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Google preview of Honeycomb Feb 2 at 10 a.m. PST

Watch live at:
http://www.youtube.com/android
Probably will lead to a lot of new posts here. Thought I would start the thread now.

............................. cool..........................

This is like the O&A listening threads on whackbag.......lol. I missed the vid. Was it good?
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Looking forward to it!

Ok. I have looked for this event and its not public?
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It is 10AM pacific so I think it hasn't started yet.

Looking very cool. Honeycomb is going to be sweet.
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So far it looks like a crappy slideshow.

Watching it using Chrome on a PC. Lots of interesting stuff going on.

Stuggy said:
It is 10AM pacific so I think it hasn't started yet.
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Yeah, i didnt realize that at first..... Lol.
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New Market. http://market.android.com.
UPDATE: We can sign in now. When going to download an app it offers a list of what device to install it to. My only Android device is my G Tablet and the market lists it as NVIDIA VEGAn-Tab-V1.0.0.B5.1.

Technically an web-based app market should offer us an "full" app market, no? i'm sure every app is visible, i guess the question now is after we log in will the app market recognize our device and attempt to block certain apps from us, or would an app that doesn't show up on the Gtab just give us an app not found when we click on it from the Gtab browser?

ThunderPuppy said:
He said new market is working at http://market.android.com.
Can currently browse the apps, but no download here. Can't sign in to account on G Tablet yet.
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Correct when trying to sign into market.android.com you get a invalid request both on the PC and Gtab and Phone.

They mentioned that when you select an app, it will list the available devices you can push it to, based off your registered devices features and OS.
I take this to mean that if you can't see it in the Market on your device.....your device want be listed as a choice to install for those apps on the web.
Oh..and this is typically for you to do from your home/work/public library computer.....browse the apps, select what you want and it installs to your phone. You still use the "Market" app on the devices (phones/tablets).
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Technically an web-based app market should offer us an "full" app market, no? i'm sure every app is visible, i guess the question now is after we log in will the app market recognize our device and attempt to block certain apps from us, or would an app that doesn't show up on the Gtab just give us an app not found when we click on it from the Gtab browser?
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I wonder if this will be unusable for people with devices that aren't intended to have access to the Market like our beloved G Tabs. Will Google let you OTA install to a device that they think shouldn't be there?

Invalid Request
I get nothing but "Invalid Request" when trying to sign in.

Dr. Light said:
Technically an web-based app market should offer us an "full" app market, no? i'm sure every app is visible, i guess the question now is after we log in will the app market recognize our device and attempt to block certain apps from us, or would an app that doesn't show up on the Gtab just give us an app not found when we click on it from the Gtab browser?
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If all the apps aren't showing up, just use the market hack. Go to the task manager, force stop and clear the browser cache and reboot.

Prof-KOS said:
I wonder if this will be unusable for people with devices that aren't intended to have access to the Market like our beloved G Tabs. Will Google let you OTA install to a device that they think shouldn't be there?
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I thought since this is web based, it would let us sideload to any android device from our pc. That would suck if it doesn't.

tekrhino said:
I get nothing but "Invalid Request" when trying to sign in.
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As mentioned a few posts up....

xmr405o said:
If all the apps aren't showing up, just use the market hack. Go to the task manager, force stop and clear the browser cache and reboot.
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There are still apps that don't show up, even after the Market hack.

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!

aidanbree said:
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

Soundhound missing

So Soundhound came preinstalled on my AT&T One X (it is in my Settings/Applications), but it isn't in my app drawer or anywhere where I can access it easily, no widgets or anything. I've tried uninstalling updates, disabling it, and re-enabling it and nothing is working. I'm not sure if there's much I can do without rooting (f*** you AT&T) but does anyone else have this issue?

its hidden in the "music" app along with tunein

Same problem here. Went to remove as much att crap as I could and saw it listed in my installed apps much to my surprise.. And yet I couldn't find it anywhere. I ended up installing the paid version through the amazon app store with no problems. Just strange...
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UMGixxer said:
its hidden in the "music" app along with tunein
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That's really annoying...
Oh and does anybody know what AT&T Ready2Go is/if it can be disabled?

UMGixxer said:
its hidden in the "music" app along with tunein
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This right here. I'll roll with the free version even if it's through another icon.

rfree2340 said:
That's really annoying...
Oh and does anybody know what AT&T Ready2Go is/if it can be disabled?
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Ready2Go is the setup app for AT&T. It allows you to migrate contacts if you are moving from a non-android phone and copy a config from the AT&T website. It doesn't do anything after that.

rfree2340 said:
That's really annoying...
Oh and does anybody know what AT&T Ready2Go is/if it can be disabled?
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Cannot be disabled. It basically stores info that lets you set your phone up with one click, say if you did a factory reset, you can use ready 2 go to put your phone back like it was before
here: http://mobilitydigest.com/att-ready2go-on-the-sgs2-skyrocket/

I noticed setup dissapeared, does anyone know how to bring that back up?

