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The Xoom is released in Canada now. But the market is so bad compared to living in the USA.
For one, we don't see a 'Tablet App' section, so it simpossible to weed out tablet specific apps, this leaves me with so many FC's on apps. Real stupid by google..
Another ofcourse is we don't see apps such as Google books, Pandora etc.. this was fixable using rac's Market Enabler, but since the wifi xoom has no GSM it won't do anything..
So does anyone have any idea, perhaps modify the vending apk to seem it is located in USA
Thanks alot
Have you tried going to the marketplace from withing your browser? It is a bit more functional. It even shows which apps you have already installed without having to go into the my apps section.
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no difference unfortunately
The Featured tablet apps shows only some tablet apps (in US), not all tablet apps, so even this isn't a solution for your problem. Give it some time, i'm convinced that developrs will update their apps to support Honeycomb.
About the apps that are made for US customers, it should be possible to access US Android Market on wifi only Xoom by using US VPN and disabling other location services in setting, but I haven't tried it.
"Market Enabler "
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Have you tried copying the build.prop from a US Xoom? Just an idea.
i would go with build.prop before enabler. my wifi xoom does the market without issue and I didn't touch carrier status at all.
Market.enabler.wont work
Wifi xoom has no GSM
And I do have the USA xoom imported it
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I have a US imported xoom too. I connected to a VPN in US, cleared Market data from Setting/Applications and the market showed the Tablet Apps section. But... I tried buying apps and I got a message that it's not allowed (or something) by my carrier!!!
This is a stretch but perhaps its tied to your actual google account. An easy enough test would be for a US xoom owner to fudge a non-us address on their google account or a non US one fudge a US address. I believe this is how Amazon is filtering purchases in their new store.
You're right it must be tied to the google checkout account. Does anybody know if it's possible to buy using Gift Cards?
I've had customers purchase AR.Pro with a gift card, certainly.
salahag said:
You're right it must be tied to the google checkout account. Does anybody know if it's possible to buy using Gift Cards?
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well have you tried proving this theory..
by changing locaotin to USA on a google account and sign in with it
I might give this a go, would be interested to know if anyone else has tried it though?
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I got it to work! (sort of)
You have to be rooted
Download paid apps enabler http://www.cohortor.org/paidappsenabler/PaidAppsEnabler_v1.1.apk
Set the country as Us T-mobile
Got to Application settings and and clear data
Restart Market
I can now see Books
But Not featured tablet apps.
Ya thats one thing
but the features tablet apps is another, i dotn get why canadians cant see this wtf.
why cant we see apps that are meant for a TABLET in Canada
Ive thought long and hard about any sense in this, maybe laws etc.. but nothing made sense
this is plain STUPID
Featured tablet apps are not showed in Europe also, not even on a US Xoom.
Yup.same here but in Canada
Anyone know how to contact Google or petition
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Hi,
I think my situation can show a little light on the subject.
I live in TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus). And when I go to my office near the border, the market instantly changes to Euro, enabling me to buy the apps (not all of them shows on the market); and when I go to my home away from the border, the market changes to TL and I cannot buy anymore (Turkey and Google has a little catfight about tax so purchases are disabled)
What I am thinking is maybe the device staples your location by wifi (approx) and then it uses the location (not the provider details) to detemine in which country you are?
I don't know if this might help anyone but, wanted to share; hoping someone solves thes pain in the a.s problem. I am longing for books, youtube, earth and tegra games...
People you do not need anything. No root, no prop files...
I just solved the problem yesterday...
---> Go to Google Maps
---> Settings Tab
---> Latitude
---> Settings Tab
---> Settings
---> Select "Set Your Location/Manually Select a location on the map"
---> "Point on map"
---> Go to anywhere in america tab and hold a point
---> Tap to select this point
Taddaaa, everthing is now open... Books, Earth paid apps everything... As long as you keep your latitude there ( only latitude app cannot be used, It will show you in us(mine is currently in nebraska) ) you can buy and use any app.
