So i've been wanting to install a couple apps lately and either i do not find them in the market or if I go through the web, i see that it is not compatible with my device.
I am running the latest version of MIUI (2.2.3 i think).
I've done some research and it seems that it is because of some values in the build.prop file.
I've changed the lcd_density from 240 to 200 but that did not help.
There is also the ro.build.description and the ro.build.fingerprint, but in this case i have no clue what to put in there.
I am sure i am not the only one.
What should i do?
thank you
adrien1977 said:
So i've been wanting to install a couple apps lately and either i do not find them in the market or if I go through the web, i see that it is not compatible with my device.
I am running the latest version of MIUI (2.2.3 i think).
I've done some research and it seems that it is because of some values in the build.prop file.
I've changed the lcd_density from 240 to 200 but that did not help.
There is also the ro.build.description and the ro.build.fingerprint, but in this case i have no clue what to put in there.
I am sure i am not the only one.
What should i do?
thank you
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Wrong thread post it in the q&a section
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First, you shoult probably ask in the right thread - General that is
But, to help just a bit ... Which apps are those you want to install? What is your device (G2 or DZ)? In which country are you located and who is yours cell provider? Some apps are available only in US and not available outside, some are available only for customers of some specific carrier. Were you able to install these apps before you installed this last ROM? If yes, what was the rom you used before?
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I had the same problem. In order to view certain apps that weren't available I had to change screen density back to her original 240 reboot, clear market data, sign back into market and then find the "incompatible apps" when the market is started it saves configurations such as density etc. after restarting market with the correct g2 density you can change back to a previous density setting and the market should still give you the apps that were once not available.
That is what fixed it for me, you may be experiencing something different.
Sorry about putting the app in the wrong thread.
I will try to move it to the Q&A forum.
As far as the other questions, i was trying to add the WD 2GO app. I also wanted to try the chrome beta today.
As far as the density, it was 240 all the time. I actually put it to 200 but did not help. I will put it back to 240 and see what happens.
thank you
PS: Forgot to add: I have the G2 from TMO US
You need to put it back to 240 then wipe cache and info from the market, then reboot......you should get everything back
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Nope. Been trying everything and it does not work.
LCD_density is back to 240 (it was originally 240 then i moved it to 200)
Cleared cache and even cleared cache of google framework.
This is annoying
Here, that's what you need : LCD density modder pro. There's a one click market fix.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpipro
Clear the market cache, clear market data.
oVeRdOsE solution worked.
Thanks a lot
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Can anyone tell me what the default stock screen density is on desire z? Ice had it changed for so long I can't remember what it is. I need to know due to market incompatibility issues when trying to get apps. Does anyone also know a fix for that at all? Something to stop it checking compatibility?
Default screen density is 240 i fixed the combatility issue by installing the old market... But maybe there is a better fix
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hoffmas said:
Default screen density is 240 i fixed the combatility issue by installing the old market... But maybe there is a better fix
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where can i get the old market from without having to raid my backup.
any idea if there is a way i can install both versions on my phone?
thats the guide i used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231358
i´m not sure if it destroys your market backup, but you could use my backup root or something similar...
i have no idea how it would be possible to install both versions...
cheers man
I use LCD Density Changer to drop down to 190. When I want to update apps in the market that are incompatible I use it to temporarily go back upto 240. Clear Data from the market app in Settings and next time you open it the apps should install fine. Then reboot and your resolution will revert back to 190.
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I think you only need to clear market data once...
1. reset LCD to 240
2. clear market data and restart market so it stores your new resolution
3. reset LCD to 190 and market should continue to work
I am using the latest version of Market (v3.3.11) and it works great at pixel densities of 190, 191, 200, and 210
(I am using the G-lite 1.07 ROM)
After flashing one of the ICS Roms, the android market says my device isn't compatible with Words with Friends and I can't download it..any ideas?
jdefran said:
After flashing one of the ICS Roms, the android market says my device isn't compatible with Words with Friends and I can't download it..any ideas?
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Often Android market compatibility issues arise from changes made to the LCD-density property in the build.prop file.
If you've got root access, you can google your device and 'build.prop' to find the standard. You can use ES File Explorer (or a range of others) to change the property. Then if you change it back, it should work again. That's if it's a market compatibility issue.
I've got an SGS2, and when I installed earlier ICS ROMs they also had problems with Words with Friends. It would install properly, but then freeze or crash...leading to the acore process ending.
If it's a custom ROM, try posting in the forum where you DL'ed it. Either the dev will already know about it, or he won't. In either case, he should be able to tell you if there's a fix, if there's a fix-work-in-progress, if it's a samsung problem, or if you're just SOL.
If it's a stock ICS from Sammy...well, you might just be out of luck.
