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Hi All,
After having HTC Windows mobile phones for quite a few years, i've gone to an Android Motorola Defy.
Its frustrating for me to get used to, I love the idea of Cab files and the simple installs. The .apk system seems to be the go, but my question relates to the Market.
Is there a market app for the Defy? If so is there any reason for it not to be there from the start?
I setup a google account, but there isnt a market in the launcher, i have been through searching for the vending.apk which another site had said was the market installer.
Tried downloading a market.apk file but it has a parsing error...
Used astro file manager searching everywhere for anything i thought could work.
What do i need to do?
Any info/suggestions welcome!
Cheers,
Nathan.
thats strange, what rom are u using?
Its a stock rom, literally only got the phone today!
From the about phone details
moto_version.2.54.0.mb525.Retail.en.ME1
firmware version 2.1-Update1
Kernel 2.6.29
I thought it was odd to be honest.
My mates HTC Desire worked out of the box...as many others seem to.
Ok,
I think i found a way round it, after a bit more searching i found a vending.apk that works on this rom.
Heres a link in case anyone has similar probs, there is an Apk file in the zip file in the system/app folder, running that on the defy it had an error on install but closed and restarted and all appears ok!
http://www.mediafire.com/?qacks5flbor595z
Correction, - all appears ok, but after trying to install one or two apps it comes up with an error.
the application market (processcom.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly please try again. (Force close)
this is a bit odd as it browses and does everything as normal untill it begins to download then crashes.
thats the first time i see 2.54 build
I thought 2.51 was the latest official
It seems that hard to know whats going on with it all the motoblur stuff and the customised roms, thats what i hated about the Xperia X2 with sony ericsson not releasing any substantial updates.
Most of the Defy's in Australia are the telstra next g (850mhz/2100mhz) I got a (900mhz/2100mhz) for use on Vodafone, and if i change to optus it will work on that.
I wouldnt mind seeing a Telstra version close up, might try checking them out at the telstra shop and see if they have the market.
Will keep mucking round with it, won't be long and i'll flash a new rom.
now thats strange ... any Android phone that meets google's system requirements, should have a market app "out of the box"...
Tried a few attempted solutions including a market enabler apk but no luck..
Anyone have any clues what i can do??
Very weird! I have never seen any android device without market app out of the box. Have you tried a reset to factory settings? Do you see the Market app in Settings--> Applications--> Application Management? (The translation may vary because I use defy in my native language).
the latest unofficial froyo v3.4.3-3 UK Tmobile Blur also not include market app
Peglezn said:
thats the first time i see 2.54 build
I thought 2.51 was the latest official
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Yes, me too.
And Market never has any error in my case.
aaatoel said:
Very weird! I have never seen any android device without market app out of the box. Have you tried a reset to factory settings? Do you see the Market app in Settings--> Applications--> Application Management? (The translation may vary because I use defy in my native language).
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If you do find it listed here you may be able to use it with an app like "Better Cut" by creating a shortcut for it. Of course, you have to find a way of getting that app onto your phone, such SD card etc.
narf said:
Its a stock rom, literally only got the phone today!
From the about phone details
moto_version.2.54.0.mb525.Retail.en.ME1
firmware version 2.1-Update1
Kernel 2.6.29
I thought it was odd to be honest.
My mates HTC Desire worked out of the box...as many others seem to.
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Narf, where did you buy the phone? I see complaints from some users about the same issue and when they called the manufacturer (in two cases from a Samsung forum) were told this:
"I spoke with Samsung tech support in the UK and based on my IMEI they determined the phone was grey market imported from the United Arab Emirates where the Market app was not installed. There was nothing they were prepared to do to remedy the problem. I'm returning the phone to eXpansys UK now. "
"Have just finished speaking to Samsung and based on the IMEI and firmware the phone is also from the UAE and they are unwilling/unable to support it. It was purchased from http://www.crescentelectronics.co.uk"
Quotes came from here: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android Market/thread?tid=378157a41cd6df08&hl=en
In one post on this forum a UAE user was able to get market on his phone by changing his IMEI number.
Adding Android Market
Hi,
I don't know the specifics of you ROM version but like you, my Defy (on stock Froyo from China) did not have an official Market installed on it.
