Can I get different market apps like the original nook market he adroid market and other markets on my CM 7.2 or my CM9 ?!
besides the regular android market? where can I get apps and games from!?
Thanks!!
You can get Amazon or Getjar as alternative appstores but you cannot use BN's own AppStore on a CM install.
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Why will the android market work, but not the b&n store... is it harder to hack? Different system? Incompatible?
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alexwick said:
Why will the android market work, but not the b&n store... is it harder to hack? Different system? Incompatible?
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B&N store is proprietary store: it will only work for NCs with the stock (B&N-specific) ROM installed. Once you install any CM, you're no longer using B&N OS, and cannot access the B&N store (unless you Dual boot, in which case you can access B&N store when you're booted into whatever partitions contain the B&N OS).
If you're already on CM, why would you want to keep using the B&N store anyway? It's severely limited, some apps are priced more, and the Android Market has so much more variety.
I doubt you want the BN store for its apps since it was mentioned that they are more expensive and limited. If you want it for the book buying, just download the nook app from the market and at the top you access the BN store.
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I have a question about my SGT p1000 running CM 9
I recently got the CM 9 on my p1000 and it is unbelievably amazing! I figured out how to get the original google apps package and flash it onto the device, but I have a question about the apps. On the Play Store(both the app and through the browser, even though it gives me a list of apps that i have installed on my p1000, I obviously do not have those apps on the device as I wiped all user data post the flash. So my question is how do I make the Play Store realize that I do not have those apps it shows as "My Android Apps" on my device and I need to re-download and re-install them? Thank You.
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Is it just me and my xoom with 3.2 ROM... but I can't browse the market at all.... I'm missing the little arrows after "TOP PAID" etc. This makes browsing the market impossible... I can search and do see the staff pics etc. But cannot browse large categories...anyone else, or do I have to start fiddling with titanium...
Are you rooted? I have the same issue.
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yes, Tiamat 2.1 Hammerhead... market used to have those little buttons after "top free" etc...
I need to check my wife's xoom, it's not rooted.
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Ok it's the same, missing apps. Can't look at all the sub folders. But if you search there still there.
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So Google has made the market on tablet unusable in a way.... the new market on my Milestone (Droid) works OK.
It looks that way. I'm gonna dig a little and see what I can find. It may just be a fluke though.
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Can not download free apps either.
The solution here and other boards does not work, remove Google Account and clear cached does not work.
It's some kind of linking issue in market. They left out the ability to see the tabs. If you search for an app that will work on the tablet it shows up. I just can't seem to find out why. It is like this on rooted and non-rooted xooms. They maybe working on it or may not even be aware the 3.2 update has this issue.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213547
Helped.... so the broblem truly lies on the market itself
no problems here
I have a stock, not-rooted Xoom on 3.2, and the market is working fine for me. My Market version # is 1.0.28, if that helps anyone.
Edit: by "working fine" I mean not having the problem the OP described--I can access all parts of the market. But all is not well in marketland--I often have issues downloading/installing free apps. The "waiting to install" message will stay on the page while the progress bar grinds for a while. Sometimes things download, sometimes they don't.
So is this a 3.2 issue only? I have the same issue on rooted 3.2 with apps not downloading. I have yet to try paid apps versus free apps. I have only been trying free apps. im going to try a paid app as soon as I get my hands on that f_cker again.... or just say eff it and go back to 3.1... So it also kinda sounds like android wasnt ready for the 3.2 market update. ****ty..
I can download and install free or paid apps, my problem is the lack of good browsing of apps on the market...
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I can download and install free or paid apps, my problem is the lack of good browsing of apps on the market...
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I have this exact problem. I could only expand top paid....none of the other ones do that
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It switches as to which has the tab next to it. I sent a report to Google, everyone should too. It worked fine on 3.1.
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I can download and install free or paid apps, my problem is the lack of good browsing of apps on the market...
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Same here, the links don't work. This seems to be a problem with European Market. GT10.1 users are also reporting this, so it has nothing to do with Android 3.2 or Xoom. It seems Google has updated European Market, it now includes "Featured for Tablets" section.
So i'm still having this issue. Ive installed Amazon app market and can install any app just fine, paid or not. I'm even back at stock rooted 3.1 versus the custom 3.2 rooted. I started looking into a complete market replacement app that doesnt rely on the market to d/l apps with roughly the same amount of apps, but it doesnt look like there are any. I did however find this, and yes its a repost, but I saw no mention of it here and thought it might be useful to some folks. I can't stand the WP7 look the new market has but whatever if it works then sweet. I have yet to try it but once I get home from work today thats the first thing i'm doing. Here are the links for the the 'WP7' style market that all our android phones got updated to, which also works on tablets:
Here is the XDA thread link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166169 (this one has the apk link)
And the Xoom forums link with reviews:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-help/8687-market-issues.html
Try it and post back if it works for any of you as i'll do the same.
