Hi,
I'm really hoping someone can help or at the very least, put me out of my misery. My little girl loves playing Sims Freeplay that I downloaded from the Play Store onto my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7". So, we purchased a Nook HD for Christmas for her. After switching on for the first time, and loading the Play Store, Sims Freeplay didnt even appear on the Play Store. After searching through google it came up with the error message 'Your device isnt compatible with this version'.
After searching online, it was suggested that a rooted Nook HD would allow access to all Play Store Apps. So, I followed the root instructions on this site and downloaded CM 10-1-3 with all of the other relevant programs and installed. Everything went fine and I have a rooted Nook HD, great. Unfortunately, this has not solved the problem of Sims Freeplay. It still doesnt appear on the Play Store and when accessing it via Google it still gives the same error message.
Other users have suggested changing the LCD dpi resolution to 240 but this is the resolution already installed on CM 10-1-3. I have also tried changing it to 320 and 170 (which I believe is the dpi for the Samsung Tab 2 7") but with no joy.
Is there actually a way around this problem because if there isnt I would rather know as this was the main reason for buying my daughter her own tablet in the first place. Should I sell it and replace with a compatible device or is there something I have missed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I cannot find a solution anywhere.
Stuart.
There is a way to get the game on your HD device with CM installed (through the 1mobile.com store), which I tried, but it would not run. It said it could not connect to the EA server and to contact customer support. You might want to try a different device.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
One thing to try is grabbing the APK for the app from your compatible tablet and then sideloading it on your HD. I do this sometimes on my Nexus 7 for the Comcast email/accounts app, then move it to my HD+ and install it. The app I use to grab the APK is called "APK Fetcher" in the play store.
That said, the app may or may not run well on your HD, but it doesn't cost anything to try.
Oops, posted at the same time as Leapinlar (who would know better). Only other thought is: I wonder if the game would run on stock ? You can sideload apps on stock without root.
rhyang said:
One thing to try is grabbing the APK for the app from your compatible tablet and then sideloading it on your HD. I do this sometimes on my Nexus 7 for the Comcast email/accounts app, then move it to my HD+ and install it. The app I use to grab the APK is called "APK Fetcher" in the play store.
That said, the app may or may not run well on your HD, but it doesn't cost anything to try.
Oops, posted at the same time as Leapinlar (who would know better). Only other thought is: I wonder if the game would run on stock ? You can sideload apps on stock without root.
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Seems strange, some people claim to have got it working by changing the LCD DPI which I have tried myself both up and down but it has done nothing. Do you think that DPI would have anything to do with why the device is coming up as incompatible?.
Someone else suggested installing a modded version of Play Store which is claimed to get rid of the problem but to be honest I dont really understand that process.
It's annoying that a tablet that I found to be inferior to the Nook HD (Samsung Tab 2 7") works perfectly but the Nook HD doesnt work at all (neither does the Nook HD+ for that matter I think).
Stuart.
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Ok, I have somewhat basic question I think...
Does the Kindle app still work with a rooted NC?
Here is my scenario..
I bought my Nook Color around the 5th of Jan and registered it with my gmail account. I rooted it, and installed the Kindle app, and a couple other things to verify it worked.
I deployed to Afghanistan ( where I am now ) and decided I wanted to buy a book from the BN store. Since I registered with gmail, and I am out of the country I couldnt get the book to download. I talked with customer service and they assured me that if I was to de register/re register with my military email then I would be gtg.
So.. I did that. De registered, and then the nook went crazy on me. I looked through all the posts and blah blah. I finally found how to get the nook to reboot to original. I was able to get it going, got it re registered with my Military email, and bought a book.
Now, I re rooted the nook with 2.12.25 ( after I re upgraded to version 1.0.1 ) and am able to get all the apps I had before except for the one I actually want... The Kindle reader.
So, again I have to ask... Is the kindle app dead now? Or maybe it detects I am out of the country and says I am out of luck?
Also, I have installed AppBrain App Market. I have found the app on that, and when I try to instal it just hangs up, then goes back to the market.
When I search for the app with the regular Market it won't show up at all.
Any help would be much appreciated, and sorry for the long story for such a small question!
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I copied the Kindle App from my Nook Color and uploaded to dropbox. Hope this can help.
It works for me. My best guess would be that it detects you're out of the country. You might call Amazon and just tell them you're running the Kindle app on an Android device and it won't work. Thanks for serving our country.
lazinase;10931728 I copied the Kindle App from my Nook Color and uploaded to dropbox. Hope this can help.[/QUOTE said:
I will give this a shot. I assume I can log in with my nook and download that link you posted? I don't really know how the dropbox thing works...
Also, thanks for your input A nonymous, and it is my pleasure.
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Thanks guys! I got it to work by downloading it out of the Dropbox thing!
