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In case there's somebody around here wondering, I'm starting a thread to show you how to download FREE apps if you don't have market access. Any FREE app you can find online in .apk form is yours. Please note you DO NOT need ROOT ACCESS to follow these steps, but I recommend it anyways, so use that nifty search bar and try it out.
Note: This is a method only for installing FREE APPS that are already free. Some people complain of not having the market app, others have market crash issues. This method is only to be used as an alternate to the Market if you do not have market access.
What you'll need:
Method of data transfer between phone and computer (USB Cord, MicroSD adapter, etc)
ASTRO File Manager- Found in the Android Market for free.
Level of Difficulty: 2/10
Procedure:
Step 1: Download ASTRO File Manager
This is self-explanatory. Go into your market and search for: ASTRO
Look for the result that reads: ASTRO File Manager
Download the app, it's free.
Step 2: Connect phone/SD to computer
Either plug in your phone and select mount, or plug your MicroSD into an adapter. Once your computer recognizes the SD card, move to step 3.
Step 3: Create free apps folder
Create a new file folder on your SD card in the top directory (meaning on the SD card and not in any other file folder). Name it Free Apps or similar.
Step 4: Download your .apk files
Search the internet for your desired applications. XDA forums and iPmart are great places to start. Once you find your application, download it and drag it to your Free Apps folder on your SD card.
Step 5: Unmount phone
This doesn't need explaining.
Step 6: Run ASTRO
Once your phone is unmounted and ready, run ASTRO File Manager. Once the application loads, it will list all the folders on your SD card. Navigate to your Free Apps folder, and select it. Once open, find your application you wish to install. It may list it twice, one with the logo and the other with a little settings logo, click the one that has the actual application logo.
Step 7: Installation
A menu will popup with two choices: Explore or App Manager. Select App Manager. It will come up with a new window, and beneath the application logo will be a button that says install. It will bring up the familiar installing are you sure screen, click yes and install it. Once it finishes, click done. Now you can install more or run your application.
That's it, enjoy your apps.
Hmm... I don't see any piracy. There are a lot of "Free" apps online. Android is Open Source. Now if he was talking about downloading paid apps for free... then we have a problem.
This is just a thread showing how to install free apps... which there are billion of online.
jUgGsY said:
If you actually went to the website listed.. Its a website that offers FREE PAID android apps.. Is that not piracy?
EDIT : Besides... Why would you use this method of installing free apps? The market offers free apps..
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First site is this one and the other one, I didn't see any paid apps offered for free....looks like a china site from what I could see.....
The market isn't the only place to get free apps. Most of the ones I have were gotten right here....
chfields said:
First site is this one and the other one, I didn't see any paid apps offered for free....looks like a china site from what I could see.....
The market isn't the only place to get free apps. Most of the ones I have were gotten right here....
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Seriously dude you need to stop...one of the sites he mentioned has warez in it. For instance here are a few PAID apps...
Solo v1.21
Advanced Task Killer PRO v1.7.6
SetCPU for Root Users v1.5.3a
Should I go on or should I let you continue making yourself look foolish??
MyDroidHax said:
We dont support wares here kid. So please GTFO these forums with your ****ING ****! people work hard to make these apps so people like us can enjoy them. And they spent hours on making the apps and your here to rip them off really?
Now If you would kindly like to support the free apps for being free and the paid apps for being PAID!!!
Then you shall do this for the "goodies" aka Free apps.
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You need to watch your language. This is your first and last warning.
As far as "piracy" is involved... I don't see any here. Just because the guy says there's a way for you to go throw yourself off a cliff, doesn't mean you're gonna go do it, right ?
He's offering a solution on how to install freely available .apk's. How you get them and If YOU choose to go download them, that's your problem.
Now let's play nice...
VinceOB, MyDroidHax, and Juggsy, you all really need to calm down. I may not have worded it correctly, but I fixed it. The reason I posted this was because a ROM I installed for whatever reason didn't have the market app, so I had no market access. There are a wide array of free apps on both sites, yes there are a few paid on iPmart, but iPmart is still one of the best overall sources for free apps as well. Seriously, i didn't plan on awaking to controversy.
Re: Alternate method to installing Free Apps with Root Access for N00bs
VinceOB, MyDroidHax, and Juggsy, you all really need to calm down. I may not have worded it correctly, but I fixed it. The reason I posted this was because a ROM I installed for whatever reason didn't have the market app, so I had no market access. There are a wide array of free apps on both sites, yes there are a few paid on iPmart, but iPmart is still one of the best overall sources for free apps as well. Seriously, i didn't plan on awaking to controversy.
