I'm running CM7 nightlies on my Nook, just wondering what I need to do in order to get the market work the way it's supposed to. (Hidden download buttons, can't update apps, etc)
set lcd density to 160 in build.prop
force stop market, clear cache
brings back functionality for ~ 1 day, clearing the cache again get's you another day, etc.
long term fix...?
NCKevo said:
long term fix...?
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That's what I'm looking for
NCKevo said:
set lcd density to 160 in build.prop
force stop market, clear cache
brings back functionality for ~ 1 day, clearing the cache again get's you another day, etc.
long term fix...?
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I've failed at this multiple times
Using ES File Explorer and giving it permissions, I can edit but not save the build.prop file.
Don't know if this matters, but I have CM7 on the sd card (no eMMC install).
Also, I suspect the /system folder is read only?
I thought the solution is
a. Stop (rename or uninstall) the MarketUpdater
b. Clear cache / data on the Market then uninstall "Updates"
Step b. above is a roll-back (old) version of Market (2.6.x.x?)
Step a. above is stopping the Auto Update of the Market.
There's some report of modifying the density to 160 in the build.prop.
you can also use a LCD density changer app from the market. the biggest problem is that none of the fixes are long term. you can change the lcd to 160dpi and clear cache but in a day or two you're back to where you started. the only long term fix for now is to go back to the old market and freeze or delete the updater. or at least until the old market becomes incompatible.
I know this sucks. why are we being CENSORED by google
I uninstalled market update then cleared cache and data, then in root explorer I deleted market updater.apk and now I have old market working just as it should. Thanks for the tip boxcar!
What am I doing wrong? I have cm7 on sandisk sd. Installed the latest nightly and installed gapp file for cm7. Installed lcd density changer app and set to 160. Force stopped market and deleted cache, but still not working right.
I don't understand how to set the market back to the old style.
kingston73 said:
What am I doing wrong? I have cm7 on sandisk sd. Installed the latest nightly and installed gapp file for cm7. Installed lcd density changer app and set to 160. Force stopped market and deleted cache, but still not working right.
I don't understand how to set the market back to the old style.
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to get the old market back all you have to do is...
1) in settings / applications / manage applications / press all scroll down to market and uninstall updates.
2) with titanium you can freeze the market updater or with some kind of file manager app like astro or root explorer you can delete the updater. if you delete the updater and wish to get it back all you have to do is re-flash gapps
3) now you should have the old market back
4) enjoy
If I set my density to 160 or 240, then force stop & clear data in Market app (after reboot, before connecting to Market), the new market works fine for me. Works fine for many days at 240, seems to work for only a day or so at 160.
I change the density in build.prop using Root Explorer, so it stays that way every time I reboot. Running 177 from sd card.
If I also uninstall updates when I do the above, it reverts to the old market, and that works fine for a day or less.
If Google was really trying to prevent the Nook Colors from accessing the Market, they could probably figure out a more effective way to do it. I think this idea is paranoia, and the cause is just something weird in the rom's details. I could be wrong, though.
lynnji said:
If I set my density to 160 or 240, then force stop & clear data in Market app (after reboot, before connecting to Market), the new market works fine for me. Works fine for many days at 240, seems to work for only a day or so at 160.
I change the density in build.prop using Root Explorer, so it stays that way every time I reboot. Running 177 from sd card.
If I also uninstall updates when I do the above, it reverts to the old market, and that works fine for a day or less.
If Google was really trying to prevent the Nook Colors from accessing the Market, they could probably figure out a more effective way to do it. I think this idea is paranoia, and the cause is just something weird in the rom's details. I could be wrong, though.
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How do you set the density to 160 or 240 or whatever? I downloaded the ROM toolbox, but I cannot find under which menu this lcd setting is?
Everybody is talking about setting the LCD density as if it is already taught at the kindergarden.
velizet said:
How do you set the density to 160 or 240 or whatever? I downloaded the ROM toolbox, but I cannot find under which menu this lcd setting is?
