A couple apps that I use frequently, namely Walmart and Starbucks, will not allow install because "This app is not optimized for this device"... Is there a safe way around this?
I don't know about Starbucks but, Walmart app installed from backup from Galaxy S10 and is working just fine. Auto rotate and everything.
If it won't load it needs to be updated (the app).
Why would you want either one running as an app? Pure trashware. Don't know about Starwhatever but Walmart runs fine in the browser. Best kept there.
FB, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instascam, etc are a stone's throw from outright malware. Even if I can I don't want to even use those sites in the browser. I'll never load them as an app.
Not trusted apps... actions have consequences, be careful what you allow to run on your device.
The restore from my original device and then an app store update did the trick. Thanks.
emtownsend said:
The restore from my original device and then an app store update did the trick. Thanks.
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Don't use Smartswitch going between different devices or OS's especially for apps.
blackhawk said:
Don't use Smartswitch going between different devices or OS's especially for apps.
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I was trying to avoid it...
I've read that this occurs only on the inner screen. I think to get around it you can close the play store then reopen it on the cover screen to install. Once installed you can use on either screen
emtownsend said:
I was trying to avoid it...
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Kies was buggy too.
On the same device/firmware version it may work ok, I'll test it next reload but just for homepage settings, maybe apps.
Always use another backup method for critical data' SmartSwitch should never be the primary backup.
If it works, swell... but don't count on it
blackhawk said:
Kies was buggy too.
On the same device/firmware version it may work ok, I'll test it next reload but just for homepage settings, maybe apps.
Always use another backup method for critical data' SmartSwitch should never be the primary backup.
If it works, swell... but don't count on it
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I miss the days of rooted Titanium Backup... LOL
Somebody on reddit confirmed to me just now it worked for them with a different app
mitchh said:
I've read that this occurs only on the inner screen. I think to get around it you can close the play store then reopen it on the cover screen to install. Once installed you can use on either screen
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mitchh said:
I've read that this occurs only on the inner screen. I think to get around it you can close the play store then reopen it on the cover screen to install. Once installed you can use on either screen
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Tried the outer screen for the walkie talkie app for my galaxy watch 4 and it says the same not optimized
Sonin66 said:
Tried the outer screen for the walkie talkie app for my galaxy watch 4 and it says the same not optimized
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hmm weird did you close the store completely then reopen it on the cover screen?
mitchh said:
hmm weird did you close the store completely then reopen it on the cover screen?
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Yep, just tried your suggestion and still a no go for me
Sonin66 said:
Yep, just tried your suggestion and still a no go for me
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yeah I just checked and it says that app isn't compatible with any of my devices if I go to it on my pc. rip
Just get the apk and install that.
chieco said:
Just get the apk and install that.
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How do we get the apk file
blackhawk said:
If it won't load it needs to be updated (the app).
Why would you want either one running as an app? Pure trashware. Don't know about Starwhatever but Walmart runs fine in the browser. Best kept there.
FB, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instascam, etc are a stone's throw from outright malware. Even if I can I don't want to even use those sites in the browser. I'll never load them as an app.
Not trusted apps... actions have consequences, be careful what you allow to run on your device.
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Not sure why you say this.
I've had these apps for years with no problems whatsoever.
TFDM said:
Not sure why you say this.
I've had these apps for years with no problems whatsoever.
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Simple, they are needless security risks and trashware with active internet access.
If you can't sort this out then enjoy the ride.
Sonin66 said:
How do we get the apk file
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Type the name of the app followed with apk download into Google and many sites who have the apk should pop up. Download it and simply install it.
chieco said:
Type the name of the app followed with apk download into Google and many sites who have the apk should pop up. Download it and simply install it.
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So while I was able to find and download the apk file, it still won't install.
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WHERE does the android market keep the list of apps you have installed?
SteelH said:
WHERE does the android market keep the list of apps you have installed?
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Seriously? It's under the "downloads" tab...
Brutus2TheMax said:
Seriously? It's under the "downloads" tab...
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HAHAHAHA
Android Market
It's actually a pretty good question.I've run quite a few different roms in the last month or so and even though I back everything up,the Market seems to lose apps that I've purchased from time to time.Would be nice to know if there's a way to retrieve them online or if we just need to keep buying them over and over.
Brutus2TheMax said:
Seriously? It's under the "downloads" tab...
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Yes seriously. You answer was anything but. I want to where they are stored. Hitting the downloads tab shows a list of them, it doesn't show WHERE.
Download Astro File Browser and use the built-in search feature. Make sure it is scanning the whole system and not just your SD card.
This should tell you where they are downloaded and stored.
This question is highly ambiguous. You may want to refine.
I think he means, if you wipe and install a new ROM, the first time you go into the market, it will remember the apps you DID have installed.
Where is that stored?
Bielinsk said:
This question is highly ambiguous. You may want to refine.
I think he means, if you wipe and install a new ROM, the first time you go into the market, it will remember the apps you DID have installed.
Where is that stored?
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Exactly. This is what is elusive. Maybe I'm completely wrong and they are stored on SkyNet I mean Google.
