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[Q] Games without rooting?

I got my Note 2 just a day back, and hence I am trying to avoid rooting or dng anything or tht sorts for nw.
There are many .apk files of games available wch r rather paid on Google Play.
I wanted to ask it, whether it is possible to install and play these games, via .apk installation without the device being rooted.

ajoshi9194 said:
I got my Note 2 just a day back, and hence I am trying to avoid rooting or dng anything or tht sorts for nw.
There are many .apk files of games available wch r rather paid on Google Play.
I wanted to ask it, whether it is possible to install and play these games, via .apk installation without the device being rooted.
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Don't ask about installing Warez!
Support developers by buying their applications - don't steal them!
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[APP] Multi-User App Share

I have created an app that will help share apps across users on google's new 4.2 multi user feature.
Thanks to mentose457 and unwired for giving me the idea.
see this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994169)
It works by removing package elements from user's package-restriction.xml file to add the app and adding the package element back to remove the app. (located at \data\system\users\10\package-restrictions.xml where 10 is the user's id)
This is quickly thrown together and will likely have a ton of bugs, but I wanted to go ahead and get it out there for testing.
- This is BETA
-You must have ROOT
- This changes system data on non documented files it could screw something up.
- I'm not responsible for any problems this causes or lost data or bricked or broken devices
- please use cation
- it is currently built to run on main user to enable or disable apps on secondary users (once root is fully working on secondary users I will see about making it run correctly on secondary user's account)
- not tested thoroughly with paid apps*
- does not currently support system apps**
- due to the way I pull the app list from the package manager some installed apps may not show as available to add/remove
- apps installed first on a secondary user's profile will probably not show in the list to add/remove
*paid apps seemed to work but I did not have internet access during testing. My theory is that any paid apps that use Google's license verification will not work or not work for long. So adding your Google Account to the secondary user's play store is probably still the best way to share paid apps.
**The entries in the xml for system apps is different. Therefore I will have to research them more before getting it to work or deciding not to mess with those apps. Currently some will show not installed on other users even though they are and removing/adding them will not work correctly.
------> DOWNLOAD HERE https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=app_announcement
I'd love to get feedback to what is working and what is not. Also if anybody figures out anything more about the package-restriction.xml file I'd love to hear it. Especially when it comes to system apps.

Thanks mate added my sons Google account and it is all running perfectly. Seperate saves and account details for apps and allowing me to share my paid ones with him
First review on play store is up.
Will have a mess around with apps and report back but it appears to be running sweet at the moment
Cheers danny...
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I wanted to chime in as well. It is working on AOKP. Thanks again jeepguy04.

Looks like it's working for me too :thumbup:

Strange, I'm rooted. Using root apps such as cache mate, titanium & sixaxis.
Multi user app enabler says not rooted.
So does root checker??

DeadlyDazza said:
Strange, I'm rooted. Using root apps such as cache mate, titanium & sixaxis.
Multi user app enabler says not rooted.
So does root checker??
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On the first 'owner' account I'm rooted, but the second user account doesn't recognize root in apps shared through multi user app.

rkuijpers said:
On the first 'owner' account I'm rooted, but the second user account doesn't recognize root in apps shared through multi user app.
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That is a known issue (if you want to call it that). For me it's not a problem as my second user is a guest just like on my computer.
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mentose457 said:
That is a known issue (if you want to call it that). For me it's not a problem as my second user is a guest just like on my computer.
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I know, that's why I quoted the user I meant to answer
It wasn't meant as a negative comment, as I think this app is very useful.

I tried this with ten games and all worked fine (free and paid) except Retro Racing. It works with primary user but crashes with secondary user.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrqwak.retroracing

Do you think it is possible to have a shared folder for fotos and musik for multiple users?

some one post the apk my devices are not compatible lol

Great idea! My solution involves just buying everyone their own tablets.
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player911 said:
My solution involves just buying everyone their own tablets.
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... Fail

Does it works on nexus10 ?

agabe said:
Does it works on nexus10 ?
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Should work on any tablet running 4.2 (or phone if your custom rom enables the multiple user profiles)
joeyman08 said:
some one post the apk my devices are not compatible lol
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Currently I only have it available in the market to tablets to avoid confusion for people wondering why it doesn't work with their phone. Maybe I will change that since only nexus devices or phones with custom roms are running 4.2. Those users tend to be a little smarter and know if their phone has multiple user profiles or not.
Here is a link to the apk for anybody that can't see it in the market.
bergfex said:
Do you think it is possible to have a shared folder for fotos and musik for multiple users?
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The shared folder idea is interesting but beyond the scope of this app. Probably could do it with symlinks or something (not very knowledgeable in linux). Maybe I will look into it and either make another app or find a way to make it fit in with this app.

