Looks like theres been an update to the android market, seems to now show a carrier specific section(ATT in my case) and removes the downloads button(still accessible by using the menu key).
Samsung Galaxy Captivate Rooted
I don't see the carrier specific part. Still says Downloads on the far right, but then again I'm using an HD2...
What i really hate about the android market that its different view from each device, carrier, ver. Of android, i know its for applications working on specific versions, but it's just insane.
Oh, and don't forget the country filter too. :S
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For whatever reason I`m not getting the update and I download it from here and after trying to install said application not installed, I`m rooted. can someone help please
yeah I haven't received the update for the Android market yet
This is nothing new to Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers. Just select "downloads" from the menu and quit crying.
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Looking through the threads, it seems there are only two options available for a device similar to the ipod touch: Samsung Galaxy Wifi and Dell Streak 7. Now, the problem with the Samsung is that it is not available in America as far as I can tell. The Dell Streak seems too large for what I want, which is something that I can just leave in my pocket and not care if it gets banged up or not.
The smaller Arcos Gen 8 products seem to be more what I'm looking for: small, cheap android alternatives to an Ipod Touch. Unfortunately, from what I've read, they do not have access to the Android app store, which leaves them without any of Google's products and many other useful things I would want.
This leads me to my other questions about Android in general. What I'm looking to do is treat my Android device exactly as I do my Windows computer, where I can just browse the internet for applications, download whatever I want, and then simply install it to the device.
Is this possible to do on Android? Is it even necessary to have access to the App Store? Can I just go to the application's homepage, download the .apk file, and install it to my device? Do I need root access to be able to do this?
I wouldn't mind having a stripped down Arcos device if I could still get all the applications I want and just use it like I do my computer, but with all the variations on the Android OS I'm not sure if this is possible or not.
I apologize for the mess of questions. I guess what I want is whatever would be the closest
experience to just using my Windows PC on a small, cheap, Ipod Touch-like device.
You can install the apks without the Android Market, but most of them aren't available on the internet in legal ways. On the android market site you can't download the apk nor on any other site (like:appbeain) so you have to look on the developer's site or search a torrent
For you first question Samsung has two alternatives for the ipod, the Galaxy S 4 WiFi and the Galaxy S 5 WiFi. The difference is only in the screen size, the first is 4" which isn't too big (for me). I don't know if they're already available, but I think it worths to wait for them
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The Samsung devices looked good but there doesn't seem to be a date for release here (America). The other problem is that I've read quite a bit how Samsung is notoriously bad for providing updates. Since Android is evolving rather quickly with new features being added all the time, receiving timely updates is of utmost importance to me. I guess then I will have no other choice than to root? (Assuming a root is even available and roms can be loaded)
I just wish Google could provide their version of Android on their website to download (it is opensource after all isn't it?) so that when I got my device, I could just replace the out of date Android version with Google's recent build. I don't understand why this couldn't be possible?
The main problem is that the phone's hardwares are different so the manufacturer have to create the apropriate drivers + a few of them has costum launchers like Sense or TouchWiz and these have to be updated too
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I'm running stock 2.3.3 and I'm still on the old market software (2.3.4). Will my handset update to the new market automatically? Are there any benefits to the new market besides the improve GUI? (I'm desperately hoping the search is improved!)
As much I'd like the fancy new look of the new market, I'm wary of updating due to the new auto-update feature in case my phone has a dodgy eMMC. Is there anyway to disable the auto-update feature before it gets chance to start?
Please note, the new market is very very slow...
Not much of an upgrade apart from the visual changes
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Please note, the new market is very very slow...
Not much of an upgrade apart from the visual changes
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The earlier versions of the new market were slow, eg 3.1.5, but the new one is much better, i.e. 3.3.11
Plus, the new version prevents simultaneous installs and crashes, with apps being installed sequentially. I've been flashing new ROMs with the new market, and my apps all reinstall automatically, i've never faced a hangup yet!
