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Some apps no longer accessible in the market - uk

Hi folks,
I'm just wondering of there's a reason why I can't access some apps I was able to find before in the market?
Quick Settings, Launcherpro beta, Adw launcher, Zeam, etc, are nowhere to be find now...
I've got some of them on my download page on the market app and I also wonder if I can still access the updates.
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think its a problem your end as I can findthen no problems..... Am uk..
regards
lohtse

Thanks for the reply. Ill try to find out.

Maybe your market access keys are incorrect because you have installed a custom rom? For example, test versions from Huawei have test keys installed that will not list all applications. You need to use proper release keys provided by carrier.

Thanks speckles, you point a different possible problem. Even if I don't have a custom rom: just a Milestone 2.1 rooted.
You need to use proper release keys provided by carrier.
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Well, I think that I have the proper one for I didn't changed it. Can you tell me how can I check this? (I've got still a lot to learn.)
I have been reading a little on old and similar problems, often related issues with protected app, like paid/protected app on rooted phones - and regardless to the models, countries, carriers, and maybe even to the versions.
I am not sure to be concerned, I mean it's a bit different in my case. For instance, I have Tapatalk pro installed and which is protected but I can still find it on the market (I mean outside of the download tab).
So far, my problem only concerns some free apps.
There were from long time app that I wasn't able to find on the market (like TV.com), by example when using appbrain. But now, that's the first time I can't find apps I had already downloaded and that I've got installed. (I spotted the problem while recommending apps to a friend who's got a Desire since a few days. He was himself unable to find them, like Quick settings.)
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Scanning a barcode pointing on the apps in the market do not work as well.
Some solutions points to the build.prop:
Root your phone and modify your /system/build.prop with the fingerprint of a build that actually works. Then clear all data and cache from the market and google apps, reboot, set your clock to 23:59 and wait 5 minutes to force a refresh of the data before starting the Market app. You'll have to supply your Google account details again but this should work around the problem.
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Useful as well:
From MasDroid, on XDA -14th April 2010, 08:59 PM
I've read about this issue which was recently explained by a developer of XDA (nprussell).
Apparently everyone is in the same boat so to speak. He states that many "protected" apps are missing from the market. There are generally two reasons why apps will be missing from the market:
When a new ROM or handset is released, the manufacturer (i.e. HTC), sends the build to Google for verification, which includes a 'Fingerprint' (a unique line of text which governs its market access) in one of the build files. Generally, it states the name of the phone and Android version in the fingerprint. With Root & System write access, this fingerprint can be changed, but although it's been claimed that the Desire has recently been Rooted, we still don't have confirmation from any developer of it being able to gain System write access.
Only until Google approve the build, then fingerprint will be added to their allowed database to view these protected apps on the market.
The other cause for apps missing from the market in builds is because of permissions of certain apps. For example, the barcode scanner app requires permissions to use the camera/auto focus. They are NOT protected apps. If the XML permission files are missing from system/etc/permissions, then Google Market will simply block these apps from showing.
HTC need to chase Google up on this and Google need to activate the Fingerprint.
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Edit 2 --
I have tried to replace my build.prop (using one from a Telus Milestone) but nothing has changed. Maybe I need to erase the market's data as told in the second quote but I'm not sure to know how to do it.

I have the same problem. (Htc desire Vodafone/the Netherlands/original ROM) There was an OTA update few days a go. After that most of the installed apps couldn't be found. It seems that this affected a lot of people...check the comments on launcherpro an adw launcher websites
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If you have edited your build.props, then it can take upto 24 hours for them to be published to the market. So wait a few days.
If it still doesn't work, try Eris Market Fix after doing a nandroid backup. Again, you may have to wait about 24 hours before noticing any changes.

I think i have same problem here. Finland/HTC Desire/Stock ROM.
There should be LauncherPro in market right? Had to dl new one from LP's site.

I have got everything back and I'm still using the same build.prop. So I believe that the market had been fixed.
Hope it's the same for you!

