I couldn't find a separate thread on the latest Market visibility issue, but it's discussed in several threads. So I created this one to be easily found and hopefully help some people.
EDIT: Check this thread with more updated information.
The Issue
After upgrading or making changes, many people are not able to see all market apps that they did before, or several appear to be incompatible.
The Solution
It seems that the Market uses LCD density as a filtering item. Changing the Nook lcd density to 160 brings back compatibility.
The Options
(1) If you are on CM7, upgrade to at least the latest stable (10-12-2011) which includes a fix for the resolution.
(2) Get the LCD Resolution app from the Market and change the density to 160 (check "Always Set on Boot" option). Then clear data from the Market app via app manager/App Info or Settings. You will need to accept google T&C's again when you next open up Market. Some people have reported that they need to clear data several times before it shows all apps. App added for those that need to sideload.
(3) Edit build.prop to set the density to 160. Then clear the Market data as in step 2.
(4) Use an app like Titanium Backup to uninstall the marker updater app. Then uninstall the market update and clear the data/cache in the market app and reboot.
I'm not running CM7, so that's out.
I can't get anything at all to display in the market, so the LCD Resolution app is out.
How do I go about editing the build.prop file to change the LCD density by hand?
EDIT: Likely a dumb question but I'll ask anyway... The NC is the 2nd device that's registered to my same gmail account. That's not causing issues, is it?
You missed an option. Use an app like Titanium Backup to uninstall the marker updater app. Then uninstall the market update and clear the data/cache in the market app and reboot.
patruns said:
You missed an option. Use an app like Titanium Backup to uninstall the marker updater app. Then uninstall the market update and clear the data/cache in the market app and reboot.
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Well, if I could get access to ANY applications in the Marketplace, I'd be happy to give that a try...
I get a message that says "No matching content in Android Market." when I start up the market. I searched for Titanium Backup, but it said "There are no matches in Android Market for the search: titanium backup", and presented me with one possible app to install - OI File Manager
EDIT: OK, I've been playing around a bid with ADB, and I can rummage around the guts of my phone, but I can't get it to recognize the NC. I'm on WinXP, do I need to get some drivers to get it to recognize the NC? I've turned on the WirelessADB that comes as a part of the MN package, and ADB still doesn't seem to recognize it.
What am I missing????
FreeMan2012 said:
I'm not running CM7, so that's out.
I can't get anything at all to display in the market, so the LCD Resolution app is out.
How do I go about editing the build.prop file to change the LCD density by hand?
EDIT: Likely a dumb question but I'll ask anyway... The NC is the 2nd device that's registered to my same gmail account. That's not causing issues, is it?
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1. If you have someone to send you the app (sorry, I don't have it), copy it to your NC then sideload from there.
2. Using either Root Explorer or File Expert to modify the build.prop.
Do some search on the topic to know what need to be done.
3. I don't think it's a problem but again, it's just me.
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FreeMan2012 said:
Well, if I could get access to ANY applications in the Marketplace, I'd be happy to give that a try...
I get a message that says "No matching content in Android Market." when I start up the market. I searched for Titanium Backup, but it said "There are no matches in Android Market for the search: titanium backup", and presented me with one possible app to install - OI File Manager
EDIT: OK, I've been playing around a bid with ADB, and I can rummage around the guts of my phone, but I can't get it to recognize the NC. I'm on WinXP, do I need to get some drivers to get it to recognize the NC? I've turned on the WirelessADB that comes as a part of the MN package, and ADB still doesn't seem to recognize it.
What am I missing????
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1. If you keep getting that issue, I suggest doing a complete re-install again.
2. ADB is a pain and isn't for everyone. ADB via USB needs SDK and usb driver. ADB over wireless is another issue, someone says it's too easy, I can never get mine to work.
3. Which CM7 version is currently on your NC? PC shouldn't have problem recognizing the NC if you turn on the USB Mass Storage feature.
OK, so I managed to connect adb to my NC, I pulled the build.prop file, and opened it in eclipse.
Here's what it says:
# ro.sf.lcd_density=240
ro.sf.widthpixels=600
ro.sf.heightpixels=1024
ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=169.33333
ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=169.33333
Looks like the density numbers are close. Do I need to change them both to exactly 160?
thanks!
FreeMan
I could be totally off on this, but I finally got the steps (in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027&page=156) to work when I cleared the data from the Market in Nook Color Tools. The instructions say to clear the cache in the Market, and clear data in Google Framework. I was mucking around a lot, doing things a little differently each time, but I know that the time that it worked was the first time I cleared data in the Market in addition to clearing the cache.
Of course, once it was working, it updated Flash since it had cleared my preference NOT to update flash...
FreeMan2012 said:
OK, so I managed to connect adb to my NC, I pulled the build.prop file, and opened it in eclipse.