After that, just change it back to "Select your location..." (Be aware that when you select back to this option you may lose books and youtube)
I'll copy/paste from my issue on Google's tracker:
I have an Asus EEE Pad Transformer (TF101) with the latest update: HRI66.US_epad-8.2.3.13-20110511
When visiting the Market, I am only presented with Free apps in the Featured section of each category.
I can search for, and find, paid apps. However I cannot purchase them. It returns the following error: The item you were attempting to purchase could not be found.
I am able to purchase some of the apps with my Phone. I can either go to the web based market and purchase them for my T-Mobile HTC Vision, or I can do it on the phone itself. Then I can install those apps in my Asus Transformer.
However, I can't do this workaround with Honeycomb-only applications because I cannot buy them on the phone first.
I'm located in Puerto Rico. I talked to the guy that makes Reddita, and he said that his apps is setup to be available everywhere
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Anyone else have a similar issue? If so, please star my issue on Google's tracker: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16845&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars
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I'm still not sure if it's a location based problem or if it's related to something else. Like I said above, the guy from Reddita says that his app is configured to not discriminate by country. Also, he says that he has sold the app to other Transformer users before.
i was able to purchase apps the last time I checked which was after the 8.2.3.9 update
klau1 said:
i was able to purchase apps the last time I checked which was after the 8.2.3.9 update
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Are you located in the states?
canada, should it make a difference? in google?
klau1 said:
canada, should it make a difference? in google?
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I would hope not. Unfortunately, so far my theory points towards a location restriction specific to Honeycomb devices.
No problems on my Transformer but a while back I had problems buying from my Adam. I went into my Google checkout account settings and just reentered the same credit card info and saved it. I was able to buy apps after that.
XL2001 said:
No problems on my Transformer but a while back I had problems buying from my Adam. I went into my Google checkout account settings and just reentered the same credit card info and saved it. I was able to buy apps after that.
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Thanks for the tip. Tried that (and adding a completely different CC) and it didn't work.
I can however buy apps for my other two devices (G2 and Nexus S).
I bought my Asus Transformer TF101 from Hong Kong, now live in Malaysia, both Malaysia and Hong Kong are in the list that can buy apps, but appear that i'm same with you.
Just can view apps, appear "The item that you request are not found" bla bla...
Free apps can be use. no problem, btw, i have a Motorola Xoom with me too, same issues. Sad.... duh....
somehow my android phone can purchase apps, i turn to my web page android market, and i noticed that, due to i have 5 device registered to my google account, i can buy apps for my phones, but not for my device that dont have "CARRIER" bound with it. This makes our wifi only device cant purchase apps.
i have mailed google about this issues, but nothing yet, dissapointed, hopes anyone get some solutions. thanks.
Market Enabler, available on the Android Market. Buy the paid version for better features.
I had the problem that I couldn't purchase apps that were offered in a different currency than US$ with my AmEx. I had to use a different credit card (VISA) and then it worked.
I have the same problem, it started yesterday. I'm from Puerto Rico.
Suddenly, the quantity of available apps is much less... I can't find Adobe apps, Angry Birds games, Taptu, none of the Google apps!!
When I go to "My Apps" it only shows those installed apps that are still available to search on the market, but the others are not (even if they are currently installed, were installed before)
If I enable the Hotspot on the HTC EVO and connect the TF to it via WiFi, after re-opening the market, it can see all apps as before, including those in "My Apps" section. This happens because the IP provided by Sprint is USA based. Also, if the TF gets connected to the local router, then the market apps availability gets downgraded again...
So, this appear to be a location based issue... but, how it's possible that all those high profile apps that were available just days ago now are not? I did a factory reset today for troubleshooting... and now can't install Adobe Flash and those apps mentioned above
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Market Enabler, available on the Android Market. Buy the paid version for better features.
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Ya, market enabler, but, i have to get rooted, superuser, busybox in order to use that, right?
I would love just to only get rooted and continuing receive Asus OTA updates, can i?
