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Okay you all know i've been working on this website for a few weeks now. This means staying up till 3-4am in the morning, coding non-stop. By the fall of this week, it will be released to the public as a beta for 1-2 days where bugs can be submitted so I can fix it up, to make it a pleasant experience for the user!
Okay so edit again And yes IT's ALL FINISHED!!!!!!
All that needs to be done is to add categorys and content via the admin panel, but i need people to help me out (its a big job)! If you don't want to help all the time, at least help me get through the forums so after i've seen them all I can keep on top, because atm i'm under a huge pile of stree (see what I mean)
Website is here: www.touch-innovation.com
See latest post for the new update
http://www.sprinttouch.net/
Thanks for letting me know about that ,
But it's not very advanced, and doesn't have a lot of stuff.
Napbree said:
Hi,
First of all, I am a website designer & coder.
I have the biggest urge to make a website, dedicated for the HTC Touch, and provide people with the best registry hacks/tweaks. The good programs - and link back here to download them. Etc.
I'd provide a forum for support on all of this as well. I was wondering, who would use this site, and support it? And, is there a website like this all ready?
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If this website did get alot of support, and became popular, I would expand it further too other HTC devices
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What would the website contain?
- Home cooked ROMS
- Original ROMS
- Games
- Programs
- Registry Hacks
- Themes
(if you have any suggestions please let me know)
Thanks
Nathan
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What better site than the one your on?!?!?!?!?
This is a awesome site, it's just to cluttered, if you see what I mean. You have to file through them all to find things you want, and then when you find something you need, you dont know if it's the latest version etc.
And this isn't the only good site, there's ipmart etc. and this is my way of trying to merge them all together
It will have a way to add your own stuff, so it's like the users own little admin panel, except everything they do, has to be rectified by the admin
So I just thought I'd simplify the process.
Bump... Surely more people want this?!
If you look at the number of members and posts at SprintTouch.net, I'd say there isn't much interest in a stand alone site. By comparison, SprintMogul.net dwarfs st.n. Granted, the Mogul has been out longer than the Touch, for Sprint anyway. Phones come and go all the time, so I'd think you'd be better off creating a site that's manufacturer or OS specific.
Well that's because you have to register. The site I will make, you won't have to register. It will be simple and quick
iam in
heyyyy whats up man
i like the idea i was thinkin the same open website and i guess we can make good work i work programmer and i have 2 desingers and one for adobe and the 2nd flash
any way i would like to say iam with u from nw but the xda is the best and will stay the best if u dont mind gimme ur yahoo id and ill contact with you .
Hi,
It's good to know that lot's of people have wanted to do this It means there's a lot of interest. I have contacted you
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So far, I have dont the main page - everything's going to be dynamic, and fetched from the mysql db.
It's coming along nicely I think it should be done within 1-2weeks - if I put my mind to it!
you're a bit too late)) http://xda-developers.com
Does no-one read my first post
I am compiling a site, of everything here, and other forums. It is somewhere where you dont have to register. And you dont have to go through lots of messy threads
In the long run it will be better :0
Napbree said:
Does no-one read my first post
I am compiling a site, of everything here, and other forums. It is somewhere where you dont have to register. And you dont have to go through lots of messy threads
In the long run it will be better :0
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Lets go. Sounds good.
UPDATE:
So far, I have done the basics - news system, categorys, sub categorys, descriptions, and download/view details page. I am currently going over everything now, to implement more features etc.
It's coming along really nicely!
you say that you dont need to register to use the site, but if you want to download from say Xda-Developers, then you need a username and password!
Yeah I have that one covered as well!
Usually, if someone post's something, they supply a download link to say fileshare, I can provide that. And if I am allowed, and I give proper credit to this site, surely I can upload myself, and give a download link?
Napbree said:
Yeah I have that one covered as well!
Usually, if someone post's something, they supply a download link to say fileshare, I can provide that. And if I am allowed, and I give proper credit to this site, surely I can upload myself, and give a download link?
