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[Q] Incompatible Android Market Apps

Lately, I've been dying to play the game Draw Something by OMGPOP. But sadly, it is incompatible with my Samsung Galaxy Mini.
So, I rooted my phone so I could trick the android market into letting me download. I followed every step in changing device name to Nexus S and fingerprint in the build.prop. I even got an email from Google welcoming me to the Nexus S community. But the apps on the market did not change.
Also, the online market says that my phone is a Nexus S also.
Does anyone know what I can do to get apps to show on my phone or online? I REALLY want to play Draw Something...

U could bypass the market and download it off the internet. u cant update it but u could play it.
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"Your Google Drive is Not Ready Yet" workaround. Get your Google Drive NOW!

Hello all,
If you tried accessing your Google Drive, but it says that it is not ready yet, there is a little workaround I just discovered.
Follow these 2 steps:
(1) Go to the Google Play Store on your Android Device and download the app.
It will automatically log you in, and again give you the same screen stating that your google Drive is not ready yet.
(2) Switch screens internally in the app (meaning, switch to another account if you have more than one, or go into the settings of the app, or whatever) and then press the back button to go back to the main Drive screen. Exiting and reentering the app may work as well, but I don't know because I haven't tried that.
You will notice that once you go back to the app, the message is gone and you have full access to your Google Drive on your Android Device.
**It only gives you access on your phone though, website Google Drive will still not work until its ready**
Enjoy!
PS - Please don't comment things like "why not just wait" or some derivative of that. If you would like to wait, that's great, keep that to yourself. This is for those that don't want to wait. Thanks for understanding.
Edit -
Just found out btw, that you can also just upload directly to Google Docs (any file format), because Google Docs and Drive are going to be Merged and already reflects your 5GB storage amount.
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Here is the desktop application for all those asking
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8UC9mheN6KZUlFHN0R2QU91TmM

Thanks! Didnt work for me, just signed me into google docs and didnt let me go back to the google drive screen, but good find anyway!

Interesting thing is that on my tablet it worked without any work-arounds, but on my desktop it still says its not ready.
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Just upload a file, and It's ready.
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mattmartin77 said:
Thanks! Also, it seems as though they removed the app from the store, so can you pm the the apk if you have it?
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I don't have the apk, but its still in the play store. I just checked. Search Google Drive rather than just Drive.
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Anyone have the desktop application? Thanks for the workaround by the way.

This appears to be gone from the market / play store / whatever it is today. Any chance of posting the apk?

Just got mailed... here is the download link for Windows https://tools.google.com/dlpage/drive#eula

vistagamer said:
Just got mailed... here is the download link for Windows https://tools.google.com/dlpage/drive#eula
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Thanks but link does not work if your drive is not ready

heya,
Hmm, I managed to update to Google Drive through Play Store, however, I'm having issues with step 2 - how do you switch accounts, or go to settings?
This is on a Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.4 - there's no settings key when you're at that "Google Drive is not ready" screen...
Cheers,
Victor

ya same here i just tried. @vistagamer when did you apply for your drive to be on the waiting list?

This doesn't work anymore, switching between screens did nothing for me. Seems google patched the bug fast.

yeah. doesn't work for me either. Bloody Google are really bad at releasing stuff imo. ****, in Australia we are still waiting for official google music (both buying and using it!!)

Drive downloaded from the Play store for me today but wouldn't work. Came home from work and installed on my PC. Uploading files now and the app on my Kindle shows the new files...

I can only sign in to google docs on the drive app, and I cant switch back to the drive screen, so I dont think this works anymore...
tbolt running eternity r230

victorhooi said:
heya,
Hmm, I managed to update to Google Drive through Play Store, however, I'm having issues with step 2 - how do you switch accounts, or go to settings?
This is on a Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.4 - there's no settings key when you're at that "Google Drive is not ready" screen...
Cheers,
Victor
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Just click the button in drive app (the one that you'd create a new document with), and click upload.
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Not working on my GSII, but still many thanks to OP.

