I am currently located in Turkey and bought an S2 here locally since my iphone4 was locked to att.
However the android market only has free apps. This is very frustrating. ( I also have an HTC incredible which is running the full android market but my s2 isnt).
My question is, Can I flash an European or american rom to get the US android market? (perhaps a way to change csc).
darewinder said:
I am currently located in Turkey and bought an S2 here locally since my iphone4 was locked to att.
However the android market only has free apps. This is very frustrating. ( I also have an HTC incredible which is running the full android market but my s2 isnt).
My question is, Can I flash an European or american rom to get the US android market? (perhaps a way to change csc).
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Try market enabler from the market...
I usually do a few workarounds to get all my apps:
1. Try Market Enabler over 3g, not sure if it works on wifi I get better results over 3g.
2. Install Hotspotshield free on your PC to fake a US IP on your PC, or better do it over a US real ip (some businesses like where I work have US ip connections). Then try to install apps via Android market web page (in combination with step 1 it should recognize your phone as Tmobile i9100 for instance).
3. Change your credit card billing address to a US one (just took me 5 minutes over the phone with my credit card company but not sure if its legal in all countries).
4. Use an alternative market like GetJar. I have been able to find many apps there that I cant get through the market, plus they usually have freebies (for instance Tune In radio Pro is free right now). GetJar is legit and safe but sometimes can get slow updating apps as it depends on the deals they have with the developers.
This way I can purchase from B&N, use Hulu or update google maps, youtube, etc.
When everything fails I usually copy the apk from a friends phone or there is always the mediafire option but you might not want to go that far
Also you might want to visit developers pages as sometimes they accept paypal (like Poweramp).
I already have US credit cards (again only studying here abroad).
So I cant just flash another rom? This has to be software based because my HTC incredible's market works fine (there sitting right next to each other on the SAME wifi network)
Install Market Enabler from the android market. It's free so should be there.
what is the point of having regions for the market ????
i have no idea why Google does that
I'm a recent Lumia 800 owner and impatient for updates. With the availability of 8107.11501 from DPM (downloaded OK) I might give it a go. Perhaps someone could tell me the difference between, say, a UK image and a DE image? And what difference is there between a Cyan and Black image?
Thanks.
conorn said:
I'm a recent Lumia 800 owner and impatient for updates. With the availability of 8107.11501 from DPM (downloaded OK) I might give it a go. Perhaps someone could tell me the difference between, say, a UK image and a DE image? And what difference is there between a Cyan and Black image?
Thanks.
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There are not so much differences.
1) Some countries have very specific apps bundled (example: switzerland has a train schedule app)
2) Some countries don't have all nokia apps preinstalled. Example: HK version is missing nokia drive, nokia music, and so on.
3) The default Language after first boot may be different. Example: the Netherlands ROM starts with the NL Language by default. You can change it.
Otherwise the ROM are identical and you can easily add\remove missing or unneeded apps from marketplace app, so what is really important is the firmware version
4) Avoid far east ROMs, they usually don't have nokia drive, that is the only app that you can't install later from marketplace
The difference between colours are related to default theme colours and i guess some camera software settings to balance the effects of phone colour on the pictures you take.
Thank you for a very complete explanation.
Which Country Variant ROM is having all the apps that are preloaded like Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps, Nokia Mix ????
UK has them.
Well, not Nokia Mix, because that doesn't exist... I presume you're referring to the Mix Radio function of Nokia Music?
amritpal2489 said:
Which Country Variant ROM is having all the apps that are preloaded like Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps, Nokia Mix ????
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My unbranded UK version came loaded with Nokia Music, Nokia Maps, and a place marker for Nokia Drive. I had to go to the market place to actually get Nokia Drive installed.
It also came with a bunch of other special apps unique to Nokia. I removed many of them.
Mine had drive pre-installed, wonder why yours only had a marker. But yes there was also some stuff that was instantly removed.
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Mine had drive pre-installed, wonder why yours only had a marker. But yes there was also some stuff that was instantly removed.
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When I went to open Nokia Drive, it loaded a page telling me to get it from the Marketplace. Odd.
Hi,
When I change to xps, what about the apps (from market) that are installed on my x10?
Will they stay available through the market so I can reinstall them on the new phone? Especially the paid ones.
It will be my first switch, and preparing myself for the moment the xps is available in Belgium
Everything you've bought in the market is linked to your login details. Changing phones is lovely and easy, you can even have the apps on more than one device with the same login.
