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Play store issues due to DPI settings?

First post here, been a long time trawler.
I unlocked and rooted my Nexus 7, and followed that up with changing my DPI setting so I get tablet ui mode instead of the default phone mode. However every time I try to get an app from the play store, it tells me my device is not supported. To bypass this I've been backing up the apps from my Nexus S and sending them to myself for manual installation. Any fixes for this?
Please and thanks.
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sliverus said:
First post here, been a long time trawler.
I unlocked and rooted my Nexus 7, and followed that up with changing my DPI setting so I get tablet ui mode instead of the default phone mode. However every time I try to get an app from the play store, it tells me my device is not supported. To bypass this I've been backing up the apps from my Nexus S and sending them to myself for manual installation. Any fixes for this?
Please and thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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I think you have to have a native DPI, like 120, 160, 220, or 320. Anything else might cause issues, but I don't know exactly.

Thanks for the tip. The guide I was following said any number under 175DPI would work, so I just picked 174 for testing sake. It worked so I didn't think twice. Changed to 160 and this seemed to do the trick.
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sliverus said:
First post here, been a long time trawler.
I unlocked and rooted my Nexus 7, and followed that up with changing my DPI setting so I get tablet ui mode instead of the default phone mode. However every time I try to get an app from the play store, it tells me my device is not supported. To bypass this I've been backing up the apps from my Nexus S and sending them to myself for manual installation. Any fixes for this?
Please and thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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How about putting the DPI where its supposed to be and applying the "Tablet UI mode no DPI change" patch.

Hemidroids said:
How about putting the DPI where its supposed to be and applying the "Tablet UI mode no DPI change" patch.
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- Does the patch work with every ROM and kernel available?
- What's the DPI supposed to be at?
- Does simply altering the DPI to a number like 160 cause any harm?

I'm not sure where this patch is listed, but I'm running stock jelly bean. This something someone on xda wrote?
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DPI is supposed to be @ 213
[PATCH] True Tablet UI (Apps+GUI) w/o DPI Change - 8/1 Alpha 3 Released

I think i have a fix for you.
I have been working on this for some time and i found out that if you change the DPI yes it will mess with your compatibility. What I did to fix this was i went in and uninstalled the system app for play store but left the play store service. I did this using System tuner but im sure you can do it with titanium backup. I rebooted my tablet and the play store reinstalled i did clear all data for the play store and it was working on its own with fixed compatibility. All apps that lost compatibility like OnLive and nVision work like a charm.
Just an FYI im using DPI of 160 (modified using the build.prop method.), but im sure you can use 170 too.
Just in case you need it there is this post with a modded play store.
[MOD] [PATCH] Google Play Store 3.8.15 + [DPI] patched versions

"This app is incompatible with your Asus Nexus 7."

Hi, this is my first time posting. There are some apps I want to install on my Nexus 7 (mostly games), but when I go to the Google Play site and select one of them it says, "This app is incompatible with your Asus Nexus 7." Is there an easy solution for this? Does Google play to fix this in an upcoming release of Android OS? I am running the stock Jelly Bean. I saw some threads mention you can install the apps from the package file if you can access it on another Android device, but that isn't an option for me. Also I'd prefer a solution that doesn't involve rooting the phone and installing a custom ROM. One thread mentioned doing this so you could change the UI mode, but they didn't say if this fixed the problem with Google Play not letting them install certain apps. If there is no other solution is anyone able to confirm that rooting the phone and changing the UI mode fixed the problem? I've never rooted a device before.

Yeah I can't get Antutu Benchmark, what the hell.

I think its problem with app requesting permission to things that don't exist on nexus.
Example would be in line (camera) the back one.
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I, too, am on the same boat.
Just purchased my Nexus 7 a few days ago, non-rooted.
Trying to stock up on apps. So far, everything has been fine and dandy. I figured out to sideload programs (Flash, more specifically), but now I've run into a problem where I'm trying to install the Kijiji Canada App, but it says the Application is incompatible on the Nexus 7. I've searched for an APK for the Kijiji App, to no avail.
Is rooting my only option? I can't see features that the app would need that isn't compatible on my Nexus 7.... as it's just a classified searching program from eBay.
Thanks for your time.

if you have root, change these lines in your build.prop file to this..
ro.product.model=Nexus 7
ro.product.brand=Google
ro.product.name=nakasi

zombie.raised said:
I think its problem with app requesting permission to things that don't exist on nexus.
Example would be in line (camera) the back one.
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Not sure how that would be the reason behind it...
Since Apps that do not access things such as the "inline camera" are being listed as not compatible..
Aside from the Back Camera, what is missing thats not missing from other devices? MicroSD? My Galaxy Nexus doesn't have a MicroSD slot, but I'm able to download the app to it, but not my Nexus 7. (example: 80% of the EA Games - Madden12 most of all)
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simms22 said:
if you have root, change these lines in your build.prop file to this..
ro.product.model=Nexus 7
ro.product.brand=Google
ro.product.name=nakasi
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Could you link to a Tut on how to do this? I have root & unlocked bootloader.. but I'm using the Stock Android Build.

