Hello everyone,
I recently rooted my KF HD 8.9 and installed the Play Store. All is well and most of the apps I want installed without an issue.
However there's one app that I swear by that isn't "supported on this device". Chrome.
I ended up sideloading an APK I grabbed from the web but that's neither ideal and it's not a current version.
My question is:
Is there a way to bypass the "not supported" message via an app like Market Enabler?
OR
Is there another (I'd imagine legal) way to obtain the current APK from an alternate website?
Not sure if this will help you but I'll share my method. What I do is just download whatever app I need to my SGS1 and back it up with Titanium Backup. Then, I mount it to my PC and pull the .apk out of the TitaniumBackup folder and side load it. I did this with Nova Launcher and HD Widgets and so far everything is working wonderfully.
xDecapitator said:
Not sure if this will help you but I'll share my method. What I do is just download whatever app I need to my SGS1 and back it up with Titanium Backup. Then, I mount it to my PC and pull the .apk out of the TitaniumBackup folder and side load it. I did this with Nova Launcher and HD Widgets and so far everything is working wonderfully.
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Thank you for your response!
Unfortunately this is my only Android device.
But thank you for the suggestion.
tight686 said:
Hello everyone,
I recently rooted my KF HD 8.9 and installed the Play Store. All is well and most of the apps I want installed without an issue.
However there's one app that I swear by that isn't "supported on this device". Chrome.
I ended up sideloading an APK I grabbed from the web but that's neither ideal and it's not a current version.
My question is:
Is there a way to bypass the "not supported" message via an app like Market Enabler?
OR
Is there another (I'd imagine legal) way to obtain the current APK from an alternate website?
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Install the 1mobile market app; it keeps track of the last version and do the upgrade just like google play.
hector333 said:
Install the 1mobile market app; it keeps track of the last version and do the upgrade just like google play.
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I'll check it out. Thanks!
hector333 said:
Install the 1mobile market app; it keeps track of the last version and do the upgrade just like google play.
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It will not help because it will redirect you into Google play
Apktop.com
Since chrome is free then this is legal
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Kerbik said:
It will not help because it will redirect you into Google play
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Nope, the 1mobile market app does the upgrade by itself.
It even upgrades sideloaded apps
btw... it will mark the kindle skype app as outdataded, do not, i repeat do not substitute the kindle skype with the market skype.
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Like many I was having problems with android market filtering out my NC because the device is not recognized. Today Amazon launched their droid market. It works like a charm. Now you can download most any app in market to the NC. !!!
You can also use AppBrain...
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Looks pretty good. They have a ton of apps there.
You can check it out here.
http://www.amazon.com/appstore
Both the Amazon Market and Angry Birds Rio apk files failed to install on my rooted nook.
Do you need Froyo or CM7 to get these to work? I'm running stock using autonooter.
timmyjoe42 said:
Both the Amazon Market and Angry Birds Rio apk files failed to install on my rooted nook.
Do you need Froyo or CM7 to get these to work? I'm running stock using autonooter.
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Possibly. It works fine here on CM7
timmyjoe42 said:
Both the Amazon Market and Angry Birds Rio apk files failed to install on my rooted nook.
Do you need Froyo or CM7 to get these to work? I'm running stock using autonooter.
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Check out this thread. There may be some ideas for you here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003773
Thanks for the link. I didn't think to move the apk files to the /system/app directory. I'll try that out when I get home.
Edit: This could explain why the USA Today app didn't install either.
Amazon Appstore installed fine on my rooted 1.1. First try didn't work error:"Download apks are not supported". I had to uncheck and check allow non-market install from nookcolor tools. I can say that this amazon app is definitely an alternative to google market.
Pinoy8125 said:
Amazon Appstore installed fine on my rooted 1.1. First try didn't work error:"Download apks are not supported". I had to uncheck and check allow non-market install from nookcolor tools. I can say that this amazon app is definitely an alternative to google market.
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This is also what I had to to also to install non-market apps.
I've found that to be a good work around already in the cases where I can't find an app in the Marketplace I know should be there (like the free shooter called "Pew Pew"). Seems to make pretty good use of the screenspace on the Nook Color too.
Hello,
Ever since I updated to CM7. I've run into the problem that certain apps aren't visible in the market on my phone. they are present on the online market but I'm unable to install them.
Does anyone else have the same problem ? and has anyone found a solution?