I check and i found the is no way, please help.
Hi (Cant purchase apps in market)
Helo I am also from Puerto Rico Im currently using Samsung Galaxy i9000 (International version) Im currently facing with this error since some time now. I been looking on net since long ago day and night and nothing just crap and no answer from google. I tried froyo gingerbread and iCS version from Teamhacksung and nothing. I tried market enabler (both versions in market) i can see paid apps just well I can download the free apps just fine but in paid apps *the item you were attempting to purchase could not be found* Im getting piss off already before was working just fine.
Looking extensively on net i found this video http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=13888035 ---->error sorry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDZtQWt_8TQ
Sorry is not in English but the guy is using something called Gae proxy that seems an alternative that let you buy the apps. Anyway, for me this no worked I tried several times and still it no let me buy the app or just the market no open. I tried via wifi/data plan (3g) and nothing. I did test with pal he has hero and career from usa and he can buy just fine. I tried with my boss who has Captive and Xoom both failed in market with the same error.
This is very disappointed situation that is taking too much already. I have several friends and ppl I know dropping android just because of that. If i keep having it I will do the same or keep forced to get pirated apps wich i no want.
Still waiting for any fix or google response.....
English not my primary language.
Market Enabler won't work on WiFi tablets
babyken said:
Ya, market enabler, but, i have to get rooted, superuser, busybox in order to use that, right?
I would love just to only get rooted and continuing receive Asus OTA updates, can i?
I check and i found the is no way, please help.
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I can assure you that even if you're rooted and running non-stock ROM, Market Enabler will not help if you're on a wifi-only tablet. I've been trying to find a solution to this problem since the day I got my WiFi-only Transformer but to no avail. Without any development or hacking knowledge whatsoever, there's only so much that I can try.
What I've found out though is this. The wifi-only version appears to track your location differently than the 3G version such that Market Enabler won't work. I have tried VPN (either direct on device or sharing a VPN connection over WIFI, if that makes a difference at all...), I've tried some location spoofing apps. Force stopped the market app and cleared data and cache and trying the VPN and location spoofing again in various combos, unsuccessfully. Also tried turning off all location services. Tried Market Enabler of course and I have the paid version of that too.
What works though is if I'm in another country, and it's a market-supported country, I'd be able to purchase apps without doing anything extra. I can also buy apps through my phone which has Market Enabler working as intended and once purchased I can install the bought apps through the My Apps screen on my Transformer. This is my current workaround, but I'm still very much stuck when I need to buy tablet-only apps which I can't purchase from my phone. Similarly, I can buy apps from the android market website, but only those I can install to the phone and I won't be able to install direct to tablet unless it's a free app.
Note: I live in a non-market-supported country. I've had this problem since Honeycomb, and now I'm on ICS and also using the rebranded Google Play. This problem seems to apply to all WiFi-only tablets, not just the Asus Transformer.
The only reason why there doesn't seem to be much of an outcry on this is because people chiming in that they can buy apps when they live in a market-supported country, so people think the problem is solved.
Hi Guys,
Firstly thx for the great community and all the rooting information and guides. This is my first post, I am not a developer but just briefly interested in coding side of things. lets just say I'm more Mechanical than technological ;-)
Came to this forum to ask some help, I saw the guide on getting to the Amazon App webstore outside the US, but the workaround is not working now.
I wasn't able to get through to the webstore even after trying all the steps mentioned in the guide at this link>
btevrythng {DOT}blogspot {DOT}com/2011/03/how-to-use-amazon-ap
Has anyone tried to access this store recently from Australia / or outside US ?
I tried with a Fake US name / country neutral gmail address / Correct but fake (Google maps) postal address and US CC card number from fakenamegenerator.com .
I also Uninstalled my previous kindle app and the App store attempts,
I am running out of ideas on what am I doing wrong or if Amazon have now plugged this loop hole ? Are they tracking Ip addresses to check locations ? Can anyone who has tried to access the store recently please confirm their results ?
