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[Fix] Fission Android Market 2.2.6 Force Close Fix

So I just found what appears to be a permanent fix for running the new android 2.2.6 market on Fission. I know others like myself were having a lot of issues with this. I'm on the 2.3.1 build of it.
Note: I have tried clearing cache, updating, etc... and haven't had a single Force Close error!
1) So I downloaded a copy of the market apk from here (I used the first alt link):
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/11/download-new-android-market-version-2-2-6-for-all-2-2-phones/
2) Then download the app ZipSigner off of the android market so we can resign the apk.
3) Open zipsigner and type in the location of the android_market.apk that you downloaded.
4) Give the output a new name like android_market-sign.apk
5) Install the new signed market file as you would any other app. It asks you about overwriting but just install it and it will "upgrade" your current app, just install it and it will be successful now.
6) Run the market normally and everything should be good!
Side Note: If you were to have any issues you can also just go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications->All, find the Market entry and click "Uninstall updates" and it takes you back to the normal 2.2.
Let me know if this works for you guys also!

Works great for me! Love it compared to the old market ..thanks for the fix. Never tried it before but its working fine now. What is the signer program for? Im curious what else it could be used for?
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works for me! had to manually put in the file location because it said it was missing a file explorer

droid2andyou said:
works for me! had to manually put in the file location because it said it was missing a file explorer
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Same here, but it worked like a charm. Thanks!

Works well! thank you!

i had this working last night. i signed it on my pc then pushed it to my phone but same method lol

Yea I had to manually type it in since I only have root explorer.
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Works great. Thanks I did have to type it in manually also ,but it works

Edit, Nevermind.

Not workin for me. When try to install I get the "application not installed" warning.
*I installed the one i downloaded though. Seems to work fine...for now.

Thanks ... you know, sometimes it's amazing what you (I) can actually do if you only follow directions.. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thanks!!!
Sure it is going to help many users
If it does work over time I will post it on FRM.
I swore I signed it and it gave me FCs after a few reboots so maybe I did forget to sign
phrozen87 said:
So I just found what appears to be a permanent fix for running the new android 2.2.6 market on Fission. I know others like myself were having a lot of issues with this. I'm on the 2.3.1 build of it.
Note: I have tried clearing cache, updating, etc... and haven't had a single Force Close error!
1) So I downloaded a copy of the market apk from here (I used the first alt link):
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/11/download-new-android-market-version-2-2-6-for-all-2-2-phones/
2) Then download the app ZipSigner off of the android market so we can resign the apk.
3) Open zipsigner and type in the location of the android_market.apk that you downloaded.
4) Give the output a new name like android_market-sign.apk
5) Install the new signed market file as you would any other app. It asks you about overwriting but just install it and it will "upgrade" your current app, just install it and it will be successful now.
6) Run the market normally and everything should be good!
Side Note: If you were to have any issues you can also just go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications->All, find the Market entry and click "Uninstall updates" and it takes you back to the normal 2.2.
Let me know if this works for you guys also!
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Itd not working. I'v got CM 6.1

Worked perfect for me .. even seem 10x faster than the original one I installed! Woot woot!

droid2andyou said:
works for me! had to manually put in the file location because it said it was missing a file explorer
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What did you type in im having problems trying to get it to find the file.
thanks

Thanks phrozen87! It is now up on Fission ROM Manager...gave you credit

droid void said:
What did you type in im having problems trying to get it to find the file.
thanks
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Just put the Android_Market.apk on the root of your sdcard then change the filepath to: /mnt/sdcard/Android_Market.apk
And change the signed output filepath to: mnt/sdcard/Android_Market_signed.apk
Then go to your sdcard either through file manager or root explorer or astro and just run the apk like you would any other.
I had some trouble to but just typing it in worked and now I have this working great!

With the zipsign update that came today you should just be able to select the file using the built in browser. Just give the output any other name like vending-sign.apk or something. Run the file then from any file browser after its signed.
And im not sure if this helps CM as I only have a droid 2 and just kinda accidentally stumbled on this fix as I was playing around with some other files but it prob should work
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I tried again and im still getting the install error. followed your directions, what am i missing?

phrozen87 said:
With the zipsign update that came today you should just be able to select the file using the built in browser. Just give the output any other name like vending-sign.apk or something. Run the file then from any file browser after its signed.
And im not sure if this helps CM as I only have a droid 2 and just kinda accidentally stumbled on this fix as I was playing around with some other files but it prob should work
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What can you accomplish when you zip sign apks?? I did the market fix and it worked well but I wanted to know why they need to be "signed"...can you sign maybe an apk you backed up from an old droid 2 that was rooted and paid for the apk but have a new google account and dont want to pay for it again..would that have them show up in market? Jw?
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[Q] Swype - Need some help since update ICS