(Personally I'm running Wgspoelstra's v2.9 (based on nightly .29))
Problem is solved!
solution is posted on page 2 by NL_B!
I can't find Vendetta online in the market either, and i'm running stock (rooted)
hmm I had no such problems on stock just on 2.3.4 CM7
That's because the app isn't compatible with your device (in theory).
But most of the time, that's not true. Just search the apk using other ways and install it with your favourite file manager.
Vendetta is only for tabs btw
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eniux said:
hmm I had no such problems on stock just on 2.3.4 CM7
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Then, maybe it's a region problem.
I can't help.
Well i cant find the apk on the internet so i cant push it to my phone to try
Can you find it in the market? Its called tweakers.net
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I'm using the Spanish May version of the stock rom, rooted and installed yesterday.
I can find the app in Market.
Check your "Market" parameters
Maybe you have enabled "content filtering" by mistake as I did once causing a lot of apps not to be displayed...
luik said:
Maybe you have enabled "content filtering" by mistake as I did once causing a lot of apps not to be displayed...
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Content filtering is set to show all apps unfortunately
anyone here running CM7 that can find the app ?
eniux said:
Well i cant find the apk on the internet so i cant push it to my phone to try
Can you find it in the market? Its called tweakers.net
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I can find the tweakers.net app in the market, on stock, fr17 and cm7
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What you need to do is install google apps one more time. http://goo-inside.me/google-apps/. Use the 20110307 Universal, download it and install it from recovery like how you install the CM7.
I'm familiar with this problem. WG forget to include some components from the google apps.
eniux said:
Hello,
Ever since I updated to CM7. I've run into the problem that certain apps aren't visible in the market on my phone. they are present on the online market but I'm unable to install them.
Does anyone else have the same problem ? and has anyone found a solution?
(Personally I'm running Wgspoelstra's v2.9 (based on nightly .29))
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Use Eris Market Fix (if you are rooted). Worked perfect for me. You can find it market.
NL_B said:
What you need to do is install google apps one more time. http://goo-inside.me/google-apps/. Use the 20110307 Universal, download it and install it from recovery like how you install the CM7.
I'm familiar with this problem. WG forget to include some components from the google apps.
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Thanks,
I gave it a try, at first I thought It hadnt worked so i rebooted the phone and read the site and it said it would work after the 2nd or 3rd market 'start' and it actually did! awsome
Hi eniux, actually the best way to reset the market (in case it won't download, happened to me couple of times) is to clear the market data.
Go to settings, applications, click on market, clear data.
If you enter the market it will ask you to agree with terms, condition, etc. After this everything will work as it should.
I have used a app that can make my i9000 compatible with any app in market so I can download it....please help me what is that app....
Thank you in advance
I don't remember such a thing , well if you mean an app that allows you to download apps that aren't available in your area/region , there is yes ..
But an app that allows you to download apps that aren't supposed to work on your phone since its a hardware thing usually ..
Anyways i hope you explain what you're looking for
Good luck
zizou_1991 said:
I don't remember such a thing , well if you mean an app that allows you to download apps that aren't available in your area/region , there is yes ..
But an app that allows you to download apps that aren't supposed to work on your phone since its a hardware thing usually ..
Anyways i hope you explain what you're looking for
Good luck
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yes, an app that allows us to download apps that arent available..please enlight me...thanks
Do you mean market enabler?
Try search "market" in play store.maybe u will find what u are seeking.
i had a similar problem today so maybe this will help you...i will start from the begining.
i was using dark night v3 but when i updated to v5.5 today, two of my important apps were not working. it says in the play store that they wernt compatible with my device. i tried restoring anyway with titanium backup free version but when it popped up to confirm instal (where it shows permissions) it would say failed and then crash the phone on the restoring data
so i bought the pro key for titanium backup. the pro version skips this step and installs in the background. AND IT WORKED! i click on my two apps and they work as before.
i hope this helps you also.
r11pp3r said:
i had a similar problem today so maybe this will help you...i will start from the begining.
i was using dark night v3 but when i updated to v5.5 today, two of my important apps were not working. it says in the play store that they wernt compatible with my device. i tried restoring anyway with titanium backup free version but when it popped up to confirm instal (where it shows permissions) it would say failed and then crash the phone on the restoring data
so i bought the pro key for titanium backup. the pro version skips this step and installs in the background. AND IT WORKED! i click on my two apps and they work as before.
i hope this helps you also.