Any ideas on what I am doing wrong ?
Have tried many other things that I found googling them, Just wanted to get to the App store to get the free app of the day.
there is a way...
follow the steps provided at this blog: spimi-tech.blogspot.com
tried it and it worked like a charm
You can also try to tunnel your internet connection through VPN (for instance using (overplay net).
shimonelbaz said:
follow the steps provided at this blog: spimi-tech.blogspot.com
tried it and it worked like a charm
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Tried this and it works, but how much is it reliable? It is ok for free apps, but when I start purchasing apps with my real non-US credit card, do I risk being blocked?
I have a lot o f games like Nova 2 Nova3 9mm Modern combat and they doesnt play in my device.I take a message that its not compatible with my device..is therw a solution?
i hace no problem playing nova 3
omnia1994 said:
i hace no problem playing nova 3
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You download it from the play store?when i go to the store to download it i recieve a message that my device its not compatible with this game.
ntinosterpsis said:
You download it from the play store?when i go to the store to download it i recieve a message that my device its not compatible with this game.
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yup downloaded them from play store. i heard that 3g version have this problem in some countries. mine is wifi version so i have no problem.
what's ur model?
omnia1994 said:
yup downloaded them from play store. i heard that 3g version have this problem in some countries. mine is wifi version so i have no problem.
what's ur model?
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That's true..the 3g versions(n8000) have this problem, i read it before 10 minutes in gamelofts forums that a guy has the same problem with me..what we can do now?wait for gamelofts update?
Good luck with getting updates or anything. I own 13 Gameloft games I can't do anything with since I upgraded from an Epic4G to an SIII and picked up the Note 10.1.
I contacted their customer service who promptly told me each game is specifically made per device to prevent piracy (ah yes, just like how Ubisoft online only DRM prevents that) and told me if I wanted to play any games (even if I own them) I would have to buy them again for THAT specific device. Also they're not that good with updates, if they update their games at all. Personally I no longer buy from them.
Try this.
If you bought them from the Play Store, access the play store from your computer via webpage.
Log into your account
Gotomyour games or apps youve downloaded
Select the one you want to install
When your devices pop up, install from there.
You CAN try to change your device language and input to EN US. Then restart your note. That worked for me a while ago, as some apps/games are region locked.
Also this reminded me of how when i recently swapped notes out, and got a new one, when the update software server asked me where i was located...i was tempted to register as one of the first countries to get JB...but i didnt for safety sake.
Let me know if this works for you. I recently got Google to credit me my Madden 2012 game because EA would not allow the download to the note anymore. Gamelofts policy is snakey at best, but understandable in its explanation. I hope it works
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Try this.
If you bought them from the Play Store, access the play store from your computer via webpage.
Log into your account
Gotomyour games or apps youve downloaded
Select the one you want to install
When your devices pop up, install from there.
You CAN try to change your device language and input to EN US. Then restart your note. That worked for me a while ago, as some apps/games are region locked.
Also this reminded me of how when i recently swapped notes out, and got a new one, when the update software server asked me where i was located...i was tempted to register as one of the first countries to get JB...but i didnt for safety sake.
Let me know if this works for you. I recently got Google to credit me my Madden 2012 game because EA would not allow the download to the note anymore. Gamelofts policy is snakey at best, but understandable in its explanation. I hope it works
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I try this solutions but nothing..i wish that gameloft update the games otherwise go f**k..
Hi,
Are you guys able to access this application on google play store ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro
Whether I try with proxies or my own IP (Belgium), I always end up with a message from Google saying that the app is not available in my country.
I know that the developer stopped this project last year, but I am surprised not to be able to get it anywhere.
I also tried to download the apk for version 1.9 from various websites (free or pro version), and Windows Defender always reject the file stating that it's infected by a Trojan, so I start to wonder if this is a false positive or if Google detected the same and prevents the app from being accessible on the store or so ?
