Is anyone else unable to get certain apps from the Android Market on their Vibrant?
Search www dot cyrket dot com for anifree (the author of a Live wall paper I want). See all the apps/wallpapers? Now take your Vibrant to the market and search for the same thing (anifree). You'll find their Agenda and their Funny Pic apps. Not a single wall paper.
Shooting the barcode in Google Goggles or Barcode Scanner returns the same result. App not found.
Anyone have any advice?
I have experienced this issue as well, not sure how to fix it or what it's caused by. Let me guess your looking for the koi pond wallpaper? In the theme section there's a thread titled live wallpapers, and you'll find it in there.
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I'm having this issue with my new vibrant also. My phone is rooted and I thought that might have something to do with it, but I checked on a family member's new vibrant and the anipet live wallpapers also don't show for them with a market search or using the qr code on cryket. I installed the koi wallpaper on my phone from the live wallpapers thread, and the atrackdog app showed it has an update available, but it's link can't access the app from the market either. There were a few other live wallpapers I've been unable to access thru the market or cryket, starfield and panoplanet are a couple that come to mind.
I'm unable to some apps in the market either... I haven't rooted or anything yet. Anyone figure out how to fix this phone so that we can see all apps in the market?
Apparently there are different versions of the market, I only got mine to work after applying metamorphs that had the adverse effect of changing the version I had.
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What happens is this, as I've read from another thread: when a company launches a new phone, they tell google about it. Google then updates the market so that if your phone's specs (what version of android it is running, mainly) are capable of running the app you're trying to find, it shows it to you. If Google knows your phone can't run it, it won't let you see the app in the market to avoid you downloading something that you cannot run.
Sometimes Google updates their market database quickly, or sometimes it takes them a long time.... like it apparently is taking for the Vibrant. So it currently doesn't know that the Vibrant is an Eclair 2.1 phone, which supports live wallpapers (some phones running 2.1 don't). It thinks the Vibrant can't use them, so it blocks them.
If there are apps you want, I would suggest getting the APK from a reliable source elsewhere and installing it. For example, last I checked Angry Birds wasn't available on the market, but someone posted a link so that you may download it from elsewhere.
It is kind of strange though because some live wallpapers do show up, and some don't. Apparently though it is all up to Google. There might be a way to modify the identity of your phone to the market so it thinks it is one of the phones that is currently recognized as a phone that can run anything, but I don't know of it, I'm new to the whole mod/root scene.
The application manifest file for an android app can specify all of the supported hardware combinations.
Generally android will refuse to load an app if it can't find a hardware configuration that matches the device.
For example: if all of the configurations listed in the applications manifest file require a d-pad, android will refuse to install it on any device lacking that feature.
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Does anybody know how to get any Gameloft hd titles to work on the Mytouch Slide.I get N.O.V.A to start and then downloads additional data and then crashes.I know the Slide can handle the graphics.I think Gameloft dropped the ball entirely on how to implement games for android.If anyone can help I would really appreciate it.Thanks
Never was able to get the .apk from 4shared and other sites, but i did get the trials to work just by installing and downloading data. The phone can handle the graphics to a certain point, but you must keep in mind the werent made for the slide or slide type phone (thinking mdpi).
Did you buy it or did you "find" the apk?
N.O.V.A
I "found" the .apk cause Gameloft wont allow me to download off their site with the Mytouch Slide.If you could let me know how you to get the trials I would appreciate it. I dont know where to get them.Because of this I am likely getting the Samsung Vibrant now even though i love the Mytouch.Thanks
Nova
I tried the free tial and when i replied to sms it recognized my phone as a slide and said was not available.
I found it and installed. 2/3 visibility. Not playable anyway.
There's a special way to install found gameloft games. They're copy protection heavy.
http://www.android-underground.org/gameloft-games-install-faq/
N.O.V.A
well I tried everything from above link still wont work.Thanks though.
i would like everyone to share your experience with android apps which work on our devices.
i want to start with news on "Angry Birds" game - its latest version (1.4.2) works correctly on blackstone (previous builds failed to launch), but instead of gameplay you'll get an awful slideshow. but maybe it will be more or less playable on OCed devices. please try it. fyi, i've run the game under kenia's eclair build.
also, i'd like to say that one of the most popular iphone games - doodle jump - works like a charm on blackstone.
you can download both games from market for free.
anyone succeeded at wifi tethering? i've tried this app, but it gives error
Same problem here with tethering apps, i tried many without luck..-(
I just got the Viewsonic G tablet today and I was pretty bummed that there were hardly any market apps. I decided to take matters in my own hands to get full market on the device without having to edit a bunch of stuff.
