I have two Acer tablets, an Iconia A100 and Iconia A500. Both came with the Android Market app installed. When the Google Play Store app became available last month, my Acer Iconia A500 tablet automatically installed the new app.
My Acer Iconia A100 still has the Android Market app; it never updated to the Google Play Store app. I have the latest stock operating system (Android 3.2, Build Acer_A100_1.018.05_COM_GEN2). Google tells me that Acer is responsible for pushing the Google Play Store app to the tablet.
Have any of you in the U.S. received an automatic update to the Google Play Store app on your A100? If so, approximately how long ago? I'm fine with keeping the Android Market app, but will it work okay with Ice Cream Sandwich once that's pushed later this month?
Thanks for your assistance!
The only difference I can discern between my "Market" app and the "Play" App is the icon.
AndroidDreamer said:
I have two Acer tablets, an Iconia A100 and Iconia A500. Both came with the Android Market app installed. When the Google Play Store app became available last month, my Acer Iconia A500 tablet automatically installed the new app.
My Acer Iconia A100 still has the Android Market app; it never updated to the Google Play Store app. I have the latest stock operating system (Android 3.2, Build Acer_A100_1.018.05_COM_GEN2). Google tells me that Acer is responsible for pushing the Google Play Store app to the tablet.
Have any of you in the U.S. received an automatic update to the Google Play Store app on your A100? If so, approximately how long ago? I'm fine with keeping the Android Market app, but will it work okay with Ice Cream Sandwich once that's pushed later this month?
Thanks for your assistance!
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Only thing different is the name...on 3.2.1 it will automatically update once you click on the android market icon...the process is less than 10 seconds...maybe you should upgrade to 3.2.1?
Thanks for your responses!
cheeb said:
Only thing different is the name...on 3.2.1 it will automatically update once you click on the android market icon...the process is less than 10 seconds...maybe you should upgrade to 3.2.1?
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When I go to "About Tablet" and click on "System Update," it tells me "Your device is up to date." How do I get 3.2.1 on my A100? I'm not very Android-savvy beyond the basics and I don't want to mess up the tablet!
The only thing different is the name. You are better off waiting for the ICS update next week then messing with trying to get the 3.2.1 update.
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The only thing different is the name. You are better off waiting for the ICS update next week then messing with trying to get the 3.2.1 update.
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I'm actually fine with the Android Market app. My only concern is if ICS will still be pushed to my A100 around April 27th if I'm currently running 3.2, or will 3.2.1 be required before that will happen?
My Acer Iconia A500 has 3.2.1 and I received an "Iconia Tab Update Enhancement" on that tablet earlier this month (which I understand is for the A500/501 only, in preparation for ICS). Nothing like that has come through on my A100, and I'm wondering if it's because I don't have 3.2.1.
I rather have my icon say Google Market rather that Play. The latter seems a little corny to me.
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After starting this thread, I sent an email to Acer. I told them that my A100 has Android 3.2 and the Android Market app, and I asked if it will be necessary to update to 3.2.1 before the 4.0 upgrade next week.
In part, here is their reply:
I have verified your product serial number and found that the unit is covered under the standard limited warranty.
I suggest you to wait for few days as the new version of the operating system would be installed on your system sooner or later.
If you are not getting the new operating system, then you can for sure contact us back again.
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Very vague. Well, a few hours after receiving their reply, my Android Market app was updated to Google Play, and I received notification of several app updates. My A100 has not been updated to 3.2.1, however. When I check on the device it still says "Your device is up to date."
The tech support person did not answer my question as to whether it's essential to have 3.2.1 before the tablet can update to 4.0. Does anyone here know? Also, how long ago did you receive the 3.2.1 update? Was it months ago or more recently?
Maybe he doesn't know. The 3.2.1 update is suppose to fix some issues with the headphones (from what I've read). PS: Version 3.2.1 was released quite a while ago.
Thanks for your reply, dansul. I did a Google search and learned that 3.2.1 was sent out to the U.S. in January. I also found some forum posts saying that Build GEN2 (the version I have) didn't get 3.2.1.
I'll just wait and see if 4.0 comes to my A100. If I don't see it by early May then I'll contact Acer.
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Since my post count is so low I have to start a new thread for this, sorry about that.
I just installed the ICS Beta III
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343361
A half hour later or so I get an email from Google 'Welcoming me to my Galaxy Nexus'.
Has this happened to anyone else???
Did you happen to wander into the about section and click on system updates?
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Did you happen to wander into the about section and click on system updates?
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Nope, I flashed the ROM then downloaded a couple of apps from the Market as I was doing that I got the email.
All the links go to Google. I am just wondering is it something buried in the ICS code. Once you log on with your Google account it sends out a standard email to the account.
