Anyone having issues with the market saying that certain apps aren't compatible for my phone?
For example went to shazam encore and all of a sudden it wont download. And I'm running CM7 nightly #178
Sent from my CM7 Nightly HTC Desire HD
Are you running with modified dpi? (lcd density) Anything other than 240 causes apps to show as "incompatible" when accessing the market via pc, and they don't show up at all on the phone.
Ah okay, thanks
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Yeah google is really dropping the ball with this issue.
You should report it here under "applications missing"
http://www.google.com/support/androidmarket/bin/static.py?page=known_issues.cs
lcd density solves it
that sucks, with my density set to 200 my device, HD2 , is incompatible. dropping a note at the googles. Hmmm, I suppose the now now exactly whats wrong. no room for comment there.
The apps are designed to run on certain screen sets. If you change it to something that is not compatible, this is not an App issue or a google issue. This is a personal pref issue. Just keep a backed up setting of your default LCD settings and when you look for an app make sure to have the right one set up.
I do not see google fixing this as it is a bug caused by users not the OS
Market 3.3.11 fixed this for me.
Edit: only on some apps
Inspire 4G - CM 7.1 Nightly - TalonACE
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Read second post for information about Market Compatibility Fix
This program will modify your Android phone/tablet's LCD density in order to show more things on the screen. A lower DPI value means smaller text/icons, and more screen real estate! Gives the effect of having a higher lcd resolution.
Works on Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 ICS!
Change the density in the following ways:
1. Enter the exact dpi in the textbox
2. Move the slider left and right
3. Click the plus/minus buttons next to the slider
4. Choose from a list of "standard" dpi values
5. Choose from recent/favorite dpi values you have used before (Pro only)
Warning! Changing DPI values may cause some apps to crash or display incorrectly. Also, if you set a dpi that is incompatible with the device or OS, then it may fail to boot, and you will have. I recommend doing a full backup of your system before using this program if you are new to changing your dpi. If your phone fails to boot, you cant restore the build.prop file using adb from recovery mode. I am not responsible for any damage done to your device. Use at your own risk!
LCD Density Modder (Free - Android Market)
Pro Benefits:
- Fix market compatibility issues (permanently)
- No ads
- Support developer
- Restore from backup, either full build.prop or dpi value only
- Add, remove, import, and export your favorite dpi values
- Pro only settings (hide warnings, etc)
- Faster updates
The Pro version includes the ability to download and install a modded market. This modded market fixes the "This device is not supported" error message in the Android market when using an unsupported dpi!
Modded Market Features:
- Download and install in just 2 simple clicks.
- Robust dpi spoofing. Choose from 120, 160, 240, or 320 dpi to spoof to the market. Should permanently enable compatibility for your device.
- No matter whether the online market server thinks you are compatible or not, the modded market will NEVER display a message of incompatibility (no matter the reason either).
- Will never attempt to update itself to a newer version of the stock market.
- Ability to purcharse paid apps.
- At the moment, any updates to the modded market will come with new updates to the app, and will REQUIRE the new version of the app to install it.
LCD Density Modder Pro (Android Market)
will "fix market compatibility issue" circumvent the dpi-restiction on some apps in the market?
Nice app man, thanks!
Just got my first bootloop
gone for the pro version, thanks for making an ICS compatible dpi app
hi all,
if you config LCD by dpi program, may have some bad effect to LCD hardware?
I will go for pro version, but how it is with 'fix market compatibility issue'? How does it work? Does it mean that I can have Nexus S with LCD density 200 and won't have any compatibility issues with Android Market? Then it will be great and I will definitely buy it.
Revin said:
I will go for pro version, but how it is with 'fix market compatibility issue'? How does it work? Does it mean that I can have Nexus S with LCD density 200 and won't have any compatibility issues with Android Market? Then it will be great and I will definitely buy it.
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Yes, it means that you can have your dpi set at anything you want, and the market will not complain that the app is not compatible with your device.
The old version 1.7.3 and before had a temp fix which worked for the most part, but the new version 1.8.0 that i just uploaded to the market has a permanent market fix! (PRO ONLY)
LCD Density Modder Pro v1.8.0
Ok, thanks for the info, that was the only thing why I didn't use different dpi then 240 on my Nexus S - lots of apps were not compatible.
