You can install this app market until we get the real one. This is an alternative to Googles. It doesn't have as many apps but it does have lots of popular apps. It installs and works fine.
http://slideme.org/
Its quite good.
Just to clarify. Slideme is not a website where you download apps. it's a Market app. You download the app from their website.
How did you get this working, my NC says "Install Blocked", and then "Installation of download apks is not supported"
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How did you get this working, my NC says "Install Blocked", and then "Installation of download apks is not supported"
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Refer to this thread to get the Nook to install apps on it's own.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857732
Another place where you can download the apps:
http://www.freewarelovers.com/android
Pinesal said:
You can install this app market until we get the real one. This is an alternative to Googles. It doesn't have as many apps but it does have lots of popular apps. It installs and works fine.
http://slideme.org/
Its quite good.
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Another place where you can download the apps:
http://www.freewarelovers.com/android
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Ah good. Thanks
Just to clarify. Slideme is not a website where you download apps. it's a Market app. You download the app from their website.
installed it... cant get it to even run. screen flashes and it goes back to the app screen. Ideas?
You must have a sd card installed to run slideme.. Most phones only let programs read and write to the sd card, and a lot of programs fail when it can't find one.
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Hi Folks,
Thanks for all the Great work !! I am a noob and this is my first android powered device. I would like to know if there is a repository for all the known running apps on NC.
I've managed to root the device fine. However I don't know where to get all these APK's that people here are using.
Thanks.
I spotted two alternative app stores that I installed and both working nicely. Andappstore and the other is SlideMe Marketplace. This second one needs a SD card to work since apparently it saves APKs there.
So you just go there and download any apk you want, there is no device specific apk? All apk's are created equal ??
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So you just go there and download any apk you want, there is no device specific apk? All apk's are created equal ??
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SlideMe has a compatibility button you can push to check if NC will run the APK. So far, it's worked quite well for me - everytime an app says it can be installed and run fine, it does. Barring of course, the Google Apps, which aren't working right now. But make sure you have an SD card and give it a go
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So you just go there and download any apk you want, there is no device specific apk? All apk's are created equal ??
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I haven't downloaded a whole lot but the ones I have installed without issues. And SlideMe even has an uninstall option. That is if you go back to the installed apk's own page in the market.
I just download with my phone then use appmonster and send all the apk to sd. Then send to dropbox.
For those of you who didn't already know, a new Android Market was released today! The Market was updated to v2.2.6. It will gradually roll out to different phones. Those of you who want it now can install it with this easy .apk file.
Download
Click here
Have fun!
I installed after deleting the existing market apk. It force closes every time I try to use it. I cannot move it or copy it to system apps. I can put it in either internal memory or on the SD card. I can accept market terms and start it but then it force closes. I tried clearing data, cache and rebooting but same force close every time. I did not delete market updater apk. Any suggestions? I have the original market reinstalled until I can come up with a solution.
Woah, that's a huge change. o.o
I recommend getting the sgs tools app from the market. It has this included now and you don't have to worry about sideloading or moving the apk with a file manager or adv commands. The new market is really nice.
This is my captivate. There are many like it buy this one is mine.
works on cm6.1 beta 3
Worked on Perception 8. Just copied it over to my sdcard and installed it using the normal installer. Thanks man! It looks awesome.
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Worked on Perception 8. Just copied it over to my sdcard and installed it using the normal installer. Thanks man! It looks awesome.
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Looks/works well but where's the update all button? Does it only appear only when there are more than one apps to update?
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I installed after deleting the existing market apk. It force closes every time I try to use it. I cannot move it or copy it to system apps. I can put it in either internal memory or on the SD card. I can accept market terms and start it but then it force closes. I tried clearing data, cache and rebooting but same force close every time. I did not delete market updater apk. Any suggestions? I have the original market reinstalled until I can come up with a solution.
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flashman2002 said:
I recommend getting the sgs tools app from the market. It has this included now and you don't have to worry about sideloading or moving the apk with a file manager or adv commands. The new market is really nice.