Plus, the new market gives you a one-click abort to stop installation of all apps in one go... unlike the old one where you had to cancel each app one by one... Also, there is the option to only update when on wifi. Saves mobile data package and if you have that option checked, and you're not on wifi, your apps wont update at all!!
I would definitely recommend the new market.
The good news is that the new version had a setting to disable auto updates.
The bad news is that Oli is right. For the sake of a fancy UI, it's slower, laggy, and will frequently tell you updates are available for apps when in fact they are not. The latest version 3.3.11 is slightly better than previous efforts, but i still have to abort updates, clear data, and get false update notifications.
If you are on stock and not rooted, google will be pushing this polished turd onto your phone soon.
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Yeah, I forgot to mention that wnp
It is slightly better with the new 3.3.11 compared to 3.x.x but could still do with a speed boost!
Market 3.2.0 was just released a few days ago! Wonder what changes it brings!
@enigmaamit wow never knew that! So are you saying that it could be safe to hit auto update on all apps, as it does it one by one? No more chance of a fried Emmc chip?
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Yeah, I forgot to mention that wnp
It is slightly better with the new 3.3.11 compared to 3.x.x but could still do with a speed boost!
Market 3.2.0 was just released a few days ago! Wonder what changes it brings!
@enigmaamit wow never knew that! So are you saying that it could be safe to hit auto update on all apps, as it does it one by one? No more chance of a fried Emmc chip?
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Yup, i've updated around 15 apps at one go, and the install occurs sequentially instead of simultaneously.
No issues so far (four different ROM flashes with the new market)
The biggest issue for me with the 3.x markets is that "compatibility check" of the application with the device registered. Since there are not too many of you complaining, I presume you are not using a non-standard screen density. If you do it, market will show for many application the "application is not compatible..." message and you're not allowed to download it. 240 screen density (standard for HDPI devices) is too big for my taste, I prefer something like 200-210. In this case alot of applications designed for HDPI cannot be installed (Skype for ex is one of them, but there are many).
Adding this on top of the slowness of the new market, makes me using the "old" 2.3.6 version which is perfect. Unfortunately this version was giving FCs with the ICS ROM I've tested (the alpha from superkid) so I am wondering if it will work at all on ICS or I should be forced to upgrade to the latest market (which is something I don't want).
If somebody finds out a way to bypass this compatibility check, please share, it is very annoying
Thanks for your input guys. I think I'm going to wait until the new market is pushed to my phone. Hopefully by then some more of the bugs might have been worked out. I'm in no rush.
I never came across this issue with my G2, but during google's 10 cent sale I bought a few games (asphalt 6 was the main one I wanted) and when I first got my sensation it came preloaded with N.O.V.A 2
Since rooting my phone neither one of those is now available, they don't show up in the market and when I tried to push the apk file it still doesn't work. When I check the market on my desktop it says my phone is incompatible. I have tried multiple roms, thinking it may have been a sense 3.5 issue, but it happens on 3.0 roms as well.
Have any of you run into this issue? Why does this happen, and how can I fix it?
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I never came across this issue with my G2, but during google's 10 cent sale I bought a few games (asphalt 6 was the main one I wanted) and when I first got my sensation it came preloaded with N.O.V.A 2
Since rooting my phone neither one of those is now available, they don't show up in the market and when I tried to push the apk file it still doesn't work. When I check the market on my desktop it says my phone is incompatible. I have tried multiple roms, thinking it may have been a sense 3.5 issue, but it happens on 3.0 roms as well.
Have any of you run into this issue? Why does this happen, and how can I fix it?
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I can't comment on before or after rooting my phone because I did it straight away, but I can't 'see' either of those games in the Market. I also can't buy Shadowgun. Apart from those people running pirated copies, there are clearly also people who can buy and download these games. I just don't get it. At first I thought people must be using Chainfire's Tegra app, but I don't think it's just that. I guess it should be possible to change something on the build.prop but I can't work out exactly what the key difference is.