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No worries man. I was just trying to save you the trouble of getting your thread deleted. The way it was worded before, seemed to ME like a method to install PAID apps from alternate sources.
I apologize, and thanks for your contribution.
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MyDroidHax said:
Na bro. Not uncalled for at all. He can -Blam- off.
See what I did thar?
And I have no respect for some one that comes in here and tells me what to do right off. He could have came in here and said something like, "please dont be cussing, it is against the forum rules(which its not) and blah blah blah" BUT he didn't so ALL my respect that could have gone toward that guy is all gone.
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Well, you asked for it. Telling a moderator to *** off is definitely uncalled for, even if I use "Windows Mobil"
p.s. Don't forget that XDA is still 90% windows mobile. It's where its roots are. You should respect that.
oh snap eng any chance you jumping to android
Did MyDroidHax get banned? If so, that warrants a big EL OH EL.
Edit: Oh, and LONG LIVE ANDROID!!!
NRGZ28 said:
Well, you asked for it. Telling a moderator to *** off is definitely uncalled for, even if I use "Windows Mobil"
p.s. Don't forget that XDA is still 90% windows mobile. It's where its roots are. You should respect that.
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I didn't see him drop the f bomb on u. He might have meant it that way but that would be putting words in his mouth.
Sometimes I wonder what the qualifications are to become a mod are. So far I believe the first three qualifications are ego, power hungry, and favoritizm.
Care to elaborate on the extensive and rigorous interviews and testing that took place to acquired ur higher status.
BTW win Mobil is only around cause its backed by Microsoft. Doesn't mean it's a great OS. Just that the backers have deep pockets and wont let it die.
ok, I don't like or condone the way this thread has gone. Instead of discussing the topic of free apps, its all about calling people names and slagging each other off.
@cbarlan - The f word was never mentioned by either MyDroidHax or
NRGZ28. One used "-Blam-" the other "***". It was actually you which first referred to the f-word.
But none of this matters. What matters is your respect for fellow xda users as per rule #2 below.....which by they way does mention no cursing which MyDroidHax blatantly flaunted.
2. Be polite and respect your fellow xda-dev user.
There is no need for cursing, flaming, racism or personal attacks. There are a lot of different nationalities on this forum all with different cultures, this means that no matter what you're like, you'll have to adjust to people that are most definitely not like you. For this reason we'd like to ask you to refrain from discussions about religion or politics, we do not wish to limit your right to free speech, but we have noticed these topics tend to get heated and might be best discussed in a different environment. It will gain you a lot of respect if you help to keep the peace. It's disrespectful and therefore not permitted to create Alias Member names in an attempt to deceive others.
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So can I remind all to be respectful. Consider this first and last warning
p.s. I have cleaned thread up a bit as well, so hopefully it will stay on topic
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ok, I don't like or condone the way this thread has gone. Instead of discussing the topic of free apps, its all about calling people names and slagging each other off.
@cbarlan - The f word was never mentioned by either MyDroidHax or
NRGZ28. One used "-Blam-" the other "***". It was actually you which first referred to the f-word.
But none of this matters. What matters is your respect for fellow xda users as per rule #2 below.....which by they way does mention no cursing which MyDroidHax blatantly flaunted.
So can I remind all to be respectful. Consider this first and last warning
p.s. I have cleaned thread up a bit as well, so hopefully it will stay on topic
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Please remind nrgz28 who is a moderator of the rule u posted. I believe he was very rude in emplementing his harsh warnings instead of being polite and respectful. U can be stern and respectful at same time. And for future reference when someone uses stars inplace of a word it is usually vulgar. Also no need to threaten with this is ur first and last warning. Remember rule u referenced and be polite as well. I'd be willing to write up a wiki on how to use ur manners and be respectful as I've had to reach my six year old. Kinda the same thing
Thank you to the mods for the cleanup work. MyDroidHax initially used F***ING, and then edited it. I read the post almost immediately.
Anyways, I updated the post, and I wrote it at 1AM here today, so I was tired. Sorry for misconceptions guys. Like I said, I had market issues, so I found this way to help me and felt I'd share.
Yes you can get paid apps, but it doesn't mean you should or are going to. This is just a workaround to a normal situation, use it how you will.
Also, you guys really shouldn't rip on the mods. The rules clearly stated that you can't do what MyDroidHax did, and so he was told he can't. So? That's how it works, he won't do it again if he doesn't want to get banned.
On a related note, this can also be used to install apps that are not in the market but are available online, such as betas hosted online, custom apps, etc. If you're rooted, you should have "install non-market apps" checked, but if it's not it will take you to the screen where you check it during this process.
