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Beautiful Widgets Won't Download.

Alright. Let me lead off by saying I searched google and this forum and I couldn't find the answer to my problem. I have found the "answer" to my problem that has worked for other people but not for me. So let me explain my problem and the solutions I tried. Any help would be appreciated.
I bought Beautiful Widgets from the market place. When i go to download it, it says "download unsuccessful". Let me make clear that i'm not rooted (or ever want to be) and I'm running 2.1-update1.
Solutions that I've tried..
1. settings > apps > manage apps > I cleared data in the "Download Manager" and cleared cache in the "Market" section.
Basically i took this advice, http://androidforums.com/samsung-moment/38687-problem-beautiful-widgets.html, it worked for that dude, Didn't work for me.
2. I've restarted the phone a few times and that didn't work.
3. I refunded my money, and bought the app again, didn't work that time either.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Edit: I gave this a new title because paid apps do download, just not beautiful widgets.

Can you install any app at all or does this affect all apps?

attn1 said:
Can you install any app at all or does this affect all apps?
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thanks for the reply
this only happens to paid apps. After all of this happened, I successfully downloaded beautiful silent widgets (or w/e) in the market and it was free.

ChillRays said:
thanks for the reply
this only happens to paid apps. After all of this happened, I successfully downloaded beautiful silent widgets (or w/e) in the market and it was free.
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Are you using wifi or 3g?
Maybe this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612929&highlight=paid+apps+download&page=2

attn1 said:
Are you using wifi or 3g?
Maybe this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612929&highlight=paid+apps+download&page=2
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I tried both.. also i set up a google voice account (like that one post suggested) .. i signed in and out of it and back in.. and still that app didn't download.
extremely frusterating

update: ok i bought doodle jump lol.. and that worked.. so i guess it must be something wrong with beautiful widgets?

ChillRays said:
update: ok i bought doodle jump lol.. and that worked.. so i guess it must be something wrong with beautiful widgets?
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Sounds like it. Probably try it another day and it'll work.

attn1 said:
Sounds like it. Probably try it another day and it'll work.
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Do they take apps down when they update them? Just curious, after you answer that i'll give an update after I find out what the problem is.

A dude on #android on Efnet IRC has the same problem.
He tried to buy it, said it went successful, then it was authorizing purchase for a long time.
Then got stuck, then Google issued him a refund because of some server error.
Now, when he goes to his downloads, it says Beautiful Widgets still says "purchased".

The BW author is on twitter all the time. I talk to him time to time. I think it was yesterday he mentioned that there are problems with his server and discussing with the powers that be to get a new one. If you have a twitter account, you may try him there if you havent sent him an email already.

hum - having exactly the same problem.. says purchased, click install, says download unsuccessful.. Followed the cache clear and made no difference..

x1tom said:
hum - having exactly the same problem.. says purchased, click install, says download unsuccessful.. Followed the cache clear and made no difference..
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bumping this:
I have emailed dev - but no reply..
Anyone have any thoughts?

Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but Beautiful Widgets caused problems for me anyway. Constant freezes and crashes. Overall slowdown of everything. I'm back to normal after uninstalling.
Fellow Rays fan here...St Pete resident.
GO RAYS!
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[Q] Picture in Zune tile? How?

I think I've seen screen shots of the Zune tile acting as a live tile and showing a pic of maybe your last artist played or something.
Mine never seems to do that? Do you need to do something for that to happen? I use my Zune player on my HD7 regularly.

It only changes when you stream some music using Zune pass or when you preview music in the Marketplace.
I have a album cover with all my music and it is a real shame that non of this shows on the tile.

I do not have a zune pass and the tile usually shows the last artist I played.

