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HTC 1.33 ROM w/ JAVA & Opera Mini 4 (can't install cloudyfa java)

This newest ROM from HTC includes Esmertec Java Jeodek 20070425.1.1 built in as part of the ROM.
I have successfully installed Opera Mini and have it working through this version of Java as well as via a shortcut (28#"\windows\jeodek.exe" -run s0_) and it launches Opera just fine.
I am having two issues:
1) I cannot get the selector.utf to work to disable or suppress the two connection warnings from Opera
I've tried a hex editor changing
domain=untrusted, \
to
domain=tckmax , \
domain=trusted , \​
to no avail. I even tried a fix.exe application which was specifically written to change the domain=untrusted, \ entry properly. It just doesn't work and I am starting to think that it has something to do with the Esmertec Java Jeodek being in the ROM from HTC.
... so
2) I tried to install Cloudyfa_EsmertecJbed, but it won't install ... I get an error message "installation of Cloudyfa_EsmertecJbed.cab was unsuccessful.

im running the cloudfa java on the new rom and it installed perfectly. i couldnt get the shortcut to work though and i havent tried to change the selector.utf file yet

doalittledanse said:
im running the cloudfa java on the new rom and it installed perfectly. i couldnt get the shortcut to work though and i havent tried to change the selector.utf file yet
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Could you elaborate a bit on anything that you might have done, which would have enabled the successful install of the cloudyfa java?
I have tried SurrealNetworksAppUnlock & SDA Application Unlock and still can't get it to install.
Basically, I load the 1.33 ROM (the one from December, 2007 - we are talking about the same ROM, correct?) and immediately, without doing anything else to the phone, I try to install cloudyfa java and it fails, then I tried after installing the two unlockers I mentioned ... still get the same error.
I don't have any trouble getting other software to install ... very unusual.

i didnt even install the app unlock programs. and yes im using the same rom. did you try installing on the device instead of storage card? or vice versa?

doalittledanse said:
i didnt even install the app unlock programs. and yes im using the same rom. did you try installing on the device instead of storage card? or vice versa?
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I really appreciate the follow-up and the post. Your response got me thinking about more about my install process, as opposed to some type of incompatability.
Turns out, the CAB file had gotten corrupted in the transfer from my pc to the phone. I deleted the file on the microSD card, copied it over again and it installed perfectly fine; as you indicated it would.

Posting from my dash, using (full-screen) Opera-mini, under the new HTC ROM & cloudyfa Java.
Thanks for the help!

boggsie said:
Posting from my dash, using (full-screen) Opera-mini, under the new HTC ROM & cloudyfa Java.
Thanks for the help!
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no problem. did you get the shortcut working?

doalittledanse said:
no problem. did you get the shortcut working?
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yes, perfectly ! Java starts up and runs Opera-Mini, unprompted. I also got the selector.utf mod to permit connecting without warning/prompt.
cool stuff, to be sure

Anyone know a way to get rid of the 2 connection security question when opera mini starts? in beta it worked to set untrusted to tckmax, but it doesnt work anymore.

stoto said:
Anyone know a way to get rid of the 2 connection security question when opera mini starts? in beta it worked to set untrusted to tckmax, but it doesnt work anymore.
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With the java included on the DASH, I was not able to get tckmax to work. If I use a different java, one that I have installed, it works ... at least for me.
Have you tried it with a version of java that you installed, as opposed to the java included with the ROM?

