[Q] Change Build.prop - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does anyone know how to change the build.prop from the B&N nook color to a different Android Tablet so you'll have all the apps in the market?
Thanks

You should have all the apps in the market if you are on CM 7.1 stable or above.
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koopakid08 said:
You should have all the apps in the market if you are on CM 7.1 stable or above.
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I am using 7.2 but when I search for certain app that I bought on my Samsung Epic they do not come up in the search. What else should I do??

what is the app?
Try searching at market.android.com. I couldn't get "flikie diagnostics" to show up on my nook (which is build.prop edited to look like a galaxy tab) but I found it on the market website and was able to install from there.

gallahad2000 said:
what is the app?
Try searching at market.android.com. I couldn't get "flikie diagnostics" to show up on my nook (which is build.prop edited to look like a galaxy tab) but I found it on the market website and was able to install from there.
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Thanks, but the market wont let me install it that's why I'd like to try to change my build.prob to a newer thing

mroien said:
Thanks, but the market wont let me install it that's why I'd like to try to change my build.prob to a newer thing
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Here's the guide: Use ES File Explorer and its built in ES Text Editor and method 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236732

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"This item is not compatible with your device"

I kept having this problem with android market. Is there a way to fix this with the market on the nook color?
More info please...ROM, version...so on.
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Android version is 2.2.1, kernel is 2.6.29-oomap1, build is FRG83
Maybe it isn't? hehe.
Install CM7
kruuth said:
I kept having this problem with android market. Is there a way to fix this with the market on the nook color?
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Sooo, any specific app here, or are you referring to the market apk itself?
Please search before posting
There is a search function guys. This is my fourth time posting this as a reply to this very issue for someone.
This will fix it 90% of the time:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11626645&postcount=425
I had this problem when I published an app, so I monkied around with it until I figured it out. When I disabled copy protection on my app, suddenly it was compatible with my device (Sony Xperia Play) and I was able to install through the android market.
Copy protection is now deprecated and is being replaced with a new licensing feature, so assuming licensing doesn't have the same bug this problem will in theory be phased out.
So if you are a developer and some people can't see your app, disable copy protection and use licensing instead. I also suggest using the Android SDK built in ProGuard feature to obfuscate (scramble) your code to make it harder to reverse engineer.
Hmmmm. it seems that my problems with Android Market was due to the DPI change which I made - the display density.
I changed my HTC Desire back from 200 dpi to the default value if 200 dpi, after that I cleared Android Market data and cache and restarted the phone.
After that on Android Market the problem with the "This item is not compatible with your device" error on some applications was fixed.
P.S. For changeing the display density you can use one of this apps from the Market: LCD Density or LCD Density Changer
Download the nook tweaks and nook odds and ends apps from the market.then go to display settings in one of the apps,I forget which,and change LCD density to160 reboot try then
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I get this on many apps including facebook. They all say they need to be updated but when I try to update they complain. I'll try to upgrade to the latest nightly when I find some free time.
s52m3 said:
I get this on many apps including facebook. They all say they need to be updated but when I try to update they complain. I'll try to upgrade to the latest nightly when I find some free time.
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You may want to avoid the latest as it has a few issues. 7.1 stable would be a better choice.
ErroneousBosch said:
There is a search function guys. This is my fourth time posting this as a reply to this very issue for someone.
This will fix it 90% of the time:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11626645&postcount=425
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Didn't work.
Lewis Moon said:
Didn't work.
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Ditto. It didn't work for me either.
h t t p : / / w w w . groovypost.com/howto/nook-color-device-not-compatible-this-item-android-market-error/
(Sorry, my n00bness won't allow me to post a hotlink.)
This fix worked for me after trying all of the previous in this thread.
Only thing missing in the link is granting SuperUser permission to FileExpert. If it doesn't have SU "mount" won't show up in the list.
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emerson.biguns said:
h t t p : / / w w w . groovypost.com/howto/nook-color-device-not-compatible-this-item-android-market-error/
(Sorry, my n00bness won't allow me to post a hotlink.)
This fix worked for me after trying all of the previous in this thread.
Only thing missing in the link is granting SuperUser permission to FileExpert. If it doesn't have SU "mount" won't show up in the list.
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I'm using HTC HD2 with haldricc's Rom "SENSATION XL V 3.0 stock ALL IN ONE (marc v0.1.8 ker)".
I have the same problem, I cannot install some applications. Once I find the apk file, I installed it and worked but not thru market.
THe solution does not fit in my problem since my lcd density is already 240. I guess every application looks for some parameters.
Any solution for me ?
thanks
tikado said:
I'm using HTC HD2 with haldricc's Rom "SENSATION XL V 3.0 stock ALL IN ONE (marc v0.1.8 ker)".
I have the same problem, I cannot install some applications. Once I find the apk file, I installed it and worked but not thru market.
THe solution does not fit in my problem since my lcd density is already 240. I guess every application looks for some parameters.
Any solution for me ?
thanks
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Last time we set to 160 and the problem magically went away.
have you tried using marketenabler?
clear your market cache,
open marketenabler -> settins->long press [us] T-mobile -> fake this provider now
open the market
try
Zorkman said:
have you tried using [LINK REMOVED]
clear your market cache,
open marketenabler -> settins->long press [us] T-mobile -> fake this provider now
open the market
try
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Link is no longer valid
Any update on this ? I'm running stock 1.4.3 with ManuelNooter 5 and I'm getting that dreaded compatibility message for "Subsonic Music Streamer"