ALSO just make sure you use Titanium backup to backup your current Market app before trying this replacment. Just in case.
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So more results from research, since I only have my HD2 to work with here I have tried some tricks to revert back to an older version of the android market, it is the same fashion that I will do with my xoom. I have downgraded my market and 'disabled' (really just changed the permissions) the market updater apk to not have it update. I can confirm that it works so that way when I change the market on my xoom I can follow this same process to not have the market auto update and just enjoy xoom sweetness!!
Here is the info & link for reference:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=0077ac298a02bfa4&hl=en said:
Figured out a way to stop the market from auto updating itself after you uninstall the 'update' to v3. However, I take no responsability if this screws up your phone and more knowlegeable people can feel free to chime in...
1) locate /system/app/MarketUpdater.apk on your android.
2) change the Read, Write, and Execute settings to none (was rw-r--r-- for me)
That should do it. So far, I have not had the market update itself and am able to continue using v2. I used Absolute System [here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.canvs2321.absolute.system&feature=search_result] to undo it, although I am certain there are other pieces of software out there that can modify system files and allow you to look at the data. You DO need a rooted and NAND unlocked phone it says to run the software.
Hope this helps a few ppl.
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Just a heads up. As of today My market works OK. Now the little arrows after each category have come back and browsing the market is much easier...
Can someone tell me the difference between using Rom like CM7 VS a home launcher like ADW?
I have rooted my kindle fire and have the google market, but seeing so much about cm7 and wondering what the pro's and cons are?
Thanks!
One thing for sure is more apps available running cm7 as apposed to just rooted stock.
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Google's operating system for mobile devices is Android. There are several different versions of android for certain devices. The Kindle Fire runs on Gingerbread. The manufacturers of each device manipulate the Android software to suit the needs of their device and commercial services.
Amazon is the same way. They manipulated the Android system to suit their needs. By default you have no customization, limited resources, shotty stability and many untweakable features and settings. Installing a home launcher gives you the look and feel of a new ROM but still lacks the functionality of a custom one.
ROMS are made with the intent to fix common problems usually found in the manufacturers UI
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With the stock ROM and custom launcher, you can watch Amazon Videos, many of which are free with your Prime account. I don't think you can download and run an app to do this if you flash a new ROM.
Someone may correct me if I am wrong. I have tried to do this with my phone, but there doesn't seem to be a downloadable app to watch Amazon Video.
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With the stock ROM and custom launcher, you can watch Amazon Videos, many of which are free with your Prime account. I don't think you can download and run an app to do this if you flash a new ROM.
Someone may correct me if I am wrong. I have tried to do this with my phone, but there doesn't seem to be a downloadable app to watch Amazon Video.
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I heard the same thing. I believe custom roms void that option.
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Is there anyway to run anything other than the android nook application on CM9... The stock nook reader software lets me see the magazines purchased on the account but the android application doesn't.
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Is there anyway to run anything other than the android nook application on CM9... The stock nook reader software lets me see the magazines purchased on the account but the android application doesn't.
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Do you have the latest Nook Android app installed. My magazine subscriptions show. I am running 3.1.0.19. (B&N Nook).
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Do you have the latest Nook Android app installed. My magazine subscriptions show. I am running 3.1.0.19. (B&N Nook).
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Yup same version.. All the books show up fine
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Yup same version.. All the books show up fine
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But not the mags? I remember having to do something to get them to show, redownload or something. You are looking at all items, right? Magazines show up differently than books.
Edit: If they do not eventually show up, I would call B&N. They should be there. Btw, don't mention you are running on a modded Nook Color. This app works perfectly on my gingerbread Galaxy Tab.
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Sir, could you upload the latest version of this app? The store says that the app isn't available for my country.
transvinay said:
Sir, could you upload the latest version of this app? The store says that the app isn't available for my country.
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Look here for all kind of free software including the nook app.
http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/download/temp/1314063791_nook-2.6.2-DAH0000001-22_2.apk
If I put ICS on my Kindle, how do I get 4.0 specific apps on there? Right now I use my android phone that runs 2.3 to access the play store, then I backup and install on the fire.
I dont think my ZTE99 phone can run ICS but if it can, will Google Play recognize this and allow me to download ICS apps?
what apps are u referring to?