But I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896312
And I could easilly install the official market without any rooting needed and just by placing the update.zip file on my SD card and do the update by re-booting with Volume DOWN and power ON...
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edit:
- controls are a bit weird on that mode: you have to press the volume up/down to select and the power key to accept.
- clear wipe the cache and the other option (can't remember the exact name of the 2 but it's clear and reset everything) after the update is successful and reboot your phone normally and you should now have the Google goodies [although google map is not the latest version available ...but probably updateable...].
Let me know if it worked! You can hit the "thank" button if it does ;-) [but real credits to the original guy on the link posted above]
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Worth a try on yours...
Good luck!
i just bought the LG Optimus G f180k from ebay. It has android 4.0.4. Software version F180k 10k. seller claims it is an unlocked phone for international use, however when i insert my micro sim card it can only make emergency calls. how do i fix this? also, how do i get rid of the korean stuff, eg. my lockscreen has two clocks: one showing seoul's time and one showing my time, how do i get rid of the extra clock? I am completely new to android. im switching from iOS 6. Please understand if this is a stupid/"nooby" question.
Go into your data settings add see if your carriers APN in entered. I'm going to guess its not if only emergency calls are allowed. Or you may have been lied to and the phone is not unlocked.
metal_god69 said:
Go into your data settings add see if your carriers APN in entered. I'm going to guess its not if only emergency calls are allowed. Or you may have been lied to and the phone is not unlocked.
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APN settings not entered. Seller claims the phone is unlocked. The phone came with the olleh mark behind it and a bunch of olleh apps preinstalled. Olleh is a korean phone company. Does this mean the phone is locked to olleh? if so, what can i do to unlock?
try entering your apn settings manually
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try entering your apn settings manually
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i finally got the phone to work i had to manually select my network under mobile networks instead of the automatic option. i have another problem however, i just updated to android 4.1.2 via LG mobile update tool and i have a korean keyboard. i tried changing the settings under language and input and it hasnt changed. what do i have to do to get rid of this keyboard? do i have to root phone then flash a custom 4.1.2 ROM?
Have you tried changing language settings to English and unchecking Korean if its checked?
I don't think the f180k has the correct LTE bands for outside Korea.
Where are you located?
LG Optimus G E971/3/5
i finally got the phone to work i had to manually select my network under mobile networks instead of the automatic option. i have another problem however, i just updated to android 4.1.2 via LG mobile update tool and i have a korean keyboard. i tried changing the settings under language and input and it hasnt changed. what do i have to do to get rid of this keyboard? do i have to root phone then flash a custom 4.1.2 ROM?
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Install you prefered keyboard - Settings - input - standard input method (Uncheck lg keyboard) and choose the one you want
Hi. Have you found a way to change your lockscreen yet? I have the same problem. Can't seem to find a way to change the lockscreen clock. It keeps showing local time and Seoul time no matter what I do. I tried everything under Lock Screen Settings including trying all the different Clock and Calendar options, deleted the entry for Seoul under the World Clock, fiddled around with my Network and Date and Time settings, and basically went through every other tab under Systems Settings. I have the exact same phone (Olleh LG F-180K) bought brand new and sealed from an online reseller and this is the only thing that's bothering me. Everything else is smooth as butter even without having updated to JB yet.
LostBoy_ said:
Hi. Have you found a way to change your lockscreen yet? I have the same problem. Can't seem to find a way to change the lockscreen clock. It keeps showing local time and Seoul time no matter what I do. I tried everything under Lock Screen Settings including trying all the different Clock and Calendar options, deleted the entry for Seoul under the World Clock, fiddled around with my Network and Date and Time settings, and basically went through every other tab under Systems Settings. I have the exact same phone (Olleh LG F-180K) bought brand new and sealed from an online reseller and this is the only thing that's bothering me. Everything else is smooth as butter even without having updated to JB yet.
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no i didnt get it fixed...i just use a different lockscreen now..i use holo locker.
drjohnson said:
i finally got the phone to work i had to manually select my network under mobile networks instead of the automatic option. i have another problem however, i just updated to android 4.1.2 via LG mobile update tool and i have a korean keyboard. i tried changing the settings under language and input and it hasnt changed. what do i have to do to get rid of this keyboard? do i have to root phone then flash a custom 4.1.2 ROM?
