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market...not working for me.
Initially, I downloaded and installed pacman and shop savvy. After the upgrade came through which put me at RC28, the market doesn't seem to work properly. When I click on the app I want, it looks as if the download is happening, but when I check download notifications, it says download unsuccessful. I've tried this on several apps...all have failed.

Heads Up - Market
In case you haven't looked lately, there are a dozen or so new apps today

and still nothing worth downloading

I second that. I am about to put the g1 up until something worth a sh*t comes out. But that's just me.

when did u get the update and did u have a choice to update or did it do it automatically,i'm just curious cuz i haven't got it yet

Did you try the download with 3G on??
If not, try it with 3G

We needed a new thread for this info?

The following morning after I got the phone.....there was a window after the unlock sequence. There did not appear to be an option, it just executed the update. I've tried both wifi and 3g....both don't work.

I noticed that I am having issues with some applications in the market. They will fail... I kept redownloading them till they finally came thru.
I haven't got the update yet. I think this is just because the market is getting soo many new applications and such it probably is having hard times with it all.

Mikey1022 said:
We needed a new thread for this info?
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Good point

Wow lots lots more! AndNav!!

Actually did you download it yet? lol
does it work?

neoobs said:
I haven't got the update yet.
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I read by Nov. 2nd it getting out there, hang in there.

As long as the software states that its a trial in the listing I dont have a problem with it. Someone will write a free version at some point. I would want to be paid for my work too

Most of the apps aren't trials, and the ones that I've seen that are thus far are clearly marked.
I don't mind, since it's not some large majority of applications that are timebombed or limited trials. You would expect some people to not want to give away their stuff, and there's not a huge flow of apps just yet.
Like all open source, I'm very enthusiastic to see what the market produces in the free category - I'm sure it's going to be impressive.

I don't know if the location of were I am located in the US but the I downloaded the widely talked about SHOPSAVVY application and doesn't seem to work well. Sure its free but it doesn't give me the nearest stores and only one or two online suggestions. WEAK SAUCE in my oppinion. I also saw and downloaded (by accident) trialware which I too believe should be in a different catagory. There were not a big selection of apps that were worth my time. Dissappointed

funny you say that because I always have my GPS on and I did it while I was outside. OH'well

danielbui23 said:
funny you say that because I always have my GPS on and I did it while I was outside. OH'well
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Try CompareEverywhere

aad4321 said:
This is ridiculous and I dont know who to contact to fix this. All these (****ty) apps are popping up in the app store as free, but really are trials, or even ADVERTISEMENTS for the actual product you must buy. I hope who ever is running the app store fixes this. Im disappointed because they said the apps would be free until next year but developers are making their own way around this rule to charge users for their ****ty apps.
This is one of the reasons i miss my windows mobile phone so much, because of all the excellent developers who created software for free, and diddnt try to make a pretty penny.
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Its BETA so developers are going to put out BETA apps for people to test then they will charge for the final product. If you don't want to pay for apps then don't. Stop *****ing the damn phone/OS just came out. There will be free apps eventually, you can't even compare to Windows(WHICH HAS BEEN OUT FOR A LOT LONGER).

I understand your anger. Trial versions in my world ARE NOT FREEWARES! It's called SHAREWARE and are completely another kind ob beast. I'm REALLY PICKY at what I'm adding to our directory of free Android software and there is no chance for a trial, shareware or a demo to get inside. I'm myself sick of all these "smart promotion strategies" by developers and I hope Googlers at Android Market will sort this out soon (but I fear they won't interfere too much). Let's see!

Just wanted to say hi!