After I posted I found this:
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-in...-from-android-market-for-unsupported-devices/
I haven't tried it yet but I'll post back when I do. Nova 2 worked just fine on my phone before I rooted it, and I bought asphalt6 with my phone (again, before I rooted and installed new roms) I'm assuming not everybody has these problems, so I'd love to know why some of us have issues and others don't?
Thanks for the link. I'm debating whether or not to flash a stock ROM first to see what happens.
Also, the other factor that clouds the issue is that developers can remove devices from their compatibility list in the Market as and when they choose. For example, looking on their forum, this appears to be the case with the Sensation and Madfinger's Shadowgun.
So from what I'm learning I need the original buildprop from the stock sensation in order to make this work. I tried the directions from the link I posted and clearly changed something because I got an email welcoming me to the nexus s, but my market still tells me asphalt 6 is not available for my sensation.
Here's to add to the link posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20048765&postcount=5
Thanks, I'll try those edits and see what happens.
Purely for info. Flashing back to a stock ROM (1.50.401.1) didn't work for me, though I was still S-off, just in case that matters in some way that I don't realise.
Tried altering my build.prop as per the OP's link but it didn't work for me. Haven't tried kpjimmy's link yet.
I'd still like to find out for sure if anyone can buy these games without an altered build.prop, and if so, why? (excluding anyone who's using chainfire's app...)
So after spending an hour trying things out my phone's nearly dead and I'm at work so I won't be able to recharge it until I get in the car, but as I type it's downloading asphalt 6. It also thinks it's a Nexus S as it asked me if I wanted to update to IceCream sandwich. A little scary as I'm assuming that would brick my phone. Anyhow, here's what I've done so far:
Clear Market Cache & Data. Settings > Applications > All > Market > Clear data.
Launch ES File Explorer. Enable both Root Explorer and Mount File System under Settings > Root Settings.
Navigate to /system. Here you will find the build.prop file. Take a backup of it by copy-pasting it to your SD card.
Open & edit /system/build.prop
Change the following lines to make your phone identify as a GSM Nexus S:
ro.product.model=Nexus S
ro.product.brand=Google
ro.product.name=sodu
ro.product.device=crespo
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.build.fingerprint=google/soju/crespo:2.3.4/GRJ22/121341:user/release-keys
ro.build.description=soju-user 2.3.4 GRJ22 121341 release-keys
Save file and remember to change the chmod type button back to read only in the system folder
Reboot the phone
My build prop had 2 entries for build description and I edited both of them. I'm going to try to get NOVA 2 as well, I'll post back after I try playing both of them. I just don't understand why it was so flipping difficult to get these?
And why don't all rooted/rom'ed sensations have this issue?
My last 2 questions I might find on my own, but maybe somebody has an answer so I don't have to experiment. If I wipe/reset and reinstall my current rom, will that rebuild the build.prop file back to original?
AND....if I do get both these games working and use Titanium to back them up, will I be able to reinstall them without re-editing the buildprop file again?
More to come, stay tuned...
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I also can't buy Shadowgun.
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Shadow Gun was available to us on the market until very recently.
Madfingers found out that there were driver issues that they couldn't fix... or something like that, so they pull it for the Senny for now.
there is a sticky on their forum regarding it.
far as Asphalt 6, log onto Gameloft's site via your phone(user agent set to Android) and you can purchase it directly from the site.
That still doesn't answer the question of why isn't the Market working correctly?
I'm assuming u have a US sensation? My thinking is if you flashed a Rom that is based on the euro sensation then maybe the market identifies the phone as a euro sensation and blocks certain apps that aren't available in Europe....maybe?
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I started with a US updated to the latest release. I rooted it and tried in this order (or close to it):
Android Rev. 4.1
Energy
Elegancia
TMXSS (maff1989's rom)
I had forgotten about asphalt and nova until I was on Elegancia, but on the TMX rom, which is a stock us version basically, it didn't work. I really don't understand the inner workings of android, I'm not even close to a developer level, so if this might be a stupid question...does the buildprop file change with each rom? Basically if I reflash the rom I'm using now it'll rebuild the buildprop?
