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[Q] Unlisted apps in the Google Market

Is there a way to get missing apps to show up in the Android Market? I just did a search for Tumblr/Flickr/Gameloft and their main apps don't show up in the market. Any ways around it or possibly tricking the market into thinking I have a valid device to use these apps?

there are so many threads about this - i can't count them
basically the kf is for the android marked an unsupported device
therefor some apps are missing - you have to sideload them or google for a site where the apk is available

wouldn't editing the build.prop file to include a different device fingerprint from say, a similar high end tablet work?
I did something similar a while back with my droid 1 - spoofed a high phone's build.prop fingerprint, got on the market and got the app I wanted, then changed the fingerprint back.
it should be noted that I did this twice, and on one occasion when I changed the fingerprint back the second app refused to load because it checked device compatibility at startup... but if your app doesnt do that, then you should be home free.
(I'm new to the KF and still getting caught up on the forums, so apologies if this has already been debunked as unfeasible on the KF)

some guys have tried that (i also) - you get troubles with all the amazon apps, because it's no longer a kindle fire - in this case you can go to cm7 also - there it's the same

Sorry for the re-posting the question I guess I didn't see it, but I was thinking about changing the Build.Prop just wasn't sure if any one else had tried it yet. So even with CM7, we will still have a problem?

you don't have a problem - but you don't have a kindle - with cm7 it's like any other android tablet

Curious about this too... Sideloading is a pita.
I remember back in the old samsung moment days we had the same problem but it went away with the first of the custom roms. I already tried to modify the build.prop file with samsung galaxy device info and it didn't work. Hopefully someone will find the magic piece of code...

If you've noticed, the unlisted apps just so happen to be the ones that aren't compatible with your device. Use the browser based store and you'll see.
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download it on ur phone and save it with titanium then restore it with titanium on ur kindle ......thats how i do it

georgeos said:
If you've noticed, the unlisted apps just so happen to be the ones that aren't compatible with your device. Use the browser based store and you'll see.
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If you've noticed, almost every app people sideload works on the kindle. The only thing I've tried to install that didn't was launcher pro and I knew that wouldn't work before I tried it. I was just hoping...
I'd like to be the one that decides what works and what doesn't...

as i said - the kf is a unsupported device for the android market
it is great that it is now displayed as kindle fire - that was not in the beginning
google is shurely not interested to support the amazon device in any way because amazon built its own market
so every app that checks the device is not available, regardless if the app would be working or not
there are some apps on the market where the free version is not shown up but the paid version is

georgeos said:
If you've noticed, the unlisted apps just so happen to be the ones that aren't compatible with your device. Use the browser based store and you'll see.
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It's not as simple as that. For example Skype is available on the Market place, but without a camera or mic it's about as much use as errr a helicopter ejector seat.
However none of the Google suite are available, or even twitter! These are core apps and work just fine on the Kindle!

On the other hand, I've had to download Google Maps, Twitter etc. which all work fine on the KF, but are not in the market.
I don't mind doing that, but it seems that since they don't show up in your market application list, they won't get updated or show needing update. Frankly I'm not sure how I would update to the newer version without seeing the update on my Samsung Galaxy S2, and then searching for and installing the apk file manually.

Ive had issues with unlisted apps mainly, I do get the odd one that.works, but I prefer ones that work for certain flawlessly.
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are you guys running CM7 or the KF firmware? some of the apps you guys are talking about(twitter) show up just fine in CM7, but coincidentally, some apps still don't show up or are listed as incompatible(NBA Gametime 2011-2012 for example), which work fine if you're able to get an apk and sideload them

I am on CM7 and there are quite a few games, primarily Gameloft games, that will not play once sideloaded even though they played fine on the stock ROM. Gameloft Customer Support has said this was an issue that was being addressed in future updates, so we will see.
To clarify: Some of the apks are games I had loaded on the original Amazon ROM and saved to a backup. Some are specific to kindle (ie title includes Kindle Fire version) and fail to even so much as start without FCing. Others state that the device is not compatible.

do this, and all of your wishes will come true:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423184

help with market apps

Good day. Just pucked up my note 10.1 and am having a app compatibility issue. One i ran into is capital one. I have searched the forum andvread about side loading them or use a app called market hrlper bug none seem to give a solid success. So curious to what some of the latest methods that work. Thxs!!!
Glow

My apologies. In the market it says it's not compatible with my device. I am rotted and running 4.1.2 in case that helps.so side loading souonds like the sugested method. Could i send apk from my S2 that has it installed? That device is rooted as well.

