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[Q] New Market Place

So everthing was fine till yestarday, this morning I open the market place to see if there is something new or exiting that I should buy. Suddenly I noticed I have only two options to choose from either; samsung or all. before it was;
samsung
games
apps
maps
social
etc
How the hell did they downgrade to this. Right now all the games and apps are mixed up. Anyone has any idea how to fix this.
Thanks
Bikram

Have you changed the language or region settings on your phone? That's the only thing I can think of that would cause this kind of behavior.

Does the phone auto update the market based on where you're located?
Might try relocating yourself with the settings. Might have been a GPS error.
This might have been when the marketplace was down, experiencing errors though.

[Q] Precached maps: 'Error loading, tap to download'

Does anyone else get this with the Maps app? It seems they are stored for a few days to weeks, then the application or the system deletes them. Does anyone know why?

Interestingly enough, I ran into the exact same thing this morning. I'd downloaded a section of my local area a few weeks ago after wiping my 32 gigger & when trying to check directions this morning (offline), the map never filled in & I noticed the exact same message on the offline pane. Being able to store offline maps is kinda useless if the device reclaims that storage via some kind of background process.

I have this too, all the time, on my Galaxy Nexus stock 4.1.2. As far as I know, this has always happened, sooner or later, to any off-line maps I had downloaded. What could be causing this? Is there a way to repair/circumvent this bug?

Bug has been fixed!
Apparently this bug has been fixed: with the latest version of Google Maps, it doesn't happen any more. Thank you, Google!

Pumpkin HU AL-C0241, can't download mapping for Sygic GPS & Navigation app

Hello Members
I've got the head unit above, it's an Android 4.4.4 , at 1gig of Ram.
I can install the Sygic app from the store without any problems, but when the setup comes to needing to download the mapping, it can't, it either reports there's a connection issue, or the round timer just keeps rotating.
I have downloaded other navigation software IE Copilot, and there's been no problem.
I can surf the web, use my Gmail, download apps.
I've tried setting up Sygic using my home router internet, and my tether connection from my phone with no luck.
Is there something I can do, or what's the issue with Sygic?
Help would be great thanks

This is because Sygic wants to identify your unit as a cellphone and wants a valid and unique cellphone IMEI number. The Android head units all have a fake and the same IMEI number because they don't actually have cellphone modems built in, so Sygic will not be able to properly register with the download server because its trying to this fake IMEI number.
There is a way around this issue:
In your Sygic Navigation folder after you run it one time (on my device it's under /sdcard/SygicNavigation), there is a folder called Android. Within that folder, create a file called settings_overload.ini and add the following lines:
[RuntimeSettings]
m_strDrvDevice=mac
I also had tochange the same m_strDrvDevice paramater in the settings.ini file from IMEI to mac to get it to work for me, so you might want to do that as well.
You will need to edit the files using "RootExplorer".
After you do that, then Sygic will be able to properly talk to the download servers and register your unit to download maps.
This should really be in the Wiki/FAQ.

What i did to solve this was to install and run it on my Galaxy tab, then just copied the sygic folder over to My HU and works like a charm now.
Probably could use phone as well.

Thanks nixfu and nujackk for the help, but can I just mention that my Android headunit isn't rooted, so can I still use RootExplorer, and do I install RootExplorer on the Headunit?

Hello Members
I just wanted to again say thanks for the information, I realised that the only way I can do the edits recommended by nixfu, is by 'Rooting' the Pumpkin Head unit, which I have no knowledge on how to do it, and which I rather not do anyway.
I did manage to find a similar navigationally app called Navigon UK, which installed without problem, had no issues in downloading and installing the maps, and has pretty much the same 'Assisted lane guidance' (like Sygic's 'Dynamic lane assist).
I see no point in Sygic being so restrictive in presenting this hardware compatibility issue, and as long as the user has paid for the applications licence, and is a registered user on there download servers, there shouldn't be this unnecessary obstacle.
kind regards
Livio

About Location Request of Apps

Hello,
When i look at application permission tab location request of maps google play services and android system keeps running everytime.
I guess these apps didnt behave like this before and it eats battery more.
When i look at Amplify Context Manager Wakelock wakes up device 2500 times.
Gps is closed and google location history is closed.
How can i get rid of this problem any ideas ?
Thanks.

Tried 3 different stock rims but android system using location again. Deleted all my files , checked for virus

XTRONS TM100L (Allwinner T8) Google Maps problem

Hello,
Can you please help me with my google maps issue on xtrons TM100L device?
From some time I have a problem with artefacts displayed on screen istead of text (eg. street names etc.).
The problem is gone when I delete app data (for google maps app) but only for the first run of the app (after data delete). On the next run of the app problem is back.
It begin some time ago, maybe after some update of google maps. I was not doing anything else.
I tried to hard reset of the TM100L unit and configure android from scratch but without success. The problem remains.
Please see attachements.
BR
Pagi