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Ok... lets see if its help you:
First of all, BACK UP everything!!!
Root your phone, many ways to do.
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103
After that, go to playstore and install "root browser lite" app;
give it a root access;
go to system folder and at the end you'll see a file called "build.prop", make a copy of it.
in the original file, open it with "RB text editor";
find and change this lines:
Those lines bellow are examples, make changes thats suits you better.
ro.build.date=Fri Jan 28 00:43:20 CST 2013
ro.build.date.utc=1361983400
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
I believe it will stick with your language and local time, after reboot your phone.
in other hand, you can try follow this tutorial to install the latest E975 LG Rom from KDZ.: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287236
Root and unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181979
Flash F180 modem http://downloads.codefi.re/houstonn/lgog/modem
be good.
you need just to flash baseband in it
After updating from 4.3 to any 4.4 Rom, my gps will not lock. I am running stock, rooted samsung software.
After a wipe and flash and factory reset, no GPS. This is before root.
Any ideas guys?
Update: downloaded CSC Changer app from play store and it fixed the GPS.
WARNING: IT WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE.
Thanks to PonchoPlanet and drexvil for their guidence
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Ive tried different modems. tightening screws. different OEM roms. GPSfix apps.
all nothing. cant lock even 1 satellite.
bout to throw this phone away.
Try a new gps.config file, if you're on latest /proper modem and running stock and it comes on but won't lock or see satellites, then replacing your gps.config file may fix it.
Go to this link and select the proper file for your area, territory or country and download, then copy and save your original gps.config, save somewhere, delete original gps.config from system folder, copy and paste new one into system folder, reboot.
https://beta.m.box.com/shared_item/https://app.box.com/s/w57s1v1n3hie7l5lk28i
Pp.
Did a search for the gps.conf file and the only one found is the one I downloaded???
Where should the old file be? Was it wiped out somehow? Shouldnt a fresh firmware update replace the missing file?
Edit: found it but cannot write to folder despite properties being set to writable???
Edit 2: using es file explorer, had to turn on "root explorer" in tools.
Sadly no change. Had my nexus 7 next to it and that saw 6 satellites
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To bad it didn't work for you. Since it turns on I would say its not hardware , you could have a conflict with a app.
Pp. ???
I had a similar problem and this worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/app-csc-changer-t2084006
Csc changer did nothing.not even wipe phone. I must be doing it wrong?
Edit: you were on the right track!!!!
I downloaded a different CSC Changer from the play store and it worked!!!!
Selected my carrier code, it wiped my phone and when I set up, the gps worked beautifully!
Sent from M919V Galaxy S4 via XDA Premium HD app.
Hi! as the title says... I'm running on the following:
*D855
*16GB
*V10l-ESA-XX
*Rooted but using stock ROM
I noticed that it doesn't have Calculator app and i don't want to use other calcs on play store. Well there is a software update and it's like 78mb more or less and i don't want to update as it might unroot my phone though the update says: "APPS"
Well better safe than sorry...
Oh, if someone has an apk or flash file of the calc app that would be nice.
Thanks in advance
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Open the app Update Center. LG apps are there.
joooe said:
Open the app Update Center. LG apps are there.
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yep tried that first thing when i rolled back to KK. I even did factory reset and calculator app is nowhere to be found.. i'm not into downloading calculator apps from Playstore as there are many apps which is annoying.
Bumping..
LG APPS update will not unroot your phone.
Yep tried software update also. Still on KK and still no calculator app..
Open your app drawer and click on "update center" it should have the original calculator app located there to redownload.
Here, my friend.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5vc610as5r08ouw/LGCalculator.apk?dl=0
This is a certainly common error when you're coming back to KK.
You should take note at the first boot, in the screen of "unninstaled apps" . When coming from Lollipop, the Calculator comes marked to not be installed.
The problem is that this is the only one (I believe) that isn't in the Update Center to download.
I had this problem and extracted the apk from the "preload apps" folder from a KDZ.