Install Homebrew Apps in Mango Beta & Resumible Apps

INSTALLING HOMEBREW APPS​
Ok, so I figured out how to get a homebrew app installed that has "INTEROPSERVICES".
NOTE: Most apps still don't load/work, but at least they can be installed. So, maybe someone can figure out what to do from here. In fact, the only app that works properly that I've tested is Navigator Select. Granted this app is probably signed with a cert or what ever because it's from an OEM.
Instructions;
1) Extract the XAP using 7Zip/WinRAR/etc.
2) Find WMAppManifest.xml & open it in an editor (Wordpad/Notepad/VS/Word/etc.).
3) Delete the line "<Capability Name="ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES"/>"
4) Save the file.
5) Compress all files from XAP into a ZIP
6) Rename ZIP to XAP
7) Install
RESUMIBLE APPS​
Also, I found this article.
In order to make an app resumible, we'll edit the same file as above, but this tome we're going to add "ActivationPolicy="Resume"" to the "<DefaultTask Name="_default" NavigationPage="PivotPage.xaml" />" line so it looks like "<DefaultTask Name="_default" NavigationPage="PivotPage.xaml" ActivationPolicy="Resume"/>". Save file compress everything to ZIP & rename to XAP same as above. Now install apps using what ever side loader you like. I used "Tom XAP Installer".
NOTE: DON'T use the resumible hack on Navigator Select, at least on Mango. Otherwise it'll just show a black screen if you open it from the start menu/app list when you have a map open. You can still use task switcher to open it, but just not worth it. Than again this could be a Mango problem with the resume hack.

Anyone out there with a T-Mobile USA HD7 happen to have WPDM from Schaps installed & no Mango Beta? If so, can you see if you can copy out the TMOUS Cert that should be on your device. I'm on Mango, so cant. I want to try to sign a homebrew app with that cert & see if it'll work on Mango Beta.

I rolled back but have the HTC 7 Pro, so I can send you that cert, maybe you can edit it so it works with the HD7?
Glad to see you working on this btw .

blindpet said:
I rolled back but have the HTC 7 Pro, so I can send you that cert, maybe you can edit it so it works with the HD7?
Glad to see you working on this btw .
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Thank you, it shouldn't matter which HTC device it comes from. The main issue is I'm on T-Mobile so for my device has T-Mobile's OEM cert on it where your 7 Pro most likely doesn't. Probably has a Verizon OEM or for what ever OEM you're on. Your device might have an HTC Cert though. The main thing I'm looking for is a cert that's trusted & allowed INTEROPSERVICES access as OEM's/Manufacturers are the only ones allowed this atm. This is why Navigon Select works even though it has INTEROPSERVICES. I'm hoping I can use the SDKCert Signer tool & an OEM cert to sign the dll's/mui's in the XAP with.

I'm on an unbranded HTC 7 Pro. If you walk me through extracting whatever certs you can use I'm more than happy to do it.

blindpet said:
I'm on an unbranded HTC 7 Pro. If you walk me through extracting whatever certs you can use I'm more than happy to do it.
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Okay, you'll need WPDM. Install that to your pc/laptop. Once you run it the first time, it'll prompt to install TouchXperience. Open TouchXperience on your 7 Pro. Now WPDM will sync with it. Now open the file manager in WPDM on your PC. The certs should be in \windows or one of it's sub directories. I don't remember exactly where I saw them. Try to find one with HTC or Test in the file name. You can than copy if & paste it into windows explorer somewhere to zip it up & upload it here.

Unsigned app limit
Any idea which homebrew can get rid of the unsigned applications limit on Mango?
I am afraid of removing all my unsigned apps for nothing

Before following the OPs suggestions I was not able to deploy Navigon Select onto my device. After editing WMAppManifest.xml I was finally able to deploy it again. Sadly it won't work. After startup it tells me that it can't complete the registry process due to not being able to connect to the network. Pitty.

dkp1977 said:
Before following the OPs suggestions I was not able to deploy Navigon Select onto my device. After editing WMAppManifest.xml I was finally able to deploy it again. Sadly it won't work. After startup it tells me that it can't complete the registry process due to not being able to connect to the network. Pitty.
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It worked for me, which version are you using. I have the patched 1.3 install with maps & everything.

Handala said:
Any idea which homebrew can get rid of the unsigned applications limit on Mango?
I am afraid of removing all my unsigned apps for nothing
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Advanced Config has that feature. Not sure what else does. There's a couple apps that do it.

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
It worked for me, which version are you using. I have the patched 1.3 install with maps & everything.
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Tried it with 3.0 and 1.4. Both patched. I wasn't able to deploy either one of them.

dkp1977 said:
Tried it with 3.0 and 1.4. Both patched. I wasn't able to deploy either one of them.
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In order to deploy you have to edit that file I listed in the OP. I've got v1.3 installed as US maps only works with v1.3 & is what the map loader software came with.
EDIT: Whoops, v1.4 is what i have installed on Mango.

