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[Q] Android market purchased apps, wiping SD cards

I tried searching for the answer to my question in multiple forums as well as reading the suggested similar threads, but didn't get a definitive answer. Apologies if this has been resolved, if someone could point me to the right thread.
If I wipe my SD install of CM7 without backing up the apps (or if something happens between backups), will Android Market have the full list of apps that I purchased and downloaded for me to re-download to my NC?
I ask because I've fiddled with different SD cards and different ROMs, and each time I look at the Market the list of apps I've downloaded (all free so far, until I get this question answered ) are different and incomplete.
I saw that there is an Eris Market Fix for this issue. Does Google put some sort of unique identifier file on each gapps install to cause this? According to their FAQ all you need to do is log into the same Google account for a complete history of (re-downloadable) apps in the My Apps area, but that hasn't been the case for me.

All paid apps will remain listed in the Market forever, but not free apps. On the other hand, on the first install of a new Android device, it will attempt to sync up with the apps you had installed previous (free and paid).
The Android Marketplace site does remember free apps however, and you can use that to push previously installed applications to a new device.
But keep in mind, free or paid, the Market only remembers that you downloaded them. It will not retain any data for those applications. That's where software like Titanium Backup comes in.

Thanks, that's very helpful! I just got Ti Backup Pro, using in conjunction with Dropbox, I was worried about my paid apps not showing up as such whenever I wipe / update my SD cards

Got mine... Finally!!!!!

I'm really really excited...! This is my dream tablet, I've been waiting for this for over a month. And now its finally mine! But there is a problem, since I've no WiFi network in my house(for now), how can I install applications. I know the android applications are .apk format, but I don't know from where to download them. I got the file manager HD .apk file but I don't know how to install it. Please help!

Youll have to root your tablet then you can install apks locally. Alternatively you can try easy installer. You will need a internet connection as its required by the Market to install apps.

gravyplaya said:
Youll have to root your tablet then you can install apks locally. Alternatively you can try easy installer. You will need a internet connection as its required by the Market to install apps.
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I don't think you have to root to install apps locally... as long as you have the unknown sources option checked, you can install apps from wherever you want. If you have a desktop with internet that you can get to, you can download the apk's from various torrent sites, and I think there is a web version of the android market? I'm sure there are other places as well, just search on Google. anywhooo, then just transfer the file over to your A500 via the USB cable or flash drive, and open the file through the app manager option that pops up when you tap on it, then click install.

I have had no problem download APKs onto my desktop computer and then putting them on a Micro SD card to use on the A500 without having to root anything.

u can use Docs to go to navigate to .apk on your tablet and launch instal from there. Thats my way)

jodiac said:
I'm really really excited...! This is my dream tablet, I've been waiting for this for over a month. And now its finally mine! But there is a problem, since I've no WiFi network in my house(for now), how can I install applications. I know the android applications are .apk format, but I don't know from where to download them. I got the file manager HD .apk file but I don't know how to install it. Please help!
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Congrats on getting your Inconia!
For apps like the filemanager you could just download them from the Android marketplace, then they would install themselves. Otherwise, place them on your sd card if you're downloading to your PC first. Apps will also install if they are in your download folder on the tablet (say for example, if you download from the dev's website or email them to yourself as an attachment).
One thing you might have to do first is check the setting that allows you to install "unsigned" third-party app. I believe it's: Setting->Applications->Unknown Sources.
From what I understand, there's not much concern of installing something harmful anymore (for which this setting was designed to protect against), but I could be wrong. Just be careful who you are getting the app from if it's not from the market, a dev's site or a reputable person here at the forum.
That's my $.02 Have fun!

Just get a home network!
Enjoy your Iconia....I love mine!

Congratulations
- No need to root for installing apk, just check the checkbox (the Iconia will told you what you have to do anyway)
- Get a wifi quick

Need Moboplayer and A good office editor
Hi, I still need few days to set up my WiFi network at home, in the mean time, can any one share any direct download link to .apk files like moboplayer and a good office editor?

[Q] CM7 on SD, cannot download some apps

Loaded CM7 via SD card per directions from this web page (which were great, by the way).
I can get into the apps market. I can download many apps. But I cannot download basic ones like youtube and flash. In the market, there is no "download" blue button like on other apps. Button just never appears.
Anyone? Thanks in advance.
(by the way, love the quick references the board provides to similar topics when you type your subject line. Slick, and user-friendly!)