I am 98% sure this doesn't require root access. The file manager I know doesn't, and on the Hero (since we have not been neutered like ATT phones) we can install apps from outside sources. So that option is freely available.
What here requries root access?
Not giving you heck, just trying to make the post more informational.
Kcarpenter said:
I am 98% sure this doesn't require root access. The file manager I know doesn't, and on the Hero (since we have not been neutered like ATT phones) we can install apps from outside sources. So that option is freely available.
What here requries root access?
Not giving you heck, just trying to make the post more informational.
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I actually wasn't sure, decided to play it safe. Thanks for the update. I'll fix the post.
UPDATE: Post is fixed.
OtisFeelgood said:
Did MyDroidHax get banned? If so, that warrants a big EL OH EL.
Edit: Oh, and LONG LIVE ANDROID!!!
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hahaha, agreed. that was an awesome thread to read
Just as thread title says. At least on ayoteddy's gingerclone rom.
Just go find the apk, install, and enjoy!
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Your the man.
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA App
Netflix from the market seems to be working on a lot of devices. About time.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App
Newest modded version WORKS!!! get the mod version (allows rotation Portrait and landscape for selection and viewing)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15842277#post15842277
Netflix-Rotation-Black-V1.3.apk
Netflix-Rotation-Blue-V1.3.apk
Netflix-Rotation-Green-V1.3.apk
Netflix-Rotation-Orange-V1.3.apk
Netflix-Rotation-Pink-V1.3.apk
Netflix-Rotation-Red-V1.3.apk
(select the color to chage the splash screen color)
Warning - first time loading it takes a LONG time to load up. be patient. Reboot phone if needed. But it DOES work (and this is BEFORE the new Firmware update)
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How exactly do I install the apk? Download to my SD card then what?
Download any apk installer from the market. I use easy-installer. Make sure you delete any other versions of netflix before you install the modded apk.
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I use Astro File Manager (free app). Dolphin browser (also free app) does great with downloads from the web. I then Open Astro, Use Astro's Search feature to search for "apk" or "netflix", then you can install the APK file from there.
Probably a very stupid question, but can't seem to access the thread for NetFlix App.
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Newest modded version WORKS!!! get the mod version (allows rotation Portrait and landscape for selection and viewing)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15842277#post15842277
Netflix-Rotation-Black-V1.3.apk
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Okay, I'm quite sure this is an utterly stupid question, but I've dug around in the FAQ's and the general forums and can't see an answer so I'm going to risk being flamed as a noob to ask. When I try loading the link (above) for the Netflix app, I consistently get a message that I do not have permission to access the page, and that new users (with under 10 posts) aren't permitted to POST to the Devel forums.
I'm not trying to post - just to access the thread, and since it says "To encourage this new Users can read but not post in these forums." I assume that I should be able to view the thread. Am I missing something incredibly stupid and obvious, or doing something wrong, or is it just that you're unable to even view anything in the development-related forums until you have more than 10 posts?
Thanks to anyone who is kind enough to reply and open my eyes on this. If you really want to flame me for being a noob feel free, but it won't bother me any. I know my status, and my limits.
Adios!
Yeah, I hated their noob restrictions. I have uploaded the RED version to SugarSync (like DropBox)
If you want a different color, let me know and I will send it there, too. (using the same link, which links to the Folder, not the file)
https://www.sugarsync.com/share/c0a2jsq50cb47
Thanks ncmacasl, I appreciate it!
The red is fine, that's the version I was looking for anyways. I wouldn't have minded it as much if it were clear that it was part of the noob restrictions, but it seemed like the message was saying two different things so I wasn't sure.
Thanks for the help!
WARNING - someone havcked my sugar sync folder and replaced
from "Netflix-Rotation-Red-V1.3.apk"
to "Netflix-Rotation-Red-V1.3 (by <my email address>).apk"
by someone named "Raul Carr <[email protected]>"
I assume he hacked it and added a virus or something. I changed it back, added more security to the file and removed him from membership. If you downloaded this 2nd version by mistake, please go back to the original version.
I downloaded Netflix-Rotation-Red-V1.3.apk & it worked fine for me .
ncmacasl said:
WARNING - someone havcked my sugar sync folder and replaced
from "Netflix-Rotation-Red-V1.3.apk"
to "Netflix-Rotation-Red-V1.3 (by <my email address>).apk"
by someone named "Raul Carr <[email protected]>"
I assume he hacked it and added a virus or something. I changed it back, added more security to the file and removed him from membership. If you downloaded this 2nd version by mistake, please go back to the original version.