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How would you make sure the version you are offering is the most current one?
Well, I would keep everything updated, I roam these forums everyday, so I won't miss anything. And If the people who said they want o help are commited they can help.
I might create a php bot, to search for the highest number, shouldn't be too hard
So far, pretty much everything that the user see's is finished! I am just tweaking the rating system - for now, no comments.
But I still have the admin panel to do, but I can still put the website live and add everything via phpmyadmin. I don't like to keep people waiting.
If anyone has donations, then donating to my paypal would be great, and I will add you to my affliates which means more visits to your website
My paypal is booboonathan[[(at)]]gmail[[(dot)]]com (remove the ( and [[ )
Thanks!
Okay - I had to postpone due to family issues and such, and well i've come back but I don't know if I should waist the rest of my time doing this website. Its practically done - Minus a design and just need to implement a few cool effects such as ratings, comments and screesnhots etc.
I have big planns for this website (no wait, rephrase. I had big plans) But I need to know if any of you would use this website? It will be a simple layout, and much easier to get access too.. It will also have news feeds to it's far easier to be able too check if something has been updated.
Hasn't that ever annoyed you? When you see a cool program and you isntall it but you don't realise it's had an update - and you have to go routing through the messy forums (sorry, but it's true - this is a forum, they're all messy) and look for the latest one?!
Either way please tell me if you would use it, it would be free of course
Thanks
Is anyone interested in writing an app to pull data from my website?
I'm not looking for anything flashy, just something to search or pull
the new entries.
PM me Information
Hi there....I'd like to develop for you. Just send me some further information via PM.
Best Regards,
Hans Moleman
So it's been 3 months since I've looked into this. I've talked to a few people, but no one has gotten back to me more than once or twice. I would still like to have this made. If anyone out there is interested, please let me know. Thanks!
Okay, I know I know nothing more than what you've said above, but to me it sounds like you may just need to add an RSS feed to your site. Then any reader app (Google reader?) can read it.
I understand I may be way off the mark, but that was my first thought.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App
I've attached a couple images of what I'd like it to look like. The site itself already detects the device being used to access it and configures the page view appropriately. The big thing I guess is the main screen.
I've put a quick app together that uses the rss feed, but it's really ugly and not at all how I'd like the main page to display. I know very little of programming and even less about putting Android apps together. I did get in the Google App Inventor, but was still unable to put anything useful together. Maybe during Christmas break I'll try again...
I will have some free time in the coming weeks if you don't find anyone before Christmas send me a PM.
pegisys said:
I will have some free time in the coming weeks if you don't find anyone before Christmas send me a PM.
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Thanks! I'll be sure to let you know.
Have you considered simply putting your website inside of a webview?
Anderdroid said:
Have you considered simply putting your website inside of a webview?
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or just making a mobile version of the site? It won't then be restricted to only 1 OS.
Anderdroid said:
Have you considered simply putting your website inside of a webview?
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I've been told that before, but I don't know how to do that.
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or just making a mobile version of the site? It won't then be restricted to only 1 OS.
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The site currently has a mobile version. It auto-detects the OS that is accessing it and reconfigures it appropriately. The only problem is that it's kind of limiting. You can't search easily, you can't submit information, etc. It's a really watered down version of the site. At least the main page is.
Ideally I would like people to be able to pull up the app in the movie theater either before or after to see if there is anything they need to know about beforehand or submit information via the multiple ways I provide afterwards.
Hi
This is sofian i have developed many android apps..i m interested to work...
My skype id is: sofian_sunny
hotmail [email protected]
Thanks
sofian
I know it's been a while since I've posted this on here and just as long since I've been in contact with anyone. With that being said, I would still like to do this. Here is the major problem: I don't have the cash to pay someone to do this. The site doesn't generate very much income at all right now. Although, about 75% of my traffic is from mobile users as well as the little ad income I get.
