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Android Market Update comes with Tablet Tweaks

[Update: Screenshots below]
I just installed the latest update for Android Market (was v3.0.27 now v3.1.3).
First things I checked out were the Announced +1 buttons and PIN lock for Purchases features but I've noticed something else interesting.
First thing I noticed was that everything is slightly bigger (My PixelDensity is the same as before the update). Next thing I noticed is when I went to the Apps section, is that the Categories now Pull out into a Side-Pane instead of their own screen. But the most interesting thing I noticed is that instead of getting the "Staff Picks" screen, I get "Staff Picks for Tablets". To me it seems the App Market now detects your screen size and adjusts some things accordingly.
This can be a Good thing and a Bad thing. Good because tablet designed Apps(including the Market UI tweaks) do look better on the Nook's screen but also Bad because it could alow Google to adjust things depending on Device even more, ie: certain phone apps might only show up on "Phone sized" screens.
What do you guys think of the new Market Update(v3.1.3)?
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Does it fix the missing My Apps problem?

FletchF said:
Does it fix the missing My Apps problem?
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Nope...
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FletchF said:
Does it fix the missing My Apps problem?
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Here's the Fix.
If you don't see "Movies" category or the "Videos" app in the New Market here's a Fix.
NOTE: DO NOT USE IF USING OLD MARKET!!
If you have issues return it back to 161!
Root Explorer Method
1. Clear Market data in Application Info
2. Navigate to System folder in Root Explorer and "Mount R/W"
3. Long-press build.prop and "Open in Text Editor"
4. Find "qemu.sf.lcd_density=161" or "ro.sf.lcd_density=161" and change it to 160
5. Reboot
6. Run Market
File Expert Method
1. Clear Market data in Application Info
2. Navigate to /System folder in File Expert
3. Menu-->More-->Mount-->Mount as ReadWrite
4. Copy build.prop to sdcard
5. Press build.prop, Open as Text, Select a Text Editor
6. Find "qemu.sf.lcd_density=161" or "ro.sf.lcd_density=161" and change it to 160, now Save
7. Copy build.prop back to /System, Overwrite when asked
8. Reboot
9. Run Market
If it doesn't work try Clearing the Market data again.
This should allow you to see most missing Apps and Access the Movies category.
If you lose Movies in the Future just Clear the Market data and it'll work again.
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Does this "fix" also deal with the issue that some of your installed apps don't show up in the Market's Update queue when they have updates available?

DiDGR8 said:
Does this "fix" also deal with the issue that some of your installed apps don't show up in the Market's Update queue when they have updates available?
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Yes
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japzone said:
Here's the Fix.
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...to a different problem. The issue with My Apps is the reason CM7 defaults to 161 in the first place, and only applies to those who have already applied the 160 dpi fix. In a CM7 NC set to 160 dpi, My Apps will eventually display only a white space, requiring us go to the Market's App Info and hit Clear Data again.
AFAIK, we're more likely to see a fix for the limited market than for the My Apps issue.
One thing many people seem to miss: any app's individual App Manager page is accessible by longpressing the app shortcut and choosing App Info.

Japzone, you're doing people a disservice by failing to mention that the fix does not persist once the market app does its data update, which occurs at least once a day.
Edit: damn, once again, ninja'ed by the lizard...

Taosaur said:
...to a different problem. The issue with My Apps is the reason CM7 defaults to 161 in the first place, and only applies to those who have already applied the 160 dpi fix. In a CM7 NC set to 160 dpi, My Apps will eventually display only a white space, requiring us go to the Market's App Info and hit Clear Data again.
AFAIK, we're more likely to see a fix for the limited market than for the My Apps issue.
One thing many people seem to miss: any app's individual App Manager page is accessible by longpressing the app shortcut and choosing App Info.
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I know about the Icon long-press shortcut but the app screen sits on scanning for awhile, instead I pull-up Titanium Backup as it's usually quicker.
Now concerning the Market My App issues with 160dpi, personally I'd rather deal with the occasional data wipe then the Oversized UI of 240dpi but that's me. Sorry if I seemed misleading.
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How I open Google Books on my Nexus 7 outside of US

You are probably aware that Google Play Books, Movies and Magazine apps are hidden on the Nexus 7 when you are outside of the few permitted countries like US.
Since I am in Singapore, it is extremely annoying for the app to keep disappearing off my screens and folders each time I get out of my US ip. Hence I am using the following Titanium Backup widget to make the process simpler:
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Step 1. Go to widgets and look for Titanium Backup [Actions], not the other one. I am using the paid version of Titanium but I don't think it makes a difference.
Step 2. Drop it somewhere on your desktop and you should see the next screen.
Step 3. Tap on Action and choose Defrost and Launch an app.
Step 4. Tap on Select the app and choose Google Play Books or any other app you want, like the Movies/TV or Magazines app.
Step 5. Password is optional, I skip it. Tap "Create the widget" and you're done.
Now whenever you want to read your books, just tap on the widget on your screen. It doesn't matter what ip you are in, what country you are in.
I find that this is the fastest and simplest way for me to access my books. Hope it is useful to you.

