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Instaling market and gapps on stock 5699

I've been using the new stock tnt 5699 for 3 days now, it seems to be far more stable and fast than previous versions, flash plays well on almost all the web pages I've tested, it only needs market and google applications to turn it into a really useful rom. So these are the modifications to "The Viewsonic G Tablet Super Thread (w/Market, Gmail, and Maps!)" to have it up and runnig:
1. Download and install z4root
2. Run z4root and choose "permanently root" to root your gtablet
3. Download and install rootexplorer
3. Run root explorer and Mount "/system" as R/w
4. Download and unzip gtablet ( http://forum.xda-developers.com attachment.php?attachmentid=432583&d=1288749538) into your sdcard
5. Copy the contents of G Tablet\permissions to System\etc\permissions
6. Copy the contents of G Tablet\lib to System\lib
7. Copy the contents o G Tablet\APP into your system\app folder
8. Install them in this order:
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
Talk.apk
Vending.apk
Gmail.apk
Maps.apk
9. Make sure you remount "/system" as R/O when you're done!
10. Restart your G, Connect to Wifi
11. Open rootexplorer and Mount "/system" as R/W
12. In rootexplorer long press in "/system/build.prop" and choose "open in text editor"
13. Where it says "ro.product.device=harmony" change it to: "ro.product.device=olympus"
14. Press menu button and select save and exit.
15. Perform the following steps:
Go into Settings.
Go into Applications.
Select Manage Aplications (all).
Select Market.
Select Clear Cache.
Select Force Stop.
Hit back button once.
Select Services Framework.
Select Clear Data.
Select Force Stop.
Back to home screen.
16. Open market (you should get an error message)
17. Reboot gtab.
18. Let it sort things out on its own. Go into Market.
19. Enjoy Market.
The only thing not working is the google calendar
Hope this is useful

Thanks this is extremely helpful. What are the three copied folders Permission/Lib/App needed for?
Also, are you getting any force closes with any of the apps after installing the market?

Android Market without rooting?
Is it possible to install the Android Market without rooting? Or un-root after installing the Market?
The reason I ask is movie rentals from the Android Market. Movies won't play on rooted devices. Just wishing there were some way of getting movies rentals to work.

digitalcoup said:
Is it possible to install the Android Market without rooting? Or un-root after installing the Market?
The reason I ask is movie rentals from the Android Market. Movies won't play on rooted devices. Just wishing there were some way of getting movies rentals to work.
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I haven't tried it on the Gtab, but I'd look at Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper). It allows you to unroot/root if you're already rooted. It was developed for the Kindle Fire to re-root after OTA updates, but it also works to backup and unroot for apps that don't like root. I've used it on a couple of non-Kindle devices and it works great.

I was successfully able to run this:
- with temporary root
- using free es file explorer
The changes I did were:
2) instead of Permanent Root, I chose Temporary root. I needed to enable USB debugging first, but temporary root worked.
3) Instead of root explorer I used ES file Explorer. The Viewsonic-installed 1.x version did not work. I downloaded a newer version 1.6.1 from estrongs.com
Also, it took a few tries for market to show up under "system applications" in tap&tap's settings screen. I didn't have an "applications (all)", it may have been a root explorer thing.
I'm waiting for Market to self update like help says it will. This old version did FC on me once.

You don't even need root to install the Market on stock!
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Have u tried this on an unrooted gtab? If so are the steps the same without the need to rw
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Wait a sec, does system even need rw? Without root it cant be changed to rw.
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I have a question about step 3. How do you download root explorer when you don't yet have access to the Market?
[Edit] Never mind. I found an alternative method of getting gapps on to my Gtablet. It is an update file that automated the gapps install. Do a web search for "Gtablet Back to Stock w/ a few modifications" and you will find it. It is a February 22, 2012 entry of a blog entitled "Salvatore's Place"

I did the above and every thing works perfect except that I have the old market and its not updating. any help on that?