With that being said, I am more than willing to enter in a contract with the developer that states something like we will split the income from the app say 60/40 (you/me) until xx day or xx amount of dollars are met. I would like two versions; one ad supported and one ad-free, but paid (.99 or so).
I tried to also get a Kickstarter going for this, but for me to even start a campaign, I need more delepment information like timelines, mock-ups, sketches, etc.
If anyone is seriously interested, please either post back here or send me a PM.
P.S. Please, please only serious developers that can agree to the terms above. I don't need to speak with any more developer houses where we talk and all of a sudden they say it'll cost x amount of dollars. I said above I don't have the cash currently to pay for this, that's not going to change unless I win the lottery!
I just emailed acer and asked them to revise their bootloader policy.
If all of us would Do so we might get them to reconsider their policy.
It worked for the htc community so why not for us?
I hope you all will support this action so the impact will be bigger.
We also might want to bring this idea to other a500 support forums.
Kind regards.
also reply to this thread on their facebook wall. http://www.facebook.com/Acer/posts/10150179327172544
ibila said:
I just emailed acer and asked them to revise their bootloader policy.
If all of us would Do so we might get them to reconsider their policy.
It worked for the htc community so why not for us?
I hope you all will support this action so the impact will be bigger.
We also might want to bring this idea to other a500 support forums.
Kind regards.
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Yah and dont forget to mention that ASUS is kickin their a$$ on posted files and bootloader policy which is why their outsellin them even though the HW's not as good IMO.
I've lost the rag, and sent them this.
I've been up front with them but the device is mine to do with a i please...
Dear Acer Support,
I would like someone to contact me regarding the Iconia A500 tablet which i have purchased around 2 weeks ago.
I am having issues with the update which has been sent out and it will not install due to file checksums mismatches. I have been using android since the first ever handset was release and i find your methods of updating the tablet or the OS bewildering inline with every other update method for other devces up until this one. Over the last 3 years, i have NEVER had any problems updating an Android device, until now.
I would like to know how to restore my handset completely as the 'reset' option on the side of the device simply wipes the data, the integrity of the OS remains unchanged.
I need a way to factory restore my unit in order for me to receive the update, which i am assuming includes fixes for the hastily pushed out Honeycomb os and critical security patches for android holes.
If i do not receive prompt a swift technical support of an advanced level i will be returning the product as i currently view this a waste of 500 Euros. I will not hesitate to purchse the Motorola Xoom, which appears to be on Android 3.1 already...
I can be contacted on (removed) or on (Removed)@gmail.com.
I would appreciate a call TODAY, or it will be handed back today at 5.30pm.
Kind Regards,
i just did a quick reply on that Facebook link. Thnx gunnyman!
Anyone got acer contact details that we all should be emailing?
I am spamming their facebook!
I used this link:
http://acer.custhelp.com
Eddited the link as it send the questions in my name...lol.
Well...got the reaction i expected and not the one i hoped for.
Re-thinking whether to keep it or sell it in favor of the asus transformer...
Discussion Thread ---------------------------------------------------------------Response (Sherina PB) - 05/27/2011 07:27 AM Dear karim kalschoven,
Thank you for contacting Acer. My name is Sherina and Badge NumberGWSI1020. I'll be happyto assist you.
I understand you wanted help unlockingbootloader on your Acer ICONIAA500.
Currently we do not have provision to have this unlocked and we are unsure on any probable policychange on this, you may check back later to see for any updates.
For further clarifications please feel free to visit our website: http://support.acer.com/Have a great day!
Respectfully, Acer Online Technical Support
And this is my reply:
Hello, this anwser by your company inspired just me to sell the acer a500 and get me a asus transformer. I will post in the community forums and spread what Acer's standpoint is and will advise all doubters not to get the A500 if they love a community supporting brand! Great job Acer..this was the last products Ill ever buy from you!
What's the email address that we should be mailing? I found nothing on the acer contact page.
email sent...
Uninstalling a couple of apps removing the facility to update is enough for me. Always defended Acer when people have been quick to moan about build quality with their laptops but if they don't sort this out, I'll think again.
