No google books update outside US - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there
Just got my n7 and set up my us vpn. I managed to buy a book with my 25$ gift thing but when i try to open google books i am told i need the newest google books update to read it (same with movies and magazines). So i hit OK and i am taken to the app store showing the google books app, but there is no update button? The apps show AS installed on google play, but are nowhere to be seen in the app drawer or installed apps.
This happened after i updated to the latest OTA FW.
Before the ota i could atleast watch the transformers movie.
I am currently rooted using nexus root toolbox 1.5.3, also using market enabler and a USA based vpn.
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So nobody else has experienced this? Could it be that i need a factory reset after the OTA update?

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[Solved] New Google Play .apk?

Just wondering since Google is updating the android market to a newer version that's all encompassing (music, apps, books, movies) called Google Play, if our rooted KF's are going to see the update OTA or if we'll need to sideload it? If sideloading will be the option, will it be the same as sideloading the current market .apk or will we need to employ new steps? Thx
Here is link to apk from rootzwiki: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/20095-android-market-apk-google-play-3612/
Update: Got both my KF & Infuse 4G updated!
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I dunno, but my market shows all the play stuff when I'm in it.
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My Kindle Fire (rooted CM9) got the OTA update and it removed my market app and added the play app in its place, i didnt even realize it till a couple of minutes ago lol
I got the "upgrade" the last time i opened the Market. Hadn't heard anything about it prior, so I was kinda freaked out. I didn't know what to do for a second.
Thanks for this, as I got totally screwed by Google on the update. I clicked "what's this?", my web browser opened up, and afterwards my Market icon was gone, as well as the upgrade process. To re-install Market requires a hard reset! Freaking Google. I hate not being in control of my own damn phone.
Works great on the Inspire 4G, thanks
Go into the settings of your phone, then apps (all), then go to the market app.
Do a 'Clear Data' on the Market app.
Next time you start up your Market app you should have to agree to terms, and then the app will update to Google Play.
1Speed said:
Go into the settings of your phone, then apps (all), then go to the market app.
Do a 'Clear Data' on the Market app.
Next time you start up your Market app you should have to agree to terms, and then the app will update to Google Play.
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Nope, wasn't in the list! Totally gone. Good thing the .apk was there above, disguised as a .zip file. Installed fine.
So I was able to install the google play apk on my unrooted kindle fire and I can now browse the market, but the only thing is that it forces close when I try to download app updates or any new apps. Any ideas?
Installed Google Play on my Rooted Kindle fire, running Stock ROM, it had removed the 'MARKET' and added 'Play Store', i guess its the same thing? i dont know the difference? can anyone explain please?
Thanks
They basically just renamed the app from Market to Google Play. Does the same things as before. This is not the first time it has been updated.
On my Rezound phone, I renamed it back to Market and changed the Icon back to the old icon.
**Edit** Just did it to the KF now too. Screen cap of it below:
northwoodsartist said:
So I was able to install the google play apk on my unrooted kindle fire and I can now browse the market, but the only thing is that it forces close when I try to download app updates or any new apps. Any ideas?
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Same thing happens here, but I was able too purchase a free book and a free song with no problems at all I find this odd, why can I not install an app.
northwoodsartist said:
So I was able to install the google play apk on my unrooted kindle fire and I can now browse the market, but the only thing is that it forces close when I try to download app updates or any new apps. Any ideas?
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I'm stuck in this very same loop. I can do everything but download an app or let it try to update an app I have installed. So far, I'm stumped.
DPAnyion said:
I'm stuck in this very same loop. I can do everything but download an app or let it try to update an app I have installed. So far, I'm stumped.
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soberarmy said:
Same thing happens here, but I was able too purchase a free book and a free song with no problems at all I find this odd, why can I not install an app.
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Try clearing the cache and data for the app and see if that will help. That's worked for me in the past. Hope this helps.
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I did clean data, reload old 3.4.4 market, after couple of minutes it got updated to google play and now all works like it use to.
I'm rooted on 6.3

Can't buy (or see) paid apps in Google Play Store

Just bought a Nexus 7 and I can't see any paid apps in the store to make purchases. I can download apps I bought previously on my Galaxy Nexus but a lot of games and apps simply aren't there or there's no purchase button - only a message saying video not available in my country.
I'm on a new 32GB device and tried clearing Play cache, reinstalling older version, flashing old and new ROMs, removing and adding Google Account and even added a new account to no avail.
Any ideas how I can get round this? Its quite tedious googling for apk files and installing manually.
Help!
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[Q] gapps not update-able through play store?

i bought my girlfriend a nexus 7 and i have been trying to update her apps. it is on 4.1.2. i know apps are out of date like google now and whatnot since the google now screen says to update it but it does not show up in the my apps screen in the play store. just curious since it will not let me update without searching for them.