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ncmacasl said:
Yeah, I hated their noob restrictions. I have uploaded the RED version to SugarSync (like DropBox)
If you want a different color, let me know and I will send it there, too. (using the same link, which links to the Folder, not the file)
https://www.sugarsync.com/share/c0a2jsq50cb47
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Link Expired -- Here is new link (not sure how long it will last)
https://www.sugarsync.com/join/shar...ail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sharefolder https://www.sugarsync.com/join/shar...ail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sharefolder
If it stops working, PM me with an email address for an invite!
I am trying to play Spirit HD with the APK that i downloaded, but there seems to be a liscence verification process and i was wondering if there was anyway to bypass it. This game seems awesome and i wanted to try it help would be appreciated
krispinoy said:
I am trying to play Spirit HD with the APK that i downloaded, but there seems to be a liscence verification process and i was wondering if there was anyway to bypass it. This game seems awesome and i wanted to try it help would be appreciated
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Warez and cracking methods are not discussed or tolerated on this forum. If you'd like to play the game, support the developer and buy it
juzz86 said:
Warez and cracking methods are not discussed or tolerated on this forum. If you'd like to play the game, support the developer and buy it
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When I saw that there was a reply to this, I was worried that someone actually had an answer for him other than "pay for it." Thank you from all developers.
And go buy it. It's $1.28, you can find that outside on the ground.
krispinoy said:
I am trying to play Spirit HD with the APK that i downloaded, but there seems to be a liscence verification process and i was wondering if there was anyway to bypass it. This game seems awesome and i wanted to try it help would be appreciated
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What the above posters said, it would also consum more time to do it than 1-2Dollar are worth.
Support the devs, if no one pays for apps, no dev will bother to make good ones.
Can you imagine your android without new cool apps in the market?
very cheaper game， just buy it. you will pass it
Obtaining Spirit HD
since my last wipe/reload into xoom moray, I've lost this app, and cannot redownload it from the store. on web based app store, my device is now greyed out in the list and says, unsupported device'. This is despite having the green 'purchased' button there. what can I do? I'm a little dubious of downloading apk's from untrusted locations... know this is only a game, but it's one I liked!!
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since my last wipe/reload into xoom moray, I've lost this app, and cannot redownload it from the store. on web based app store, my device is now greyed out in the list and says, unsupported device'. This is despite having the green 'purchased' button there. what can I do? I'm a little dubious of downloading apk's from untrusted locations... know this is only a game, but it's one I liked!!
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Best bet is always to email the developer.
In 99% he can and will make it right for you.
Thanks for the reply Dark3n! I had a nandroid backup before flashing, so reading the forums I understood I could pull the APK out of the backup. That said I spent several unsuccessful hours trying to get a working unyaffs.exe to work on my windows box, including trying to compile the tool for myself, with cygwin!!
In the end, I got "YaffsExplorer", which allowed me to look in the img files, all from the device. Copied out and ran the apk, which then installed AOK. Woo!
Hello people.
I have a friend's HTC Inspire 4G, he wanted me to install Shadowgun, which I did. I downloaded the 1.1.0 APK version. When I executed it, it began to download the required data and when it finish I began to play. Everything worked perfect, but when I reset the phone, the game ask me for download the data again... and when I check the
Code:
Android/data/
folder on SD-Card, I can see the Shadowgun data in a
Code:
com.madfinger.shadowgun
I can't remember the exact name. The thing is that folder have 1GB of data... meaning the Shadowgun data is really there. So I have no idea why the game ask me for download again.
Is this a common issue? How do I fix it?
Best regards.
maybe go to the market and redownload a fresh copy, possibly corrupted download?
Darunion said:
maybe go to the market and redownload a fresh copy, possibly corrupted download?
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Dude I said I play the game without problems, however when I reset the phone I ask me to download the data again. I guess if I play it, then it's not corrupted data.
alainalemany said:
Dude I said I play the game without problems, however when I reset the phone I ask me to download the data again. I guess if I play it, then it's not corrupted data.
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it can still have a file corruption, wasnt trying to be mean to you. just saying its probably the easiest thing to try first before delving deeper into it. i did search around and went through market comments looking for a similar problem and couldnt find any. so that brought me to the conclusion that theres possibly something wrong with the apk. one flipped bit in a file can show at install or it could keep u from viewing the ending of a game.
at first i thought maybe you got the THD version of it but seeing as that one was 1.0.1 and you mentioned you had 1.1.0 that wasnt the case. Got to start somewhere with troubleshooting
Question...where did you download shadowgun from? If you did from the market then try emailing the devs. The contact info will be on the market page for shadowgun.
