[android] INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED : android studio using redmi 4 device

Got this freaky error

Installation failed with message Failed to finalize session : INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED: Install canceled by user.
It is possible that this issue is resolved by uninstalling an existing version of the apk if it is present, and then re-installing.

WARNING: Uninstalling will remove the application data!

Do you want to uninstall the existing application?

When trying to run the apk in my redmi 4 MIUI 8.5.4.0

OEM unlocking enabled

Solution Tried

• MIUI optimization turned off
• USB debugging turned on
• Verify apps over USB turned on

NOTE: while turning on install via USB a pop up saying The device is temporarily restricted

Settings->Additional Settings->Developer Options

1) Turn ON Developer Options
2) Turn ON USB Debugging
3) Turn OFF MIUI optimization
4) Turn ON Install via USB

what worked for me

1. goto Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options -> Revoke USB Debugging Authorizations.

2. Kill adb.exe in the taskmanager (CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE)

3. Install again, watch for popups (accept RSA signature and install) Everything will work now

Xiaomi MIUI.

Options - Permissions - Install via USB (not the same item in Developers options!) then uncheck your disabled app

NO NO NO !!!!!

it's simple, in MIUI 9.x you need developer settings ON and then

• Settings -> (system & device section) Additional Settings -> Developer options

(Debugging section)

• Turn On "USB Debugging"
• Turn On "Install via USB"

Then in Android select Runb app and choose your Xiaome phone

EDIT: you will also need allow installation from unknown sources

For me only installing from Google drive worked.

1. Just Disable Mock SD card optimization in the developer options
2. Turn off "Turn on MIUI optimization"
3. Mark force-closed apps

These Settings worked for me.Cheers!

In your mobile device,make sure you have enabled the following buttons.

Settings > Additional Settings > Developer options

1. Install via USB
2. USB Debugging (Security settings)

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED: Install canceled by user]:

Go to Settings->Additional Settings->Developer options->Developer Option(Need to enable)->USB debugging(Need to enable)->Install via USB (Need to enable)->USB debugging (Security settings)(Need to enable)

Perfectly working in the above steps.

Enjoy your coding...

For MIUI 9.6 works:
1. Become a developer: Settings >> About phone >> MIUI version tap 7 times.

2. Again Settings >> Additional settings >> Developer options (turn on) >> USB debugging (turn on) >> Install via USB (turn on).

3. You will be asked for permission through your MI account. Confirm permission.

4. Note: During the installation of the application, your device will give you 7 seconds to confirm the installation. Don't miss it!

To turn on "Install via USB" and "USB Debugging(Security changes)" need to sign in to xiaomi account then these 2 can be turned on and work with redmi as developer

Note:When turning on USB Debugging(Security changes) few security alerts will be poped up all need to be accepted to work on developer mode

For me none of the above solutions worked. Instead i do following steps that solved the issue :

1. Developer Options > Mi Unlock Status > Add account and device. (A success message will appear)
2. Turn on USB Debugging.
3. Turn on Install via USB.

Note : This is checked on Redmi MIUI Global 8.5 version.

This solution will specifically solve the issue if you have recently logged out of Mi account & again logged in.

Hope it may help someone.

In my case, I pressed Deny unfortunately during first time installation. So I was getting INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED.

You can get modify this permission for app under permissions.

Settings->Permissions->Install via USB->{Your App}

You should have enabled below options too.

Settings->Additional Settings->Privacy->Unknown Sources

Settings->Additional Settings->Developer Options->Install via USB

With Xiaomi Redmi note 8 pro (MIUI 10.4.4), Android 9 -

While connecting to Vysor (2.1.2) from Windows PC (via USB cable), received the error message:

"Error installing APK: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED]"

even after turning "USB Debugging" On.

So the following settings were required -

• Developer options (On)
• USB debugging (On)
• Install via USB (On)

Leave the following,

• Turn on MIUI optimization (On)
• Verify apps over USB (On)

If above answer didn't work for you as it didn't work for me on my Xiaomi Mi5.I tried to figure out the Core reason behind it and solve it. In MIUI, in order to change "Install via USB" option, you must be connected to the internet and signed in your Mi account. Due to some reason, requests from out of the China servers are getting rejected, so I connected to one open China VPN and tried again to enable 'Install via USB' and I got success. For detailed solution and VPN details, see this useful Youtube video: https://youtu.be/MeKUJlD-Ke4

1. Turn on usb debugging
2. Turn on Install via USB :-> While turning on it asks for mi account sign in you can get instant otp vis sms service to sign in quickly.
3. Turn off MIUI optimization.

The device is temporarily restricted error appears in MIUI 8.5. To resolve the error you need to make WIFI off and make mobile data on and then enable the option “Install via USB” under "Developer Options" in "Settings". it will work for you.

It's common problem and solution is pretty simple. Just follow the below steps:

Open Mobile Settings

Scroll Down & Go to Additional Settings

Open Developer options

(Note: if Developer Option is not visible, click 7 times on Build Number)

Now:

Turn off "MIUI optimization" & Restart it.

Make sure USB Debugging is ON & Install via USB is enabled.

Set USB Configuration to Charging (Optional)

Reference

The same trouble with the same device has been here.

So, it's Xiaomi trouble, and here is a solution to this problem:

• Go to the "Security" application and tap "Options" at top right corner

• Scroll down to "Feature Settings" group, and look for "Permissions"

• At there switch off "Install via USB" option, which manages the installation of the apps via USB and doesn't allow it.

On Latest Redmi Device:

Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options > Developer options: Check the Install via USB option.

How to Fix Install Failed User Restricted Failure in Android Studio - For Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (100% worked for me) Settings=>Additional settings=>Developer Options

1. Mock SD card optimization = OFF
2. USB debugging = ON
3. Install via USB = ON
4. USB debugging (Security settings) = ON
5. Verify apps over USB = ON
6. Force-closed apps = ON
7. Turn on MIUI optimization = OFF

For me, this works only Steps for MIUI 9 and Above:

Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options ->

Turn off "MIUI optimization" and Restart

Turn On "USB Debugging"

Turn On "Install via USB"

Set USB Configuration to Charging

MTP(Media Transfer Protocol) is the default mode. Works even in MTP in some cases