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how do you get market apps that are unavailable to KF

Hi,
This is a subject that came up while discussing something else in another post, but it's important to me so I hope posting it here will be helpful both for me and others.
Many times, apps that are available in the Market state that they are uncompatibale with kindle Fire. When I got the apk file from another source, I was able to install it on my rooted KF with no problems whatsoever.
I don't know why this happens, but I understood (from the other thread) that the device's ID cand be changed so that the Market thinks it's a different device and will let me download and install the app.
How can I do that? I have the original KF without any ROM changed, only rooted.
If someone could post directions as to how this could be done (newbie level, please...) it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Yossi

here is a very usefull thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423184
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powerpoint45 said:
here is a very usefull thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423184
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Thank you.
It seems the solution in the thread only works on nonstock Kindle Fire.
I haven't changed the rom on KF and don't really want to do that unless I have no choice.
Is there another way?
Yossi

ysnv13 said:
Thank you.
It seems the solution in the thread only works on nonstock Kindle Fire.
I haven't changed the rom on KF and don't really want to do that unless I have no choice.
Is there another way?
Yossi
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You could try sideloading your apps but I recommend rooting or installing a ROM based off stock like MoDaCo.
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The problem with the default Kindle ROM is that the bar at the bottom is oversized like two times compared to the default Android one. A lot of apps are perfectly fine on the Kindle, but there are some that get cut off because of that bar. So because of that, they simply don't mark it as compatible. If we had a fullscreen option globally, it wouldn't be a problem.

Jessical said:
The problem with the default Kindle ROM is that the bar at the bottom is oversized like two times compared to the default Android one. A lot of apps are perfectly fine on the Kindle, but there are some that get cut off because of that bar. So because of that, they simply don't mark it as compatible. If we had a fullscreen option globally, it wouldn't be a problem.
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Some of the ICS ROM s have fullscreen options.
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root and then install gapps

bradlier said:
root and then install gapps
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I tried this, gave up and installed Gede's ICS.
Every time I tried to download & install an app with Google Play It would crash. I tried uninstalling, installing from KFU, fixing permisions with the TW recovery and still would crash.
The other issue with using the stock kindle and root is your Build.prop may prevent you from getting many things that you may want to run that the kindle may be capable of running but can't due to restrictions set by the dev.

Requesting stock ROM + apps

I deleted a bunch of stuff with TB thinking when I factory reset I would get it all back! The first thing I've noticed so far is that when I go to Settings > Accounts & sync, Settings FCs with the message "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped". I don't think I messed anything else up...
Therefore I'm requesting the stock ROM, to flash and start fresh. Also, I've found some dumps with the stock apks, but if anyone knows which ones will get my 'Accounts & sync' working again, that would be very helpful!

I am also wondering if anyone has stock from. I forgot to backup my stock from..
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I exchanged the tf300t today for a brand new one. I'm willing to provide a stock ROM, or at least dump the system, if someone can teach me how.

You can download the OTAs from Asus' website, just extract once and flash in CWM.

.psd said:
I exchanged the tf300t today for a brand new one. I'm willing to provide a stock ROM, or at least dump the system, if someone can teach me how.
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Well I am guessing its just a normal backup from cwm?.. Anyone want to chime in.
Is there a link to the specific location on Asus website.
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dfoote626 said:
Well I am guessing its just a normal backup from cwm?.. Anyone want to chime in.
Is there a link to the specific location on Asus website.
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http://bit.ly/LAknv9

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http://bit.ly/LAknv9
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Thank you...©
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What to do about a flash player?

Since Adobe is not supporting flash player for this tablet. Is there any way to get the flash player file and install it? I know android versions before 4.0 allow it to work. It really sucks not having one on here. Especially since football started.(GO BEARS!). I TRIED SO many browsers but none of them seem to work.
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dpshptl said:
Since Adobe is not supporting flash player for this tablet. Is there any way to get the flash player file and install it? I know android versions before 4.0 allow it to work. It really sucks not having one on here. Especially since football started.(GO BEARS!). I TRIED SO many browsers but none of them seem to work.
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Does this link work for you? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.flashplayer&hl=en
I already had Flash from previous devices, so even though I just got my new Infinity I still saw its under my download list on Google Play and downloaded. Otherwise, you can always search for Flash 11.1 APK on google and simply install it manually.
Just in case you didn't know. To play flash you have to have the Flash plug in. Then several browsers that support flash start working after that plug in is installed. Exception is Chrome that does not support flash but stock, dolphin, firefox, opera etc. supports flash with the single common plug in.

