"This app is incompatible with your Asus Nexus 7." - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.

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A lot of apps are not compatible with N7, why?

Looking through the google play store a lot of apps cannot be installed on my N7 because its not compatible with them.
But for many I can't see how or why it wouldn't be compatible.
1. Is compatibility for the N7 an opt in process or are those apps testing for some capability or another they cannot find?
2. Is there a way to force such apps to install on an N7?
I've noticed most apps work if you side load them (I don't play games really...so can't speak to them) the problem is you need to get the apk to install them.
To answer your "why" question, I would think because Jelly Bean is so new that Devs haven't tested their apps and marked them JB compatible.
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If you changed your DPI, that could be a reason.
thebobp said:
If you changed your DPI, that could be a reason.
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I didn't touch my DPI. But thanks anyways.
ExploreMN said:
I've noticed most apps work if you side load them (I don't play games really...so can't speak to them) the problem is you need to get the apk to install them.
To answer your "why" question, I would think because Jelly Bean is so new that Devs haven't tested their apps and marked them JB compatible.
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Thanks.
i notice that too. some of them doesn make sense at all.
for example the game shoot the zombirds,
it works on my phone, and my old galaxy 10,1 that has the same resolution as nexus 7.
but it says not compatible with nexus 7.
since the game is free, i download it to my phone and use air droid, a free app,
to make a backup of that game as an apk file, then use air droid to install it on the nexus 7.
it runs smooth and great on nexus 7.
This happens to some degree with every new Android version. its just new. like was said above me, the developers have to update their apps for JB compatibility
JB just came out. I don't know how Devs have the time to update so quickly.
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I find the opposite - of all the apps I have searched for and/or downloaded I would say less than 5% were incompatible. At least from Google Play.
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How to keep market compatibility of 320dpi when phone is set to run at 268dpi?

320dpi is too big for my tastes.
I prefer 268dpi for more densely packed info while keeping ui elements close to center.
But! Whenever I want to search for apps, I need to set dpi to 320, reboot, clear market data and then open it to shop as I please.
Is there any workaround I'm missing? Anyway to keep a custom dpi while still keeping compatibility?
Please and thank you.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEwMiwiY29tLmJpcmRhcGkuYW5kcm9pZC5kcGlwcm8iXQ.. not sure if it works on the N4 but thats how we used to do it on the GN when we wanted market compatibility with a different dpi. there is also a manual way to do it (google it)
zephiK said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEwMiwiY29tLmJpcmRhcGkuYW5kcm9pZC5kcGlwcm8iXQ.. not sure if it works on the N4 but thats how we used to do it on the GN when we wanted market compatibility with a different dpi. there is also a manual way to do it (google it)
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Could you elaborate on the second method? Is there any way to do it without a modded play store app?
When I Google, all I'm finding are results to change product/device name so other devices can have same compatibility as Nexus devices.
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rlaw said:
Could you elaborate on the second method? Is there any way to do it without a modded play store app?
When I Google, all I'm finding are results to change product/device name so other devices can have same compatibility as Nexus devices.
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Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839871
tocirahl said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839871
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Thank you.
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Try Paranoid Android?