[Q] Wi-fi Tethering On AT&Ts Samsung Captivate

It looks like they (AT&T) removed the option to tether or use my phone as a hot spot! Can someone please help with finding another way around this. I need to use my phone as a modem. My Captivate has been rooted but I dont know wut to do now.

try EasyTether app. you can find it in the market

EasyTether is no longer on market!

I'm looking for the same thing for as close to free as possible. I tried downloading the file off google/android (i can't think if the exact file right nite) but for whatever reason it keeps saying I don't have permission when in reality I'm rooted and have rom manger but running stock everything . Any advise?!?
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If you are rooted, most of the froyo roms have tethering and mobile internet access point with them

Maybe you could try market enabler from the market and make it think you have T-Mobile or something cause att blocks out mostly all tethering apps. I read that works although I have T-Mobile and haven't had anything blocked so I have not tested personally.
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I have Andromeda 2.1 on my Captivate, and so far as I know, it doesn't have a tethering app preinstalled. I'm going to ask and find out, and a few other questions I have, as soon as I get to the 10 post limit! gah...
Anyway, before I installed Andromeda, I was running the stock ROM rooted with wifi tether from the google code page. The app would run, but I could not connect to it (though I was trying on my Tab). Comes to find out that the wifi tether app creates an ad-hoc network, with the Tab won't connect too. I need to get an AP app. Still working on that solution (though I haven't had much time to test it).

Paragon 5.1 ROM has tethering.
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Well, as already said most custom roms have these options built in under Settings > Wireless & Network... But in lieu of flashing an entirely new ROM for one feature, you could simply download barnacle wifi from the market.
In the event that it's not in your market (hadn't heard of carriers being able to remove certain apps from the market) I'm sure you can find the apk (the extension of Android App Installers) via google.

Apps not showing due to my carrier?

I'm trying to download Tegrak overclock, except my market isn't showing it. I think it's because i'm on AT&T. Using AppBrain I see Tegrak, yet when i click the link to the market it says "The requested item could not be found."
Any ideas?
I'm unlocked on AT&T.
Thanks!

danstheman7 said:
I'm trying to download Tegrak overclock, except my market isn't showing it. I think it's because i'm on AT&T. Using AppBrain I see Tegrak, yet when i click the link to the market it says "The requested item could not be found."
Any ideas?
I'm unlocked on AT&T.
Thanks!
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have you tried logging into the market online with your computer? You can send your phone Apps using that, just a thought. I would like to think that being on ATT would cause this but I dont really know.

fknfocused said:
have you tried logging into the market online with your computer? You can send your phone Apps using that, just a thought. I would like to think that being on ATT would cause this but I dont really know.
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Still no luck! what the eff.....
***JUST KIDDING.
I had to uninstall "Black Market" (the black themed version of market), and reinstall the original market.
Then a whole new menu came up for app filtering. I then had to check "Show all apps".
yay now it comes up
Thanks for the help fknfocused

danstheman7 said:
I'm trying to download Tegrak overclock, except my market isn't showing it. I think it's because i'm on AT&T. Using AppBrain I see Tegrak, yet when i click the link to the market it says "The requested item could not be found."
Any ideas?
I'm unlocked on AT&T.
Thanks!
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have you looked into a program called market enabler it will fake your sim for another carrier in the market place and allow to view stuff your carrier wont allow you to see alot of people in other countries use it i have personally used it myself to download a app exclusively for verizon and im on tmobile.

DirtyPISTOLA said:
have you looked into a program called market enabler it will fake your sim for another carrier in the market place and allow to view stuff your carrier wont allow you to see alot of people in other countries use it i have personally used it myself to download a app exclusively for verizon and im on tmobile.
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PERFECT! thank you so much
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Perhaps related is that there are days that, for no clear reason, all except a handful of my apps disappear from the My Apps list in Google Market -- on a stock phone. It isn't even the set that is on internal (vs. SD) memory.
I haven't found a way to resolve it (reboot doesn't even help), save for trying again significantly later.

jeffsf said:
Perhaps related is that there are days that, for no clear reason, all except a handful of my apps disappear from the My Apps list in Google Market -- on a stock phone. It isn't even the set that is on internal (vs. SD) memory.
I haven't found a way to resolve it (reboot doesn't even help), save for trying again significantly later.
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You try to reinstall your market app?
Download SGS Tools, and go to "Upgrade Stock Apps", and then click "Stock market app", and reinstall it.
No guarantees it'll work, but might be worth a try.