Thanks!
took two tries on my Razr.. works great now. Thanks!!

Thanks
I appreciate the download for the desktop client. I installed it on all of my computers.

It doesn't work.
Either way, I a invite from google right after registering a request, so it may be the best way for now.

[FIX] Google Play download/connection problems

Many people have been asking why Google play either fails to download apps or fails to connect at all, so here's a few things that might fix it!
1) Clear the Cache from Google Play in your settings.
(Settings > Applications > Google Play > Clear cache)
2) Try removing your Google account and re-adding it
3) Seems obvious, but try turning your internet of and on
4) Try rebooting your device
5) restart your internet (Through your main hub)
If non of these work, you may be best contacting Google to get it checked out!
Hope this helps
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BodyGuard10 said:
All methods applied ...
Still it's not happening ....
Any other methods are there?
Press thanks if you get helped by me.
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Also tried everything. Even complete uninstall of the play store through titanium backup and reinstall manually the apk. No luck. Internet working fine, only market is dead. The strangest thing is that it was working well, I did not modify anything, then it stopped working.
Please help

If you've tried everything above, you could try restoring your phone. This would be a pain but if you back everything up first shouldnt be too much of a problem. Or you could just leave it a week or so and see if it starts working . If not, I'd say contact Google.
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moose.splash1 said:
If you've tried everything above, you could try restoring your phone. This would be a pain but if you back everything up first shouldnt be too much of a problem. Or you could just leave it a week or so and see if it starts working . If not, I'd say contact Google.
If any of my posts helped, please click the thanks button
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That's the obvious last solution, but it doesn't really make sense. There must be a reason for the market to be doing this. I also tried manually installing a few different versions of the play store apk, not just the latest one. Still the same results.

I know what you mean. Maybe certain devices can sometimes have trouble accessing the market itself, or maybe its just a temporary thing with the Google servers.
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1 more thing.
If you patched any app using lucky patcher, it would have created an odex file in data/app. In order to install it again, you should delete that .odex file.
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I don't recall having used Lucky Patcher. Sadly I will never find out what went wrong. Flashed another rom. It was time for a change anyway

I will try this trick

I think also, if you install a ROM or have a device that does not come pre installed with Google play, that flashing Gapps may be better! Because I've tried manually installing the play store using an apk before. And most of the time it won't downloads apps. Try to flash Gapps as that may solve it. You can get gapps by searching for it followed by your android version on Google ^_^ good luck
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I had a similar issue where my rommed kindle fire either couldn't connect or was unable to download apps from the play store. On connecting to the store the device details failed to register at all limiting greatly the available downloads.
Resolved the issue by using a gmail address for logging into the play store. For some reason using email other than gmail caused an issue.
Also removing/hiding unused devices in play store allows you to reconnect devices correctly it seems.

LeeThargic said:
I had a similar issue where my rommed kindle fire either couldn't connect or was unable to download apps from the play store. On connecting to the store the device details failed to register at all limiting greatly the available downloads.
Resolved the issue by using a gmail address for logging into the play store. For some reason using email other than gmail caused an issue.
Also removing/hiding unused devices in play store allows you to reconnect devices correctly it seems.
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I thought you had to have a Google account/Gmail to sign in to the play store anyway?
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moose.splash1 said:
I thought you had to have a Google account/Gmail to sign in to the play store anyway?
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I think the registration process creates (or allows you to create) a gmail address but you can log into play store with the non-gmail address used to register. Unfortunately it seems doing so causes download problems.

