I'm relatively new to the Android os. The Nexus 7 is my first Android device. I've rooted and unlocked it with tablet model enabled by setting the dpi to 175. I follow this forum like it's going my job and I've learned a ton here.
I'm starting to notice that there are many apps on the Play store that other users are suggesting that are incompatible with my device. Is it possible that my Nexus 7 is configured incorrectly, causing the store to think it can't run the apps?
Darald
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DPI changes can cause the Play Store mark apps as uncompatible.
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I'm relatively new to the Android os. The Nexus 7 is my first Android device. I've rooted and unlocked it with tablet model enabled by setting the dpi to 175. I follow this forum like it's going my job and I've learned a ton here.
I'm starting to notice that there are many apps on the Play store that other users are suggesting that are incompatible with my device. Is it possible that my Nexus 7 is configured incorrectly, causing the store to think it can't run the apps?
Darald
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Change your pixel density back (at least temporarily). That should fix it, the market uses pixel density as a criteria for the compatibility checker.
That was the first thing I thought of. It didn't help.
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A lot of is side load the apps to install them.
daraldf said:
I'm relatively new to the Android os. The Nexus 7 is my first Android device. I've rooted and unlocked it with tablet model enabled by setting the dpi to 175. I follow this forum like it's going my job and I've learned a ton here.
I'm starting to notice that there are many apps on the Play store that other users are suggesting that are incompatible with my device. Is it possible that my Nexus 7 is configured incorrectly, causing the store to think it can't run the apps?
Darald
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Anything other than stock (213) or 160 will chase issues on Google play. Change to either one and clear data before trying to access Google play and it should work
If that doesn't work, you may also try tacking a dalvik cache wipe on the end. That fixed it for me.
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For some reason, I was able to update to the pro version tonight. When I got home tonight, I was contemplating performing a factory reset. I was doing some research on the process and I noticed that there was an update for the Rom Toolbox lite downloading. This was not the first time this particular update downloaded but on a bunch I decided to see if I could get the pro version and the Google Play Store decided this time to let me download it. Thanks everyone for your help.
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If you change your DPI to 160, there should be no incompatible apps, besides flash iirc. If you don't like the DPI there, just switch to 160 for getting apps, then switch back.
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I remember buying gta 3, nova 2 and modern combat on my gnexus. I updated it to gummynex 4.0.4. Now I cant find the apps on google play. Is there something on my ROM saying that my device isnt compatible?
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I know it's compatible cause I've bought theese games before.. I don't understand why I can't find them anymore
Have you tried searching and installing them from the web interface?
Try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockstar.gta3
Thanks, but that's not the real issue. I'm wondering why I suddenly CAN'T search for ANY of theese games on my google play account any more... It's so annoying!
More than likely an issue with info in the build.prop
Compare the build.prop of your previous ROM to your current one to see what's different.
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Thanks, but that's not the real issue. I'm wondering why I suddenly CAN'T search for ANY of theese games on my google play account any more... It's so annoying!
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Yes, but when you clicked my link above what did it say? Did it give you the "not compatible" error?
Yeah.. Not compatible :S Why in earth would gummynex change the build prop to not support theese games? Can it be because I've changed the dpi?
keem85 said:
Yeah.. Not compatible :S Why in earth would gummynex change the build prop to not support theese games? Can it be because I've changed the dpi?
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dpi change will do it.
Tried changing it back. Didnt help.. hmmm
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Tried changing it back. Didnt help.. hmmm
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Clear market data and reboot.
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I tried that too and it didn't help. I even did a restore of my old build prop file without luck :/
You can download LCD Density Modder. This app can solve the incompatibility issues you are having. (only with paid version) I had the same problems like you. This app tricks the market into thinking you are at the rigt dpi settins.
Thanks man! Bit first I need to change it back so that google play can recognize it. Isnt 320 the right dpi? Because I STILL have the issue..
I take it that this lcd density program needs to be installed on a device that ALREADY works with google play at first hand...?
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I tried it. It worked! Thanks a bunch man!!!!
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But hey whats up with apps ive purchased? They are not listed as purchased
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Go to apps
Scroll down to google framework
Clear data
Now go to location and services.
Check all 3 GPS and google services.
Accept google therms.
Now go to about and check for update.