I just sent an e-mail too...
We should write a petition as they did on Motorola and HTC...
Lets all petition this. Sick of not able to install custom roms.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App
Done!!!! Hope this helpes.
can anyone post this on Acer FB or st with a message: HTC FTW. ACER FTL
http://androidandme.com/2011/05/new...longer-lock-the-bootloaders-on-their-devices/
Also posted on that Facebook post (and mentioned how HTC has reversed their bootload lock policy based on customer feedback)
I posted too. And then had a chat with customer support, which was as unhelpful as it could get. They promised to get back to me, however I have my doubts.
Reproducing below:
-- NOTE: skipping polite introduction
Govindan Sharanji: I will certainly provide you the information in this regards ####.
AD: thank you
Govindan Sharanji: Could you please stay online for two minutes while I retrieve the information for you?
-- NOTE: at this point I had hopes
AD: Sure, no problem
Govindan Sharanji: Thank you for being on hold. I really appreciate your patience.
AD: No worries
Govindan Sharanji: I need to refer you to phone support to resolve your issue.
AD: Ok
Govindan Sharanji: Our Voice Support are available on Monday - Friday 5am- 12 Midnight.You can reach our Voice Department at this numbers : 1-800-571-2237.
AD: I understand.. However I'm not located somewhere where I have access to 1-800 numbers
AD: Can I get an email with the info?
Govindan Sharanji: Shall I email the chat session to your email ID at ########, so that you can go through the information at your convenient time?
AD: The source code for the android kernel should be made available on request, according tothe GPL
AD: No, thanks, that's not necessary. I would like to get access to the kernel source code, and I was hoping you guys could send me an email later with a link
AD: or something similar
Govindan Sharanji: Sure.
-- NOTE: Maybe there's hope?
AD: Thank you
Govindan Sharanji: ####, to conclude we have suggested to email the required information and this should help you fix the issue. If there are no additional questions on this topic, I will close the chat session.
Govindan Sharanji: Thank you for using Acer Live Chat. Please feel free to chat again anytime.
Govindan Sharanji: Have a great day and take care.
AD: One more question - are there any plans for Acer to provide a recovery image for the Iconia Tab A500?
AD: Something that would restore it to factory defaults and reflash the software
AD: And also are there any plans to unlock the bootloaders, as HTC is doing?
AD: The developer community pretty much perceives you as developer-unfriendly, and it would be great to change that
Govindan Sharanji: As of now the recovery image are not provided you can get back to us for future updates.
AD: Well.. Ok.. that's unfortunate
AD: Oh well, thank you for your help
AD: Have a nice day
Let's rock it. This is a game. All for one, One for all.
PS: Spamming their chat services now. This feeling is good.
Facebook----m, you youngsters.......................
bad publicity will bring upon very swift change
Just a word of advice, let's be polite, but firmly request our rights (re: the kernel) and show them we're unhappy about their attitude. I seriously doubt the guys in support are to blame for, so let's treat them nicely and hopefully they will escalate.
Ok that may be an exaggeration but that's what it sounds like from the less than helpful response I got from an Asus representative. I'm just sharing my experience because it really pissed me off. See the email below. I dont expect things to be fixed right away I know bugs are part of new devices, but I dont appreciate getting brushed off and referred to a site that technically has nothing to do with Asus. I love XDA, its a very helpful and informative site, but I don't think XDA is on the Asus payroll for tech support.
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Dear Mr. x,
I'm sorry, but I do not have any information on future release features. I suggest you follow the threads on the XDA forums pertaining to these issues to get the latest information.
Sincerely,
Chris A
Asus Customer Care Specialist
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From : [email protected]
Sent : 5/21/2012 2:17:36 AM
To : "[email protected]"
Subject : Re:Re:<TSD> Satisfaction-USA(EN): survey error [ID=RTM20120516200057-320]
[CASEID=TM20120521201257]
When is the software bug going to be fixed that won't wake my screen from the
keyboard and when opening the tablet from the keyboard.
