[Q] Buying apps - Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've never purchased an app from the market but recently I've been trying to purchase root explorer. The problem I'm having is that every time I enter my credit card info and tap save, it gives me a server error and can't continue. I've tried this with my rooted Eris on both kaosfroyo and celb froyo and have had the same results. What should I do to fix this problem? Thanks in advance.
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You can setup your credit card with google (I believe it uses google checkout) on a desktop computer. This credit card info will be synced with your google account and should automatically show up on your phone later. I know I had bought stuff on google before, so I never had to enter the credit card info on to my phone.

That, or maybe its a froyo Eris problem. Pm one of the devs of either of those ROMS and tell/ask them about your problem.
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unable to download from market x10 mini

so, bought one of these today to use alongside my desire. Signed in with my google account as usual, but for some reason am unable to download anything off the android market, it'll say starting download, but gets no further. Tried googling it but none of the fixes i've seen will work. Anyone got any idea's before i take it back tomorrow??
Clivectmob said:
so, bought one of these today to use alongside my desire. Signed in with my google account as usual, but for some reason am unable to download anything off the android market, it'll say starting download, but gets no further. Tried googling it but none of the fixes i've seen will work. Anyone got any idea's before i take it back tomorrow??
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I had the same problem the other day. Turned out that my internal memory was "full" although I hade som MB to spare. Couldn't download any new apps or update existing ones until I removed some apps.
Same problem here in Germany with the market. Don't know what's wrong today.
Well, I sorted it in the end by creating a new gmail email address for my mini and using import and export tools on google to swap my contacts and calendar from one account to the other. As soon as I signed in it then worked. I have no idea why. I've been using my other account on 2 hero's and 2 different desires for some time. :-/
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Is Texting possible?

I have noticed some of you appear to be answering posts from your Gtab and have the XDA app signature.
How can I send txt msgs from a NON Rooted Gtab? Is it even possible and what app would I need to do so. I use Handcent on my EVO and love the app but it doesn't seem to send txts from the Gtab.
Any help would be appreicated and Thanks in advance.
R
Sync sms Is a paid app on the market. You need to have a free dropbox acct to use it. Sends the text to your phone, then the phone actually sends the message.
Works fine for me
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I do have a dropbox acct and I will check it out, Thanks for the info man, appreciated!!
What market did you find it on please?
R
I use Google Voice to send txt from my GTAB.
Free App.. and free to send txt..
I'm not sure if you can get GV without having access to the market though.
@ tekrhino,
Did Google Voice on tablet and phone, work perfectly. Thanks for the assist with my thx.
Now to get the XDA App to work on the gtab, .... 1 hurdle at a time.
R
@rdisanza,
Can you list the steps you used to install Google Voice on your tablet. I have tried a number of ways explained here in the forums but with no success. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
KitoWraithe
Google voice question
I saw this post and squeezed in some time to set up google voice. It did work in that I could send texts but I'm not sure what is happening. Is google using my droid x phone's text account - that is am I eating into my monthly texting amount with Verizon when I text from the g-tab? I tried calling my google voice number and my cell phone rang. I didn't answer it but left myself a voicemail. Interestingly enough, Google voice converted it to text and sent it to my gtab. When I send a text from my g-tab I get a copy on my droid x. I tried looking for additional configuration settings on the google voice website when I was signed in but if they are there then they are well hidden. I'm sure that with enough futzing around I'll find the right settings and being able to send and receive texts from the g-tab is awesome but I sure would like to know exactly how Google is playing with my cell phone. I don't think you can set it up without a valid phone number to verify with so you have to give them your real phone number. Experienced users - please chime in.
Wasn't hard at all, just DL it from the market. Make sure to load the Settings also.
It will then guide you through the setup which is really easy.
However, I have decided to remove it from use because it disconnected Handcent from my phone and I really like Handcent with all its features much better and since Iwill do very little txting from my Gtab and do most all my txting while mobile with my EVO, I see no real need for txting on the Gtab.
I will continue to search for another way to txt from the Gtab as long as it doesnt interfer with Handcent on my phone.
GL
dig'em said:
Sync sms Is a paid app on the market. You need to have a free dropbox acct to use it. Sends the text to your phone, then the phone actually sends the message.
Works fine for me
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@ dig'em
Square 1, as you can see by my last post, I wasn't happy with the Google Voice situation so I will ask you if using Sync sms will cause me problems as well. Since I would be paying for this app, I'd like to know if you know any downside to it. As I stated, I really like Handcent on my phone and I would like to continue using it. Will Sync sms interfere with it on my phone to your knowledge? Any light you or anyone else can shed would be appreicated. Also, can you send me the market link for this app please. I am having trouble locating a market that will allow me to DL to my Gtab.
Thanks again
R
The only thing with syncsms is that sometimes it takes a minute or two for the text to be received on the other end. The outgoing texts will show up in handcent just like you sent them from the phone. (that is actually what the app is doing, so yeah, it uses your phone texts from your plan (if not unlimited.
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dig'em said:
The only thing with syncsms is that sometimes it takes a minute or two for the text to be received on the other end. The outgoing texts will show up in handcent just like you sent them from the phone. (that is actually what the app is doing, so yeah, it uses your phone texts from your plan (if not unlimited.
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Thx my friend, the developer has comfirmed what you have just told me. I'll give it a try.
thx
I bought syncsms today, seems to be working without issue,other than some slowdowns in syncing.
dig'em said:
The only thing with syncsms is that sometimes it takes a minute or two for the text to be received on the other end. The outgoing texts will show up in handcent just like you sent them from the phone. (that is actually what the app is doing, so yeah, it uses your phone texts from your plan (if not unlimited.
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@ dig'em,
Do you have any idea where I can DL Syncsms to my Gtab? All the markets I have on the Gtab either will not let me DL or they say I already have DL'd it to my EVO and instruct me to pick another device. When I attempt to pick another device, either it won't let me make the selection or if it does, and I hit install, nothing happens on the Gtab.
I have it DL'd on my EVO and its running in the background. I have also noticed it placed two new folders on my DropBox, sms_out & sms-in. Searching my EVO with ES Explorer but I can't seem to find the .apk so I can copy over to my Gtab. I have also sent emails to the Developer which he responded to very quickly, but my last email to him hasn't been answered. In that email, I told him what I just said above and asked if there is a place where I can DL the .apk. Even sent him proof of purchase.
Can anyone assist me?
Thanks in advance,
R
rdisanza said:
@ dig'em,
Do you have any idea where I can DL Syncsms to my Gtab? All the markets I have on the Gtab either will not let me DL or they say I already have DL'd it to my EVO and instruct me to pick another device. When I attempt to pick another device, either it won't let me make the selection or if it does, and I hit install, nothing happens on the Gtab.
I have it DL'd on my EVO and its running in the background. I have also noticed it placed two new folders on my DropBox, sms_out & sms-in. Searching my EVO with ES Explorer but I can't seem to find the .apk so I can copy over to my Gtab. I have also sent emails to the Developer which he responded to very quickly, but my last email to him hasn't been answered. In that email, I told him what I just said above and asked if there is a place where I can DL the .apk. Even sent him proof of purchase.
Can anyone assist me?
Thanks in advance,
R
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You can use bluetooth file transfer (free in the market) to send apps between devices, make sure BTFT is installed on both devices. So from your EVO you can send the apk to your gtab.
tekrhino said:
You can use bluetooth file transfer (free in the market) to send apps between devices, make sure BTFT is installed on both devices. So from your EVO you can send the apk to your gtab.
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@tekrhino ,
Thanks for the info however, I can't find the .apk on my EVO. Used ES Explorer and can't seem to locate it. Found other .apk's in Sytem>Apps but not the .apk for Syncsms. Any idea's? Also, neither my EVO or my Gtab are ROOTED, totally stock.
Thanks again
R
Textfree is available on the market. I use it on my gtab, nook and inspire and it works great. If you switch from one device to another it will log you off the service on the previously used device before you can log in on the new one.
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rdisanza said:
@tekrhino ,
Thanks for the info however, I can't find the .apk on my EVO. Used ES Explorer and can't seem to locate it. Found other .apk's in Sytem>Apps but not the .apk for Syncsms. Any idea's? Also, neither my EVO or my Gtab are ROOTED, totally stock.
Thanks again
R
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BTFT Will Find it for you, in the menu look for "send applications" it will compile a list of what you have installed. Check the ones you want to send.