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
In order to deploy you have to edit that file I listed in the OP. I've got v1.3 installed as US maps only works with v1.3 & is what the map loader software came with.
EDIT: Whoops, v1.4 is what i have installed on Mango.
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Yeah, I followed your advice and was able to deploy it successfully. But I just can't use it anymore since it won't registert. It keeps telling me to turn airplone mode off (which isn't on anyway).

dkp1977 said:
Yeah, I followed your advice and was able to deploy it successfully. But I just can't use it anymore since it won't registert. It keeps telling me to turn airplone mode off (which isn't on anyway).
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Hum, no clue, I used Map Loader to add my maps. It turns my pc into the server. Have you checked you internet to make sure you have a good connection by loading any website in IE. Also, try WiFi. My only guess could be a data connection problem.

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Hum, no clue, I used Map Loader to add my maps. It turns my pc into the server. Have you checked you internet to make sure you have a good connection by loading any website in IE. Also, try WiFi. My only guess could be a data connection problem.
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Tried 3G and WiFi. No luck. -.-

dkp1977 said:
Tried 3G and WiFi. No luck. -.-
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That sux, the server must not recognize a Mango device or something. My only suggestion is if you have iPhone Maps for Navigon Select, use Map Loader found here on XDA to load those maps.

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Advanced Config has that feature. Not sure what else does. There's a couple apps that do it.
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Ok thanks a lot, I'm going to try your trick then! Hope this homebrew will launch on Mango...

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
That sux, the server must not recognize a Mango device or something. My only suggestion is if you have iPhone Maps for Navigon Select, use Map Loader found here on XDA to load those maps.
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k, I'll try. Gotta read the whole thread first, since it seems rather complicated to set up. Thanks for your help.

dkp are you dev unlocked?
WPDM is broken, it doesn't work with the new beta tools. I uninstalled them and reinstalled WPDM but it crashes on load. Unfortunately I don't have the time to mess with this now so if anyone else can provide the certs that'd be great.
Running touchxperience on my phone I can't find an HTC or Test folder in \windows.

blindpet said:
dkp are you dev unlocked?
WPDM is broken, it doesn't work with the new beta tools. I uninstalled them and reinstalled WPDM but it crashes on load. Unfortunately I don't have the time to mess with this now so if anyone else can provide the certs that'd be great.
Running touchxperience on my phone I can't find an HTC or Test folder in \windows.
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No problem, I have the same problem with WPDM & the beta tools. I may just have to go back to NoDo to get them myself. At least now someone made a BAT files to update so hopefully I won't have to reset my HD7 to get back into Mango again.

app stuck after removing it (windows 10 mobile)

Hi,
I'm using the insider preview on my lumia 640, and I tried to remove the Lumia help and tips app. Now the app is still there, with a blank icon and no possibility to remove it.
furthermore, when I use search and type anything starting with the H or L, search crashes.
I think this is related to the lumia help and tips app, because in dutch it says Lumia Help+Tips (help+tips being counted as 1 word, so one word starts with the H and the other with L).
Anyone else with a similar problem? Or any solution?

No pun intended, but have you tried turning It off and on again?

same problem
I with my lumia 930 the same problem.... You need search in the app store the app install again and you deinstall it normal way.

yeah, tried turning it off an on again, no luck.
and I can't find the app in the store

after a bit more searching I found the store link to help and tips, trying to install it now
edit: now Lumia help and tips shows up twice in the applist, one of them having a blank icon

mjz2cool said:
after a bit more searching I found the store link to help and tips, trying to install it now
edit: now Lumia help and tips shows up twice in the applist, one of them having a blank icon
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If uninstalling from Settings - System - Storage - Phone - Apps doesn't work, you could try the method described here How to uninstall/reinstall Settings Extra Apps in W10M
The command should be like
Code:
WinAppDeployCmd uninstall -package NokiaCorporation.LumiaHelpTips_5.0.109.0_arm__6d0q6r3z979nw -ip **** -pin *****

w.bogdan said:
If uninstalling from Settings - System - Storage - Phone - Apps doesn't work, you could try the method described here How to uninstall/reinstall Settings Extra Apps in W10M
The command should be like
Code:
WinAppDeployCmd uninstall -package NokiaCorporation.LumiaHelpTips_5.0.109.0_arm__6d0q6r3z979nw -ip **** -pin *****
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okay thanks, will try tomorrow