Hi,
See this:
http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/progress/50140-zune-social-tagger-2-0-a.html
I'm using version 2.1 since 2.2 doesn't show any artists for my albums.
But even in 2.1 I have problems to link albums, he shows me the correct album, I make the link but nothing happens.
Maybe someone could try this.
Install in the Zune directory of your PC

element332 said:
It only changes when you stream some music using Zune pass or when you preview music in the Marketplace.
I have a album cover with all my music and it is a real shame that non of this shows on the tile.
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I had a feeling it had some connection to the Zune pass. Well it's not worth $50-$150 to me show a picture in the zune tile. Makes more sense if it was the last played artist or the most played. Or a paused song perhaps..

Go to settings=music+videos connect to Zune make sure its on.......i don't have a Zune pass and the live tile works for me.

air23cpt said:
Go to settings=music+videos connect to Zune make sure its on.......i don't have a Zune pass and the live tile works for me.
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Tried it and didn't seem to do anything.
1) Went to Music & Videos
2) Plugged in HD7 via usb
3) Zune opened and showed my phone status
Anything I'm missing?

pistol44 said:
Tried it and didn't seem to do anything.
1) Went to Music & Videos
2) Plugged in HD7 via usb
3) Zune opened and showed my phone status
Anything I'm missing?
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don't plugin the phone.
Just go to settings on phone then go to music+videos and turn on connect to Zune.

air23cpt said:
don't plugin the phone.
Just go to settings on phone then go to music+videos and turn on connect to Zune.
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Strange when I go to this setting there is nothing but:
"Zune Account Settings"
Then I click it and it opens IE and takes me to log in to my Zune/Live account. I log in then I see "my account- account summary".
If I go to "music+videos" while plugged in it says it's syncing with Zune.

pistol44 said:
Strange when I go to this setting there is nothing but:
"Zune Account Settings"
Then I click it and it opens IE and takes me to log in to my Zune/Live account. I log in then I see "my account- account summary".
If I go to "music+videos" while plugged in it says it's syncing with Zune.
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This is what I did.
DON'T PLUG THE PHONE TO THE COMPUTER.
1.On the phone go to settings
2.Go to the applications
3.Click on Music+videos u should see an option that says connect to Zune make its not OFF if it is turn ON.

air23cpt said:
This is what I did.
DON'T PLUG THE PHONE TO THE COMPUTER.
1.On the phone go to settings
2.Go to the applications
3.Click on Music+videos u should see an option that says connect to Zune make its not OFF if it is turn ON.
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I don't even have that option. And yes it's not plugged in. Just says "Zune Account Settings" and like I said when clicking it IE opens up to take me to a web page.
I'm thinking there's some kind of steps I have to take before I get to this stage.

pistol44 said:
I don't even have that option. And yes it's not plugged in. Just says "Zune Account Settings" and like I said when clicking it IE opens up to take me to a web page.
I'm thinking there's some kind of steps I have to take before I get to this stage.
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That's crazy that u don't have that option.

air23cpt said:
That's crazy that u don't have that option.
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Did you recall something within Zune maybe you set up first?

pistol44 said:
Did you recall something within Zune maybe you set up first?
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No I just synced my music and some videos.....i tried linking it to my Zune acct and it said "Option not available".

air23cpt said:
No I just synced my music and some videos.....i tried linking it to my Zune acct and it said "Option not available".
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Well I've definitely synced some music/videos/pictures already
The linking option in Zune is also disabled for me by default.
I even went to the settings on my g/f's LG Optimus 7 and she has the same thing as me in "Music + Videos" which is "Zune Account Settings".
So clearly I'm missing a step, we just don't know what it is.

pistol44 said:
Well I've definitely synced some music/videos/pictures already
The linking option in Zune is also disabled for me by default.
I even went to the settings on my g/f's LG Optimus 7 and she has the same thing as me in "Music + Videos" which is "Zune Account Settings".
So clearly I'm missing a step, we just don't know what it is.
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So u definitely don't have the option that says connect to Zune you only have the option that says "Zune account setting" there nothing above it.