Does anyone else when using kindle have the scroll slider bar on the bottom on the kindle cut off when running it on 2.1? I have tried different launcher and hidden the stock launcher but it always come back when running the kindle app. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi,
I find that some apps seem to be incompatible with rooted Nook HD+. These are NY Times app, Zagat and Yelp. Especially in the case of NY Times app, I tried even older versions, but no luck. Anybody has other thoughts?
Thank you.
Regards,
RaliR
RALIR said:
Hi,
I find that some apps seem to be incompatible with rooted Nook HD+. These are NY Times app, Zagat and Yelp. Especially in the case of NY Times app, I tried even older versions, but no luck. Anybody has other thoughts?
Thank you.
Regards,
RaliR
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Have you tried sideloading the apps directly from their respective sites?
Did side loading work
RALIR said:
Hi,
I find that some apps seem to be incompatible with rooted Nook HD+. These are NY Times app, Zagat and Yelp. Especially in the case of NY Times app, I tried even older versions, but no luck. Anybody has other thoughts?
Thank you.
Regards,
RaliR
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I am having some of the same issues with incompatible apps.
vra111 said:
I am having some of the same issues with incompatible apps.
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Those same apps or Play Store just saying some are incompatible? If the latter, it does not mean they won't run, just that Play Store won't let you install them. Get them somewhere else.
Sent from my Nook HD running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
Use Real APK Leecher to download apks from Play Store. You can create second gmail account and use your Android phone "device id" for this program if you wonder about your own security and anonymity.
Titanium Backup is what worked for me.
Looks like you need Titanium Backup, even though is priced, it's worth every penny.
You will need (like me) a spare rooted phone which had the applications I couldn't install in my HD+.
Watch this official video from TB, it will show you how it's done:
watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pZdqITHxCsM
Sv: [q] apps not compatible with rooted nook hd+?
ES File explorer let's you back up apps. (Or maybe you need Task Manager as well. Both are free anyway and open from within the File Explorer).
Much to my surprise both my phones let me backup and "extract" apps without being rooted.
Hi,
I just got a hd+ 32gb, I would like to add some apps from gplay. What can I do at this point? Do I have to wait until the root is updated?
Thanks,
Steve
piperman7 said:
Hi,
I just got a hd+ 32gb, I would like to add some apps from gplay. What can I do at this point? Do I have to wait until the root is updated?
Thanks,
Steve
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I'll suggest you read the answer to my similar (ish) question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063230
You'll need a 4GB or larger micro-SD card... then follow the instructions. I have GooglePlay (gapps) running on my device.
Be warned that I'm having about 80% success with "device compatibility" for software; Google Chrome doesn't appear compatible, Firefox or Dolphin browsers work fine.
Below are highlights of the incompatibilities for me; note that i'm not listing the many many others that do work.
Words with Friends works, Draw Me Something crashes.
The new Need For Speed works, Asphalt 7 crashes.
PvZ doesn't work; Doodle Jump does.
Etc
curiousmike said:
I'll suggest you read the answer to my similar (ish) question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063230
You'll need a 4GB or larger micro-SD card... then follow the instructions. I have GooglePlay (gapps) running on my device.
Be warned that I'm having about 80% success with "device compatibility" for software; Google Chrome doesn't appear compatible, Firefox or Dolphin browsers work fine.
Below are highlights of the incompatibilities for me; note that i'm not listing the many many others that do work.
Words with Friends works, Draw Me Something crashes.
The new Need For Speed works, Asphalt 7 crashes.
PvZ doesn't work; Doodle Jump does.
Etc
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Also, to let you know, a lot of apps (e.g. Evernote) which show as not compatible when you look on google play, will work just fine when you sideload them. See Leapinlar's tips thread for more info on that, you need to get adb working.
Chrome Works
curiousmike said:
I'll suggest you read the answer to my similar (ish) question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063230
You'll need a 4GB or larger micro-SD card... then follow the instructions. I have GooglePlay (gapps) running on my device.
Be warned that I'm having about 80% success with "device compatibility" for software; Google Chrome doesn't appear compatible, Firefox or Dolphin browsers work fine.
Below are highlights of the incompatibilities for me; note that i'm not listing the many many others that do work.
Words with Friends works, Draw Me Something crashes.
The new Need For Speed works, Asphalt 7 crashes.
PvZ doesn't work; Doodle Jump does.
Etc
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Chrome and all apps that say not compatible should work. Just download the .apk file then install them. I downloaded them from APKTOP
epicavi said:
Chrome and all apps that say not compatible should work. Just download the .apk file then install them. I downloaded them from APKTOP
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I just tried Chrome_18_0_1026320.apk but after installing that version doesn't work on HD+ 2.0.5 (not rooted after last update).
