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Google Books APK

The great thing about living in Canada is that services always seem to be slow in getting here. One of those services, which I'd really like to have on my new tablet, is Google Books!
I've managed to find a copy of the APK, but it's a phone version. I'm posting here in the hopes that someone might be able to provide a copy of the Honeycomb APK, since it's far better optimized for the tablet screen.
If anyone has this it would be much appreciated!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18315605/XDA/GB.zip

Thanks, but for some reason it can not be installed. I guess it's only for US region

Indeed! I'm similarly getting the "application not installed error".
I wonder if this is, as gewa mentions, a regional restriction? I'd be surprised as the other versions of Google Books work perfectly on my Xoom, Nexus One and Nexus S.

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I've been tryng the same thing from Canada with no luck. Frustrating.

App in the drop box link works for me just fine, live in Europe but have the USA wifi version of Xoom. The only thing is that I had to uninstall the mobile version of google books before I could use this one.
Only problem is that I can only get free books currently...
bwcorvus, thanks for the app

I'm fine if I can only access free books.
Anyone have an apk that I can use to do a straight install? I'm having difficulty unpacking the zip on my Xoom.

bwcorvus said:
If you are rooted and have cwm installed, try this one flashing this one.
http://www.mediafire.com/?pkrdyr0wqns5za0
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Flashed with cwm and apk disappeared. I can see it in system/app but that's it.
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

iRobek said:
App in the drop box link works for me just fine, live in Europe but have the USA wifi version of Xoom. The only thing is that I had to uninstall the mobile version of google books before I could use this one.
Only problem is that I can only get free books currently...
bwcorvus, thanks for the app
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Hey, i am currently in the US and bought a Wifi Version. it has a working books on it. I am soon leaving for Germany, will books continue to work or seize?
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Hdtvpower

Can anyone re-upload the dropbox version? I have a UK Xoom so no Books on there at present, would be good to get the tablet version on there.

[Q] Microsoft Office Mobile Not Compatible with This Device?

Hi all, I just upgraded from Galaxy S4 to Note 4. I had Office Mobile installed on my S4 but when I try to download for the Note 4, I get "Not Compatible with This Device". Anyone know why this is, what to do, or if it WILL be compatible at some time? Thanks!

same message for me...there are plenty of alternatives, so its no big deal

I just pulled the apk from my wife's S5 and it installs and works great. Same thing with the Starbucks app.

Neither is the Starbucks app. ?

I sideloaded the apk and it installed and works with no issues.
Taking Notes on my Note 4

A lot of apps aren't compatible yet. Developers need to update their apps. Redbox and Starbucks to name 2 I need developers to update.

I sideloaded it. Here's a link to the apk I used.
http://1drv.ms/1ron9Gw

Now that Microsoft has made Office Mobile a free app, can someone provide us the straight-from-Microsoft app to try to sideload? The linked version, here, is labeled com.microsoft.office.officehub-15.0.3414.2000-APK4Fun.com.
According to a comment at the "Microsoft Community," Microsoft has classified the N4 as a tablet. Hence the incompatibility.
FWIW, I've signed up with Microsoft to request a preview of the tablet version.

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markswan210 said:
Hi all, I just upgraded from Galaxy S4 to Note 4. I had Office Mobile installed on my S4 but when I try to download for the Note 4, I get "Not Compatible with This Device". Anyone know why this is, what to do, or if it WILL be compatible at some time? Thanks!
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Hancom Office that comes with the phone is much better IMHO but that is up to you. You either sideload the app if you get the apk or you can download an app that works ONLY on rooted phones called Market Enabler - there you can make the market believe that you are downloading from a GS3 or other common phone.

Is their any Samsung Pay and Youtube Livestreaming Rom for the Galaxy Note 4?

I haven't rooted the phone yet, but is their any rom yet with those two things for the Note 4?

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I haven't rooted the phone yet, but is their any rom yet with those two things for the Note 4?
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You can use Google wallet to tap and pay.
Not sure about the Youtube live stream
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Samsung pay uses Samsung KNOX secure container. That means if you root your device, Samsung pay will not work.