Will buy it and try it today
And new market fix is now working for me on Galaxy Nexus AOKP Rom and 246 dpi.
Great!
Is it possible to have some more feedback on the market fix.
Some developers on XDA have been looking for a solution (since the fix consisting on rebooting and clear the market data option doesn't work for some) and this guy (the app's developer) just solved the problem like this...
It sounds a bit too good to be true.
virtualkobe said:
Is it possible to have some more feedback on the market fix.
Some developers on XDA have been looking for a solution (since the fix consisting on rebooting and clear the market data option doesn't work for some) and this guy (the app's developer) just solved the problem like this...
It sounds a bit too good to be true.
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What i did was decompile the market app into smali, and modified the code to fix some of the compatibility issues. I am also the guy who decompiled swype and modified it to work on the Galaxy Nexus.
If you need more opinions read the reviews of the app on the market. The only problems i have found are people who did not have busybox installed and had issues installing the modded market. When that was the case, i gave them manual install instructions, and it worked fine for them afterwards.
Here is what the modded market does:
- It is hard coded to send whatever density value you choose (120, 160, 240, 320) to the online market when you check in. Unfortunatley it is not perfect because there are a few times when it somehow registers the wrong number.
- If you ever lose online market compatibility / the movies section again, you can go to the Temp Fix tab and there is a button there to Clear Market Data. No reboot required, just clear that and you should be compatible next time you open the market.
- No matter whether the online market server thinks you are compatible or not, the modded market will NEVER display a message of incompatibility. I tested this by force spoofing an incompatible dpi (321). The movies section was missing, and the online market wouldn't let me install certain apps, but the modded market did let me install those incompatible apps.
- The modded market will never attempt to update itself to a newer version of the stock market. I'm hoping this fixes the intermittent losses of compatibility but who knows.
Sorry I didn't know you were the developper. Had I known I wouldn't have said "this guy"
I just found it strange that only you came up with this solution even though people are pointing out this problem and nobody came up with a 100% effective solution.
Now I have the explanation, I'll probably download the app
it does work, I'm running my SGS 2 at 200 dpi and no more incompatible apps, sir, you are a genius. bought the pro version, thanks!
Nice app. Thanks.
there is a problem with the modded market, cannot buy paid apps anymore, it give me an error. Tried to restore stock market within the app, no joy. cleared market cache and data, no joy. restored stock market with titanium(without uninstalling first) , no joy. weird thing is that market doesn't show any incompatibility with different dpi than stock (240). anyway, only possible fix for me was to uninstall market with titanium and restore stock market.
From the technological mouth of Azatoth
edit: new version fixed everything, thanks man.
I just updated LCD Density Modder Pro to v2.0.0 last night. It includes a new version of the modded market. You will need to redownload and reinstall the new modded market after updating the app. For the time being, any new updates to the market will come with a new update to the app, and will REQUIRE the newer version of the app to download it.
I am hoping that i have fixed the permanent mod this time because i found a value that was abstractly calculated using the dpi, and it is a value being sent to the market's servers, so i am pretty sure it is the thing that I have been missing this whole time.
My phone was at a point of non compatibility, and i installed the newest modded market (without clearing market data). When i changed google accounts the selected google account was now compatible. Usually when one account goes incompatible and you select another account it becomes incompatible also, but not in this case.
Once you guys update to v2.0.0 and install the new modded market, please let me know if your device loses compatiblity at any time. If a few days go by and no reports of lost compatibility then we can confirm it is permanent.
Full Changelog:
v2.0.0
- Modded Market: More robust dpi spoofing (should be permanent this time)
- Modded Market: Fixes finite scrolling of apps glitch (top free, top paid, etc)
- Modded Market: Fixes a server authentication glitch with older devices (This should fix purchasing of paid apps on older devices)
- Added sanity check for required commands needed to install modded market
- Added link to get busybox from market if device fails sanity check
LCD Density Modder Pro v2.0.0
how did you manage to not break purchasing when you recompiled Market? I thought Google only accepted purchases from the "real" market with valid signature?
Love the app. Bought the pro version. Working flawlessly. Thanks to the dev.
price increased from $1 to $3? ouch!