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If I put ICS on my Kindle, how do I get 4.0 specific apps on there? Right now I use my android phone that runs 2.3 to access the play store, then I backup and install on the fire.
I dont think my ZTE99 phone can run ICS but if it can, will Google Play recognize this and allow me to download ICS apps?
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If you put ICS on your Kindle, you'd need to flash the Google Apps which will give you the Play Store. So you wouldn't have to deal with the backing up mess.
Google won't let you download apps designed for ICS on older OS versions. Nor will it let you install them.
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what apps are u referring to?
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All the apps in the play store that say "Not available for your device" My cell phone runs 2.3. A lot of these gingerbread apps wont work on ICS. Source: user reviews for just about every gingerbread app.
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If you put ICS on your Kindle, you'd need to flash the Google Apps which will give you the Play Store. So you wouldn't have to deal with the backing up mess.
Google won't let you download apps designed for ICS on older OS versions. Nor will it let you install them.
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Yeah I know. I thought there was a work-around or some sort of app repository that no one discusses in the open.
Why use some shady repository when you can get it from the play store?
I use this sometimes. Not sure if it is considered shady or not. Only found out about it in order to get google maps onto my stock fire.
http://www.apktops.com/
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Why use some shady repository when you can get it from the play store?
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Are you saying I can download any app from Play once I get ICS installed on my device?
Maybe ill give apktops another shot if thats my only option.
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Are you saying I can download any app from Play once I get ICS installed on my device?
Maybe ill give apktops another shot if thats my only option.
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If you install CM9, then you can just download anything from the Play store as your device will be treated just like a standard Android tablet.
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If you install CM9, then you can just download anything from the Play store as your device will be treated just like a standard Android tablet.
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Oh wow! Thanks!
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I know im a bit late for the party, but i use this site ( http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps) to install the playstore. It has a list of the different cyanogenmods and which gapps is best for it. Just download, then install with twrp. Reboot and download whatever you want from the playstore. Some apps say that you cant install them, do to you device and others because of your location. I dont know how to fix the local one. But with your device, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cssyIE4maZY
Of course he is talking about getting games to run, but its the same with accessing apps on the market.
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All the apps in the play store that say "Not available for your device" My cell phone runs 2.3. A lot of these gingerbread apps wont work on ICS. Source: user reviews for just about every gingerbread app.
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That is because a lot of those apps use frameworks/APIs that are no longer in ICS.
Alright so I got my kindle fire yesterday and my immediate plan was to root it and flash the jandycane Rom everyone was talking about, so I read some threads about rooting this thing. But I then read flashing a any Rom would basicially defeat the purpose of a the kindle part and basically turn it in to an android tablet. And yes ive looked and searched, I'm not a noob so don't flame me. I just want to know what rom I could flash and keep the kindle properties and amazon properties.
Thank you, kole
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Samsung SGH-I727 skyrocket running CM10!
HTC EVO3D running TeamGenesisRom(**retired**)
HTC STATUS running CleanRom(**retired**)
Check out the MoDaCo ROM. It is the stock ROM, but has the Play Store preinstalled, so also gives you the functionality and choice of a normal tablet with as well as access to Amazon's services.
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Check out the MoDaCo ROM. It is the stock ROM, but has the Play Store preinstalled, so also gives you the functionality and choice of a normal tablet with as well as access to Amazon's services.
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Thanks, I have the kindle app on my phone so I saw my books are backed up and can connect to the kindle store as well. So could I install jandycane and use the kindle app to still use kindle gift cards to buy books? Sorry for the questions, ive only had this thing for less than 24 hrs
EDIT: I guess if it would work to keep my books stored then I could just use my Pc to add the kindle gift cards
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Josepho1997 said:
Reading on the kindle app isn't as good as reading on the stock app. I prefer to have both Jellybean and GR9 Modaco.
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You mean you dual-boot? I've heard bad things about it, so I'm just using the kindle app, however I do have the Jandycane ROM and use other apps like the Kobo app, the Aldiko app, and the Google Books app so I have access to many sources of books.
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Bad things? The only downside I've had is you have to split storage for two ROMS. But I still have plenty of room left.
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I meant there's a certain amount of risk that the whole thing might be messed up during partitioning.
But both ROMs are installed on the system partition right? Rather than the sdcard partition?
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I meant there's a certain amount of risk that the whole thing might be messed up during partitioning.
But both ROMs are installed on the system partition right? Rather than the sdcard partition?
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That's true for everything you do to modify the Kindle. It's not too hard to do.