Where To Find Apk Files?

Is it ok to delete apk files after installation? Please read further?

• Hi. I just found out that apk files are kept in the device after installation of the app. I just recently downloaded a file explorer app and I found out that the apk files of the free games which I downloaded and installed from android market are kept in this folder: /mnt/asec (I'm using Samsung Galaxy Ace) There are individual folders for each game, and in each folder are a lib folder and the apk file. For example: Fruit Ninja folder (which is found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file. Fruit Slice folder (which is also found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file. My question is, is it ok to delete these apk files? Will the games still work? Also, can I send these apk files to someone else via bluetooth so they may download the apps without having to visit android market?

• Answer:

  If you delete these files the app will not work. You can copy the apk files and send them through email. To send them through bluetooth change the apk file to a mp3 by renaming file and changing the ending to ".mp3".(ex. fruitninja.apk > fruitninja.mp3) After you send the file and it is received, revert the file back to an apk and install.