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Good for you
In before lock?
Are you serious....
Nope,
didn't work
Like, ZOINKS, Scoob!! I can haz Jellybean too!!
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This also worked perfectly on my takju. Thanks to OP.
I can confirm this. Followed the instructions and the JB 4.1.1 update showed up.
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This worked for me too, but it crashed while updating in recovery. My phone is stock, and now when I try the trick again, I can't get the update...
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Honestly I think the main thing is clearing the data and checking. People seem to be throwing in other steps that I didn't do, but who knows maybe its a different situation for others.
Plus we're going to start seeing a ton of threads with variations of this "trick".
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well worked for my galaxy nexus 4.0.4, its now updating to 4.1 thx to op
This worked for me. I have been checking every five minutes for the last couple days, clearing Framework, restarting, using different networks, and as soon as a tried this I received the update. Another thing to note, I checked for the update right before I used this "trick" to make sure it wasn't just a coincidence and I was still receiving the dreaded "Phone up to date" or whatever. So for this to be a coincidence would be a pretty low probability.
Thanks OP.
Even if this didn't do anything, I got the update finally.
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Worked beautifully! I now have Android 4.1.1.
One quick correction: Google Framework is Google Services Framework.
Also, until 13 July 11:28 P.M. Google will only permit you to install using WiFi.
I tried it worked then restored root with voodoo. I am forwarding this info to others. A lot do not know about this.
my other phone is Nokia maemo n900
I did your trick, it working for me. But when it installing I get this error ; E : signature verification failed
I only rooted en unlocked the bootloader..
Thanks
Hey guys I just found out today that ROM toolbox pro is on sale for $2.99. If you are on this forum this is a highly recommended app if you don't already have it. Although you have to be rooted to get the most out of it. I'm sure my fellow xda'ers would agree.
Getting a "Your device is not compatible with this version". I've got the lite ver too. Rooted. Weird.
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Can't buy it from my phone, N7, or on the web.
Gives some error
Thats very strange, I actually purchased it on my phone with the play store credit, then downloaded it on my nexus 7 a while later just fine. I uninstalled the lite version first and it installed fine. I'm rooted with a flashed kernel (I think morfic's one).
I had the same problem
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I just tried buying it on the phone and it worked. The market was still a no go tho. So I copied the apk from the phone to the tablet, installed, and it seems to be fine. The lite version is backed up just in case.
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Are all the features, like battery icon, CPU speed changer works for Jelly Bean?
I've got this fixed now. In another thread someone suggested to undo the build.prop edit for tablet mode (back to 213), clear market data and try again. That didn't fix it, but once I also cleared dalvik cache, everything (this and other apps) were available again.
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This app could really use some HW acceleration, scrolling through menus is jittery.
Its starting to aggravate me that my old phone can do more than this tablet. Is jb really that new? No one prepared for it's release? Come on! Love my tablet but wtf is the hold up with the apps not being ready to use like td bank and Amazon mobile to name a few.
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Ummm what???? I've never found one yet ...did u change ur DPI?? All apps work man
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Maybe all the ones you use, didn't change anything.
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Make sure u on stock DPI !!! Then clear data on market and Google right below it,reboot then it'll work I'm telling u 99%apps are compatible with jellybean man I've installed tons and tons of apps even hardcore games 2gb large
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I must agree to a certain extent. NatWest banking app fails on jellybean, it just won't show my balance. For the most part however, apps work fine.
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CJHolderUK said:
I must agree to a certain extent. NatWest banking app fails on jellybean, it just won't show my balance. For the most part however, apps work fine.
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The dev for that app prob didn't update
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Pandemonium2k4 said:
Its starting to aggravate me that my old phone can do more than this tablet. Is jb really that new? No one prepared for it's release? Come on! Love my tablet but wtf is the hold up with the apps not being ready to use like td bank and Amazon mobile to name a few.
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Unlikely has anything to do with JB. Most likely the permissions listed below are incompatible with the Nexus 7.
Amazon Mobile requires these permissions:
Your location
coarse (network-based) location, fine (GPS) location
Network communication
full Internet access, view network state
Hardware controls
take pictures, control vibrator
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TD Bank (US) requires these permissions:
Services that cost you money
directly call phone numbers
Your location
coarse (network-based) location, fine (GPS) location
Network communication
full Internet access, view network state
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Amazon mobile in the play store says its not compatible with the nexus 7. but If you sideload it it works fine. using it right now on my device.