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Yes, that is my problem...months ago i used an app to enable me to download uncompatible app that caused by this similar case. I totally forgot the app.
luckily, i didnt download the app from the previous rom. Maybe i need to flash back.
wintel_mac said:
Do you mean market enabler?
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what market enabler do?
may i have a link to market enabler?
It gives you access to all play store and removes the region restriction.go to play store and type "market enabler"
ericksugiarto said:
Yes, that is my problem...months ago i used an app to enable me to download uncompatible app that caused by this similar case. I totally forgot the app.
luckily, i didnt download the app from the previous rom. Maybe i need to flash back.
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Maybe flash back to the compatable rom, install the app, backup with titanium pro version, flash to new rom then restore with TB pro. it seems the hypershell feature in pro version can bypass the incompatable restriction.
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thanks all
still got incompatible issue
the fastest solution is download app from internet.
Hi, first thread and all that - so just a quick question:
Often when I click links (on websites) in Chrome to apps, it wants to take me to the Amazon app store when the link I clicked is supposed to go to the Google play store. Is there any way to change the DEFAULT app store so it always follows the link to Google play rather than Amazon apps?
I rooted my Fire btw (I think so any way - I followed a youtube tutorial to download a few files to install google play), sorry for lack of details rooting is new to me this is my first Android device.
Thanks for any help
wondertouch said:
Hi, first thread and all that - so just a quick question:
Often when I click links (on websites) in Chrome to apps, it wants to take me to the Amazon app store when the link I clicked is supposed to go to the Google play store. Is there any way to change the DEFAULT app store so it always follows the link to Google play rather than Amazon apps?
I rooted my Fire btw (I think so any way - I followed a youtube tutorial to download a few files to install google play), sorry for lack of details rooting is new to me this is my first Android device.
Thanks for any help
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I'm not sure which app controls that, but I have most amazon apps frozen with titanium backup pro, and now play store just opens
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Thanks. I'm not aware of the titanium backup pro, will it conflict with anything else or do anything that can't be reversed?
wondertouch said:
Thanks. I'm not aware of the titanium backup pro, will it conflict with anything else or do anything that can't be reversed?
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There is a couple of options
Free;requires PC/Mac/Linux and root Adb Shell Pm Hide as much bloat and amazon as you can by k3ll0gs
$5.99:App no pc needed, freeze withTitanium Backup PRO Key use app list in
5.0.1 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps
both methods have the same result, the app stops running, and can be restarted if needed
as long as you don't stop a system critical app
There are free apps that can freeze other apps. Are they not good in you opinion ?
blueberry.sky said:
There are free apps that can freeze other apps. Are they not good in you opinion ?
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There are a few free options, I haven't used them, but they should be fine
blueberry.sky said:
There are free apps that can freeze other apps. Are they not good in you opinion ?
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I installed one of the app freezing apps from google store, but when I tried to freeze an app (the amazon app store) it said I need root access. So obviously I hadn't rooted it, just installed the google play store (never had an android device before so rooting and it's terminology is completely new to be sorry). I followed a tutorial on youtube (I think it was a rootjunky video) and thought I was rooting the device, but obviously I just installed the google app store.
I'm not a techno-virgin, but I think I need to do more research on rooting and see how easy it is to reverse etc, so thanks for your help, but for now I guess I just have to deal with getting defaulted to the amazon app store.
wondertouch said:
I installed one of the app freezing apps from google store, but when I tried to freeze an app (the amazon app store) it said I need root access. So obviously I hadn't rooted it, just installed the google play store (never had an android device before so rooting and it's terminology is completely new to be sorry). I followed a tutorial on youtube (I think it was a rootjunky video) and thought I was rooting the device, but obviously I just installed the google app store.
I'm not a techno-virgin, but I think I need to do more research on rooting and see how easy it is to reverse etc, so thanks for your help, but for now I guess I just have to deal with getting defaulted to the amazon app store.
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Basically there are two ways to root, right now
Modified Boot.img
Amazon Fire 5th Gen 2015 Root by Awesomeslayerg
Root Video With Launcher changing Instructions by Rootjunky
Custom Recovery Method
[Video]Install SuperSu using a Custom Recovery
Unrooting is can be done from the supersu app that is installed in the rooting process, but unrooting is different than returning to full stock.