LeeThargic said:
I think the registration process creates (or allows you to create) a gmail address but you can log into play store with the non-gmail address used to register. Unfortunately it seems doing so causes download problems.
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Try using it with a gmail address then? Other than what I suggested I'm not sure to be honest. My last solution was to contact Google but they can't give a lot of support to custom ROMs.
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I had this same problem with my LG Optimus V, famous for this kind of thing. The first time this happen, I clicked on settings, then Applications, then Manage Applications. Then clicked ALL, then Google Play Store. Then I clicked on Force Stop, then Clear Data, then Clear Cache. Then run Google Play Store and agree to terms. This always worked for me using Froyo 2.2.2 -- When that didn't work, I un-installed the updated Google Play Store and reverting back to the basic one.
Later on this problem happened again, but this time it was when I rooted and flashed a custom ROM. I started getting the error message the file didn't download, but this time it was also telling me the file couldn't download because of low memory. Go figure, Optimus V only have 256 megs of internal ram, but anything below 100 megs gives the the Google error. So just before tossing my phone in the trash I read a post somewhere here on XDA forum that showed step by step how to partition a microSD card and link the second partition as internal memory using an app called Link2SD.
So I tried it on a 16 GB card and after rebooting my phone, it fixed it. Never had the problem again. Plus my Optimus V thinks there is 1GB of internal ram now. Being most phones today have 1GB or more internal ram, there should be no reason for this kind of error.

SonicX2014 said:
I had this same problem with my LG Optimus V, famous for this kind of thing. The first time this happen, I clicked on settings, then Applications, then Manage Applications. Then clicked ALL, then Google Play Store. Then I clicked on Force Stop, then Clear Data, then Clear Cache. Then run Google Play Store and agree to terms. This always worked for me using Froyo 2.2.2 -- When that didn't work, I un-installed the updated Google Play Store and reverting back to the basic one.
Later on this problem happened again, but this time it was when I rooted and flashed a custom ROM. I started getting the error message the file didn't download, but this time it was also telling me the file couldn't download because of low memory. Go figure, Optimus V only have 256 megs of internal ram, but anything below 100 megs gives the the Google error. So just before tossing my phone in the trash I read a post somewhere here on XDA forum that showed step by step how to partition a microSD card and link the second partition as internal memory using an app called Link2SD.
So I tried it on a 16 GB card and after rebooting my phone, it fixed it. Never had the problem again. Plus my Optimus V thinks there is 1GB of internal ram now. Being most phones today have 1GB or more internal ram, there should be no reason for this kind of error.
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<< theres another solution guys! Thanks! And nice icon BTW! ^_^
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moose.splash1 said:
<< theres another solution guys! Thanks! And nice icon BTW! ^_^
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My icon, thanks. :fingers-crossed: I like it too. It was that or Sonic the hedgehog. hehe I went with cute instead. Her name is Midori Kasugano. She's from a Japanese Manga series called, "Midori Days"

@SonicX2014 haha nice! I love anime ! Its awesome haha ^_^
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moose.splash1 said:
@SonicX2014 haha nice! I love anime ! Its awesome haha ^_^
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Cool. At least I'm not the only one in here into Anime. :victory:

Hey Guys,
Regarding the latest Play Store update there's this annoying new feature (I was hoping it was some kind of bug) that stacks any updated apps at the top of the "My Apps" list and I find it really annoying.
Is there any way of clearing them so they go back into the list ? Google Maps is still there from 2 days ago and now I have another stuck up there and it looks untidy.
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BLADESMAN1889 said:
Hey Guys,
Regarding the latest Play Store update there's this annoying new feature (I was hoping it was some kind of bug) that stacks any updated apps at the top of the "My Apps" list and I find it really annoying.
Is there any way of clearing them so they go back into the list ? Google Maps is still there from 2 days ago and now I have another stuck up there and it looks untidy.
Sent from NEXUS⁴ via XDA app [AOKP\/\/hitehawkx]​
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This may or not help you, but give this a read:
http://www.guidingtech.com/16923/remove-apps-history-google-play-store/
From what I read so far, you need the updated Google Play App v3.9+ it gives you the ability to select which apps to remove from your "My Apps List" Hope this helps.

Google Play store says my phone is incompatible, could someone please send me .apk?

