title: “There is a problem parsing the package”
body: <p>I have encounter a problem installing my Android app. The user gets the dreaded “There is a problem parsing the package” error.  Unfortunately, it installs without error on my phone. At this point, I am dealing with two phones both of which are running Android OS 2.2.1.  I have built the application for API Level 7.  To save the read the trouble of looking this up, it supports devices from 2.1. </p>
  
  <p>I have been working with this for a month or so. When I want to show the user the latest build, I send it via email. Initially, this worked fine for both of us. During this process both devices where setup to allow installation from “Unknown Sources". </p>
  
  <p>The development phone has always worked. Starting with last weeks build, the user is receiving the error mentioned earlier. I know this is a common error based on a google search. Unfortunately, most of the posts are from user’s grasping in the dark. Naturally I have read the other half dozen or so post on this forum which are clearly from expert developers. <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1492401/parse-error-there-is-a-problem-parsing-the-package-while-installing-android-a">This</a> is arguably the best. My situation appears a bit different because I have confirmed it isn't the API Level. </p>
  
  <p>I do not find this error very informative. If I can get my hands on the device, I suspect I should see the problem with on-device debugging. Unfortunately, I do not have the device. So I am reading the source for PackageInstallerActivity. A quicker way to pay dirty is desirable. Is there some thing the user can do to glean more information? Do you have debugging suggestions to resolve this problem? </p>