Sent from my ASUS TF300
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wideopn11 said:
When is the software bug going to be fixed that won't wake my screen from the
keyboard and when opening the tablet from the keyboard.
Sent from my ASUS TF300
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Unaware of any bug. Aware of settings.
Under settings - ASUS customized settings - Battery Saving - MobileDock Battery Saving mode - *you want the box left empty*
After opening your tablet while docked click any button on the keyboard to wake up your tablet.
supersoulfly said:
Unaware of any bug. Aware of settings.
Under settings - ASUS customized settings - Battery Saving - MobileDock Battery Saving mode - *you want the box left empty*
After opening your tablet while docked click any button on the keyboard to wake up your tablet.
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With him. Nver had a problem. Hell, I can wake mine by dragging my finger across the trackpad. That is why The CSR was confused
I think you are missing the point. And yes I am aware of the settings. I have had multiple conversations with Asus about this bug. On the .17 firmware, the action of opening the tablet from the dock would wake the screen. I know its a small thing but I don't like the response from Asus, check XDA for the latest information. That is the point of the post.
i tend to look at the other way. asus seems connected with their customer via xda. i guess they could make their own forum for that but why not use a forum where "geeks" hang out. we provide them with free user testing.
Haha, I can see how that can be taken as sarcasm/brush off by the OP. Kind of a compliment as well though. Hell, I come here for any problem, I've never contacted a manufacturer.
wideopn11 said:
I think you are missing the point. And yes I am aware of the settings. I have had multiple conversations with Asus about this bug. On the .17 firmware, the action of opening the tablet from the dock would wake the screen. I know its a small thing but I don't like the response from Asus, check XDA for the latest information. That is the point of the post.
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Yeah.....I'm gonna file this under "Not an issue."
1. You know it's a small thing.
2. Checking XDA, while you may not like it, is good helpful advice.
Gary Key he joined XDA right after my social media attack the little spy/awesome guy
Sent from my Kanged Sprint Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
At some point, probably more user are checking XDA for updates / news, than asus.com.
Especially in the time of OTA updates.
Yeah, I've never actually been to Asus.com except once while I was researching the TF300. I found out about the .29 update and the unlock tool from here.
compact_wisdom said:
At some point, probably more user are checking XDA for updates / news, than asus.com.
Especially in the time of OTA updates.
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I agree with you, I get more info from the forums but that shouldn't be the response from the manufacturer. I bought this tablet and dock for my mom also. She knows nothing about XDA or anything like that. She would contact Asus for support or more likely call me for support (fml).
Oh well, I'm unlocked now so Asus support is useless to me but they still need to know about bugs in there devices and take the appropriate action to fix them, not redirect that responsibility off to forums or google.
compact_wisdom said:
At some point, probably more user are checking XDA for updates / news, than asus.com.
Especially in the time of OTA updates.
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True but this is gay ....asus with xda
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA
wideopn11 said:
I agree with you, I get more info from the forums but that shouldn't be the response from the manufacturer. I bought this tablet and dock for my mom also. She knows nothing about XDA or anything like that. She would contact Asus for support or more likely call me for support (fml).
Oh well, I'm unlocked now so Asus support is useless to me but they still need to know about bugs in there devices and take the appropriate action to fix them, not redirect that responsibility off to forums or google.
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Hi!
I approve with your criticism, ASUS should keep a firm grip on their stuff out of formality. But here's a different approach:
Would you rather him redirect you to the ASUS website, download section?
When western CSR's work for asian-based companies, they have to rely on the few teleconferences and Excel roadmaps, they know about future updates, but the local CSR's only know a few fixes, and no release date depending on what service level agreement the developers work on. Also when a CSR or his manager gets information, there's a stamp "Internal only" almost all the time, not everything ends under "what to tell customers who complain about [list of bugs]" in their handbook, it should but let's step back a little.
