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missing Google Books, Magazines, Movies & TV shows

I'm newb so I don't have enough posts to reply others' thread. I saw some had the same issue so I'm posting here. Hope this can help...
same issue with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29103318#post29103318
I had the same problem, not only with Gbooks & movies but also magazines app. I'm in Vietnam and I had my N7 purchased & hand-carried over from US. Here's the fix that works for me, hopefully it can help you out.
1. Root your N7.
2. Install ROM Toolbox lite from play store.
3. Open it after installation, go to App manager > All apps. Scroll down and you will see Books/ magazines/ movies there but they are all grey'd out. (Which might explain why it shows 'app already installed' and we can not locate them without rooting - just my guess - I'm a noob hehe).
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I wasn't able to launch them from here either. So next step:
4. Uninstall them.
5. Go to Play store and reinstall them back. You will be able to see and launch them from the home screen this time. Apps & contents of Play store are regionally available so if you don't see these 3 apps, you need to connect via a VPN that is US based. Try to look for some VPN app in the store. I use DroidVPN. Not so happy with it coz the connection is not so stable but at least it gets the job done.
My home screen here for example. After installation:
Lastly, as mentioned above, play store contents are limited by regions so even if we successfully install & launch these apps, we still need VPN connection to get books, magazines, movies & TV shows. And VPN is slow so I give up movies & TV, I just download books to read offline. Good enough for me though.

Good write up Sir ! Thanks for the info ....

Can I ask, when your music widget updates ,does your nexus lag? Assuming you're not using Google music, let's say you play a new song and it appears on your my library widget, does your home screen start lagging?
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glenn37216 said:
Good write up Sir ! Thanks for the info ....
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Thanks. I've learned a lot and got a lot of help from this forum so it's my pleasure to post this actually
i.amtom said:
Can I ask, when your music widget updates ,does your nexus lag? Assuming you're not using Google music, let's say you play a new song and it appears on your my library widget, does your home screen start lagging?
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Well I haven't noticed that. So far I'm happy with the tablet's performance. Let me try it and I'll let you know later.

What is the lowest you managed to get your used RAM to, on stock?

As above. I got this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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jimbo.levy said:
As above. I got this:
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don't have a screenshot but i deleted everything samsung related, bloatware and other stuff i don't need.
around 450mb - 500mb ram usage

Can you please list everything you removed/froze?

sab742 said:
Can you please list everything you removed/froze?
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well i can give you a list of what is left after deleting everything I don't need.
i'm not responsible if something doesn't work after this.
animated photo
assistant menu
badge provider
basic daydreams
beautyface
best face
bluetooth share
browser (aosp)
calculator
calender storage
camera
certifacte installer
clock 3.0
clock (digital)
collage
color adjustment
com.sec.android.app.flashbarservice
com.sec.android.app.keyguard
communication notifications
contacts
contacts storage
contextprovider
csc
dialer storage
downloads
downloads
drama
eraser
exchange services
factory keystring
factory keystring
filerprovider
fused location
gallery
gestureservice
glanceviewmk
google account manager
google bookmarks sync
google contacts sync
google partner setup
google play services
google play store
google services framework
html viewer
input devices
interaction control
key chain
logsprovider
manage accessibilitymedia storage
messaging
mobile tracker
mtp application
my files
network location
nfc payment
nfc services
omacp
package access helper
package installer
perso
phone
preconfig
resource manager
rilnotifier
ringtonebackup
security storage
secwallpaperchooser
sensorservice
service mode
service mode ril
setdefaultlauncher
settings
settings storage
setup wizard
smartcardmanager
smarctcardservice
sysscope
system ui
task manager
tasks provider
ultracfg
usb settings
user dictionary
vodafone services
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^^
get Nokia 3310 :silly::silly:

yahyoh said:
^^
get Nokia 3310 :silly::silly:
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hehe no thanks
i'm pretty happy with my s4 and the way it works.
i just like it fast, stock and clean...
so i'm not doing it for more free ram, there is enough ram available anyway.

[APP] [Solved] My 5.0.1 watch face doesn't install on some devices

I've been developing a sample analog watch face that uses 24 hours scale, on request of a friend. It works well for me, as well as for some other people. The problem is that on the friends Samsung device it doesn't install: he clicks install button, and nothing happens. Also another Samsung user reported a similar issue: the app installs, but stays invisible on the apps list, and no new watch face appears. I can not reproduce the situation in any way. It works well for me every time, as well from the apk file, as from the alpha channel on the Play Store. Could you guys give it a try?
EDIT: the problem seems to be solved, at least partially: when installed from the Play store, the app behaves well. I suppose it might've been related to this certain user and his environment. Anyway, if someone wants to test the app, I'll be grateful for feedback. The beta version on the Play Store is available for members of the Android Wear Developers G+ community, or you may join this one.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Same problem with my watchface on my LG G3 / Sony Smartwatch 3 ... WF is running in the emulator, but nothing to see in Android Wear App.

