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[Q] non-market apks

so, the GoContacts app looks pretty sweet, but I cannot find it in the market. it is a free app, and I'd like to try it. I can find it via Google, but how do I know which sites to trust..?

TheKaz said:
so, the GoContacts app looks pretty sweet, but I cannot find it in the market. it is a free app, and I'd like to try it. I can find it via Google, but how do I know which sites to trust..?
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Have you tried Googles own Android Web Market yet??
https://market.android.com/details?...feature=search_result&rdid=com.jbapps.contact

tekrhino said:
Have you tried Googles own Android Web Market yet??
https://market.android.com/details?...feature=search_result&rdid=com.jbapps.contact
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well, that would be my preferred method, but it won't let me push it to my gTab. Says it isn't a compatible device. I am running VeganTab

I searched and found this post - and my comment is that I'm able to purchase things on market.android.com and 'install' free apk's, however, they never show up on my g tablet. I did the market fix from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861044
but it didn't sync my account? My g-tablet shows up as 'Sprint Malata' on market.android which is new to me.
I have put my g-tab through a quite a few roms...wondering now if I should do a clean sweep and rebuild from scratch.
Anyone have any ideas?

TheKaz said:
well, that would be my preferred method, but it won't let me push it to my gTab. Says it isn't a compatible device. I am running VeganTab
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Another method would be to sideload the app via your android smartphone using Bluetooth File Transfer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930036&highlight=BTFT

Market app issue?

When I check my apps on the android market place not all of them are there!, I was looking for apps that I've recently download it from the market place and they are simply not there, anyone know what is going on here?.
And I mean when you check your downloaded apps not all show up which they should, such as angry birds and a whole bunch of others
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androidfeen809 said:
When I check my apps on the android market place not all of them are there!, I was looking for apps that I've recently download it from the market place and they are simply not there, anyone know what is going on here?.
And I mean when you check your downloaded apps not all show up which they should, such as angry birds and a whole bunch of others
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Me 2
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Dude, me too! Wth is actually going on??
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Dude, me too! Wth is actually going on??<br />
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So suprise many are experiencing this issue wow, wth is going on!
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I thought this is custom ROM problem related but no, my friend galaxy tab and htc wild fire have the same problem with me
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One of my mates had the same problem today. You figure out what it was.. ?

my market has suddenly stopped allowing me to update and install any apps!!!!
any x10 minipro users facin this problem??

jacko_oafc said:
One of my mates had the same problem today. You figure out what it was.. ?
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Well I left a comment on the market website on known issues I'm now going to check what they replied if they even did reply ill let you guys know ASAP
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The issue was finally fix when I unistalled the updated market version, and went back to the old market and than I upgraded the market app. All you have to do to upgrade after downgrading it is: open it up exit it and wait 5 mins and relaunch it, it should self update like this
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app problem
well if you used a sideloader or used a backup program (rooted device backup) then they will not show on the market

androidfeen809 said:
The issue was finally fix when I unistalled the updated market version, and went back to the old market and than I upgraded the market app. All you have to do to upgrade after downgrading it is: open it up exit it and wait 5 mins and relaunch it, it should self update like this
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it still not worked. Though my apps are all showned back at My Apps but when I clicked them it says the requested item could not be found. And I still can't find angry birds.
Any other solution?
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I believe there was a market update. Download any app from the market, then force stop the market from settings/applications/manage applications (Market will be under the "All" tab). Open it and check again. If it's still broken, try rebooting.
If that doesn't work, try clearing data for the market from "manage applications"
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plainjane said:
I believe there was a market update. Download any app from the market, then force stop the market from settings/applications/manage applications (Market will be under the "All" tab). Open it and check again. If it's still broken, try rebooting.
If that doesn't work, try clearing data for the market from "manage applications"
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will try this
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plainjane said:
I believe there was a market update. Download any app from the market, then force stop the market from settings/applications/manage applications (Market will be under the "All" tab). Open it and check again. If it's still broken, try rebooting.
If that doesn't work, try clearing data for the market from "manage applications"
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nope, it still not worked
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shotgun32 said:
nope, it still not worked
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Wow that's crazy, try redownloading them to see if they show up?
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this generally happens because of content filter settings.
If you have the NEW market,
1) press menu button,
2) tap settings
3) adjust content filter settings to show you all apps.
If you dont have NEW market,
No Idea!! I connected to my 3g network and got the new market. Till then i was stuck! so get the new market!!

rosshalz said:
this generally happens because of content filter settings.
If you have the NEW market,
1) press menu button,
2) tap settings
3) adjust content filter settings to show you all apps.
If you dont have NEW market,
No Idea!! I connected to my 3g network and got the new market. Till then i was stuck! so get the new market!!
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tried this, but still.. "the requested item could be found" grrrrrr
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It must be content filter rating.
First try to clear data. Then enter market, set market filter to mature, see my apps tab. Do it in order i tell here. Happen to me before.
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The uploaded picture was their reply

androidfeen809 said:
The uploaded picture was their reply
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LOL. Doesn't helpful at all
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[Q] To ROM makers: how do you link pre-installed applications to Android Market?