The new market is "device aware" or won't let certain applications be downloaded to devices that don't meet requirements (example: GPS).
You can get around this one of three ways
1) Download to another device and transfer the apk via ADB or TB
2) Uninstall the market updates on your device to the old market (pre-device check)
3) Find an old gapps zip and install vending.apk to gain the old market back (pre-device check)

thanks. Know where I could GET those pre-check market files?
I am guessing a lot more people are having this issue if this is the case.
JMG

http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
Yes. MANY people have been having this problem. I'm guessing there are quite a few posts on just the front pages right now.

[Q] Installing downloaded apk's

Hi everyone,
I just got my n4 and love it but would like to be able to download apps/games off the net and install them. What do I need to do? I'm very new to this as I've come from iPhone jailbreaking I know it's different.
Thanks
T

You need to go to settings, Security and allow non market apps.

gypsy214 said:
You need to go to settings, Security and allow non market apps.
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So That means I can download paid versions of apps and install them? What does "rooting" do? Cheers
T

you cant discuss illegal apk stuff on the forums here. you're on your own.

Understood thanks anyway
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

You don't need to root. Hypothetically, let's say you didn't have access to the Play Store and wanted to download and install apps. Just find the apk file for it, such as "File Manager APK," transfer to your phone, then click it to install it. It might ask you to go to settings to allow Unknown Downloads, and if it asked, do so. Only use this for free apps =D

Ah okay perfect! What is rooting for then? Also does anyone know a site that specializes in free APS? Not paid necessarily just apks to get
Sent from my Nexus 4

Rooting helps with some apps that require it in particular, such as Titanium Backup. Rooting alone just helps unlock a few features, although it doesn't add anything until you act (unlike Jailbreaking which adds in Cydia and such). Read here
As for the free apps you can't get from Google Play, just searching on Google might bring something up.

I prefer to just install over adb.
Code:
adb install *.apk

T89 said:
So That means I can download paid versions of apps and install them? What does "rooting" do? Cheers
T
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Just pay for them. I used to do what you're talking about and its ****, not only was I ripping developers off and stifling their innovation, I was also wasting time looking for new updates and finding fixes
I don't sideload any paid apps now, if I like the app enough to want to look for the apk, I'll buy it ... If I can't afford it, I add it to my wishlist and purchase it when I can
Sent from my Nexus 4

Also, you should remember there is a risk on installing apps from an unknown source.
If you don't want to use the Play Store, you can download some APKs here, on XDA. Those apps are non-commercial versions released by the greatest developers in the world: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1913 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530 .

Awesome cheers for the heads up I think ill pass on getting the paid stuff for free
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Okay, I have a question;
There are some free apps that aren't available in some countries. Also, there are some free apps available on specific websites only which aren't on the Play Store (like free apps on XDA, Swype).
I tried emailing a free app to my friend- he has a Nexus 4- but it won't allow him to download the .apk file on his phone and run it. I've also tried to send .apk files to a Galaxy Nexus via Bluetooth but it says that the file isn't supported and fails to be sent on the phone!
Is there a solution to this or is the answer to simply transfer the file via the USB cable?

DeadSOL said:
Okay, I have a question;
There are some free apps that aren't available in some countries. Also, there are some free apps available on specific websites only which aren't on the Play Store (like free apps on XDA, Swype).
I tried emailing a free app to my friend- he has a Nexus 4- but it won't allow him to download the .apk file on his phone and run it. I've also tried to send .apk files to a Galaxy Nexus via Bluetooth but it says that the file isn't supported and fails to be sent on the phone!
Is there a solution to this or is the answer to simply transfer the file via the USB cable?
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How are you sending the APK file? Through email? I know some emails block out files that can be 'dangerous'. For example, gmail doesn't let you transfer exe files.
What is the exact error that he's experiencing?

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How are you sending the APK file? Through email? I know some emails block out files that can be 'dangerous'. For example, gmail doesn't let you transfer exe files.
What is the exact error that he's experiencing?
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Or he may upload the file to sites such as mediafire. Or change the "Tail" of the file, from exe to anything else, or zip it.

