just got an n7. like it a lot but one thing is confusing to me... why do some(actually, a lot) of the tablet specific apps in the play store show as not available to install? example... bank of america has a tablet app but i'm forced to install the phone one instead.
am i missing something obvious?
qwyjibo said:
just got an n7. like it a lot but one thing is confusing to me... why do some(actually, a lot) of the tablet specific apps in the play store show as not available to install? example... bank of america has a tablet app but i'm forced to install the phone one instead.
am i missing something obvious?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807726
Search these forums for phablet, Google's odd solution to the bigger than a phone but smaller than a tablet interface. In some ways you get the worse of both worlds instead of the best. The search will turn up all sorts of info on the way folks feel about it.
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Isn't there a way to trick the market to give us full tablet apps?
Google for a app called lucky patcher. It can patch play store. Never used it myself. So backup your device.
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You can just search here at XDA for a useful thread that provides various special versions of the Play Store. You can install one that will force everything to be for a certain dpi value or to ignore dpi or many other options. I have a special version on my Dell Streak that I got from here.
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Is Google play available in the UK yet? If so, how do I get it? (legit way).
Thanks
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Some people have posted they have...Although, I'm in London and haven't yet. I've tried clearing cache and uninstalling updates...
Go on the market and accept the new terms that pop up, then keep opening and closing the market until you get taken to Google Play instead.
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Go on the market and accept the new terms that pop up, then keep opening and closing the market until you get taken to Google Play instead.
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I got the play T&C and was directed to the play website but still haven't gotten it...
i've got it now. accepted the terms and conditions and now market app has been replaced with play app
tom
I just hope they change the layout for the market like the Apple App store its so much more cleaner and easier to navigate.
I like the whats hot, top 25 sections on the App Store.
I just hope Google changes the layout.
Thanks all. Still don't have play yet but thanks
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I live in the UK and I got it this morning just by goin on the market
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sufy1000 said:
I just hope they change the layout for the market like the Apple App store its so much more cleaner and easier to navigate.
I like the whats hot, top 25 sections on the App Store.
I just hope Google changes the layout.
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There is no difference, Just says Google Play at the top Instead of Market, who came up with "Google Play" by the way lol, I received the update earlier on my Xperia Play 2.3.4, I'm in Wales, UK, Sim free.
Well mine still says market, could it be because I still have 2 updates available (which I don't plan to do)?
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Im in the uk and i got the update by clicking on the android market
OMG. Counter Strike On Android! http://cs-portable.net/
Just got my update now...
Me too, i looked at my homescreen, and iwas "wth?...?"
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I'm still somewhat new to Android, so please excuse my noob question. I had a Skyrocket for a few weeks and just got my GS3 yesterday.
Are certain apps not yet compatible with our phone? I had ICS on my Skyrocket, but certain apps like Scrabble and Asphalt 6 will not show up in the Play store now.
Thanks for any info.
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Yup, it looks like the developer hasn't updated it to be compatible with the S3. (Scrabble). If you look up the apps via play.google.com you can see what devices an application can be installed on. On your phone under the PLay app, it just won't show up.
Thanks for the tip! Here's hoping the app gts updated soon. I love Android, but I never knew of this drawback. I know it will vary by developer, but is it usually a matter of weeks or months before apps become compatible?
Would any one be so kind as to post a copy of the the " Bank of America for Tablets" apk? It won't allow me to download it from the market.
Something just feels scary asking for a Banking app on a public forum. Its extremely easy to tamper with it and give you a malicious version... I'd watch out with requests like this. :angel:
Raikia said:
Something just feels scary asking for a Banking app on a public forum. Its extremely easy to tamper with it and give you a malicious version... I'd watch out with requests like this. :angel:
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I understand the risks and appreciative your concern. I am not planning to log in. Just trying to test the UI with Nexus 7. I do check to see who it is coming from (reputation). Thank you though.