Yes. Symlinking the photos/music folders outside /data/ should work. But I don't have a 4.2 device(nor willing to set up an emulator) so I'm unsure.

Looking forward to trying on my p5113 CM 10.1
jeepguy04 said:
I have created an app that will help share apps across users on google's new 4.2 multi user feature.
Thanks to mentose457 and unwired for giving me the idea.
see this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994169)
It works by removing package elements from user's package-restriction.xml file to add the app and adding the package element back to remove the app. (located at \data\system\users\10\package-restrictions.xml where 10 is the user's id)
This is quickly thrown together and will likely have a ton of bugs, but I wanted to go ahead and get it out there for testing.
- This is BETA
-You must have ROOT
- This changes system data on non documented files it could screw something up.
- I'm not responsible for any problems this causes or lost data or bricked or broken devices
- please use cation
- it is currently built to run on main user to enable or disable apps on secondary users (once root is fully working on secondary users I will see about making it run correctly on secondary user's account)
- not tested thoroughly with paid apps*
- does not currently support system apps**
- due to the way I pull the app list from the package manager some installed apps may not show as available to add/remove
- apps installed first on a secondary user's profile will probably not show in the list to add/remove
*paid apps seemed to work but I did not have internet access during testing. My theory is that any paid apps that use Google's license verification will not work or not work for long. So adding your Google Account to the secondary user's play store is probably still the best way to share paid apps.
**The entries in the xml for system apps is different. Therefore I will have to research them more before getting it to work or deciding not to mess with those apps. Currently some will show not installed on other users even though they are and removing/adding them will not work correctly.
------> DOWNLOAD HERE https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=app_announcement
I'd love to get feedback to what is working and what is not. Also if anybody figures out anything more about the package-restriction.xml file I'd love to hear it. Especially when it comes to system apps.
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Great to see this is available
Thanks:good:

Why the full network access and google play billing service permissions?

excarnate said:
Why the full network access and google play billing service permissions?
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Google Play billing service is for accepting donations via in app purchase. Under settings anybody can donate if they feel the app has value to them... so far I've gotten two $1 donations...lol
network access is for connecting to internet for ads and also for ACRA (Application Crash Report for Android) it basically sends error reports to me to help fix errors. It can be disabled under settings if you do not want it reporting errors.

Does not populate menu on my Nexus 7.

Nexus 7- let's golf! 2 HD compatibility

Just curious if anyone has thing game running on a nexus 7? I have searched the play store and Gameloft site and there seems to be no way to download it. I don't want the newest version (3) as they seem to have ruined the game with in app purchases and weird timers. I have found .apks to test the game but they will not run, it installs fine, downloads additional data then says this is not a valid copy (I assume due to copy protection). I just want to have this game and if anyone can let me know a legit site to download it or even a place I can get it otherwise it would be greatly appreciated. I have downloaded several versions and could only get 1 to to install, all the rest had black screens and unfortunately this is the only version not labeled so I have no idea which version to even look for!
P.s. lucky patched shows no protection on this game either :/
Thanks !!!
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[game]asphalt 8 goes free on android

Asphalt 8 goes free on android...time to take some advantage guys..
hit the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA8HM

Cool...my device is not compatible? Lol side load I guess
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It was basically a free to play game even when it cost 99cents to buy.

eksasol said:
It was basically a free to play game even when it cost 99cents to buy.
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Oxymoron

nedooo said:
Oxymoron
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Gameloft games are made for maximum profit, they're the EA of mobile gaming. They forced their employees to work long hours, while this is the norm for gaming industry, 120hours a week has been quoted. They have poor users policy as well. They will purposefully make older games incompatible with newer devices or take them off the market even though you purchased the game and the device can run it, to promote their new ones. They originally charged 99cents for Asphalt 8, but the game is designed as free to play, as in you play for long hours to gain points/money in order to progress or upgrade and utilize in game purchases that way, milking more money from its users that way.

eksasol said:
Gameloft games are made for maximum profit, they're the EA of mobile gaming. They forced their employees to work long hours, while this is the norm for gaming industry, 120hours a week has been quoted. They have poor users policy as well. They will purposefully make older games incompatible with newer devices or take them off the market even though you purchased the game and the device can run it, to promote their new ones. They originally charged 99cents for Asphalt 8, but the game is designed as free to play, as in you play for long hours to gain points/money in order to progress or upgrade and utilize in game purchases that way, milking more money from its users that way.
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Anyway, it is a crap game compared to NFS and RR 2 (my extended elaboration), and I was just kidding
p.s. it is an oxymoron for real

my account banned due to suspicious activity, how to fix this?