Sfkn2 said:
How are you sending the APK file? Through email? I know some emails block out files that can be 'dangerous'. For example, gmail doesn't let you transfer exe files.
What is the exact error that he's experiencing?
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I have the .apk file stored on my memory card of my Galaxy S3. I simply attached it to Gmail and sent it to his email address through my phone. I know for a fact that Gmail does not block .apk files so there's no need to zip them! He said that the phone would not let him install it. I really hope that he has "Unknown Sources" ticked. That would be embarrassing if he hasn't allowed that (he's new to Android and lives far away so it's hard to get a quick reply from him).
But onto my point of sending the .apk file via Bluetooth; it simply would not allow me to send it to a Galaxy Nexus (yes, I know this is a Nexus 4 forum but I feel that I'd experience the same issue on a Nexus 4). The file was not compatible, apparently (although it ran and installed fine on my Galaxy S3).
I simply don't have a Nexus device to test these things with and my friends keep asking me such questions that's why I'm asking around. It'd be great to know the answer so that I can fully recommend Nexus devices to iPhone users.

How to read game data/obb From SD Card on android 12 ?

I remeber when i was young with Android Kitkat i'm using XinternalSD or FolderMount to make game data from SD Card Read as well by app itselt.
but now i'm on android 12, tried old trick but did't work.
is there any chance to make Data game from SDCard readable by the game on android 12?
For example: i have "Dead Trigger" this game from playstore have data called obb, so i move the obb file to my sd card and look app info "Dead Trigger" data size become "0MB"
when open app, game will ask to download data again, thats mean the app can't read obb/data from SDcard
so i use old method using Xposed + XinternalSD using old method i remember, still the app can't read data from SDCard.
use FolderMount by app called App2SD Pro, from playstore, still did't work.
then how to make Data/obb game readable from SDCard on android 12 is that possible?
sorry for bad english, and thanks for the answer.
Tools used:
Magisk Module LSposed Zgysk
Xposed Module XinternalSD
3rd app App2SD Pro

i also tried same thing even a module that claims to fix permissions 《Exsdcard》 yet no luck it costed me losing root ..had to flash it again..but sum says it works on android 8~10
my only hope now is to create a partition on the sd card with app2sd but m not sure how

Try getting this moved to a more general android hacking/modding forum, might get better responce.

TaZeR369 said:
Try getting this moved to a more general android hacking/modding forum, might get better responce.
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could u suggest a forum

cimon666 said:
could u suggest a forum
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Hmm maybe
Android Development and Hacking
forum.xda-developers.com
Android Gaming
Talk about all things gaming on Android. Got a gaming phone like the Black Shark, Razer Phone, ROG Phone, or Red Magic? Join in! Don't have a gaming phone? You're welcome too! Discuss game performance, strategy, and gameplay, for the top games like Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, Pokemon Go, or any...
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Any updates on this? I upgraded to s21 and now my star wars modded version doesn't work as Obb and data folders are restricted by android 12/one ui 4. None of the fie managers that worked on android 11 work anymore. Well they can extract the files in the folders, but no apps see those files

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Any updates on this? I upgraded to s21 and now my star wars modded version doesn't work as Obb and data folders are restricted by android 12/one ui 4. None of the fie managers that worked on android 11 work anymore. Well they can extract the files in the folders, but no apps see those files
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personally i had to downgrade to android 10

Solid explorer worked for me

Hi, here is example for DriveDroid:
Kind of workaround is to put your files to /storage/SD_CARD_ID/Android/data/com.XXX.YYY/files
In my case it works only after moving files to:
"/mnt/media_rw/82F3-1D20/Android/media/com.softwarebakery.drivedroid.paid"
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You can try to make the same for OBB files and else.
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Used X-plore manager.

Mad Bob said:
Hi, here is example for DriveDroid:
Kind of workaround is to put your files to /storage/SD_CARD_ID/Android/data/com.XXX.YYY/files
In my case it works only after moving files to:
"/mnt/media_rw/82F3-1D20/Android/media/com.softwarebakery.drivedroid.paid"
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You can try to make the same for OBB files and else.
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Used X-plore manager.
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could u make video tutorial on sum game please

cimon666 said:
could u make video tutorial on sum game please
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It would be useless because everything depends on the exact game...
What point in moving OBB if the app itself can`t interact with file system by design? You will need to move everything to SD Card. But for the rare cases my solution above should work.
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More universal solution: format SD Card as internal and use AppMgr III with root.
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Also check an option in the Apps Section in "Developer Options" to turn on "Force allow apps on external".
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Last but not least - check here.