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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After seeing the themed Google store it got me wondering if their was a way to trick the store into thinking I was using a different phone than my r800x so that I could legally download Backstab and other games that are supposedly only incompatible with the r800x but available for the other versions of the Xperia Play.
And I have tried market unlocker to no avail. Unless I used it improperly.
Schwabie64 said:
After seeing the themed Google store it got me wondering if their was a way to trick the store into thinking I was using a different phone than my r800x so that I could legally download Backstab and other games that are supposedly only incompatible with the r800x but available for the other versions of the Xperia Play.
And I have tried market unlocker to no avail. Unless I used it improperly.
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Yes, I do it all the time to get games from other countries... you have to be rooted and you have to modify your phone build.prop to look like a phone for whatever country you wish to gain access to, this does not always work by the way.... but I have had some success... but to be honest its a pain in the ass to constantly have to keep multiple backups for build.props for different phones from different countries. Always having to move the modded build over then reboot and hope it works...
jgregoryj1 said:
Yes, I do it all the time to get games from other countries... you have to be rooted and you have to modify your phone build.prop to look like a phone for whatever country you wish to gain access to, this does not always work by the way.... but I have had some success... but to be honest its a pain in the ass to constantly have to keep multiple backups for build.props for different phones from different countries. Always having to move the modded build over then reboot and hope it works...
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I'm rooted and unlocked, and modifying the build.prop is fairly simple thanks for the response. And what phones would you recommend? One that would be compatible with most games?
Hi guys,
lets say I have a brand new, not locked Xperia Play with Android 2.3.4.
You know this situation - once you activate the phone many apps require an update (Gmail, Adobe flash player, Youtube, Facebook etc.) and these updates take some of the precious memory.
I wonder what happens if I decline most of those updates.
Will the phone still work flawlessly? Or are they inevitable?
I DO NOT want to root the phone by the way, just trying to find ways how to save some memory space and staying official.
Thx for input.
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Hi guys,
lets say I have a brand new, not locked Xperia Play with Android 2.3.4.
You know this situation - once you activate the phone many apps require an update (Gmail, Adobe flash player, Youtube, Facebook etc.) and these updates take some of the precious memory.
I wonder what happens if I decline most of those updates.
Will the phone still work flawlessly? Or are they inevitable?
I DO NOT want to root the phone by the way, just trying to find ways how to save some memory space and staying official.
Thx for input.
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Why don't you want to root?
Its going to save you more memory than simply not updating
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bangawasawa said:
Hi guys,
lets say I have a brand new, not locked Xperia Play with Android 2.3.4.
You know this situation - once you activate the phone many apps require an update (Gmail, Adobe flash player, Youtube, Facebook etc.) and these updates take some of the precious memory.
I wonder what happens if I decline most of those updates.
Will the phone still work flawlessly? Or are they inevitable?
I DO NOT want to root the phone by the way, just trying to find ways how to save some memory space and staying official.
Thx for input.
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You may save some space (in the case of Flash the version on the phone is just plain larger than the market version), but you're gonna be constantly hounded by the updates. It will still work though.
there is no "inevitable" updates of apps. If u dont want to update sth dont do it. U dont even need to update Android if u dont want and phone should still work.
But u must know that newer versions of apps usually fix bugs, so ur not updated apps will still have them
Hey guys i have recently bought gnex
i m newbie to android world
do i need to root gnex if i want to install downloaded apps and games on gnex ?
my friend told me that i dont need to root my device for that
is it ?
and how to install apps in that case
Nope... just go into security and check allow unknown sources. You will need a file browser as well to find the apk you downloaded and then tap on it and install it.
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dont pirate apps/games.
buy them on the market. without devs being paid, none of this is possible.
if you were asking in general.... play store is where you get it from, there are also alternative markets (amazon app store, slideit)
Unless you really need Titanium Backup or custom rom, you don't have to root. Every phone is make to work out of the box, rooting is for developer options, or access file-system.
Enjoy your Gnex
99.9% of apps work on the phone without a problem. If you want to use other stores **** the Amazon App store then just follow the earlier posts instructions. Apps that require root are mostly apps that can have unintentional adverse affects.
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Don't know if anyone will be able to help on this one but its worth a shot.I am thinking about buying this app but.....
This app is incompatible with your device.
CTM Samsung GT-N7100
Is there a way that I could get it to work do you think before I possibly waste my money, or is it just a risk I am going to have to take?