KoolAidJunkie said:
Not sure how that would be the reason behind it...
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It's one of the reasons. Tablet v phone layout, dpi and JB are amongst the many other reasons.
If you have access another Android device you can download the incompatible app to that
device (if it's compatible, obv) from the play store and use APK Extractor to extract the .apk
Then install it to the N7. You can at least suck it and see if the app works or why it won't.

simms22 said:
if you have root, change these lines in your build.prop file to this..
ro.product.model=Nexus 7
ro.product.brand=Google
ro.product.name=nakasi
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The are the current values set in the build.prop
Check checked it with BuildProp Editor..

simms22 said:
if you have root, change these lines in your build.prop file to this..
ro.product.model=Nexus 7
ro.product.brand=Google
ro.product.name=nakasi
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my nexus already has that in the build.prop so im confused....

mta1981 said:
my nexus already has that in the build.prop so im confused....
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I have an Evo 4G (rooted with CM7). What values do I need to type to make it compatible with apps on the market. Almost none of my apps are compatible and I can't always find APK files.
Here is the error: This app is incompatible with your Sprint HTC PC36100.
This thread says it has to do with screen density: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272510
I have changed mine so I'm going to try that.
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Changing the LCD density back to 240 didn't work.

Stock nexus 7 DPI is 213 not 240
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E_Goldstein said:
Stock nexus 7 DPI is 213 not 240
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I have an EVO 4G

ragdoll1974 said:
I have an EVO 4G
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Then you probably shouldn't be asking your question in the Nexus 7 forum.
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I fixed it and wrote a big long guide explaining how, but it won't let me post it because I haven't posted enough in the forum.

This was the case with ebuddy xms, so I copied the apk from my SIII and installed without problems. I think it isnt compatible because the nexus doesnt have a camera. It feels like google could have solved this in an easy way of some sorts.
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I would also like to find a fix for this issue. I cant even install Amazon Mobile, or Craigslist Mobile. I use these two apps all the time and it REALLY sucks that I can not install them on my Nexus 7!!!!

thcaddict said:
Craigslist Mobile
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I was installing a bunch of apps tonight and I was shocked when I saw that I can't install the Craigslist Mobile App

After unlocking and rooting I have the same problems. Very annoying.
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It has nothing to do with being unlocked/rooted. The devs of those apps have decided that the Nexus 7 lacks the necessary hardware to run the apps, specifically a front-facing camera.
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I've been downloading the apps to my gnex then using titanium backup to send the backup through dropbox. It's sucks, but that seems to be the easiest way for me.

Nexus 7 play store apps incompatible on stock

Okay so I just bought the nexus seven and rooted it. And changed the DPI to 160 and Im not able to download Amazon from the play store. Even if I try to put it back to 213 stock still no dice. What can I do? Amazon isn't the only app. But its one you can test with
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I don't think that app is available direct from the Play Store with even stock Nexus 7. You probably have to sideload. People say it works fine this way.

imablackhat said:
Okay so I just bought the nexus seven and rooted it. And changed the DPI to 160 and Im not able to download Amazon from the play store. Even if I try to put it back to 213 stock still no dice. What can I do? Amazon isn't the only app. But its one you can test with
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The answer is easy, dont change the DPI in your build.prop otherwise it changes the way Google Play Store reconise your apps so yeah apps that should be compatible wont show up or wont install :/ Wait for my ROM, I'm releasing it this week and will have the Tablet UI with the original DPI

The Amazon app isn't compatible since the 7 does not have a rear camera. Most of the incompatibilities you will see are due to this same issue- the app is only available for devices with rear cameras. In most cases, such as with Amazon, the app can be sideloaded.
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[Q] Apps not compatible

Hi,
I have been having problems with several apps suddenly not being compatible with my Nexus 7, had this problem even before latest update.
A few of the apps not compatible are:
Dropbox, Facebook, Amazon kindle, Nova Launcher.
Using Standard Rom unlocked.
Any ideas ?
Thanks

Fyberoptyx said:
Hi,
I have been having problems with several apps suddenly not being compatible with my Nexus 7, had this problem even before latest update.
A few of the apps not compatible are:
Dropbox, Facebook, Amazon kindle, Nova Launcher.
Using Standard Rom unlocked.
Any ideas ?
Thanks
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Strange. All those apps work fine on my Nexus 7. Maybe something else is causing problems. Any new apps installed lately?
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scottjb said:
Strange. All those apps work fine on my Nexus 7. Maybe something else is causing problems. Any new apps installed lately?
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I got it working by resetting the DPI to it's original 213, cleared the play store and google caches and rebooted.
Don't know why it suddenly started playing up.

Oh it does that when you change your DPI. I had that issue on SlimBean ROM but then I flashed the special Play Store for that DPI and it worked.

most of the Google apps don't support my phone

hello there got my nexus yesterday it's rooted currently using xylon ROM but the problem is most of the Google apps don't support my nexus. can anyone tell me why is that happening. also I changed my LCD density to 292. can that be a issue with play store.
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big_b0sss said:
also I changed my LCD density to 292. can that be a issue with play store.
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yes, it is the issue.

Change back to 320 dpi.

I personally havent tried this but you can check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37326035

whenever you change display density you have to go through a process to make the play store work. i believe xylon guides you through these steps under their xylon settings. maybe under general or user interface, but those are just guesses but i know its somewhere

well thanks very much guys but I also figured out that clearing market data also helps a bit.I mean those app shows supported for a while then turned back to not supported. I'm gonna try that play store DPI fix tool then will report back here.
thanks again
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It's all k, after you flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36029085&postcount=2