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[Q] Can't install apps from android market

I have a Galaxy S I9000M, just came back from repair at the Montreal Repair Depot.
Had some trouble unlocking it to run on Fido network, but finally got that working using Helroz's unlock tool (so, phone is rooted) and unlocked).
Used it for a little while (about an hour) installed a couple of apps, and now, suddenly, I cannot install apps from the Android Market. When I try to install, the app goes through the process of downloading, but then it does nothing. I get no error message, no notice of install failing, the app download indicator disappears from my notification area, and the app is not installed.
Has anyone else run into this issue?
Any idea of a fix? I have powered off/on, no change. I would prefer to avoid having to factory reset, but will do so if absolutely necessary.
Thanks in advance for any input.

Having the same exact problem here...

same issue

Same thing is happening to me as well. It started after I rooted my phone using super one click root.

I also used super one click root on my phone, but the if that's the cause of the problem, then it doesn't cause it right away. I was able to install several apps after rooting, then suddenly I couldn't install anything.
I have read that for some people, unmounting the SD card will work. i had an external SD card installed, but i had that in before I downloaded apps that installed properly. For me, unmounting (and removing) the external SD card did not have any effect on my problem.
For what it's worth, I'm not running any special ROm or anything - just standard Froyo 2.2 (JL2) as released by Samsung for the Bell I9000M (I didn't upgrade, it shipped back from repair with JL2 installed).

Same here
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Would anyone know if this is a sudden common problem or any ways to fix this?

Same thing happening to me on my Vibrant and Galaxy Spica 2.1 used the themed markets and still the same thing
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let the market update the new version of maps and itll work. its workin now for me.

How can I force Maps to update?

Just some info guys: it seems to be a known issue. Checked the help in the main Market page: http://market.android.com/support/bin/static.py?page=known_issues.cs .
It's under download and installation issues. Please report it if you're having the same problem so they can fix it faster.

Ok the problem seems to be fixed by downloading/updating the Google Maps app. If it still doesn't work make sure to:
-clear data on the market app
-restart your phone
-update Google map and let it install fully

Galaxyluv, can you tell me how to force Maps to update itself? I cannot find any option to make it update

jayisgod said:
Galaxyluv, can you tell me how to force Maps to update itself? I cannot find any option to make it update
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I am not really sure, mine showed that it needed an update. Maybe you can try to uninstall/install Google Map again and make sure to clear data on the market application FIRST.

After clearing my Market cache, and uninstalling market updates, market re-updated itself, and I can now install apps again (who knows fo how long, though). Hopefully, it will stay and i will stay happy.

Under Manage Applications I can't uninstall Market Updater for the above solution.
Any help?

im haviing the same issue guys, i have put a post up with same sort of problems

jayisgod said:
After clearing my Market cache, and uninstalling market updates, market re-updated itself, and I can now install apps again (who knows fo how long, though). Hopefully, it will stay and i will stay happy.
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gonna try this now cheers

Sorry could I get some clarification on the suggestion jayisgod posted? Cos Im obviously missing something here.
I personally force stopped the market App, cleared the data in Manage Applications (btw the Cache button is grayed out) and then restarted the Market app (Agreed on the terms blah blah) and still get the same issue.
Btw in Manage Applications -> All I can see a Market Updater package but I can't delete it or force stop it (both options are grayed out).
Thanks
PS: I am using Darky's Rom V9.1 if that makes any difference

Atb_555 said:
Sorry could I get some clarification on the suggestion jayisgod posted? Cos Im obviously missing something here.
I personally force stopped the market App, cleared the data in Manage Applications (btw the Cache button is grayed out) and then restarted the Market app (Agreed on the terms blah blah) and still get the same issue.
Btw in Manage Applications -> All I can see a Market Updater package but I can't delete it or force stop it (both options are grayed out).
Thanks
PS: I am using Darky's Rom V9.1 if that makes any difference
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i found the same happened to me, i even tried moving from darkys to ultimate and still same problem, please help us tech genious people

Play Store V3.7.13

Any one in here having issues with this version? This one is making me nuts!
It downloads but does not install apps, it stays stuck at downloading, I have done all possible way to fix but no success. i have cleared chache, uninstall update blah, even went to the extreme of wiping my whole phone starting from scratch thinking it was my damn phone still it does not work.
Anyone having same issues? or know a work around?
When I install old version it updates automatically to the new one....