Here's what it says:
# ro.sf.lcd_density=240
ro.sf.widthpixels=600
ro.sf.heightpixels=1024
ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=169.33333
ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=169.33333
Looks like the density numbers are close. Do I need to change them both to exactly 160?
thanks!
FreeMan
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lcd_density is the one.
Did you comment it out?
FreeMan2012 said:
Well, if I could get access to ANY applications in the Marketplace, I'd be happy to give that a try...
I get a message that says "No matching content in Android Market." when I start up the market. I searched for Titanium Backup, but it said "There are no matches in Android Market for the search: titanium backup", and presented me with one possible app to install - OI File Manager
EDIT: OK, I've been playing around a bid with ADB, and I can rummage around the guts of my phone, but I can't get it to recognize the NC. I'm on WinXP, do I need to get some drivers to get it to recognize the NC? I've turned on the WirelessADB that comes as a part of the MN package, and ADB still doesn't seem to recognize it.
What am I missing????
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You can uninstall the market update and clear the data/cache and then launch the market. That would give you temporary access to the old market.
votinh said:
lcd_density is the one.
Did you comment it out?
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Thanks, no, I didn't comment it out, it was that way when I opened it.
I can adb pull the file & edit it, but I can't put it back because the file is RO. I tried
Code:
chmod 777 build.prop
but it won't let me do that - says it's a read only system file. I know that, I want to change it!!!
I don't have an app on the NC to change the permissions on the file, and I can't get one because I have a very limited market. Catch-22...
How do I go about changing the permissions so I can overwrite the file? I thought that's what I was supposed to be able to do with adb.
EDIT: If I clear data for the Market, then reboot, when I go back in to the Market, I have to accept permissions, and I get some access to the market, including search. I searched for TB & installed it, so I now have that available to me!! (Yay for progress!) Any other critical apps I should install this way to simplify the job getting this fixed?
Is their a way to change only the market to have 160 dpi and everything else 161? The way i have my nook set up it looks bad with 160 but i love the look of the new market
Edit: I got it thanks
Glad you got it working, can you share with the rest of the class?
Sure, Change your dpi to 160 then clear the market data and reboot. After you reboot change your dpi back to 161 DON'T clear the market data then reboot. Now your market is still at 160 and everything else is 161 dpi.
Edit: It goes away after awhile, looking for a new solution.
I'm confused. Still having trouble with market access...quite a number of apps (like Facebook, for instance) don't show up in the market at all. I installed the app mentioned above, and my LCD density was already at 160.
So my question is - does this mean the market access problem is something else? Or is it that that many apps really aren't compatible with the Nook anymore?
-Brian
After changing my dpi to 160 and clearing market data facebook and other apps show up and are compatible.
bbasiaga said:
I'm confused. Still having trouble with market access...quite a number of apps (like Facebook, for instance) don't show up in the market at all. I installed the app mentioned above, and my LCD density was already at 160.
So my question is - does this mean the market access problem is something else? Or is it that that many apps really aren't compatible with the Nook anymore?
-Brian
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You don't mention your setup, so it's possible that you could have updated to CM7 with the correct resolution but would still be left with the old market cache data.
In any case, try and clear out the Market cache and see if that helps.
sangahm said:
You don't mention your setup, so it's possible that you could have updated to CM7 with the correct resolution but would still be left with the old market cache data.
In any case, try and clear out the Market cache and see if that helps.
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I just did that and it didnt work. Should i clear the cache and then flash gapps?
sangahm said:
You don't mention your setup, so it's possible that you could have updated to CM7 with the correct resolution but would still be left with the old market cache data.
In any case, try and clear out the Market cache and see if that helps.
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I`m on rooted stock 1.3. I thought clearing the data wo held also clear the cache, but will try and report back.
I am out of ideas, i cleared the market cache then refalashed CM7 7.1 Stable and the 20110828 gapps to go with it and i still have the bad market.
Did you say you got it working on the top this page?
What now?
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My market was working fine (You know what they say... if it ain't broke, don't fix it... I really should have listened) before I tried to add the new Vending.apk
The steps I took were copying the new market to my SD and backing up the old to my SD.
I deleted the old one on /system/app (all using Root Explorer)
Moved the new one to System, renamed it. Changed permissions and rebooted.
On boot, no Market.
Went to restore the old one, rebooted, no market.
Now I try to install the new one in the system/app with the .apk, and it simply says Application not installed.
Any chance I can get the old .apk just in case mine is faulty, or any advice?
Thanks fellas!
Did you try clearing the data for the Market app thru Titanium Backup first?
Spookymonster said:
Did you try clearing the data for the Market app thru Titanium Backup first?
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How is this done?
This isn't the Q&A section or general section.
Apply your question(s) in the proper sub-forum, cause you picked the wrong one.
