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[Q] Broken "Samsung Apps" app?

My Samsung Apps app shows only two apps:
Angry Birds Space_WVGA
Tetris (test4)
Did I somehow get a preproduction version of Samsung Apps? Anyone else having this issue?
For what it's worth, I can actually download both of these. The Tetris app just says "premium game app test" when you open it, but Angry Birds Space seems to be the real deal.

adzenith said:
My Samsung Apps app shows only two apps:
Angry Birds Space_WVGA
Tetris (test4)
Did I somehow get a preproduction version of Samsung Apps? Anyone else having this issue?
For what it's worth, I can actually download both of these. The Tetris app just says "premium game app test" when you open it, but Angry Birds Space seems to be the real deal.
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Mine does it too, you're not special
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-viperboy- said:
Mine does it too, you're not special
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Same here... This phone seems awfully rushed since there was only 4 in stock @ my sprint store.

damn!!!
SAME WITH ME (JUST TRIED IT)... (opps, sorry about the caps lock)
hmm, http://www.samsungapps.com/mars/mw/main.as
maybe this doesn't work on the Note ll because it doesn't work on the note ??

cecilia said:
damn!!!
maybe this doesn't work on the Note ll because it doesn't work on the note ??
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I downloaded Samsung Apps from the website even though the Note II isn't listed (I know, I'm such a rebel), but the app won't get past a loading screen.
I tried again, killing the app and then clearing its cache, and now I'm right back where I started--updated Samsung Apps app, but still just Tetris and ABS.

adzenith said:
I downloaded Samsung Apps from the website even though the Note II isn't listed (I know, I'm such a rebel), but the app won't get past a loading screen.
I tried again, killing the app and then clearing its cache, and now I'm right back where I started--updated Samsung Apps app, but still just Tetris and ABS.
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Now that I'm rooted, I tried uninstalling the stock Samsung Apps and installing from the website, but it still doesn't work
Samsung, why'd you ship me a debug model?

Note 4 Apps

Just a heads up, if you change the following lines in your build.prop, you can get some of the stock apps from the Note 4 via Samsung Apps (or Galaxy Apps or whatever it's called now). Just open up the app, go to the Galaxy Essentials section, and download. I'll post up the apks shortly....
ro.product.model=SM-N910S
ro.product.name=SM-N910S
ro.product.device=SM-N910S
Actually, I just realized somebody else already has a thread going, with all the available apks and info on the apps that are currently available....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2882584

I am on S5 ported ROM. Is there any advantage to these APPs? ANy great improvement I would be missing out on?

I'm interested in apps once uploaded...

Morningstar said:
Just a heads up, if you change the following lines in your build.prop, you can get some of the stock apps from the Note 4 via Samsung Apps (or Galaxy Apps or whatever it's called now). Just open up the app, go to the Galaxy Essentials section, and download. I'll post up the apks shortly....
ro.product.model=SM-N910S
ro.product.name=SM-N910S
ro.product.device=SM-N910S
Actually, I just realized somebody else already has a thread going, with all the available apks and info on the apps that are currently available....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2882584
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They don't seem to work at least the few I tried force closed immediately. The browser looked the most promising. Even it didn't stay open.

[App] Multi-Window Commander(All apps enabled)

EDIT:
As I mentioned to TDunham on his thread for OA6 DeOdexed.....
For those of you taking the Lollipop update, there is an app in the playstore that enables all apps for Lollipop. It is also the only one I know of to work with Android L at the moment. Of course, this is unless any Devs here eventually modify the Lollipop UI on their own custom roms.
ROOT IS REQUIRED!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xpe.app.multiwindow.commander
After download.......grant SU, select apps, save and reboot. It's that simple. The difference is that NOW your MW will be on the right side with no thumb/arrow pull. You will have to double tap the back button to use. I'm not sure if this was a patent issue with Samsung, but it works.
I am just posting this as a pass-on. Moderators, feel free to delete or move this thread at will.
I don't need any thanks. Thank you's all go to the developers of this awesome app.