Nexus 4 not receiving Google Play 4.0.25

Hello,
I have Nexus 4 and untill now i not receiving Google Play 4.0.25 im still working with 3.10.14!!! Why?
I'm Don't Live Install from apk file i want know where is the problem
Hint: I'm working with official ROM
WaleedNagaty said:
Hello,
I have Nexus 4 and untill now i not receiving Google Play 4.0.25 im still working with 3.10.14!!! Why?
I'm Don't Live Install from apk file i want know where is the problem
Hint: I'm working with official ROM
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it happens to me too, so dont worry it will be roolling out for us the next weeks i guess
WaleedNagaty said:
Hello,
I have Nexus 4 and untill now i not receiving Google Play 4.0.25 im still working with 3.10.14!!! Why?
I'm Don't Live Install from apk file i want know where is the problem
Hint: I'm working with official ROM
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Just install the APK, it's the same as the one you'll automatically get anyway
It's not a problem, just be patient if you don't want to install the APK. I haven't got it yet either.
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From what I have read, its only rolling out in the U.S. at this point in time. I'm sure the rest of us will get it soon enough.
Nexus gets 4.0.26
Mine just now updated
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myturbo1 said:
Nexus gets 4.0.26
Mine just now updated
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Pull the apk and post it please
EDIT: Don't worry, got it after searching good ol' Google
Turn off phone , turn on, then open Google play.. Do it a few times.(if needed)
This Is how I got the Nexus 4 , HTC vivid , Note 2 & Acer A100 tablet to update.
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myturbo1 said:
Turn off phone , turn on, then open Google play.. Do it a few times.(if needed)
This Is how I got the Nexus 4 , HTC vivid , Note 2 & Acer A100 tablet to update.
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Seems like a waste of time when you can just install the apk. Same thing you would get if it was pushed by Google.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/19/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-26/ is the link.
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Thanks for all replays only think i do just waiting
zephiK said:
Seems like a waste of time when you can just install the apk. Same thing you would get if it was pushed by Google.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/19/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-26/ is the link.
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I had issues when I first tried the apk , errors , download issues etc.. Also it's not something has to be different for it to be .26 instead of. 25.
Here is a screen shot of what I was getting with the 4.0.25 APK .
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Also something has to be different in 4.0.26*
Couldn't edit post.
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myturbo1 said:
I had issues when I first tried the apk , errors , download issues etc.. Also it's not something has to be different for it to be .26 instead of. 25.
Here is a screen shot of what I was getting with the 4.0.25 APK .
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Wait, CSR Racing is available on Android now? Nice.
@OP, just install the .apk since it hasn't been pushed out anywhere outside of the US.
Yea it is lol.. Notice the download %
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I manually installed the latest Play app, but I can't say I really like it. At first glance the design seems to be reverted to the Android 2.x user interface. I don't get it why Google chose a green title bar.
same here , no update yet
How do I upload an apk ?
I just pulled the 4.0.26 Google play Apk from my nexus
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myturbo1 said:
How do I upload an apk ?
I just pulled the 4.0.26 Google play Apk from my nexus
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You don't need to, there are 4.0.26 links all over Google (and here if you actually search)
EddyOS said:
You don't need to, there are 4.0.26 links all over Google (and here if you actually search)
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I haven't seen any.. Anyways, no need to be rude!
I was asked before to pull apk.. & now I figured out how to do so without root.
No need for me to search...
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myturbo1 said:
I haven't seen any.. Anyways, no need to be rude!
I was asked before to pull apk.. & now I figured out how to do so without root.
No need for me to search...
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I wasn't trying to be rude, it would appear you read into my response and assumed I was being rude
Anyway, if you search 'Google Play 4.0.26' in the 'Search All Forums' box up in the top right corner you'll get a lot of results for the APK
You can pull APKs without root using this guide:
http://intrepidusgroup.com/insight/2011/04/pulling-and-finding-apks-without-root-on-android/

What is this file being created?