This is my captivate. There are many like it buy this one is mine.
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Works and looks great on Captivate and I also suggest using SGS Tools FTW.
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I installed after deleting the existing market apk. It force closes every time I try to use it. I cannot move it or copy it to system apps. I can put it in either internal memory or on the SD card. I can accept market terms and start it but then it force closes. I tried clearing data, cache and rebooting but same force close every time. I did not delete market updater apk. Any suggestions? I have the original market reinstalled until I can come up with a solution.
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I am also having FC's when i try to run the new market after uninstalling the previous version using TB. i tried to go back to the one i backed up but couldn't get my back up to install so i went to downloaded and installed market 2.12 and tried to download sgs tools to install market 2.2.6. the market 2.12 which i downloaded and installed also FC'd on me. can anybody PM me sgs tools apk?
worked perfectly! THANK YOU!
I found an easy to flash signed zip somewhere that I used.
Maybe here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868767
Sweet thanks... Worked running cog 7
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Anyone notice the search icon in the upper right and via the menu key doesn't respond?
I installed via sgs tools. (amazing app by the way)
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New market seems like a step backwards in some ways. I can see the need to reduce the refund time, but 15 minutes is nuts. Also, removing the tabs? That's just a mess.
Bring the tabs back, and make refund time 3 hours, and I'm a happy guy.
I also think it's a step backwards in a lot of ways. Yeah, that nice green design header looks cool... but it dominates the damn screen. Annoying!
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Update: Tried to go back to original version via SGS tools restore script and lost Market completely.
Reinstalled new apk via droid explorer and it reappeared, and now search functionality works as expected.
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I also think it's a step backwards in a lot of ways. Yeah, that nice green design header looks cool... but it dominates the damn screen. Annoying!
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Yea... but you can scroll around and lose the header once you start browsing.
Didn't have any issues after installing it - search feature worked.
Just downloaded straight onto my phone and used the base installer (no droid explorer, astro etc..) and it worked fine.
Also you get the "update all" on the top button under your downloads if you have multiple updates - which I did
Thanks again for this.
When I try to download an .apk file from the browser, it tells me "no application can be found to open this file". This happened after I installed the new marketplace. did i do something wrong??
I use 'Root Explorer' app to open files if needed. Maybe more info about yer phoon
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oh. ha, sorry. Im running CM 6.1. I use clockworkmod recovery. it was doing fine until i installed the new marketplace.
If you're downloading from a site, like getjar.com or something, make sure you have "Install from Unknown Sources" allowed. I use Astro file manager to install them afterwards. You might want to try that one.
I've tried a bunch, and found the one I chose seems to do so much
But no matter, if you haven't already go through your command prompt and type su to gibe super user access to do its thong
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16cocopuffs said:
When I try to download an .apk file from the browser, it tells me "no application can be found to open this file". This happened after I installed the new marketplace. did i do something wrong??
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Quick question, did you install the .apk after you downloaded it?
No, it didn't let me. But I can still see and use the new marketplace. It's just when I try to install an .apk from the browser. It says the whole "no application can be found to open this file." But when i go through Astro, it lets me install the apps there. It's like the package installer isn't being recognized or something in the browser...
And now it tries to open the apk with Gameboid. :/
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No, it didn't let me. But I can still see and use the new marketplace. It's just when I try to install an .apk from the browser. It says the whole "no application can be found to open this file." But when i go through Astro, it lets me install the apps there. It's like the package installer isn't being recognized or something in the browser...
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Turn "allow installation of non-market applications" on, then try it again. It's in your settings menu under application settings. Let me know how it goes
I tried it, still nothing. :/
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I tried it, still nothing. :/
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What are you using to try to install the apk?
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No, it didn't let me. But I can still see and use the new marketplace. It's just when I try to install an .apk from the browser. It says the whole "no application can be found to open this file." But when i go through Astro, it lets me install the apps there. It's like the package installer isn't being recognized or something in the browser...
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Don't install things from the browser then. Its not the new market that's causing the problem. What browser are you using?