Ads popping up in notifications.

For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (An app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)

DevonSloan said:
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (And app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
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Have you tried turning off the "Show Notifications" for that app through the Apps option in Android Settings?

DevonSloan said:
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (And app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
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Do as guyd says. If it happens again with another app and the notification is still there, hold it until it changes, then press the "i" button that appears. From there you can do the same.
Note that you cannot block notifications from most system apps

guyd said:
Have you tried turning off the "Show Notifications" for that app through the Apps option in Android Settings?
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A typo in my original post must have made it unclear - the ad was for an app that is not installed. I have no idea what app is pushing the ad.

DevonSloan said:
A typo in my original post must have made it unclear - the ad was for an app that is not installed. I have no idea what app is pushing the ad.
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Regardless, if you hold down on the notification it should show you the source app (not the app that is in the ad, but the app that's pushing the ad) and you'll be able to take action by tapping on the "i" button.

david23c said:
Regardless, if you hold down on the notification it should show you the source app (not the app that is in the ad, but the app that's pushing the ad) and you'll be able to take action by tapping on the "i" button.
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Thanks. I'll try that next time I see it.

If you use Chrome, it could also be the new web notifications feature. Have you visited the Walgreens website in Chrome on the phone?

Sevael said:
If you use Chrome, it could also be the new web notifications feature. Have you visited the Walgreens website in Chrome on the phone?
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+1
If that's the case, you can just clear cookies in Chrome. Though that is definitely not a cool thing to happen in the first place.

Sevael said:
If you use Chrome, it could also be the new web notifications feature. Have you visited the Walgreens website in Chrome on the phone?
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Ugh. I do use Chrome, but I have not visited the Walgreens website on it. (Or ever, anywhere.) I'll see if removing it helps. Thanks.
So now Chrome isn't only the worst desktop browser, it's the worst Android browser. That's an accomplishment.

DevonSloan said:
Ugh. I do use Chrome, but I have not visited the Walgreens website on it. (Or ever, anywhere.) I'll see if removing it helps. Thanks.
So now Chrome isn't only the worst desktop browser, it's the worst Android browser. That's an accomplishment.
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The ads come from other apps. Chrome has never placed ads in the notifications. This is done by something built into the apps. I forget what it's called of the bat. Airpush I think. Some apps do this to make money when they are free apps. There is an app that will detect any app that does this. Then just uninstall it. The above device will cancel notifications completely from the app causing it.

Had the exact same experience on both my S6 and my wife's. Something fishy, no indication what app caused it.

What carrier are you on? I am on Sprint, and their bloatware apps "Sprint Zone" and "Sprint Fun & Games" like to advertise apps in the notification bar every now and then. I hate it, because there is no way to disable the apps unless I root.

bdcooke said:
What carrier are you on? I am on Sprint, and their bloatware apps "Sprint Zone" and "Sprint Fun & Games" like to advertise apps in the notification bar every now and then. I hate it, because there is no way to disable the apps unless I root.
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Sprint as well. That's unfortunate as this will be my first non-rooted phone due to Samsung Pay. I was hoping android/Sumsung had come far enough that I didn't need to root/rom, but it looks like I'm in for a frustrating experience.

DevonSloan said:
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (An app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
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Do you have GoSMS installed? Not sure if it still does it but it started doing something really similar to me a month or so ago.

ITNV said:
Do you have GoSMS installed? Not sure if it still does it but it started doing something really similar to me a month or so ago.
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I'm assuming no because I have no idea what it is.

I'm on Sprint as well. So, we're thinking it was Sprint Zone???

Keebler1175 said:
I'm on Sprint as well. So, we're thinking it was Sprint Zone???
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I think maybe so. I took a screenshot of one today. (I don't know how many have some through as I often just swipe off notifications without looking at them. This was at least the second one today, as right after I swiped one of them away, I decided to make a conscious effort to screenshot the next.) I forgot to press/hold until the "i" shows up to see app info. I'll have to remember that for next time.

Sprint - Featured Apps <-- That's the culprit. You'll want to disable notifications on that application in the settings menu, under all apps, or uninstall it, which is what I did.

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Sprint - Featured Apps <-- That's the culprit. You'll want to disable notifications on that application in the settings menu, under all apps, or uninstall it, which is what I did.
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Thanks. Also, mine showed the option for uninstall, and it seems to have done so. I wouldn't be surprised it if auto-reinstalls, though. Hopefully this works. THANKS!

Its from Sprint Featured Apps. Block its notifications. It can also be uninstalled from Applications>all>uninstall.
I had that same thing happen with my samsjng galaxy s6 from Sprint. Its infuriating adware bloatware.