Hey guys/gals what is up. I'm so happy to announce that sometime next week my HTC Aria will be handed to me by UPS. Anyway I have been a member here for a while under the HTC Fuze(Touch PRO)section and tinkering around with there android port. That was untill my phones touch screen decided not to work back in june. So I have been Sitting around with my old Nokia that still has the Cingular Wireless logo on the back. Anyway I can't wait to finally be back in the phone game and finally on a true android phone. Is there any apps besides advanced task killer I should keep my eye out on?
Thanks a bunch,
Matt(AkumaMax)

I used Advanced Task Killer for a week or so, then heard some saying you shouldn't use a task killer with Android. After reading up a bit on the subject, I came to the conclusion that they are unnecessary and may actually increase battery drain.
There are a ton of great apps. Depends on what you want to do... I would highly recommend LauncherPro for customizing the look of your phone. Camera360 is a great app for adding special effects to your camera images. I use Appbrain.com to browse the market, and it's companion apps Appbrain Market and Fast Web Installer both installed on my phone. This combo allows me to browse their website for apps and click INSTALL on the website to send the app to my phone and install it without me having to do anything else.
Not sure how adventurous you're going to be with modding your phone. It took me about two weeks to build up the courage to root and install a custom ROM. I don't regret it a bit! I installed Cyanogen 6.1 RC1 and then a couple days later RC2 released, so I installed that. Basic benefits of doing this are upgrading from Android 2.1 to 2.2, ability to side-load apps from the SD card, moving apps to the SD card and off the internal phone memory, live wallpaper support, and I'm sure there are plenty more, but that's what hits me off the top of my head.
There's lots of good help on these boards, I've asked plenty of noobish questions and haven't had a single nasty response. Don't hesitate to ask anything that comes to mind... after you search, of course! =)

911jason said:
I used Advanced Task Killer for a week or so, then heard some saying you shouldn't use a task killer with Android. After reading up a bit on the subject, I came to the conclusion that they are unnecessary and may actually increase battery drain.
There are a ton of great apps. Depends on what you want to do... I would highly recommend LauncherPro for customizing the look of your phone. Camera360 is a great app for adding special effects to your camera images. I use Appbrain.com to browse the market, and it's companion apps Appbrain Market and Fast Web Installer both installed on my phone. This combo allows me to browse their website for apps and click INSTALL on the website to send the app to my phone and install it without me having to do anything else.
Not sure how adventurous you're going to be with modding your phone. It took me about two weeks to build up the courage to root and install a custom ROM. I don't regret it a bit! I installed Cyanogen 6.1 RC1 and then a couple days later RC2 released, so I installed that. Basic benefits of doing this are upgrading from Android 2.1 to 2.2, ability to side-load apps from the SD card, moving apps to the SD card and off the internal phone memory, live wallpaper support, and I'm sure there are plenty more, but that's what hits me off the top of my head.
There's lots of good help on these boards, I've asked plenty of noobish questions and haven't had a single nasty response. Don't hesitate to ask anything that comes to mind... after you search, of course! =)
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Oh there is no doubt I want to root the phone. Just for the fact I want my apps off my phone and on my SD card only. I modded my HTC fuze to the fullist but now it's useless. So I can't wait to get back into the game. I know this phone is not the greatest out there but like I said it's something to get me by untill I decide on the Nexus One or maybe an EVO. Anyway I heard that same info about Advanced task killer so I will probibly stay away from that. I just want the ability of my phone to be the best it can be. Hope to see all you soon.
AkumaMax

@911Jason man, you're such a pest! Hahahahah j/k
So, I would go against putting all of your apps on the SD card. I've done a lot of research on this, and unless you have a Class 6 or higher card, running apps from the SD are pretty pointless. There is a pretty decent support forum around, it might take a while to get a reply, but its getting better.
Some of my favorite apps:
Launcher Pro Plus
PowerAmp
Audio Manager Pro
Dolphin HD Browser
ChompSMS
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Oh... and welcome to the Aria/Liberty forum!
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jbizz said:
@911Jason man, you're such a pest! Hahahahah j/k
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Who me?! What'd I say?

