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accessing market completely

Hi,
I live in a country where Google Market does not provide paid apps. (Turkey)
So my Asus Transformer only shows free apps when I go into Market.
I had the same issue on my other Android device (Dell Streak) but that was a device with 3g and gsm features so I was able to access market by the help of app Market Enabler.
This app fakes the GSM provider on the phone.
Now that Asus Transformer is a wifi-only model this method does not work.
How does a wifi-only device defines the country of the device ?
Also, myLibrary does not provide buying books featue , just the free ones are available.
How can I enable access to Market and book library ?

any ideas please ?

http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/

I'll have the same issues when I return home but I'm completely relying on Market Enabler even though there is no SIM.
Did you try the app? I'm running it but I'm in Uk where I can't really test
it.
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market enabler does not solve my issues.
after enabling it with a US provider setting, sometimes I can find the app that I'm looking for but the first page in Market always shows "free" apps.
any idea ?

you could try this but I have no idea if it really works.

thank you. but that is totally irrelevent.
it's about the country we live in.
somehow google detects the country and blocks paid apps.
maybe a proxy could solve...

ISP tells them where you're located right.
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Market Access
An app called Market Access has been working for me on multiple devices. Apparently it is based on the code from Market Enabler, although I'm not sure of the differences.
amip.tools-for.net/wiki/android/marketaccess
However, since I've gotten the new market app, it doesn't work right away. I think the server takes a while to refresh before it recognizes the hack. Try enabling the "emulate on boot" and "show notification" options in the app AFTER selecting a SIM to emulate. Then go into Settings > Applications > Running Services and stop the "Google services" app. Then restart your device. If it doesn't work right away then give it a day and see if it works itself out.
ALTERNATE METHOD:
Of course there is always the classic method of putting your device into airplane mode and jumping on the wifi. That little trick works here in the States, but I'd be interested if it worked abroad as well. Let me know if it works for you.

Hi,
I am interested in that alternate method. But I didn't understand it.
What shall I do after putting the device on Airplane mode ?

mrmrmrmr said:
Hi,
I am interested in that alternate method. But I didn't understand it.
What shall I do after putting the device on Airplane mode ?
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My apologies, in the US some companies (like AT&T) will limit the apps that their customers can see in the Market. The way around this restriction is to not allow the Market app to access your SIM card info when starting up. Here's how:
1) Turn on airplane mode
2) Turn on wifi (you can enable wifi even with airplane mode on)
3) Launch the Market app...that's it!!
As I said, this works because the market can't tell what network you're on, because airplane mode disconnects your SIM card accessing the network. I don't know if the market looks at the wifi's ISP, so I don't know what effect this will have in other countries. If this doesn't work, maybe using a VPN connected to the US might do the trick, but really I'm just spit-balling at this point.
GOOD LUCK!

but my device (asus eee pad transformer) doesn't even have 3G so your method is meaningless.
my 3g is always disabled

Thanks for Market Access looks promissing. Read thru the guide seems like a cleaned up updated MarketEnabler - good. In Saudi we had a tablet with MarketEnabler able to see paid apps in $.
I'm counting on these tools for my Transformer.
Will hit your thanks button when next on PC...
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mrmrmrmr said:
but my device (asus eee pad transformer) doesn't even have 3G so your method is meaningless.
my 3g is always disabled
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Oops, you're right. I was thinking of my phone and not the TF, which has access to all the apps for the reason you stated. I imagine this would be the case with using the Market Access app as well.
However, I did notice that when tethering the tablet to my phone, ads where not displayed on webpages because I've installed the AdFree app on my phone. So maybe if you could get unrestricted Market access on an android phone and tether your TF to that, then you could get paid apps on your tablet too.
(ps - again, I'm just thinking out loud. Thanks for keeping me honest. Let me know what you guys find in your trials.)

A friend of mine confirms MarketAccess is working
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Market Access didn't work for me.
But I found a workaround with Market Enabler and Market 3.0.27
I've removed my Market and erased data.
Then I've installed Market 3.0.27 after setting the GSM provider with "Market Enabler"
This way I can access paid apps.
hope this helps some one else.