I've installed your app on SGS2 CM11 recent nighlty build.
App is in apps list but just like it was a process or service.
App is not visible in apps drawer.
But the new watch face appeared in the list. Watch is S Gear Live.
Screenshots attached.

Dat0r said:
I've installed your app on SGS2 CM11 recent nighlty build.
App is in apps list but just like it was a process or service.
App is not visible in apps drawer.
But the new watch face appeared in the list. Watch is S Gear Live.
Screenshots attached.
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It is the service indeed. That's the way watch faces based on Google api work. Configuration, if available, should be done in the companion app.
The most recent version there is on the beta channel at the play store - see the OP. Improved layout, two faces to choose from. Thank you for the feedback.

S8 Text Messaging on At&t

Beating my brain. I have noticed when I receive a lengthy text message it does not show the entire message. It gives me the option to "view all". I have searched the forums and the phone and can't seem to find an option to show the entire text. Is this just and At&t thing or Samsung?
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Just an at&t thing need to download a different sms app

I'm with Rogers and I have the same issue.
I'm going to avoid the Samsung apps...seems like the best thing from the issues I'm having...

Thank you all for the quick replies ☺

Even though I have unlimited data I assume there is no way to her hd videos over text

paniro187 said:
Even though I have unlimited data I assume there is no way to her hd videos over text
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Hangouts app

But if the other person isn't using Hangouts then it still is horrible

ditchedthefruit said:
Hangouts app
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Facebook app does it as well. Most people have it because Facebook forces it via mobile IF you want to message people..

Yaata
Textra
Pulse
Are all amazing texting apps!
Yaata is the most customizable...And my favorite - also has chat-heads, but Android O won't support chat-heads, as of now - But we still have about a year on that.
Textra is the easiest and looks GREAT, and it's been around for a long time (at least since my S3 days, probably longer). Maybe a little smoother than Yaata, but not as many options.
Pulse is new (ish), but seems to have great features.

Facebook messenger is my go to default for sms. Mostly because of the chat heads and integration with all my FB messages

If you use Google photo you can create a link to your video in Google photo then share the link on stock messaging app with a few simple key strokes . Simple for me since I don't need all the bells and whistles from other message apps, nor do I care to familiarize myself with a new message app.

"Identify Mobile Platform" & "Amazon Metrics Service Application" draining battery

"Identify Mobile Platform" & "Amazon Metrics Service Application" draining battery
Hey guys, I have a Fire HD 8 7th Gen. and my girlfriend has a Fire HD 8 6th Gen. I followed the post on the-ebook-reader (can't post url's yet) to install Google Play on both of our devices.
The following is what is currently installed on both of our devices:
Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759
Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759
Google Play services 11.9.51 (230-177350961)
Google Play Store 8.5.36.W-all [0] [PR] 178322352
Besides having trouble with the Gmail and Inbox apps, everything was running smooth. Then I noticed the battery was depleting way too fast. I downloaded a couple battery manger apps and saw the following.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Identify Mobile Platform 55.84% battery usage
Amazon Metrics Service Application 38.07% battery usage
I checked my girlfriend's and it had the same problem. I've tried killing them and clearing cache/data but it didn't seem to help. I also installed Greenify to keep apps from running in the background. In 6-1/2 hours, the battery depleted about 70% on standby with no apps open.
Also, another problem is some apps that are downloaded through the Google Play store are not showing up in the "Home" tab where apps go. This is happening on both of our devices as well.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!

TheHairyHispanic said:
Also, another problem is some apps that are downloaded through the Google Play store are not showing up in the "Home" tab where apps go. This is happening on both of our devices as well.
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Nevermind on this. Just found the following from 10 days ago. This resolved the problem and all my apps are there now.
sga999 said:
I learned more about this problem with the fire launcher. I think it may have to do with the fact that they changed its name? I went to settings, apps and games, All, Home Pages. That's the fire launcher. I cleared its cache and data and force stopped. I'm not sure if all of those were necessary. Now apps can be installed from either the play store or the Amazon app store, and they will show on the fire launcher home screen.
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