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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16cocopuffs said:
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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16cocopuffs said:
I tried it, still nothing. :/
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What are you using to try to install the apk?
16cocopuffs said:
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.
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I have searched the forums and Googled it but can not find an answer our a way to do it. I can install non market apps with my computer but was just wondering if there was a way to do or directly from the phone.
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rtgould said:
I have searched the forums and Googled it but can not find an answer our a way to do it. I can install non market apps with my computer but was just wondering if there was a way to do or directly from the phone.
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Use a file manager like Root explorer. It is a paid app but really great. There are some free ones as well like Astro but I personally don't like how the UI looks.
You can download them to your SD card and install with Astro (free). Browse your SD card with Astro, click on the file and it asks you to either browse or install.
Thanks I meant if you can download the file not install them. I assume that its just not possible and you have to use your computer then.
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Does anyone have any input on this? When I browse the forums on my phone and click on an apk, I get an "Unknown - Cannot download. The content is not supported on the phone" message.
Are there any possibilities installing an apk using only the phone?
on Cognition 3.04
rtgould said:
Thanks I meant if you can download the file not install them. I assume that its just not possible and you have to use your computer then.
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Download Astro File Manager. Open it up and then use the menu button and go to Preferences. At the bottom of the list you'll see "Enable Browser Downloads". Tick that box and now you can download files in your phone's browser.
Don't uninstall astro, or you won't be able to dl anymore.
I just used Dropbox. Files go in on my PC, and are available on my phone with the Dropbox app.
DB offers 2GB storage for free and, so far, it's worked from all my PC's and works well with my phone. I just open the .apk and install.
umm... same way you download on a computer...
google.com search > "" Some Dumb app pro v9.9 .apk download ""
download. install. duh
use google to rip off google...
ryude said:
Download Astro File Manager. Open it up and then use the menu button and go to Preferences. At the bottom of the list you'll see "Enable Browser Downloads". Tick that box and now you can download files in your phone's browser.
Don't uninstall astro, or you won't be able to dl anymore.
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Thanks. I had tried with explorer, which is the free version of root explorer, but it didn't work. I'll try astro.
rtgould said:
I have searched the forums and Googled it but can not find an answer our a way to do it. I can install non market apps with my computer but was just wondering if there was a way to do or directly from the phone.
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There's an app on the market called "Download All Files ". It has allowed me to download several different files that I was not able to before. Downloaded files get put into a folder called "download" on the sd card. Use your file explorer, you can install .apks from there.
It seems that since updating to the AT&T 2.2 Froyo update and rooting the market will not recognize any side loaded apps that have been added to the phone since upgrading to 2.2. All apps that I side loaded on 2.1 are recognized and can be updated but nothing on 2.2. Anyone else have this problem and if so have you been able to fix this issue?
I used SuperOneClick to root the phone and did a reboot the phone afterward to allow side loading of apps and it is working. I am still using the adb install command to side load all my apps, is this wrong?
If this is something that is not to be discussed I apologize now.
Well I don't have a direct answer to your question but since you are rooted I highly suggest you go and get Titanium Backup along with atrackdog.
The former application will alloa you to backup any applications you want (or aall of them) and then save them to your computer. you can then move the folder to any phone and use Titanium to reinstall the applications exactly where you left off. That means launchers will have the same layouts and games will still have their save states.
The latter will allow you to check the update status of those applications since they won't show up as downloaded applications from the market.
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Titanium Backup has been installed since rooted on 2.1 but will have to check out atrackdog. Thanks for the help so far.
jhightower31 said:
Titanium Backup has been installed since rooted on 2.1 but will have to check out atrackdog. Thanks for the help so far.
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No problem man, if you have any questions or anything pm me
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side loaded paid apps will NEVER show in market.
free ones can be restored...
tibu has never been able to restore market links for me either.
there used to be a program MCleaner but it got taken off the market..
but all it did was this (do it yourself)
Menu button > Settings > Applications > Manage Apps > All > Market
- force stop
- clear data
- clear cache (if availavle)
restart market > my apps
Gold!
Trusselo said:
side loaded paid apps will NEVER show in market.
Gold!
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That explains everything.
jhightower31 said:
That explains everything.