Everybody is talking about setting the LCD density as if it is already taught at the kindergarden.
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Ha, that was my reaction too. I had to search a lot to find the procedure. The techies seem to assume that we all know this stuff, and have probably gotten tired of explaining it to every noob (understandable).
You can use the LCDDensity app, it's the easy way. You set the new density, it reboots into what you just set. However, reboots after that seem to go back to the default of 161.
I use the Root Explorer app, which allows you to go into build.prop and change the LCD density there.
Open Root Explorer.
Open 'system'.
At the top you need to change r/o, read only, to r/w, read/write, by pressing the box that says 'Mount R/W'. It'll change to 'Mount R/O'.
Long press 'build.prop'. Choose 'Open in Text Editor'
Scroll to line that says qemu.sf.lcd_density=161
Change 161 to 160 or 240, or whatever
Press menu>Save & Exit
Press 'Mount R/O' to change back to read only.
Voila.
I've had LCD Density at 240 for about 2 weeks now. No problems here with the market. =) Sometimes the apps dont show up in the list but you can still update them by manually searching, which subsequently adds the app to the list.
It's large, but surprisingly, I actually like the largeness.
PoisonWolf said:
I've had LCD Density at 240 for about 2 weeks now. No problems here with the market. =) Sometimes the apps dont show up in the list but you can still update them by manually searching, which subsequently adds the app to the list.
It's large, but surprisingly, I actually like the largeness.
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The market seems to differentiate between tablet offerings at 160 and phone offerings at 240. In fact, on a freshly refreshed market at 160, you can find a category titled "editors picks for tablets" at the top. No such heading exists when the market is refreshed at 240. But even then, all previously downloaded apps can still be updated.
This is probably why you can't find some apps, but can still update them.
This seemed to work for me in Terminal Emulator:
1 su
2 pm disable com.android.vending.updater
If by chance things go wrong, you can just enable updating.
Axecaster said:
This seemed to work for me in Terminal Emulator:
1 su
2 pm disable com.android.vending.updater
If by chance things go wrong, you can just enable updating.
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This does work pretty well, thanks
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Also the blade buddy app in the market has a tool to change LCD density and it holds after reboots.
Axecaster said:
This seemed to work for me in Terminal Emulator:
1 su
2 pm disable com.android.vending.updater
If by chance things go wrong, you can just enable updating.
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Awesome! Doing that and then uninstalling the updates brought the old market back. Quick question, is this change persistant across reboots?
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I'm running CM7 nightlies on my Nook, just wondering what I need to do in order to get the market work the way it's supposed to. (Hidden download buttons, can't update apps, etc)
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I had my Nook Color with 1.2 and 1.3 manually nooted go into endless boot cycles after a while because of the Market automatic updates.
I found that the automatic updates in Market screw up the latest manual nooter. Here's how I fixed the problem.
*IMPORTANT* You have to do this before the Market first updates itself resulting in an endless boot cycle. This procedure will unfortunately also stop automatic updates to the Market. However, it also stops the Nook Color going into the endless boot cycle after the first Market update.
1. Wipe the device (8 failed boots) and clean the memory (press and hold n while booting and keeping the power key depressed).
2. Complete the B&N registration process.
3. Upgrade to the latest B&N firmware (I tried 1.2 manually)
4. Use CMW and manual nooter by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1054027&page=1 to root your Nook Color.
5. Use the Market to download Terminal Emulator (see https://market.android.com/details?i...roidterm&hl=en for details)
6. type
$ su -
# pm disable com.android.vending.updater
Check out
http://forum.oxygen.im/viewtopic.php?id=919 for more on this.
You have to do this before the Market first updates itself resulting in an endless boot cycle. This procedure will unfortunately also stop automatic updates to the Market. However, it also stops the Nook Color going into the endless boot cycle after the first Market update.