Android market some apps isnt on the lists for on 2.2 roms and 2.3.3

I would like to know why some apps arent on the list in android market while I flash 2.3.3 Roms and I checked on android market on 2.2 roms, the apps are on the lists.. please post this if you know why.. thank you
I believe its filtered out. As in the apps that are not compatible with 2.3.3 will not show up.
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jayharper08 said:
I believe its filtered out. As in the apps that are not compatible with 2.3.3 will not show up.
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Yeah that what I thought. what if I upgrade titianum backup.. will it show up?
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Yeah that what I thought. what if I upgrade titianum backup.. will it show up?
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No, won't make a difference. If an app is not compatible it will not show up.
Bingo. Like the Xfinity TV app, I love using it. But it didn't even show up on the 2.3 market. I restored it via TB and it force closed shortly after signing in. Some apps no worky.
You'd have to modify your build.prop file so the market thinks your phone is on Froyo and not GB.
I made this change and all the apps show up fine. Keep in mind this doesn't mean all the apps will be compatible with GB, you'd have to test and find out.
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To see all apps in market: update ro.build.fingerprint= to:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/shadow_vzw/cdma_shadow/shadow:2.2.1/VZW/23.340:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
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Always make sure permissions for build.prop are --> rw-r--r--
how to update ro.build.fingerprint
50CalAL said:
You'd have to modify your build.prop file so the market thinks your phone is on Froyo and not GB.
I made this change and all the apps show up fine. Keep in mind this doesn't mean all the apps will be compatible with GB, you'd have to test and find out.
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To see all apps in market: update ro.build.fingerprint= to:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/shadow_vzw/cdma_shadow/shadow:2.2.1/VZW/23.340:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
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Always make sure permissions for build.prop are --> rw-r--r--
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is there any OTA link for update ro.build.fingerprint? Also how to modify it? I will give it try to see if it works or not... Thank you
50CalAL said:
You'd have to modify your build.prop file so the market thinks your phone is on Froyo and not GB.
I made this change and all the apps show up fine. Keep in mind this doesn't mean all the apps will be compatible with GB, you'd have to test and find out.
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To see all apps in market: update ro.build.fingerprint= to:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/shadow_vzw/cdma_shadow/shadow:2.2.1/VZW/23.340:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
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Always make sure permissions for build.prop are --> rw-r--r--
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I found a way to edit but somehow, It couldn't to be edited. I use ES file explorer. I edited from ro.build.fingerprint=sprint/htc_supersonic/supersonic:2.3.3/GR140/41771:user/release-keys to ro.build.fingerprint=sprint/htc_supersonic/supersonic:2.2/FRF91/252548:user/release.keys.
is there any that I need to edit or else? It would be greatly appreciated if you help.. Thank you