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Actually, it does. Market only keeps track of the apps you buy/download through it. What you're asking is like expecting Wal-Mart to know what you bought from Target.
Hey guys I just had a question while reading through the replies.
I downloaded atrakdog and got a list of all the apps needed to be updated.
One of the apps was the market..
Mine is version 2.3.4
I need to update to 5.0.12
How do you update market? Btw I'm running cm7 does this effect it?
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Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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Hydro360 said:
Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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Is there a manual way of updating your market? And what do you paste into system/app? ?
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Hydro360 said:
Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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So your are saying instead of using adb installer just do a drop and drag to the system/app folder and install them that way? Now will that put them in the market place? I don't quite understand what you are really saying here. Excuse my ignorance.
Hydro360 said:
Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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This didnt work for me. Should you install it again after moving it to the app folder? Thanks in advance!
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Hivol said:
This didnt work for me. Should you install it again after moving it to the app folder? Thanks in advance!
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That's exactly what I was thinking was moving the file to the system/app file then reinstalling the .apk first then doing the 3 button reboot to see if it would recognize the app on the market. I did try just a 3 button reboot after side loading a few apps using ADB Installer and just doing the normal drop and drag to the sim card and I know that doesn't recognize them. I am going to try and reinstall one of my apps that way and I will let you know if it shows up or not.
When trying to move a new .apk file to the system/app file it says "You cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only."
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That's exactly what I was thinking was reinstalling the .apk first then doing the 3 button reboot to see if it would recognize the app on the market. I did try just a 3 button reboot after side loading a few apps using ADB Installer and just doing the normal drop and drag to the sim card and I know that doesn't recognize them. I am going to try and reinstall one of my apps that way and I will let you know if it shows up or not.
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I tried reinstalling with root explorer from the apps directory and still no luck. I also did the market clear as was suggested and still no luck! Hope this helps!
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When trying to move a new .apk file to the system/app file it says "You cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only."
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You have to click the small window at the top of the screen in root explorer that changes r/o to r/w. You have to do that in each directory you want to edit.
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Learn something new everyday. Thanks for that.
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Learn something new everyday. Thanks for that.
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Hehe..... You are welcome!
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Yea still no go for the market recognizing it.
Hey guys i still quite don't get what to copy/paste...
Do you copy/paste the. apk?
Please help..
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I just rooted again after boot looping. 1.3 and using Manual Nooter per instructions in that thread, fixed permissions in RM, USB debugging is checked. I'm up and running just fine, however I can't install Amazon App Store. I click on the .apk in the downloads of my browser and I get two choices to use, " App Installer", and "Package Installer". I try App Installer and I get "The application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "UnArchive" the application to try again. How do I "Archive" and then UrArchive" the application?
I try Package Installer and I get "There is a problem parsing the package".
I've reset and rooted numerous times because of boot loops issue, which I'm pretty sure I've solved, but every previous time I was able to install Amazon App Store.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Well I am not an expert by any means but it sort of sounds like a bad file have you tried deleting it and re-DLing it? You can DL it right onto the nook via email for example, Amazon will email you the link. If it's any problem other than that then it's way out of my league. Hope that works!
I've downloaded the .apk numerous times with stock browser and Opera Mini, and tried downloading it from the email amazon sent me with the download link. Same issues with all attempts.
Have you tried opening it with a file browser like Astro? Also try downloading the apk to your PC and then copy it to your Nook via USB, the Download on your Nook could be getting screwed up.
Also if you have ADB setup you can try running the command "adb install [insert apk filename here]" to try to install the Amazon Store.
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reebz said:
I just rooted again after boot looping. 1.3 and using Manual Nooter per instructions in that thread, fixed permissions in RM, USB debugging is checked. I'm up and running just fine, however I can't install Amazon App Store. I click on the .apk in the downloads of my browser and I get two choices to use, " App Installer", and "Package Installer". I try App Installer and I get "The application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "UnArchive" the application to try again. How do I "Archive" and then UrArchive" the application?
I try Package Installer and I get "There is a problem parsing the package".
I've reset and rooted numerous times because of boot loops issue, which I'm pretty sure I've solved, but every previous time I was able to install Amazon App Store.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you check the "Unknown Sources" box in Settings -> Applications?