Like the gentleman said above. It's probably due to changing your resolution. Fortunately, I had the same problem and did a lot of research and found a fix. There's 2 ways to fix it.
1. Set it back to the default resolution, then reboot and clear the market's memory.
2. Pay for LCD Density Modder Pro (3 bucks) on android market. It can fix it so the resolution doesn't screw up the market any more. This is the route I took and it worked great.
iivisionii said:
Like the gentleman said above. It's probably due to changing your resolution. Fortunately, I had the same problem and did a lot of research and found a fix. There's 2 ways to fix it.
1. Set it back to the default resolution, then reboot and clear the market's memory.
2. Pay for LCD Density Modder Pro (3 bucks) on android market. It can fix it so the resolution doesn't screw up the market any more. This is the route I took and it worked great.
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All LDMP does is have you download and install a modded market, right?
(Not knocking the app, just asking)
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sideload the apk??
or another trick ive read recently is to use the browser and find the app on the web market, click install, select the browser on the pop-up, sign into your account, select browser again on pop-up, click the back button once and that time select market not browser....hope u can follow all that and that it works??
I guess I'm just having a misunderstanding and any help is greatly appreciated.
So the stock DPI setting is 240, I dropped mine down to 190 or so give or take, and obviously that causes certain apps to not even appear on the market. Been using other places just to get apk files so they obviously work fine. I was under the impression that just changing back to 240dpi along with clearing market cache and resetting phone would re-allow me to see certain apps that aren't showing. I must be doing it wrong because this definitely isn't working for me lol
I've seen on other phones Market compatibility fixes to trick the market into thinking we have the stock DPI set. Do we have anything for our E4GT's that will achieve this trick.
I thought I wouldn't have a problem with just going back on fourth but showing off the phone and having to spend 2 minutes to go back and change settings just to download an app is kind of a hassle
Thanks again!
Get LCD Density Modder Pro and use it to patch the Store.
I've gone through a bunch of densities to find what I like, eventually settled on 206 as our screen is 206ppi. Quite happy with it.
I had to clear paly store cache/data, google framework cache/data and reboot. Worked for me.
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has anyone noticed that with the recent ICS leaks that alot of apps that were compatible with our phone are not now. On 4.0.3 leaks i could still get apps of the market, on the 4.0.4 leaks i can't. Example directv, on market says not compatible, walgreens app says not compatible. They were before, now they not. I have the apps in my dropbox so no biggie, but was just wondering if there is that much difference between 4.0.3 & 4.0.4 that would make apps not compatible anymore.
isaac2k10 said:
has anyone noticed that with the recent ICS leaks that alot of apps that were compatible with our phone are not now. On 4.0.3 leaks i could still get apps of the market, on the 4.0.4 leaks i can't. Example directv, on market says not compatible, walgreens app says not compatible. They were before, now they not. I have the apps in my dropbox so no biggie, but was just wondering if there is that much difference between 4.0.3 & 4.0.4 that would make apps not compatible anymore.
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That is a good observation Isaac.
I'm willing to bet that the apps check the build version that is written into the build.prop file. I'm not having issues but if someone is and knows how to edit their build.prop file maybe change this line back to 4.0.3 to see if it works:
ro.build.version.release=4.0.4
Well, after backing up their rom first of course.
Edit: FYI, do not edit build.prop unless you know what you're doing. The system may not boot if this file is edited incorrectly.
isaac2k10 said:
has anyone noticed that with the recent ICS leaks that alot of apps that were compatible with our phone are not now. On 4.0.3 leaks i could still get apps of the market, on the 4.0.4 leaks i can't. Example directv, on market says not compatible, walgreens app says not compatible. They were before, now they not. I have the apps in my dropbox so no biggie, but was just wondering if there is that much difference between 4.0.3 & 4.0.4 that would make apps not compatible anymore.
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Have you changed your dpi or installed a ROM that does? I am running AOKP latest and have no problem using Play Store Market apps. Perhaps open settings, manage apps, play store, clear cache then reboot?
HenryDCase said:
Have you changed your dpi or installed a ROM that does? I am running AOKP latest and have no problem using Play Store Market apps. Perhaps open settings, manage apps, play store, clear cache then reboot?
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Forgot about this too, 240dpi is the default setting.
Maybe that's it. My dpi is set to 215
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isaac2k10 said:
Maybe that's it. My dpi is set to 215
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If you change the dpi from 240, that will explain your problem. Change it back, clear Play cache, reboot. Should work fine.
HenryDCase said:
If you change the dpi from 240, that will explain your problem. Change it back, clear Play cache, reboot. Should work fine.
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anybody know why you have to change the dpi and all?
bigrndahouse said:
anybody know why you have to change the dpi and all?