Requirements...
A rooted android phone preferably 2.1 or higher.
a Viewsonic tab... duh.
Step 1.
Download Android ID Changer on your rooted phone.
Download Atstro Filemanager.
Keep the Viewsonic close by, your going to need it soon.
After both files are downloaded on your rooted device open Astro File Manager and press menu > tools> application manager/backup.
Backup Android ID changer.
Now plug the phone into your computer and browse to Sdcard/backups/apps and transfer the Android ID Changer.apk to your desktop or use your favorite file manager that can send files via email/bluetooth and send to yourself which ever is easier for you.
Plug your Gtab into your desktop via USB and enable usb transfer.
Copy the Android ID Changer.apk to your Gtab's Sdcard root.
[Magic Time!]
Now Go back to your Rooted Android Phone and run the Android Id Changer
When you run the id changer its going to ask for ROOT access, this is fine, allow it.
On the top under current Android ID please write down the 16 digit Android ID number.
that is all you need from your phone. Uninstall or do what you wish with it.
Use the Ifilemanager that is bundled with the Tnt 3.1.4 rom and navigate to your SDCARD Root, look for android id changer.apk and install it.
Once installed, launch the android id changer and grant it root/superuser permissions.
You will see a white box that says Enter New Android ID
Enter the 16 digit android id number and double check your work even triple check.
click save android id and then Change Id, This will reboot your machine instantly.
When you get back to the home screen reopen android id changer and check to make sure it matches your phone's id.
Now go to your home screen and press the menu button, then go to settings, then go to applications, then system applications, go to market application and clear cache and force stop. go to Market updater and force stop, Go to Google Services Framework and clear *DATA*, force stop. go to your home screen and launch Market. If you get an error than it worked, Reboot your machine and you will be welcomed with a full market.
Things i noticed...
1. Sometimes the market will give me a connection error but i think its my wifi im not sure, i do have full market and i have installed countless apps.
2. The Android id is basically cloning my phone making market think my gtab is a HTC EVO.
3. The Market is stable aside from every now and then a connection error will show but hitting retry and it goes on through but like i said i think its my network more than anything.
This is only confirmed on Tnt 3.1.4 nothing else, I'm sharing this information with you because i didn't want to install a dirty market, i want something i knew would work.
If this information already exists, please remove this post I honestly didn't go that deep in the forums looking for an answer when I just made it work myself.
Do you see NFS Shift?
No, but I do see dungeon defenders. I don't know if NFS shift supports the hardware inside these devices personally. I have the whole market, i mean i can search for appbrain, i got it, i can search for autokiller, i got it. I would almost have to be the hardware conflict between the devices. or not even that, it could be as simple as "Does this game support tegra 2? no? ok then dont show it on the list" Dungeon Defenders openly states that it supports Tegra processors and would explain why its showing up on market and not NFS shift.
*update*EA stated that they are making a NFS shift for Tablets meaning Tegra 2 support. that explains it not showing on market.
So Could i pull the data from my droid X and use that?
not to burst your bubble or anything but all of your steps about getting the 16 digit code from your phone can be skipped. just do a search for market fix and you will find the way to do it.
it is very similar to what you had after the 16 digit copy thing. it will save you a bunch of time.
i have just about a full market just as you explain but without copying the 16 digit thing.
None of the EA Games will run on The G Tab.
I know it doesnt run on the Gtab, but its an app i KNOW for a fact its missing in my market. Since he said he had a cloned market from his evo, i asked. Its just the same as the usual market fix.
Thanks
Firefox will not show up for me and I know it runs on the g-tab
Can you share how you were able to get that 16 digit Android ID number?
I would like to use the number from my Droid X...
Powers16 said:
I just got the Viewsonic G tablet today and I was pretty bummed that there were hardly any market apps. I decided to take matters in my own hands to get full market on the device without having to edit a bunch of stuff.
Requirements...
A rooted android phone preferably 2.1 or higher.
a Viewsonic tab... duh.
Step 1.
Download Android ID Changer on your rooted phone.
Download Atstro Filemanager.
Keep the Viewsonic close by, your going to need it soon.
After both files are downloaded on your rooted device open Astro File Manager and press menu > tools> application manager/backup.
Backup Android ID changer.