I don't mean to be condescending, but you didn't mention it in the OP.
yes, unknown sources is checked. I figured out how to fix problem. I moved .apk's to system/app using Root Explorer and using Package Installer, they installed just fine.
reebz said:
yes, unknown sources is checked. I figured out how to fix problem. I moved .apk's to system/app using Root Explorer and using Package Installer, they installed just fine.
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Have the same problem and has heard the same soln. Root explorer is $4 at Android Mkt. Anyway to get it free ?
I paid for it. There may some other file managers that you can use, but I just dropped the dough for Root Explorer.
anilct said:
Have the same problem and has heard the same soln. Root explorer is $4 at Android Mkt. Anyway to get it free ?
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For what it does it is cheap for $4. We need to pay for apps or else developers will quit building them.
jerrykur said:
For what it does it is cheap for $4. We need to pay for apps or else developers will quit building them.
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Unless I am mistaken this does nearly everything Root Explorer does. At least I think I've heard that before. Having paid for and more importantly become familiar with Root Explorer, I have't actually tried it. But I do know it comes HIGHLY recommended.
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
Please Help - This doesn't solve my problem
Just rooted 1.3 again with both manual nooters. Everything is working fine now but I want to download Amazon App Store from The web.
It downloads fine but wont install - gives me a "your phone is protected" warning box saying that I should go to Settngs/Application and check the box to allow for outside downloads.
I DON'T HAVE AN APPLICATIONS OPTION UNDER SETTINGS. I had one when I was running cm7 - but not for a simple 1.3 manual nooter.
I have looked everywhere I can think of - can anyone help or have a work-around?
new to this process but got my tablet rooted and now curious on how to install apps, i was reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
to install googleplay and such but i dont understand, when i jailbreak my iphone i can accesss my files on computer to drag and such but is that how i install aswell? do i go and look at attached devices click my kindle and explore files?
Abiddar said:
new to this process but got my tablet rooted and now curious on how to install apps, i was reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
to install googleplay and such but i dont understand, when i jailbreak my iphone i can accesss my files on computer to drag and such but is that how i install aswell? do i go and look at attached devices click my kindle and explore files?
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you can install your APK files (like the Play Store) by going to the Amazon Market first and downloading a File Explorer App such as ES File Explorer or any type of File Manager app, locating the APK through that program, and then clicking on it to install
Jodic100 said:
you can install your APK files (like the Play Store) by going to the Amazon Market first and downloading a File Explorer App such as ES File Explorer or any type of File Manager app, locating the APK through that program, and then clicking on it to install
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just got it figured out now google play is installed abd can browse but installing app will make it "not respond" idk if this is because its an incompatible app or if there was an error with installing i didnt enable any of the reading promissions i didnt see anything anywhere in app or while downloading like guide says idkand my superuserapp never asked me for promision the app is just blank nothing in it why would that be any idea?
Abiddar said:
just got it figured out now google play is installed abd can browse but installing app will make it "not respond" idk if this is because its an incompatible app or if there was an error with installing i didnt enable any of the reading promissions i didnt see anything anywhere in app or while downloading like guide says idkand my superuserapp never asked me for promision the app is just blank nothing in it why would that be any idea?
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If you used ES File Explorer, check out this here, it should help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1476212.html
Hello all, i cant seem to figure out how to get the sense tv app to work. It doesnt appear on my list of apps and when i went to reinstall the apk it says instal failed or something to that effect. Any ideas? Runnin Viper rom 104.
eotfofyl said:
Hello all, i cant seem to figure out how to get the sense tv app to work. It doesnt appear on my list of apps and when i went to reinstall the apk it says instal failed or something to that effect. Any ideas? Runnin Viper rom 104.
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you'll have to install that as a system app, viper should have a removed app folder on your interal storage
wranglerray said:
you'll have to install that as a system app, viper should have a removed app folder on your interal storage
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Thanks for your response but i dont see it in that folder. I have the following,
SPC HTC mobile guide
ID
JETCET_Print
JETCET_Print_resource
kidmode-google
lmirescue
lmirescueicon
lmirescuesecurity
sprint_worldwide
transfer
None of which see to be what i am looking for unfortunately. Any other ideas?
mprive seem
Ok i found the apk hiding in /system through titanium. Titanium said it was installed but like i said it wasnt on my list of apps. So... i uninstalled it through titanium and attempted to install it again, no dice. "App not installed"
Use something like root explorer and paste the apk in /system/apps DONT INSTALL!
