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Amazon Appstore from Overseas

I'm currently working overseas, I was able to download Apps from Amazon before. But now Amazon detects I'm not in US so a message pops-up "Amazon Appstore is not available in your region".
I've tried several methods posted on XDA and other website but it's not working.
- Anyone knows of a successful work around?
- Can someone start a list of daily Free Apps APK, so I can grab the ones I like?
TIA

If you have the phone registered to your account you can just go to the amazon app store via your computer and "purchase" it that way.
I don't think anyone can post the apk because it might be considered piracy since you didn't "purchase" it for free and you don't own it.

se7en10 said:
But now Amazon detects I'm not in US so a message pops-up "Amazon Appstore is not available in your region".
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You can try setting up a proxy for your phone. That might make it think you're in the U.S.

[Q] how to trick market into thinking i am in the us

How would I be able to trick the market into thinking I am based in the us? There are a few apps like Google books and even nook is not available for my country. With the phone I can slip in a t mobile similar and problem solved.
I have tried using market enabler but that is a no go.

For me my account is American, was created in the US and is backed by an American card. I don't "miss" any software that users outside the US do. Unfortunately, I live in Mexico. So while I have full access to the US market, it shows me prices in pesos, which pisses me off to no end. Not a huge problem, but annoying.
So to note: My A500 was bought in the US, my market account was made inside the US, with all US information, here in Mexico it works just like when I'm in the US only the prices are in pesos. Dunno how hard it would be to setup an account from outside to US to look like it was inside. Use a VPN while you set it up I suppose, look up some random business address and phone number if it asks for such. As far as buying a tablet in the US, well that'd be harder.

muqali said:
For me my account is American, was created in the US and is backed by an American card. I don't "miss" any software that users outside the US do. Unfortunately, I live in Mexico. So while I have full access to the US market, it shows me prices in pesos, which pisses me off to no end. Not a huge problem, but annoying.
So to note: My A500 was bought in the US, my market account was made inside the US, with all US information, here in Mexico it works just like when I'm in the US only the prices are in pesos. Dunno how hard it would be to setup an account from outside to US to look like it was inside. Use a VPN while you set it up I suppose, look up some random business address and phone number if it asks for such. As far as buying a tablet in the US, well that'd be harder.
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Thanks for replying. So basically I will need to reset from a fresh tablet using a bocom?
Seems like google does not give much love fire non us fans.will try to look for a vpn to find out.

Here's what I did:
Kill the market
Clear the cache
Remove my gmail account
Turn off all the location settings
Turn on airplane mode
Turn on wifi
Run market enabler
Restart market
re-enter my gmail account
Now the market shows me the books tab, and apps allow in-app purchases. None of these were possible before. Hope this helps.
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Here's how I always do mine:
a. Root your device and install Market Enabler
b. Remove all synced accounts in your Tablet
c. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications -> All -> Market and Clear the data of the Market App
d. Run Market Enabler and choose T-Mobile or Verizon
e. Open the Market App and it should prompt you to login a registered Google Account
h. Once logged in, Market should recognize your A500 as a T-Mobile/Verizon A500
Note that you need to do this every time you reboot your tablet. Additionally, the trick also works for the browser version of the Market (it should list your device as T-Mobile/Verizon registered).

Thanks Will try that, because when i tried it with just the vpn, it did not work. Quick question, have either of you upgraded to the leaked 3.1? because that seems to be "china/taiwan" rom.

I got this working on 3.0.1 and the leaked 3.1 China ROM.
I'm on Picasso custom rom right now but haven't tried it yet as I just changed ROM a few hours ago.
You also mentioned using VPN - no need for that.

Thanks. Got it working, but still cannot see nook, google books, earth and some others.could you see if you can see google books on yours?

The Books link shows up in my Market but does not contain any books on sale.
As for Google Earth, I was able to see and download it before (and Blogger app too). Same thing for other paid games like Dungeon Defenders and Pinball HD that did not show up in my region before. Not sure about Nook as I never looked for it but it should be there.
You can check the browser Market App to see if your Acer A500 is registered to Verizon/T-Mobile. It it's not, it's possible that the hack was not properly executed (items for sale in $ but you are not able to see region-locked apps).
Did you also turn off the location settings (no need to go on airplane mode) as advised by ill_dawg?