Posting in the wrong forum might result in a temporary vacation
Should have thought about clearing Data before I tried anything. But now it's a little too late as I don't have the option to clear out the data. It just won't respond to the key press.
I downloaded the Vending.apk app from the original thread trying to get the market to work on the nook, and it is simply telling me that the Application could not install, again.
I really don't want to have to reset/reroot again, as I have had to do it for 6 units already and I just want to play on my new toy!
Any suggestions?
Filiab said:
Should have thought about clearing Data before I tried anything. But now it's a little too late as I don't have the option to clear out the data. It just won't respond to the key press.
I downloaded the Vending.apk app from the original thread trying to get the market to work on the nook, and it is simply telling me that the Application could not install, again.
I really don't want to have to reset/reroot again, as I have had to do it for 6 units already and I just want to play on my new toy!
Any suggestions?
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Yep, same here
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?
Reggie777 said:
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.
thebadfrog said:
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.
Market
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 reset my phone to factory setting and now I am missing a couple apps. The 2 that I notice are the Market app and my GMail app. I've done a lot of research and can't figure out how to return these two apps. Anyone have any suggestions?
MDMontemayor said:
I reset my phone to factory setting and now I am missing a couple apps. The 2 that I notice are the Market app and my GMail app. I've done a lot of research and can't figure out how to return these two apps. Anyone have any suggestions?
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You can get both on the market's website.
how can he get the market without the market?
TRusselo said:
how can he get the market without the market?
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Market's website lol.. From your pc (or even using the browser on your phone)
Cmon Tru
yeah i tried that... no go. and the android market pushes to the market app..
no downloads that i see!...???
quote from android market downloading issues FAQ:
Android Market disappearing after Android 2.2 Update We're receiving reports from some users that the Android Market app is disappearing after receiving the Android 2.2 update. We're working with carriers and device manufacturers to resolve the issue and restore your access to Android Market.
In the meantime, if you'd like to resolve the issue immediately, we recommend performing a factory data reset on your device. Please note that this will reset your device to its original state, and while your media content (photos, music, etc.) will not be deleted from the SD card, applications and their related data will be uninstalled. To perform a factory reset:
Go to Home > Menu > Settings > Privacy
Press "Factory data reset"
Press "Reset phone"
Your phone will restart, and after everything resets you'll be able to access Android Market again. Note that in some devices the "Factory data reset" option may be located under a different menu item, such as Phone Storage.
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TRusselo said:
yeah i tried that... no go. and the android market pushes to the market app..
no downloads that i see!...???
quote from android market downloading issues FAQ:
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Wow that's weird
Ok well sorry, it worked for me on my friend's phone couple weeks ago
are you sure that wasnt "another market" something from another "planet" maybe?
TRusselo said:
are you sure that wasnt "another market" something from another "planet" maybe?
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Haha no, it wasn't.. Although, wondering if App brain has a website where it could be downloaded? And from App brain, download the Market app.
Just a though
wait duh...
ill just grab an apk out of a rom file...
extract and mount system RW
drop the 2 files in system/app/
unmount (RO)
reboot
im smarter after 4:20
TRusselo said:
wait duh...
ill just grab an apk out of a rom file...
extract and mount system RW
drop the 2 files in system/app/
unmount (RO)
reboot
im smarter after 4:20
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Can you explain this to someone that doesn't know what their doing? Also, did it work for you?
oh crap.. umm...
are you rooted?
and ive never lost it... so.. this might work... wont hurt...
MDMontemayor said:
Can you explain this to someone that doesn't know what their doing? Also, did it work for you?
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TRusselo said:
oh crap.. umm...
are you rooted?
and ive never lost it... so.. this might work... wont hurt...
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You'll need Root Explorer to do that.
And you'll need root, like TRus mentioned.
41LY45 said:
You'll need Root Explorer to do that.
And you'll need root, like TRus mentioned.
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Or if you have ADB, you could extract the market and gmail .apk's and adb install them to your phone.
Good luck!
~Gemuse
yes it is rooted. I dont know what adb is, can you explain? I'll do some research also.
[Guide] Easy Adb setup with shortcut for noobs (pictures!) - xda-developers
15 Useful Android Terminal (adb Shell) Commands to Follow Gadgets DNA
that first guide is by me so hit the thanks...
or get a root file explorer program off the market for free,
get the app "SGS Tools" use it to "run script" > mount system RW
drop the apps in /system/apps/ with your explorer app
use "SGS Tools" again to "run script" > mount system RO
or buy the app root explorer. it has the RW RO button built in. so no run script....
or flash a custom rom..
or try a factory reset again...
^ A simple reflash of the ROM cleared up the problem of the missing apps for me.