If the app's database is damaged/corrupted, nothing will work except reflash. I have similar issue on the interop-unlocked L-822; OneDrive somehow become non-working, standard store update is not working. I tried to delete the app using some tricks (like changing date for hundred years, corecon operations, physical app deletion from the phone storage - no luck at all). But this is a test handset and I actually don't care about OneDrive health.

sensboston said:
If the app's database is damaged/corrupted, nothing will work except reflash. I have similar issue on the interop-unlocked L-822; OneDrive somehow become non-working, standard store update is not working. I tried to delete the app using some tricks (like changing date for hundred years, corecon operations, physical app deletion from the phone storage - no luck at all). But this is a test handset and I actually don't care about OneDrive health.
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yeah, already back to 8.1, i'll just wait for the windows 10 mobile release

Looks like something similar on my Lumia 640 with TeamViewer: Remote Control and release version of W10M (10586.107 > 10586.164) obtained via Upgrade Advisor
Link for WinAppDeployCmd is busted Also, it were named x86, is this ok if I have x64 Win 10 Home to use with it if I`ll found it somewhere else?

winphoneuser said:
Looks like something similar on my Lumia 640 with TeamViewer: Remote Control and release version of W10M (10586.107 > 10586.164) obtained via Upgrade Advisor
Link for WinAppDeployCmd is busted Also, it were named x86, is this ok if I have x64 Win 10 Home to use with it if I`ll found it somewhere else?
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Link updated http://wikisend.com/download/350314/WinAppDeploy-x86_en-us.msi.zip, you can use it on Win x64

Looking for "Lumia Refocus" xap

Microsoft pulled this app from the store but maybe someone have xap for sideloading? AFAIK, there was no retail version of this app.
P.S. I know, by the rules, it's not a good forum to ask that kind of thing. But unfortunately looks like this is the only one "alive" WP forum at all

Here you have: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmTDQ_t_irRBwJgGAWp17tkr4dBShw

Thank you, sir!

I got problem installing this
Hi! Did you get the app working?
I recently upgraded my Lumia 1020 to 10.0.10586.1007 via the "Enterprise hack".. (Found a licence file)
I wanted to have Lumia Refocus, and found this post. However, I'm not able to deploy the file. (Have both Appdeploy 8.0 and 8.1 installed).
The Windows Application Deployment worked with deploying Root Tools (.xap) from xda-forums. I have used Root Tools to Jailbreak both "Interop + Capability unlock" and "Unlock Win10 Capabilities" ..
However, I can't get it to deploy the Lumia Refocus.xap ... Only returns error 0x81030120
Any idea how to fix?

@henxan, I did nothing special but phone must be interop & caps unlocked (by using Interop Tools). XAP was deployed via standard "Windows Phone Application Deployment 8.1" from SDK.

Offtopic: i still use VPV xap deployer.

@sensboston I updated my Lumia 1020 to 10.0.14393.1066 today, to see if that made any difference - it didn't
About the unlock - you said interop and cap unlock? I used Root tool, which I found here on xda, and chose to check the "Capability unlock" under "Interop + Capability Unlock" as well as checked "Unlock Windows Capabilities" under "Unlock Win10 Capabilities". Shouldn't this do it?
I am obviously able to deploy using "Windows phone application deployment (8.1)" since I used that tool to deploy "Root Tool.xap". Why won't it deploy the Lumia Refocus? Any ideas?

henxan said:
@sensboston
About the unlock - you said interop and cap unlock? I used Root tool, which I found here on xda, and chose to check the "Capability unlock" under "Interop + Capability Unlock" as well as checked "Unlock Windows Capabilities" under "Unlock Win10 Capabilities". Shouldn't this do it?
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Did you get "SUCCES You are Done !" message?

augustinionut said:
Did you get "SUCCES You are Done !" message?
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Yep, got that message both when I clicked to "Interop + Cap..." and for "Unlock Win10 ..."
Are there any ways I could verify if it was actually successfull @augustinionut? Btw, I still get the same error that I quoted above 0x81030120 ...