Great!
Advice: put some upper case letters on thread (HOW TO)
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I have the paid version, when I choose the Action widge and chose Defrost option, it doesn't ask me to choose an app, it just creates the widget

How about a DNS hack ? would that work ?

Rody2k6 said:
I have the paid version, when I choose the Action widge and chose Defrost option, it doesn't ask me to choose an app, it just creates the widget
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Did you choose "Defrost all user & system apps"? That's not the one, try scrolling up, it should be an action called Defrost and Launch

Theasa92 said:
How about a DNS hack ? would that work ?
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No idea about that. You can try it out.
I like my method because it doesn't interfere with any other apps or settings or internet connections and is real quick and simple.

What's your widget that you use on your homescreen?
BTW how did you use your $25 credit? I have problems with that :\

chesterr said:
What's your widget that you use on your homescreen?
BTW how did you use your $25 credit? I have problems with that :\
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Widget is OMC, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunnykwong.freeomc
the $25 credit? I'm not sure if it is still available for redemption, I heard it might have expired at the end of last month.
Anyway I had to log into Google Play with a US ip address, add in a credit card using a US address, but international cards work fine.

Simple Privacy Setting In 4.4 KK?

Lately I've become far more aware about how apps I install on my phone are requesting privileges that frankly put I don't think they should have. IE: Bank of america having access to my camera and microphone to just name one of many apps I have an issue with.
It becomes more of an issue because some of these apps that request features I do not feel comfortable with granting permission are required for me to use with school and work so im not left with much of a choice in terms of granting them access or not using the app at all.
I was conversing with a friend about this very subject recently and he throws out the typical "IOS does that better than Android" bs so of course I called him on his bluff. Well to my shock and amazement in the IOS 7.x settings menu they have a privacy setting where you can select individual apps and decide which privileges they get to have. Like for example he was able to turn on the microphone and camera features in his Bank Of America app.
My questions is does Android provide something similar to this? If not can anyone tell me which custom roms or apps in the market that require root for the nexus 5 that do have this feature?
I would like to take back the control of my privacy on my phone so any help would be appreciated.. thanks!

KingKash420 said:
Lately I've become far more aware about how apps I install on my phone are requesting privileges that frankly put I don't think they should have. IE: Bank of america having access to my camera and microphone to just name one of many apps I have an issue with.
It becomes more of an issue because some of these apps that request features I do not feel comfortable with granting permission are required for me to use with school and work so im not left with much of a choice in terms of granting them access or not using the app at all.
I was conversing with a friend about this very subject recently and he throws out the typical "IOS does that better than Android" bs so of course I called him on his bluff. Well to my shock and amazement in the IOS 7.x settings menu they have a privacy setting where you can select individual apps and decide which privileges they get to have. Like for example he was able to turn on the microphone and camera features in his Bank Of America app.
My questions is does Android provide something similar to this? If not can anyone tell me which custom roms or apps in the market that require root for the nexus 5 that do have this feature?
I would like to take back the control of my privacy on my phone so any help would be appreciated.. thanks!
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If you're on Android 4 or 4.4.1 you can use App Ops. If you're on 4.4.2 (latest official OTA for the Nexus 5) App Ops was removed, but you can get it back if you're rooted with Xposed Framework and use the AppOpsXposed module.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-ops-from-color-tiger-and-enhanced-with-root/
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Thanks for the quick responses guys.. I wonder why Android is making this increasingly difficult to access where Apple is making it increasingly easier?

Help - cannot remove unidentifiable app

Bought a dual sim unlocked Samsung Note 8 online (Model N950F/DS), the carrier should be M1 Wireless Singapore.
Don’t know how to remove this App . Googling the title yielded nothing. The App opens to a window that allows you to download Service Provider Apps. I've also tried to long press the App, but removing it is not an option.
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I’ve tried to follow a ADB tutorial to remove bloatware, but I cannot match title of the App in with anything in Package List or Settings > Apps, so I don't know how to proceed with ADB.
I don't want to root my device, and prefer uninstall over disable.
Long time iOS user, first Android device. Thanks in advice for any help.

What icons are you using? Doesn't look stock and that screen shot is teeny tiny. Can you upload something bigger? I can't read what it says under that app. Where did you buy your Note from?

roaduardo said:
What icons are you using? Doesn't look stock and that screen shot is teeny tiny. Can you upload something bigger? I can't read what it says under that app. Where did you buy your Note from?
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I'm using a the icons that comes with a theme called Material_Black by MINU. I've changed the size of the images in the first post, so it should be clear. I purchased the phone new from a seller on taobao.com
Here is another look at the app drawer with stock Note theme and icons.