Tasker is the one app I couldn't go without. Use it to automate settings such as WiFi, volumes, brightness. Make your own widgets, automatically send SMS messages. Look for the google group. The developer is there and provides great support.
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Well looks like I will be getting my new HTC ARIA tomorrow. Hopefully it comes before work. I can't wait first thing I am doing is a root. Man it will be so nice to be back on the forums with all you cool cats!

woohoo finally got it

Enjoy!
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Just wanted to say hi 2.
For all those with sgs2 try villainrom with nymphetamine 2.0.1 kernel.
It works great and for a heavy user like myself I must say the battery life is the best ever.

Nathalex27 said:
Just wanted to say hi 2.
For all those with sgs2 try villainrom with nymphetamine 2.0.1 kernel.
It works great and for a heavy user like myself I must say the battery life is the best ever.
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Remember this is the Aria forum...

saying hi, need ten post to ask stuff on cyanogen forum.

hello akumamax, welcome. i have had my aria for about a year now and i love this phone with cm7. there are so many good apps out there but the three things that stands out for me are:
1) amazon app store. there's a free pay app every day, and its yours to keep.
http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/ref=sa_menu_adr_app4?ie=UTF8&node=2350149011
2) s2e. this app is awesome and its free. been using it for about 6 months now and it has been flawless.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ru.krikun.s2e&feature=search_result
3) get s off… you'll need it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133446
good luck with your aria, enjoy

boxcar8028 said:
hello akumamax, welcome. i have had my aria for about a year now and i love this phone with cm7. there are so many good apps out there but the three things that stands out for me are:
1) amazon app store. there's a free pay app every day, and its yours to keep.
http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/ref=sa_menu_adr_app4?ie=UTF8&node=2350149011
2) s2e. this app is awesome and its free. been using it for about 6 months now and it has been flawless.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ru.krikun.s2e&feature=search_result
3) get s off… you'll need it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133446
good luck with your aria, enjoy
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Have you noticed the date of this thread...

haha, totally miss that.... he probably has a new phone by now

AkumaMax said:
Hey guys/gals what is up. I'm so happy to announce that sometime next week my HTC Aria will be handed to me by UPS. Anyway I have been a member here for a while under the HTC Fuze(Touch PRO)section and tinkering around with there android port. That was untill my phones touch screen decided not to work back in june. So I have been Sitting around with my old Nokia that still has the Cingular Wireless logo on the back. Anyway I can't wait to finally be back in the phone game and finally on a true android phone. Is there any apps besides advanced task killer I should keep my eye out on?
Thanks a bunch,
Matt(AkumaMax)
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Still wondering if you have the device.

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Thread moved to OT. Would advise you to read forum rules and post in correct section.
Failure to comply with forum rules will result in an infraction and/or ban depending on severity of rule break.

Wow this thread is pretty old. I haven't had my Aria for a good 6 months. I've moved onto the Dell Streak 5.

TR_HTC said:
Still wondering if you have the device.
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Yes I still have the Aria. It's my backup in case my Dell streak 5 doesn't make it.

[Q] Shadow Era, amazing game... not.. working...

Hey all,
My brother just got Shadow Era, a Magic the Gathering type game, for his ipod touch so I checked out the company website. Turns out they have a version for Android that was just released! Best of all it is FREE! Downloaded and installed from the market, but when I run it, it gets stuck on the splash screen. Wondering if anyone else has had this problem, or if anyone can offer a suggestion. Thank in advance. I seriously want to play his game.. haha.
EDIT
In case others wanted to see the trailer. Gotta get more Android users on here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKthKAfNEP4

Same happened to me... I hit home and then opened the game again and it worked from there. Pretty cool game so far

THANK YOU! That did the trick!!

Definitely a cool game! Thanks!

It's not even showing up in the google market for me. It shows up in Amazon, but after downloading, it say "Application did not install" Tried from the APK to, and same result. I found it in the online market, but I "Don't have a compatible device" and it won't let me download.
interesting...

