got both my kids nexus 7 for xmas
iDont really want them having a google account and want to be able to install already paid for apps on to their tablest.Just worried if linked to my account that they can download at will,is here a way to restrict this
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You can set up play store to have a pin whenever you try to make a purchase (it is somewhere in play store settings). Some here have said that it is quite easy for kids to get around but I am sure there are ways and means to stop them.
Edit I just found this for some added security
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
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If they learn how to clear the Play Store cache in Settings - Apps, that'll remove the PIN and they'll be able to do what ever they want. I had to do this on my gf's son's as she forgot the PIN to his account, and he couldn't download what he wanted to with his Play Store credit.
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Hi I just bought a nexus 7 tablet and I just had a question regarding buying games and apps from the google play store,say if I purchased the new need for speed most wanted game from the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.games.nfs13_row&feature=search_result with my nexus 7 tablet,does that mean the game will be locked to my nexus 7 tablet,or will I be able to use the game with my nexus 10 tablet that I will be buying in a few weeks time when it gets released.
I am just a bit worried that any purchases will be locked to the tablet I buy it on.
Your purchases, and any downloads for that matter, made through Play Store are linked to your Google account. Provided the apps are compatible with whichever device you purchase, they can be installed, through the Play Store, to any device you have that is registered with your Google account.
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jskeyes said:
Your purchases, and any downloads for that matter, made through Play Store are linked to your Google account. Provided the apps are compatible with whichever device you purchase, they can be installed, through the Play Store, to any device you have that is registered with your Google account.
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Thanks for the reply,so does that also mean that I can have the same game I paid for installed on both machines at the same time or only one device at a time.
garryrw said:
Thanks for the reply,so does that also mean that I can have the same game I paid for installed on both machines at the same time or only one device at a time.
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Both. I used to share my account with a friend and we split the cost of all games because we had identical tablets
kieso said:
Both. I used to share my account with a friend and we split the cost of all games because we had identical tablets
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Good idea that, might have to do that with someone !
Hi guys I bought a SIM free nexus 4 from carphonewarehouse I'm using 3 the Google wallet app is there in system/app but not in my app drawer any idea how to enable it
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Have you set up Google Wallet on the website: ?
http://www.google.com/wallet/#utm_source=RE&utm_medium=re-wal
Make sure you register a card and what not, like paypal, then see if you can find the app on the play store if it isn't in your main apps list.
I found it on the play store, and there was an enable button instead of an install button.
EDIT: I should point out the app doesn't work.
Thought Google wallet wasnt for UK
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Didn't the enable it at the same time they enabled Google Music? Or is it specifically tap to pay you're referring to? Play store purchases are linked to your wallet account afaik
Pretty sure it hasn't.
There are/were ways of tricking it into working though.
Suppose Person A and Person B own a Nexus 7 and have logged into their user accounts. Both A & B own two different Android Phones. Now, A purchases an app on either of his devices. Would B be able to use the paid app? On which device(s)?
is that a trick question?
whatever A buys, B can't legally use, B has to buy it him/herself.
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Unless they add each of their accounts in the Play store. I do this on the various tabs in my house. I log in through the Play store and download my apps... then just remove the account or setup a pin.
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All apps are bound to the GOOGLE account, so whatever account you buy something on, whether it be on a phone, tablet, on the play Web page, the app will be shown to whatever user/device that account is attached 2, if person b has their own account then they won't see it.
Multi user is designed to make each user feel like it's their tablet, not a shared one. It's like me asking if I can use an app that you have paid for.
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I have two google accounts and i've bought some apps in the first...i have added both the accounts in the N7 and I could normally download the already payed apps...Then I discovered that i can use them even if i remove the account...but if the account si not your it isn't legal....
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My brother and I both have Nexus 7's. When we buy pc games one of us buys it and we both install it on our laptops (I'm 16 so I still live at home with family including my brother). Is there some way for my brother to play games on his nexus that I bought on mine (without having him sign into my Google account)? I know some file explorers (like androzip) have a "backup" option which packs the app back into an apk but it fails when I try it on paid apps (obviously drm).
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The best way is to share the same google account, if not it is indirectly a way of piracy, based on my point of view my friend.
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The only problem with sharing one account is you cannot play games very well, because say your halfway through level 5 on mc4, if your bro wants to play you would have to start a new game and loses your progress. Really stupid and fustrating as tablets are not really individual minded I don't think. I did read somewhere that you can share apps, but you have to be rooted for it to work.
Shared through a common Google account is the only legitimate way.
Could be a new Google account, used only for buying apps.
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Hi I just got my nexus rooted had to bring it to the nexus nurse in my local city ,must say it was buggy as hell before hand, now its really impressive. But my big problem is this, you can call me stupid but I can't seem to change the country even tried market enabler and it doesn't seem to come up on Google play. I also wanted to install some flash but its another apk to download does anyone know an easy solution to all my worries as its really time to have some fun with this machine. Thanks guys
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You can use tunnelbear even without root I think. That's for UK and USA
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Seems like you cant change the country in Play Store anymore
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169261
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Even tried market enabler and it doesn't seem to come up on Google play.
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I assume you mean you can't download it from the Play Store, that's because you have have to download it manually then install the APK. Make sure you have your device set to allow unknown sources then you can install it. Last time I checked it was still working.
https://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/downloads/detail?name=MarketEnabler_v3113.apk
Google Play checks your IP address now. You have to use US based VPN to cheat it
dawid_c said:
Google Play checks your IP address now. You have to use US based VPN to cheat it
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This is how i got my device couldn't wait any longer..
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