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[Q] How can I buy and sideload an app not compatible with the Xoom?

I am an absolute noob when it comes to more sophisticated techniques of the Android OS. I have encountered more than once now that I want to (buy and) install an application but it is not compatible with my device (i.e. Xoom). Could someone point me to where there's a noob's guide to purchasing and installing apps that are apparently not compatible (who's deciding that anyways?)?
Thanks everyone! :cheers:

The app developer chooses what devices his app works on. They don't want a Xoom user trying an app that isn't supported. If / when it crashes, the user writes a nasty review.
I got apps to my nook color by using a couple different apps. One was Hocker, I can't remember what the other one. Essentially it was an app that allowed you to backup your apps to folder on the SD card. It made a .apk for the app. Hocker then lets you send the app via WiFi over to the other device (both devices had Hocker running and on the same WiFi network). You could also transfer via dropbox or using a computer to move the .apk over and forgo Hocker.
The other app was a file manager I think, maybe even astro? I'm not sure though, it's been a few months.
This method does require two android devices though. If you don't have another device to initially download the app, then you are going to have to pirate the app and you won't find help from me regarding that.

Thank you sir!
I downloaded MyBackup to my Nook Color and created a .apk file. Then I uploaded it to Dropbox and extracted it to my Xoom. Worked like a charm

List of Apps that Lend Themselves to Galaxy Gear's Small Screen Display

Thought it might be handy to hear people's suggestions for apps that run-well on Galaxy Gear's small screen display. Some obvious choices include:
Keyboards
Graffiti
Big Buttons
Game Emulators
Gameboy Color A.D. - heard in another thread this worked well.
Any other apps people have tested that run well?

Gstrings guitar tuner works great, and im also running Nesoid nes emulator.
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gnatic capital
How do I go about installing those apps, after I root my phone, can you access the regular android app store?

BartHumphries said:
How do I go about installing those apps, after I root my phone, can you access the regular android app store?
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You need to install WonderShare Mobile Go on your PC first. Easy to use.
My apps so far that work well are:
Shake Calc - good little calculator with scientific functions too
QuickPic - photo/video viewer with lots of great folder organisation (including exclusion)
Node Beat - Great for showing off sound capability
aLights Pro - you want flashing lights or a handy torch?
Trapball - a very touch friendly simple time waster game

I can't figure out how to search apps by name and I can't find shakecalc anywhere. I have installed:
ASL American Sign Language Flash Cards
MyScript Calculator
Google Sky Map <-- omg, wtf bbq this is amazing

BartHumphries said:
I can't figure out how to search apps by name and I can't find shake calc anywhere. I have installed:
ASL American Sign Language Flash Cards
MyScript Calculator
Google Sky Map <-- omg, wtf bbq this is amazing
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Here you go, buddy! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.underflow.calc just to keep you going...

BartHumphries said:
How do I go about installing those apps, after I root my phone, can you access the regular android app store?
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Adb always works

Camera Gallery Pro - Very nice Camera app with some settings, included Gally app with it that works perfect...

Tablet Talk 1.6.4
Media Remote
these 2 apps are pretty much must haves if you dont want to run stock 4.1 android on Galaxy s3.
or if you want to pair the galaxy to any android device using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500999 then these apps give you almost all the functionality. just need s voice really.

[Q] App Store sending me to ad.leadboltads.net

Ok this has been happening recently and I can't seem to figure out why.
After installing an app in the app store, it automatically opens chrome (or default browser) and take me to ad.leadboltads.net.
I have tried running various malware software and ad finding software but nothing is standing out. I also tried uninstalling recent apps. I don't want to do a factory reset, but if nothing else works I will.
BTW...never been rooted.
Any ideas?

solved
I downloaded AVG and it found the culprit. It was crystal theme for next launcher. The mention ads in the play store description but at the bottom.

leadbolt bs
Thanks so much. This fixed my phone as well.

cd23murray said:
I downloaded AVG and it found the culprit. It was crystal theme for next launcher. The mention ads in the play store description but at the bottom.
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AVG didn't do a thing for me.
Lookout Security & Antivirus found mine in ChargeBar Free Edition,
ChargeBar came embedded in the NottachTrix 2.3.0 ROM.
I installed it (NottachTrix) and it (ChargeBar) didn't update for 3 months, then, BANG.
I've deleted ChargeBar's update, moved it from system apps to apps, deleted it, and the browser pop open 'ad.leadboltads.net' still persists.
Lookout Security & Antivirus can not find the new location of the malware, they do not have a forum.
By the very definition and behaviour, this is malware, and, ChargeBar (Asgard Casino Apps) is involved in the distribution of malware.
Asgard Casino Apps distributes 34 apps that behave this way.
They are using Google to distribute this malware, abet, that app is benign in its origin, its a pipeline, or conduit for malware.
Sneaky F##kers aren`t they.........
#1) I would like to get this crap off my phone.
#2) I need to bring this to Google's attention, and have the developer banned from the Play store.
Sooo, starting with #1,,,how do I get this crap off my phone!
NOTE:
I will be linking to this post in the NottachTrix post, I'm asking the developers to to move ChargeBar from the ROM zip.
My MBAM forum post: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/inde...06#entry764184