I just got a great news today, my own application will be included on all the phone of the brand "X" in my little country (Belgium)
I got so excited when I am looking at the phones in the shops and I can see my application by default.
Unfortunately, the brand "X" is noobie and seem unable to link my app to the Market, so the users cannot be aware that there is an upgrade in the Android Market.
they just ask me by email
Do you know how to link apps to the market to get the update automatic?
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I know that I don't work for this company and they will get benefit with this information, but have you got an Idea on how to achieve this?
Thank a lot.

profete162 said:
I just got a great news today, my own application will be included on all the phone of the brand "X" in my little country (Belgium)
I got so excited when I am looking at the phones in the shops and I can see my application by default.
Unfortunately, the brand "X" is noobie and seem unable to link my app to the Market, so the users cannot be aware that there is an upgrade in the Android Market.
they just ask me by email
I know that I don't work for this company and they will get benefit with this information, but have you got an Idea on how to achieve this?
Thank a lot.
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You got to put your apk file in the data/app folder, not the system/app. According to HTC Android ROM kitchen at least, with which I'm experimenting now.

Androyed said:
You got to put your apk file in the data/app folder, not the system/app. According to HTC Android ROM kitchen at least, with which I'm experimenting now.
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Doing this allows them to uninstall your app as well

Thank a lot for your kind answer, Androyed, but I strongly believe there are other alternatives.
zephiK said:
Doing this allows them to uninstall your app as well
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I don't care, I prefer users removing my app rather than being annoyed by an old version, but I don't think that the manufacturer will allow to do that.
Are there really no other option than moving the app? I cannot believe that as many devices have pre-installed apps and are linked to the Market.

profete162 said:
Thank a lot for your kind answer, Androyed, but I strongly believe there are other alternatives.
I don't care, I prefer users removing my app rather than being annoyed by an old version, but I don't think that the manufacturer will allow to do that.
Are there really no other option than moving the app? I cannot believe that as many devices have pre-installed apps and are linked to the Market.
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Yeah I prefer that way too but U.S. carriers love putting preloaded applications on the phone and it can't be removed unless the user have root access.
And there is no option.. unless you want to provide the customers phones with root access from the start but that'll cause future updates to be a hassle.
The only way to update your app is via a software update (OTA).

profete162 said:
Thank a lot for your kind answer, Androyed, but I strongly believe there are other alternatives.
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Haha, you probably need an answer from an actual dev.
One thing I do know is that it is possible with Titanium Backup, or any other root backup app, to backup your apps with a market link, so that you can update your backed up apps. So maybe that's the solution? Put a market link somewhere?

Androyed said:
Haha, you probably need an answer from an actual dev.
One thing I do know is that it is possible with Titanium Backup, or any other root backup app, to backup your apps with a market link, so that you can update your backed up apps. So maybe that's the solution? Put a market link somewhere?
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Actually.. now that I'm thinking about it. Stock ROMs have Android Market is in /system/app/ as Vending.apk.
I believe what happens is that, the market will UPDATE. But you could always uninstall the updates but you're unable to fully get rid of the app.
This should apply to any app in /system/app/ so in theory it should be possible. But yeah, you'd have to ask a dev about it.

What app?
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[Q] Detaching apps from market

Does anyone know how to detach an application from the Android Market without using Titanium Backup? I'm looking for an ADB or shell(preferred) method.

Are you trying to buy an app but it won't let you because it says you did not purchase it even though it says purchased? I had a copy of an app I didn't pay for but when I went to purchase it it already said purchased. When I tried installing it, it said I did not purchase it. No matter what I did, it wouldn't detach. I uninstalled, used titanium and still showed purchased.
I went to settings, manage applications, and chose Market. Then I hit uninstall updates. I opened the Market and it was the old version. I could then purchase the app. Afterwards, the Market updated itself automatically.
Hope this helped
Btw, this belongs in general.
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No, I wish I had a "simple" problem. What I have is Pandora unlimited from one of the XDA developers. It keeps trying to update Pandora but I don't want to lose the unlimited. I'm also wondering if it will allow me to delete apps on the rezound if I untie them from the market.

Other Reasons
There are other reasons to need this, including if you took an Amazon App of the Day, and now the Market wants to tell you ALL THE TIME that there is an update, which will fail.
What you can do on the update notice is click the "X" and a menu will ask you if you want to NEVER UPDATE THIS APP, which should be your choice.