[TWEAK] U.S.A.Sv6

So I was looking at the Stock-Ish rom by hoffman1984 and noticed it included SAS tweaks.. havne't really played with this tweak and was wondering if anyone had anymore info on this and how it plays with JUWE or V6supercharger
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236779
omair2005 said:
So I was looking at the Stock-Ish rom by hoffman1984 and noticed it included SAS tweaks.. havne't really played with this tweak and was wondering if anyone had anymore info on this and how it plays with JUWE or V6supercharger
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236779
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I've been using it for two weeks now practically. I install it before I do Super Charger. But...I've not done it with beta 5.
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AproSamurai said:
I've been using it for two weeks now practically. I install it before I do Super Charger. But...I've not done it with beta 5.
Sent from my Epic 4G
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hm doesn't seem to work on my phone.. I was on Urban Regen and I flashed it and it hung at the samsung logo. Then I had to wipe and reinstall so I tried SFR1.2 and it hung at the samsung logo again?! I'm using the universal version btw.
do I have to delete everything in the init.d folder then flash?
Just did the same to me on SFR 1.2. Looks like I'm going to nandroid back
Did you guys check init.d folder to see if you have more than 8 files before adding it? I read that people are deleting everything in init.d if they do then add this with success. I haven't had a chance to try it yet myself.
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I will try again if you can tell me where to find the folder you mention.
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I will try again if you can tell me where to find the folder you mention.
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/system/etc/init.d
use a file browser with root. either es or root explorer.
I need you to hold my hand a little more. I can't find system.
Edit. I found it and I have 9 files in there. What do I do with that? Is there only supposed to be no more than 8?
Edit 2. I deleted the supercharger file in there and am going to rety
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hm doesn't seem to work on my phone.. I was on Urban Regen and I flashed it and it hung at the samsung logo. Then I had to wipe and reinstall so I tried SFR1.2 and it hung at the samsung logo again?! I'm using the universal version btw.
do I have to delete everything in the init.d folder then flash?
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Try S.a.s. not u.s.a.