AOKP
For T-Mobile Samsung Exhibit II 4G
Android ICS 4.0.4 / Android Open Kang Project Build 31
Issues:
Activity Not Responding / Blank Screen Issues - I'm not seeing this anymore I need confirmation that its gone to remove from list.
Possible/Rare Visual Distortions
Missing Official Team Kang LWP (Forgot to include in release)
Weather Settings in ROM Control FC's on first use (AOKP Bug)
Weather Auto Location Doesnt Work (AOKP Bug)
Spell Check/Autocorrect Issues (Minor)
Minimal GPS Issues (Minor)
Start-up Script init.d options don't apply/save and causes ROM Control to Freeze/Crash
I'm using Gerrit-style issue review meaning that if you're experiencing a new unlisted issue someone else needs to confirm that issue in order for it to be added to the list.
Downloads:
AOKP Build 31-2 Download
Google Apps 3.17.2012 Download
Ultimate Phone Guide - AOKP (WIP)
4.11.2012
- Initial Release
- Android 4.0.4 / AOKP 31
4.14.2012
- Build 31 Release 2
- Added Boot Animation to ROM
- Synced with AOKP Source
- Seems much more stable, no crashing apps. (Need Test Users to confirm this)
Release / Update News for 4.14.2012
For this update I've resynced for new commits from the AOKP repo. The new build doesn't seem to crash often like the first build. However AOKP doesn't seem to like live wallpapers. I've just noticed that if you select a live wallpaper it will freeze after a while then you try to change the wallpaper to anything else the background of the launcher will remain black. This can be fixed by restarting the phone. Or it could be something that needs more testing.
I've added in the official boot animation but it doesn't seem to fit the screen perfectly. There was a similar issue with the first MIUI build. I'm still testing to see how well GPS actually works.
So this update seems to be really fast. It doesn't seem to crash or slow down like the first build.
-See how different wallpapers behave.
-Check ROM Control options (I saw some issues with the Navigation Bar settings. I think its a Team Kang issue.)
-Stay clear of the Start-up Scripts options. It doesn't work for now.
Other than that the ROM should be much more stable and faster than the previous release. Try and give me as much feedback as possible.
Thanks
I only tried it out for a few minutes. There was no boot loop, and it seemed to run smoothly. Nice work.
Can someone put up screen shots and working and non working please?
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Once I get to a desktop I'll upload some screenshots. Right now everything moves relatively smoothly but some bugs do exist. For example, spell check is not working right now and most words are considered mispelt. Also, the Play Store did not sync correctly and I had to download all apps manually rather than the automatic sync. Some usability bugs such as freezing screens do occur, but not enough to be a major nuisance. The special AOKP settings work fine. If you prefer the software buttons of the Galaxy Nexus they will work, although the action overflow button does not seem to show up in the bar and the physical menu button must be used. Backlighting on the keys works while the softkeys are enabled as well. I am yet to encounter any of the screen blowups Kemikal referred to in the OP. Benchmarks (for you benchmark nerds) will arrive with the screenshots.
Edit 1:Never mind about the later comments. Screenshots are attached.
Edit 2: Found the screen blowup in the battery portion of the settings. Music and mic are working.
Edit 3: Once the ROM seems to run for a couple hours without a boot or anything the system bogs down and system ui crashes occur at a relatively high frequency. Home screen redraws are more prevalent than Jocala's CM9 ROM.
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camera
cant connect to the camera when im trying to use the camera
cmikeh2 said:
Once I get to a desktop I'll upload some screenshots. Right now everything moves relatively smoothly but some bugs do exist. For example, spell check is not working right now and most words are considered mispelt. Also, the Play Store did not sync correctly and I had to download all apps manually rather than the automatic sync. Some usability bugs such as freezing screens do occur, but not enough to be a major nuisance. The special AOKP settings work fine. If you prefer the software buttons of the Galaxy Nexus they will work, although the action overflow button does not seem to show up in the bar and the physical menu button must be used. Backlighting on the keys works while the softkeys are enabled as well. I am yet to encounter any of the screen blowups Kemikal referred to in the OP. Benchmarks (for you benchmark nerds) will arrive with the screenshots.