Yeah i'm having the exact same problem.
Using the official XXKPU firmware btw.

try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1744264
anyway, i have the same problem

I started having the same problem today.
Go to Applications and choose Google Play Store. Clear the App data and uninstall updates (since it's a system app)
Then start the app, let it update and it's working again! (at least that's what did it for me)

I have ics and i have no problems, maybe we must to install ics
Wysłane z mojego GT-I9001

pedrsantiago said:
I started having the same problem today.
Go to Applications and choose Google Play Store. Clear the App data and uninstall updates (since it's a system app)
Then start the app, let it update and it's working again! (at least that's what did it for me)
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Have tried that already with no success

domi525 said:
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1744264
anyway, i have the same problem
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yep tried it, works for a while but it still updates automatically
I am thinking already this update should not have been made available for GB.......I might think it's only for ICS devices

Same here.
Solution:
I uninstalled updates (went back to version 3.5.19) and freezed market updater with titanium backup. And it works. :good:

kubson1999 said:
I have ics and i have no problems, maybe we must to install ics
Wysłane z mojego GT-I9001
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i am also using ics and experincing same problem it could be something to do with google servers becz sometimes i am able to install the apps other times i have to it just keeps on waiting for download

Google or say Goofle messed up big time....they replied back to me saying my phone was rooted!! I mean wtf!!!? they think every android users are noobies and have to buy their arguments.
Freezing market updater with TB works up to now.

Hmmm...looks like freezing and even uninstalling market updater still doesn't stop it from updating.
When't back to market 2.2.7.
Get it from here
Install as normal apk, convert it to system app

stuffynet said:
Hmmm...looks like freezing and even uninstalling market updater still doesn't stop it from updating.
When't back to market 2.2.7.
Get it from here
Install as normal apk, convert it to system app
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True, man this sucks big time

works fine to me...

I reported this problem to google and they replied quickly that they now this problem that have only gt-i9001 and they are working on :good:​

Tried this and I'm able to keep version 3.5.19 with no update.
I have installed this one: Vending-3.5.19.noupdate.norestrictions-aligned.apk
It works

[Q] P970 with Marvel v11 ROM becomes slow

AS the title says, phone has become really slow. Previously had no problems.
I did change the CPU settings in ROM management toolbox which seems to me to be the culprit, i changed it back but the phone is still really slow at loading app icons on homescreen and in app drawer.
I have reset permissions, scanned for viruses, cleared cache, etc. But still slow.
Anyone an idea what to do besides boot into recovery and resinstall Marvel? or is that really the best way????
Cheers in advance.

spagbol said:
AS the title says, phone has become really slow. Previously had no problems.
I did change the CPU settings in ROM management toolbox which seems to me to be the culprit, i changed it back but the phone is still really slow at loading app icons on homescreen and in app drawer.
I have reset permissions, scanned for viruses, cleared cache, etc. But still slow.
Anyone an idea what to do besides boot into recovery and resinstall Marvel? or is that really the best way????
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Did you want to try the Marvel 12 Beta?
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390362690511177071
Install, do a factory reset, set the governor, and see if it does the trick.
I recommend installing the Xperia Launcher 2.05b. Hopefully Tantrums will be including this in v12 Final:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Your issue may also be related to a specific app you've installed. I ran into issues with a particular app after an automatic upgrade, and it took me a while to figure out the culprit. I contacted the developer and he was quick to fix the issue, but this stuff does happen. Many times you can figure out what's going on by reading the "1-star" reviews for your installed apps on the Play Store. I would message the developer if you find something.

Cheers.
I was thinking of installing v12, but thought id wait until it was officially released.
I guess i will uninstall all apps, to see if it makes a difference, then if not i guess i will reinstall v11 for now.
Actually, thats just too slow, i will ust reinstall v11 ROM.
Thanks.
androcraze said:
Did you want to try the Marvel 12 Beta?
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390362690511177071
Install, do a factory reset, set the governor, and see if it does the trick.
I recommend installing the Xperia Launcher 2.05b. Hopefully Tantrums will be including this in v12 Final:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Your issue may also be related to a specific app you've installed. I ran into issues with a particular app after an automatic upgrade, and it took me a while to figure out the culprit. I contacted the developer and he was quick to fix the issue, but this stuff does happen. Many times you can figure out what's going on by reading the "1-star" reviews for your installed apps on the Play Store. I would message the developer if you find something.
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spagbol said:
Anyone an idea what to do besides boot into recovery and resinstall Marvel? or is that really the best way????
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If you are on Marvel11 and want to reinstall Marvel11 cause you want to change anything in the settings or just cause there did anything go wrong just reboot to recovery and start the Aroma install package of Marvel11 without any whippe at all, that's all, should fix everything.
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda app-developers app

Yea thats what i did. All was ok.
but then i started to clean up files on my phone. I think i deleted some files i should not have and now i have a phone that i cant enter into recovery mode. It just boots up and shows the coloured X from the X-peria bootloader (for some reason cos i didnt install it) asks for SIM unlock, which i do, but it only shows a handful of apps, standard ones i imagine, but no fast rebbot, or ROM toolbox, or CWM app. So then how do i now enter recovery??????
AHHHHHHHH!!!!! LOL

Ah i found a possible way out of this conundrum i found myself in i think
i had access to play store, so as i couldnt see ROM toolbox in apps, i redownloaded it so i could enter recovery mode.
So that i have done, now i just need to see what i have when the phone has rebooted, but i think that will have worked.
I think i must have deleted the data files or something when cleaning up the phone :/
Yea. looks like i have to reinstall all apps. No biggy then. Phew!!