I don't really want to bother any of the dev's with it. They have enough to worry about right now without someone hassling them about something that is not that important in the grander sceme of things.
It's because the galaxy nexus is the only ICS Device with release codes for market so far. That will disappear once a more similar HTC device is released with ICS and we have a broader selection of release codes to choose from. Earlier beta's ran on test codes. They can be changed in build.prop.
Cheers man. I just could not understand it since it did not happen when I flashed the 1st and 2nd beta roms.
Thanks for posting this MrBC I also got this email and was curious about it.
I got this email as well MrBC...
Of course they can track what ROM use are using to browse android market. For example, I have recently update to Android revolution 2.3.5 and now not able to install few app which I used to have earlier on stock ROM 2.3.4.
I also got this
just ignore it lol
what i wondered was if it thinks we have a nexus why can we still not see some android apps lol
It's still beta so there are plenty of bugs. Its possible that there is a framework bug, or some component is missing. Then there is still the fact the a lot of apps on market are listed as not compatible with ICS. I'd expect it to take until 2012 before we have a fully functioning ROM and a fully working market.
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Market says new mlb at bat 12 is not compatible with the nexus. What gives? Anyone have a way around this?
Oh and the Google wallet trick of opening in the phone browser then selecting market app doesn't work either. Just days item can't be found
It should be compatible. I have MLB at bat lite working on my nexus.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/atbat/
MLB.TV Device Requirements: Requires Android OS 2.2 or later, supported devices:
HTC Evo
HTC Evo Shift
HTC Thunderbolt
Motorola Droid 3
Motorola Droid Pro
Sony Xperia Play
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Must be because i am running 4.0.4? Had to shoe horn it in cause market days incompatible. Are you running stock?
Can you explain how you got it to install on 4.0.4? Did you buy it and then some how side load it?
I just installed the lite version on my stock GN through the web based market (market.android.com)
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Can you explain how you got it to install on 4.0.4? Did you buy it and then some how side load it?
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I made a titanium backup on My eris, then transferred the files over and restored them. Prolly an easier way, but it worked. Market doesn't recognize it tho, so won't be able to update. Gonna try a different ROM
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Must be because i am running 4.0.4? Had to shoe horn it in cause market days incompatible. Are you running stock?
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That sounds like the culprit. I'm on 4.0.3 and no problems here.
Having this issue as well, on my Galaxy S II. I'm on a leaked ICS rom... this might be the reason lol.
Tip, downgraded from 404 to 403 and installs from market fine.
klobkelosh said:
Market says new mlb at bat 12 is not compatible with the nexus. What gives? Anyone have a way around this?
Oh and the Google wallet trick of opening in the phone browser then selecting market app doesn't work either. Just days item can't be found
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i had the same problem last night when trying to download it and before i went back to 4.02 i tried Amazon App Store and it let me download it. so this should solve your problem. i'm running 4.04 rooted/unlocked
a little late, but here you go if anyone still needs this... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562236
I am running stock ICS yakju build and I no longer see Google play music or movies in the market. Does anyone else in Canada or other regions see this. Seems weird for pre installed apps to no longer show. Especially for updating purposes.
Yes, I cleared cache and data etc...
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I've pulled them from AOKP M4 for you.
I can still see Google Play Music in the Market but not if I do a regular search for it. I can find it under My Apps>All. It says that there is an update (v4.1.513) but when I try to apply the update it says "Update for Google Play Music could not be downloaded due to an error (940)". My installed version is v4.0.1.501. Running 4.0.1 yakjuux.
Still there for me on the LTE version. Running Codename Android 1.5.5 and Google Play 3.4.7.
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Still there for me on the LTE version. Running Codename Android 1.5.5 and Google Play 3.4.7.
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In that case I would guess that the newest version is only compatible with 4.0.3 or higher. I presume OP is on 4.0.2, so my guess is that Google is blocking the new music app for incomparable ICS versions. Probably still works anyway if anyone so chooses to install the apk, just not tested fully.
I not that I don't have the newest version, its that it is no longer in my apps list, so when a new update comes out, it wont be in the market for me and presumably other canadians.
Can other people in Canada or anywhere outside the US check to see if it is still in their market?
Just wondering if the suffering is over..lol. Lemme know peeps.
I have the leaked ROM from a few weeks back, but haven't been notified of an OTA update and, as of a minute ago, it shows that my OS is up to date.
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Just wondering if the suffering is over..lol. Lemme know peeps.
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Just got an notification for the update so I'm downloading ICS right now..... only thing is battery is at 12% and download at 40% .... hope the battery last lol.
Oh and I'm located in the Carribean on Antigua W.I
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I bought mine today and I came home, turned it on.. connected wifi..
Installed the first update.. Damn still HC..
Installed the second update... Mmm ICS..