It's the first time that I am facing this situation, and I am very surprised and frustrated not to be able to buy this app which looks fantastic.
Let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you have a working APK backup
Thanks !
For those who are in the same situation and who may be looking for AlarmPad FREE, here is the APK of version 1.9.3 (I believe it's the last).
I am still looking for a way to buy the PRO version, and for now the only solution seems to be in the USA :/
I'm in the USA, and can't find this app in play store.
henry8668 said:
I'm in the USA, and can't find this app in play store.
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Thank you for the information Henry, then I have no clue where this app is available nowadays (it looks like it was widely available in the past).
Note that it appears that my previous apk downloads which were detected by Windows Defender as trojan were false positive since the same file does not trigger the warning anymore.
Too bad I can't simply by the pro version
View attachment 4058815
View attachment MindMe_com.thetalkerapp.main_2.0.4_V55.apk
View attachment AlarmPad_com.mindmeapp.alarmpad_1.9a18_V19512.apk
View attachment Umbrella_com.mindmeapp.umbrella_1.1_V9.apk
View attachment com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro.709.apk
kalhimeo said:
Thanks for the links Stefano
Unfortunately even when installing the pro version from your post with the mindme pro key, it does not detect it as "PRO" (features are restricted as in FREE version).
I have the same behavior with this PRO apk which is the latest version I found.
I tried to contact the developer to know why his app is not available from the PlayStore anymore, but I did not received any answer so far :/
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Well it seems you have to find a new app ... :/
I'm in the UK (used to live in the USA) and I couldn't visit the alarmpro page, but I could visit here and download the app to register it.
kalhimeo said:
Hi,
Are you guys able to access this application on google play store ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro
Whether I try with proxies or my own IP (Belgium), I always end up with a message from Google saying that the app is not available in my country.
I know that the developer stopped this project last year, but I am surprised not to be able to get it anywhere.
I also tried to download the apk for version 1.9 from various websites (free or pro version), and Windows Defender always reject the file stating that it's infected by a Trojan, so I start to wonder if this is a false positive or if Google detected the same and prevents the app from being accessible on the store or so ?
It's the first time that I am facing this situation, and I am very surprised and frustrated not to be able to buy this app which looks fantastic.
Let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you have a working APK backup
Thanks !
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I'm in the UK (used to live in the USA) and I couldn't visit the alarmpro page, but I could visit here and download the app to register it.
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you mean it s working from uk correct ?
kalhimeo said:
you mean it s working from uk correct ?
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YES.
thanks, i will try next time I cross the channel
Old thread but I have the pro version. Don't know how the powers-that-be would feel about me sharing the apk. The developer has stopped providing support for this app and the backup service (which is why I bought it) doesn't work anymore.
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Old thread but I have the pro version. Don't know how the powers-that-be would feel about me sharing the apk. The developer has stopped providing support for this app and the backup service (which is why I bought it) doesn't work anymore.
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Hello ParrotSquawk,
Thank you very much for the offer Actually I posted the pro apk here some time ago thinking it would not be a problem since there was no way to buy it anymore and development stopped as well, but the moderators didn't appreciate that...
For info even with the pro apk you cannot access the pro features, it somehow checks on google play if you bought it and locks it to free version.
I gave up on alarmpad for that reason. I wanted to use it because of its tasker integration, but ended up using ClockTask plugin. Not exactly the same thing but also very well integrated with tasker.
Cheers !
I don't know how much help this is, I was worried that I would need to find an alternative when i upgraded my 3½ year old S7 Edge to my Note 10 +.
Thankfully, despite being no longer available, it transferred over through SmartSwitch and is working fine except for the sign in/backup feature.
That said, does anyone else know of any other app that works like AlarmPad? It is a must for me as I'm on shift work and EVERY duty is different.
Old thread..but...
My biggest issue with this app currently is that the data can't be backed up anymore. If I reset my phone I have to create all the alarms and hashtags again. (My phone does not have root available).
If someone could recode it to backup and restore using an SD card ... That would be great.