So you guys are telling me that you all will have to use the OLD MARKET for the rest of your life?
You guys not gonna tell me that you are waiting for the fix, aren't you?
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I've noticed that when I try to install quite a few apps on my Nook Color running Honeycomb, they don't show up. One good example of this is Pocket Legends. Is there something I need to change on my NC to make these apps show up? Thanks!
Pocket Legends now installs directly to the SD-Card. Try moving the app to internal and seeing what happens from there. Or taking out the SDcard before installing it.
Well, when I go to the market and do a search, Pocket Legends doesn't even show up in the search..so I don't even have the opportunity to install it.
On a side note, I notice that for some reason the UI gets clipped when I hold the NC upright. The 'desktop' icons on the far left get cut in half. I don't know if I need to adjust some DPI setting or something.
The build.prop needs to be edited so the app will show up. Even if it does that does not mean it will install correctly. As for what the build.prop needs to be edited to I can't say. I don't run HC myself but I know when leaked Android fiel come out of the Moto devices that are not public yet we have to edit the build.prop so all apps will display. There is a line in the build.prop that tells the Market what device you are using and what will work on the device to install. That is why you currently are not able to see the app even when you run a search for it. I don't have it handy but take a look over at Nookdevs.com I'm almost positive I saw info on wha tto change the build.prop to so most apps will show up.
I've followed the instructions at http://nookdevs.com/Honeycomb_Google_Apps_and_Market to change the build.prop file. I've tried both the Xoom and Nexus S entries without success.
I've got all the apps in the market showing up now that didn't before.
The following vid was posted in the Nook General forum that explains how to do this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related
I've tried that before, and I just tried it again without success.. :/
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Thirtybird said:
I've got all the apps in the market showing up now that didn't before.
The following vid was posted in the Nook General forum that explains how to do this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related
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I have to admit, I was really skeptical of this working... but it did! Running HC (on SD) on my wife's nook color, and couldn't find numerous apps in the Market. Did what the video said, and voila! The missing apps are there. Awesome! Thank you for posting that!
/Kevin
Thirtybird said:
I've got all the apps in the market showing up now that didn't before.
The following vid was posted in the Nook General forum that explains how to do this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related
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That video really follows what is posted in the "Getting Protected Apps To Show in Market" section of -> http://nookdevs.com/Honeycomb_Google_Apps_and_Market
Settings -> Manage Applications -> All -> Market
Clear Cache then Force Stop -- DO NOT clear data
Settings -> Manage Applications -> All -> Google Services Framework
Clear data then Force Stop
Then reboot the NC
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Except the video doesn't have you edit the Build.Prop file, tells you to start market first, go to "RUNNING" rather than "ALL" for applications, and it tells you to try market and let it error before reboot.
I've done it the "Video's way" without seeing any additional apps. I've done it nookdevs.com way (including editing build.prop), and many more apps have shown up including those I was looking for.
However, even though I see more apps, I'm not sure I see "ALL" apps in market that I do on my android phones (Incredible, Droid X, Moto Droid).
I have the phone version, not the tablet edition, and that may be part of my problem (but I doubt it...)
There is no "Language and keyboard" setting, either in the regular settings menu or in the Nook Color settings area.
While the Nook Color app does allow for changing keyboard, it says that the .apk must be in /system/app
- that isn't a problem - I used AndroZip to b/u the swiftkey.apk file to the SD card, then used root explorer to copy it to /system/app (yeah - I'm sure there are easier/better ways, but that's what I did...)
It still won't let me change the keyboard to swiftkey (which, btw, is FREE today in the Amazon Marketplace. I'd purchased it in the regular market on my phone previously, so installing it on the Nook was easy).
Does anyone have insight into how to get this done... or if it can be?
Thanks,
~K
I got it to work, at least partially. The keyboard shows up, but I don't see the predictions and the popups on keypress are distracting. But perhaps you'll have better success than I did.