Hello,
Anyway when I first got my one s I was able to install swype onto it without any problems, I like it A LOT more then the default junk on it. So last night I wanted the new tmob update, and since I had root and SU I had to do all the voodoo to unroot and relock my phone before hitting it with the RUU.
So now I got it updated and then got root and SU back, so I reinstall all my stuff onto it. I get to installing the swype beta onto it, but this time I get an error saying "error: this screen size is not supported. Check beta.swype.com/android/faq for a list of supported sizes"
Did the screen dpi get changed with the new update or did I miss something?
I think I maybe wrong, I am on 1.53.531.16 710RD which I don't think is the newest tmob. Also when I check for update it's not finding one.

The new Swype beta installer should work. Get it from the official site. They fixed that bug.

Bernardos70 said:
The new Swype beta installer should work. Get it from the official site. They fixed that bug.
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Did that this morning and got the error. I'll delete and re download to check.
Yup, same error. Can you host the install apk for me?
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It is my understanding that you need to do the 3 dot menu mod before Swype thinks your screen size is OK.

el_smurfo said:
It is my understanding that you need to do the 3 dot menu mod before Swype thinks your screen size is OK.
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Do the what now? Never heard of it or did it last time. Got a link with info?
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No, that's not true, you do not need any mod. My One S is completely stock and swype works fine. I will try to upload the apk and PM you with it.

Bernardos70 said:
No, that's not true, you do not need any mod. My One S is completely stock and swype works fine. I will try to upload the apk and PM you with it.
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Thanks, I want to rule out the apk before I mess with stuff.
Must be something I did, your copy is giving a parse error.
LOL Now I see why the error, what you uploaded is only a 1kb file.
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Try this one, it's the actual one...
Do not flash, just unpack and install like any other .apk
MOD EDIT: apk removed. Swype apk is not allowed to be distributed on xda.

rootrider said:
Try this one, it's the actual one...
Do not flash, just unpack and install like any other .apk
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Thanks, and it works fine. Just that was the CORE apk and not the installer, I am not going to knock it. But now when I goto type an icon in the upper left shows a keyboard, I don't recall it but whatever I can live with it.

RiffyDivine said:
Thanks, and it works fine. Just that was the CORE apk and not the installer, I am not going to knock it. But now when I goto type an icon in the upper left shows a keyboard, I don't recall it but whatever I can live with it.
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It asks you to enable swype.
Maybe due to a bug this happens when opening certain programs and returns, also it's enabled. Make shure to check swype settings in settings -> language & Keyboard -> swype.

rootrider said:
It asks you to enable swype.
Maybe due to a bug this happens when opening certain programs and returns, also it's enabled. Make shure to check swype settings in settings -> language & Keyboard -> swype.
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Yes, it worked without any issues. Just needed to turn it on in the settings unlike with the installer where it does it for you. I threw it up on my dropbox so next time if I get this issue again I got a plan.
Well about 2 mins ago it just installed the core files on it's own and synced my license number up. Neat.

RiffyDivine said:
Thanks, I want to rule out the apk before I mess with stuff.
Must be something I did, your copy is giving a parse error.
LOL Now I see why the error, what you uploaded is only a 1kb file.
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D'oh! I should've known better than to trust just going to the apps drawer and going "share" to dropbox. Sorry, bro!

RiffyDivine said:
But now when I goto type an icon in the upper left shows a keyboard, I don't recall it but whatever I can live with it.
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I have not installed the update yet (don't feel like reflashing recovery etc.) But I get that "enable Swype" notification in the status bar (with keyboard icon) quite often.
I love Swype, but it's just a keyboard...how long does beta need to be???
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Google Play Store and incompatible apps

I have noticed recently that a lot of my apps are now listed as incompatible with my Bionic (Gummy 1.2) but if I download them via other resources, they work fine. Could someone explain what gives? and if there is anyway to 'trick' the market into allowing me to choose whatever I want to install and letting me worry about compatiblity?
If this is answered in a different thread I apologize in advance as I am not sure what to search.