Just a little reminder: If you use Windows 'adb reboot recovery' will do the trick too.
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Yea, im on mac, so ncd.

OK so now my process.com android.mms keeps closing on me, effectively i have no MMS.
Anyone a solution?
I have reset Darvik Cache and normal cache. Fixed permissions. Uninstalled the app through ROM toolbox, then reinstalled the ROM. Still no joy,MMS just will not run.
Ideas?

Or should i just install Marvel v12?

spagbol said:
Or should i just install Marvel v12?
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A fresh install with v12 Beta will take less time than you've already spent. Just have your additional apps (outside the Play Store) in a folder on the SD card.

androcraze said:
A fresh install with v12 Beta will take less time than you've already spent. Just have your additional apps (outside the Play Store) in a folder on the SD card.
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Should i preform a factory reset as well? I ask because i am on Mac, so performing any procedures where i need to hook up the phone to a computer, although not impossible, is a bit of a task. Will installing Marvel v12 actually fix the issue in itself?????
I have actually installed Go SMS Pro and Handcent, which work in terms of being able to retrieve MMS, but it hasnt done anything to fix the stock/Optimus G MMS app.
Hehe, I should install Marvel 12 i know, I am just holding back a bit.

spagbol said:
Should i preform a factory reset as well? I ask because i am on Mac, so performing any procedures where i need to hook up the phone to a computer, although not impossible, is a bit of a task. Will installing Marvel v12 actually fix the issue in itself?????
I have actually installed Go SMS Pro and Handcent, which work in terms of being able to retrieve MMS, but it hasnt done anything to fix the stock/Optimus G MMS app.
Hehe, I should install Marvel 12 i know, I am just holding back a bit.
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I do a full factory reset after any ROM install.
I use Go SMS too. I liked Pansi soooo much, but the last update continually crashes on my Marvel ICS.

Remind me please, if the full factory reset means i will need a PC to fix anything, or if i can perform a full factory reset and install either Marvel v11 or v12 without needing a computer?

spagbol said:
Remind me please, if the full factory reset means i will need a PC to fix anything, or if i can perform a full factory reset and install either Marvel v11 or v12 without needing a computer?
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You install the ROM, then you do the factory reset.
The factory reset returns things to a raw ROM state, getting rid of anything you've added since installing the ROM. So yes, it will wipe anything you download from the Play Store. I do it immediately after installing the ROM.
Put Marvel 12 Beta on the SD card (root directory), and any non-Play Store items you'd like to install in a folder on the card.

Help Needed

I am getting a strange error on my phone. Until a week ago Google play store was working perfectly on my phone but now suddenly whenever I try to use it, it says unfortunately stopped all the time.
The only way I can use it by uninstalling updates but whenever I do that, the play store automatically updates, I have performed a clean wipe and reinstalled the rom, still no luck.
I am using chroma rom, 5.0.2 build, the final version
Any help is appreciated.
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therazrguy said:
I am getting a strange error on my phone. Until a week ago Google play store was working perfectly on my phone but now suddenly whenever I try to use it, it says unfortunately stopped all the time.
The only way I can use it by uninstalling updates but whenever I do that, the play store automatically updates, I have performed a clean wipe and reinstalled the rom, still no luck.
I am using chroma rom, 5.0.2 build, the final version
Any help is appreciated.
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How about your google play services, does that need to be updated? My version is 7.0.99 and I am on version 5.4.10 of the play store

Maybe try a different gapps zip?

BladeRunner said:
How about your google play services, does that need to be updated? My version is 7.0.99 and I am on version 5.4.10 of the play store
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Play services is upated, still I am encountering the isssue

brando56894 said:
Maybe try a different gapps zip?
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Done, but still no use

therazrguy said:
I am getting a strange error on my phone. Until a week ago Google play store was working perfectly on my phone but now suddenly whenever I try to use it, it says unfortunately stopped all the time.
The only way I can use it by uninstalling updates but whenever I do that, the play store automatically updates, I have performed a clean wipe and reinstalled the rom, still no luck.
I am using chroma rom, 5.0.2 build, the final version
Any help is appreciated.
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Have you tried a different rom/gapps combo? It may make sense to do a nandroid backup and then try a different 5.0.x rom/gapps. If that helps you can probably narrow it down to which software is causing the error.