However, as far as your problem goes--I think you should check the permissions on the file you copied to /system/app. I used File Expert to copy the file over, but I found that I had to edit the permissions afterwards to match the permissions of the other files in that folder. Then I reboot the nook and the nook tools app recognized the other keyboard. After that, launch the swiftkey x configurator from your app drawer and follow the steps there. A lot of the settings come up as blank buttons on the nook, so I did the process in parallel on my android phone so I knew what I was doing.
Good luck! And if you figure out how to make the predictions work, I'd love to know!
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I got it to work, at least partially. The keyboard shows up, but I don't see the predictions and the popups on keypress are distracting. But perhaps you'll have better success than I did.
However, as far as your problem goes--I think you should check the permissions on the file you copied to /system/app. I used File Expert to copy the file over, but I found that I had to edit the permissions afterwards to match the permissions of the other files in that folder. Then I reboot the nook and the nook tools app recognized the other keyboard. After that, launch the swiftkey x configurator from your app drawer and follow the steps there. A lot of the settings come up as blank buttons on the nook, so I did the process in parallel on my android phone so I knew what I was doing.
Good luck! And if you figure out how to make the predictions work, I'd love to know!
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Is anybody able to get the GMAIL personalization to work?
I'm prompted for my username and password, but when I submit them I get a blank window (where I should be able to select "grant access")
thanks
Kalash said:
[...] While the Nook Color app does allow for changing keyboard, it says that the .apk must be in /system/app
- that isn't a problem - I used AndroZip to b/u the swiftkey.apk file to the SD card, then used root explorer to copy it to /system/app (yeah - I'm sure there are easier/better ways, but that's what I did...)
It still won't let me change the keyboard to swiftkey (which, btw, is FREE today in the Amazon Marketplace. I'd purchased it in the regular market on my phone previously, so installing it on the Nook was easy).
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Hopefully you've fixed this in the time since you first posted, but for anybody else trying to do the same: The new keyboard option won't show up in NOOK Color Tools after you copy the .apk to /system/app until you do a reboot.
I had the best luck with Smart Keyboard Pro. You can set a high contrast theme with no animations whatsoever, so it's easy to see and it doesn't flicker except for toggling between upper- and lower-case letters. I have never been able to get predictions to work with Swiftkey or Smart Keyboard on my NST. I do shut off the auto-caps and other features that can be hard to use on the NST.
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Is anybody able to get the GMAIL personalization to work?
I'm prompted for my username and password, but when I submit them I get a blank window (where I should be able to select "grant access")
thanks
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I have never been able to get prediction working on the NST, so personalization wouldn't help.
for those having the problem apps not compatible have you changed your screen density i just verified on my n1 if i change density to anything other than 240 than open up market it loads market without movies and 5 of my apps are shown as not compatible change density back apps are back to normal.to bad becuse phone runs alot smoother at 220
tempest6253 said:
for those having the problem apps not compatible have you changed your screen density i just verified on my n1 if i change density to anything other than 240 than open up market it loads market without movies and 5 of my apps are shown as not compatible change density back apps are back to normal.to bad becuse phone runs alot smoother at 220
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Interesting...I never thought of it...so I just installed the old market and disabled the market updater. I use 200.
That explains why most apps show up as "This item is not compatible with your device."
Firefox, Google Voice etc...
My Market: 3.0.27 Sept/6/2011
Density: 200
Edit: Old market works (uninstall updates)
Any way to prevent market-app updates other than installing a modded version ?
Edit2: Nope its not the density. Installed Cm7.177 nightly with the default density and the market still wont let me install Firefox.
Edit3/fix
Freeze "market updater" with titanium backup, Clear market data, uninstall market updates.
Hi,
I have rooted a Nook Color 1.3 using Manual Rooter. Everything is working fine but I can't get some applications via the Android Market.
I have tried multiple things, from changing the LCD density settings to changing the fingerprint in the build.props (this actually has improved things, I can now access many more apps including some of my previously purchased apps).