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flimsy888 said:
Use something like root explorer and paste the apk in /system/apps DONT INSTALL!
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Its already there apparently.... thoughts?
Just to be clear, i am expecting it to show up on my list of apps... ya know so i can use it... am incorrectly assuming that it will apear on my app list?
eotfofyl said:
Its already there apparently.... thoughts?
Just to be clear, i am expecting it to show up on my list of apps... ya know so i can use it... am incorrectly assuming that it will apear on my app list?
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Remove it from there...reboot...put a fresh apk back...reboot...profit!
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in your app drawer if you pull down from the top, if it says "Custom" click on it and change it to alphabetical
How about trying a clean install. I'm on viperROM and it's in my app drawer. Works perfect, as well.
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in your app drawer if you pull down from the top, if it says "Custom" click on it and change it to alphabetical
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Done no dice
reynoldsrobbie said:
How about trying a clean install. I'm on viperROM and it's in my app drawer. Works perfect, as well.
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Viper fresh install? Full version on 104, i wouldn't need to wipe since im coming from viper or is not correct?
flimsy888 said:
Remove it from there...reboot...put a fresh apk back...reboot...profit!
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Copied the apk to downloads, Deleted it with titanium from /system/app, verified it wasnt in there anymore, rebooted, attempted to replace it from download folder but alas, now it says file not found ...lol? Im looking at it... it sure is "there".
Thanks for all the replies by the way.
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Done no dice
Viper fresh install? Full version on 104, i wouldn't need to wipe since im coming from viper or is not correct?
Copied the apk to downloads, Deleted it with titanium from /system/app, verified it wasnt in there anymore, rebooted, attempted to replace it from download folder but alas, now it says file not found ...lol? Im looking at it... it sure is "there".
Thanks for all the replies by the way.
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ok here is what I would do
http://androidcommander.com
download this file, connect your phone with adb debugging enabled. This program will find your device, from there you can open an extracted rom browse the rom until you find the HTC TV app and install it as a system app,
I did this for my evo 3d when devs took out the 3d widgets I used.
wranglerray said:
ok here is what I would do
http://androidcommander.com
download this file, connect your phone with adb debugging enabled. This program will find your device, from there you can open an extracted rom browse the rom until you find the HTC TV app and install it as a system app,
I did this for my evo 3d when devs took out the 3d widgets I used.
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When you say "install as a system app" do you mean place it on the app folder in system/app then reboot?
eotfofyl said:
When you say "install as a system app" do you mean place it on the app folder in system/app then reboot?
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no if you double click the apk file for HTCTV another window will open, when you click install a third window will open and the last option is install as a system app, select that one and click install
this will chmod the app file as 777 allowing it be executed. I think your system is not set as rw and only as ro.
eotfofyl said:
When you say "install as a system app" do you mean place it on the app folder in system/app then reboot?
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Extract the apk from the viper download...
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wranglerray said:
no if you double click the apk file for HTCTV another window will open, when you click install a third window will open and the last option is install as a system app, select that one and click install
this will chmod the app file as 777 allowing it be executed. I think your system is not set as rw and only as ro.
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Neat app. Followed the instructions went exactly as you described, install was "successful" but nothing shows up in my app drawer. Rebooted to see if that would fix, still no dice. Im beginning to think downloading the full rom will be the best idea. If i do, would i need to wipe? I know i should wipe if going to a different rom but in this its the same rom.
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Neat app. Followed the instructions went exactly as you described, install was "successful" but nothing shows up in my app drawer. Rebooted to see if that would fix, still no dice. Im beginning to think downloading the full rom will be the best idea. If i do, would i need to wipe? I know i should wipe if going to a different rom but in this its the same rom.
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I would do a full wipe, then do a fresh install of viperROM 1.0.4
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just in case... it's called tv in the app draw, not htc tv or sense tv just plain "tv"