I am pretty sure they are attached to your google account. So they are stored on skynet, in some dark dungeon of servers they have 1000 feet under ground
Actually, I think this is a two part deal. The apps you have purchased are associated with your google account. Free apps and trials have a local market link associated with them. This link can become corrupted and titanium backup has the capability to restore those links. Running a logcat while executing the restore market links process may point you in the right direction.
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Frank...
They are definitely associated with your google account. My market kept telling me I had a **** load if apps on my phone...no mater how many times I wiped, they still showed as installed on my phone. I created a new google account and bam..fixed the issue when I signed in with the new account. Its the weirdest thing.
How do you get the downloads tab back? Mine somehow changed to a Sprint tab
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tauzins said:
How do you get the downloads tab back? Mine somehow changed to a Sprint tab
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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indeed. this seems not only a evo specific "issue". a friend has a hero and was complaining how to uninstall apps since there is a sprint tab in her market. i told her to press menu and then to downloads since she isnt a geek.
i first noticed this tonight.. weird.
tauzins said:
How do you get the downloads tab back? Mine somehow changed to a Sprint tab
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This is already being discussed in the GENERAL section.
Anybody know how to remove the HTC apps like people, messages, mail?
Also is there a Google version of the people app?
Is there a way to get stock Android lock screen?
Only if you can disable them, otherwise you need root.
To replace people:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts&hl=en
Electronic Punk said:
Only if you can disable them, otherwise you need root.
To replace people:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts&hl=en
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You can't disable the apps I mentioned (I did with others) and it says my device is incompatible with Google contacts for some reason!
fishluke said:
You can't disable the apps I mentioned (I did with others) and it says my device is incompatible with Google contacts for some reason!
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I got the same thing. shame . I haven't seen that in a while I guess its a google thing.
Not sure if this is the most recent version but you could try http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ontacts-1-1-android-5-1-android-apk-download/
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twistednl said:
Not sure if this is the most recent version but you could try http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ontacts-1-1-android-5-1-android-apk-download/
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thanks!
Managed to find and install the latest version but still didn't make it show up in the play store so decided it's not worth it right now I guess.
fishluke said:
Thanks!
Managed to find and install the latest version but still didn't make it show up in the play store so decided it's not worth it right now I guess.
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Why should it show up in play store? Maybe the screen dpi or something needs to get updates in the app to show up. If you installed it from the source I send, you should be able to use it. No need to update
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Why should it show up in play store? Maybe the screen dpi or something needs to get updates in the app to show up. If you installed it from the source I send, you should be able to use it. No need to update
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I can't be bothered to keep manually checking if a new version comes out etc so was hoping perhaps installing apk would force it to show in the play store. Plus I still can't get rid of the HTC people app.
DPI seemed fine to me so not sure why it's not there.
I've been getting a small pop-up add, usually from Microsoft, after every call I make. Anyone else getting them or know how to stop them?
Do you have any Microsoft related apps installed on your phone?
think about what apps youve installed in the past
go through them one by one and figure it out
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I've been getting a small pop-up add, usually from Microsoft, after every call I make. Anyone else getting them or know how to stop them?
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As stated above you have installed an app that is spamming your phone with adds.
airmaxx23 said:
Do you have any Microsoft related apps installed on your phone?
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flex360 said:
think about what apps youve installed in the past
go through them one by one and figure it out
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As stated above you have installed an app that is spamming your phone with adds.
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You're right, it was a Microsoft app, Outlook. It's strange though, I had it installed on my Oneplus One and I never got the adds. Maybe it was the latest update or something.
Edit: The ads came back after uninstalling Outlook.
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You're right, it was a Microsoft app, Outlook. It's strange though, I had it installed on my Oneplus One and I never got the adds. Maybe it was the latest update or something.
Edit: The ads came back after uninstalling Outlook.
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Didn't know this but good to know not to install Mickeysoft apps on my phone, I use touchdown expensive but great
Its not apps. Its a website you visited that's spamming you. Clear your history and cookies all that good stuff and it should get rid of the problem.
I had the same issue and this is what I was told
That's how I solved this issue on my LG V20 running Nougat:
Go to:
Settings / General / Google Services / Ads / Opt out of Ads Personalization
My 2 cents
Just wondering if there is an (I'd take partly) easy way to get rid of individual pre-installed apps...
Tried that package disabler pro from Play Store and it's a useless piece of code, not to mention money down the toilet.
App in question = gallery
Running a custom ROM and prefer google photos as it ties in with everything else better. (The ROM itself is basically void of any non-system level apps; camera, gallery and device health services are all it has.
Any help/ideas are appreciated, TIA
PDP works fine for me
*Detection* said:
PDP works fine for me
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I wish I could say the same.
I install it, give it all the permissions, etc. Then get perpetually bounced to a screen saying "please wait a few minutes, and hit the retry button a few times"
Very frustrating hah.
stpf77 said:
I wish I could say the same.
I install it, give it all the permissions, etc. Then get perpetually bounced to a screen saying "please wait a few minutes, and hit the retry button a few times"
Very frustrating hah.