Sounds like you're using a custom screen density
Here are patched market
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580827
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demo23019 said:
Sounds like you're using a custom screen density
Here are patched market
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580827
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I tried this and it did not work for me, as seen from the attached I have this installed that the play store says are incompatible with my phone. Any other thoughts? It becomes an issue as I can not install any apps except for a very select few. Is there a way to see what the incompatibility is?

krichmond0306 said:
I tried this and it did not work for me, as seen from the attached I have this installed that the play store says are incompatible with my phone. Any other thoughts? It becomes an issue as I can not install any apps except for a very select few. Is there a way to see what the incompatibility is?
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To install the apk file do so:
after the emulator is started (via jar of beans.exe) click on abd (top left)
then click on install apk and choose the file you want to install on your computer

You can edit build prop to a other high end device and every thing..
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Nova Launcher help?

ok so im new here.
im having trouble updating my Nova Launcher.
When i try to update it via APK file it tells me "an existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed"
and when i try via Play Store "Update for Nova Launcher could not be downloaded due to an error (923)"
can anyone help me...
its really getting on my nerves....

patar.atreyu said:
ok so im new here.
im having trouble updating my Nova Launcher.
When i try to update it via APK file it tells me "an existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed"
and when i try via Play Store "Update for Nova Launcher could not be downloaded due to an error (923)"
can anyone help me...
its really getting on my nerves....
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Have u tried uninstalling and then re installing from play store?

Gizmoe said:
Have u tried uninstalling and then re installing from play store?
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thats the problem... it only give me the option to update or open... no uninstall option...

patar.atreyu said:
thats the problem... it only give me the option to update or open... no uninstall option...
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Have you tried going to the app in app manager and clearing data and cache. If that doesn't do anything you could use a file explorer program to delete it from /system/app folder and then download it from play store.

Gizmoe said:
Have you tried going to the app in app manager and clearing data and cache. If that doesn't do anything you could use a file explorer program to delete it from /system/app folder and then download it from play store.
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im using an Inspire 4g and idk where to find the /system/app folders....... sorry if im too much of a noob... >.>
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just to clarify i havent used an inspire before.... i use mostly samsung...
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figured out how to uninstall it but it wasnt successful....
i guess i should have mentioned im running CM9 on rooted Inspire 4g.... (sorry i didnt say something sooner.. i posted this last night and i was tired.....) >.>

patar.atreyu said:
im using an Inspire 4g and idk where to find the /system/app folders....... sorry if im too much of a noob... >.>
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just to clarify i havent used an inspire before.... i use mostly samsung...
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figured out how to uninstall it but it wasnt successful....
i guess i should have mentioned im running CM9 on rooted Inspire 4g.... (sorry i didnt say something sooner.. i posted this last night and i was tired.....) >.>
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Programs like root explorer will let you delete it. You have to select the r/w option though because /system is r/o by default.

Gizmoe said:
Programs like root explorer will let you delete it. You have to select the r/w option though because /system is r/o by default.
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ok so i got it uninstalled BUT! now it wont install the new app.... i have got the Unknown sources box checked, keeps saying Nova Launcher could not be downloaded due to an error.(923)

patar.atreyu said:
ok so i got it uninstalled BUT! now it wont install the new app.... i have got the Unknown sources box checked, keeps saying Nova Launcher could not be downloaded due to an error.(923)
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Are you able to download other stuff from store or do you get the same error with other apps. I know nova isn't supported on our devices so maybe play store is just blocking it. Do you have the apk of the new version. You could try just copy and paste into you system app folder.

Gizmoe said:
Are you able to download other stuff from store or do you get the same error with other apps. I know nova isn't supported on our devices so maybe play store is just blocking it. Do you have the apk of the new version. You could try just copy and paste into you system app folder.
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well it downloads angry birds. and i thought if an app wasnt supported on a certain device it didnt show up. bc i was running it before and the only problem i came across was that it wouldnt update.
ill try to paste the APK into the system/app folder....
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i rebooted my phone, this time after the loading screen, it said "Android is upgrading/updating" i dont remember which.... but Nova launcher keeps crashing.... trying to run the beta.... it wont start.

You could try and do the fix permissions option in recovery to maybe give it the right permissions. It might need a certain access level. Also it might have to be in /data/app for market to recognize it. Seems weird though that it's giving you so much trouble. I looked it up on my phone and it shows me the app but has the black bar that says "your device is not supported" in place of the download option. It would be nice if all apps just worked the way you wanted them to.