You can always download directly from Adobe's site as well (it's under archived files or something like that).
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Here's a link to the 11.1 APK
http://db.tt/7rrvsV5i

I TRIED this link and was able to download the app and see it on my desktop. When I click the icon it takes me to the settings using a browser. But when the browser opens nothing comes up its a blank page. I also tried the first link with the Google app link. It takes me to the Adobe install area and I just keep hitting the install button but nothing happens. The install button just stays there.
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dpshptl said:
I TRIED this link and was able to download the app and see it on my desktop. When I click the icon it takes me to the settings using a browser. But when the browser opens nothing comes up its a blank page. I also tried the first link with the Google app link. It takes me to the Adobe install area and I just keep hitting the install button but nothing happens. The install button just stays there.
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Here's a link to the 11.1 APK
http://db.tt/7rrvsV5i
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did you click on this link? on your pc, click it, then in the top right corner select Download>Direct Download. Save it your desktop and then move it your memory card. Or, on your tablet, just click the link, and then download it. but which ever option you choose, make sure you save it to a memory card.

I used this link and was able to download it. I'm not sure if it's on the sd card or the tablet. I'm able to open flash pages but they are very pixelated. I'm not sure how to fix this. Also anytime I go to a flash enabled page it will ask me to click on an icon to enable flash. Then it will try to load the page but it will be pixelated. almost there just need a little more help. Thanks to everyone for their help
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dpshptl said:
I used this link and was able to download it. I'm not sure if it's on the sd card or the tablet. I'm able to open flash pages but they are very pixelated. I'm not sure how to fix this. Also anytime I go to a flash enabled page it will ask me to click on an icon to enable flash. Then it will try to load the page but it will be pixelated. almost there just need a little more help. Thanks to everyone for their help
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Its in your Download folder. Use your file manager to find it and tap on it to install it. Save a copy to your card.
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dpshptl said:
I used this link and was able to download it. I'm not sure if it's on the sd card or the tablet. I'm able to open flash pages but they are very pixelated. I'm not sure how to fix this. Also anytime I go to a flash enabled page it will ask me to click on an icon to enable flash. Then it will try to load the page but it will be pixelated. almost there just need a little more help. Thanks to everyone for their help
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You can go to browser setting and plugin then select Always instead of On demand to make automatic loading of flash without extra click if that is what you prefer.
As for pixelated apperance, it is due to the fact you are running lower resolution video on full HD screen. You can either not make it full screen, or change the source to HD rather than probably default 480p or perhaps even lower 240p video.

Although I no longer have a Infinity you could try googling the Nexus 7 method and see if that works for your tablet.
The simplest method that I've found was to simply download the Adobe Flash apk from online then uninstall and re-download Dolphin browser mini. Make sure to download the mini version as the normal one no longer supports flash.

I use Yahoo's stat tracker for fantasy football. I attached some screen shots of what it looks like. I can't figure out what's going on. It's not a video so I can't change the resolution like someone suggested. I also go to pbskids.com so my son can play games. That too is pixelated. I can't get to stat tracker so no screen shot. I also have one of the Adobe setting page which is bad too.
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Have you tried a different version of Flash? I have 11.1.115.17 loaded and don't get the pixelated screens like you do...
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Do you have a link to that version which works for you?
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I did have the same pixelisation effect with flash. Even with the version mentionned anbove (you can get it on adobe website
The effect seems linked with Firefox since I have only with it (did not have it with maxthon or stock bowser)

I TRIED 11.1.115.17 and 11.1.115.16_4.0+ and still not working right. one site says I need at least version 10. Another site says I need a flash player. One of the version worked but was still pixelated. Any other ideas? could my tablet be bad? How do I change the dpi? maybe that might help.
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dpshptl said:
I TRIED 11.1.115.17 and 11.1.115.16_4.0+ and still not working right. one site says I need at least version 10. Another site says I need a flash player. One of the version worked but was still pixelated. Any other ideas? could my tablet be bad? How do I change the dpi? maybe that might help.
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Try a different browser, such as Boat browser...
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Problem solved! I was using chrome and fire fox both kept giving me different problems. I used the stock browser and everything works fine. Thanks everyone
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How do I fix the DRM engine issue for Hulu :)

I realize cromi has a fix for the DRM engine, but I'm trying to find a fix for cm10.1 / PA v3.15.
I have found the hulu mod apk, but it doesn't offer HD playback.
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6Flip9 said:
I realize cromi has a fix for the DRM engine, but I'm trying to find a fix for cm10.1 / PA v3.15.
I have found the hulu mod apk, but it doesn't offer HD playback.
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Cromi fixed this by:
Go into /system/vendor you will see a folder called lib.org, just rename this folder to just lib, then reboot your tablet. Download and install Hulu plus from play store, that's it. You don't need the Huluplus hack version anymore. If you already installed the hack version, remove it first.

That hack/folder probably doesn't exist on CM10
The hacked Hulu+ app should work

sbdags said:
That hack/folder probably doesn't exist on CM10
The hacked Hulu+ app should work
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Yeah didn't work
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6Flip9 said:
Yeah didn't work
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Heck I'm using CROMI and installed the Hulu+ hack and it still won't work..
Anyone have any ideas?

owlieowl said:
Heck I'm using CROMI and installed the Hulu+ hack and it still won't work..
Anyone have any ideas?
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You don't need hulu+ hack, just install the latest cromi and during the installation, select hulu+. Once boot up just download Huluplus straight from the market and it should work fine.