For what its worth, I just checked on mine and I have the same thing, just "Zune Account Settings". Maybe its something region/geo based?

profets said:
For what its worth, I just checked on mine and I have the same thing, just "Zune Account Settings". Maybe its something region/geo based?
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Thanks profets for confirming I'm not a complete idiot lol. Needed to know I wasn't the only seeing this. You're probably right.
But since you joined in do you see a picture on your Zune tile?

lol... no worries. Same here though, no pics or changes at all to the Zune tile.

profets said:
lol... no worries. Same here though, no pics or changes at all to the Zune tile.
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Same thing here. No option to connect to zune.

Netflix??

Sorry, wasn't sure inder which thread to post, however, does anyone know hoe to get the Netflix app? Zune software can't find it for me, marketplace does not have it either.

strange!!!!!!
because I got one from the marketplace, but its written as T-mobile netflix, so I guess it would only for t-mobile user, not sure though

i got it in marketplace also.

when you go to the market place click on apps> entertainment> free. its the second one there. i just downloaded mine on to my phone.

Is there a XAP available?

There was a .xap of Netflix I found on some other thread but I won't bother linking to it as when I had downloaded and sideloaded it before I had live activated, it wouldn't go past a Netflix splashscreen. You probably have to download legitly from marketplace cause it checks for a license :/
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i was wondering if anyone was having audio syncing problems with netflix ? when im watching a movie the audio is way off

BLiizz said:
i was wondering if anyone was having audio syncing problems with netflix ? when im watching a movie the audio is way off
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funny, before seeing this post the only thing i tested on netflix was Ip Man. But just tried something else and the audio seems fine for me. right on time.

netflix...
works on my hd2...the vid quality isn't as crisp as say "the transformers" that came on the phone, but it works...could be the connections, a setting or something...the audio is perfect...it does "acquire a license" prior to loading...i couldn't get this to load on android so this is a huge step forward...

i guess im the only one having this issue wonder why

sal2708 said:
when you go to the market place click on apps> entertainment> free. its the second one there. i just downloaded mine on to my phone.
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DUH! Yes, yes, I live in Floriduh...lol. Thanks for the pointer.
I am used to androids search button on marketplace, is there one in wp7 marketplace?
Never mind, found the APP Search app!? WTF

clauswl said:
DUH! Yes, yes, I live in Floriduh...lol. Thanks for the pointer.
I am used to androids search button on marketplace, is there one in wp7 marketplace?
Never mind, found the APP Search app!? WTF
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Press the home key on the hd2 to search for apps (must hit it inside the market)

i have found that if i use headphones (not earbuds) the sound is off. but with earbuds or phone speaker its fine.

clauswl said:
Sorry, wasn't sure inder which thread to post, however, does anyone know hoe to get the Netflix app? Zune software can't find it for me, marketplace does not have it either.
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You will find it here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920845

Its like one of the most downloaded apps....trust me you'll find it...I watch the crap outta netflix

I did finf NEtflix, right after I posted. Thanks for all of your help.

djdanska said:
Press the home key on the hd2 to search for apps (must hit it inside the market)
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Thanks for the tip, I did not know that.

Error streaming
I installed the T-Mobile netflix app and it loads and browses my account.
However, when I try to stream anything I get:
"Connection Problem
Error Code: P8156
A connection problem is preventing playback.
If your phone is connected to your computer, disconnect your phone or close Zune.
If the problem persists, please call Netflix at 866-579-7113"
I get the same error both under wifi and data connection. I have not actived live services. Could that be the problem?

attractor said:
I installed the T-Mobile netflix app and it loads and browses my account.
However, when I try to stream anything I get:
"Connection Problem
Error Code: P8156
A connection problem is preventing playback.
If your phone is connected to your computer, disconnect your phone or close Zune.
If the problem persists, please call Netflix at 866-579-7113"
I get the same error both under wifi and data connection. I have not actived live services. Could that be the problem?
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SAme Here but i did activate my windows live account

attractor said:
I installed the T-Mobile netflix app and it loads and browses my account.
However, when I try to stream anything I get:
"Connection Problem
Error Code: P8156
A connection problem is preventing playback.
If your phone is connected to your computer, disconnect your phone or close Zune.
If the problem persists, please call Netflix at 866-579-7113"
I get the same error both under wifi and data connection. I have not actived live services. Could that be the problem?
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I have this problem also & my phone is activated also.