Hope I helped.
ifscher said:
Here, my friend.
dropbox.com/s/5vc610as5r08ouw/LGCalculator.apk?dl=0
This is a certainly common error when you're coming back to KK.
You should take note at the first boot, in the screen of "unninstaled apps" . When coming from Lollipop, the Calculator comes marked to not be installed.
The problem is that this is the only one (I believe) that isn't in the Update Center to download.
I had this problem and extracted the apk from the "preload apps" folder from a KDZ.
Hope I helped.
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It's worked. Copy LGCalculator.apk to /system/pri-app, the Calculator comes back!
Xiphos_Hsueh said:
It's worked. Copy LGCalculator.apk to /system/pri-app, the Calculator comes back!
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I'm facing the problem too after downgrading KK from lollipop.
Just install it like normal application and it worked now and listed in quick slide too! Thank you:good:!!!
on Dirty Unicorn (6.0.1) didn't work :\
on booth:
installed as normal application
copied into system/pri-app/
only ever dealt with android products such as my tab pro, note 3/4. but just purchased and received my pumpkin kd-c0250 headunit.
had a quick look and seen someone recommend new/custom firmware.
Stock music player seems a bit **** too but integrates with the home screen which i tried with shuttle music player and that doesnt, unless its possible to add it as a wiget?
also im guessing a universal root for 4.4.4 should work to get me root access too?
just looking to see what others can recommend as a good starting point for making the headunit "better" all round. sorry if this gets posted once a day or anything
Harmonial said:
only ever dealt with android products such as my tab pro, note 3/4. but just purchased and received my pumpkin kd-c0250 headunit.
had a quick look and seen someone recommend new/custom firmware.
Stock music player seems a bit **** too but integrates with the home screen which i tried with shuttle music player and that doesnt, unless its possible to add it as a wiget?
also im guessing a universal root for 4.4.4 should work to get me root access too?
just looking to see what others can recommend as a good starting point for making the headunit "better" all round. sorry if this gets posted once a day or anything
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If you are new to Android, the first thing I would suggest is looking at replacing the Launcher. This will give you a lot more freedom
to add widgets for things like Shuttle and other apps you may want to try. I would also leave the ROM stock for as long as you can stand to do so. Take notes as you work with the stock ROM of the changes you would like to make, and search through the threads here to find if
you can make them without flashing to a custom ROM.
Rooting this unit is quite simple by using the temporary root method. Enter *#hct#root# as the password when opening System Settings.
DO NOT REBOOT. First go to the Play Store and Install the SUPERSU app by CHAINFIRE Once you have done that, let the system reboot,
and then go back to System Settings and enter the password adboff This will turn off the temporary factory SuperUser app, but you will still be able to use the CHAINFIRE SUPERSU app you installed to control root access of your apps.
I will say that if you want to jump in off the deep end, Malaysk has put together some awesome stuff.
I started with a DSA Rooted Stock Rom and installed APEX Launcher, mostly because it let me get started with a built in root,
and it also gave me 2 or 3 GBs to install other apps where the Stock ROM from the Factory only had a 1 GB partition.
Have Fun, and
Good Luck,
Rick
Sidenote:
the code *#hct#root# did not work with my KD-C0250, if it does for Harmonial i'de like to know
Installed one of the stock rooted Roms and entered the code and it worked. Dunno if it would have worked on the original rom.
There's as music app in the system/app folder. (Or is it /apk) at work and can't check.
That hash better layout for the library I like, but for the life of me I can't get it to open other than when it boots on startup with auto player from the likes of the headunit app.. Anyone got any idea on that front? Tried installing the apk and it does it successfully but no icon to open it, or even the option to open once done like with usual apks, just a "done" button
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Installed one of the stock rooted Roms and entered the code and it worked. Dunno if it would have worked on the original rom.
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Oh ok, still on the original rom here, thanks for the info!
Still cant get my head around this music app thing.
the one that has an icon and is the only one i can open is the default "mtcmusic3" app.
the one that will start on boot with the headunit app is just called "music" and is in the system/app folder.
Info on the app when i check it out is "version 4.4.4-eng.meng.20150806.-211037". would really like to just run that as standard. but if i exit out of it at any point i can only seem to reopen it via booting the head unit again, no shortcut on the launcher to open it.