Its nice but it is a paid app. Devs technically wouldnt be able to implement that. Thanks for the find though. Im purchasing now
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elwood said:
Its nice but it is a paid app. Devs technically wouldnt be able to implement that. Thanks for the find though. Im purchasing now
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Yeah. I guess I typed that wrong. I meant that the devs on XDA have the ability to break down the UI to implement their own mods.
I multi-task with my phone, hence needing multiwindow. This app thankfully gives the solution "now". Great stuff.

problem
I'm install this app in my note4 ( h model) that running lollipop.when i open it, its show me a loading mode.and after a second he crashes ans closed automatically. how i must to do ??? and how i can fixed this issue ?
thanks to you

khaled147 said:
I'm install this app in my note4 ( h model) that running lollipop.when i open it, its show me a loading mode.and after a second he crashes ans closed automatically. how i must to do ??? and how i can fixed this issue ?
thanks to you
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Same thing happened to me

@abdullaha @khaled147
What I do see is you quoting an Exynos version of your phones. Am I correct? There MAY be issues on International versions, as we here are on the Sprint(P) variant. I do know that not ALL phones will work with this app.
Are both of you rooted and on stock Touchwiz?
There was also an issue with the latest update as stated by the developer. Perhaps a simple clear of data and cache will solve this issue.

jpgranger said:
@abdullaha @khaled147
What I do see is you quoting an Exynos version of your phones. Am I correct? There MAY be issues on International versions, as we here are on the Sprint(P) variant. I do know that not ALL phones will work with this app.
Are both of you rooted and on stock Touchwiz?
There was also an issue with the latest update as stated by the developer. Perhaps a simple clear of data and cache will solve this issue.
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I am on stock rooted TouchWiz on the international version of the Tab S. 10.5. Clear of cache and data and multiple reboots have not helped.
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abdullaha said:
I am on stock rooted TouchWiz on the international version of the Tab S. 10.5. Clear of cache and data and multiple reboots have not helped.
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Have you tried contacting the developer?
Can you open the app itself at all?
I fear that your tablet MAY not be compatible, although some comments in the play store section seem to suggest otherwise. The developer states that the app fits all Galaxy series phones, and most galaxy tablets with KitKat or Lollipop. I'm sure there are exceptions.
I've attached my screenshots so you can see what you SHOULD have. If you can not even open the app itself to select the apps that you want, there's a bigger issue. Perhaps even try reinstalling altogether.
One pic is the slide window activated by hard-pressing the back button, now on the right side. The other pic is what the app itself looks like when you open it.

jpgranger said:
Have you tried contacting the developer?
Can you open the app itself at all?
I fear that your tablet MAY not be compatible, although some comments in the play store section seem to suggest otherwise. The developer states that the app fits all Galaxy series phones, and most galaxy tablets with KitKat or Lollipop. I'm sure there are exceptions.
I've attached my screenshots so you can see what you SHOULD have. If you can not even open the app itself to select the apps that you want, there's a bigger issue. Perhaps even try reinstalling altogether.
One pic is the slide window activated by hard-pressing the back button, now on the right side. The other pic is what the app itself looks like when you open it.
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In read in the reviews section of the Play Store that a Tab S user is having no issues with the app. I have tried reinstalling multiple times. I open the app. The loading message is displayed and the app closes within a second. And that keeps happening every time I open the app.

abdullaha said:
In read in the reviews section of the Play Store that a Tab S user is having no issues with the app. I have tried reinstalling multiple times. I open the app. The loading message is displayed and the app closes within a second. And that keeps happening every time I open the app.
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Yes. I have also seen that some Tab users have had success. Did you get the initial request for root? If you haven't, there is your first problem.

jpgranger said:
Yes. I have also seen that some Tab users have had success. Did you get the initial request for root? If you haven't, there is your first problem.
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The first time I installed, I did which was followed by the app closing. I reinstalled and I stopped getting the root request dialogue. Root is working as other apps are actively using root and requesting for it.

abdullaha said:
The first time I installed, I did which was followed by the app closing. I reinstalled and I stopped getting the root request dialogue. Root is working as other apps are actively using root and requesting for it.
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At this point, I would just contact the developer by clicking the email link in the playstore.

help please.. n910c android 5.1.1 auto crash..