[Q] Gray wifi bars but still have internet except for google play services

I have my nexus 7 for a year and I have in countered an issue. I was travelling to Switzerland (i am not sure if the following has anything to do with the problem) when I wanted a little extra coins on some apps like subway surfers the apps require "in app purchases" and I had seen a friend get all in app purchases free on iOS so I tried to do the same. I downloaded an app and it asked me to change my timezone to Moscow and so I did. The app did not work. I uninstalled it and came back to Sydney and my WiFi bars are Grey and I can access the internet but I can't access Google play services. I have done some research and a lot of users say I have to make sure my timezones are correct and they are. I have rooted my nexus 7 and am running the latest stock android with the new Google play. Can somebody help this driving me crazy!?
nevinconstantin said:
I have my nexus 7 for a year and I have in countered an issue. I was travelling to Switzerland (i am not sure if the following has anything to do with the problem) when I wanted a little extra coins on some apps like subway surfers the apps require "in app purchases" and I had seen a friend get all in app purchases free on iOS so I tried to do the same. I downloaded an app and it asked me to change my timezone to Moscow and so I did. The app did not work. I uninstalled it and came back to Sydney and my WiFi bars are Grey and I can access the internet but I can't access Google play services. I have done some research and a lot of users say I have to make sure my timezones are correct and they are. I have rooted my nexus 7 and am running the latest stock android with the new Google play. Can somebody help this driving me crazy!?
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Try clearing the data for play store and Google play services.
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Karma sucks, doesn't it?
Hmm were you trying to be a cheapskate constantin? It wasn't enough to implement your own national religious agenda?
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WeSiDe said:
Try clearing the data for play store and Google play services.
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Thanks! Very helpful.
WeSiDe said:
Try clearing the data for play store and Google play services.
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I've done that and still nothing. I think I might just restore to factory settings and re root
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I've done that and still nothing. I think I might just restore to factory settings and re root
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Might as well. I'm sure it will fix the problem.
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nevinconstantin said:
I have my nexus 7 for a year and I have in countered an issue. I was travelling to Switzerland (i am not sure if the following has anything to do with the problem) when I wanted a little extra coins on some apps like subway surfers the apps require "in app purchases" and I had seen a friend get all in app purchases free on iOS so I tried to do the same. I downloaded an app and it asked me to change my timezone to Moscow and so I did. The app did not work. I uninstalled it and came back to Sydney and my WiFi bars are Grey and I can access the internet but I can't access Google play services. I have done some research and a lot of users say I have to make sure my timezones are correct and they are. I have rooted my nexus 7 and am running the latest stock android with the new Google play. Can somebody help this driving me crazy!?
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Do you have root?
If you have root, you can do the following to turn back to blue :
1)Download latest google play store app. and also google services framework.
2)Install the google play app(do not open the app).(warning:- do not install services framework now.)
3)Open root explorer.
4)Go to system/app. find the google framework services.apk and delete it.
5)Copy and paste the downloaded framework services.apk to system/app.
6)Exit the root explorer app and clear all recents.
7)Again open the root explorer and go to system/app and find your google framework services.apk and install it.
8)Exit root explorer and restart the phone.
9)Now go to settings/apps/all.Find the services framework there click on it and first clear the data then force stop the app.
10)Now restart your and bingo! your wifi is in blue and you can connect google+.
11)If not working then there may be a problem in your wifi router

Package invalid..every other app on play store?

Just got my new Nexus 7 tablet , so happy!! Problem is that almost every other app I try to download from play store tells me "package invalid"..this happened after OTA to 4.3, Netflix, Instagram, Dropbox, are some of the apps I get that message. I tried clearing data in Play store and Google Framework..and even a factory restore..Nothing works..could this be an issue with 4.3?
I had same when the 4.3 happened...I started researching but then the next morning it had fixed itself. Leave it on for a while and plugged in...the same may happen with you. You'll love the N7...best tablet of all.
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Just wondering, did this start happening after you flashed CM10.2?
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