junooni said:
I did the above and every thing works perfect except that I have the old market and its not updating. any help on that?
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I wrote a program called OogleVox, which installs the Play Store on rooted devices. It is a little more comprehensive than these instructions and other than modifying the build.prop it sets everything up. Does anyone want to try it out? http://goo.im/devs/danifunker/OogleVox
Please post your results.
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danifunker said:
I wrote a program called OogleVox, which installs the Play Store on rooted devices. It is a little more comprehensive than these instructions and other than modifying the build.prop it sets everything up. Does anyone want to try it out? http://goo.im/devs/danifunker/OogleVox
Please post your results.
Sent from my XT860 running ICS
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Okay, so I have TNT Lite 4.20 installed. Will your prog install the Play Store on my tablet? Do I install it like any other .apk?
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Some apps in zip won't install
Everything worked fine until I tried to install googleservicesframework.apk. Goes thru process then says App not installed. Help!

how to install application android phone???

please guide me

Download app in market, once finished open the downloaded app and install
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GO to market application>> Sign up if you haven't already>> Search for the app you want>> Press download>> Accept&Download>> NOw you will have your app downloaded>> Go to app drawer and find the app you installed and play with it.

If you're installing an app which you downloaded on your computer, do this:
connect your device with your computer
copy the downloaded app (.apk) onto your device into any folder
go to your basic file manager which should be included on your device
search for the app which you copied
click on it and it should be ready to be installed
IF it doesnt work, go to settings and change the option to enable your device to install 3rd party apps.

In order to install an Android application onto the device in question, proceed with the following steps:
1. Using the Applications Menu, open the Android Marketplace.
2. Here, any option from Applications to Games or Search may be accessed. Utilize these tools to find the desired application. Use the Search to find a specific one or simply browse until the first appealing one comes up on the list.
Each application should come with its own rating and description. Evaluate carefully.
Simply click on the application to view more details and click the Install button towards the bottom of the screen.
4. The next screen describes what it will require to work. Simply agree to the terms and it is installed.

Problem with Play Store

I seem to be having a problem with the play store - seems i can't install/update any of my apps - I'm getting an error - "Unknown error code during application installation: "-110" "
I have tried removing the cache etc from the application menu but it doesn't make any difference. I have tried re installing an APK to the system/app folder, but that didn't help either.
I'm at a bit of a loss

I have the same problem too.
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try clear app data... is ur play store version up to date? maybe ur playstore is trying to update itself while u try to download an app... try leaving the playstore running ... and connected to internet for abt 30 minutes....
or install the latest apk urself...
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go to settings > application manager > all > check the download manager is not disabled .. if does enable the download manager ... if still cannot reset to factory default may do the trick

[Q] How to manually install - getting "App not installed." error

I am trying to install an App which for some reason will not install in the country I am visiting. The App is a free App, but Google Play has blocked it from downloading into this country. I managed to download the app from the evozi apk-downloader but when I click on it in File Manager it will not install and I get an "App will not install." error.
I would like to try and install the app manually but despite all my searching have not been able to come up with a way to do this. I tried copying the apk file to the system/app directory and rebooted, but that did not work. I then downloaded ZipSigner to sign the apk file and put the created opex file in the system/app folder and rebooted again, but still no results. I've tried some other installers but still unable to get it to install, even when I am offline with my GPS off.
How can I manually install an app to bypass the Google app installer?

charliep8 said:
I am trying to install an App which for some reason will not install in the country I am visiting. The App is a free App, but Google Play has blocked it from downloading into this country. I managed to download the app from the evozi apk-downloader but when I click on it in File Manager it will not install and I get an "App will not install." error.
I would like to try and install the app manually but despite all my searching have not been able to come up with a way to do this. I tried copying the apk file to the system/app directory and rebooted, but that did not work. I then downloaded ZipSigner to sign the apk file and put the created opex file in the system/app folder and rebooted again, but still no results. I've tried some other installers but still unable to get it to install, even when I am offline with my GPS off.
How can I manually install an app to bypass the Google app installer?
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did you enabled allow installation of apps from sources other than Play store if not go settings> Security> tick unkown sources and try it again it will surely help..and use the file browser from the phone and find the apk that you want to install n click on it and install
hit thanks button if helped