Natwest App now available but I can't download it

Hi guys
I am using a HTC Desire HD and I can not find the application in the market place.
So i've checked android market on my PC, I can see the natwest app but it is telling me that my device is not compatible. Any ideas?
Can I get hold of the APK from my brothers phone who is able to download it fine on his Galaxy S2?
Thanks!
It looks pretty cool. I need to save money so it would be good to have something to constantly remind me of how poor I am. I'm in Japan so I wouldn't be able to use it or install it from here.
I'm curious if you can install the APK and get it running. Root Explorer (File Manager) is the type of app which will easily find it probably in the data/app folder.
Seeing as it's a free app, if you can get the apk please pm me. I'd like to try it too just out of curiosity.
Have you modified your LCD density in your build.prop? Try changing it back to 240 then install from the market.
Hi Guys,
I have the exact same problem. Running Desire HD with AR 6.1.3. I am having problems downloading this app and a few others. I have tried the following with no luck.
- Changed LCD Density to 160 and cleared market data and cache
- Changed LCD Density to 240 and cleared market data and cache
- Used LCD Resolution to set the density instead of Rom Toolkit and repeated the steps above.
I am currently using market version 3.1.6 but have tried downgrading to market 3.1.5 but this did not help, also tried all of the above combinations whilst resetting the google services framework with no luck. (told this may help)
I do not understand the checks that the market / google perform on each device to determine compatibility but would it be possible they are checking for root via the SU command - maybe this was a condition of natwest being a secure app? (I have heard they have done this with google video)
This is the only app that I really need, and cant find an apk!
Thanks for any help!
andyharney said:
Have you modified your LCD density in your build.prop? Try changing it back to 240 then install from the market.
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theres always the third party way
Aamir.Badat said:
theres always the third party way
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True, but I wouldn't suggest installing a Banking app from anywhere other than the Android Market.
@alex-qts - Did you reboot between making the changes? AFAIK the only what the market would know if you had root was if it requested root, and you accepted it. I could be wrong.
@alex-qts - Did you reboot between making the changes? AFAIK the only what the market would know if you had root was if it requested root said:
I rebooted after every screen change, but each time I go to install I get the same yellow incompatibility bar and no download button. Strange thing is - I was also having this same issue for the autotrader app, and the LCD density / clear cache trick has worked for that app, but not the natwest? strange.
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I had exactly this problem and also wanted to install this only from the Market.
I have had success by following these instructions to change the build fingerprint to something that is supported. I use ARHD 6.1.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18147141&postcount=53120
If it works then credit to wjsturgis3.
It contains the following edit to build.prop which fixes the market issue. The existing ro.build.fingerprint line is replaced with the following:
# Switch fingerprint when there is a US release of 2.3.5
# Original
# ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.5/GRJ90/150597.1:user/release-keys
# Modified for better Market access
ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.3/GRI40/87995:user/release-keys
Rebooted and I was then able to download directly from the Market and have just passed security and it's working a treat.
John
japester36 said:
I had exactly this problem and also wanted to install this only from the Market.
I have had success by following these instructions to change the build fingerprint to something that is supported. I use ARHD 6.1.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18147141&postcount=53120
If it works then credit to wjsturgis3.
It contains the following edit to build.prop which fixes the market issue. The existing ro.build.fingerprint line is replaced with the following:
# Switch fingerprint when there is a US release of 2.3.5
# Original
# ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.5/GRJ90/150597.1:user/release-keys
# Modified for better Market access
ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.3/GRI40/87995:user/release-keys
Rebooted and I was then able to download directly from the Market and have just passed security and it's working a treat.
John
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Hi John,
do you have a link to this file please or provide some instructions on how to do this please?
winwiz said:
Hi John,
do you have a link to this file please or provide some instructions on how to do this please?
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this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18793470&postcount=5703
Update: This has worked! thanks John
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this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18793470&postcount=5703
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That includes the fingerprint fix but I wouldn't use it as it also has some other items which you may not want, such as Advanced Power Menu.
To do it yourself - You need to be rooted, take a nandroid backup, and then take a copy of the original build.prop file found in /system/ - then just edit the original using ES File Explorer and the built in ES Note Editor to include the new fingerprint line:-
ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.3/GRI40/87995:user/release-keys
AND put a # symbol at the beginning of the old ro.build.fingerprint line to comment it out. Still useful for future reference.
Reboot and it should work, but just for completeness, I also cleared the data from the Market in Settings>Applications.
Hope this helps,
John
thanks guys I can confirm that editing the build.prop file works! I now have the natwest app!
I simply used the following command to copy the build.prop file onto my computer, then edited and copied back to system folder using root explorer (renamed old build.prop that was in the system root)
adb pull /system/build.prop build.prop
Sorry if my instructions are not great, but it was my first time editing the build.prop file.
Thanks Again!
andyharney said:
True, but I wouldn't suggest installing a Banking app from anywhere other than the Android Market.
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True said my friend
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I've searched Natwest on the market, but only seeing 2 results, neither of them being official apps?
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mushtafa said:
I've searched Natwest on the market, but only seeing 2 results, neither of them being official apps?
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Heres the link
I am using BlackIce and had to change the DPI back to default before I could download the app, but in the past i have managed quite adequatley using the natwest website which I believe has greater functionality over the app, anyway will give it a go once I have cleared security
Thanks for the link. It's telling me my phone isn't compatible?
I've not changed my DPI settings, but how can I check the settings in case the ROM has changed it? (I'm running ARHD 6.1.2)
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Thankyou for the fix. Didn't even know they'd released an app till this thread and then to find I wasn't compatible. At least I already knew how to fix it.
Will hit thanks when I get home.
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i searched market apps for natwest and it was top of the list
mushtafa said:
Thanks for the link. It's telling me my phone isn't compatible?
I've not changed my DPI settings, but how can I check the settings in case the ROM has changed it? (I'm running ARHD 6.1.2)
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open build.prop (/system/build.prop), with a suitable text editor and you shuld find a line similar to below
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
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If that reads anything other than 240 your DPI has been changed.
Many thanks for the help, mine says 240.
What does it actually mean? Is it the resolution? Is it noticeable if I set it to 200, and will everything else still work ok?
I know this is off topic, but it is a complete nightmare trying to search forums with tapatalk.
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Unable to click install button from apk file