The latest update runs better, even on high graphics its looking smooth
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Since the latest update i'm completely unable to open anything from within the menu. I have no access to any races, options, multiplayer whatsoever, it just won't open and i'm stuck in the menu. I can't even quit the game with my device's back-button.

Preyker said:
Since the latest update i'm completely unable to open anything from within the menu. I have no access to any races, options, multiplayer whatsoever, it just won't open and i'm stuck in the menu. I can't even quit the game with my device's back-button.
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Try disabling AdBlock or Ad-Away. I was also mad about this and the problem was a hidden AD on top of the Menu.

The game is stuttering on kit kat 4.4 builds, the car seems to going back on high velocity. Wierd.

carlosmg2 said:
Try disabling AdBlock or Ad-Away. I was also mad about this and the problem was a hidden AD on top of the Menu.
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Really? Well thank you for the advice and info but i will certainly not disable my ad blocker for a paid game to show me ads i haven't had before. Also disabling is not that easy in my case since the ad blocker is included within my ROM (ARHD for HTC One). In order to disable it i would have to completely reflash it which i'm also not going to do just for this insolence on the part of Gameloft.
In what way is this even legal procedure by Gameloft making me pay for a game first and patching it to unplayability with an unrestorable update later on?

You have to add *gameloft* to the host whitelist, and everything will work.

Tuningszocske said:
You have to add *gameloft* to the host whitelist, and everything will work.
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This is what I was looking for but didn't know how to. Thanks

Tuningszocske said:
You have to add *gameloft* to the host whitelist, and everything will work.
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Sounds promising but the hosts file itself is rather a blacklist isn't it? How do i configure a hosts whitelist then?
Thanks in advance.

Wow just to download the game it's at least 1 gig! Geez no thank that's a big app!
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1.5 Gigs... totally worth it... \m/
Sparta507 said:
Wow just to download the game it's at least 1 gig! Geez no thank that's a big app!
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error low memory
hello friends,,
i have samsung galaxy s dous 2 and try to install asphalt 8 but every time when i try to install game it gives error ""error while downloading asphalt 8:airborne.there is insufficient space on external storage."" i have 16 gb external memory card.

rahulmeena said:
hello friends,,
i have samsung galaxy s dous 2 and try to install asphalt 8 but every time when i try to install game it gives error ""error while downloading asphalt 8:airborne.there is insufficient space on external storage."" i have 16 gb external memory card.
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Have you tried formatting your sd card?

let me try
shaggydiamond said:
Have you tried formatting your sd card?
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hmmm now :crying::crying: i have formate my device nd extrnal stroage too:crying:..... i have alrady rooted my device is there any setting for make extrnal stroage to defult app installation.. plz help

Don't See Real Racing 3 In Play Store

Is this racing game not compatible with the LGG3? Searches in the store coming up empty for this and a few other games I have run on other Android devices with KitKat.

robertc88 said:
Is this racing game not compatible with the LGG3? Searches in the store coming up empty for this and a few other games I have run on other Android devices with KitKat.
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I just searched and not coming up for me either

It's blocked on the Play Store for some reason, but it works fine when installed. You can download it from a site like this: http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=com.ea.games.r3_row
Nothing illegal or virus..just downloads the apk file from a given Google Play link

WarCow said:
It's blocked on the Play Store for some reason, but it works fine when installed. You can download it from a site like this: http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=com.ea.games.r3_row
Nothing illegal or virus..just downloads the apk file from a given Google Play link
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Thanks much, I figured I could get it from another resource but I'm unsure why some apps I am unable to find.
It isn't a deal breaker, this smartphone is aces and I just wanted to see how some apps I'm familiar with run on the G3.

Because they have not allowed them to run on 640dpi the qhd screen ... they need to update apps .... they will usually run fine except for some gps apps
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I searched it up and it shows up but there is an banner that tells me that it isn't compatible. (I'm from Germany, so the message was in German)

I downloaded GT Racing instead and installed. I was just trying to see if I could tax the G3 a bit with talk about the device overheating.
Well I played it for awhile and besides it being drop dead gorgeous and running great, no overheat warning.