Installing helper on Android 14+

[Endercraft]

Would be helpful to have a bat for this like the one Jacob did some time ago. Just saying....

Well it's only one command so I don't see a particular use.

 

[DARK7BEAST]

While waiting for an official guide, users are starting to come here to get help about installing or updating the helper app on Android 14+.

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Because Google is so keen to "protect our privacy", applications targeting SDK 22 or lower can no longer be installed or updated on devices - at least not from the package installer interface itself.

adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block FILENAME.apk
where FILENAME.apk is the filename of the helper apk you should download to whatever you are running adb commands from.
Remember to allow all permissions when starting the helper app else it might not work properly.

I used adb to install helper, but it fails, and says "App package must target at least SDK version on 23, but found 22"
Please help me with it.

 

[Endercraft]

I used adb to install helper, but it fails, and says "App package must target at least SDK version on 23, but found 22"
Please help me with it.

Make sure to type --bypass-low-target-sdk-block correctly.

 

[Alanmk24]

Hi

1. You can find the links for different systems in the first post

2. The terminal is the "DOS-Box" under Windows.

3. First download the .apk File from the MD_Helper and copy it in the same direktory you've unpacked the Debugging Tool. So it's easier to find it.

Now start the terminal (Win-Key and enter cmd.exe). Change to the directory you've installed the Debugging tool with: cd {drive}/{direktory}

First you have to connect the phone with an USB-cable.

If you're in the right direktory you can start the Debugging tool with:

adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block MacroDroidHelper_v1_13.apk

After pressing ENTER check the display of your're phone. There you have to accept the connection.

thanks very much,your post really helped,i just copyed and pasted[but changed it to 1.14 now] and it installed it no probs,thanks

 

[Mrsash]

I had issues with Auto Blocker setting, preventing install on my S24 ultra. Wont allow USB debugging mode unless you disable it. Thought I post it here.

Update: I get a notification every now and then to allow macrodroid and it only has an option for this time only instead of allow all the time. Not sure if everyone gets that?

 

[Sentinel65]

Hi, I have OnePlus Nord 3, a few days ago I received an update to Android 14 /OxygenOS 14.0 - CPH2493_14.0.0.300(EX01)/. Macrodroid Help stopped working for me (couldn't install). I tried the procedure described here (older ADB drivers directly for OnePlus Nord) and from PC via ADB command:
adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block MacroDroidHelper_v1_14.apk
I installed the MacrodroidHelper_v1_14 app on the phone without any problems, the Macrodroid Helper app started, so now everything works.

 

[Dimlos]

@Sentinel65
You do not have to post the same content twice.
Use Edit.

 

[lusi]

Any way to toggle wifi on/off with airplane mode enabled? It says it can't with airplane mode enabled. (Pixel 8)

Thanks!

 

[Zmncsy1]

Installation stopped due to unrecurring. What should I do after this

 

[smurfmeat]

If you're rooted, you can use Lucky Patcher to install it, you just have to endure getting scolded for even mentioning LP

 

[mgbcn]

Success installing MD Helper 1.14 on Samsung s21FE running Android 14, following the ADB guidance from the first post in this thread.

Was careful to also follow the 'ADB Hack' directions presented by the MD Helper app, allowing it to WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Seems to work fine!

 

[sbkhbk]

Hello,

I'm trying to install the MD Helper in Pixel 7a with latest android version, am able to establish adb connection, but when i hit the install command, i get below error - any help??

C:\Users\***\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>adb install --bypasss-low-target-sdk-block MacroDroidHelper_v1_14.apk
Performing Streamed Install
adb: failed to install MacroDroidHelper_v1_14.apk:
Exception occurred while executing 'install':
java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown option --bypasss-low-target-sdk-block
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.makeInstallParams(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:3710)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runInstall(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1586)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:248)
at com.android.modules.utils.BasicShellCommandHandler.exec(BasicShellC

 

[Endercraft]

You wrote:
--bypasss-low-target-sdk-block
instead of:
--bypass-low-target-sdk-block

 

[Qarboz]

Hello,

I'm trying to install the MD Helper in Pixel 7a with latest android version, am able to establish adb connection, but when i hit the install command, i get below error - any help??

There is one "S" too many

C:\Users\***\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>adb install --bypasss-low-target-sdk-block MacroDroidHelper_v1_14.apk
Performing Streamed Install
adb: failed to install MacroDroidHelper_v1_14.apk:
Exception occurred while executing 'install':
java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown option --bypasss-low-target-sdk-block

 

[sbkhbk]

thanks @Endercraft & @Qarboz for pointing out, i now installed it successfully!!!!

 

[dope39]

أثناء انتظار الدليل الرسمي، بدأ المستخدمون في القدوم إلى هنا للحصول على مساعدة حول تثبيت تطبيق المساعد أو تحديثه على Android 14+.

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نظرًا لأن Google حريصة جدًا على "حماية خصوصيتنا"، لم يعد من الممكن تثبيت أو تحديث التطبيقات التي تستهدف SDK 22 أو أقل على الأجهزة - على الأقل ليس من واجهة تثبيت الحزمة نفسها.
يرجى اتباع التعليمات التالية لتثبيت تطبيق المساعد.


تثبيت adb --bypass-low-target-sdk-block FILENAME.apk

حيث FILENAME.apk هو اسم ملف apk المساعد الذي يجب عليك تنزيله إلى أي شيء تقوم بتشغيل أوامر adb منه.
تذكر السماح بجميع الأذونات عند بدء تشغيل التطبيق المساعد، وإلا فقد لا يعمل بشكل صحيح.