Develop Bugs

[Q] Podcasts not appearing in Market

Hi Guys,
Anyone noticed that in the UK the Zune software has no podcasts listed. The PODCAST icon does not even exist.
I have to manually add my rss feeeds for each one?
anyone seen this.
Thanks
Russ

It's still very early days for Zune in Europe. I've had a Zune HD for a year and I've seen the US Marketplace and it's another world. You have more music, podcasts, a lot more movies and also (many) TV shows (plus Zune HD apps).
Hopefully Microsoft will work on that a lot more than they did with Xbox Live (Europe content is rubbish compared to the US). Apple did it, I don't see why Microsoft can't, they have to want it though.
Here's to hope...

RussST24 said:
Hi Guys,
Anyone noticed that in the UK the Zune software has no podcasts listed. The PODCAST icon does not even exist.
I have to manually add my rss feeeds for each one?
anyone seen this.
Thanks
Russ
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It gets even worse if you update your Zunes through the UK version.
You lose access to the marketplace on your devices, and as late as last week you couldn't get any 'Channels' either.
Altho, now we can get some dumbed down (IMO useless) channels.

Is it possible to use my PC for UK Marketplace and my Laptop for USA marketplace?
So having access to both?
I already use a VPN service to access USA only sites like HULU with no problems..

I live in belgium and made an "belgian" live account, now I can only rent a movie, no music or apps or podcasts... We wait and see

Thanks for the confirmation everyone. Shame as they even mention adding podasts via the Zune software Marketplace on the UK windows phone site!
Hopefully its coming as I can understand Video being a rights issues internationally but Podcasts?
Russ

ebzrascal said:
Is it possible to use my PC for UK Marketplace and my Laptop for USA marketplace?
So having access to both?
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You can't use the same Live ID as it is be based in one location.
You'll need two ID's and Zune Pass's (1x UK 1x US) to use both at the same time.
I'm still looking for a better solution.
ioulian said:
I live in belgium and made an "belgian" live account, now I can only rent a movie, no music or apps or podcasts... We wait and see
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Have you tried setting your PC so it 'thinks' its in the US ?
You won't be able to login and buy anything (see above) but it should let you grab some Podcasts.
This trick worked for me, and allowed me to get Podcats and the Marketplace back on my Zunes. I don't have a WP7 phone yet so i don't know if it works with them.

It's easier to just get the rss and subscribe manually, at least he can use his actual Live ID and the marketplace.

amazon us app store for uk and maybe otherusers

I didn't find this mentioned anywhere..sorry if its old news
Downloaded this app 3 days ago..
https://market.android.com/details?...azon.appstore.free.apps&feature=search_result
(Amazon Appstore -Notifier&Tips
Top Free Apps)
it provides a link in the app to download the amazon us app store (i cant find it anywhere else to download..so it was a big deal)
And i'm a Uk android owner..and it worked! One free paid app a day! lovely

Do you need to use an amazon account that is registed to the usa?

i signed in with my uk email and password....
You need to set up payment and re-enter your phone number in the 1 click ordering part (even if you are downloading free apps). But you just click payment and your card detail for your non US account come up and you just confirm it.
They make you set up payment before you can take advantage of free apps etc....so you are more likely to buy pay-for-apps if its already set up (marketing tactic)

My australian account works also, w00t!

Works for me too...cheers op!

It did indeed work for a while. Now however the party is over again...

[Q]Change device location

Hi,
i recently run on a problem with last.fm scrobller. Iam premium user, but when I want to play something, I got message that its not available in my country.
Is there anywhere in android chance to change location of my phone to USA for example?
thx

cyber-mythius said:
Hi,
i recently run on a problem with last.fm scrobller. Iam premium user, but when I want to play something, I got message that its not available in my country.
Is there anywhere in android chance to change location of my phone to USA for example?
thx
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I think that works the same way it does on computers. Depending on your network.
So maybe there's a similar trick to bypass this as you can do with a computer using a proxy.
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UPDATE : Just had a look on Google and didn't find anything related to your specific problem but there are plenty of people having troubles with the market and the non-availability of some apps in their country. Some managed to solve this using a US-based VPN. Maybe you should try that.