Went from GR-12 to Subpression 3 and had the missin app problem...reflashed Subpression 3 and was good to go and then updated to 3.2 and no problems there either.
edit: I realize the OP said they reset their phone to factory settings, but I thought I'd leave my post anyway just incase someone flashed a custom ROM and experienced this problem.
I just had this issue after installing a theme and simply extracted the GR12 files on my SD card and installed the Market and vending apks.
I have stock 2.2.2 WiFi that I have rooted with GingerBreak. When I search for items in the market it doesn't show them. If I search on the PC version of the market it shows them as incompatible with my device. However if I download the apk and install it works fine. For example Lookout incompatible, installed and working correctly. Is this an issue with my Streak, my market account or is it just tha the Streak can't run these apps?
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I have stock 2.2.2 WiFi that I have rooted with GingerBreak. When I search for items in the market it doesn't show them. If I search on the PC version of the market it shows them as incompatible with my device. However if I download the apk and install it works fine. For example Lookout incompatible, installed and working correctly. Is this an issue with my Streak, my market account or is it just tha the Streak can't run these apps?
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The market checks for HW or SW compatibility. LookOut most likely can place phone calls and send SMS, neither of which the Streak can do.
But you're right, if you can otherwise get the apk they work fine.
The good news? Look forward to more of this in the future, the new market (the Windows Phone 7 looking crap) filters even more.
Thanks that explains a lot. Can I just copy the apk from by ZTE Blade or even Titanium Backup and install that. Also once it is installled does that mean it will never update either so each time I get an update on my phone I'll have to copy the apk over to the Streak.
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Thanks that explains a lot. Can I just copy the apk from by ZTE Blade or even Titanium Backup and install that. Also once it is installled does that mean it will never update either so each time I get an update on my phone I'll have to copy the apk over to the Streak.
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Yeah, you should be able to sideload it, and yes, sideload updates. Very annoying.
Only thing Developers can do here is remove permissions to call number or SMS, maybe make them a "plugin" for their app..
What I don't get is some apps, like Android Agenda Widget. The free version shows in the market, but the Pro doesn't. No permissions differences between the two that I see! And it's only on my other tablet, Nook Color. DS7 it's fine. Go figure.
Still having problems. Having copied the apk over and installed it, it doesn't show up in My Apps on the store. If I use AppBrain it shows all the apps and that I have updates to do but as soon as I try to install the updates it goes to the market and they are not available. Current updates are Voice Search and Facebook.
Is there anything I can change on the Streak so that the market thinks it is a 3G streak so I can see all the other apps. Latest is I can't see any Gameloft games now. I tried upgrading to the new Market App but seemed to make no difference.
Googled it but there seems to be no way to reset my Market account without creating new logon and resetting phone which I would sooner not do but may be my only option.
transporting apps VIA Titaniumbackup
gigtek said:
Thanks that explains a lot. Can I just copy the apk from by ZTE Blade or even Titanium Backup and install that. Also once it is installled does that mean it will never update either so each time I get an update on my phone I'll have to copy the apk over to the Streak.
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I have been able to transfer "unsupported device" apps from one device to another (true all my devices are Tegra2 devices).I went into titanium backup and backed up the app, then copied it over to an extenal SD card and copied it to another device (to the titanium backup folder in that device) then went into TB and did an app refresh then restored the app (ONLY - not the data) then cleared the cache and rebooted the device. So far each time I have done this it has worked without any trouble.
I have not tried to update any of these apps on the " unsupported devices" yet (current revision) so I don't know if it can be done or not (sure I will find out soon enough) its worth a try,but true if you have to do this all the time it would be a PITA.
So good luck
A first step is to check your market filter settings..often a simple solution...
I've seen a lot of posts on this, and I've followed what little I could figure out. Uninstalling the updates for the Market app. That did not work though unfortunately. I'm working towards installing the v6 supercharger script to see if it improves my nooks laggy-ness.
I need to install the Script Manager to install the script. But it will not let me. Ahhh...it seems everything is against me when I try to learn more about Rooting/Mods. Haha.
Any advice?
Locklear308 said:
I've seen a lot of posts on this, and I've followed what little I could figure out. Uninstalling the updates for the Market app. That did not work though unfortunately. I'm working towards installing the v6 supercharger script to see if it improves my nooks laggy-ness.
I need to install the Script Manager to install the script. But it will not let me. Ahhh...it seems everything is against me when I try to learn more about Rooting/Mods. Haha.
Any advice?
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What LCD density are you running? If you've modified the DPI in any way, it will affect compatibility in the market. I run mine at 120, and have to install a modded market that tricks the market into thinking I'm running 160 just so it will let me install apps!
I did change it to 200, but I set it back to 160, or 169 what ever the normal is. Have I messed up something?
If you have edited it at any time, you should try clearing all cache and data for the market apk, along with googleservicesframework.apk. Try clearing out the data on those apps, and then try it again and see what happens.