Indycar Mobile APK for non verizon users?

as the tittle states im looking for the indycar mobile app, you can only find it on the market or have it texted to you but only if you have verizon. I do not so please help

bump... anyone?

Anyone with Verizon please help?
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Sprint User - Sucessfully downloaded Indycar App from Market
If you have root, Install Market Enabler: This will allow you to temporarily set your phone to appear as a Verizon phone and download the Indycar App. Just did it and it works.
Description of Market Enabler:
"A SIM Tool application to change the SIM issuer code in the running system (not permanent, will be original after reboot or flight mode)
This application is ad supported, please see my other applications to get a donate key that will remove the ads ;-)
Precondition to use this tool is
- Rooted phone
- su app
- busybox"

Works for download the app but after the app seeks for Verizon network to authenticate.

Yeah, I've got a rooted Cliq that I downloaded the IndyCar App with, but it needs a Verizon data connection to enable the app. I think this is probably a similar check as my girlfriends Evo3D's NASCAR app, which needed a Sprint connection.
1. Any way to fool the app into authenticating?
2. Any way to transfer an authenticated app?

Perhaps someone with a verizon connection could create a backup after it authenticates the first time so that others can restore?
Would that work?

aidanbree said:
Perhaps someone with a verizon connection could create a backup after it authenticates the first time so that others can restore?
Would that work?
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I did this by downloading and running the app on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus, then copying the backup to my Transformer Prime (non-Verizon). It bypassed the check, but alerted me that I was running a non-supported device and closed. I looks like not only does it do a network check, but also a device compatibility check. So no-go for me.

zulucap said:
I did this by downloading and running the app on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus, then copying the backup to my Transformer Prime (non-Verizon). It bypassed the check, but alerted me that I was running a non-supported device and closed. I looks like not only does it do a network check, but also a device compatibility check. So no-go for me.
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Hmm, that stinks. I 'downloaded' the app on my Dad's iPhone. It looks like it was just a web page that added an icon to his home screen. It was originally open in safari, and in the menu, there was an option to add the page to the homescreen. After that it seemed to work like a normal app. On the iPhone, it seems like it was just a link to a webpage.
I wonder how hard it'd be to decompile this thing and take out these checks?
Also, if you want to stream IMS radio from the webpage on an android, it looks like you need to set your useragent to the desktop. The streaming audio didn't work on racecontrol.indycar.com until I did that. I used Dolphin to change the user agent.

I would like to run it on my Galaxy nexus.
Zulucap - any chance you can share your backed-up app with me?

I have a backed up indycar mobile apk that installs gets threw the network check but fails because my device is not supported. If anyone has the knowledge to figure this out I would make it worth their while. Let me know and I can send the back up files.
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bui
rwbrooks99 said:
I have a backed up indycar mobile apk that installs gets threw the network check but fails because my device is not supported. If anyone has the knowledge to figure this out I would make it worth their while. Let me know and I can send the back up files.
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if you have root change the name in the build.prop. use adb or ROM toolbox pro app, there is a setting called build.prop editor. pm me if it works. i would do this with netflix app back in the day. you have the find the name of the phone the backup came from, and change yours to that. ---this is how devs change the device name when you see a crazy ass phone name ex DARKSIDE Galaxy it is cap sensitive. ex. to get netflix on my nexus i would change Samsung to samsung. hope this helps

Did anyone ever get this to work? Would be nice for the 500!

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Did anyone ever get this to work? Would be nice for the 500!
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It's easy enough to get it installed on a non-Verizon phone, but when you open the app, it still complains about not being on a Verizon network. I'm wondering if the initial load has to happen over a Verizon IP connection to "verify" the app. If that's the case, I wonder if you could launch it with a data connection shared via a Verizon hotspot? I guess if it can force the initial connection via the cell radio, this wouldn't work.
To install it on a non-Verizon device, you can go to the webpage play store and push it to your device.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vzw.indycar

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.