PSA: disable Mobile Services Manager in System > Apps

NOTE: This might only apply to the Verizon version of the S9/S9+ (SM-G96xU), but for those of you who have this app, disable it.
It's labeled as "Mobile Services Manager" under Settings > Apps (it does not appear in your app drawer in your launcher).
Previously called DT Ignite (or just Ignite), it can and does install apps without your permission as instructed by your carrier. This is in addition to the apps installed on first boot by ConfigAPK (android.autoinstalls.config.samsung) and is guaranteed to just be bloat.
The package name is com.LogiaGroup.LogiaDeck and was found on my device under /system/carrier/priv-app/IgniteVerizon/IgniteVerizon.apk. Without root, you can't delete this package, but you can disable it, which will prevent it from continuing to do its dirty work.

Thx for the tip

psouza4 said:
NOTE: This might only apply to the Verizon version of the S9/S9+ (SM-G96xU), but for those of you who have this app, disable it.
It's labeled as "Mobile Services Manager" under Settings > Apps (it does not appear in your app drawer in your launcher).
Previously called DT Ignite (or just Ignite), it can and does install apps without your permission as instructed by your carrier. This is in addition to the apps installed on first boot by ConfigAPK (android.autoinstalls.config.samsung) and is guaranteed to just be bloat.
The package name is com.LogiaGroup.LogiaDeck and was found on my device under /system/carrier/priv-app/IgniteVerizon/IgniteVerizon.apk. Without root, you can't delete this package, but you can disable it, which will prevent it from continuing to do its dirty work.
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Thats a verizon thing Not on sprint version

Robalboa said:
Thats a verizon thing Not on sprint version
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Sprint has it's own app to install software, I think.

meyerweb said:
Sprint has it's own app to install software, I think.
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yes but you can delete it

Has anyone compiled a list of what apps can be deleted, I'm on the sprint version of the galaxy s9+... Thanks in advance!

i just removed it using adb shell and this tutorial

I found it... SM-G965U - US Cellular:
Force Stop, Storage (clear both), Disable...
mine even uninstalled an update (I didn't perform).

On AT&T, the package name is: com.dti.att

same here Globe in Philippines its just labeled as DT IGNITE, consumed too much data without us knowing its dirty work. d**n carrier
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Hi there. Does anyone know what the app is called for Spectrum Mobile? As far as I know, Spectrum cell service is a relatively new thing (at least here in BFE) so I'll understand if no one is sure. Don't know if it matters or not, but they run off Verizon. Thanks in advance for any advice. I am completely new to any sort of tweaking/customization other than changing some settings here and there. (Basically just being a wimp with a leased phone.) I'm interested in learning all I can, or all I can without voiding the warranty. Lol. Thanks all and sorry if I sound clueless.
Update: still looking on my new phone for possibilities but I did just get on my S7 Edge from Verizon and found Mobile Services Manager using Package Disabler Pro. Wow! Those permissions were ridiculous.

Is it applicable in tmobile as well?

That's why I bought package disabler pro. Eliminates all vzw bloat.

Mobile services manager
I found this app also in the application list on At&t Galaxy S9+, but not in my app drawer. I uninstalled the updates for it and it went from being called mobile services manager to At&t app select. I disabled it and once I did it disappeared completely from my app list all together. It had background data enabled and everything. Sneaky At&t, try to get one iver on me.

justinforeman200 said:
I found this app also in the application list on At&t Galaxy S9+, but not in my app drawer. I uninstalled the updates for it and it went from being called mobile services manager to At&t app select. I disabled it and once I did it disappeared completely from my app list all together. It had background data enabled and everything. Sneaky At&t, try to get one iver on me.
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I have Att S9+ as well but I don't see it even in "Show systems apps". Where did you find it?

sweetboy02125 said:
I have Att S9+ as well but I don't see it even in "Show systems apps". Where did you find it?
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I found it just in the regular app list. I dont believe it was in system apps. It should either be under mobile services manager or att app select.

sweetboy02125 said:
I have Att S9+ as well but I don't see it even in "Show systems apps". Where did you find it?
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Honestly I got tired of At&t bloatware and wifi calling notification staying on my panel. I flashed the U1 firmware to my phone last night. The AT&t firmware has a serious security issue where if I make a call and press the lock key the phone unlocks itself as soon as the call ends or if I get a call and unlock it for any reason it stays unlocked after the phone call. I use headphones at work for my calls and this leaves it unlocked in my pocket doing all kinds of things. At&t says not an issue just pull your phone out and lock it. I say Im not supposed to have my phone at all and I rely on the answer and end call button on my headphones and need it to stayocked in my pocket. I dont have this issue with the U1 firmware. And it has a data switch in the shortcut pull down menu so no background data period.

I am reading this thread after finding it by Google search.
I am trying to find the source of my battery drain on my Samsung Note 8.
While searching and deleting apps, I stumbled across this unknown thing, and here I am.
Btw...
I'm on T-Mobile.

Be aware of this new bloatware system app name! Mobile Device Manager(formerly known as DT Ignite) has now changed it's name to Verizon App Manager. Don't be fooled, disable this so-called 'system app' ASAP to prevent it from installing unwanted apps (mostly games) onto your phone while eating up your phone's resources and data!