To restore full stock see [HOWTO] How to restore firmware on your device + Amazon Firmware by Awesomeslayerg
Settings > Apps & Games > Amazon Application Settings > Appstore > Don't Open
ytsejam1138 said:
Settings > Apps & Games > Amazon Application Settings > Appstore > Don't Open
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It would be nice if it was that simple wouldn't it ytsejam! Unfortunately all that does it turn off being able to open ANY external store links, it doesn't then redirect them to the google play store. It would seem the ONLY option is to root your device.
Hi,
I'm rooted.
I try to install Google Now Launcher from Play Store but when i start the app says that i need to download a more recent "App Google" from Play Store.
But when i click for downloading Fire try to redirect me to Amazon App Store.
How can i redirect to Play Store?
How do you have install Google Now Launcher?
Thanks
Fla73 said:
Hi,
I'm rooted.
I try to install Google Now Launcher from Play Store but when i start the app says that i need to download a more recent "App Google" from Play Store.
But when i click for downloading Fire try to redirect me to Amazon App Store.
How can i redirect to Play Store?
How do you have install Google Now Launcher?
Thanks
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delete the amazon app store
zach61797 said:
delete the amazon app store
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WOW! Great! Freeze it!!!!!
Fla73 said:
WOW! Great! Freeze it!!!!!
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lol i just deleted i deleted alot of the amazon apps
zach61797 said:
lol i just deleted i deleted alot of the amazon apps
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that's fine till something doesn't work
sd_shadow said:
that's fine till something doesn't work
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ive been replaceing apps with google versions where i can
zach61797 said:
ive been replaceing apps with google versions where i can
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how did you do to delete app shop
I am looking for the same information.
Previously, you just had to Rename /system/app/MarketIntentProxy.apk to something like MarketIntentProxy.bak and you would be able to have apps launch Google Play Store.
On 5.3.1, the apk is not in /system/app/ or may have been renamed?
THIS IS FOR ANDROID 6.0+ ONLY!!!
This is mod I use on my LG V10.
Package was originally created as an add-on for Eliminater74's Rom.
I just ported it over as a flashable zip for my use but I figured I'd share.
Put zip on your external sd card and flash from twrp.
You will get a few "BlackBerry services not working " in the beginning but they will soon go away after some usage. These apps were on the BlackBerry Priv and are pretty useful especially the Hub. If there are some apps you don't like, just uninstall or freeze with titanium backup.
There is a launcher, contacts, calendar, bbhub, password keeper..... just a bunch of stuff.
Enjoy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0B0RvQXKFIbXzB5ejN4M2ZDMzQ/view?usp=drivesdk
Where I got the flashable apps package
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/flashable-appsflash-apps-internal-t2809020
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Tells me that I need to upgrade the Blackberry Services.
When I can click Yes - it takes me to the Google app store and there says that my device isn't compatible...
joecoeur said:
Tells me that I need to upgrade the Blackberry Services.
When I can click Yes - it takes me to the Google app store and there says that my device isn't compatible...
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Weird. Never had that happen.
Just to clarify;
What device?
What version of Android?
-sent from this device using this app.
OriginalShinken1 said:
Weird. Never had that happen.
Just to clarify;
What device?
What version of Android?
-sent from this device using this app.
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Samsung J7 - SMJ700H
Android 6.0.1
joecoeur said:
Samsung J7 - SMJ700H
Android 6.0.1
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Do you use titanium backup? If so, under preferences you can use market doctor to attach app links to play store and that should help. But, j700h is outside the U.S.? That might be the issue but I can't say for sure. Try market doctor and let me know please.
Thanks.
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.
OriginalShinken1 said:
Do you use titanium backup? If so, under preferences you can use market doctor to attach app links to play store and that should help. But, j700h is outside the U.S.? That might be the issue but I can't say for sure. Try market doctor and let me know please.
Thanks.
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I have installed the apps from the non rooted apps by Cobalt 32.. comes to the same thing
joecoeur said:
I have installed the apps from the non rooted apps by Cobalt 32.. comes to the same thing
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You lost me there. What non- rooted apps?
- Just looked it up. Didn't even know about that page. So did you use the BlackBerry manager as described?
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.
Yes, installed the Blackberry Manager by Colbalt and it lets you install all the apps.
I prefer however downloading the folders from Colbalt (just check one of the previous posts on the thread) and install the apps I like (blackberry hub, calendar and keyboard) -the rest are just average (contacts on MM is way better than that of BB)
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You lost me there. What non- rooted apps?
- Just looked it up. Didn't even know about that page. So did you use the BlackBerry manager as described?
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.
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