Gizmoe said:
You could try and do the fix permissions option in recovery to maybe give it the right permissions. It might need a certain access level. Also it might have to be in /data/app for market to recognize it. Seems weird though that it's giving you so much trouble. I looked it up on my phone and it shows me the app but has the black bar that says "your device is not supported" in place of the download option. It would be nice if all apps just worked the way you wanted them to.
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ok so it downloaded and installed fine... ... ?
i wish i knew....
NOW if i could get beta to work... lol

patar.atreyu said:
ok so it downloaded and installed fine... ... ?
i wish i knew....
NOW if i could get beta to work... lol
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Lol. Nice. At least it downloaded this time.

Gizmoe said:
Lol. Nice. At least it downloaded this time.
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true true... im not gonna try to push it...
now if i could get my Gallery to show ALL my pix... not just what it wants..... lmfao
:victory:

patar.atreyu said:
true true... im not gonna try to push it...
now if i could get my Gallery to show ALL my pix... not just what it wants..... lmfao
:victory:
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My wifes phone had that same issue. Everytime she took a video or picture she would have to unmount and remount the sd card for gallery to show it, and that only worked sometimes. She has never rooted and was just using the provided 8gb sd card. I bought her a new 16 gb class 10 from best buy for 20 bucks and she hasn't had the problem since.

Nova Launcher update failed
Gizmoe said:
Have u tried uninstalling and then re installing from play store?
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I had the same problem and this worked for me. I had to load a different launcher for it to go to when deleting Nova, then it worked fine.

Re installing it from Play store works for me, however I personally do not like Nova launcher very much

qtpcert said:
Re installing it from Play store works for me, however I personally do not like Nova launcher very much
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I am also not like it...

[Q] Can´t Install applications

I can´t install applications (apk) to the tablet. I am running 4.0.3 Comp 9.2.1.27. I have allowed the unknown sources in the security tab, but when hitting in the apk application, I got the install/cancel option, whne hitting install, the tablet doesn´t accept the option. If I hit cancel, it just cancel the installation. What should I do to be able to install apk?
Thanks
Héctor Aguirre

What app are you trying to install?
Some apps just will not install on the tablet for one reason or the other even if you have the apk file.
Also, what app are you using for the file manager on your tablet? My favorite is ES File Explorer.

I am trying to install of applications, one is Skype keyboard and the other is pulling (pulimento). I am using 2 file managers, and one is Astro, and and the other is X-plore, same problem with both. Thanks for your help.!
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I have to correct the name of the applications : Swype and pulWifi, thanks
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Does your tablet say Safe Mode at the bottom?

No, anything
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same problem on tf300t
I'm having the same problem on my tf300t running 4.2.1 - 10.6.1.15.3.

HectorAguirre said:
No, anything
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Try installing ES and using the ES package manager to install the file, if it doesn't work then I would say the apks you have are incompatible.

If they are system apps, they might need manually copying to /system/app/ and permissions setting to RW/R/R

install button doesn't work
*Detection* said:
If they are system apps, they might need manually copying to /system/app/ and permissions setting to RW/R/R
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I can't install any apk. I can't install anything from the Amazon app store. I attempted to install the bootloader from the Asus website and it still wouldn't work. I can install anything from the play store no problem, but with 3rd party apks the install button won't work. No errors, the install window stays open until I tap cancel. I did attempt a clean wipe of the device. After the wiped I was able to install 3rd party apps no problem, but after a couple of hours I could not it anymore just like before.
Tf300t 4.2.1
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ChristopherPike said:
I can't install any apk. I can't install anything from the Amazon app store. I attempted to install the bootloader from the Asus website and it still wouldn't work. I can install anything from the play store no problem, but with 3rd party apks the install button won't work. No errors, the install window stays open until I tap cancel. I did attempt a clean wipe of the device. After the wiped I was able to install 3rd party apps no problem, but after a couple of hours I could not it anymore just like before.
Tf300t 4.2.1
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The problem is the last update from Google play services. In order to install 3rd party apps you have to uninstall the updates from Google settings ad you should to install 3rd party apks. Hopefully the next update will fix this problem.

Have you enabled Unknown Sources in settings - security?
If not, you can only install from the play store.

^^ Yea that's what it sounds like, but doesn't it usually prompt you to go to the settings to enable that option when you try to install an apk ?

It should. At least it always has for me, but then again I have not been on stock for a long time to remember that well.
And since it is 4.2, it may be another "feature" that google added to protect users (like hiding the Dev Options)

Yea I can barely remember stock either, thank God
I can remember all the RR and SoDs however