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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?
Best
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] Chinese HTC One - need help with getting access to US Apps

Hey there, my more experienced friends. I have been lurking for a while now, and am preeeeetty sure this question or some variation hasn't been asked yet. We'll see.
I am an American living in China and bought the Chinese unlocked dual SIM/SD card HTC One. Though I think it's a great phone, some aspects REALLY bother me.
#1 - It has this ****ty HTC Marketplace rather than the Google Play Store
#2 - I can't get the Blinkfeed to display anything but Chinese jibrish
After a few weeks of finding NO apps that I want, I took my phone to a large electronics market in Shanghai and had my phone rooted. Some things became better, some worse.
1) I asked the guy to get me the Play Store and he did...but not everything is available on it. I'm unsure why this is.
2) It's obvious that the Beats sound is no more.
3) I still can't get Blinkfeed to change whatsoever.
4) I can find more apps than before with both the Play Store and HTC Marketplace, but something is missing. I don't really know what it is.
5) The camera seems to be much less clear than it was before.
I guess my question is, since it's unlocked is there something I can do to wipe the Chinese stuff off of it and install all American software? Did the guy get me a less than optimal root? What am I doing wrong? What's the easiest solution?
All I want is for my phone to function like an unlocked US or International version. Thanks in advance for your help!

I suspect at least part of the problem is the government firewall blocking things.
You might start by installing Xposed framework and the Modaco toolkit module for it. Modaco has a setting that blocks the Play Store from checking your location.
But the best solution is probably flashing one of the custom roms with a non-carrier-specific setting. Not sure what that would do for you, but it should help.

I can confirm that the Government is blocking some of the apps. Both my phone have the play store but on is still on v3 and the other on v4. I couldn't find an airport security game and all the featured apps and top are also china-fied.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk 4 Beta

This is why VPN exists.

squabbi said:
I can confirm that the Government is blocking some of the apps. Both my phone have the play store but on is still on v3 and the other on v4. I couldn't find an airport security game and all the featured apps and top are also china-fied.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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I suggest that you have a detailed read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273570
It will tell you everything that is currently known about modifying these devices, including how to install patches for blinkfeed that will allow you to read foreign news, and facebook etc..if the firewall lets it in to china

BenPope said:
This is why VPN exists.
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VPN won't work.
You could have one of two issues.
If you just can't view certain apps, do a search in a browser and open the link to the play store. If certain apps can't be installed, then you need to fix it another way.
If you have a foreign SIM card, put it in the phone, empty the play store cache, restart phone. Once you restart, you will be able to view/install the apps available in the country that SIM is from.
Maybe there is a rooted method that works now, but last I checked there wasn't a reliable working alternative. I used this with my One X I bought/used in China.
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kiwiandy said:
I suggest that you have a detailed read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273570
It will tell you everything that is currently known about modifying these devices, including how to install patches for blinkfeed that will allow you to read foreign news, and facebook etc..if the firewall lets it in to china
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Don't worry. I live in Australia I was only visiting relatives in China. Thanks anyways.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk 4 Beta

[Q] Has anyone gotten Need for Speed or the Xbox app to work?

When I had my Nexus 4 I purchased the game Need for Speed, but when I go to download the game it says it isn't compatible with my current device. I find it odd, but the Xbox application does it as well. Is there a way to get these apps to work on the One?

danv28 said:
When I had my Nexus 4 I purchased the game Need for Speed, but when I go to download the game it says it isn't compatible with my current device. I find it odd, but the Xbox application does it as well. Is there a way to get these apps to work on the One?
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I lihink this schould be asked in the q/a thread but take a look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41258614&postcount=5530
i installed need for speed using that method and it works just fine

tonin_haggard said:
I lihink this schould be asked in the q/a thread but take a look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41258614&postcount=5530
i installed need for speed using that method and it works just fine
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Thanks a lot! Will try this out.

Yup, for some reason EA decided to remove the game for the HTC One, as it was not compatible although it is for the S4... Hamdir's way works though

ArmedandDangerous said:
Yup, for some reason EA decided to remove the game for the HTC One...
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Is it not contrary that EA didn't add the HTC One until now? This has to do with the fact that a publisher can decide (in the playstore) which devices (or specific hardware) are supported. Therefore newer devices are always not supported by default because they can't be in this lists also when there are no issues. I have the same issue with FIFA12 but could install and run the APK from an older device.

Elim said:
Is it not contrary that EA didn't add the HTC One until now? This has to do with the fact that a publisher can decide (in the playstore) which devices (or specific hardware) are supported. Therefore newer devices are always not supported by default because they can't be in this lists also when there are no issues. I have the same issue with FIFA12 but could install and run the APK from an older device.
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NFS was available for awhile before it was removed for the HTC One, and there WERE issues. Besides, the S4 uses the same SoC..

