Develop Bugs

Missing Apps in Market

Anyone else had problems with missing apps in the Market with the Desire?
Specifically:
http://www.google.co.uk/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=72687bc93eba9a1b&hl=en
Good example seems to be the National Rail app, but I'm finding plenty of others too...some I've paid for :-(
Daern

Yes, I have. JuiceDefender is missing for me, however I got it from andappstore.com. No sign of that National Rail one there though.

And the BlueAnt Q1 app is not available....

I think everybody has problems finding all the programs. Try to search for Raging Thunder 2 for example. You will properbly only find the lite version and not the full version. I bought the full version with my Milestone, but now it cannot be found anymore.
Every Android phone has a 'fingerprint' in the build.prop file. This fingerprint has to be approved by google. Somehow google has not yet approved the fingerprint of the Desire, so protected apps cannot be fount yet.....
I have no clue why this takes so long.
Maybe someone from google is here and reads this and can explain to us why it's taking so long for the fingerprint to be approved?

Interesting. According to the similar thread about the Legend, however, it seems that HTC are pushing out an update to fix this...
Perhaps it's the fingerprint from the Hero

I've read about this issue which was recently explained by a developer of XDA (nprussell).
Apparently everyone is in the same boat so to speak. He states that many "protected" apps are missing from the market. There are generally two reasons why apps will be missing from the market:
When a new ROM or handset is released, the manufacturer (i.e. HTC), sends the build to Google for verification, which includes a 'Fingerprint' (a unique line of text which governs its market access) in one of the build files. Generally, it states the name of the phone and Android version in the fingerprint. With Root & System write access, this fingerprint can be changed, but although it's been claimed that the Desire has recently been Rooted, we still don't have confirmation from any developer of it being able to gain System write access.
Only until Google approve the build, then fingerprint will be added to their allowed database to view these protected apps on the market.
The other cause for apps missing from the market in builds is because of permissions of certain apps. For example, the barcode scanner app requires permissions to use the camera/auto focus. They are NOT protected apps. If the XML permission files are missing from system/etc/permissions, then Google Market will simply block these apps from showing.
HTC need to chase Google up on this and Google need to activate the Fingerprint.

Excellent info, thanks for that. So it's chasing HTC to get them to chase Google for an update.
I think I'll just go back to stopping the tide from coming in...much better chance of success, I reckon

Is there no where we can download the apk (for free apps of course) and just transfer it to the phone and install it ourselves?

strange think is I could find some apps. I found and installed Barcode Scanner no prob..
???

s4vva said:
Is there no where we can download the apk (for free apps of course) and just transfer it to the phone and install it ourselves?
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just google which ever apk you want (for free apps obviously) and install it to your phone, with the sync software that was on your original memory card.
i emailed HTC today to find out what they and google are doing to sort this out. if everyone emails them they might eventually chase google...

Mastoid said:
I've read about this issue which was recently explained by a developer of XDA (nprussell).
Apparently everyone is in the same boat so to speak. He states that many "protected" apps are missing from the market. There are generally two reasons why apps will be missing from the market:
When a new ROM or handset is released, the manufacturer (i.e. HTC), sends the build to Google for verification, which includes a 'Fingerprint' (a unique line of text which governs its market access) in one of the build files. Generally, it states the name of the phone and Android version in the fingerprint. With Root & System write access, this fingerprint can be changed, but although it's been claimed that the Desire has recently been Rooted, we still don't have confirmation from any developer of it being able to gain System write access.
Only until Google approve the build, then fingerprint will be added to their allowed database to view these protected apps on the market.
The other cause for apps missing from the market in builds is because of permissions of certain apps. For example, the barcode scanner app requires permissions to use the camera/auto focus. They are NOT protected apps. If the XML permission files are missing from system/etc/permissions, then Google Market will simply block these apps from showing.
HTC need to chase Google up on this and Google need to activate the Fingerprint.
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Just to confirm this explanation, I actually emailed HTC support asking about the missing apps and this was pretty much exactly what they told me. They are waiting for Google to approve the ROM for copy protected apps, and apparently it takes about a week... so hopefully we can expect full access some time next week. Fingers crossed!