I can see the books tab, but not the books app. I am going to try to reboot, clear cache and start from there, turning off all location services and try.
Ok rebooted into recovery cleared cache and also dalvic cache for good measure. Start up, take away all sync apps, clear data on market app. launch market app and can see the google books tab, but still not the app. On the desktop browser, i can see the app, but cannot actually download to device, because it is still not verizon or tmobile. Have you actually got a 3G tablet? Thanks for help Panda, much appreciated.

Omg just Google for Market access.apk; if the device is rooted, u won't experience any problem setting a default location and backing data up.

Hi,
Just an update, I was able to dl Google Books from the Market.
Unfortunately, this method does not seem to work with the Books Market only the Apps Market. Sorry!

brutalpanda said:
Hi,
Just an update, I was able to dl Google Books from the Market.
Unfortunately, this method does not seem to work with the Books Market only the Apps Market. Sorry!
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Thanks panda. I am still not seeing books on the market. Must be doing something wrong. Market access is just another market enabler, which already does not work for me. It's alright tho, sideloaded the app anyway.

I had seen books on my market...which ussually doesn't appear ....by installin market enabler on my phone and settin it to at&t.....or sprint(for codes look for market enabler codes) and used wifi tethering for internet access on my a500.....and it worked!.....and as a matter of fact price currency didn't change but books was available....so were the other apps which weren't b4.....so....give it a try(don't forget to clear market data).......and FYI....when I then I used regular wifi....books dissapeared!
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App

ok quick update. Redid the whole procedure and it worked this time. Was able to download the US only apps. My mistake was to just untick the sync accounts. Whereas this time, I REMOVED them as was instructed and it worked. Thanks guys.

Hey that's good to hear!

vari9 said:
I had seen books on my market...which ussually doesn't appear ....by installin market enabler on my phone and settin it to at&t.....or sprint(for codes look for market enabler codes) and used wifi tethering for internet access on my a500.....and it worked!.....and as a matter of fact price currency didn't change but books was available....so were the other apps which weren't b4.....so....give it a try(don't forget to clear market data).......and FYI....when I then I used regular wifi....books dissapeared!
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App
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Well I'll have to try this on my Milestone although I'd prefer Wifi over 3G due to data costs!

Hey vari9, just tested your method and it worked with books! I learned something new today! Thanks!

suomaf said:
Thanks Will try that, because when i tried it with just the vpn, it did not work. Quick question, have either of you upgraded to the leaked 3.1? because that seems to be "china/taiwan" rom.
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i read in the moto section some time ago, it was enough to replace the build.prop with Verizon build.prop of xoom, but it didnt work.
so i used a VPN carrier (overplay.net) and instantly i got books and videos access so its for sure testing your origin by ip address.
and it worked with a A500 (PRIMEE!/asus) profile too.. as i tested videos (i just looked at its trailers)
but for me VPN is the only way it works, and if i disconnect vpn, i loose my web videos. i did not check if the books access also got lost as well, but the books remained on my bookshelf.

brutalpanda said:
Hey vari9, just tested your method and it worked with books! I learned something new today! Thanks!
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I'm glad it worked for you.......but for some reason....it stopped workin for me!...lol..will have to try it again...
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App

[Q] Kindle Fire apps using Vpn from Canada

I have successfully set up a wireless VPN via my router for my Kindle Fire.
Streaming Prime video, books, etc...work.
Only item is left is downloading the apps.
Keeps saying I am in the wrong country.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Might have something to do with what you are pointing your VPN to?

I think they may be using credit card billing address. I tried to use a card issued in my country (Thailand) to purchase apps, but it didn't let me. After I switched to a U.S. card, it's been working beautifully. I don't even have to VPN to purchase/download apps (other streaming services still do require VPN though)
Hope this helps...

I'm in China and I tried PUFF SSH apk for Android system and it worked!
You can check my ip is USA in the browser.
https://seapuff.com/puff.apk
I post the screenshot images and tutorial in this Chinese forum:
http://bbs.mydoo.cn/thread-54630-1-1.html
I am looking for VPN app for Kindle Fire as well, if someone knows that please don't hesitate telling me, thanks!

Thanks.
Using us credit card as 1 click setting did the trick.

guycomputer said:
Using us credit card as 1 click setting did the trick.
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Once again, very useful finding. Thanks

you actually dont need to use VPN's to get apps in canada
all you need to do is go to goodereader. c0m/apps on your kindle fire app and you can download any app you want ,
they made this so that it bypasses you not being in the USA
basically just side loading in APK's via their app store
its actually a good idea

Am about to buy the Kindle Fire in Canada, quick questions about rooting/location...