Edit 1:Never mind about the later comments. Screenshots are attached.
Edit 2: Found the screen blowup in the battery portion of the settings. Music and mic are working.
Edit 3: Once the ROM seems to run for a couple hours without a boot or anything the system bogs down and system ui crashes occur at a relatively high frequency. Home screen redraws are more prevalent than Jocala's CM9 ROM.
Sent from my SGH-T679 using XDA
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I've noticed there is an issue with like a sleep of death where the screen stop working randomly except you can see what's on the screen during the CRT animation.
Gerrit style bug reporting. One person to report something another to review and confirm the issue. I didn't get much of a chance to test everything before I released it.
This is in Alpha stage so expect some bugs out of it. This is built from the same source as CM9 so in theory there should have been any other than a borked camera. Yet something must have messed up during the compile process and minor parts are broken. The touch drivers were half baked. I'm assuming from your reports that somethings also wrong with the dictionary files.
Some things haven't compiled properly and they cause issues.
dexter1787 said:
cant connect to the camera when im trying to use the camera
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Camera is bad from CM9 so its the same source so its broken here too. New thread so I haven't completed reviewing the bug list.
Also, The issue with your apps not auto-redownloading from the market is something I've seen on many different ROMs on many different devices. I have no idea what causes it. I believe its more of a universal issue for Google to address.
hmm this seems nice ill try it out
Thanks for working so hard for us in making this ROM. I think that if you can get everything working on this one, I might stray away from cm9. Big thank you to jocala as well.
Thus far, the main things that I have noticed issues with are as follows:
No notification for wifi networks,
Start up tweaks do not remain enabled,
Dictionary believes that no words except for a select few simple ones actually exist.
Automatic time zone thinks I am in the middle of the Pacific ocean instead of in Atlanta, GA.
There are some other assorted small things, but I'm more interested in helping you test out the major issues.
I have not yet tested the GPS. Work and sleep make spending the amount of time I want to on these things impossible. I hope that this info is helpful to you. And thanks again.
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Don_Kronic said:
I have not yet tested the GPS. Work and sleep make spending the amount of time I want to on these things impossible. I hope that this info is helpful to you. And thanks again.
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GPS seems to be a little inconsistent for me. When I first tried the GPS, I got an effective lock, but when I used it with Google Navigation later in the day, it didn't. Has anyone else had a GPS experience?
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cmikeh2 said:
GPS seems to be a little inconsistent for me. When I first tried the GPS, I got an effective lock, but when I used it with Google Navigation later in the day, it didn't. Has anyone else had a GPS experience?
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Yeah same here. First lock was set by GPS accurate to 20 meters. Second lock in different location was set by Network Triangulation, accurate to 40 meters. Maybe its just because I'm indoors. I'm expecting to release an update on Saturday. No word yet on what might be improved or fixed.
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Good job
New Build Posted. See the OP and Update Notes.
KemikalElite said:
Also, The issue with your apps not auto-redownloading from the market is something I've seen on many different ROMs on many different devices. I have no idea what causes it. I believe its more of a universal issue for Google to address.
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I had this same problem when flashing to a rom, and then going back to stock. I found this solution:
1) go to settings>applications>manage applications>all>google services framework>clear data also go to >all>market>clear cache and force close finally to all>market>clear cache and clear data then Reboot phone
2) Open and sign out of GTalk, then re-open and sign in.
3) Open Market and accept agreement. Let it load your apps. Close Market.
4) Go to market.android.com and sign in. Go to My Market Account>Settings tab>Edit>Nickname your phone and click Update.
5) try Installing application from market.android.com
dexter1787 said:
cant connect to the camera when im trying to use the camera
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do you have the same problem when you're not using the camera?
wilson pickett said:
do you have the same problem when you're not using the camera?
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Camera doesn't work on any of our ICS ROMs. We don't have the working drivers for it yet.
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very good,great options in rom control.
i did have a glitch,and since you asked.....
whilst connected to wifi,and using opera mobile,and,big buttons keyboard,
i attempted to type in the embedded google search box.
this proceeded to cause opera to freeze.
whether opera,or,big buttons was the cause i can't say,but the rom did not seem to like this combo.
LOL I never thought my moms phone would be getting ICS I'll flash it on her phone in a bit!