I bought a breathalyzer that requires an app to use. The app requires android 4.3, so I rooted my Photon Q 4G and installed cm-10.2.1-xt897. However, the google play store still thinks my device is incompatible, even after messing around with Market Helper. I even tried playing around with build.prop manually, which was almost a disaster when it broke my keyboard and I had no way of typing back in the settings I had changed. I changed ro.product.model, ro.product.brand, and ro.product.manufacturer to imitate a Galaxy S3 and S4, neither worked. Anyway, I'd like to try side loading the app on my device to see if it works because I'm pretty sure the google play store is just being stubborn (I've seen other installation issues reported by people with non-rooted phones for this app). Could someone with a compatible phone (stock Android 4.3+) please download this app and send me the .apk file? I'm not asking anyone to steal since it's a free app anyway. Alternatively, could someone explain which settings I should be changing in build.prop to fool the google play store (preferably without breaking my phone)?

DRH48 said:
I bought a breathalyzer that requires an app to use. The app requires android 4.3, so I rooted my Photon Q 4G and installed cm-10.2.1-xt897. However, the google play store still thinks my device is incompatible, even after messing around with Market Helper. I even tried playing around with build.prop manually, which was almost a disaster when it broke my keyboard and I had no way of typing back in the settings I had changed. I changed ro.product.model, ro.product.brand, and ro.product.manufacturer to imitate a Galaxy S3 and S4, neither worked. Anyway, I'd like to try side loading the app on my device to see if it works because I'm pretty sure the google play store is just being stubborn (I've seen other installation issues reported by people with non-rooted phones for this app). Could someone with a compatible phone (stock Android 4.3+) please download this app and send me the .apk file? I'm not asking anyone to steal since it's a free app anyway. Alternatively, could someone explain which settings I should be changing in build.prop to fool the google play store (preferably without breaking my phone)?
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Here you go the apk is attached
Editing build.prop to look like other phones is not a good idea.
And to unlock the play store there is an xposed module available. So install xposed and find the module.:good:
HIT THANX IF I HELPED:laugh:

also there are apk download sites that will allow u to download apps to your pc from your web browser
http://download.freeapk.ru/en.php
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader

Tangodown78 said:
also there are apk download sites that will allow u to download apps to your pc from your web browser
http://download.freeapk.ru/en.php
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader
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This^^^ or go here too! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392504

there is also a Chrome plugin that allows you to download directly from play store but is tricky as you need a fake IME and google account (Fake) lots of ways to get what you need

Nokia here map now available for note 3 and other galaxy phone !!!!

Those looking for an offline navigation can now go to the galaxy app and download Nokia here official map for Samsung Galaxy device....
So hurry and Install the app and be tension free from Google maps which requires Internet connection for Voice Navigation..

But shows an error (SIG_FAILED)
I am Rooted and with Fast & Furious Rom .
Any one know how to get out of this situation...

I have the exact same error, i'm also rooted, don't know if it has any effect on downloads.
It's the first app in Galaxy Apps that gives me this error, i never had problems installing apps from the Galaxy Apps.

Fantastic, can and if yes, where can I download countries to my computer instead of phone?

I am rooted with X-Note ROM and Here works fine. So root is not a problem.
There are comments about installation failure in reviews section in Galaxy App Store and response from Here team telling that old version of Galaxy App Store can cause installation problems and suggestion to update app store.

Installed, Works perfectly. My only issue is I cant login to my HERE Account, It keeps saying Incorrect Email/Password - Which the same works fine on HERE Web. A few more smooth updates, and I hope I can get rid of Google Maps.

Installed & working perfectly, voice navigation working without internet, very good app
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Couldn't install via net (deleted S Browser a long time ago), but reinstalled the Samsung Galaxy Apps apk and installed from there.
Working perfectly, and a nicer UI than OSMand, my default nav tool. Thanks to the OP for the tip.

Where are you guys downloading this Nokia here app ? it's not on the play store i did a quick search and i found Here by Varve is that the one ????
LOL!! My bad i found it its on the Galaxy App store Thank
it installed flawlessly awesome thanks