Hi guys,
Am about to purchase a KF tomorrow, but I wanted to go over some things quickly.
I know to use this in Canada, such as amazon prime (which I'm not a member of anyway) I have to have a VPN from the states. If I don't use a VPN from the states, am I still able to use the Kindle, or will it stop me at the registration page? If I have to use a VPN from the US, how hard is it to setup? I share my router with my family, would that cause issues?
Assuming I can avoid the VPN route, I would like to root my Kindle to have access to android marketplace. Once I route it, will I be able to access android marketplace instantly, even if I don't have an american VPN?
And finally, am I able to transfer stuff to kindle, such as books from mediafire that were free, and mp3's without having to go through amazon? Do they have their "desktop manager" for the KF or something?
Sorry for all the questions, been trying to do some research and just wanted clarification,
Thanks, any help/advice is appreciated!

Canadian Kindle Fire user here.
To answer your questions, you can definitely register the Kindle Fire easily out of the box with Amazon. As far as I know, they do not care what IP you come from during the registration process. Once you register, your KF will show up on your Amazon.com page under Manage Your Kindle. So simply put, registration is a breeze.
The KF does not have the ability to connect to a VPN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376742) but I have read that a lot of people have been successful with Unblock US (http://unblock-us.com/). As I understand it, they use DNS masking rather than having traffic route through a VPN. I haven't tried it yet but they do have a free trial so there's no risk. I am holding out for a VPN solution because I have already paid for a VPN service. Assuming Unblock Us works, you will have access to Amazon Prime (theoretically) and Netflix US. I do know that Netflix US does check for a US address on your credit card before allowing you to register ... I assume Amazon Prime does the same but your first month is a free trial so there is no need to verify a US address on a credit card as you don't enter it when registering. I would assume that when you go to renew, you will have to find a work around in order to allow Amazon to let you register/pay for Amazon Prime.
I tried sending a PDF to my KF yesterday using the provided email address [email protected] but I have not received it. Not sure why that is ... I have a 2 other Kindles so I know it's not a 'I'm an idiot and don't know how to use the Kindle interface' ... but you can definitely use a USB cable to transfer your content over. Alternatively, you could easily set up a Dropbox account and install the Dropbox apk onto the KF and get content that way.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Everyone in Canada is stumbling their way through this so remember the novel that I wrote for you and pay it forward when you can help a forum member. Cheers
Jayce

Jayce, thank you so much for the info!
I have some friends who are in the same boat as me, but your info is a huge help and convinced me to purchase the KF.
Will probably send you a PM if I have any questions and will forward your post to anyone who asks a similar question.
Thanks!

Sure thing. No problem but if you have a general question that might benefit the community, feel free to leave it here.

Canadian Kindle
I bought mine a few weeks ago, rooted it, installed Google apps, and basically made it an Android tablet. it works like a charm, GMail, Maps, Market, Calander (synced), Go Launcher, and Titanium BU.
It took some reading (XDA), ADB, and some learning but it works; I still can't buy software from Amazon but I can buy it from Google Market. I can however buy books from Amazon and read them on my Kindle App. Most of the time I download the app onto my Razr, and then send the apk file to my Kindle using Gmail.
All in all I am very happy with it.

Bought the kindle fire, rooted it, love it so far!
The only issue I'm having is that I downloaded the android marketplace app, after rooting it, but it simply says "you must add an account to use this device..." to which I say yes, and then it boots me out back to the home screen.
I tried looking up videos on how to install android marketplace (vender apk, root explorer all installed) but still no luck.
I also grabbed the Go Ex Launcher, but can't figure how to access my videos folder.
Great device though, so glad I picked one up

huskerdu25 said:
Bought the kindle fire, rooted it, love it so far!
The only issue I'm having is that I downloaded the android marketplace app, after rooting it, but it simply says "you must add an account to use this device..." to which I say yes, and then it boots me out back to the home screen.
I tried looking up videos on how to install android marketplace (vender apk, root explorer all installed) but still no luck.
I also grabbed the Go Ex Launcher, but can't figure how to access my videos folder.
Great device though, so glad I picked one up
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Try following the steps here:
http://www.kindlefirewire.com/2011/11/17/how-to-install-android-market-on-kindle-fire/
This worked like a charm and assuming you used Super1Click, it should be very easy for you as well.
As far as videos go, I use MX Video and it automatically discovers videos on my SD partition. I load them into my KF using a USB cable.