Music Beta by Google: A Must Read For All Root Users!

The Music Beta by Google app seems to be giving me issues. I have been using it since it launched on the Xoom without any kind of problems until now. It is telling me that I have too many devices connected to my account. That doesn't make any sense because I know for a fact that I do not have more than 8 devices or computers connected to my account like it's telling me I have. I know for a fact that I have my Xoom, my Droid, and my computer all connected to my Music account. And that's it! Nothing else.
Now I can't use Music Beta on my Xoom... and I don't know why it would be saying that when I know it's false. This is the only app that is giving me problems. Screenshot attached...
UPDATE: The problem has been resolved by me! Check out the post below to see...

I have fixed the problem! I am rooted, of course... and it turns out that every time I wiped data on my Xoom, and then signed back into my Music Beta account on a fresh new install, it would add my Xoom to my list of devices again. My Xoom was actually listed 7 times on the Music Beta device list, followed by my Droid... which is a total of 8 devices. That explains everything!
To fix this:
Just log into the desktop version of Music Beta by clicking here, go into settings, and then you'll see a place to manage your devices. Just remove the multiple device entries from the list, and then... presto! We're back in business!
Important Lesson Of The Day:
If you own a Xoom, are rooted, wipe data a lot, and you use Music Beta a lot... you will want to make sure that you check out your device list right away. I can almost guarantee that your Xoom is listed more than one time. If there are multiple device entries of the same thing, just remove them off your list. It's that easy!
And if you don't do this... eventually you will end up hitting 8 devices total like I did. Then you will have to remove at least one device entry from the list before you can use it again, because you are only allowed 8 devices at a time, even if it just so happens to be the same device listed 8 different times. Just be aware of that situation and you won't ever have a problem.
If anyone has found this information useful or informative, please give me a thanks. Also, leave any comments if you have any. Thanks all!

i experienced a similar situation with the kindle app, every time i wiped and reloaded the kindle app, it thought it was a new xoom, so i had 6 tablets on the account.
thanks for the heads up with the google music.

Sardo Numspa said:
i experienced a similar situation with the kindle app, every time i wiped and reloaded the kindle app, it thought it was a new xoom, so i had 6 tablets on the account.
thanks for the heads up with the google music.
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Ahh very similar situation indeed. It's something I wanted us root users to realize when wiping data. Little things like this... I don't think most people think about or even know about. Also, thanks for the heads up about the Kindle app. I don't use it so much right now so I didn't know that.

Man you are a life saver

seanpowell95 said:
Man you are a life saver
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Really? Awesome!

Fixed the problem immediately. Thanks for the heads up

Thumbs up...
-as usual for diablo!

It also happens when corporate syncing in Microsoft outlook. I have to delete phones and tablets after I root them a couple times.

Psychokitty said:
-as usual for diablo!
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Thank you! I try.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
It also happens when corporate syncing in Microsoft outlook. I have to delete phones and tablets after I root them a couple times.
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Ah that's also good to know. It seems like these kind of services you'd have to watch if you are rooted, just so you won't have any future problems.

Cant find settings in google music on the web page
Sorry, I cant find the settings in the google music section on the web page. Do you mind explaining where it is? Sorry if this sounds like a noob question.

Rraman3110 said:
Sorry, I cant find the settings in the google music section on the web page. Do you mind explaining where it is? Sorry if this sounds like a noob question.
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Nah it's cool. You need to click the gear icon in the upper right hand corner of the Music Beta page while you are logged in, and then hit music settings. You can then see the page that has your devices on it. Done.