Augh! Why did you go and post this! I had no idea this even existed, I used to eat through the time I should be studying playing the MTG PC game... Sigh. Oh well, it was good to have productive time for a time.
Thanks for the app suggestion (begrudgingly)

@bschrib
Haha, I know the feeling. So many hours spent on MTG...
The good thing though is that the game only has a 200 card pool currently and of those 200 you can only use a few depending on your Hero. I can't stand losing though so I usually end up playing another game after I lose. And then another game after I win.. so basically I end up logging an unhealthy amount of hours on this thing.... :/

compared with other CCGs, Shadow Era is definitely a prime choice!

help
I download shadow era game, when it download the data it stay at 14%, any solution?
if any1 have q solution plz mail me
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[game talk] Paradise Island

I've been playing Paradise island for about a week now.
I'm loving it.
So thought I would share some tips and hopefully get some back.
Currently I am level 12.
When starting the game best things to do.
build 40 roads ( or 400 if you are bored)
This gives you a free $1250 plus 40xp
leave the screen on for 3
This gives you $5000
Plant 5 flowers ( costs $1500)
gives you $3000 plus 200 XP
Move your first buildings 20 times
gives you £1500 and 50xp
This means you start the game with an extra $9250 and 290xp
Once you are high enough level get a business centre you get 1 of the special money every day save that up for expansions.
Odd achievements
Do 5 things in a moment.
I spent ages trying to collect money as fast as i could.
For this you need to pay the extra and do a instant build.
Secret achievements I have
Stop the hum/rumble ( cant remember the name it changes once you get it)
move to solar power only.
Hotdog fan
$4000 200xp
Build 15 hotdog stands
Atristocrat
Build 3 golf clubs at the same time
$75000 1250xp
We remember about the defender
Build two hold defenders simultaneously
$30000 and 1500xp
Hope people can add to this and it doesn't just get lost in the void.

thanks for the tips
I have also started playing the game recently but got bored by having to move those buildings and making roads
Will try your tips

gagan007 said:
thanks for the tips
I have also started playing the game recently but got bored by having to move those buildings and making roads
Will try your tips
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Also hotdog stands are great at the start only give you $70 but you get one XP every 2 mins. So.have like 10 and you will level up much faster.
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Does anybody know how to expand into a different region. I bought region 2, and I am still fenced in.
thx

foghorn67 said:
Does anybody know how to expand into a different region. I bought region 2, and I am still fenced in.
thx
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It moves the fence a little bit thats all once you buy all the expantions the fence goes. And by expantion 6 you get the helipad
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To add to the "hidden message" in the OP:
If you use the system clock to advance the time, you will notice that if you advance it a week, you have to wait a week for the game to catch up to it before you can play normally again. However, there is a way around this.
All you have to do is put something in storage and place it back on the map. Once you do that, the clock resets on that building and you don't have to wait for the game to catch up to the date that you advanced it to. However, you would have to place every individual building in storage and back on the map in order to reset everything on the map. This can get annoying once you expand a few regions and you have a bunch of buildings, so keep that in mind.

Developers of Paradise Island have blocked the time trick with last update

Haha just got the warning what a shame
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zdjaib said:
Developers of Paradise Island have blocked the time trick with last update
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I had a back-up done with Titanium Backup that allowed me to restore the previous version. Coincidentally enough, I had done a backup the day before the new version came out, so I was able to restore it hardly lose any progress I had made.
Yay me!

