It appears that Android market allows downloading apps without checking phone's lcd density any more.
Until yesterday, I couldn't download lots of Android apps because market did not allow me to download because of compatibility issue. To download, I had to change the density to default 240 and delete cache/data and reboot.
Starting from this morning, I can download any apps with density 200.
This means that Android market is not checking the device's resolution any more or they put the Epic4gt to their database with many other allowable densities?
Does anybody else notice that?
I hope this also work for you.
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OK. I tested it out a lot more after the above post.
My finding is, there was nothing changed from Android market. Possibly, each app could be changed for its supporting devices and resolutions. But, it's not my case here.
Definitely, Android market has some databases handling the devices and resolutions per each applications. So, first thing is, you need to find out the most commonly accepted resolutions for your device. After that,
1. Set or change your device resolution (density) from build.prop file in \system folder (Don't touch anything else except the ro.sf.lcd_density value). You can use many tools to edit this file.
example: In here 240 is the most commonly accepted LCD density for D710 from Android market
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
2. If Market app is open, then close it and be sure it's not running thru task manager. Go to the Application Manager and delete the cache and data.
3. Reboot and check if the app is downloadable.
4. Go back to build.prop file and change the resolution that you want to use.
example:
ro.sf.lcd_density=190
5. save the file and reboot the phone. Most important thing in here is, DON'T wipe the cache or data. Based on my test, market app uses the first successful configuration data instead of reloading it every time. So, if you wipe the data or cache by some reason, you need to this steps again.
6. Try the market download with the solution that you want to keep.
Bingo!
This steps are based on my test and it worked well on my system -ICS FB27. I don't know how it would work on different build or ROM but I think it would be quite common over most ROMs and build. Do it with your own RISK!
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That.sucks I just bought the density modder pro app a few weeks ago.
kobridge said:
It appears that Android market allows downloading apps without checking phone's lcd density any more.
Until yesterday, I couldn't download lots of Android apps because market did not allow me to download because of compatibility issue. To download, I had to change the density to default 240 and delete cache and reboot.
Starting from this morning, I can download any apps with density 200.
This means that Android market is not checking the device's resolution any more or they put the Epic4gt to their database with many other allowable densities?
Does anybody else notice that?
I hope this also work for you.
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It's quite a bit better for me, but I still get a few "device not compatible" messages for apps that I know are compatible, like quickpic, when running at 190.
blackroseMD1 said:
It's quite a bit better for me, but I still get a few "device not compatible" messages for apps that I know are compatible, like quickpic, when running at 190.
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I just tested out quickpic with 190 and 200. 190 does not work but 200 works. I know that 200 was not working until yesterday. This means that A.droid market only added some commonly used densities for D710 or for all devices?
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Correct me if I am wrong here...don't you have to be either 160, 200, or stock 240 or you will run into issues?
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JohnCorleone said:
Correct me if I am wrong here...don't you have to be either 160, 200, or stock 240 or you will run into issues?
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Native resolutions are/were 140, 160, 240.
I'd love to be able to run at 160, but it causes com.android.phone to force close.
blackroseMD1 said:
I'd love to be able to run at 160, but it causes com.android.phone to force close.
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Say wah? I run 160 all the time, but 200 is the sweet spot for me.
blackroseMD1 said:
I'd love to be able to run at 160, but it causes com.android.phone to force close.
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I think it depends on other variables. I just switched my Nexus to 160 to see if the dialer would be offset and apps would download and it works fine. It has same stock 240...On a stock setup dialer is offset at 160 so theme makes a difference too
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What is this resumolution you gents speak of
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iSaint said:
What is this resumolution you gents speak of
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Inside ROM Toolbox...
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phatmanxxl said:
Say wah? I run 160 all the time, but 200 is the sweet spot for me.
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Well, on other roms I can hit 160 just fine, but on CM9 it causes phone to FC.
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Inside ROM Toolbox...
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Haha I knew
Thanks for actually replying though
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blackroseMD1 said:
It's quite a bit better for me, but I still get a few "device not compatible" messages for apps that I know are compatible, like quickpic, when running at 190.
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Could you try it again with the method that I posted again in top thread?
When you guys are changing your densitys'. What launcher are you using? TW sure does look stupid rockin 160 lol
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AVAH0LIC said:
When you guys are changing your densitys'. What launcher are you using? TW sure does look stupid rockin 160 lol
Epic 4G Touch perfected by Calk!
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For me, I use Go Launcher EX. It still has lots of widgets and looks not bad on ICS and GB. For ICS only, some likes Nova launcher because it's better fit for ICS.
I do not use the Nova yet because it does not have widgets as much as Go Launcher.
AVAH0LIC said:
When you guys are changing your densitys'. What launcher are you using? TW sure does look stupid rockin 160 lol
Epic 4G Touch perfected by Calk!
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ADW EX here, most of the launchers look fine at the lower DPI, use a third party dialer, calendar, and calculator app as well as the TW ones will also be borked.
Worked brilliantly!
Currently running Blazer ROM 4.1 w/ EL29 (Gingerbread).
1) Checked that the LCD density was set to 240 via build prop.