Thanks for finding this. I couldn't figure it out. Would work fine from my laptop, but not on my EVO or my Thrive. Was making me a little crazy.

Thanks for this. Since I've only wiped my Xoom once, it was listed once...but my D3..listed multiple times, cuz of wiping
Thanks!!

Thanks for the fix, I got the notification last night and had no idea how since I only use Google Music on my PC and phone, hopefully they fix the issue of it automatically authorizing the same device multiple times.

Tune- said:
Thanks for the fix, I got the notification last night and had no idea how since I only use Google Music on my PC and phone, hopefully they fix the issue of it automatically authorizing the same device multiple times.
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Hopefully they do down the road. Each device has its own MAC address, so it should be fairly easy to allow it to differentiate between same devices so that they will not make the list more than once. It should not be difficult for it to identify a device that is already on the list via MAC address, or so you would think so right.

"Xperia inside Facebook" does not work at all

Hi everyone,
I got my brand new Xperia Z yesterday and, coming from an old Wildfire S, I absolutely love the speed and smoothness of this phone. I have set it in the last few days and everything works apart from the "Xperia inside Facebook"-syncing-thingy (I hope that's what it's called in English as in German it is "Xperia für Facebook") which is the on-board programme to sync contacts, statuses, calendar and stuff, if I am not mistaking (and obviously I cannot tell as I cannot use it at all)
The problem is this:
When I want to activate this I have to confirm that the app can use my facebook information. After that I have to choose whether the app should inform my friends about me using it. No matter if I click "confirm" or "skip" here, always the following happens: I get a message saying "Error. Try again later"
I did try later, it never worked. I also
- deleted FB-account on my phone
- restarted phone
- deleted FB and restarted
- deleted FB-update in case the error was because of a new FB version
- checked security settings in FB
- tried with Wifi and 3G
It doesn't work at all! My brother has the same phone and he just tried once and it worked! Really annoying!
Any idea how to solve this problem?
Cheers.

So did you add facebook from the settings sync menu?, there is also an xperia with facebook, which is mostly for syncing your social life feeds, for me in the latest ROM .434 this no longer works, on my phone now just shows No Posts, or maybe I have no friends anymore.

danw_oz said:
So did you add facebook from the settings sync menu?, there is also an xperia with facebook, which is mostly for syncing your social life feeds, for me in the latest ROM .434 this no longer works, on my phone now just shows No Posts, or maybe I have no friends anymore.
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Hey,
Yes, that's what I mean... Xperia with Facebook... I tried to sync that, but I just can not log in! I always get the message "Error. Try again later"... I can sync with normal FB, though. I just Xperia with FB was better as I could also sync calendar an stuff...
I am still on .350 software version of the XZ, as my provider does not support .434...

wurst_wasser said:
Hey,
Yes, that's what I mean... Xperia with Facebook... I tried to sync that, but I just can not log in! I always get the message "Error. Try again later"... I can sync with normal FB, though. I just Xperia with FB was better as I could also sync calendar an stuff...
I am still on .350 software version of the XZ, as my provider does not support .434...
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Sorry I can't help you, because I have not had an issue with configuring this manually or through the wizard when you first setup the phone. Although now have discovered why social life was not working

danw_oz said:
Sorry I can't help you, because I have not had an issue with configuring this manually or through the wizard when you first setup the phone. Although now have discovered why social life was not working
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Is there actually a way to configure it manually? Because I used the wizard as well, but it, as I said, crashes on the final step and I have no idea why! But thanks for your answer, anyways.

wurst_wasser said:
Is there actually a way to configure it manually? Because I used the wizard as well, but it, as I said, crashes on the final step and I have no idea why! But thanks for your answer, anyways.
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Adding it manually via settings and accounts, add account. I would remove it from there, then reboot the phone, then use this method to add it back, and see how you go.