A quick Google search turned this up for me:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/[email protected]

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Bought a dual sim unlocked Samsung Note 8 online (Model N950F/DS), the carrier should be M1 Wireless Singapore.
Don’t know how to remove this App . Googling the title yielded nothing. The App opens to a window that allows you to download Service Provider Apps. I've also tried to long press the App, but removing it is not an option.
I’ve tried to follow a ADB tutorial to remove bloatware, but I cannot match title of the App in with anything in Package List or Settings > Apps, so I don't know how to proceed with ADB.
I don't want to root my device, and prefer uninstall over disable.
Long time iOS user, first Android device. Thanks in advice for any help.
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Download a samsung package disabler app (adhell 2, bk package disabler etc)
it will allow you to disable any system app

roaduardo said:
A quick Google search turned this up for me:
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I understand it's carrier bloatware, I cannot find [email protected] in Settings > Apps or App Inspector.
Is there a package list I should target to remove said App or folder, whatever this bloatware is?

flyanml360 said:
I understand it's carrier bloatware, I cannot find [email protected] in Settings > Apps or App Inspector.
Is there a package list I should target to remove said App or folder, whatever this bloatware is?
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From the Wikipedia article, it doesn't seem it's carrier bloatware, but a SG government-mandated program

Stupid question, but since OP is former Apple user, did you enable system app and did you try under com. wireless????

pete4k said:
Stupid question, but since OP is former Apple user, did you enable system app and did you try under com. wireless????
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Yes, I have.

I sort of solved the problem. For other people's knowledge, here is what I did:
1) purchased BK Disabler
2) disabled the following package
The [email protected] app/folder disappeared. I have also tired to re-enable this package, but [email protected] app/folder didn't come back.

Question Help - trying to remove the last few niggles

Although I am enjoying the phone, there are a few issues that I struggle to get rid of.
The biggest is the lack of update so I can finally add a card to google wallet, but I'm trying to be patient.
1. Other than that, text messages....As explained earlier, it seems the debloat script removed it for some reason. I want to restore it by adding the script changing the 0 to 1, but I don't know what line referes to the message app. Any ideas? There is nothing in the debloat script saying "message" or "sms/mms"
2. Sometimes I accidently swipe right on the lock screen which produces some Chinese slideshow. Any idea how to disable and maybe add something useful to the swipe action?
3. I'm in light mode but still can't get whatsapp messages and the spotify player on the lock screen.
4. Using company portal, the only keyboard I can pick is Chinese Baidu. Company portal splits your phone in Work and Personal. Work is highly restricted and I can't figure out how to install a new keyboard.
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5. Using the standard launcher; app icons for the company portal (Outlook/Teams etc) keep moving to the last page on my phone (I have 4 pages of icons). Any idea how to lock them in to place?
Thank you!

Regarding your points :
1. Usually it should be com.android.mms , which isn't on the list you're right, but just try it anyway. If not, try "ADBAppControl" for Windows and search it there. It's also simpler to re/debloat using this program anyways. Or you can try to download (or view) the app in the vivo appstore.
2. Search for the vivo app "interactions" (or long press on the homescreen and tap interactions) which has a icon of a black cube > Now, tap on the lower right corner and select "nothing".
3. Go to Settings > Security > More Security Settings > Device and App Notifications and be sure that Whatsapp and/or Spotify is allowed. You can also check on the homescreen, if you long press on the app, and tap on "App Info" > Notifications > and check "Allow Notifications" > Then check all (needed) "Alert Modes"
EDIT: > 4. Install a new Keyboard from the Playstore (lke Swiftkey or Gboard,..) Go to Settings > Apps & Permissions > Permission Management > Permission Tab > Scroll all the way down to "Default App Settings" > Input Method > Your downloaded keyboard. From there you could also replace other default apps.
> 5. There SHOULD be an extra setting in stock launcher settings.. if I remember correctly from my old X70 Pro+. But can't exactly remember, sorry.
Hope this helps somehow.

Thanks for the advice. Might be easier to just download via Vivo store. Can anyone tell me the name or show me the icon?

Haskren said:
Thanks for the advice. Might be easier to just download via Vivo store. Can anyone tell me the name or show me the icon?
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com.vivo.appstore - v-appstore

Sorry, I meant the messaging app

Haskren said:
Sorry, I meant the messaging app
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It should look like this I guess. Or you just download Google Messages if you like.

Thanks, I will look for it. GMessages is not receiving any texts

Haskren said:
Thanks, I will look for it. GMessages is not receiving any texts
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In the worst case - but I know that‘s not cool - you can reset your phone and all apps will come back, then debloat carefully using ADBAppControl.
EDIT : Or you could try to install the apk on Apkmirror, but don‘t know if it works :
vivo Messages 6.2.6.0. APK Download by vivoglobal - APKMirror
vivo Messages 6.2.6.0. APK Download by vivoglobal - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
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the APK worked - thank you so much! That's the main issue sorted