Thanks for the help guys, I solved the issue, it turned out a layer was causing the problem, I removed it and everything is back to normal.

therazrguy said:
Thanks for the help guys, I solved the issue, it turned out a layer was causing the problem, I removed it and everything is back to normal.
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Great news. Would you mind using a more descriptive thread title next time please? As this is a Q&A forum, "help" is implied

No maps in any app

Hello.
Got a problem with the p20 pro, any app that i try to download to use as a traning app will not display any map, Just a Black screen or window, some times with the text "Google service are updating". There is no update going on and every app is updated. Any one have the same problem or a solution to this?

Aunen said:
Hello.
Got a problem with the p20 pro, any app that i try to download to use as a traning app will not display any map, Just a Black screen or window, some times with the text "Google service are updating". There is no update going on and every app is updated. Any one have the same problem or a solution to this?
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Try this - go to Settings / Apps, turn on "Show system processes", then under Google Play Services / Storage / Manage Space cleared all data. Now everything should work

JadranB said:
Try this - go to Settings / Apps, turn on "Show system processes", then under Google Play Services / Storage / Manage Space cleared all data. Now everything should work
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Thanx!! I only deleted the other one, stupid of me not to try harder.

JadranB said:
Try this - go to Settings / Apps, turn on "Show system processes", then under Google Play Services / Storage / Manage Space cleared all data. Now everything should work
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Aunen said:
Thanx!! I only deleted the other one, stupid of me not to try harder.
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I had the same issue and did figure out that play services needed clearing etc. however, after restarting the device the problem re-occurred. Ended up getting my device replaced - just checked and the new one has the same issue! I'm seriously thinking about getting rid now.

spireitexi said:
I had the same issue and did figure out that play services needed clearing etc. however, after restarting the device the problem re-occurred. Ended up getting my device replaced - just checked and the new one has the same issue! I'm seriously thinking about getting rid now.
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Strange, I've never ever had any issues after I did this cleaning, even after multiple restarts. Maybe you could try cleaning cache partitions from Recovery (shut the phone, then Power On + Volumw Up, there exist option for cache cleaning)

JadranB said:
Strange, I've never ever had any issues after I did this cleaning, even after multiple restarts. Maybe you could try cleaning cache partitions from Recovery (shut the phone, then Power On + Volumw Up, there exist option for cache cleaning)
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I had a thought.....I was on the beta programme for play services so I thought I would opt out of that and revert to standard. Unfortunately, that didn't work either. Sorry to bother you but could I ask what version of play services you have installed and also what firmware version you are on, please?

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I had a thought.....I was on the beta programme for play services so I thought I would opt out of that and revert to standard. Unfortunately, that didn't work either. Sorry to bother you but could I ask what version of play services you have installed and also what firmware version you are on, please?
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Google Play Service is regular 12.6.73 version, and firmware is B120 for L-29 C432 (European)

JadranB said:
Google Play Service is regular 12.6.73 version, and firmware is B120 for L-29 C432 (European)
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Thanks. My play services is the same version but my firmware is 103 for L-09 C782.

spireitexi said:
Thanks. My play services is the same version but my firmware is 103 for L-09 C782.
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Well then it could be really problem with firmware. But i still suggests that you try to clear Cache partition from Recovery

JadranB said:
Well then it could be really problem with firmware. But i still suggests that you try to clear Cache partition from Recovery
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Yeah, could be a firmware problem but there's no update for my firmware either OTA or on firmware finder (there is an unapproved one, however). I have tried clearing the cache partition in recovery before but it's worth another go I guess.
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Well, that didn't work! Guess I'll either have to wait for a firmware update, pay to use funkyhuawei, or send the damn thing back again.

No real solutions for now https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/xfLz_9emKs0

antoniovj1 said:
No real solutions for now https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/xfLz_9emKs0
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Cheers for this. Glad it's not just me.

If someone wants to follow the bug status: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/79405933

This is google problem. It started on 12.6.73 version of play services.

otonieru said:
This is google problem. It started on 12.6.73 version of play services.
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Updated to .120a firmware Play Services 12.6.73 on a CLT-L29(C636) and all is good (also rooted with Magisk and TWRP install with safteynet passed)
Used firmware finder to get 120a (was not approved but downloaded it), renamed the files to match HuRupdate tool needs, moved a copy of twrp renamed as recovery.zip into the same folder, out to TWRP and flashed HrUpdater.zip.
Sat for a while on radio update, then ran througth the rest.
On reboot, cleared out Play Services cache and storage, and it works, rebooted several times and its still working
Note: The firmware is not officially approved yet on my device (IMEI check 'computer say no'), !!so at your own risk!! Read in other threads that people have done the same and its working now for them.