I didn't sideload but used Google drive to get the apk to the HD+ and installed it from there. Don't think that should make any difference.
Anyone has a different version working?
has anyone found a way to get google voice working?
abense said:
has anyone found a way to get google voice working?
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Not on stock. I want it badly, but it does not work. Works great on CM10.
Sent from my HD+ running CM10 on SD with XDA Premium
Hey forum.
Before I begin, I'd just like to say this forum is incredible Been a massive help so far! So big thanks.
Anyway, I recently rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7". Incredible, and one of the bets decisions Ive made in regards to my tech.
However, after a few days, it seems to "de-root" itself. My Go Launcher HD disappears (reset to Home), the special offers come back (the ads on the lock screen - i change that as soon as im rooted), and the Superuser disappears. I still have Google Play Store etc, and can reinstall Superuser. The problem is, it still seems not to be rooted any longer.
I use ES3 file explorer, with the root manager, and after this rubbish happens, when I try to access the root manager i get "Test failed. Your phone is not compatible" or something like that.
So I simply reroot, and it's all back to normal (albeit with some annoyances such as having to reinstall Go Launcher).
I've not blocked OTA updates, so is it that?
Thanks for any help!
Ben.
I believe Amazon has updated the OS a few times over the last week or so. This will "de-root" the device each time.
Sent from my XT894 using Tapatalk 2
wallpaper issue update 8.4.3
Since the first update to 8.4.1, i have been problems with wallpapers of my kindle fire HD 8.9''. I re-rooted the kindle many times, and actually i tried different launchers as nova or go launcher, however the wallpaper is impossible to change. ¿Some ideas to fix it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295750
On page 8 I posted a fix for the wallpaper, but I have hit and miss problems with bricking, suggest having a factory cable or twrp handy in case something happens. Feel free to try it.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
Wall
stunts513 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295750
On page 8 I posted a fix for the wallpaper, but I have hit and miss problems with bricking, suggest having a factory cable or twrp handy in case something happens. Feel free to try it.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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There are some way to do this easier??? or what files we need to modify...
I see that you use CM10.1 why did you change it? I would like to change but there are a few issues with this so If i have a stable system (however the wallpaper doesnt work) why i should change?
I changed because I wanted to try cm10.1 then said to myself this is so much better, also I'm staying with cm10.1 because I don't like where amazon is going with the os, they just released another update that makes my fix not work because it now has an encrypted framework-res.apk, and I don't know if I can unobfuscate it, still waiting on someone to send me the new framework-res so I can analyze it. And i heard a rumor that they are going to patch the root exploit soon so i prefer stay in on something else that I don't have to constantly maintain and have compatibility problems with. Oh and despite then fact that cm is slightly unstable, i would call it stable enough to use overall. I having had the buggy mic issue yet nor have I had the 3d render issue when I played a 3d game, only problem I had was Google music related and I am not sure if other people have had it. I think HDMI may be slightly buggy but I don't know I have no minihdmi to HDMI cables. But having a full android is is worth it in my opinion, though if you use amazon prime I guess that would be reason enough to not change changes over because there's no such thing outside of kindle os from what I understand. Ironically most of my reading I do on a kindle isn't books but manga... So I have not really touched the bookstore.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
BRPW said:
Hey forum.
Before I begin, I'd just like to say this forum is incredible Been a massive help so far! So big thanks.
Anyway, I recently rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7". Incredible, and one of the bets decisions Ive made in regards to my tech.
However, after a few days, it seems to "de-root" itself. My Go Launcher HD disappears (reset to Home), the special offers come back (the ads on the lock screen - i change that as soon as im rooted), and the Superuser disappears. I still have Google Play Store etc, and can reinstall Superuser. The problem is, it still seems not to be rooted any longer.
I use ES3 file explorer, with the root manager, and after this rubbish happens, when I try to access the root manager i get "Test failed. Your phone is not compatible" or something like that.
So I simply reroot, and it's all back to normal (albeit with some annoyances such as having to reinstall Go Launcher).
I've not blocked OTA updates, so is it that?
Thanks for any help!
Ben.
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Either flash CM10 or Hashcode's ROM that stops OTA updates.
I just installed Cyanogen 10.1 but the nook app from GooglePlay says it's not compatible with my device... And now when i go back to the play store it wont even show up when i search for it. I see there were some others with the same issue a while back but no one replied with a fix.
Does anyone have some ideas?? wife won't be too thrilled if she can't get her precious smut books.
Thanks
Happy wife = Happy life
screw it... I found a .apk for the current version. installed. works.
Found the file at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545664
Every other app that i find for this device works just fine so i'm not going to put too much fuss into finding out why it wouldn't install from the google play market.
Although if anyone has had this happen and found out the cause i'd be interested to see what it was for future reference.
Thanks