If you downloaded it from another place, and did it for free, please stop asking for help. That is a paid app. You should not be able to receive help here on xda for paid apps that were pirated.
I got your 10 char right here
abso Bacon Mod
Darunion said:
it can still have a file corruption, wasnt trying to be mean to you. just saying its probably the easiest thing to try first before delving deeper into it. i did search around and went through market comments looking for a similar problem and couldnt find any. so that brought me to the conclusion that theres possibly something wrong with the apk. one flipped bit in a file can show at install or it could keep u from viewing the ending of a game.
at first i thought maybe you got the THD version of it but seeing as that one was 1.0.1 and you mentioned you had 1.1.0 that wasnt the case. Got to start somewhere with troubleshooting
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I know you wasn't mean with be bro, in fact I thank you, certainly you're the only posting here besides me.
OK I know it's not a corrupted APK because in my Galaxy S II (i9100) I have the same APK with the same data, and it goes like heaven, so I don't know.
Thanks again.
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Question...where did you download shadowgun from? If you did from the market then try emailing the devs. The contact info will be on the market page for shadowgun.
If you downloaded it from another place, and did it for free, please stop asking for help. That is a paid app. You should not be able to receive help here on xda for paid apps that were pirated.
I got your 10 char right here
abso Bacon Mod
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I'll try askin the devs, I bought that app, ok?
<Mod Edit> Deleted contents. Condoning Warez, violation of XDA Rules.
If you are having the same issue then why do you need the files? Just download them and back them up yourself.
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Take Notice on Warez
I believe this same (edited) post asking for data files, was deleted from the General forum earlier.
And the same outcome. It is strictly against XDA rules, to ask for or condone the practice of sharing PAID Apps. Violations result in infraction points, and ultimately a ban from XDA.
Whether you paid for the app, is not a concern. In this case, your first avenue is the Dev of the program. NOT asking members to upload data files. You KNOW the rules, paid app or not.
I should hope I won't need to post again on this topic.
yeah .. i have same problem..
solution
alainalemany said:
Hello people.
I have a friend's HTC Inspire 4G, he wanted me to install Shadowgun, which I did. I downloaded the 1.1.0 APK version. When I executed it, it began to download the required data and when it finish I began to play. Everything worked perfect, but when I reset the phone, the game ask me for download the data again... and when I check the
Code:
Android/data/
folder on SD-Card, I can see the Shadowgun data in a
Code:
com.madfinger.shadowgun
I can't remember the exact name. The thing is that folder have 1GB of data... meaning the Shadowgun data is really there. So I have no idea why the game ask me for download again.
Is this a common issue? How do I fix it?
Best regards.
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hi, its my first time here in the forum and i have read your problem with shadowgun.. i have also htc inspire phone installed with shadow gun.. i got this in android.mob.org at first, i downloaded this game in the torrent but i came up with the same problem with you. so here what you are going to do
1. download shadowgun to the mentioned site(put the cache file of the game into any folder of ur device but do not put it directly to sdcard/android/data/ bcoz at first launch it will be deleted)
2. then install apk
3. set your phone to airplane mode
4. then run the game
5. then press begin download (it will show some unknown javascript and let it
6. minimize the game.. do not close
7. copy the the files inside the com.madfingergames.shadowgun folder into the sdcard/android/data there is already a folder there with the same name with that folder.
8. open the minimized game shadowgun and it will now run smoothly
i hope it helped...
I have a question about How to adding/creating "how-to" popup ("Swipe down from the top to exit full screen") at the beginning of an app?
I was just checking out Google Play Books app, when I opened the app, a pop "Swipe down from the top to exit full screen" appeared. I was looking for something like this to implement on my app.
If there is someone who know how to do it or any tutorial or anything like this, please help.
Thanks
Just use an entry in SharedPreferences.
When your app starts, check wether the key already exists, if not, the user (probably) just installed your app, otherwise he has used it before.
EDIT: So you have to save this key after having found out the user is new, so it won't be shown again at the next app start.
DQQpy,
I believe the question was not answered, as I also have the OPs question. How do I make those instructions and visual aids that will provide that experience to the user on first use?
Your original answer though is helpful, as it indicates how to see if this will need to be done or not, but does not fulfill the entirety of what was being asked for.
If anyone else can chime in and help, I would really like to be able to add this into an app I am working on.
Oh okay, and what do you mean with Pop-Up? Perhaps a dialog? Can't post link, just google "android dialog".