Only thing to watch out for is some paid apps may need deactivating or unregistering on the old device first. The only one I had like this was Copilot sat nav which only allowed you to install it on one device at a time. I think the new version doesn't do this anymore although I'm not 100% sure.
Hello. i found some info but it is in SLOVAK language. There is written that builds 6.5.1.73-SPU11 and 6.5.1.167-SPU15 are getting update to ICS 6.7.2-180_SPU-19-TA-11.2. but i try check update and still nothing. maybe they just start this site befor roll out update =)
https://motorola-global-en-uk.custh...sion/L3RpbWUvMTMzOTYyNDU4My9zaWQvbnVUeWRCLWs=
arkaz99 said:
Hello. i found some info but it is in SLOVAK language. There is written that builds 6.5.1.73-SPU11 and 6.5.1.167-SPU15 are getting update to ICS 6.7.2-180_SPU-19-TA-11.2. but i try check update and still nothing. maybe they just start this site befor roll out update =)
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thanks for information... this information is very usefully...
That's nice - it seems that Moto has final builds or near final builds for my country too (they're telling us its version). I even fastbooted back to GB from CM9 to get this update
Motocast News!
MotoCast Update released......
From 1.2.9 to 2.0.19 Sounds good!
Leonardkrum said:
MotoCast Update released......
From 1.2.9 to 2.0.19 Sounds good!
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Can't find the change log...
arkaz99 said:
Hello. i found some info but it is in SLOVAK language. There is written that builds 6.5.1.73-SPU11 and 6.5.1.167-SPU15 are getting update to ICS 6.7.2-180_SPU-19-TA-11.2. but i try check update and still nothing. maybe they just start this site befor roll out update =)
https://motorola-global-en-uk.custh...sion/L3RpbWUvMTMzOTYyNDU4My9zaWQvbnVUeWRCLWs=
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Few months ago there was an info that our cz/sk razrs will get an upgrade to 2.3.6... and as far as i remember it was on the page few days and when we started to ask moto where is that update, the message was deleted an do 2.3.6 was released
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2
Link doesn't work (anymore).
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Link doesn't work (anymore).
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Available again...
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There is stated that there is no way going back to GB and no word about the bootloader...
Is the process working?
no update available from the phone yet....
maarawoe said:
Few months ago there was an info that our cz/sk razrs will get an upgrade to 2.3.6... and as far as i remember it was on the page few days and when we started to ask moto where is that update, the message was deleted an do 2.3.6 was released
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2
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Yes the 2.3.6 update never happened , that is why I do not trust a word from motorola anymore.
Sent from my XT910 using xda premium
Translation.. Not well but readable I hope.
MOTOROLA RAZR phone software update is intended for current users of the software version 6.5.1.73-SPU11 and 6.5.1.167-SPU15. This new software package updates the software of MOTOROLA RAZR phones to version 6.7.2 -180 _ the SPU-19-TA-11.2 and brings many new features and performance enhancements.
This Edition also will update the device from system to system, Ice Cream Sandwich 5.0.2 Gingerbread 2.3.6.
If you want to get more information on this upgrade, if you want to see the video with an explanation of the most important features, which brings, visit the page www.motorola.com/IceCreamSandwichAk to ensure optimal performance, we recommend that you download and install the latest update of the software
For more information about your phone, MOTOROLA RAZR, visit us on the Web site http://www.motorola.com/myRazr.
For who is this update?
This update is intended for users of the MOTOROLA RAZR MOTOROLA RAZR MAXX phones and in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Hungary, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Spain, Sweden and Italy.
After this you will have access to the following new updates weekly features: improvements: new user interface and stylish colors, fonts, and animations. Improved lock screen, which allows quick access to the dial, text messages, and the camera.
New folders on the start screen, which allow users to group applications and their representatives by dragging into the appropriate folder.
Screen with all the widgets, screen with all of the applications enables access to applications, notification window with alerts, access to menu settings and includes a new gesture allows you to cancel the display of individual notification slip finger.
New layout of the menu, including the settings for mode switching in aircraft, the interface of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ®. The keybord has a new design that enables you to quickly enter text, improved error correction and the recommendations of the words.
Improved funkcion in the E-mail application has an automatic E-mail addresses, e-mail for quick reply supplementing and search within folders and subfolders.
Camera has been improved using time-lapse images during video recording, use the options, scanning the volume buttons as the trigger button, we have updated the look and style of control zoom, we continuously focus with autofocus and zoom function also for tapping with the Flash in low light.
Web browser with faster loading pages, synchronization of bookmarks with the Web browser Chrome in your computer and the option to view Web pages on your desktop.