Started playing yesterday. You have to spend a lot of time at the beginning. I'm lvl8 now and just built the business center and the galaxy restaurant (improving atm). Now I want to get rid of all those "fast money makers" so I can check every hour to collect my money and thats it I moved tree's like an idiot lol, but I got the skillfull designer achievement. now I have to move another 1k facilities, LOL!
question about "the sun only"-achievement:
If I get rid of all my windmill's and build a solar power plant for 60k I'll get the achivement + 200k? seems very fair to me and what if I rebuild some windmills afterwards? will I lose 200k?^^

ySchaub said:
Started playing yesterday. You have to spend a lot of time at the beginning. I'm lvl8 now and just built the business center and the galaxy restaurant (improving atm). Now I want to get rid of all those "fast money makers" so I can check every hour to collect my money and thats it I moved tree's like an idiot lol, but I got the skillfull designer achievement. now I have to move another 1k facilities, LOL!
question about "the sun only"-achievement:
If I get rid of all my windmill's and build a solar power plant for 60k I'll get the achivement + 200k? seems very fair to me and what if I rebuild some windmills afterwards? will I lose 200k?^^
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Won't lose the achievement its fine.
Just started playing again as flashed my Xoom level 5 in 3 hours lol. With out cheating.
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I googled a bit about "the sun only"-achievement. many complained about not getting the reward allthough they have a solar plant and no windmills. lets hope this is not happening to me, just started building a solar plant. when its done I'm gonna destroy the windmills, hope the achievement's gonna trigger

I really like it ^_^
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Accidently spent a piastre on improving a windmill =/ they should realy add a confirmation popup....I'm stuck at lvl 9 btw (87% to go...). I have 250k$ but dont know what I should invest in. I want to save my money for the disco club's (at lvl10) this looks realy nice!

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Transfer to another phone
So my wife had a Droid 1 which I have rooted and backed up with TB. No she has a Droid Charge and would like her island game moved to the new phone along with her progress. Seeing how I cant root her phone yet (ver. ed2) Is there a way to move the app over and bring the data with it?
Not sure where else in the forums to post this question.
Thanks

Rodent2517 said:
So my wife had a Droid 1 which I have rooted and backed up with TB. No she has a Droid Charge and would like her island game moved to the new phone along with her progress. Seeing how I cant root her phone yet (ver. ed2) Is there a way to move the app over and bring the data with it?
Not sure where else in the forums to post this question.
Thanks
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My wife went from stock rooted to cm7 I dropped all the files back in place and it just doesn't load or game resets. So looks like it can't be done :-(
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iammodo said:
My wife went from stock rooted to cm7 I dropped all the files back in place and it just doesn't load or game resets. So looks like it can't be done :-(
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She is quite upset I cant make this happen. I will continue my quest to find a way.

Rodent2517 said:
She is quite upset I cant make this happen. I will continue my quest to find a way.
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If you do find a way please post here
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I just started playing this game and I think I'm addicted.
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Robot Invader - wind up knight - rip off

sorry guys but I have to share this info so you wont be ripped off like I did.
Robot invader the software company creator of the game wind up knight is acting like what many can call illegal.
as any other game or app I purchase in android market I expect to get it back once I format my phone every now and then.
well this guys at robot invader decided that the game its non transferable to other devices and non refundable. so far so good. what you (as I) are not expecting is that once you format your phone youll lose the purchased stuff for the eternity.
Im not a laywer but this pratice sure as hell dont feel right.
if you share my opinion please comment.
and maybe the guys at robot invader start doing things right when we all start using the cracked versions. cause I sure aint gonna buy nothing from robot invader again in my life.
regards,
remorema

This happened to me too. I fell on love with the game and when the option came up to purchase it l decided to.
However, yes, on formatting my phone and installing new software my purchases were gone.
I did contact robot invader about the issue and they did give me a 1 use code to restore the entire game, but I didn't really see the point as I do eventually flash new firmware.
I'm surprised Google lets this happen really.
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I sent them an email to. lets wait and see if they give me any kind of code. at least that way next time I may save it with titanium backup
edit: they could try something like tap tap revolution. its binded to one phone but at least you can recover the purchased goodies
edit2: they ended up giving me a code after exchangin 3 or 4 emails. poor solution imo. no more money from me to robot invader thats for sure. but to be fair the game is awesome.
Tapatalked from "The ICS Killer"