Im having the same problem with mw commander. It will open and immediately close. Im on ironrom tab s 10.5 (t800). Any known solutions yet?

For those of you with FC's.....
I found that once I uninstalled the app, all my apps were still enabled when I was on stock DeOdexed OA6. But of course, I am no longer on a stock rom.

Not compatible with Note4 N910U MM 6.0.1

anyone with Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +? S6 Edge + supports MultiWindow, why is it that I don't see the app I'm the Play Store app but I can follow the link, then I can see it but with a message - Your device isn't compatible. wtf?! been using it for years and now it's not cpmpitable on the device with MultiWindow support.
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had to download patched apk on the side but my conscience is clean, I paid for it long time ago.

methoddon1 said:
anyone with Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +? S6 Edge + supports MultiWindow, why is it that I don't see the app I'm the Play Store app but I can follow the link, then I can see it but with a message - Your device isn't compatible. wtf?! been using it for years and now it's not cpmpitable on the device with MultiWindow support.
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had to download patched apk on the side but my conscience is clean, I paid for it long time ago.
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Marshmallow is supported by the app. Even if you side load the apk it will just open then immediately close. Xposed with Xtouchwiz module is the only way to go rightnow bro.

Galaxy App Store won't install

I had downloaded the galaxy app store from the web and it worked fine. Since the lollipop update the galaxy app store had disappeared and when I tried to install the app it would say unable to install, any one else have this issue? Or a fix to get the galaxy app store?

So odd. Same issue. Not sure how to update my galaxy apps like snote and shealth

I may be wrong but I think we're being required to just wait for them to notify us about updates. There's a way to check for an update in S-Health settings but that's the only one I found.

You can access the Samsung Galaxy Apps Store via the widget Galaxy Essentials.
Search for SNote and SHealth/SHealth services and update.

Make sure you're using the TouchWiz launcher so you can access the Samsung widgets. S-Health can be updated within the app itself.
Look for the “check for updates" option in the settings menu.

mikeboucher21 said:
I had downloaded the galaxy app store from the web and it worked fine. Since the lollipop update the galaxy app store had disappeared and when I tried to install the app it would say unable to install, any one else have this issue? Or a fix to get the galaxy app store?
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Go to the APPS folder and hit the three dots (menu) in the upper right corner, you will find Galaxy Essentials there.

After doing more research I called a Samsung number for galaxy apps and found that this is a Verizon issue (aka Verizon blocked the full app store) but it seems to be resolved. They gave me a link to follow which worked to redownload and install successfully this time. The link is posted below for anyone who needs it:
http://apps.samsung.com/mars/mw/apk_en.as

Question: Can I update Samsung Apps in the Google Play Store Instead of Galaxy Store?

Hi Everyone,
I've been searching the site and online for an answer, but no luck.
I have the Galaxy S20+, but this is really a question that pertains to all Galaxy phones. A lot of the Samsung phone's native apps (Camera, Gallery, etc.) will have a "N" icon in Settings, telling you there is a new update for the app that you can install. For this, you have to go through the Galaxy Store. I have disabled access to the store and most other Samsung apps I don't use (Bixby, etc.) because I don't want to sign up for anything Samsung and don't want to create an account with them since I already have my Google account attached to the phone.
Now, going to the Google Play store from the the Camera or Gallery apps, it shows that I have them installed and even allows me to open the app from their store. But unlike other apps that I actually downloaded from Google Play, it won't give me the option to update from Google. It just lets me open the app.
So my question in short is can I, or how can I, update these Samsung apps through the Google Play Store instead of the Galaxy Store? If they show up in the Google Play Store, there must be a way since they are linked.
Side note, I can't uninstall most apps (especially the Camera and Gallery apps) and them re-download them from Google Play, in case anyone was curious.
Any direction or help will be much appreciated. Thanks!

I did an update to the Samsung Members app in the Play Store just the other day after originally installing it via the Galaxy Store (S20U).
I know some of the Samsung apps appear on the Galaxy Store before they reach the Play Store and for apps I've checked I have both Uninstall and Open buttons in both stores. Don't see why it wouldn't be possible for certain apps.