Try to install vcreg.

augustinionut said:
Try to install vcreg.
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Oooops.. Just discovered I was supposed to choose templates to apply.. Working on it now - trouble getting my pc to recognize my mobile.
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Hmm.. seems like my pc suddenly is not able to recognize my lumia device. If i use windows phone internals it only says Brand/Model: "Nokia Lumia" Operating model: "Normal (Windows phone)" .. No more info.. strange.. Can this be the reason - it does not recognize the phone - no product code, no operator, no firmware version ... I only once got wininternals to show me more device info. Really scared that my microusb-connection is damaged. .. Anyone met this problem before?

So I've tried installing SDK tools lite 8.0 & 8.1 and other recommended things to my second pc, to see if that helps. Well. The phone is recognized, it is unlocked for development. Everything seem to be correct - still I get the 0x81030120 error. I saw someone mention something about the "Info+Extras" could be related to this error? Anyone who can verify/dismiss this? Should I do a hard reboot and stop the phone from updating "Info+Extras" in the store?

Ok - final update from me .. I reset my phone and chose a restore point with earlier release such that I got Lumia Camera app. Then i hurried to stop automatic updates - notably the "Info + Extras" update. After getting the phone up-to-date, without updating "Info+Extras", I installed the "Root Tools.xap" I found here on xda (Developer mode on phone) using Windows Application Deployment. I jailbroke the phone and NOW "Lumia Refoucus" installed ... Works great..
BTW: I see that microsoft store have an update for "Lumia Refocus" - should I install, or do I risk fudging my Refous-app?

You can't update sideloaded app. Also AFAIK MS pulled app from the store for W10M handsets (it's visible but you can't install it at all).

Yes you can. Reinstall store variant 11606.

[CORRECTION] I was wrong, it's possible with the trick. Check for updates, store should start downloading a new version of "Lumia Refocus". Pause download, go to the apps and uninstall sideloaded app first, than go back to the store and resume download.

I instaled version 1.1.4.7. and i got this error:

augustinionut said:
I instaled version 1.1.4.7. and i got this error:
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Same for my 950 XL

Is about camera app version. With 2018.309.60.0 is working. But i can't get 60fps video.

For me 60fps works with 2018.426.90.0

[Tutorial] ]Install app offline / sideload app using powershell in windows 8.1 RT on surface RT