Photo/Gallery widget for Honeycomb

Hi,
I am looking for a photo widget app specialized for Honeycomb features like:
- stacked photo scrolling
- big size
is there any good photo widget that we can use ?

I am going to extend on OP's request. Any app that we can use as a digital photo frame from lockscreen?
Thanks

You mean like this?
http://tablified.com/personalization/picstack/
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great !
it seems like what I'm looking for.
But it does not have a trial version.
Also, I am not able to see it in Market ???

I found why I can't see it in Market.
in my country paid apps are not supported by Google Market.
As Transformer is a wifi-only device, Market Enabler can't help me.
What can I do ?
Is there an application which could pretend to be other Android device and in a different country ?

ok; got it

mrmrmrmr said:
ok; got it
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How did you manage to get it in the end?

neoghio said:
How did you manage to get it in the end?
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"market access" didn't help, so I installed "market enabler"
then I removed market and re-installed it. erased all market data.
started market with fake GSM provider.
then I was able to purchase.

ayman07 said:
You mean like this?
http://tablified.com/personalization/picstack/
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Thanks. I've been looking for a widget like this for a long time.

mrmrmrmr said:
"market access" didn't help, so I installed "market enabler"
then I removed market and re-installed it. erased all market data.
started market with fake GSM provider.
then I was able to purchase.
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Cheers for that! I have been trying for months to be able to purchase apps and get full market access! I had about tried everything from VPNs to market access, clearing data cache etc... but it never seemed to work.
Uninstalling the market, running market enabler and then installing the market again worked!

I'm glad if I was helpful

Has anybody figured out how to remove a folder from PicStack after you've added it? All it seems you can do is just add folders of pictures and pictures.
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Missing Market Apps

Hi all, I have read a lot about missing apps in the market, but it seams to me that there is an unusually high number missing from my rooted Kindle....
Could someone please confirm if the following apps are also missing from their market?
Be Weather
Weather Bug
Go Launcher EX
Dolphin Browser HD
Weight Watchers Mobile (the official app)
I see themes for a lot of these, but not the main apps.
Also, I tried the fix.apk file that I have used on my phone, but it didn't get me what I was hoping for. Thanks

Don't have a fire yet, but can confirm from a few other places that these were removed from the Amazon marketplace for the Fire. You can still sideload them though. Seems this was done a few days ago once everyone started posting that this was a way to get rid of the carousel.

I noticed that, too. There's obviously some sort of filtering going on.
//Tapatalk.KindleFire//

dspcap said:
Hi all, I have read a lot about missing apps in the market, but it seams to me that there is an unusually high number missing from my rooted Kindle....
Could someone please confirm if the following apps are also missing from their market?
Be Weather
Weather Bug
Go Launcher EX
Dolphin Browser HD
Weight Watchers Mobile (the official app)
I see themes for a lot of these, but not the main apps.
Also, I tried the fix.apk file that I have used on my phone, but it didn't get me what I was hoping for. Thanks
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Not on mine either. Perhaps since the Fire isn't one the "compatible" list they are not even available to download.

MichaelVash7886 said:
Don't have a fire yet, but can confirm from a few other places that these were removed from the Amazon marketplace for the Fire. You can still sideload them though. Seems this was done a few days ago once everyone started posting that this was a way to get rid of the carousel.
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I have side loaded done apps, but note all work. Thanks
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Thanks everyone sounds like the market is also very limited.
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i have go launcher ex and dolphin hd running right now. I did sideload them, i just did it when i was sideloading all the google apps and such. You might do some apk searches on the web. Otherwise it may take a couple weeks for them to be available for the fire (widgetlocker has already updated for the fire, for example).

The Android Market does not contain all of the available apps. It only contains apps that are compatible for your device. So if you have a Kindle Fire it will only show you apps they are compatible with the KFire. That does not mean that you cannot sideload those apps from the Internet.
But, not all sideloaded apps work though.
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When I first got my Kindle, I was able to download Go Launcher Ex from the App Store, then when I had a friend get it, it was gone. Ended up sideloading it, but yes, there appears to be a filter.