Other apps such as facebook or opentable are still missing. Trying to install these from the web market I get the error message that the device is not compatible.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
C.
connor32 said:
Hi,
I have rooted a Nook Color 1.3 using Manual Rooter. Everything is working fine but I can't get some applications via the Android Market.
I have tried multiple things, from changing the LCD density settings to changing the fingerprint in the build.props (this actually has improved things, I can now access many more apps including some of my previously purchased apps).
Other apps such as facebook or opentable are still missing. Trying to install these from the web market I get the error message that the device is not compatible.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
C.
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It is likely you are having the same market issues that others are having on cm7. The workaround is to set LCD Density to 160 (either by modifying build.prop or using an LCD Density app from the Market) and then clearing the data for the market app. I'm not sure how to clear the market data in BN1.3 (usually this is done in Settings/Applications, but the B&N settings is truncated so I'm not sure that option will be available. YOu might try the Nook Tools/Tweaks settings app). Titanium or Astro may also allow you to clear market data.
For me on cm7, I have found that I need to clear market data regularly to keep market working well.
connor32 said:
Hi,
I have rooted a Nook Color 1.3 using Manual Rooter. Everything is working fine but I can't get some applications via the Android Market.
I have tried multiple things, from changing the LCD density settings to changing the fingerprint in the build.props (this actually has improved things, I can now access many more apps including some of my previously purchased apps).
Other apps such as facebook or opentable are still missing. Trying to install these from the web market I get the error message that the device is not compatible.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
C.
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Uninstall the market updater app and then revert to the old market.
This sounds like the same limited market visibility problem encountered when first manually nootering v1.2. Try following the instructions in the Manual Nooter thread under "limited market visibility" in the first post.
Briefly, it requires you to force stop the market, clear the market cache and then clear data from the google framework services and stop it as well. You then try opening the market again which will lead to an error, this is supposed to happen, and then reboot. At least with v1.2, this allowed visibility of all of the apps.
To what should I change the fingerprint setting? I've tried everything on this page (except the fingerprint setting) and it still doesn't work. I even changed the model info in build.prop to HTC Vision...
What else can I try?
1fzfe said:
This sounds like the same limited market visibility problem encountered when first manually nootering v1.2. Try following the instructions in the Manual Nooter thread under "limited market visibility" in the first post.
Briefly, it requires you to force stop the market, clear the market cache and then clear data from the google framework services and stop it as well. You then try opening the market again which will lead to an error, this is supposed to happen, and then reboot. At least with v1.2, this allowed visibility of all of the apps.
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This worked for me on a Manualnooter 4.6.16 stock Nook Color 1.3. I tried both the LCD density and Market rollback before this fix and neither worked. I would be interested if this fix will work for the New Market that is contained in Manualnooter 4.6.16 as I applied the above noted fix to the old Market to get it to show everything.
Just recently I got automatically Market update and now it won't install some apps which I can see but cannot install due to "compatibility". Not sure why, but I believe density is set to 160 or 161 (CM7 7.0.2) and it still gives this... I am not bothered by this but it sucks they do not have sections where tablets can go and simply install, etc
Can't Install Apps
I was able to get the Market to work with these steps:
1.) Set your LCD Density to 240. Reboot Tablet.
2.) Go to Manage Applications.
3.) Find Market. Force Close Market.
4.) Clear all data.
5.) Uninstall Updates.
6.) Launch Market.
The market will not re-install the Update when your LCD Density is set to 240. However when the tablet is rebooted and the LCD Density resets, the Market app will update and you'll have to start over.
This work around isn't for someone who needs to be installing a new app each day, but helps for you to load up the first go around.
HyerSLUX
HyperSLUX said:
I was able to get the Market to work with these steps:
1.) Set your LCD Density to 240. Reboot Tablet.
2.) Go to Manage Applications.