Yep, just mke sure you have unknown sources in security settings ticked or it won't work.

I have this capitol one app on my 10.1
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.konylabs.capitalone
I remember having the same issue but I don't remember anything other than downloading this app to fix it. It might be that I downloaded it from my PC rather than from my tablet, or the other way around.

Thxs, got that one. Not sure why other says it's not. If I come across others, I'll just side load them as mentioned.

Security Policy Updates

Constantantly getting a Security Policy Update notification saying policies are already up to date. Auto update is unchecked under Security Settings. Anyone else getting these notifications?
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Yes. Root...where are you?
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Seems like I get the message when I update or install an app from Play.
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Yep. Few times a day and EVERY time the phone reboots.

Does anyone know what these security updates are?

Yes... I have been getting these notifications that just started this morning.
A couple of days ago, I downloaded 4.4.2 and used Odin to install on my N7100, Rooted, stock ROM and kernel.
Before that, I understood that installing a ROM from another location, like the French ROM, might trigger some not-so-good stuff.
In the notification drawer I got the notification "Knox Security Policy Update... Tap here to allow automatic updates for...." and that's all there was because I didn't want to tap on the notification in case it was going to reactivate Knox and break Root.
I cleared the notifications, but it came back on reboot.
One thing that I noticed is that in searching for Knox in Root Explorer, with 4.3, there were only about eight or so files previously, now there are about 15 additional ones (didn't actually count them, but I have to scroll down in order to see the whole list).
This is gonna sound dumb, but I actually went into Kies (Which, by the way I never use) and got a message that there are updates for my device.
Well, since 4.4.2 Is the latest update for the N7100, I thought that possibly Samsung had pushed out 4.4.3, but in Kies there was no info in the software version field... it was just blank, so I left it alone because this was hot on the heels of that Knox Security Policy Update notification, so I'm leaving well enough alone for the time being until I get some definitive information from somebody here that actually knows what he's doing.
Losing root isn't the end of the world, but it's something that I'd rather not deal with at the moment.

n00b running a Verizon Galaxy S III, SCH-i535. (wrong device forum, explained that in last line of post)
Just updated (via Kies) from android 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 kitkat - and (of course) lost root access.
Used towelroot to get it back, already had SuperSU installed, so updated that, seemed to work fine. (using "su" command in terminal emulator returned a # prompt, and apps that request root permissions get blocked by SuperSU until I give the OK)
Now there is a shield shaped icon in the notification drawer, and it shows the following header and text when the drawer is open:
Security policy updates 07-04-2014
Tap here to allow automatic updates for the protection of your phone.
Clearing notifications makes it go away, but it reappears when the device is rebooted.
Installing/uninstalling apps via Play did not cause the notification to reappear, nor did locking/unlocking the phone.
Posting this here because it is the only thread I could find (on multiple sites, not just this one!) containing the same issue I am experiencing. Anyone know what this is yet, or how to get rid of it?

I get these too. I believe they are telling you that there are currently no issues with the phone's security. As others have said, I get them when I first connect to Wifi, when I restart the phone, or when I install an application. I haven't been able to find much information on the notifications, but I'm guessing a policy is updated with new information when an application is installed. If you root you can freeze the updates. I just deal with them, I think they're essentially telling me I don't have any compromising applications installed.

Some App not working with Rooted Phones. Ideas?