I've got Need for Speed most wanted running on my One without any problems.
The app installs fine isn't nodded and downloads the full data itself then runs fine.

danlat1415 said:
I've got Need for Speed most wanted running on my One without any problems.
The app installs fine isn't nodded and downloads the full data itself then runs fine.
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Only if you sideload the APK from an older version of the game. The latest APK does not support the HTC One, and when you try to start the game, it launches and then a black screen with car sounds

danlat1415 said:
I've got Need for Speed most wanted running on my One without any problems.
The app installs fine isn't nodded and downloads the full data itself then runs fine.
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same here - no problems at all with my apk-version. Might be not the actual original one :highfive:

[Q] Reading Rainbow APK

Does anyone have the Reading Rainbow APK for Kindle Fire?
I have managed to get my Motorola Xoom to install Kindle only apps, but have failed at finding the APK for the one APP I want
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Taught my self something new, here is the file if anyone else wants it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n65axrr9b0pmsbm/Reading Rainbow_1.4.1.apk

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Arkador said:
Does anyone have the Reading Rainbow APK for Kindle Fire?
I have managed to get my Motorola Xoom to install Kindle only apps, but have failed at finding the APK for the one APP I want
EDIT
Taught my self something new, here is the file if anyone else wants it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n65axrr9b0pmsbm/Reading Rainbow_1.4.1.apk
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sorry this is a little old does this still work for you?? i downloaded the APK file installed it on my android tablet cause my kid loves this app and when it starts up it says you do not own this app. would you like to see more then says quite or see details takes me to amazon app store for android and says this is not compatable any help would be great thank you.

jprocket45 said:
sorry this is a little old does this still work for you?? i downloaded the APK file installed it on my android tablet cause my kid loves this app and when it starts up it says you do not own this app. would you like to see more then says quite or see details takes me to amazon app store for android and says this is not compatable any help would be great thank you.
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Yes it works.
I am running this on a Motorola Xoom (Not rooted)
You do have to have the Amazon Appstore installed (i installed it prior to installing the RR app)
With the Amazon Appstore installed, I was even able to purchace a 6month subscription. The free version is limited to something like 5 books.
My 5 year old uses it about twice a week.

Cannot install a lot of apps from GP store

I did the nuke-it-and-make-it-usable upgrade. This is my first, so please forgive me if I don't use the correct terminology. I used FlashFire and uploaded SlimRom, SuperSu, and mini-gapps. It seems most of the apps I try to install says its not compatible with my device. Some apps I know are supposed to be there, don't show up in a search. Also, it kinda leans like it's a phone instead of a tablet. This may be normal, not sure there. Someone smarter than me, feel free to chime in. Am I doing something wrong, or did I miss a step? I used the tool from RootJunky. They gave this forum a lot of props and said you guys are the go-to peeps. I believe I got my files from the mirrors here. Amazon Fire 7", 5.1.1, Thanks in advance...

You pretty much would have to install the APK for each app that you cannot download from the Google Play store, part of the reasoning behind this is because Amazon Fire isn't officially supported by the Google Play Store, thus some apps will be unistallable via the app store.
You can download the APKs here: https://apkpure.com/app?hl=en
All the APKs should work. Just one thing to note would be that in the future, you'd have to reinstall the APK whenever a new update arrives for your app.
Best of luck!

darkgiant said:
You pretty much would have to install the APK for each app that you cannot download from the Google Play store, part of the reasoning behind this is because Amazon Fire isn't officially supported by the Google Play Store, thus some apps will be unistallable via the app store.
You can download the APKs here:
All the APKs should work. Just one thing to note would be that in the future, you'd have to reinstall the APK whenever a new update arrives for your app.
Best of luck!
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So, in the background its still an Amazon Fire? I guess I just assumed by doing the new ROM, it would get rid of everything Amazon. That's what I get for assuming :laugh:. Thanks!!

Great question and thanks for the answer. This may not be related to the "505 error" but I noticed with apps like "Open Camera" that it says the device is not compatible, and now I know why!

darkgiant said:
You pretty much would have to install the APK for each app that you cannot download from the Google Play store, part of the reasoning behind this is because Amazon Fire isn't officially supported by the Google Play Store, thus some apps will be unistallable via the app store.
You can download the APKs here:
All the APKs should work. Just one thing to note would be that in the future, you'd have to reinstall the APK whenever a new update arrives for your app.
Best of luck!
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I have since used apkpure and so far all the apps I have searched for has installed and worked pretty much like their supposed to. Thanks again!

Yeah, I had the same problem, particularly with "Google Play." Sadly, my local news channel app is not available there, but a lot of other apps I was having problems with were.