3.) Find Market. Force Close Market.
4.) Clear all data.
5.) Uninstall Updates.
6.) Launch Market.
The market will not re-install the Update when your LCD Density is set to 240. However when the tablet is rebooted and the LCD Density resets, the Market app will update and you'll have to start over.
This work around isn't for someone who needs to be installing a new app each day, but helps for you to load up the first go around.
HyerSLUX
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I changed the density as has been suggested and the nc locked up. I had to restore my ROM to get back to normal use.
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Uninstall the market updater app and then revert to the old market.
DERP, sorry wrong thread
Hi guys,
I know this has been covered, but the info is rather fragmented and hard to follow for me.
I have a pretty fresh 1.3 rooted with MN (properly and working great).
I have the limited app visibility in Market (version 3.1.5). I have installed LCD Resolution, Root Explorer and LCDDensity. I've tried to tinker with the density in the LCD apps, but it seems my NC is already at 160.
I have looked at my build.prop file and I have the following lines that reference density.
# ro.sf.lcd_density=240
ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi-169.33333
ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi-169.33333
I would really like to get my market back so I can use this as a tablet.
Who can help me out with the steps? I'm not a super novice at this, but I'm not an 'expert' by any stretch.
Thanks
I have read numerous posts but have yet to find anyone with a rooted, stock 1.3 with a fully populated Market. At this point, I know of no known fix.
I am hoping that one of the developer types will take this issue on and find the key. My thinking is that now that there is a CM7 fix and fully working market with rooted, stock 1.2, that the answer is out there some where for a stock rooted 1.3.
I don't have a rooted NC but with my CM7 (nb200 or later), it set to 160 dpi by default.
All you have to do is clear Market (v3.1.5) data (not the cache, not the Market Updater) then get back in (sign in and re-accept their term).
That's it.
You should get fully functioning Market (Apps, Books, Games, Movies)
wonderbread51 said:
Hi guys,
I know this has been covered, but the info is rather fragmented and hard to follow for me.
I have a pretty fresh 1.3 rooted with MN (properly and working great).
I have the limited app visibility in Market (version 3.1.5). I have installed LCD Resolution, Root Explorer and LCDDensity. I've tried to tinker with the density in the LCD apps, but it seems my NC is already at 160.
I have looked at my build.prop file and I have the following lines that reference density.
# ro.sf.lcd_density=240
ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi-169.33333
ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi-169.33333
I would really like to get my market back so I can use this as a tablet.
Who can help me out with the steps? I'm not a super novice at this, but I'm not an 'expert' by any stretch.
Thanks
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I just finished rooting a coworkers v1.3 Nook and have this same issue. There is about 95% market visibility. I have tried most everything imaginable (build prop edits, lcd density hacks, uninstalling the market update) and can't access that final 5%. This includes things like facebook, twitter and opera or dolphin browser to name a few. For now I have side loaded a few of these but it would be nice to have them in the market. Movies, books etc all show up fine. Its just this handful of apps that are a problem. I do not have this issue on my CM7 or v1.2 setups. Very frustrating.
1fzfe said:
I just finished rooting a coworkers v1.3 Nook and have this same issue. There is about 95% market visibility. I have tried most everything imaginable (build prop edits, lcd density hacks, uninstalling the market update) and can't access that final 5%. This includes things like facebook, twitter and opera or dolphin browser to name a few. For now I have side loaded a few of these but it would be nice to have them in the market. Movies, books etc all show up fine. Its just this handful of apps that are a problem. I do not have this issue on my CM7 or v1.2 setups. Very frustrating.
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with the dpi at 160 my market 3.1.5 has been working fine. i can see all apps including facebook, twitter, opera and dolphin. have you try clearing market's data and cache? maybe this will help.
Are you running cm7 or 1.3? I tried clearing data / cache multiple times. I left the dpi at 160 for him. We will see if it populates appropriately over the weekend. I will check it again next week.
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