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Are you using this version?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmklmsamsung.batteryaddon&hl=en_GB
*Detection* said:
Are you using this version?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmklmsamsung.batteryaddon&hl=en_GB
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That would be the one yep
stpf77 said:
That would be the one yep
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Try manually
https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/
I have been very successful using the manual disable approach, as mentioned: https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/ Especially because it's easy to undo a mistake.
It's also fun to have the System --> Apps window open and watch the application you don't want be instantly marked "Disabled". True, you don't get the disk space back but it was so satisfying to see Bixby finally leave me the f**k alone!
Bonus: The technique is free and easy enough for even unskilled users to gain experience.
Just install as normal apks. Then, clear cache and restart device.
Apks come from apkmirror. So, for newer version you will have to rely on them except the frameworķ.
it works for Galaxy A324G?
How clear cache ?
Just install from „APKMirror“ and make sure your gallery app is updated and update the photo editing app located in the gallery app, which is responsible for „Object Eraser“, „Shadow Eraser“ and „Reflection Eraser“
From my experience, you don't need to clear any cache.
knonet said:
it works for Galaxy A324G?
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yes. just install as normal apks
Elkingb said:
How clear cache ?
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actually is not necessary to do so, just install the normal apks.
With the new update, „Samsung“ has blocked the sideloading of the editing app, which is highly disappointing, restricting features, that can be enabled.
dziugas1959 said:
With the new update, „Samsung“ has blocked the sideloading of the editing app, which is highly disappointing, restricting features, that can be enabled.
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So this will no longer work? Wtf Samsung.
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So this will no longer work? Wtf Samsung.
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Well yes, I did some deep investigating using „ADB“ and one thing I realised, that there is a secret user profile which keeps „Contacts, Gallery, Calendar, Camera, Samsung Internet, My Files, Samsung notes and the photo editor app“ (probably even more) which from what I can tell is from „Safe folder“ even when not used, this is confirmed by installing a program and adding it in „Safe Folder“ deleting the app from system or trying to update/downgrade the app the same error will appear, since it is encrypted „ADB“ has no clue if it is a user or something, since it has no idea, but it is a unique „Safe Folder“ user which if it has the same app it will lock you out of: Updating, Downgrading and Full-On Uninstall the app in question.
dziugas1959 said:
Well yes, I did some deep investigating using „ADB“ and one thing I realised, that there is a secret user profile which keeps „Contacts, Gallery, Calendar, Camera, Samsung Internet, My Files, Samsung notes and the photo editor app“ (probably even more) which from what I can tell is from „Safe folder“ even when not used, this is confirmed by installing a program and adding it in „Safe Folder“ deleting the app from system or trying to update/downgrade the app the same error will appear, since it is encrypted „ADB“ has no clue if it is a user or something, since it has no idea, but it is a unique „Safe Folder“ user which if it has the same app it will lock you out of: Updating, Downgrading and Full-On Uninstall the app in question.
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I've tried to install the apps linked but some failed to install, that was some time ago so I don't remember which. But I intend to reset my phone soon and will try it again.
gregbrooker said:
I've tried to install the apps linked but some failed to install, that was some time ago so I don't remember which. But I intend to reset my phone soon and will try it again.
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The „Object eraser, Shadow eraser and reflection eraser“ install no problem, it's the fact, that they are tied to the editing app, which is installed on multiple user phase, meaning without downgrading before the change (when „One UI 4.1“ launched) even resetting the phone won't work, unless you are an insane debugger with „One UI“ and „ADB“ then you are sorta out of luck.
Object and reflection eraser install but don't show up in apps, even after clear cache and restart
RadicalTeletubby said:
Object and reflection eraser install but don't show up in apps, even after clear cache and restart
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Please read the above mentioned post, before saying there are problems, since it is expected.
Ferchurito said:
Just install as normal apks. Then, clear cache and restart device.
Apks come from apkmirror. So, for newer version you will have to rely on them except the frameworķ.
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What about bixby voice (make sure it's the version that it doesn't know it's a unsupported device)
RadicalTeletubby said:
Object and reflection eraser install but don't show up in apps, even after clear cache and restart
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They are not apps you open from the drawer. you need to go to the photo editor and you will se the options
IWANTBIXBYSOBAD! said:
What about bixby voice (make sure it's the version that it doesn't know it's a unsupported device)
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I guess u tried installing from apkmirror but did not install. I will see what I can do. Though I do not own the a32 anymore. I have an s20. But I will see...
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They are not apps you open from the drawer. you need to go to the photo editor and you will se the options
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I meant they don't show up in gallery, sorry. Maybe it's my Egyptian version of A32 that rejects it, cus I don't have a native screen recorder either
RadicalTeletubby said:
I meant they don't show up in gallery, sorry. Maybe it's my Egyptian version of A32 that rejects it, cus I don't have a native screen recorder either
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Native screen recorder is only available on A42 5G and up
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Native screen recorder is only available on A42 5G and up
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Nah it's on A32 5g UK version, my friend has it
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I meant they don't show up in gallery, sorry. Maybe it's my Egyptian version of A32 that rejects it, cus I don't have a native screen recorder either
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Have u installed the framework?
what android version?