Now plug the phone into your computer and browse to Sdcard/backups/apps and transfer the Android ID Changer.apk to your desktop or use your favorite file manager that can send files via email/bluetooth and send to yourself which ever is easier for you.
Plug your Gtab into your desktop via USB and enable usb transfer.
Copy the Android ID Changer.apk to your Gtab's Sdcard root.
[Magic Time!]
Now Go back to your Rooted Android Phone and run the Android Id Changer
When you run the id changer its going to ask for ROOT access, this is fine, allow it.
On the top under current Android ID please write down the 16 digit Android ID number.
that is all you need from your phone. Uninstall or do what you wish with it.
Use the Ifilemanager that is bundled with the Tnt 3.1.4 rom and navigate to your SDCARD Root, look for android id changer.apk and install it.
Once installed, launch the android id changer and grant it root/superuser permissions.
You will see a white box that says Enter New Android ID
Enter the 16 digit android id number and double check your work even triple check.
click save android id and then Change Id, This will reboot your machine instantly.
When you get back to the home screen reopen android id changer and check to make sure it matches your phone's id.
Now go to your home screen and press the menu button, then go to settings, then go to applications, then system applications, go to market application and clear cache and force stop. go to Market updater and force stop, Go to Google Services Framework and clear *DATA*, force stop. go to your home screen and launch Market. If you get an error than it worked, Reboot your machine and you will be welcomed with a full market.
Things i noticed...
1. Sometimes the market will give me a connection error but i think its my wifi im not sure, i do have full market and i have installed countless apps.
2. The Android id is basically cloning my phone making market think my gtab is a HTC EVO.
3. The Market is stable aside from every now and then a connection error will show but hitting retry and it goes on through but like i said i think its my network more than anything.
This is only confirmed on Tnt 3.1.4 nothing else, I'm sharing this information with you because i didn't want to install a dirty market, i want something i knew would work.
If this information already exists, please remove this post I honestly didn't go that deep in the forums looking for an answer when I just made it work myself.
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You get the number by installing Android ID changer from the market using your Rooted Droid X. Once the Android ID Changer is installed on your phone then you can open it and grant the software Super users privlidges and then it will show you the 16 digit id number.
This fix is for those who dont want to download modified markets or "dirty markets"
they can just download any market at that point and use it normally. But like i stated earlier if there is a easier fix then by all means use it, this is my personal fix im sharing with you all.
MikeTheSith200 said:
None of the EA Games will run on The G Tab.
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Not completely true. Tetris works on the tablet
lol
So, fyi, this is a standard market hack. Furthermore, Most of the ea apps run, including madden, on the GTab. They have substantial texture issues though. Fifa may be broken now as of the last update. I can see many ea titles in my market, including NFS Shift, most likely due to modifying my Build Prop to match my droidx's signature.
Thats funny, no matter how many times I do a market hack/fix on TNT 4.0 it doesn't see any of the EA games.
Where exactly do you download the ID changer apk from? It's missing from the market, and google is providing no results just a dead link to the market.
Can you download flick kick football?
Could you attach the andriod Changer apk to the posting. It's blocked in the Market and you can't even search it.
Nice job works great using my droid ID. Are there any potential negative repercussions from having two devices with the same ID?
I did change id as per instructions as on my phone, but still same apps. The apps I can see on my phone are shown on my tab even after doing all this exercise.
bmwron said:
Could you attach the andriod Changer apk to the posting. It's blocked in the Market and you can't even search it.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=adaptive.cogid
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ok i've found a game i realy want on the android market (stupid zombies) did a search but no luck.
so i use the online market https://market.android.com/ and found it however can not install as my phone is not reconized.
so search here on xda and found
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983853
Try'd to install but half way through the phone reset
Next thought was to update the market got an APK file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869964 but aways came up with an error
so now i ask for a helping hand
and ideas would be appreciated
so i played with another phone today (desire HD) and found that are beloved phones are missing quite a few games/apps
i held both phones side by side scrolling though the market and noticed that 1 in 8 were missing
still unsure if it has enything to do the market update or a phone compatibility issue
i believe results are filtered for device compatibility. like on windows mobile marketplace, where you'd receive more results with an old blueangel than with a blackstone, as there were more qvga apps and ones that require a physical keyboard.
when it comes to the desire hd vs. the blackstone, the issue could be the blackstone's lack of multi touch for example. maybe there are some exclusive apps, that wouldn't work without it and to minimize the risk of people buying an incompatible app, they get filtered out in advance.