The app I want to install is FlightAware - I travel a lot, hence my desire to install this app before I return to the USA. I found that the ShopSavvy apk also has this problem. Both of these are freeware but somehow they won't install on my phone. My Google account was created in the USA with a USA address and has a USA credit card attached to Google Wallet, but with both apps I just get a "App not installed." error.
I already have the Unknown Sources - Allow installation of Apps from unknown sources Checked and the Verify Apps - Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm - Unchecked.

hmm then you sure those apks work correctly sometimes errors occur when its incorrectly or incompletely tampered.. or else try this go to settings> application manager>google play store and clear data and clear cache and do the same in google play services and try again
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No, that did not work. I am really looking for a more technical solution to explain how to manually install an opp. Is this not possible in Android?

charliep8 said:
I am trying to install an App . . .
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I am assuming your phone is rooted. If not, then it will be better to root it before going further.
Here is a link you can try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231949
The ADB SDK is available here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

App not installed fix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJTDwrp-gkQ

Video shows him choosing sim unlock, what does that have to do with apk not installed?
AngelFRANTIX said:
App not installed fix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJTDwrp-gkQ
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[Q] Tasker not restoring after Lollipop upgrade on Nexus 5

I upgraded to Lollipop yesterday and everything went perfect except for the Tasker restoration. Tasker is the only app of around 150 that did not restore.
The symptoms are really weird:
The Google Play store on my desktop computer says Tasker is already installed and I can't install to my Nexus 5
The Play store on my phone, tries to install and then throws an Unknown error code during application install: "-505"
I tried to restore Tasker (app + data) from Titanium Backup, but it just sat there trying to restore for 30 minutes
I tried to install the .apk directly but got a message that I couldn't install
Using TotalCommander and deleted the Tasker folder and still can't install (APK install or Play Store)
I'm not sure what to try next. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

aagha said:
I upgraded to Lollipop yesterday and everything went perfect except for the Tasker restoration. Tasker is the only app of around 150 that did not restore.
The symptoms are really weird:
The Google Play store on my desktop computer says Tasker is already installed and I can't install to my Nexus 5
The Play store on my phone, tries to install and then throws an Unknown error code during application install: "-505"
I tried to restore Tasker (app + data) from Titanium Backup, but it just sat there trying to restore for 30 minutes
I tried to install the .apk directly but got a message that I couldn't install
Using TotalCommander and deleted the Tasker folder and still can't install (APK install or Play Store)
I'm not sure what to try next. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Questions go in Q&A.
And yes, there have been some Google Play issues today. It will resolve itself.

Just tried to install using adb and got the following error:
adb install "C:\Users\aagha\Desktop\Tasker.4.5u1.apk"
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Tasker.4.5u1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION perm=net.dinglisch.android.tasker.PERMISSION_RUN_TASKS pkg=com.brandall.nutter]
Not sure where to go from here.

Thanks. Sorry. Can I move the thread?

aagha said:
Just tried to install using adb and got the following error:
adb install "C:\Users\aagha\Desktop\Tasker.4.5u1.apk"
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Tasker.4.5u1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION perm=net.dinglisch.android.tasker.PERMISSION_RUN_TASKS pkg=com.brandall.nutter]
Not sure where to go from here.
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From this error, I decided to remove the Utter application (com.brandall.nutter) and then Tasker installed fine.

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After lollipop i have been facing the following issue.
If i add a task of say "turn mobile data on/off" it gives the following message(see attachment).
Plz helpppp...

Imranhakro said:
After lollipop i have been facing the following issue.
If i add a task of say "turn mobile data on/off" it gives the following message(see attachment).
Plz helpppp...
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I am facing the same problem (and i think everyone using Tasker in Lollipop), and i think it's because the route to swith on and off 3g mobile data has changed in Lollipop and Tasker should get updated sometime.
There is no problem with other settings like wifi or location settings using Secure settings (app that isn't able to turn on and off mobile data either).
If someone knows about some plugin for this, would be appreciated.
EDIT: I have found this: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/toggle-data-5-lollipop/
It's an app that can be used as a widget and Tasker/ locale plugin for turning on and off mobile data. Still have to try it but sure it works. It's a temporary solution but it's better than nothing