Didnt try the td bank app but try sideloading that one as well. It might work.
Shady545 said:
Amazon mobile in the play store says its not compatible with the nexus 7. but If you sideload it it works fine. using it right now on my device.
Didnt try the td bank app but try sideloading that one as well. It might work.
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Agreed just side load it
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khaytsus said:
Unlikely has anything to do with JB. Most likely the permissions listed below are incompatible with the Nexus 7.
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+1 good call
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Where can I find the apk files? Thanks
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Unlikely has anything to do with JB. Most likely the permissions listed below are incompatible with the Nexus 7.
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Very wise! I'll be damned
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TD app works on mine? but there are some that do not show up in the store so you have to google it open up play store and see this app is not compaitable with this device. like Green Days Official App...
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Lord_Xovon said:
TD app works on mine? but there are some that do not show up in the store so you have to google it open up play store and see this app is not compaitable with this device. like Green Days Official App...
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What?
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I'm good at finding things on the net but these apk files are like gold I guess lol
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I googled amazon mobile apk and found the apk on like the 3 result. When it downloaded it was amazon.man for some reason. I just renamed the .man to .apk and voila
Shady545 said:
I googled amazon mobile apk and found the apk on like the 3 result. When it downloaded it was amazon.man for some reason. I just renamed the .man to .apk and voila
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Everywhere I've found it only links to the store
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check your pm's
Shady545 said:
check your pm's
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Your the man! Thanks
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SkyGo.
That's all I want!
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Yes I keep encountering apps that don't appear in the market. They may very well work, but won't appear for nexus 7/jelly bean.
Some examples?
linephone
GT racing Hyundai edition
And there are lots of others that I can't think of now. Since owning this nexus (since launch date) I've probably encountered 30-40 apps that aren't available on the market. And I know there are lots others. Didn't really bother me at first, but I thought with how much this has sold that developers would issue (what would be minor most of the time) updates so these would be available.
And I've never bothered looking into it, but I know obviously you can keep an apk when downloading it from the market and others have posted them on various websites for others in situations like this, however my understanding is with jb it encrypts them so this is no longer possible with jb.
Because sometimes I get determined and go hunting for an apk and it turns out to be two versions behind or whatever. Is there a way to download apks even on jb? Is there an app that can do this? I'm not saying this regarding pirating, just another means of trying to get apps that are free that would more than likely work on this device.
Hi all. I'm wanting to remove some of the apps from my Nexus 7 (2013). It is rooted and using the stock 4.2.2 KitKat ROM.
Can anyone tell me which apps are safe for removal and which ones aren't, as well as the best way to go about it?
I don't need things like some of the Google apps but I've had bad experiences with previous Android devices when I've just started deleting things
Many thanks all!
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Sorry... *4.4.2
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OpenFerret said:
Hi all. I'm wanting to remove some of the apps from my Nexus 7 (2013). It is rooted and using the stock 4.2.2 KitKat ROM.
Can anyone tell me which apps are safe for removal and which ones aren't, as well as the best way to go about it?
I don't need things like some of the Google apps but I've had bad experiences with previous Android devices when I've just started deleting things
Many thanks all!
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Why not just disable them in stock settings app (or freeze them with Titanium Backup)? They don't take up very much space. That way, if something starts going wrong, you can just unfreeze them. Plus, if you ever want to upgrade using the OTA method down the road, it will fail everytime since you've have deleted them, and you'd have to reflash the stock system before flashing the OTA. That being said, I have attached a screenshot of the apps I've disable, and I have seen no ill effects on my N7.
charesa39 said:
Why not just disable them in stock settings app (or freeze them with Titanium Backup)? They don't take up very much space. That way, if something starts going wrong, you can just unfreeze them. Plus, if you ever want to upgrade using the OTA method down the road, it will fail everytime since you've have deleted them, and you'd have to reflash the stock system before flashing the OTA. That being said, I have attached a screenshot of the apps I've disable, and I have seen no ill effects on my N7.
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Listen to this man, he speaks the truth.
Okey pokey. Many thanks for the heads up dudes.
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