Grondah said:
I did an update to the Samsung Members app in the Play Store just the other day after originally installing it via the Galaxy Store (S20U).
I know some of the Samsung apps appear on the Galaxy Store before they reach the Play Store and for apps I've checked I have both Uninstall and Open buttons in both stores. Don't see why it wouldn't be possible for certain apps.
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Interesting. I just checked and I don't have the Samsung Members app installed to compare. But like you said as well, it should be possible.
Hopefully someone here knows how?

Just use samsung app store..
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You can download new versions of your apps from apkmirror

Where does samsung messages get updated? I don't see it in the play store or galaxy store.

peachpuff said:
Where does samsung messages get updated? I don't see it in the play store or galaxy store.
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Right now i think it can be updated only from the APKMirror page .... https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Samsung+messages

nycz_illest said:
So my question in short is can I, or how can I, update these Samsung apps through the Google Play Store instead of the Galaxy Store? If they show up in the Google Play Store, there must be a way since they are linked.
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Short answer: Yes and no.
As you discovered, some Samsung apps are available in the Google Play Store. Those can be updated via the Play Store. The other Samsung apps must be updated via Samsung Galaxy Store or sideloaded (the best source is Samsung apk mirror).
Having a Samsung account doesn't force you to use their apps. I have a Samsung account, but I disabled all of their apps except for Calculator, Galaxy Wearable, Good Lock, My Files, and One Hand Operation+, and having a Samsung account doesn't affect my battery or usage habits whatsoever.

sublimaze said:
Short answer: Yes and no.
As you discovered, some Samsung apps are available in the Google Play Store. Those can be updated via the Play Store. The other Samsung apps must be updated via Samsung Galaxy Store or sideloaded (the best source is Samsung apk mirror).
Having a Samsung account doesn't force you to use their apps. I have a Samsung account, but I disabled all of their apps except for Calculator, Galaxy Wearable, Good Lock, My Files, and One Hand Operation+, and having a Samsung account doesn't affect my battery or usage habits whatsoever.
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Thanks everyone.
Sublimaze, I think this is the most helpful answer. Thanks. I have a couple of follow-up questions from your response:
- I know a little about sideloading, but I'm not fully versed. But say I download the Samsung Camera and Gallery apps from Apkmirror, how do I install them if my Galaxy S20+ device doesn't let me uninstall Camera and Gallery? In the settings, I can't even disable them (it's greyed out). Maybe these two app examples are exceptions and I can't do anything about it? I will say many (if not all) of the Samsung apps I see on my device do not give me the option to disable or uninstall
- When you sideload an app, how do you receive updates or update the app in the future? Is it a one-and-done situation, or will I be able to do updates on Google Play moving forward? Or, will I be stuck and never be able to do updates, with the only way being is to just keep installing newer versions when they come out on Apkmirror?
- And finally, is Apkmirror reliable?
And thanks for clarifying the bit on the Samsung accounts.

nycz_illest said:
Thanks everyone.
Sublimaze, I think this is the most helpful answer. Thanks. I have a couple of follow-up questions from your response:
- I know a little about sideloading, but I'm not fully versed. But say I download the Samsung Camera and Gallery apps from Apkmirror, how do I install them if my Galaxy S20+ device doesn't let me uninstall Camera and Gallery? In the settings, I can't even disable them (it's greyed out). Maybe these two app examples are exceptions and I can't do anything about it? I will say many (if not all) of the Samsung apps I see on my device do not give me the option to disable or uninstall
- When you sideload an app, how do you receive updates or update the app in the future? Is it a one-and-done situation, or will I be able to do updates on Google Play moving forward? Or, will I be stuck and never be able to do updates, with the only way being is to just keep installing newer versions when they come out on Apkmirror?
- And finally, is Apkmirror reliable?
And thanks for clarifying the bit on the Samsung accounts.
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Samsung app store is far more reliable compared to apkmirror.
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vash_h said:
Samsung app store is far more reliable compared to apkmirror.
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That makes sense. I think what I'm just going to have to do is just tough it out and use the Samsung Store to updates the ones I can only do through there, then revoke permissions to the Samsung Store app after I'm done. Seems like the safest way to go.
Thanks.