Problem with the android market

I can download free apps just fine but every time I try to buy a paid app I get an error. The error says "There's was a problem processing your request". Now just last week I brought three new paid apps just fine. Also going to applications to clear data on the market doesn't fix the problem. It happens on my phone and on my girlfriends HTC Evo 3D phone.
Do anyone konw how to fix the program?
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See if this helps you.
its a problem with setting up the credit card (think server overload) - as a workaround just go to checkout.google.com and sign in using a normal browser with your googlemail address (the same as in use on your android), setup your credit card and the go back to the market on your android phone. Select the app and it will now ask you to confirm using the credit card you have just setup.
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Thank you. I tried that but it still didn't work for me.
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Ive had the same problem. I thought I fixed it by reinstalling the market, but after bout a day it came back.
Odd, until you mentioned it, I had no issues until today. I noticed all my paid apps (xda included) got deleted from phone. Went to market and it automatically put them back.
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Custom rom - Paid up application not showing up

Hi Guys,
I have a problem i bought few applications when i flash custom rom its not showing up at present i am in MIUI rom. Any suggestions welcome.
does it not appear in the market or on your phone after installing it?
It might help to log onto market.android.com and try to send the installers to your phone. If it doesn't show up/it's greyed out, I guess the version of the app won't work with MIUI without buying it again. In that case, see if you're still eligible for refunds and rebuy it.
You sure they weren't purchased with a different Google account?
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It may also help to clear the market data and cache...log back in...its happened to me a couple of times too.
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[Q] XDA app FCs on NT?

I installed the XDA app via Android Market after rooting and installing gapps via NARS. Whenever I'm logged in and try to access a thread I get a force close. (If I don't log in, works fine.)
Anyone else get this behavior and/or have any ideas to fix?
I asked this a while back. Others reported they had the same problem with the free app, but not with the paid one.
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I installed the XDA app via Android Market after rooting and installing gapps via NARS. Whenever I'm logged in and try to access a thread I get a force close. (If I don't log in, works fine.)
Anyone else get this behavior and/or have any ideas to fix?
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If memory serves, the XDA app looks for the devices IMEI number. Since the NT is not a phone, it doesn't have an IMEI number and crashes. The paid version apparently doesn't look for an IMEI number. Nook Color has had the same issue since day one.
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