foner78 said:
Just to confirm this explanation, I actually emailed HTC support asking about the missing apps and this was pretty much exactly what they told me. They are waiting for Google to approve the ROM for copy protected apps, and apparently it takes about a week... so hopefully we can expect full access some time next week. Fingers crossed!
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Nice one Bud, thanks for that update

All back for me Now on Vodafone

Yep. One of those apps for me was Google Earth since this is what I was facing so I installed it from the link here too and all works well: http://www.google.co.uk/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=46acda8204439646&hl=en
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

th3 said:
Yep. One of those apps for me was Google Earth since this is what I was facing so I installed it from the link here too and all works well: http://www.google.co.uk/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=46acda8204439646&hl=en
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
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Yep, that's about all we can do right now to install apps (or use barcode scanner app) which are not available via the Marketplace.
Tip: For anyone who has not done this yet and would like to know, make sure you first install HTC Sync (found pre-installed via your SD card).

Adaway issues with HTC M8

Hi Guys
I have noticed since upgrading to the latest firmware (4.4.4 build number 3.28.401.7) that adaway is creating issues with other apps. I frequently get error messages stating "unfortunately google service has closed ,,,,"
I could confirm this by disabling adaway then everything is fine
however I prefer to find a solution to this, maybe someone could recommend a better ad blocking app?
many thanks

Unfortunately adaway is the best but there are other that work well if you have xposed framework look for min min guard it works pretty well

spinninbsod said:
Unfortunately adaway is the best but there are other that work well if you have xposed framework look for min min guard it works pretty well
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i did that and it didn't block ads on the app i was testing

No issues with Adaway and 4.4.4 for me.
Do you have any other issues with Google services? There is an issue with the US carrier AT&T, where Google services will sometimes fail on LTE with Euro based ROMs. It seems to be a problem with the Euro build.prop not playing well with AT&T's network.
Might have nothing to do with your issue, but might be worth trying another ROM at least.

redpoint73 said:
No issues with Adaway and 4.4.4 for me.
Do you have any other issues with Google services? There is an issue with the US carrier AT&T, where Google services will sometimes fail on LTE with Euro based ROMs. It seems to be a problem with the Euro build.prop not playing well with AT&T's network.
Might have nothing to do with your issue, but might be worth trying another ROM at least.
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I noticed it only with latest firmware+ROM, so i cannot be sure if it's the new firmware or the new rom
But Adaway is working fine on most apps, except one or two, where the ads are NOT appearing but the app is crashing
I often get the known message "unfortunately google service has closed..." but i also get a similar message stating the name of the app needs to be closed.
Is there a way to allow ads on certain apps through adaway? Maybe i can still use Adway but allow ads to show for apps that are crashing?
thanks

krihoum said:
Is there a way to allow ads on certain apps through adaway? Maybe i can still use Adway but allow ads to show for apps that are crashing?
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You might try the Whitelist function in Adaway. Press Menu>Your Lists, and there you will see a tab for whitelists. Never used this myself, just know it exists. But it seems like it might do what you want.

redpoint73 said:
You might try the Whitelist function in Adaway. Press Menu>Your Lists, and there you will see a tab for whitelists. Never used this myself, just know it exists. But it seems like it might do what you want.
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well i can see it but when i want to add (using the + BUTTON) it asks me for a host name rather than an application name
i am not sure how to do that

krihoum said:
well i can see it but when i want to add (using the + BUTTON) it asks me for a host name rather than an application name
i am not sure how to do that
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Ahh, so the white list is for hosts, not apps.
Go to Menu>Open hosts file. You will need a text editor of some sort installed (I have ES File Explorer installed, and the ES Note Editor opened the file fine - I'm guessing any text editor app will do). You'll find a large list of hosts. Try to find Google on there, and cut and paste the host name to your whitelist.
Again, I've never used the whitelist function before. So I'm just guessing how this works, and that it will help your issue.