It's very sad and unfair that after the extended support ending in Jan 2023, surface RT users are not even allowed to download or install app from windows store anymore, such enormous company as Microsoft is just too rich and huge to not be evil, so i had to start to look for ways to get offline installers and manually install them. I can sucessfully install them and it shows on the windows store as installed. But the app could not run properly, i get a message saying the app needs to be repaird and it just stuck on repairing in the windows store. but i don't know whether it's because the issue of my system, as it's not the original system and I could not sync my license of the windows store in the app undates. As this is usually the reason that the app could not be updated in windows store. So maybe it could work on the original system? Somebody have a try?
You need to open your actual Microsoft Store.
Find the app that you want, get the link of the app.
go to this site:
https://store.rg-adguard.net
put the link in the box and click the tick
Look for and download the ARM or Neutral version of the app that you want, and it must be .appx or .appxbundle filetype.
You will also need to download other appx of the ARM or neutral as well. From the name you would possibly know they are the dependancies to run the actual app, so you will need to manually install them before install the actual app
I will use installing unpacker app for example. Run the powershell as administrater.
Install the dependencies first
just type in
Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Users\user1\Desktop\Microsoft.VCLibs.110.00_11.0.51106.1_arm__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx"
after this one is done, do the same for the next one
Microsoft.WinJS.1.0_1.0.9200.20789_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Users\user1\Desktop\Microsoft.VCLibs.110.00_11.0.51106.1_arm__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx"
After you get everything ready,
just type in
Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Users\user1\Desktop\unpacker.appx"
can get more details here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/appx/add-appxpackage?view=windowsserver2022-ps
and voila
if you get error when installing, just read the details and it's possibly you haven't installed the dependencies, which means you will need to use the same code above to install the dependencies first.
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update:
Thanks to @dj_tech1 , I am pretty much sure that the evil Microsoft must have messed up the license after ceasing the support.
to be able to run the app, we will have to bypass the app license.
I have entered the test mode and also disble the DEP
BCDEdit /set - Windows drivers
The BCDEdit /set command sets a boot entry option value in the Windows boot configuration data store (BCD) for Windows.
learn.microsoft.com
To be able to do this, the secureboot has to be disabled beforehand
I have also acquired the developer liscense thanks to the help of
@jonnyprogamer at #19​
I am not sure whether all the steps above will need to be achieved or not.
Now, we need to remove the signature file of the appx.
First, extract the appx/appxbundle to a working directory, then delete "AppxSignature.p7x".
open a new Powershell window to the working directory, then run the following command:
(I still use unpacker for example)
Add-AppxPackage -Register .\AppxManifest.xml
-Register must point to the path of the AppxManifest.xml
Have a read here: https://titleos.dev/bypassing-microsoft-store-licensing/
And voila!!!!
UPDATE:
with deleting the "AppxSignature.p7x". method, the app stop running after some time. I reinstall it and it can still run for some time.
Anyway, Thanks to @jonnyprogamer @camborita
Go with the method at #29 to test sign the appx and it will not have the issue that I had.

The solution is...Linux.

tomgeniewang said:
It's very sad and unfair that after the extended support ending in Jan 2023, surface RT users are not even allowed to download or install app from windows store anymore, such enormous company as Microsoft is just too rich and huge to not be evil, so i had to start to look for ways to get offline installers and manually install them. I can sucessfully install them and it shows on the windows store as installed. But the app could not run properly, i get a message saying the app needs to be repaird and it just stuck on repairing in the windows store. but i don't know whether it's because the issue of my system, as it's not the original system and I could not sync my license of the windows store in the app undates. As this is usually the reason that the app could not be updated in windows store. So maybe it could work on the original system? Somebody have a try?
You need to open your actual Microsoft Store.
Find the app that you want, get the link of the app.
go to this site:
https://store.rg-adguard.net
put the link in the box and click the tick
Look for and download the ARM or Neutral version of the app that you want, and it must be appx or appxbundle filetype.
You will also need to download other appx of the ARM or neutral as well. From the name you would possibly know they are the dependancies to run the actual app, so you will need to manually install them before install the actual app
After you get everything ready, run the powershell as administrater. I will use installing unpacker app for example
just type in
Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Users\user1\Desktop\unpacker.appx"
can get more details here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/appx/add-appxpackage?view=windowsserver2022-ps
and voila
if you get error when installing, just read the details and it's possibly you haven't installed the dependencies, which means you will need to use the same code above to install the dependencies first.
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This is not the solution. After setup the app says that it cannot run because of the error and it has to be repaired. Only few apps have ability to display repair button. After clicking it nothing is getting repair. Also you cannot Update licenses in your Store account settings.
Setup without -Path command causes no "error badge" on apps list.
It worked before January 10'th. Now as above.
Still waiting for working solution...

dj_tech1 said:
This is not the solution. After setup the app says that it cannot run because of the error and it has to be repaired. Only few apps have ability to display repair button. After clicking it nothing is getting repair. Also you cannot Update licenses in your Store account settings.
Setup without -Path command causes no "error badge" on apps list.
It worked before January 10'th. Now as above.
Still waiting for working solution...
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Thank you so much for the reply. Do you mean you are with the stock system and upgrade to the latest with Windows update but you still cannot sync your ms store license?