MrSmith317 said:
No, I wish I had a "simple" problem. What I have is Pandora unlimited from one of the XDA developers. It keeps trying to update Pandora but I don't want to lose the unlimited. I'm also wondering if it will allow me to delete apps on the rezound if I untie them from the market.
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For the first part, I am not sure...
For the second part...
You could do it with ADB but it would not be permanent. Meaning you would have to do it on each reboot.
use something like...
"adb pm uninstall xxxxx.xxxxx.xxxx"
Im not sure if that is the correct syntax so double check that.
But thats the closest I can think of to do what you want to do
I would also ask NilsP. He is pretty knowledgeable with the Package Manager.

zwade01 said:
Are you trying to buy an app but it won't let you because it says you did not purchase it even though it says purchased? I had a copy of an app I didn't pay for but when I went to purchase it it already said purchased. When I tried installing it, it said I did not purchase it. No matter what I did, it wouldn't detach. I uninstalled, used titanium and still showed purchased.
I went to settings, manage applications, and chose Market. Then I hit uninstall updates. I opened the Market and it was the old version. I could then purchase the app. Afterwards, the Market updated itself automatically.
Hope this helped
Btw, this belongs in general.
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[LIST] Favorite Root / Non Market Apps

Two completely different categories I know. But here's my list, if there are good suggestions I'll add them.
Non-Market Apps
Faceniff (Hijack Facebook/Twitter sessions, this has a high douchebag rating. Use it to educate your friends about https setting on social networks)
WifiKill (Does what it sounds like, again very high douchebag rating)
SMSBomber (again, not on the market for a reason)
Root Apps:
SD Maid (cleans stuff)
AdAway (blocks stuff)
Titanium Backup (backs up stuff)
ROM Toolbox (whole bunch of stuff)
ROM Manager (not as much stuff)
Six Axis Controller (hook up a ps3 controller via bluetooth and stuff)
Undelete (undelete stuff)

Root Apps:
Titanium Backup (paid version.....every flash-a-holic like me should pop for the paid version)
ES File Explorer
System Tuner
PC Apps:
adb (necessity for any modder/developer )
APK Tool (also necessity for any modder/developer)
Personally moved away from Root Toolbox for System Tuner and ES File Explorer. I've learned enough now to replicate most you can do in Rom Toolbox, but it was great in the beginning.

Favorite non market app: Network Sniffer. Its hilarious to redirect all website traffic on your network to a single website. Or change all the pictures to troll face. Definitely high on the mischievous list.
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eagle0042 said:
Favorite non market app: Network Sniffer. Its hilarious to redirect all website traffic on your network to a single website. Or change all the pictures to troll face. Definitely high on the mischievous list.
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Where can I find this app. I did some searching but couldn't find it

Edmlaser said:
Where can I find this app. I did some searching but couldn't find it
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Heh. I know why you couldn't find it....I got the name wrong. Its Network Spoofer. My bad. Here's a link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692921
That'll teach me to post late at night...
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Could be my new favorite app....
This could be my new favorite app...
Installed today... looking good!!!
It allows for multiple users on JB...
I created a user for my wife and so far its clean. She has her own homescreens, etc...
It is the first generation of the GUI but it is basically just doing command lines stuff that is already built into JB...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824066
Update: Another iteration of this is also called SwitchMe which can be found on the play store...
:cyclops:

i was reading your post and wondered where you find the apps like Faceniff, WifiKill and SMS Bomber....
they look interesting to try out..

dhalker said:
i was reading your post and wondered where you find the apps like Faceniff, WifiKill and SMS Bomber....
they look interesting to try out..
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Just do a quick google search. All three are pretty easy to find.

Great apps guys. I will be checking back to see more great apps revealed to me.

Faceniff was great on my HTC Aria. Oh how I screwed with somebody on Facebook using wifi in a hotel...
I'm on CM10 and Faceniff just FCes. I think the drivers don't work with it.
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Any alternative to faceniff ?
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Droidsheep should do the same as faceniff
PM if you need link
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best apps
SD Maid
AdAway
Airpush
Root explorer
Set CPU
Titanium Backup
ROM Toolbox
ROM Manager
Audio manager
System tuner

We do not condone warez on XDA. This is a site for developers and we support them here.
Reported.

mrfeuss said:
We do not condone warez on XDA. This is a site for developers and we support them here.
Reported.
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Pardon my ignorance, but where in the this thread has there been any discussion regarding/promoting warez?
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He said everything is the Pro version and never pay for anything (torrent)
I think that says Warez all over it...
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robcore said:
Pardon my ignorance, but where in the this thread has there been any discussion regarding/promoting warez?
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onealvideo hit the nail on the head.
onealvideo said:
He said everything is the Pro version and never pay for anything (torrent)
I think that says Warez all over it...
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Ah that guy. Thanks guys : )
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Nonmarket aps for hacking on my Thread
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Airdroid
Clean master
Titanium backup
Goo manager
Set CPU
Root explorer
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