llcooljayce said:
Canadian Kindle Fire user here.
The KF does not have the ability to connect to a VPN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376742) but I have read that a lot of people have been successful with Unblock US (http://unblock-us.com/). ... Assuming Unblock Us works, you will have access to Amazon Prime (theoretically) and Netflix US.
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Polish KF user here.
The unblock-us.com trick works. I can now watch Amazon Prime movies - so this solve one of my biggest problm with KF. Thank you for good advice.

llcooljayce said:
I do know that Netflix US does check for a US address on your credit card before allowing you to register
Jayce
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I have netflix US here in Canada...they did not check for a US address. Hulu does if you want to pay for hulu plus though.
Mike

Hey guys,
I am from Canada too. I ordered the KF the day it was launched and it was shipped to my cousin's US address. He mailed the KF on 21 Nov and I got it last week.
I was disheartened that KF didn't support Amazon Prime & cannot download apps
But thanks to all the legends here im XDA forums.
After some reading I first found the solution for downloading apps from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1379056
Then I rooted my device by following steps from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
Edit: The video mentioned above is also helpful
Thanks to Dealth2all
Then I learned to install Android market from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283
Thanks to Bandage, JolleyBoy and Mashi
Special thanks to bschrib for providing flawless instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283&page=4
I couldn't copy GoogleServicesFramework.apk in sdcard so I first copied in /system/app and then cut & paste it in /sdcard
Now I can access Android Market....I am very happy with it
Thanks

where can I purchase a kindle fire from Canada
I live in Canada BC, and would like to buy a kindle fire. However, I have no idea where or who to go through to get one. I was going to buy a kobo vox but my heart is on a kindle .. please help.
tx

katti_fm said:
I live in Canada BC, and would like to buy a kindle fire. However, I have no idea where or who to go through to get one. I was going to buy a kobo vox but my heart is on a kindle .. please help.
tx
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Unless you have an American friend, eBay is your answer. I bought mine for $235 USD shipped.

The Kindle that Amazon let's come to Canada now official released in 3 model Kindle 3, 3g, Dx and New Kindle $109. Not for Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire. But i found the way to get Kindle Touch and Fire in Canada by googling here canadaereader.ca There are someone try and that's the working method. I share if you want that. Enjoy your kindle canada guy !!!

Hi I'm from canada and recieved a kindle fire for christmas. I'm computer illiterate and was wondering if someone could please walk me through how to use this thing in canada.

cjty said:
Hi I'm from canada and recieved a kindle fire for christmas. I'm computer illiterate and was wondering if someone could please walk me through how to use this thing in canada.
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You will be able to use the KF like any other Android tablet to read email, internet browsing, running android applications and play games. However, without rooting, you have to side install applications. This method is not friendly. To be able to install applications to install from Google Ply Store, you need to root the KF. There are some simple guides available in this XDA forum that are good for you to read to explore deeply the KF as a wonderfully android tablet. Here is a link to one of many simple guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20803540
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

Are those methods able to root the latest stock rom?
Thanks.
ipskang said:
Hey guys,
I am from Canada too. I ordered the KF the day it was launched and it was shipped to my cousin's US address. He mailed the KF on 21 Nov and I got it last week.
I was disheartened that KF didn't support Amazon Prime & cannot download apps
But thanks to all the legends here im XDA forums.
After some reading I first found the solution for downloading apps from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1379056
Then I rooted my device by following steps from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
Edit: The video mentioned above is also helpful
Thanks to Dealth2all
Then I learned to install Android market from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283
Thanks to Bandage, JolleyBoy and Mashi
Special thanks to bschrib for providing flawless instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283&page=4
I couldn't copy GoogleServicesFramework.apk in sdcard so I first copied in /system/app and then cut & paste it in /sdcard
Now I can access Android Market....I am very happy with it
Thanks
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I got my Fire today. I can borrow free book during first month free trial. However, I cannot download free apps even if I added a US address on my cc. Is there no way to do so until rooting it?
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Nexus 7 without Google Play Apps

Did anyone else Nexus 7 arrive without Play video, play magazine, and play books installed? I searched the play store and found it, but i cant download the apps. I tried downloading the apks and installing it and it installs, but it doesnt show up on the screen. I really need help!!! Please!
I really need these apps because its the reason i bought the tablet.
Also, I must mention that i purchased the tablet from Gamestop and I live on Guam(A U.S. Territory.)
I have a galaxy nexus with all the google play apps, but unable to get them on my tablet!
Any help will do!
Thanks in advance!