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Different devices have different dpi and that is part of what Play Store checks. Example: if I change my dpi to under 190, 128 specially, Google will display tablet apps. So, if your dpi doesn't match the phone that Google detects, it breaks.
In the Tablet mode ui thread, there is a hacked Play Store that automatically reports your dpi as 240 so that it doesn't break.
Yea changing the dpi back fixed it
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bigrndahouse said:
anybody know why you have to change the dpi and all?
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I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2. I recently rooted it and installed the latest CM10 nightly. I also have Clockwork Recovery Mod v6 installed.
When I installed CM10, I did a complete wipe, format, etc. I flashed the latest gapps for JB (20121011-signed). I noticed right away that certain apps on the market are now saying "not compatible with your device" (Foursquare, Walmart, Google Goggles, and a few others).
Someone suggested changing my DPI. I switched ro.sf.lcd_density from 240 to 320 (and also tried 160 and 220). Rebooted. Didn't work. Still got the incompatible notice. I really don't think it's a DPI issue anymore. But are there other common DPIs that I should try? What's default for the S2?
I downloaded the Amazon AppStore and it allowed me to "download" these apps, but it would FAIL when it went to "install" them. They wouldn't simply error out during the install with "Application Not Installed" or something generic like that. This makes me think there's some setting on my phone that's wrong, and not necessarily just a problem with the app store.
Any other suggestions? It really seems odd to me that I'd "start from scratch" and get these incompatible notices from Google Play store. Can anyone else install or run these apps?
The incompatible notice is usually dpi-related. Try changing your dpi to 240 (the default) and then clearing the data on the play store. Reboot, open the play store and agree to the prompts. Exit again, and wait ten minutes. That usually clears it up for me.
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Beremat said:
The incompatible notice is usually dpi-related. Try changing your dpi to 240 (the default) and then clearing the data on the play store. Reboot, open the play store and agree to the prompts. Exit again, and wait ten minutes. That usually clears it up for me.
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I appreciate the help, but it didn't seem to work. I did all the steps exactly, and the apps still have incompatible notices.
When you say "Exit again" did you mean simply exit the Google Play store app? After opened the play store, agreed to the prompt, and then hit the home button. Waited 10 minutes and didn't seem to help.
Thanks again. Any other suggestions?
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I appreciate the help, but it didn't seem to work. I did all the steps exactly, and the apps still have incompatible notices.
When you say "Exit again" did you mean simply exit the Google Play store app? After opened the play store, agreed to the prompt, and then hit the home button. Waited 10 minutes and didn't seem to help.
Thanks again. Any other suggestions?
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Yeah, that's what I meant. Really strange sorry that I can't help you further.
kennedystephen said:
I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2. I recently rooted it and installed the latest CM10 nightly. I also have Clockwork Recovery Mod v6 installed.
When I installed CM10, I did a complete wipe, format, etc. I flashed the latest gapps for JB (20121011-signed). I noticed right away that certain apps on the market are now saying "not compatible with your device" (Foursquare, Walmart, Google Goggles, and a few others).
Someone suggested changing my DPI. I switched ro.sf.lcd_density from 240 to 320 (and also tried 160 and 220). Rebooted. Didn't work. Still got the incompatible notice. I really don't think it's a DPI issue anymore. But are there other common DPIs that I should try? What's default for the S2?
I downloaded the Amazon AppStore and it allowed me to "download" these apps, but it would FAIL when it went to "install" them. They wouldn't simply error out during the install with "Application Not Installed" or something generic like that. This makes me think there's some setting on my phone that's wrong, and not necessarily just a problem with the app store.
Any other suggestions? It really seems odd to me that I'd "start from scratch" and get these incompatible notices from Google Play store. Can anyone else install or run these apps?
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Beremat said:
The incompatible notice is usually dpi-related. Try changing your dpi to 240 (the default) and then clearing the data on the play store. Reboot, open the play store and agree to the prompts. Exit again, and wait ten minutes. That usually clears it up for me.
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This is how I fix it:
1 - adjust dpi back to 240 (stock for this phone)
2 - In settings/app manager, find Google play store & Google framework services
3 - force stop, wipe data & wipe cache
4 - same for both
5 - now you go to the settings/accounts and you need 2 Google accounts, cause you have to actually remove your main Google account, then re-add it
6 - reboot
If this doesn't fix, then the app is either not compatible with this device or something else is causing the issue..
Good luck!
sj
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From N7 forums.
I found this post.
jamesst20 said:
Hi,
To change your LCD density but avoid apps incompatibility, set your density back to 213.
Now, create a file in /data/local.prop and type in it :
qemu.sf.lcd_density=160
You can change the density to whatever you want, save and reboot
Please press thanks if I helped you
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This could help you. Just set it 240 instead of 213 for E4GT.
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