Parse Error: There is a problem parsing the package

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I’m trying to get an .apk I’ve created running on my Galaxy S2 for the first time and it’s not working. I’ve tried sending the apk through bluetooth and email (I don’t have a USB connector) and every time I try to install it I get the error: “Parse Error: There is a problem parsing the package.” I thought this might mean the file is being corrupted in the process but I’ve tried multiple times so I like to think I’ve ruled out that issue and something else is causing the issue.

I’ve downloaded the latest android sdk tools (Download Android Studio & App Tools - Android Developers) from the SDK tools only section, then I’ve installed the latest API (Android 5.0.1 (API 21)) from the android SDK Manager. From there I pointed the SDK root folder like Unity asked and the apk built without problems.

Am I doing something blatantly wrong?

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Problem was I was using an outdated OS version on the phone that was ONE api level below Unity’s minSDK value. Updating the os fixed it.

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