I live in Macau and this is where I bought my handset. Now the play store over here is absolutely ridiculous, pretty much ever app I try to download says incompatible or not available in your country. (Which is stupid because there are people walking around in angry birds everything, and i cant even download that!!!) The only apps i can download are free apps that are littered with ads and are of course all in Chinese. Now i have tried installing the cracked app store ( spent about a full day trying that) That made no difference either.
I just want to know if there is going to be a way around it if i buy it?
Cheers guys n gals
(Also running on jelly bean, and I can't remember what ROM I used any way to find out? As you can tell I'm very new to this, only recently swapped from an Iphone am I allowed to use that word on here haha)
JohnMather said:
Don't know if anyone will be able to help on this one but its worth a shot.I am thinking about buying this app but.....
This app is incompatible with your device.
CTM Samsung GT-N7100
Is there a way that I could get it to work do you think before I possibly waste my money, or is it just a risk I am going to have to take?
I live in Macau and this is where I bought my handset. Now the play store over here is absolutely ridiculous, pretty much ever app I try to download says incompatible or not available in your country. (Which is stupid because there are people walking around in angry birds everything, and i cant even download that!!!) The only apps i can download are free apps that are littered with ads and are of course all in Chinese. Now i have tried installing the cracked app store ( spent about a full day trying that) That made no difference either.
I just want to know if there is going to be a way around it if i buy it?
Cheers guys n gals
(Also running on jelly bean, and I can't remember what ROM I used any way to find out? As you can tell I'm very new to this, only recently swapped from an Iphone am I allowed to use that word on here haha)
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No, Don't buy it. Even if you buy it won't work.
One option is, though not ethically correct is to download the apk file from any torrent or other sites.
Second option is to keep trying for any market MODs which will allow to use app store normally.
Are you sure that most of the apps are not available in your region? Make sure of that since it could also be some problem with the ROM or cracked app store problems.
prabukannappan said:
No, Don't buy it. Even if you buy it won't work.
One option is, though not ethically correct is to download the apk file from any torrent or other sites.
Second option is to keep trying for any market MODs which will allow to use app store normally.
Are you sure that most of the apps are not available in your region? Make sure of that since it could also be some problem with the ROM or cracked app store problems.
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Yeh this country is just messed up. The reason I tried a custom ROM/Cracked app store is because I could barely get any apps that worked here on the stock phone. I tried about 4 or 5 Different cracked play stores and methods to try and get it working but to no avail. I have the little smiley face play store so I know its installed but still always get that error message. The only way I have found around it so far is using something like Hideman to trick the phone to thinking its in the UK or US but this just means that I get very slow downloads etc.
Is the only reason to root a fire tv to install a custom ROM. Will XBMC still run on a un-rooted device
I have a device that is rooted and only use it for XBMC. Last week it locked up. Going to send it in but they will probably install the latest firmware on it. Thats OK as long as I can still install and use XBMC
Thanks Rick
Lots of reasons to root but no you don't need it for xbmc.
typically rooting only give you access to customizing the actual OS and running certain apps (like openvpn). to use xbmc and 99% of apps, you do not need root..
Rooting ftv
Is is true that if you dont root, Amazons updates can brick your device so you cants use XBMC anymore?
Rooting is keeping your options open for the future.
1. If XBMC or sideloading is ever blocked by Amazon by future updates then rooting w/recovery installed gives you a chance to block the Amazon update.
2. Rooting allow use of USB external hard drive for storage of media with access via xbmc.
3. Possible custom rom in the future. It would be nice to get Android TV onto this box.
4. Root allows you to use an external SSD to essentially replace the 8gb storage and put a lot of games/apps on the Firetv.
5. Allows you to put on a cleaned up Amazon update that could close up the possibility of sideloading.
To add to the above list for me the most needed are.
1. Quick support from google play. You need root for live desktop/remote view. I can support my friends and family remotely.
2. Emulators from google play which needs to be purchased.
3. Change the icon to Kodi.
4. Upcoming custom rom of android TV.
5. Removal of Amazon enforced menu items.
plus the others mentioned such as USB drives.
navigates said:
To add to the above list for me the most needed are.
3. Change the icon to Kodi.
plus the others mentioned such as USB drives.
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You can change icon to Kodi without root. Thats what I do with my non rooted boxes.
yazyazoo said:
Rooting is keeping your options open for the future.
1. If XBMC or sideloading is ever blocked by Amazon by future updates then rooting w/recovery installed gives you a chance to block the Amazon update.