Dolphin HD. I've tried that one, opera, and some the stock one and still nothing. But ya, it'll still let me get them from Astro. Thanx though. =]]
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Just download ES File explorer and install from there. Browser is definitely not the best route for installing .apk's.
Ever since the update, I have been having a problem with Market. I have tried all of the "fixes" but to no avail. I DO have access to Market, but only the limited one. Here is my problem: when going through the steps, I get market started, browse around a bit, then go to my "home" screen,[ I use Launcher Pro]. I go to settings, but I cannot find Market under the Running section. I can't even find it under the System services, section. I see it under the Downloads section. When I do the steps as directed, nothing happens. I do not get the "error" message that I am supposed to get. And when I start up again, I still have limited access to Market. It is frustrating that most, if not all, of the app sites depend on access to Market, e.g. appbrain, droidpit, etc. I am not ready to go Tnt lite. I did see a thread to flash parts of the rom, and add market, etc, but am afraid it would disable OTA for the future. Any suggestions?
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Ever since the update, I have been having a problem with Market. I have tried all of the "fixes" but to no avail. I DO have access to Market, but only the limited one. Here is my problem: when going through the steps, I get market started, browse around a bit, then go to my "home" screen,[ I use Launcher Pro]. I go to settings, but I cannot find Market under the Running section. I can't even find it under the System services, section. I see it under the Downloads section. When I do the steps as directed, nothing happens. I do not get the "error" message that I am supposed to get. And when I start up again, I still have limited access to Market. It is frustrating that most, if not all, of the app sites depend on access to Market, e.g. appbrain, droidpit, etc. I am not ready to go Tnt lite. I did see a thread to flash parts of the rom, and add market, etc, but am afraid it would disable OTA for the future. Any suggestions?
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Losing the OTA is not that big a deal. Viewsonic posts a link to their updates on their site and a link is posted here within seconds of an update showing up.
Are you using "Market" or gMarket" that comes with the 3389 update?
When you run "Market" browse around and then hit the "home" button. Unless you have a taskmanager installed, market will stay running. Market should then show up under the "running" section. I am a little confused because I have never seen the Market under the "downloaded" section.
Thanks...
Thanks, BadFrog for the reply. I use Market. The gmarket gets me to Handango, which is really not that good. For some reason, Market does not show up under running, no matter what I do. I even tried to download a freebie to ensure it is running. But when I hit the home button, and go to the settings, it, as well as the other app I am supposed to force close are both under the downloaded, and not in running. Is there a way to reinstate OTA after flashing the market fix?
How exactly did you install the market. (I'm installing an older backup of tntlite becuase the menu structure is a bit different from vegan but the same as stock) I can install stock and market the way you did and see if I can help.
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How exactly did you install the market. (I'm installing an older backup of tntlite becuase the menu structure is a bit different from vegan but the same as stock) I can install stock and market the way you did and see if I can help.
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I had the same issue too with the market. I found this thread with the market fix. Just go to step 6 and follow the instruction on Youtube link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861044&highlight=market+fix
I have the same problem after installing market and google apps through the same process. Everytime I launch market it says no apps found until I click one of the categories at the top. Even then, there are only some apps listed and most searches I try for apps I want to install (mog music for instance) aren't found by searching either.
I believe it has something to do with the version of the market, and whatever viewsonic put on the tablet by default? That said, I have tried to upgrade to the new market from an APK file I found in the forums here and it won't install. Hmmm
shangpav said:
I have the same problem after installing market and google apps through the same process. Everytime I launch market it says no apps found until I click one of the categories at the top. Even then, there are only some apps listed and most searches I try for apps I want to install (mog music for instance) aren't found by searching either.
I believe it has something to do with the version of the market, and whatever viewsonic put on the tablet by default? That said, I have tried to upgrade to the new market from an APK file I found in the forums here and it won't install. Hmmm
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You need to do the market fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
Follow the market fix steps
Thanks for the video link talexander18!! I'm was Vegan5 and still not getting the full market ... that did the trick for me.