It really would be quite awesome if there was a way to override this filtering in the android market for those that are rooted. I would love to take my chances.

Google Voice App Receives, but no way to send texts
I read through all FOUR pages of the Kindle Fire forum but did not see anything about this.
I have successfully installed (side loaded) Google Market and Maps on a rooted Fire. I also installed Google Voice (all apk's from my EVO).
GV runs and displays incoming texts, but there is no way to write or send a text. When you click on a text conversation, it opens but there is no text box to write in.
Clicking menu does not give a "compose" option.
Since GV sends texts over the Internet, I am puzzled why this does not work.
I downloaded another texting app and that one does work, but it gives you yet another "phone" number, which just confuses my contacts (they dont know who is texting them).
Anyone got GV working?

[APP][ROOT] Market Unlocker/Enabler

For those, who are searching for an Market Enabler/Unlocker...since Google deleted them!!!
There you go!!

corei7qm said:
For those, who are searching for an Market Enabler/Unlocker...since Google deleted them!!
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Do i need to be rooted for this to work?
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Yes, just long press on the provider you would fake, choose your option,
Then, kill market (with taskkiller or long press back button or press 1 000 000 times the back button til the home screan appears) then open market again and now your specific privider is faked!
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corei7qm said:
No, just long press on the provider you would fake, choose your option,
Then, kill market (with taskkiller or long press back button or press 1 000 000 times the back button til the home screan appears) then open market again and now your specific privider is faked!
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Killed it by task killer, i still keep getting a "we got a problem housten" !!
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I'm sorry, but what is this application all about?
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dave2metz said:
I'm sorry, but what is this application all about?
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It sets a fake provider so you appear to google play as if u were in a different country so u can get apps that are designated for countries other than urs
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Just rooted my phone, app works now. It needs a Root for sure. Thanks!
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Works.. Haven't found a use for it yet being that I have no clue what apps are available outside the US that I'd want but I'm keeping it on my device until I find a reason to need it..
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Many thanks for this. Moving back overseas, and this will allow me to keep my apps updated. Thanks again.

Thanks for this. Ive been wondering why all the market enablers disappeared.

cant get to work
ive tried it and all i get is t-mobile stuff still. I'm running arhd 2.2.1 which is based on the leaked ics build i believe. I've changed it through the app to different providers and it doesn't do much.

this app looks almost exactly like this one: Market Enabler. From what I saw, the only difference was the icon. It has the exact same markets to choose from.
This is their webpage: Market Enabler webpage. It's minimal, and pretty bare bones.
Other useful information:
Wiki Mobile Network Codes. This gives a list of codes for carriers world wide which can be used in the "set custom"
If this is the same app, then key information to know:
Market Enabler said:
Do I need to donate to get this working?
No, definitly not.
A donate is an appriciation to the developer/s but it's not the same as buying a software.
In case of MarketEnabler, a donate will get you a donate key that removes ads from the application and adds some beta functions that are still in testing.
I donated trough PayPal but haven't received the donate key
Please look into your SPAM folder as it is an automated script that sends you the key.
If you don't get an answer after 24 hours, please email me at [email protected].
I only get "we have a problem houston "
Are you sure that you have a working su binary and busybox (or at least the killall command) installed and granted root rights to MarketEnabler when it got requested?
Preconditions
#1 root
To be able to change the systems runtime configuration (what MarketEnabler does) you will need access as a root user to the system.
MarketEnabler expects that you will have a file called "su" on your system (and in the global path) that will open a root shell.
#2 busybox
The commands that are used, are not always part of the Android system.
Most rooted phones have busybox on board as it's common to install it during the rooting process or included in most custom roms.
If you don't have busybox, I recommend using the busybox installer from stericson on the market.
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so which of the links is useful?