[ROM][4.3][EXPERIMENTAL] CyanogenMod 10.2

*** This will be a one time build and post before nightlies start, so you can enjoy 10.2 for a bit until it goes live. ***
1. Make sure you are on the ASUS 4.2 bootloader
2. Make sure you are using TWRP 2.5 or greater or CWM 6.0.3.x
3. Download the ROM here md5: dfae3ea0caac535f15cdb2daea82c585
4. Download the 4.3 gapps here md5: c34cc1d0d8f7209feed07a6af308405e
5. Make a backup before proceeding, you are heading into experimental territory.
5. Install CM, then flash gapps.
6. Reboot
I won't be monitoring this much, as for bugs etc, so feel free to help each other here.
*** Please do not file bugs or report bugs, for both this ROM or against apps that may force close, etc to Play Store developers. ***
Known issue(s):
1. Can't install Chrome Beta from the market (due to some selinux whitelist issues)
2. Some apps are not up to snuff yet with 4.3, they crash.
3. You may need to re-install some of your Google Apps installed from the market if you don't wipe the tablet out.
4. Netflix doesn't play video in HD, it will continue to play sound and subtitles, but video will freeze at the last moment it was in SD resolution.
5. Secondary user profile issues.
6. You tell each other!
ENJOY!
Donate to the devs:
dasunsrule32
xplodwild

Thanks downloading now, this will compliment CM10.2 on my HTC one

it boots and so far works fine

Yeah, everything works except for a few bugs.
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Was just going to ask if you had plans for 10.2 and here it is. Down loading now.
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I plan to go as far as the h/w will let us go.
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The md5 is different on goo?
The MD5 on goo.im is the same as what I downloaded. Running very smooth.
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Thanks for the work! Seems to run great for me now that I'm using your repo for the vendor binaries. Much obliged.

will this also be the official gapps for the device or it'll be whatever rootzwiki is putting out? would be nice to remove apps freely available on playstore (example: gmail and maybe others)
thanks for reading.

So far other than some lag here and there this is strangely the best ROM I have used on this device

Was wondering when this was coming.
Thanks again for all the work to keep our tablets current and relevant!

Just finished flashing this new ROM, but I couldn't get superuser permissions in any app.
The root problem is a headache in 4.3, our fantastic devs will surely find a way to get over that problem.
Thanks.
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soyusado said:
Just finished flashing this new ROM, but I couldn't get superuser permissions in any app.
The root problem is a headache in 4.3, our fantastic devs will surely find a way to get over that problem.
Thanks.
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It works fine, and that has been patched in this build. Try reinstalling the app your having trouble with.
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soyusado said:
Just finished flashing this new ROM, but I couldn't get superuser permissions in any app.
The root problem is a headache in 4.3, our fantastic devs will surely find a way to get over that problem.
Thanks.
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Try this, go to settings and enter developer options, then look for the tab that says Root access, select apps and ADB. Reboot and check for root.

dasunsrule32 said:
It works fine, and that has been patched in this build. Try reinstalling the app your having trouble with.
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I've flashed the 07-30 build, it's the same as in the op's link for the ROMS.
I tried all root apps that I have couldn't get superuser permissions in any.
But I didn't uninstalled them maybe that was why I had the problem.
Actually the ROM is very good for an experimental.
Thanks man, you're the best.
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Try this, go to settings and enter developer options, then look for the tab that says Root access, select apps and ADB. Reboot and check for root.
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OK, I'll flash the ROM again and going to do as you suggest.
EDIT:
Your advice worked great.
Now start a new tour, Android 4.3.
Thanks.
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I cant wait to Flash this. Android 4.3's TRIM support should really help reduce the constant lag that often makes our Transformers completely unusable most of the time. Mine has been sitting at home running the boinic application for the past week as I cant even type out an email without the lag.

KMyers said:
I cant wait to Flash this. Android 4.3's TRIM support should really help reduce the constant lag that often makes our Transformers completely unusable most of the time. Mine has been sitting at home running the boinic application for the past week as I cant even type out an email without the lag.
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It's pretty good now
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This is for you Titanium Backup users. I would not restore data, this is a new version of android.
For TiBu fix
Go: menu > preferences > backup folder location
Click: Detect > Whole Device
Change location to "/storage/emulated/legacy/TitaniumBackup"
(if you have no backups saved to SD, hit Back nav key until you can select this directory manually)
IF asked if you'd like to move files to new directory, select NO
You then can restore apps.
On TiBu's Twitter they released a beta which supposedly fixes inability to uninstall apps via TiBu, but I haven't tested this
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Nice!
...I never thought I was going to find this in the forum today, amazing, I want to try it right now, but first I must know if the HDMI port works, because right now is my only way to watch movies on the TV...
Thanks for your great work!

josedaniel said:
...I never thought I was going to find this in the forum today, amazing, I want to try it right now, but first I must know if the HDMI port works, because right now is my only way to watch movies on the TV...
Thanks for your great work!
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You should try it yourself, make a backup in case that hdmi doesn't work but if it does you stay in Android 4.3.
I'm feeling it a little bit smoother than CM 10.1 not a single FC or random reboot on latest version.
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