Hey guys and girls, you know there are some apps that will not work with Rooted Phones.
Iam from Germany and want to start a TV Receiver app "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.telekom.entertaintv.smartphone"
It says "not wokring on rooted phones"
I have test RootCloak (with and without Xposed) and some Root Hide apps. Nothing work.
Other people have same problems with other apps like banking apps.
Anybody here you have ideas what we can do. I think there are many people they need help.

When you are rooting your phone, you are breaking the android security model.
There is a pretty good reason these apps do not work on a rooted phones. There is a way around that, but you have to google it.
I don't think people understand what they are doing to their phones when they root them.. but everybody has their own opinion and I don't expect (neither want or care) to change it.

how about next time posting this is the Q&A Thread !!! it's not your first post so you should know by know this definitely the wrong place for your questions...

There are nicer ways to come across when pointing that out. Just sayin...

Buy another new phone then, that should be work

RXBeat said:
Hey guys and girls, you know there are some apps that will not work with Rooted Phones.
Iam from Germany and want to start a TV Receiver app "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.telekom.entertaintv.smartphone"
It says "not wokring on rooted phones"
I have test RootCloak (with and without Xposed) and some Root Hide apps. Nothing work.
Other people have same problems with other apps like banking apps.
Anybody here you have ideas what we can do. I think there are many people they need help.
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Not sure if this will help you, but I had the exact same problmen with "google play movies" when I tried to stream a movie it would display an error message and streaming stopped. (this has been an issue since I rooted my old S4)
Try deleting (with root browser or ES explorer) "liboemcrypto.so" file under /system/vendor/lib , then reboot and thry your app again, this worked for me.
Don't forget to hit thanks if this was helpful, cheers!

That's not working but thanks.

New to Android, how do I root a Nvidia Shield TV (2017)?

I might as well be a complete noob again because I haven't rooted an Android device since I had an HTC Rezound which had an application on the computer or phone, if I remember where all you did was click on the options and it did everything for you.
I just picked up a NVIDIA Shield TV (2017) yesterday and noticed that it doesn't have the full Google Play Store among other things that I miss.
I was just curious if there is an official way or a way that works to root it now? It would be awesome to add any app/apk that you want from the Google play Store or side loaf but yet still keep the important stuff from the Shield TV, like GeForce NOW. Full Android OS expirence. I've checked out the forums here for the Shield and I'm a little overwhelmed, don't know how to even start or where? If someone wouldn't mind helping me out and getting me started I would greatly appreciate it.
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pensburgh said:
I might as well be a complete noob again because I haven't rooted an Android device since I had an HTC Rezound which had an application on the computer or phone, if I remember where all you did was click on the options and it did everything for you.
I just picked up a NVIDIA Shield TV (2017) yesterday and noticed that it doesn't have the full Google Play Store among other things that I miss.
I was just curious if there is an official way or a way that works to root it now? It would be awesome to add any app/apk that you want from the Google play Store or side loaf but yet still keep the important stuff from the Shield TV, like GeForce NOW. Full Android OS expirence. I've checked out the forums here for the Shield and I'm a little overwhelmed, don't know how to even start or where? If someone wouldn't mind helping me out and getting me started I would greatly appreciate it.
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You can side load already out of the box. You'll need to install chainfires sideload launcher to open them. You'll also have problems when updating to New official updates. I personally can find everything I want without root or full Android os.
I can't help you root as I haven't done it yet. Just sharing my opinion.
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Thank you for the quick response, I'll try some of the stuff you said. I just want to be able to sideload APK files that I download on my PC as well as to install all apps from the Google Store that currently I can't due to Shield limiting what you can install like Chrome, etc. I'm guessing I just place APK files on a USB drive, plug it into my Shield and use ESexplorer to install? Then some kind of Launcher to open the apps? I read that most sideloaded apks won't show up on the main screen?
Acid0057 said:
You can side load already out of the box. You'll need to install chainfires sideload launcher to open them. You'll also have problems when updating to New official updates. I personally can find everything I want without root or full Android os.
I can't help you root as I haven't done it yet. Just sharing my opinion.
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