redpoint73 said:
Ahh, so the white list is for hosts, not apps.
Go to Menu>Open hosts file. You will need a text editor of some sort installed (I have ES File Explorer installed, and the ES Note Editor opened the file fine - I'm guessing any text editor app will do). You'll find a large list of hosts. Try to find Google on there, and cut and paste the host name to your whitelist.
Again, I've never used the whitelist function before. So I'm just guessing how this works, and that it will help your issue.
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thanks a lot
it helps me understand how Adaway works but unfortunately nothing with the word GOOGLE in the long list
however i am white listing some french sites which might be the cause of the french app to crash (its an app that lists programme TV)

I used to use AdAway ages ago, but moved onto AdBlock quite a while ago. I don't know if it's intrinsically better than AdBlock, but AdBlock is working fine for me.
AdBlock Plus
It can work without root, but is better with root, which I guess you have.

Adaway simply modifies the local HOSTS file, causing all traffic to ad servers (as defined by the subscription servers) to be redirected to local host. Since there isn't a web server running on the phone by default, the requests just fall on the floor and time out. Some (poorly written) apps get grumbly when they can't contact a web server, so there is an option under preferences for running one on localhost. I'm not clear what it "serves", though.
Personally, unless the app needs network access to function, I find that simply blocking them with iptables (I use Droidwall) is sufficient.

jshamlet said:
Adaway simply modifies the local HOSTS file, causing all traffic to ad servers (as defined by the subscription servers) to be redirected to local host. Since there isn't a web server running on the phone by default, the requests just fall on the floor and time out. Some (poorly written) apps get grumbly when they can't contact a web server, so there is an option under preferences for running one on localhost. I'm not clear what it "serves", though.
Personally, unless the app needs network access to function, I find that simply blocking them with iptables (I use Droidwall) is sufficient.
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wow i have to admit that this did the job and was properly tested! I run the webserver and the application works, i disable it and the application crashes
The only small issue i have now is that the webserver doesn't run automatically even when i select "start at boot" but that is not a huge problem
I guess i can clear my whitelist now, since the webserver is dealing with this
many thanks Again

Can someone give a XAP for Spotify?

Spotify's gone now on the Windows Store, since they published their Win32 app to the Store, they removed their WP app too as well. I dunno if they also render the installed Spotify to the phones itself, but I did experience something. When you try to play anything, it will hang, even offline tracks won't play. That's why when I try logging out didn't work, I uninstalled the app and tried to reinstall it on the Store. Finally knowing that they finally removed it, even on Library it won't show
For the one last time I want to give this dying **** Lumia WP of mine another try because I really can't live without the source of music on my phone. I atleast wanna reinstall Spotify by any version (would be better if the most recent one, the redesigned navigation bar at the bottom one) to tell if it even still working. If not I'll finally switch to Android with an S8 soon.
Please give any recent XAP of Spotify

PrinceKicksters said:
Please give any recent XAP of Spotify
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Here you have: https://mega.nz/#!MMM3UZJJ!4FZOobPOhpi6ouGQgi9knHC5Haddpg-D6DLkSjpe-wE

Nightsteed said:
Here you have: https://mega.nz/#!MMM3UZJJ!4FZOobPOhpi6ouGQgi9knHC5Haddpg-D6DLkSjpe-wE
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The link's dead.

PrinceKicksters said:
Spotify's gone now on the Windows Store, since they published their Win32 app to the Store, they removed their WP app too as well. I dunno if they also render the installed Spotify to the phones itself, but I did experience something. When you try to play anything, it will hang, even offline tracks won't play. That's why when I try logging out didn't work, I uninstalled the app and tried to reinstall it on the Store. Finally knowing that they finally removed it, even on Library it won't show
For the one last time I want to give this dying **** Lumia WP of mine another try because I really can't live without the source of music on my phone. I atleast wanna reinstall Spotify by any version (would be better if the most recent one, the redesigned navigation bar at the bottom one) to tell if it even still working. If not I'll finally switch to Android with an S8 soon.
Please give any recent XAP of Spotify
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Spotify is not removed from store. It's hidden for some regions. You can download 9Zen Store app from Store and you can find Spotify and which direct to Spotify App in store.