Yes, build prop changes with each ROM
Ouzo,
this doesn't answer the original question, but it's looking like going directly to Gameloft's website worked for me, at least with Nova 2. The problem though is even though I paid for it once through market the Gameloft site doesn't recognize that, so if I want either game I am going to need to either pay twice or request a refund from google.
Good news that you can download NOVA via Gameloft's website, though to be honest I'm not going to do that because I don't want to create a second account to access their games. I didn't like the idea of giving them my mobile number - knowing my luck I'd end up getting a load of marketing calls from all over ; )
I'm also just feeling stubborn about this. There must be people on here who know. Hopefully they'll read this thread and enlighten us. I'm going to carry on experimenting with other ROMs and see if any unlock the reason why.... Wonder if Sensation XE owners/ROM users can see NOVA etc in the market?
http://www.appbrain.com/app/cydia-substrate/com.saurik.substrate
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saurik.substrate
http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nexusae0_Cydia11.png
http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nexusae0_Cydia21.png
Download it for free
Hrm...May I know what is this? Is this a tool like IAP cracker?
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This is the official Cydia app.for more info visit http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...modded-frees-rooted-users-from-flashing-roms/
Thankyou
zsparrow said:
Hrm...May I know what is this? Is this a tool like IAP cracker?
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this
The advantage of Substrate on Android: extensions become portable components. There’s no need to choose one ROM or launcher over another.
Glad Android people are finally able to see what we had on iOS… 5 years ago. ;P
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it really works well??????
It just released.It is still (beta) version.
We have to wait for more
mariolcela said:
It just released.It is still (beta) version.
We have to wait for more
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yeah :laugh:
I like theme CM, but I don't want UB, WinterBoard is a good solution
If you want to change icons for every stock launcher you have to download icon themer and xposed framework.
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I get a message "Frowny Pants" when I try to install it. I managed to find a vague hint that this may be to do with some missing symlink relating to /vendor/lib, but I have no idea where /vendor/lib should be symlinked to, and I'm not even sure that's what is causing my problem. If anyone has any more knowledge about this, feel free to share
Don't panic.That's happen cause cydia is temporary offline.Maybe they working for more updates and fixes.
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So I downloaded the app off of the play store and followed the instructions and whatnot. Since then, I was a stuck in a semi-bootloop but I managed to fix that with a battery pull. Then, I haven't been able to get a signal other than wifi. I've tried reinstalling the modem three times at this point but to no avail and whenever I hit the "Mobile Networks" setting, I get a message saying "Insert SIM card to access network services" and the SIM card is already in there. Baseband version appears as "Unknown." Any ideas for any solutions? (Galaxy Note II on AT&T)
I'm using a cm ROM,it is xperia launcher,and every time when I restart zygote,my launcher keeps force close,can even lock screen,power menu. I only can plug the battery to stop my phone... I cleared dalvik cache and hold volume up when booting ,the substrate only stop working. Hrmmm
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My experience with my Defy+ (CM10.1).
I installed cydia, after the recommended restart i got a fc of Trebuchet. I opened again and all works fine. After that i installed Winterboard and applied a CM10.1 Theme. After a quick reboot all was themed except the launcher (there was only the home button themed?!)
Thanks for this App('s), i think it will certainly be well like on ios. i'm waiting for features like center clock or own carrier name, features which aren't included in CM itself
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killerocker said:
So I downloaded the app off of the play store and followed the instructions and whatnot. Since then, I was a stuck in a semi-bootloop but I managed to fix that with a battery pull. Then, I haven't been able to get a signal other than wifi. I've tried reinstalling the modem three times at this point but to no avail and whenever I hit the "Mobile Networks" setting, I get a message saying "Insert SIM card to access network services" and the SIM card is already in there. Baseband version appears as "Unknown." Any ideas for any solutions? (Galaxy Note II on AT&T)
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Same here
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Same here
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I managed to fix the issue by clearing system and flashing another ROM (Or if you want to try flashing the same ROM, go for it) and it cleared the problem up nice and quickly. Needless to say that I didn't reinstall cydia
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Don't panic.That's happen cause cydia is temporary offline.Maybe they working for more updates and fixes.