2. Rooting allow use of USB external hard drive for storage of media with access via xbmc.
3. Possible custom rom in the future. It would be nice to get Android TV onto this box.
4. Root allows you to use an external SSD to essentially replace the 8gb storage and put a lot of games/apps on the Firetv.
5. Allows you to put on a cleaned up Amazon update that could close up the possibility of sideloading.
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How do you upgrade the internal apps storage(#4)?
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You can change icon to Kodi without root. Thats what I do with my non rooted boxes.
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Are you sure. I try adbfire on non rooted ones and change of icone does not take effect. I always thought it was a rooted feature. That's good to know.
By the way bestbuys in LA now have the latest non rooted versions. Its sad.
There should be a new way to root. these devices are getting scarce by the day. I always have people come up to me and ask if I can make them one, and I direct them to find a correct piece.
Amazon can't stop you from using Kodi (at the moment).
USB storage is enough reason for me to have the aftv rooted.
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USB storage is enough reason for me to have the aftv rooted.
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I still haven't seen the need to expand my storage beyond native. I have kodi with a library of about 200 movies and google play and a few apps. haven't seen the need for additional space . One point to note here is that I did recover about 2 GB of my lost space by running a google play software called SDMaid Pro. That scans for orphan files that are not required and cleans up space. Costs about 2.50. That again needs root for google play.
navigates said:
I still haven't seen the need to expand my storage beyond native. I have kodi with a library of about 200 movies and google play and a few apps. haven't seen the need for additional space . One point to note here is that I did recover about 2 GB of my lost space by running a google play software called SDMaid Pro. That scans for orphan files that are not required and cleans up space. Costs about 2.50. That again needs root for google play.
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Really?
I'm always having to delete apps to make room for others.. it's a pain
I have a few large-ish games like Game of Thrones, The Wolf Among Us (with all episodes it takes up a lot of space)
8GB is tiny
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Really?
I'm always having to delete apps to make room for others.. it's a pain
I have a few large-ish games like Game of Thrones, The Wolf Among Us (with all episodes it takes up a lot of space)
8GB is tiny
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Oh maybe then. I'm not into playing games. the only games i have is the emulators like md.emu for sega or mame etc. those are really small. If your into games then yes 8gb can be a limitation. Also give SDmaid a shot. you'll need google play to get the pro version that matches orphans and recovers lost space. I got 2 gb back which is a good thing with a space strapped storage.
The day I need to expand the storage which I may need as I have about 1.5 gb remaining. I'll look around as to which script to use. i believe by expanding, the firetv bootup becomes slow. I also got a usb 2.0 hub during the black friday sale from staples for 2 bucks. I didn't know what to buy then so got the hub. Its targus and still packed.
bumpaudio said:
How do you upgrade the internal apps storage(#4)?
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I haven't done it personally.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-use-a-usb-drive-as-the-fire-tvs-internal-storage/
yazyazoo said:
I haven't done it personally.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-use-a-usb-drive-as-the-fire-tvs-internal-storage/
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thanks I've seen that in the past. I will try that when needed but for now I'm ok with the internal storage. I plan to buy the m.2 ssd and put it in an enclosure when I'm ready.
I didn't want to open a thread just to post this but what are the cons of an unlocked bootloader. I'm already rooted with the playstore installed but why would or should I unlock my bootloader?
So wait, are amazon planning on blocking sideloading apps? Where has this info came from? I don't yet have a fire tv but if they are gonna block sideloading, I'll spend my £70 elsewhere. Not a single chance I'd be subscribing to prime or anything like that.
cliffyboro said:
So wait, are amazon planning on blocking sideloading apps? Where has this info came from? I don't yet have a fire tv but if they are gonna block sideloading, I'll spend my £70 elsewhere. Not a single chance I'd be subscribing to prime or anything like that.
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no one knows. And if you are still contemplating, you probably have missed out on the rootable ones. However if you are in the UK, that is a no go anyways unless you go through the hardware root. I highly doubt Amazon will disable sideloading, however there is no telling what they will do eventually. If you are rooted and update blocked, then you can always use your device the way you want.
PS: Lots of us have extra's for the rainy day ! Its a super fun toy to play with. Unlocator, Streaming. I'd say go for it. Its given me hours of tinkering around fun.
As I've said on many other occasions, they can't disable sideloading. That is, as long as they expect people to still develop apps for the Fire TV.