The app launches, but when I login it just hangs at a black screen
I've been looking for that app as well :-/
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Here you go.
https://hotfile.com/dl/165459101/09d4130/com.tablet.bofa-1.apk.html
Can someone post current version. Also to address safety concerns if you have safe pass enabled for every log in no one can sign in without a code being sent by text to your phone... So kosher...
Are there 2 separate versions? I have the BOA app on my N7 it works great. Is there another version besides the one I got on play store?
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Yeah there's the bofa app for phone and one for tablet. Tablet let's you use myportfolio and has some enhanced features. The app available in the market for the n7 is the phone app.
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Yeah there's the bofa app for phone and one for tablet. Tablet let's you use myportfolio and has some enhanced features. The app available in the market for the n7 is the phone app.
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Thank you
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I found this link
https://www.bankofamerica.com/online-banking/android-tablet-banking-app.go
Where you're supposed to be able to email it to yourself but ive done it twice and it wont work. Why does the Play Store link say our devices aren't compatible when we're using tablets? Lol
Edit: T_T got the email, it literally just links direct to the play store again. What a waste of potential.
I'm also looking for the current APK. The older one linked here installs fine but unfortunately BoA has updated their app so as soon as you try and open it the app sends you to the market for an update and since the N7 isn't compatible, won't let you download.
Last updated Dec. 12 BofA apk
https://www.box.com/shared/frkc88ucvcxl9fu3e72l
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That's not the tablet app
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This kinda sucks, just picked up the new model nexus 7. This is my first tablet, and I was kinda excited to see the difference between tablet apps and phone apps. Both American Express and Bank of America won't let me download their tablet versions. American Express won't even allow the regular mobile version either!
I've done some reading and found launchers, suggestions and apps. Wondering if anyone has a setup they can share? My little cousin is 7 and I got her a nexus 7
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I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but I share my device with my kids (4 and 7). I've set up an user account for them and I've locked it down with "kid' s place ". They can only reach the apps that I allow and can't mess with any settings. You can also use the timer function to limit their usage of the device. Exciting "kid's place" needs (if you choose this option) a code too...
The reason why I use different user accounts is to allow them to have their own user data in shared apps
I hope this is useful to you...
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ryanstfl said:
I've done some reading and found launchers, suggestions and apps. Wondering if anyone has a setup they can share? My little cousin is 7 and I got her a nexus 7
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If you update the tablet to Android 4.3 you could use a restricted profile
Hope that helps
One thing I just thought of is, you could use desktop visualizer and make big icons on the home screen for the apps that they would be using so they dont need to go into the app drawer and open up unnecessary apps (Or I suppose you can just take off a shortcut to the app drawer from the home screen with a custom launcher).
A setup I used when I handed down my old tab to my son (3yo) is smart app lock from thinkyeah and apex launcher with icon size set up for bigger icons - kidoz TV for kid friendly vids and use adaway to - well that's obvious.
I use zoodles
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zoodles.kidmode
4.3s new restricted profiles would work well for this. I haven't tried it myself though.
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PlayPad Kid's Launcher
Kids Place
KIDO'Z Play Mode-Safe for Kids
Famigo
Kytephone
Take a look at all these apps. I'm sure one of them will fit your needs.
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A Gumdrop Case would be another good addition for a child.
1.First restrict play store for keeping adult material out of kids reach
2.put on low level puzzles game like cut the rope,where is my water etc
3.search for some drawing apps
4.I don't think launcher will have an impact but if u need some attractive icons u can try apex,nova launcher
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Hello.
I've had my g3 for a couple of days now and some of the games i used to play such as bubble witch saga 2 are incompatible with the g3. They don't even appear on the play store, i have to click on the google links.
Is it basically just a case of waiting until they get updated or is there anything i can do?
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Email the devs for any app you find that doesn't work, the app itself will be fine they just need to update their play store listing to allow the new resolution.
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Same thing with the ESPN SportsCenter app. You'd probably have luck contacting the devs with smaller apps, but with some of the bigger ones, it's probably just a waiting game.