I just flashed to this rom to try it out, runs great and has very cool controls. But I still prefer CM9 AOKP feels like a overly customizable launcher but still nice!
I used Rom toolbox to change my LCD density to 180 and that worked fine however in doing so many market apps either say incompatible or they disappear.
youtube update shows incompatible
netflix shows incompatible.
i purchased LCD Modder pro but that is so convoluted and hard to use AND it manangd to bootloop my phone just using the TEMP option for fix market app which stated (this will not harm your phone only not work)
so i used Rom tool box to change BACK to Density of 240
cleared my market data and cache
booted into CWM
cleared dalvik and fixed permissions 3 times each.
rebooted phone and still netflix is missing and doesnt show in the market.
what gives?
did rom Toolbox do something to my build.Prop now permanently? like stamp it with a line somewhere that is causing market issues?
the only way i can get things back to normal is by reinstalling the rom all over again. ugh...
ROM Toolbox and ICS
Hi,
I've been using ROM Toolbox as long as I've had a rooted Android phone. I recently paid for the pro version to get more customization of the framework. However, it appears that the only icon you can change in ICS is the battery (at least in RTB). I contacted the developer (who is a really nice guy and got back to me very quickly) and asked about this. From what I can gather, he's waiting until there is more development for ICS framework before updating ROM Toolbox to customize the UI as much as it could under GB.
With your specific problem, I recommend contacting him via e-mail. He is prompt in replying and may be able to offer an explanation/solution.
Hope this helps!
EDIT: Oh, I almost forgot. I had some bad luck messing with LCD density before (on GB), so I just stay clear of that. While there's an advantage to gaining more real estate, the SR's screen is so big, I don't see the need. There are some launchers that let you expand the 4x4 grid, too.
He never gets back to me and all I want is a refund for the stupid thing. I hate that app.
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Change the density with toolbox and apply the permanent fix with lcd modder pro, works for me on mhx ics 5.1 perfectly.
I read that changing the density with lcd modder will cause boots loops.
Boot loops and screen density
Hey there
I ran into a similar problem - was running SKY ICS UCLD2 (Seans) - First Base, update 5 and downloaded LCD Density Modder Pro. Set the resolution to 190, which I had read was usable, and the phone went into a blank screen bootloop. I ended up reflashing, and then sean released an update with the modified 190 resoution. I flashed that after some more updates, and found I could no longer add applications from the market (Incompatible Device etc). I reinstalled LCD Density modder Pro, and chose the permanent market app fix and it's worked flawlessly for me..
So, you too can probably use LCD Density Modder Pro to fix your market problems.
I am very tempted to try setting things via ROM Toolbox - apparently 210 should give closest to actual density.
Facing to a strange problem i have got a lot of apps not compatible in play store to nexus s, i'm sure that many apps that now are marked as incompatible were compatible before.
Does anyone has got the same problem?
For me, I finally realized that apps were showing up as being incompatible because I switched my LCD density. Once reverting back to my screen's default density, I had several market updates appear, and apps that were showing up as incompatible were now downloadable.
If you use this modded market, you can change your density how much as you want to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582998
Works for me
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tjackbjorn said:
If you use this modded market, you can change your density how much as you want to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582998
Works for me
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Hi tanks i solved using LCD Density Modder Pro.
Hi,
I am having trouble loading some apps onto my Sensation running the Open Sensation CM9 ROM.
Specifically, there are certain OpenGL live wallpapers I want to use, such as 'Season Zen HD'
(I know these are bad for battery life - I just want to experiment with them!)
I get the message: "Your device isn't compatible with this version".
I tried modifying my build.prop (to make my phone appear as GT-I9100) but so far no luck.
The strange thing is, I was able to get this app to install when I was using my previous ROM: Virtuous Inquisition v4.0.2 :: AOSP-Experience Senseless ICS
..so the problem appears to be related to my CM9 rom - not the phone.
Can anyone help me here?
The market indeed looks at the build.prop to let you see apps, however is more than just one line that you should change. I would recommend that you look at another's ROM build.prop where you know you are able to see apps in the play store and then change them on your Sensation.
You will need to change about three of the lines related to the model, vendor, etc.
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