dj_tech1 said:
This is not the solution. After setup the app says that it cannot run because of the error and it has to be repaired. Only few apps have ability to display repair button. After clicking it nothing is getting repair. Also you cannot Update licenses in your Store account settings.
Setup without -Path command causes no "error badge" on apps list.
It worked before January 10'th. Now as above.
Still waiting for working solution...
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tomgeniewang said:
enormous company as Microsoft is just too rich and huge to not be evil
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I'm talking about forced updating.

ethical_haquer said:
I'm talking about forced updating.
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The appx file is directly from the MS store, so I guess the problem is not really with the file, it might be more possible to do with the app license. if some surface RT still got the synced licences, i guess this might work for them?

tomgeniewang said:
Thank you so much for the reply. Do you mean you are with the stock system and upgrade to the latest with Windows update but you still cannot sync your ms store license?
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Yes. There is an error after clicking sync button.
Surface has reinstalled windows after 10.01.23. After that all updates where installed, including Update 3. There were no differences on apps problems before and after the updates.

dj_tech1 said:
Yes. There is an error after clicking sync button.
Surface has reinstalled windows after 10.01.23. After that all updates where installed, including Update 3. There were no differences on apps problems before and after the updates.
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So do you mean you didn't get the updates from Windows update, but just get those updated via offline installers?

tomgeniewang said:
So do you mean you didn't get the updates from Windows update, but just get those updated via offline installers?
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No, Windows Updates came from Windows Update. Windows Store updates only MS default apps, preinstalled with system.
First updates to 2016 rollup has to be installed manually.

dj_tech1 said:
No, Windows Updates came from Windows Update. Windows Store updates only MS default apps, preinstalled with system.
First updates to 2016 rollup has to be installed manually.
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OK, I see. Thank you very much. I will try to delete those preinstalled apps and install them again manually to see if these ones works.
Sorry, just another question. Before you reinstalled the windows, were you able to sync that app license thing?

tomgeniewang said:
OK, I see. Thank you very much. I will try to delete those preinstalled apps and install them again manually to see if these ones works.
Sorry, just another question. Before you reinstalled the windows, were you able to sync that app license thing?
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Nope.

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Nope.
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So, could you install apps from the windows store before January even the app license could not be synced?

tomgeniewang said:
So, could you install apps from the windows store before January even the app license could not be synced?
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Before January i was able to install apps and they licenses were syncing. All went down after 10.01.
So i'm here to find out is there any walk around.

dj_tech1 said:
Before January i was able to install apps and they licenses were syncing. All went down after 10.01.
So i'm here to find out is there any walk around.
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Oh, I see. Thank you very much. So it seems like it's the license issue, which needs to be worked around.

I think you can still get a developer license using powershell, maybe that will work

jonnyprogamer said:
I think you can still get a developer license using powershell, maybe that will work
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Some manual to make test?

I came back home now, i will try on x64 Windows 8.1 and send you the instructions

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Some manual to make test?
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Btw if dev mode doesnt work it shouls be also possible to make a domain and enable a group policy to sideload apps

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Ok i tested it on my Windows 8.1 x64 installation and they still gave me a free developer license, and in fact i was able to sideload AccuWeather for Windows 8, and it doesn't show the "X" symbol (error) in the start screen anymore!
The app still won't launch, but i think it's because of missing dependencies.
Here is how to get a developer license:
1) Run PowerShell as Administrator
2) Type Show-WindowsDeveloperLicenseRegistration
3) Sign in with your MS account when asked, and it will give you the license immediately for free
So in theory i successfully installed an Appx (because i don't get the X showing up on the start screen), im gonna try to get the dependencies now, i attached a screenshot.
PS: I got the instructions from here: https://www.howtogeek.com/129535/how-to-sideload-modern-apps-on-windows-8/

I think we need to do some other stuff in order to successfully run the apps, probably the answer is in this document from MS:
Sideload Apps with DISM
learn.microsoft.com
or this from Technet (archived)
Sideload Windows Store Apps - Windows 8, Try, Test, Help | TechNet
Learn how to quickly and easily build your own Windows Store app to test sideloading apps in Windows 8.
web.archive.org