Theme for NEXT the problem child
cd23murray said:
I downloaded AVG and it found the culprit. It was crystal theme for next launcher. The mention ads in the play store description but at the bottom.
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Thank you....removed all but the stock themes I downloaded for NEXT and the problem cleared. Now when I update any of my apps my browser DOES NOT open to attempt to take me to "leadbolt.ads".....Thank-You!

I am having the same problem,I have scanned it with AVG and Lookout and can't find anything,it comes up when it installs or updates from google play...?
Yep found it it was a Galaxy S4 Next Launcher theme by BUTTERFLY,In Google Play they should have a warning notice up on apps that have adds like this "WARNING THIS APP HAS LEADBOTADS ADDS" No more themes for me.

Thank you guys so much that was the problem for me too. Crystal theme for next launcher.
I appreciate it!
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[Q] About Google Play Developer Account Safety

Hi. I have a paid theme for launchers in the Play Store. Customers more often asking to add new colors. Unfortunately change the theme colors programmatically by user request is impossible - almost all graphics need to be changed. In other words make the same themes, but in other colors. I do not want to sell the same thing, just in other colors - it would not be fair. Also I do not want to make them free, because it still the same themes just in other colors. So here's the question. Is it safe for developer account to add the direct links for apk downloading in main activity? Or maybe it will be apk inside apk... Of course, the user will see what he download and install, and all of this will be with user confirmation and without any malware. So it's safe to add direct download links or apk inside apk?
I would be infinitely grateful for your answers!
P.S. Sorry for my english.

You can turn your paid application into theme manager which would download your themes

How to remove apps from desktop, but keep them...

Coming from my Nexus 6 (and Android Nougat), I can download apps to my Nexus 6 and:
1) Keep them in my apps icon / list
2) Keep them off of my Desktop, but still accessible on my phone through the app icon / list.
How do I do the same with the Xiaomi Mi Mix?
I am on the Chinese version of the September build, and to my surprise the Google Play Store was included in the build (I thought it was not incorporated in those builds).
After I installed by sim, and started by phone, I had forced all my google play store apps to transfer to my new Mi Mix. What I do not understand, is that all the app installed on the desktop (very cluttered).
Is there not a way to have them look and feel like all north american versions of the android smart phones ? ? ?
Where the apps download and install to the smart phone, but do not necessarily remain on the desktop home screens?
Cheers

LormaD said:
Coming from my Nexus 6 (and Android Nougat), I can download apps to my Nexus 6 and:
1) Keep them in my apps icon / list
2) Keep them off of my Desktop, but still accessible on my phone through the app icon / list.
How do I do the same with the Xiaomi Mi Mix?
I am on the Chinese version of the September build, and to my surprise the Google Play Store was included in the build (I thought it was not incorporated in those builds).
After I installed by sim, and started by phone, I had forced all my google play store apps to transfer to my new Mi Mix. What I do not understand, is that all the app installed on the desktop (very cluttered).
Is there not a way to have them look and feel like all north american versions of the android smart phones ? ? ?
Where the apps download and install to the smart phone, but do not necessarily remain on the desktop home screens?
Cheers
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MIUI is like iOS.
No app drawer and all installed apps on the screen. I have placed the MIUI apps I don't want into a folder and moved them onto a page I never access. You could also install Nova Launcher or something like it which lets you use a more conventional launcher.appearance.
Once rooted you can freeze apps or disable them.
Cheers
J
Sent from my MIX using XDA Labs

thank you for the quick reply. . .
Aeskulapio said:
MIUI is like iOS.
No app drawer and all installed apps on the screen. I have placed the MIUI apps I don't want into a folder and moved them onto a page I never access. You could also install Nova Launcher or something like it which lets you use a more conventional launcher.appearance.
Once rooted you can freeze apps or disable them.
Cheers
J
Sent from my MIX using XDA Labs
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Amen to that brother, that was my original choice (to create a single folder and throw all the apps in there). Question, does it organize them for you in an alphabetical order?
I was afraid of that. I thought the method used by most of the Android like operating systems from the days of lollipop - - - nougat, did a bang on job of app organizing. My last iOS was the original iPhone 2g, and later the iPhone 4.
Personally, Xiaomi missed the boat with that (MIUI / iOS)