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BadFrog, I used the files that came with the fix. It had a folder GTablet, with subfolders, and I transfered over files from the APK, permissions, etc, to my tablet, and I ran the apks, in the order suggested. I actually did this before the latest upgrade and it worked fine. But with the latest one, for some reason, Market, and the other google app I am supposed to force close won't come up in the running section.
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BadFrog, I used the files that came with the fix. It had a folder GTablet, with subfolders, and I transfered over files from the APK, permissions, etc, to my tablet, and I ran the apks, in the order suggested. I actually did this before the latest upgrade and it worked fine. But with the latest one, for some reason, Market, and the other google app I am supposed to force close won't come up in the running section.
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I'm gonna assume your using the official viewsonic update 3389 then. I would suggest installing the performance pack from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885940
This will get you the latest NVidia drivers and the market. You will keep the complete stock look.
Yes, I guess that is what I will try next. Thanks.
I've gotten pretty fed up with the constant "Maps has Failed to Install" and "You have new updates" blah blah blah notifications on my Xoom with Tiamat 2.x.
Every time it is attempted to update from the Android Market, it fails with
Code:
08-02 14:33:51.342: ERROR/PackageManager(481): Package com.google.android.apps.maps has no signatures that match those in shared user com.google.android.apps.maps; ignoring!
So, I've changed the android:sharedUserId from com.google.apps.maps to com.google.apps.maps.xoom so that it will install.
STEPS
First try The steps outlined in this post
If that doesn't work, download APK below
Place it on your device's internal or external storage
Navigate to the APK and install it
Warning, you will not be able to update Maps from market, simply check back here. I'll try and keep this updated as maps updates.
Thanks followed the steps to remove maps and reinstalled.
Worked no problem
I appreciate this - I tried to do what was in the post you linked to, and it wouldn't accept my google login for some reason. The apk you linked to in your post seems to have been successful, so thank you.
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I've gotten pretty fed up with the constant "Maps has Failed to Install" and "You have new updates" blah blah blah notifications on my Xoom with Tiamat 2.x.
Every time it is attempted to update from the Android Market, it fails with
Code:
08-02 14:33:51.342: ERROR/PackageManager(481): Package com.google.android.apps.maps has no signatures that match those in shared user com.google.android.apps.maps; ignoring!
So, I've changed the android:sharedUserId from com.google.apps.maps to com.google.apps.maps.xoom so that it will install.
STEPS
First try The steps outlined in this post
If that doesn't work, download APK below
Place it on your device's internal or external storage
Navigate to the APK and install it
Warning, you will not be able to update Maps from market, simply check back here. I'll try and keep this updated as maps updates.
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I had the same issue and posted it in the Tiamat thread along with a signed apk that installed Maps properly and allowed me to update. Did you happen to see my method
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playya said:
I had the same issue and posted it in the Tiamat thread along with a signed apk that installed Maps properly and allowed me to update. Did you happen to see my method
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Nope! I don't think many people have the time or patience to sift through 200+ pages of posts, and it is difficult to search and find this sort of thing.
What happened to me was I deleted the APK from /system/app without uninstalling it, so modifying the APK was my only choice, and I knew that changing the sharedUserId would fix potential problems (though it introduces some also)
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I had the same issue and posted it in the Tiamat thread along with a signed apk that installed Maps properly and allowed me to update. Did you happen to see my method
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Can you place a link to your method? I saw it while travelling and would like to try it as I have returned
shmigao said:
Can you place a link to your method? I saw it while travelling and would like to try it as I have returned
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here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16078020&postcount=1069 I would suggest pushing it to data/app instead
playya said:
here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16078020&postcount=1069 I would suggest pushing it to data/app instead
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titanium uninstall first i suppose?
Worked for me with step 1...
Superuser application needs it too... but need get remove and get new Superuser.apk file...
Worked for me with adb install. Using a Canadian xoom running Honeycomb 3.2 US
shmigao said:
titanium uninstall first i suppose?
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i just used root explorer and deleted it