I just wish we had a Kernel that would allow me to OC mine.
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I bought mine today and I came home, turned it on.. connected wifi..
Installed the first update.. Damn still HC..
Installed the second update... Mmm ICS..
I just wish we had a Kernel that would allow me to OC mine.
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That would be sweet
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Posponed update
i have posponed the update and now the tablet says to me that my system is updated. But im still running 3.2.1
I dont know whats happening.
Oh god you shouldn't have postponed it. I'll pray for you
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Oh god you shouldn't have postponed it. I'll pray for you
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Why you say that? when my tablet was new i have posponed te update and later made the update with no problems.
On ICS now and I'm wondering what was the hype?
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Hi, I just upgraded my A100 (US version) to the latest 4.0.3 software, but the newest software doesn't have any Chinese language display support. The older 3.2 software did. Does anyone know how to get the Chinese language support? Thanks!
What build number are you on? .014, .015, .017? I've heard the .017 pa_ca was missing languages. You might be able to manually change over to the .014, that has all of them, it is in the Dev section.
Still waiting. Gen 2 3.2.1
Still waiting too. 3.2.1 build Acer_A100_2.007.05_COM_GEN2. Rooted with Crossix's build.prop and SD card mount mods.
ACER_A100_2. 001.01_COM_GEN2
That's what mine says.
I'm rooted but no other mods.
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What build number are you on? .014, .015, .017? I've heard the .017 pa_ca was missing languages. You might be able to manually change over to the .014, that has all of them, it is in the Dev section.
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I am unsure of the build because my Dad has the A100 right now. Is there a way to add a language without rooting the device?
Gen2 3.2.1 here, still waiting. Mine is completely stock, not even rooted.
Was travelling and the OTA update request kept coming up while i was in Malaysia (visiting relatives). The update kept failing, I figured it might be because I used Titanium Backup to integrate some of the updated apps (gapps, etc) into the ROM and that I might have to revert to a stock rom. (I was running low on space, too many apps? )
Got back home to Canada and now it says that I'm up to date on HC? Has the OTA update been removed or has it been delayed in Canada?
Nope I Bought Mine On Sunday At The Source And It's Updated To Android 4.0.3, So I Rooted it And Now Am Waiting On The Case I Bought On Ebay And My New 32GB Card To Arrive So I Can Do That Memory Card Swap With It.
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Was travelling and the OTA update request kept coming up while i was in Malaysia (visiting relatives). The update kept failing, I figured it might be because I used Titanium Backup to integrate some of the updated apps (gapps, etc) into the ROM and that I might have to revert to a stock rom. (I was running low on space, too many apps? )
Got back home to Canada and now it says that I'm up to date on HC? Has the OTA update been removed or has it been delayed in Canada?
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nah dude, i haven't gotten the update either
I am still on 3.2.1 GEN 2. Been on it for a while. Update tells me that I am up to date. Support is useless. Talked with them 3 times and exchanged 3 emails. I tried several of their suggestions with no results. Got moved up to level support 2 days ago and they promised to call me with a solution. Still have not heard back. If this continues much longer I will try the downgrade to GEN 1 option or just go out and buy an I pad...
Not sure if we can link sites but this site shows new update coming to fire phone.
http://pocketnow.com/2014/12/17/amazon-fire-phone-update
VPN support
translation abilities
New message settings
the ability to block numbers
custom ringtones
improved camera ui
updates to improve battery life
Lock screen info which adds music controls and new notification options
I can't wait!
Hopefully with this new update we can still use google play.
Might have to take mine out of the box and upgrade.
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Might have to take mine out of the box and upgrade.
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Everything I can find that gives a version number says that the "new" upgrade is 3.6.8. If you recently purchased a new fire phone, you already HAVE 3.6.8. So, for those of us who got in on the $199 deal, we already have the update and we're getting nothing new at this time. I got all excited, but I already have 3.6.8.
You CAN sideload google apps (I can't get google photos, but I think that is a function of the underlying android os being 4.2.2). If anyone has an apk for google photos, I'd appreciate it. I couldn't find it on the play store.
ractar28 said:
Everything I can find that gives a version number says that the "new" upgrade is 3.6.8. If you recently purchased a new fire phone, you already HAVE 3.6.8. So, for those of us who got in on the $199 deal, we already have the update and we're getting nothing new at this time. I got all excited, but I already have 3.6.8.
You CAN sideload google apps (I can't get google photos, but I think that is a function of the underlying android os being 4.2.2). If anyone has an apk for google photos, I'd appreciate it. I couldn't find it on the play store.
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In my experience, Photos comes along for the ride when you install Google+. If you haven't done that yet, try installing it; if you have, then chances are the Fire Phone isn't going to display it as a separate app (unless you use a custom launcher).