Let's compare with a company that does updates very often: Microsoft. With Windows Update. MS removed the necessity for CSR's to inform when this and that will be fixed - unless you are IT professional, you will be referred to automatic updates. After the release of a fix Microsoft doesn't tell you exactly what the security update does, you can find a link in their website that says along the line: "vulnerability take control of your computer remotely", and details whether it affects Office, and how long it takes to download it at 56kbps lol. When you surf a bit and find the IT Professional bulletins regarding the same update, wow: a link to a general article going over the list of fixes released at that date, and oops - they forgot the very hotfix you were looking into. It is hell not to know what a fix does, and Microsoft gives us all kinds of problems because many fixes breaks other features and they don't know it until they get failure reports.
Asus doesn't document everything in one place for every CSR in the world to get access to in real time. Roadmapping future bug fixes is plain dumb: you focus on fixing as much as possible before the deadline, rather than keeping detailed forecast bulletins for a small cluster of users who, sorry if I offend you there, desire to be respected as a technically knowledgeable customer.
I believe you were given a respectful or at least a sensible response. Apart from the community feedback to the manufacturer, "geek forums" reward curiosity and need for speculations, when no information is available it is the best way to satisfy a user who shows interest in a product's evolution rather than accept it as it is and give it a bad review like most people do.
Hey guys im having issues installing google play on my kindle fire hd 7". I got my tablet rooted and followed the steps here: androidhowtoguide dot com/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-amazon-kindle-fire-hd.html everything is fine until I get to the part where I have to add an account. Once I type in my username/password or even try to make a new accuont it gets to the part where it says "your phone needs to communicate with google servers to set up account. this may take up to five minutes." and then I get an error "cant establish reliable data connection to the server". anybody know whats going on? thanks.
How to Install Google Play Store
rakoom2002 said:
Hey guys im having issues installing google play on my kindle fire hd 7". I got my tablet rooted and followed the steps here: androidhowtoguide dot com/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-amazon-kindle-fire-hd.html everything is fine until I get to the part where I have to add an account. Once I type in my username/password or even try to make a new accuont it gets to the part where it says "your phone needs to communicate with google servers to set up account. this may take up to five minutes." and then I get an error "cant establish reliable data connection to the server". anybody know whats going on? thanks.
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rakoom2002,
I just looked at the tutorial and I do not even know where to begin, everything about the process is wrong.
I do not like to go outside of XDA since there are a lot of people that really do not belong in the developing
world. I am sure the site has some good information, that post is just wrong, period. I have been a developer
since 1982, so I have seen a lot. Everyday I learn something new and this is why I love XDA. You can trust
the people here, sure there are a few bad apples but they are rare. So far we have had a 100% success rate
following this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36678923
The packages are from a trusted source, the method is the same one we use everyday in our office. First
make sure you are Rooted first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
If you would like to use the other method, post the problem in there forum although we would love to have
you part of the XDA Developer Team.:good:
prokennexusa said:
rakoom2002,
I just looked at the tutorial and I do not even know where to begin, everything about the process is wrong.
I do not like to go outside of XDA since there are a lot of people that really do not belong in the developing
world. I am sure the site has some good information, that post is just wrong, period. I have been a developer
since 1982, so I have seen a lot. Everyday I learn something new and this is why I love XDA. You can trust
the people here, sure there are a few bad apples but they are rare. So far we have had a 100% success rate
following this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36678923
The packages are from a trusted source, the method is the same one we use everyday in our office. First
make sure you are Rooted first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
If you would like to use the other method, post the problem in there forum although we would love to have
you part of the XDA Developer Team.:good:
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hey mate, right after I posted this thread I came across your tut and it was flawless. thank you!
How to: Install Google Play Store
rakoom2002 said:
hey mate, right after I posted this thread I came across your tut and it was flawless. thank you!
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rakoom2002,
Great work rakoom2002!!!!!! I am so happy to hear you were able to get Google Play to work. We are here for you, so let
us know if we can help you in any way. We specialize in the Kindle Fire HD and 2.:good: Thank you for taking the time to
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