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I haven't rooted the phone yet, but is their any rom yet with those two things for the Note 4?
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Live streaming is a note 5 camera setting usually cameras and their features don't port well from device to device in Samsung phones so my guess is that won't be happening

I've found the link to be able to download the Samsung Pay Beta .apk file but I haven't figured out how to get it to install. Does someone else want to try? I'm stuck on a Samsung S6 Edge running 5.0.2. I wonder if you have to have 5.1.1 to run it.
Korea Link - https://kr.mpay.samsung.com/apk
US Link - https://us.mpay.samsung.com/apk
Here's a download link for the Samsung Pay .apk file I found on the Korean link. It lets me install it on my Samsung S6 Edge+ running android 5.1.1.
https://mega.nz/#!cRFkUAhT!8h7kOQ8opFy3YWal7xgw68EByv6dOsgepURGy9C005E

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It seems Samsung has created a hotline in the U.S for testers. +1-844-726-7297
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I called today and they told me to download the Samsung Plus app from the Google playstore. I downloaded it agreed to the terms and logged in and then inside the app there was a link that said "Join Samsung Pay Beta". So far it doesn't do anything, but it seems promising that it might work tomorrow after the beta has officially begun.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh
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Reverting back to Android O but I can't get Samsung Members App

Hello, I'm currently on the ONE UI Beta and I'm trying to revert back to Android O before I ship my phone to Samsung (for the Samsung trade-in) but I can't seem to find the unregistered button. Looks like I have the Samsung+ App and not the Samsung Member app. How can I get this app, i can't find it through the play store or the galaxy store.

I'm not suppose to recommend it outright nor will I support the install but there are websites online that hosts APKs.
Search and try side loading it.

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Hello, I'm currently on the ONE UI Beta and I'm trying to revert back to Android O before I ship my phone to Samsung (for the Samsung trade-in) but I can't seem to find the unregistered button. Looks like I have the Samsung+ App and not the Samsung Member app. How can I get this app, i can't find it through the play store or the galaxy store.
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If you're on the One UI beta, Members should've automatically installed on your phone. If not, look on apkmirror.

Thanks guys. I just downloaded the APK but where do I put the file. I've never installed APK's

Nevermind, I got it. Thanks guys.

Andromeda/Substratum support?

Andromeda and substratum themes does not work.. I am putting this thread up to see if anyone knows a work around or able to contact the devs to get support.

Is this the same for Swift Installer?

roaduardo said:
Is this the same for Swift Installer?
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Most likely

roaduardo said:
Is this the same for Swift Installer?
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Yes

blkghost22 said:
Most likely
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Looks like Swift Installer is working. Whew... Now if I can only get something to give me call recording then we'll be in business...

roaduardo said:
Looks like Swift Installer is working. Whew... Now if I can only get something to give me call recording then we'll be in business...
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So it is confirmed to be working? The post above you and the app developer states root is required on the S10 models to get swift installer to work.

Black00StangGT said:
So it is confirmed to be working? The post above you and the app developer states root is required on the S10 models to get swift installer to work.
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Damn. I'm testing this on my One UI Note 9. I didn't realize Samsung has been selectively blocking support on different models like this. Shoot. Un-rooted S9, S9+ and Note 9 on Pie is supported. Why the heck is Samsung being this way with their other phones??

Black00StangGT said:
So it is confirmed to be working? The post above you and the app developer states root is required on the S10 models to get swift installer to work.
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Root is required at the moment... but the snapdragon does notbuave root... til then its unusable (i may be wrong about not having root) have not seen any news about root yet

roaduardo said:
Damn. I'm testing this on my One UI Note 9. I didn't realize Samsung has been selectively blocking support on different models like this. Shoot. Un-rooted S9, S9+ and Note 9 on Pie is supported. Why the heck is Samsung being this way with their other phones??
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Samsung is apparently tired of their app store being neglected, and is pushing people into it for everything. Fonts were the first thing to get locked into their app store, and it's only gotten worse since. It's kind of ironic, as Samsung used to be one of the few Android vendors that let you customize nearly everything, but now it's among the most locked down.
I believe one of the lesser known issues is that, as of Pie, Samsung will no longer allow free themes or fonts either. Anything in their app store that is "free" will be a demo only and time out.

jshamlet said:
Samsung is apparently tired of their app store being neglected, and is pushing people into it for everything. Fonts were the first thing to get locked into their app store, and it's only gotten worse since. It's kind of ironic, as Samsung used to be one of the few Android vendors that let you customize nearly everything, but now it's among the most locked down.
I believe one of the lesser known issues is that, as of Pie, Samsung will no longer allow free themes or fonts either. Anything in their app store that is "free" will be a demo only and time out.
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What absolute BS.