Did you buy a new, sealed unit?
Sent from my d2spr on CM10 (8/8)

Unkn0wN671 said:
Did anyone else Nexus 7 arrive without Play video, play magazine, and play books installed? I searched the play store and found it, but i cant download the apps. I tried downloading the apks and installing it and it installs, but it doesnt show up on the screen. I really need help!!! Please!
I really need these apps because its the reason i bought the tablet.
Also, I must mention that i purchased the tablet from Gamestop and I live on Guam(A U.S. Territory.)
I have a galaxy nexus with all the google play apps, but unable to get them on my tablet!
Any help will do!
Thanks in advance!
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i believe that you dont see them because youre in guam, they arent supported there. you can always root your device and check if they are still in /system/app/.

Root and flash gapps
Sent from my oc'd cm10 nexus 7

simms22 said:
i believe that you dont see them because youre in guam, they arent supported there. you can always root your device and check if they are still in /system/app/.
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Its weird because my phone is able to access all these apps. My tablet is rooted and I checked /system/app/ and all are there but when I try to launch it, it "Activity not found - com.Google.apps.appname" know what I should do now?

Try checking through Titanium Backup if the app is frozen.
My nexus didn't show the App initially, but it was actually already installed, but was frozen by google due to country restriction.
I unfrozen the app using Titanium, reboot and seems to work fine.
Although I still have to use VPN and Market Enabler to access content on Play, but content I copy through USB seems to work fine on the app.

piepie22 said:
Try checking through Titanium Backup if the app is frozen.
My nexus didn't show the App initially, but it was actually already installed, but was frozen by google due to country restriction.
I unfrozen the app using Titanium, reboot and seems to work fine.
Although I still have to use VPN and Market Enabler to access content on Play, but content I copy through USB seems to work fine on the app.
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Thanks so much bro! Your method worked and thanks everyone for helping me!

Cheers!!

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Cheers!!
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Actually I have a quick question. Were you able to get the 25 dollar app credit and transformers movie? Because I wasn't able to get any

I don't have the 25$ credit as well, I don't think you can get the credit if you activated your device outside "USA".
Google also double checks the credit card address to confirm your country of origin as well.
Honestly it's not a big deal, there are many ways to get the movie.
I plug in and copied a few movies (including Transformer ) to nexus and they show up and play fine on Play Movie.
My only problem is Play Book & Play Magazine doesn't recognize anything not purchase through Play.
So I have to use other readers (Aldiko) which read my ebook, and magazine.
The interface is not bad, actually better then Play Book/Magazine, maybe give that a try.
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Another option, you can Root your device and try running Market Enabler + DroidVPN.
I was able to access the US version of Play and can download App without country restriction.
But I haven't tried purchase as I don't have a US address tied credit card.
The downside is VPN is slow, you have to upgrade Premium account. You may have better luck trying than I do.
But DroidVPN seems down these few days for Upgrading Premium account.
If anyone has other alternative for DroidVPN, please advise?

piepie22 said:
I don't have the 25$ credit as well, I don't think you can get the credit if you activated your device outside "USA".
Google also double checks the credit card address to confirm your country of origin as well.
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I activated in Australia with an Australian credit card and an Australian address and got the $25.
piepie22 said:
Another option, you can Root your device and try running Market Enabler + DroidVPN.
I was able to access the US version of Play and can download App without country restriction.
But I haven't tried purchase as I don't have a US address tied credit card.
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You don't need a US credit card. Just add a US address to your regular credit card

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I activated in Australia with an Australian credit card and an Australian address and got the $25.
You don't need a US credit card. Just add a US address to your regular credit card
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Cool, I will also give that a try.
I was always assuming the Credit Card must be US issued credit card.
Thanks.

piepie22 said:
Cool, I will also give that a try.
I was always assuming the Credit Card must be US issued credit card.
Thanks.
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I thought that too until I tried it. I even bought a magazine subscription

Hi.
the apps appear in my galaxy s2 but not on nexus 7. any reason for that?
i am able to read book on my play book s2 but play books n7 does not even appear on my tablet. why???
btw i am not in US

lp4u said:
i am able to read book on my play book s2 but play books n7 does not even appear on my tablet. why???
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You answered your own question:
lp4u said:
i am not in US
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Use Titanium Backup to defrost those apps and they will re-appear.