I am currently running the latest paranoid android Rom on my nexus 4 using Franco's milestone 2 kernel. I am having problems installing apps that I downloaded (e.g., Adobe flash update). What happens is I can see the installation screen with the different permissions, but I cannot click on the install button. It works when I install apps from the play store but not through root browser, astro, es explorer. I have tried other apks to make sure it's not just that one file. As well, I had even removed those dimmer apps like twilight and lux before installing. I also stopped the running applications and then tried installing. I'm stumped and I have no idea what to try next. Maybe there is another uncommon app that I need to uninstall before installing off my card...
If anyone has any suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
channer said:
I am currently running the latest paranoid android Rom on my nexus 4 using Franco's milestone 2 kernel. I am having problems installing apps that I downloaded (e.g., Adobe flash update). What happens is I can see the installation screen with the different permissions, but I cannot click on the install button. It works when I install apps from the play store but not through root browser, astro, es explorer. I have tried other apks to make sure it's not just that one file. As well, I had even removed those dimmer apps like twilight and lux before installing. I also stopped the running applications and then tried installing. I'm stumped and I have no idea what to try next. Maybe there is another uncommon app that I need to uninstall before installing off my card...
If anyone has any suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Disable HALO if you want to install apk`s.
Geez. You know how to flash paranoid android but not how to search? This has been mentioned many times..
Disable screen filter if you by any chance using it
It happened to me yesterday and it was found it was caused by file screen.
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Disable Halo, then you can install it.
If you actually looked through the PA thread, you'd see this has been answered over 50 times within the last few pages.
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you can not install adobe flash from the play store, flash does not support android 4.2.2. yoy would need to install it from the adobe site list of past flash updates. same with any other app from the play store that doesnt support the nexus 4 or the right android version.
thanks
this was very helpfull
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this was very helpfull
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Samsung s3 install button
Hey guys, I'm having this same kinda problem. I use a Samsung s3 4.1.2
Please help
Dillivine said:
Hey guys, I'm having this same kinda problem. I use a Samsung s3 4.1.2
Please help
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Nothing to do with the Nexus 4 so post in your phones forum please
mynameisrio said:
Disable screen filter if you by any chance using it
It happened to me yesterday and it was found it was caused by file screen.
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it worked for me.. it was screen filter.. and the first thought that came to my mind was touchoad not working.. but you saved me from messing up further.
lg e445 stock 4.1.2
thanks
AppWidgetDisplay
Also AppWidgetDisplay for Sony Smartwatch causes such behavior.
There is another way which will always work, If you don't want to waste your time.
Just use adb to install. As shown in the post below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956
thanks man really helped
mynameisrio said:
Disable screen filter if you by any chance using it
It happened to me yesterday and it was found it was caused by file screen.
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It was due to screen filter
i too am having problems i've never rooted my m8 international variant but everytime i try and install a thrid party app i can click the install button only cancel works.
didn't able to click install button
Same issue (didn't able to click install button)
i m running cm11 m7 build.

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