I'm using substratum and andromeda on my Note 9 but I only theme Google apps and a few Samsung apps. I don't use it to theme the system because dark mode is built in

Samsung really doesnt want us to make changes that not by them... arghh

jshamlet said:
Samsung is apparently tired of their app store being neglected, and is pushing people into it for everything. Fonts were the first thing to get locked into their app store, and it's only gotten worse since. It's kind of ironic, as Samsung used to be one of the few Android vendors that let you customize nearly everything, but now it's among the most locked down.
I believe one of the lesser known issues is that, as of Pie, Samsung will no longer allow free themes or fonts either. Anything in their app store that is "free" will be a demo only and time out.
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I thought they went back on that demo thing? I remember reading when the pie beat came out that they were making free themes a trial only but changed it back to having completely free ones. I might be wrong though, however I'm using a free theme as we speak and it didnt say anything about a trial or anything.

jshamlet said:
Samsung is apparently tired of their app store being neglected, and is pushing people into it for everything. Fonts were the first thing to get locked into their app store, and it's only gotten worse since. It's kind of ironic, as Samsung used to be one of the few Android vendors that let you customize nearly everything, but now it's among the most locked down.
I believe one of the lesser known issues is that, as of Pie, Samsung will no longer allow free themes or fonts either. Anything in their app store that is "free" will be a demo only and time out.
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Once we have root none of this will be an issue ...

sparky2029 said:
I thought they went back on that demo thing? I remember reading when the pie beat came out that they were making free themes a trial only but changed it back to having completely free ones. I might be wrong though, however I'm using a free theme as we speak and it didnt say anything about a trial or anything.
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I looked it up, and yes, it seems Samsung backed off of the demo/time trial thing for free themes. So, unless they do it again in the future, my bad.
Of course, the fact that you can only get themes/fonts/etc. through the Galaxy App store is ridiculous, but at least that particular bit of ridiculousness got walked back.

Man... I'm not even asking for much when it comes to custom theming. I just want a black theme for WhatsApp, Twitter, IG and Outlook on my phone. The rest of the system UI is fine with what Samsung gives us in night/dark mode.
I'm wondering I use an app extractor that I can use that to rip the Swift-customized apps on my Note 9 and install them on my S10e the Swift stuff will still be on the APKs?

roaduardo said:
Man... I'm not even asking for much when it comes to custom theming. I just want a black theme for WhatsApp, Twitter, IG and Outlook on my phone. The rest of the system UI is fine with what Samsung gives us in night/dark mode.
I'm wondering I use an app extractor that I can use that to rip the Swift-customized apps on my Note 9 and install them on my S10e the Swift stuff will still be on the APKs?
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Same

jshamlet said:
Samsung is apparently tired of their app store being neglected, and is pushing people into it for everything. Fonts were the first thing to get locked into their app store, and it's only gotten worse since. It's kind of ironic, as Samsung used to be one of the few Android vendors that let you customize nearly everything, but now it's among the most locked down.
I believe one of the lesser known issues is that, as of Pie, Samsung will no longer allow free themes or fonts either. Anything in their app store that is "free" will be a demo only and time out.
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Gvien the popularity of Substratum, Swift, and Andromeda, I'd work with them to get them on the Galaxy Store if I were Samsung. But what do I know, I'm just a guy and not a multi-billion dollar company.
If they want people to use their store, give people a reason to use it. I've been using the Galaxy Themes in conjunction with Substratum ever since I first learned about it since there's overlap that is beneficial for both.

Tacoo said:
Gvien the popularity of Substratum, Swift, and Andromeda, I'd work with them to get them on the Galaxy Store if I were Samsung. But what do I know, I'm just a guy and not a multi-billion dollar company.
If they want people to use their store, give people a reason to use it. I've been using the Galaxy Themes in conjunction with Substratum ever since I first learned about it since there's overlap that is beneficial for both.
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I've been doing the same.
However, I'm not 100% sure this was Samsung's fault. Google was the one who purposefully neutered rootless Substratum on Pie. They went so far as in the March 2018 security update retroactively try to break it on Oreo as well. The fact that Samsung left it intact when they released Pie for the S9 probably irritated Google enough for them to push Samsung into blocking it.
The idea of having Substratum and its themes move to the Galaxy Store is a great one, but I'm not sure Google would like that and Samsung seems to have moved pass the time when they didn't care about what Google thought. I mean...Samsung itself admitted (in the Good Lock update announcement) that the ruining of the split-screen on Android Pie was the result of a demand from Google. I wouldn't be surprised is blocking Substratum on rootless phones was also a result of Google's meddling.
Question is: why? Is Google actually building their own version of Substratum into Android Q? Twitter's CEO, when talking about moving their night mode from blue to black, mentioned his wish to have a system wide theme that would change the Twitter app as well. This would be the ideal scenario. Third party devs would have the work of theming their apps lifted from them and outsourced to someone else, Google would "secure" the OMS engine for public use and we would finally get what we've been asking for years (it would also put an end to the debate about what is a good and a bad Dark Theme).
If only I believed Google ever had the interest of its users at heart...