Bank app on Lineage 16 not reading QR codes

Hi,
Im having a problem not being able to read QR codes from then Bank app to login into it!
Im using a Fairphone 2 with Lineage 16 (microg)
My guess is that then bank app is relying in something missing for reading QR codes. Other apps can read QR codes normally. The default camera of the OS don't read QR codes, either open camera app. could it be that the app is relying on that?
I contacted bank support but they couldn't figure out a way to make it work.
Has someone else have had this problem? any solution?
Thanks!

Can you try installing a camera app from the play store that reads QR codes and set that as your default camera then try the bank app.

billybrownbear said:
Can you try installing a camera app from the play store that reads QR codes and set that as your default camera then try the bank app.
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That is a good idea. but I couldn't find the way to make a QR reader app be the default camera app. I tried clearing default camera app but then when I trigger the camera button and it asks me to choose an app I can only choose between the default app and Open Camera. From the bank app it even doesnt ask for the camera app to choose, eve when there is no default camera app chosen.
My guess is that the QR code apps that I tried, (Binary eye and SecScanQR) are using the default camera to take the image and then process it but they are not camera apps itself, so i can't choose them to be the default camera apps?. I tried finding another camera apps in the yalp store that supports QR but I couldnt find an alternative.
Any further idea?
Thanks a lot

Did you ever solve this?
I find myself in the same situation now on my Galaxy s9.

If anyone stumbles upon this problem and can't use banking with Swedish BankID,
I've found a workaround.
BankID is happy to accept a "autostarttoken" from a 3d party QR reader as long as it has &redirect= in the link.
I use binary eye... Follow this:
(0. Make sure binary eye is configured to inspect links)
1. Type "&redirect=" anywhere and mark it and copy/cut the text
2. Start a login
3. Read the QR code with binary eye
4. Long press at the end of the link and paste you "&redirect="
5. Press the button in the bottom right of binary eye to open the link.
6. Happy banking!

Question Clone app not supported by stock clone app function?

I want to clone an app to have two instances with different logins, but the app is not in the list of specific apps supported by the standard app cloning feature of OOS 12. What is the best way to clone an app in general on One Plus 9 Pro?
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I want to clone an app to have two instances with different logins, but the app is not in the list of specific apps supported by the standard app cloning feature of OOS 12. What is the best way to clone an app in general on One Plus 9 Pro?
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Parallel Space - Multiple acco - Apps on Google Play
Run multiple accounts of the same app at once, create a unique space by themes.
play.google.com

tk_xda said:
I want to clone an app to have two instances with different logins, but the app is not in the list of specific apps supported by the standard app cloning feature of OOS 12. What is the best way to clone an app in general on One Plus 9 Pro?
Thanks
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Did you try already this?

TheKnux said:
Parallel Space - Multiple acco - Apps on Google Play
Run multiple accounts of the same app at once, create a unique space by themes.
play.google.com
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There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
Psk.It said:
Did you try already this?
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I will look at this

tk_xda said:
There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
I will look at this
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I tried using aurora store, but on OOS12 it's not allowed to grant all permissions required (i don't know the 3 required permissions full name, so i changed approach)
uninstalled aurora store, moved a copy of playstore already installed to pc
repeating the procedure installing this apk
i have been able to loging, not tried to install any app, but launching whats app from store clkne, triggers whatsapp clone, so i think it will work also for other stufs

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There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
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I used the one I linked specifically and never had issues with it.

another option is installing "insland" from playstore or "insular" from fdroid,
not tried "shelther" but should work the same
basically as for all other custom rom (avoiding the OOB parallel apps)

tk_xda said:
There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
I will look at this
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These "cloning" apps arent really true cloning apps. They create a copy and run it within a sanbox so to speak. Honestly I wouldnt use them for anything sensitive like banking apps. Personally I use "App Cloner" - appcloner.app (that's a URL) it creates a true clone that has it's own icon within your app drawer. There are tons of settings to customize how the clone performs being that it resides along side the cloned app. Been using it for years to separate business accounts from personal accounts like AMEX and BoA.