Hey guys been looking for an answer but only found a thread on evo 3d forums that doesn't have much activity, anyways I keep getting this file created every hour or so and its really starting to scare me maybe spyware or something. Trying to figure out why and where its coming from. Also attached inside contents.
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drmclove69 said:
Hey guys been looking for an answer but only found a thread on evo 3d forums that doesn't have much activity, anyways I keep getting this file created every hour or so and its really starting to scare me maybe spyware or something. Trying to figure out why and where its coming from. Also attached inside contents.
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I would download Avast from Google Play and scan sdcard and apps. Not sure what it is. Looks like spam-ware.
stelv said:
I would download Avast from Google Play and scan sdcard and apps. Not sure what it is. Looks like spam-ware.
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Thanks for the tip, just tried and avast says all is good. Should I be worried about this?
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Just noticed I scanned it when the file wasn't there. Maybe I'll wait till it gets created then I'll scan?
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I found that in my phone the other day too. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't really do anything.
Could be a log file. I'm not sure what it is. I would scan again once it appears. Not sure if it is I needed file or not. I don't have a nex 4 but was looking into getting one that's why I'm at the forum.
You can try sd maid which has a system cleaner. Or change the files permissions if you are worried about it transmitting data. But I wouldn't mess with it too much until you figure out what it is.
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I suspect it's something to do with adverts in some app on your phone.
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I have that file also, along with three others that I have no idea what they are.
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You guys could wipe your sdcard with twrp if you are worried, but back up all your wanted sdcard data to a computer first. And then put it back on right after. I do that with my Nexus 7 sometime. Not sure if it is the same process on Nex4. It may not be necessary, not sure.
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You guys could wipe your sdcard with twrp if you are worried, but back up all your wanted sdcard data to a computer first. And then put it back on right after. I do that with my Nexus 7 sometime. Not sure if it is the same process on Nex4. It may not be necessary, not sure.
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I actually recently flashed completely back to stock cuz I was so paranoid and then I rerooted and flashed ROM and I still get it now.
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Not sure then, maybe its ROM or root toolkit related.
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I actually recently flashed completely back to stock cuz I was so paranoid and then I rerooted and flashed ROM and I still get it now.
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I think it's coming from an app. what apps did you install?
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
Adobe Flash Player
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
Franco Kernel Updater
Gmail
GoBackup
Google Play services
Google Search
PowerAmp/ unlocker
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
XDA app
YouTube
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
LooieENG said:
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
Adobe Flash Player
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
Franco Kernel Updater
Gmail
GoBackup
Google Play services
Google Search
PowerAmp/ unlocker
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
XDA app
YouTube
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
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Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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Thanks guys, will try all suggestions and see what happens. BTW I don't use root toolkits I do it all through fast boot
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Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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haha sorry didn't notice you posted that!
Found out reddit news free is what's creating the file. Automatically after opening it up the file appears.
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Found out reddit news free is what's creating the file. Automatically after opening it up the file appears.
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Interesting, I don't have that app installed on my phone?
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I have the following apps installed on my devices and don't have that file, so it may not be these ones:
Adobe Flash Player
Gmail
Google Play services
Google Search
XDA app
YouTube
LooieENG said:
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
GoBackup
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
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I have removed the apps I have installed on my Device from the above list, The first one that springs to mind is the go backup. I would check there first.

Magic 2014 duels of the plainswalker

when i tried to download this app it said that it wasnt compatible with my device. however, i saw my buddy who has a nexus 10.1 tablet (dont know what its called)
how do i get this app on my phone. this app was the only reason i wanted an iphone 5.
i want to get the full version of the app. i dont mind paying for it but i need a way to access the apk
i've found some sites that are hosting the apk and data but i'd rather ask here to see if anyone has got it working on their device
i currently have the modded google play store, i dont know if that has something to do with my issue
I might be wrong when I say this, but assuming you're rooted you should be able to edit the build prop of your phone the "trick" the Play Store to think you have another phone. I'd advise waiting for someone who knows what they're talking about before trying what I'm saying.
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aturbs said:
I might be wrong when I say this, but assuming you're rooted you should be able to edit the build prop of your phone the "trick" the Play Store to think you have another phone. I'd advise waiting for someone who knows what they're talking about before trying what I'm saying.
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i used market helper but to no avail. i dont know if i set it up wrong. but it said my phone was registered as a nexus 7 and i STILL couldnt find the app on my play store
bengali548 said:
i used market helper but to no avail. i dont know if i set it up wrong. but it said my phone was registered as a nexus 7 and i STILL couldnt find the app on my play store
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Maybe the Nexus 7 isn't compatible either? See if you can change it to say the Nexus 10 (I'm pretty sure that'd be the name of the device your buddy has).
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Im running the game just fine granted I didnt grab it from the playstore
It dies crash everyonce in a while especially when your opponent goes into the negative on life
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It installed fine for me using the Amazon appstore.
Delete
get a app calle blackmart just look it up and you will find it easy it gives you all the apps free full versions and keys basiclly everything and it doesnt have to be compatible
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This was frustrating for me also on my G Pro but I could download it on my old Note.
This is the free apk I took from my Note. Once you launch it for the first time it will download the data which is over a gig.
Works great for me..I'll probably buy the full game.
http://db.tt/QQcSdzRl

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