So this app is awesome! Just tested it on vlc beta and it worked. What other apps or suggestions do people have for apps that are location specific?
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What is the difference between market unlocker and market enabler?
I have a questions?
What is the difference between market unlocker and market enabler?
I am really confused.
And second question how to root Samsung Galaxy Y(GT-S353600)?
If i root my phone it will be/shall be deleting my data?
I need help could somone help me!!
Thank You i will be waiting for reply.
Note: I am only/May be available in this days(Friday,Saturday And Sunday)/ or Only/May be in Samsung Galaxy Y(GT-S353600).

Not working
Is not doing anything. I long press chose one of the US carriers and enter Market (which I had previously killed) and nothing, I still get the same apps of my country. (im already root)
What is happening?

sordatos said:
Is not doing anything. I long press chose one of the US carriers and enter Market (which I had previously killed) and nothing, I still get the same apps of my country. (im already root)
What is happening?
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Make sure you kill Google Play Store from "Manage Apps > All" first.
Alternatively, you can do it manually:
1. Kill Google Play Store from "Manage Apps > All".
2. Go to MarketEnabler, under "Set custom" tab, input that specific country market code you wanted to visit.
3. Select "Set to this values".
4. Go to Google Play Store.
5. Enjoy!
or try this another MarketEnabler (previously MarketEnabler Codes) app: https://plus.google.com/110853353138524936530/posts

market unlocker and adsl router!
whenever i try to use this application i lose my internet connect and my adsl router goes crazy! any solutions for that?:crying:

jackplatonic said:
whenever i try to use this application i lose my internet connect and my adsl router goes crazy! any solutions for that?:crying:
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I guess you're on wifi? Are you sure this app causes the problem?
Try using your 3G connection.

tltan86 said:
Make sure you kill Google Play Store from "Manage Apps > All" first.
Alternatively, you can do it manually:
1. Kill Google Play Store from "Manage Apps > All".
2. Go to MarketEnabler, under "Set custom" tab, input that specific country market code you wanted to visit.
3. Select "Set to this values".
4. Go to Google Play Store.
5. Enjoy!
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Thanks a lot, works like a charm!

Google Setting

This green icon randomly appearing on everyones phones today?
Without any warning it seems to be downloading (about 3.5mb data used) and draining about 5% of my battery within a few minutes of boot, reinstalls iteslf at boot if uninstalled.

i have the same, suddenly ut appeared in my list, but market and titanium cant find them
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its some new icob from google to manage apps that use google+ sign in...
in other words: junk and clutter, i cant remove it
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I got it.
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I was searching, couldn't find it on my phone :/

According to Engadget, it's from Google, hypothetically to allow users to control their new G+ sign in (afaik, only Tunein Radio has this implemented right now).
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/27/google-settings-app-sneaks-onto-android-to-bolster-g-sign-in/
http://phandroid.com/2013/02/26/google-settings-icon/
http://phandroid.com/2013/02/26/tunein-radio-android-update/

I knew I wasn't going crazy
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it poped up with the recent update of google play. Great, another app to hide in my app drawer

I got it too, ^.^
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And if one wants to remove it???
All it's got in it is:
Google+ sign-in
Google Maps Access
Ads Yes/No.
Doesn't seem to show up anywhere that I can readily delete.

Dr Goodvibes said:
And if one wants to remove it???
All it's got in it is:
Google+ sign-in
Google Maps Access
Ads Yes/No.
Doesn't seem to show up anywhere that I can readily delete.
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You can hide it from the drawer if your launcher has that feature, but you won't be able to permanently delete it.
It doesn't do much yet, but Google+ universal sign-in was just launched this week and if developers start picking this up and allowing you to sign in to their service using your Google+ account then this is where you will have the ability to revoke app's permissions.
I think they are setting some groundwork to make other changes in managing your Google account from your phone and that we will probably see quite a bit more show up in this app over time. I'm really hoping for a full mobile equivalent to the Dashboard webpage

boomn said:
It doesn't do much yet, but Google+ universal sign-in was just launched this week and if developers start picking this up and allowing you to sign in to their service using your Google+ account then this is where you will have the ability to revoke app's permissions.
I think they are setting some groundwork to make other changes in managing your Google account from your phone and that we will probably see quite a bit more show up in this app over time.
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That makes more sense. Without that explanation, Google Settings just seems like a waste of space.