Could try a proxy
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

The MoreLocale 2 app (available in the Play store) does exactly what you're looking for. I needed it to change from US(canada) to US(us) for the Amazon music app.

[Q] Is there any way to Crack Amazons appstore ?

I live in Brasil, and my 1-click settings at the amazon.com site is using a Brasilian international credit card, so as my brasilian address.
Since i am using my real information, i can't manage to use the Amazons app store at my Kindle fire and on my Xperia Arc.
I've already tried the whole thing if creating a new account, with fake data fetched from fakenamegenerator.com but it does not worked aswell.
Is there any way i can "crack" my appstore app so that it does not check for amazon.com feedback about my account country, or is this impossible ?
I really want to start using the app store from Brasil, let me know if there is anything i can do.
Thanks !

112 Views , no answer. Really ?

marcelloLins said:
112 Views , no answer. Really ?
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Why don't you try Google Play Store? That way it's easy to manage your apps in both devices.

linktohack said:
Why don't you try Google Play Store? That way it's easy to manage your apps in both devices.
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I do use the play store but:
1. Not all the apps are tagged as compatible to my Kindle fire, forcing me to download the APK from the market and push it into the kindle manually
2. Amazon appstore have some free apps daily or weekly, which the play store does not have.

Are you rooted?
I know you can modify your build.prop to mask as another device to improve app compatibility. I've read that most apps that are said to be incompatible are not.

DrewHulva said:
Are you rooted?
I know you can modify your build.prop to mask as another device to improve app compatibility. I've read that most apps that are said to be incompatible are not.
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Yes i am rooted, and changing the build.prop file properties, sometimes help, sometimes dont.
But this is not the thread's question.
I would like to access the amazon app store, from Brasil.
1. Yes, i've tried proxies
2. Yes, i've tried fakenamegenerator.com
Edit: This is a new method, but it also failed to work for me :
http://spimitech.com/guides/access-amazon-apps-market-from-outside-the-us/
I've set the new card, billing adress using a hotel on international drive, and set the new payment method as 1-click.
App still saying that i don't have a US billing Address or Credit Card
None of those worked for me

[Q] Controlling Hulu

I just side-loaded the newest Hulu Plus APK to my ATV. It was downloaded from Google Play.
It starts, but it can't be controlled with the fire tv remote control. Using a USB keyboard is okay, but it's annoying.
So, is there a difference between the Hulu Plus versions released on Google Play and via Amazon app store?
If yes, can someone please make an APK of the Amazon app store version and upload it here?
I am from Germany, as Hulu is not officially supported here I am not able to download it from Amazon by myself.
Thanks in advance!

No one here with a rooted AFTV who can drop me a backup APK of the Hulu Plus app? Would be really appreciated!

german_psycho said:
I just side-loaded the newest Hulu Plus APK to my ATV. It was downloaded from Google Play.
It starts, but it can't be controlled with the fire tv remote control. Using a USB keyboard is okay, but it's annoying.
So, is there a difference between the Hulu Plus versions released on Google Play and via Amazon app store?
If yes, can someone please make an APK of the Amazon app store version and upload it here?
I am from Germany, as Hulu is not officially supported here I am not able to download it from Amazon by myself.
Thanks in advance!
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german_psycho said:
No one here with a rooted AFTV who can drop me a backup APK of the Hulu Plus app? Would be really appreciated!
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Just follow this guide to get access to all the Amazon apps... http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-geographically-restricted-apps-from-amazon/
I have found that best way to control all the sideloaded streaming apps which I've installed is a mouse & the FireTV Remote. I use the Mouse to point & click what I want to stream within the apps & the only way to go back within the streaming apps is the back button on the FireTV Remote. Although it can be a pain to input a long complicated passwords without a keyboard. It's not as important as a mouse for streaming apps.. And you can probably use the AFTV Remote app's phone keyboard to help with that.
The link to install FireTV's Hulu Plus is already in the FTV. Just need to mod your account temporarily to be able to install it.