2) Opened task manager and check to make sure the Market app was not open.
3) Went to manage the Market App and took it a step further by uninstalling update, deleting cache and delete data.
4) Started the market app, and confirmed I could see the Holo Launcher as a downloadable item.
5) Went into build.prop (using ES File Explorer) and set lcd density to 200. Saved file.
6) Rebooted phone, and went into Market and sure enough, I could see holo launcher.
Awesome job OP!
I use the clear cache/data and reboot method, but my market seems to reset.or something because the Movies tab disappears and apps say not compatible until i rinse and repeat.
I haven't seen a common factor between when it happens. It just seems random.
Has anyone else seen this?
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Yes, I have. I'm experiencing this now. It seemed to work once and then a reboot of my phone seemed to undo it. Very very annoying.
I got a little problem here, and I'm not sure how to fix it. :/
Since I flashed AOKP b27 and Franco kernel, i've been having a lot of compatibility issues with most apps on the market, so i can't install them, or update the ones already installed.
Any suggestions?
Put your LCD density back to normal.
adrynalyne said:
Put your LCD density back to normal.
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With density set at 320 doesn't work, I tried with every density value from 240 to 340. :/
Put your density back to normal and wipe Play Store Cache/Data and reboot.
How do I clear play store's cache and data?
Edit: ok, from the settings.
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It you have DPI issues, ty this modded Vending.apk, it should fix all your probelms
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7812701/Vending.apk
Copy and replace, in system apps
jhericurls said:
It you have DPI issues, ty this modded Vending.apk, it should fix all your probelms
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7812701/Vending.apk
Copy and replace, in system apps
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It crashes, sadly. ):
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I was wondering how and what the benefits of changing the DPI on this phone is. And if there are any down falls..thanks!
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It makes everything on your phone smaller. So technically it makes your screen bigger. If you get an app called ROM toolbox, you can do it thru there. You can use root explorer our similar app, and change the build prop manually. I like using 180. Stock is 240. 200 also looks nice. The only downfall is your market will not let you install some apps. It will say your device is not compatible. There are apps in the market that will fool the market app into thinking you are still on stock density. You can always return to stock, download the apps you want then change the density back to what you want. You may have to wipe data under Google playstore, inbetween changing it. Hope this all helps.
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Micronads said:
It makes everything on your phone smaller. So technically it makes your screen bigger. If you get an app called ROM toolbox, you can do it thru there. You can use root explorer our similar app, and change the build prop manually. I like using 180. Stock is 240. 200 also looks nice. The only downfall is your market will not let you install some apps. It will say your device is not compatible. There are apps in the market that will fool the market app into thinking you are still on stock density. You can always return to stock, download the apps you want then change the density back to what you want. You may have to wipe data under Google playstore, inbetween changing it. Hope this all helps.
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So if I change to 180, can't I just uninstall the market, and re install one that works with 180dpi? Also, no apps will fc right? That's the main thing...can't have any apps fcing on me lol. Thanks so much!
Edit: So I changed it to 180 and everything is wayyyyy too blurry for me. Tried 200 and everything fc. So back to 240 it is...
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Scoutamis said:
So if I change to 180, can't I just uninstall the market, and re install one that works with 180dpi? Also, no apps will fc right? That's the main thing...can't have any apps fcing on me lol. Thanks so much!
Edit: So I changed it to 180 and everything is wayyyyy too blurry for me. Tried 200 and everything fc. So back to 240 it is...
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Try 220 thats what i use with no problems other than the play store issue.
sinfulgray said:
Try 220 thats what i use with no problems other than the play store issue.
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Alright I'll report back
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I changed my density to 200 but now apps in the market are not compatible. Is there certain things i have to do ? I use to have aokp and they will give u instructions on how to change the density with the market still working. I tried it that way but it didn't seem to work. Is there another way ? I'm running darkside tlle4 v1.
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Download density modder pro. It has the option to trick the playstore into thinking its the right density
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Try this.
1. Go back to 240 and reinstall market to make it work correctly. This is important that it works perfectly.
2. Now go back to the screen where you are able to uninstall play store and press on clear data.
3. Change ur density to 160. And open play store. Press accept.
4. Now go back to whatever density u want to use.
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It worked for a couple of minutes but then apps were not compatible anymore.
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Anyone else having problems downloading certain apps from the play store? The error that appears where the install button would be says "this app isn't compatible with your device ".....anyone know anything about that and/or a possible solution for this problem? Its happening with apps that I have used before.
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Did you change your dpi?
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What app and rom? Some custom roms have apps bundled that are bot officially compatible with the pgone. Also the dpi thing as mentioned.
I'm currently running kingkang 3.2 and dpi is all set for 240 or higher. Is there a work around for this?
The app that I was trying to update was Google now...and its happening with apps like dolphin browser and mint.
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Im actually having the same issue on ParanoidAndroid.
I'm having similar issue on Universe ics rom.
nandroid just in case. then make sure dpi is set correctly. on pa backup current settings and reset all back to original. reboot. then clear data on market and uninstall Play updates. reboot. try play store again. on pa you xan then restore your dpi backup and reboot again.