`cordova run android` will start the app, but won't install latest version

Question

App works fine in emulator. I also emailed myself the apk and installed it on my phone, and it works fine.

When I run cordova run android on my laptop it says it installs it correctly (lie) and then launches it successfully (true).

It never copies it from my laptop to the phone.

How can I fix this? How can I debug this?

Is there some app id or app name I need to change? Where?

Phone is 4.1.1 , do I need to specify a target level?

USB debug is on on phone, as well as allowing apps from unknown sources.

If all else fails, how can I copy the apk easily to my phone?

Answer 1

It's bizarre but adb install my.apk works just fine but cordova run android doesn't work at all.

Otherwise, you can install a file browser app on your phone. Copy apk to USB storage on phone, then install via file browser.