Thanks, but the guide doesn't seem to work anymore. I think Amazon has changed something. I can change my account to Amazon US, I can see the App in the store (when I am connected via VPN) but when I select buy, it just says that I am geo-blocked
I hate those damn geo-restrictions. Google Play isn't that hard to overcome the restrictions, but with Amazon I found no way yet, grmbl.

german_psycho said:
Thanks, but the guide doesn't seem to work anymore. I think Amazon has changed something. I can change my account to Amazon US, I can see the App in the store (when I am connected via VPN) but when I select buy, it just says that I am geo-blocked
I hate those damn geo-restrictions. Google Play isn't that hard to overcome the restrictions, but with Amazon I found no way yet, grmbl.
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Odd... Last week I was able to get some BBC UK apps just fine. I did not change to a UK IP either.. Just used the one I use here. Try changing the VPN's IP address or don't use the VPN at all.. Or try just using a trial of a DNS service. Will try to get you the Hulu APK... But I wold not give it in trying to get the guide to work. Change the US Name & Address again..

Thanks for the suggestions, but nothing works.
I now tried nearly every possible combination. With and without VPN (without, it won't show me the Hulu app). I even put some money on my Amazon account via gift-card. This way I could sort out that it's no problem with my german credit card, even if the the app is free.
But no luck at all.. So, I'd be really nice if someone could just send me the app so I can sideload it. Unfortunately, I don't know no other way

german_psycho said:
Thanks for the suggestions, but nothing works.
I now tried nearly every possible combination. With and without VPN (without, it won't show me the Hulu app). I even put some money on my Amazon account via gift-card. This way I could sort out that it's no problem with my german credit card, even if the the app is free.
But no luck at all.. So, I'd be really nice if someone could just send me the app so I can sideload it. Unfortunately, I don't know no other way
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Have backed up the FireTV's Hulu Plus apk in my FireTV.. Trying to pull it to my PC...

german_psycho said:
Thanks for the suggestions, but nothing works.
I now tried nearly every possible combination. With and without VPN (without, it won't show me the Hulu app). I even put some money on my Amazon account via gift-card. This way I could sort out that it's no problem with my german credit card, even if the the app is free.
But no luck at all.. So, I'd be really nice if someone could just send me the app so I can sideload it. Unfortunately, I don't know no other way
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Here you go... Let me know how it goes..

Thank you, sir! Awesome!
After installing it, it gives me an error that my user account hasn't bought this app
Why, oh, why is Amazon so restrictive?? Grmbl.. But it was worth a try.
For the time being I think I have stick to the Android app from the Play store and use an USB-Mouse. Not very convenient, but at least it works..

german_psycho said:
Thank you, sir! Awesome!
After installing it, it gives me an error that my user account hasn't bought this app
Why, oh, why is Amazon so restrictive?? Grmbl.. But it was worth a try.
For the time being I think I have stick to the Android app from the Play store and use an USB-Mouse. Not very convenient, but at least it works..
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Try doing the change to US Amazon & then try installing the APK I uploaded see if that helps.. Also what Country/Language have you had it setup under.. Change it to US too just to try it out.. Also make sure you have enable the installation from Unknown Sources in Settings/System/Developers .

Changing back to US account and re-installing the app did not help, but I finally got it to work. Was a long way..
First, I connected to US VPN and created a new Amazon account at amazon.com. I then logged of my german account on my AFTV and logged in via the newly created account.
I bought the Hulu app then and installed it on the AFTV. I was then able to start it up and login. Afterwards, I logged the US amazon acc off and logged in once again with my "normal" german account.. And voila, it works.
Conclusion: It seems the app stores something in the data installed on the AFTV rather than on your amazon account. Interesting to know, maybe it helps others, too.