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Been offline for the last 24 hours or so then?
I'm fairly certain that is NOT the problem here. There is absolutely no reason the installer should be accessing the internet at all while installing. The actual Substrate itself is included in the APK, and all it's doing when installing is copying it where it needs to be. Pretty certain that process does not require internet access. It's just not compatible with my phone right now.
So is this like Cydia for iOS?
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So is this like Cydia for iOS?
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No. On iOS, Cydia is an app store and installer. However, one of the main components of iOS jailbreaks is "Mobile Substrate", and that's what this is. This isn't an alternative app store, it can't install apps. What it does is hooks into Android and allows you to install various "tweaks", basically it can change the way any app or part of the OS works (or looks), without requiring them to be open source, and without requiring you to mod APKs and flash them. Due to the way it works, tweaks should also be more or less "universal", working across different devices, and even different OS versions, without any modification.
For now, the only tweak is WinterBoard, which allows you to apply themes on any ROM (including rooted stock ROMs), as well as apply multiple themes. But there will doubtlessly be plenty more in the near future.
If you've heard of XposedFramework, it's kinda like that (although there are a number of important differences, most of which weigh the balance in Cydia Substrate's favour).
At the moment, it seems to be having some teething issues (e.g. not installing on some devices, breaking some people's cell signal etc.), but I'm sure these will be ironed out before too long. I'd say Cydia will establish itself as the platform of choice for Android mods and tweaks before too long, and people will forget all about the nasty days of APK modding.
Works good on my Xperia s stock leaked jb, it allows themes to work on my stock launcher with the winter board. Loving it
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Doesn't work on HTC One Sense 5.0 - every time I open Cydia it still says it needs to install and restart, Winterboard installs but because the substrate installation never completes WB just tells me to install substrate! Shame, was looking forward to icon themes in sense
Anyone else notice that the My Places widget is gone with Android N? Frustrating as I was using the location based settings a lot between work, home, car,etc... Would not have done the upgrade yet had I known!
Same here - My Samsung Galaxy S6 just updated to Nougat, one of the most important features I use daily - the My Places widget that allowed me to manager shortcuts and settings BY LOCATION is gone. I need that functionality, there is NOTHING in Nougat that makes up for not having this feature. Had I known I would have never let my phone update. In the meantime I located and downloaded "com.sec.android.widgetapp.locationwidget.apk" but it will not install, says "conflicts with a package of the same name". So we know the darn thing is still on the phone - aside from rooting, does anyone have a way to make the install work or make the phone see and use the package that's already there? I was hoping to use the DeBloater by GatesJunior to locate it, but apparently there's no new version for Android 7, and it only sees two packages period. I posted in that original thread to ask if there will be an update.
firstbrick said:
Same here - My Samsung Galaxy S6 just updated to Nougat, one of the most important features I use daily - the My Places widget that allowed me to manager shortcuts and settings BY LOCATION is gone. I need that functionality, there is NOTHING in Nougat that makes up for not having this feature. Had I known I would have never let my phone update. In the meantime I located and downloaded "com.sec.android.widgetapp.locationwidget.apk" but it will not install, says "conflicts with a package of the same name". So we know the darn thing is still on the phone - aside from rooting, does anyone have a way to make the install work or make the phone see and use the package that's already there? I was hoping to use the DeBloater by GatesJunior to locate it, but apparently there's no new version for Android 7, and it only sees two packages period. I posted in that original thread to ask if there will be an update.
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I would just downgrade back to Marshmallow! To many problems with Android N especially certain apps being gone and the damn battery dying super fast again! I went back to Marshmallow and now I have my 8 hour charge back instead of 3 or 4 hours on Nougat!