We improved the voice for voice input to allow continuous dictation tool, and suspension and also include punctuation.
Webtop interface reflects the look of the Tablet Android 4.0 and key applications optimized for resolution and size offers the external monitors.New funkcion
A new way of unlocking the phone by face recognition technology as users.
The contacts application now has larger pictures and more detailed profile information .
Flash Player is no longer preinstalled. However, it can be downloaded from the site Google Play. Instead to support the Web standard HTML5 videos used.
Etc.
Mataraty said:
Translation.. Not well but readable I hope.
MOTOROLA RAZR phone software update is intended for current users of the software version 6.5.1.73-SPU11 and 6.5.1.167-SPU15. This new software package updates the software of MOTOROLA RAZR phones to version 6.7.2 -180 _ the SPU-19-TA-11.2 and brings many new features and performance enhancements.
This Edition also will update the device from system to system, Ice Cream Sandwich 5.0.2 Gingerbread 2.3.6.
If you want to get more information on this upgrade, if you want to see the video with an explanation of the most important features, which brings, visit the page www.motorola.com/IceCreamSandwichAk to ensure optimal performance, we recommend that you download and install the latest update of the software
For more information about your phone, MOTOROLA RAZR, visit us on the Web site http://www.motorola.com/myRazr.
For who is this update?
This update is intended for users of the MOTOROLA RAZR MOTOROLA RAZR MAXX phones and in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Hungary, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Spain, Sweden and Italy.
After this you will have access to the following new updates weekly features: improvements: new user interface and stylish colors, fonts, and animations. Improved lock screen, which allows quick access to the dial, text messages, and the camera.
New folders on the start screen, which allow users to group applications and their representatives by dragging into the appropriate folder.
Screen with all the widgets, screen with all of the applications enables access to applications, notification window with alerts, access to menu settings and includes a new gesture allows you to cancel the display of individual notification slip finger.
New layout of the menu, including the settings for mode switching in aircraft, the interface of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ®. The keybord has a new design that enables you to quickly enter text, improved error correction and the recommendations of the words.
Improved funkcion in the E-mail application has an automatic E-mail addresses, e-mail for quick reply supplementing and search within folders and subfolders.
Camera has been improved using time-lapse images during video recording, use the options, scanning the volume buttons as the trigger button, we have updated the look and style of control zoom, we continuously focus with autofocus and zoom function also for tapping with the Flash in low light.
Web browser with faster loading pages, synchronization of bookmarks with the Web browser Chrome in your computer and the option to view Web pages on your desktop.
We improved the voice for voice input to allow continuous dictation tool, and suspension and also include punctuation.
Webtop interface reflects the look of the Tablet Android 4.0 and key applications optimized for resolution and size offers the external monitors.New funkcion
A new way of unlocking the phone by face recognition technology as users.
The contacts application now has larger pictures and more detailed profile information .
Flash Player is no longer preinstalled. However, it can be downloaded from the site Google Play. Instead to support the Web standard HTML5 videos used.
Etc.
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Yes, but is it working? Is the update really out?
cheekrox said:
Yes, but is it working? Is the update really out?
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not yet...
maarawoe said:
not yet...
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This is more hype than having s*x with Sunny Leo**
Like most of you (I guess) I forced my Lumia to update to firmware version : 1750.0805.8773.12220 [Everything Everywhere]
A really good update, minor improvements to battery consumption, WiFi Tethering, etc..
But I was expecting to get the new location alert icon, which is not there (not dramatical I know, but it's supposed to come with Tango so it's kinda weird).
Visual Vioce Mail is still not coming back neither (yes I said coming back because I had it when I bought my Lumia and it's gone with updates).
My question are : Is there anyone who got the new location icon ?
Someone have intel about Visual Voice Mail on our Lumias ? I saw yesterday that with WP7.8 it will be country specific and for all with WP8
Thanks
Sources: http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/7/2851184/windows-phone-location-icon-update
http://www.everythingwm.com/small-windows-phone-7-8-versus-windows-phone-8-feature-comparison-leaks/2012/07/09/
Location icon still the same; I do have visual voicemail.
I think visual voicemail is also controlled by the carrier. T-Mobile is a very big on that feature, so all their platforms have it ..
Orange France support visual voicemail too, but it disapeared when I first updated my phone through Nokia Care Suite.
And it's activated for my number (which is problematic because I have no more notifications for my voicemails).
I'll try find a way.
I downgraded to a branded FW then applied CAB updates and get back my visual voicemail.
I guess the new icon will be in the next 8779 OS update
Whats New?
So I'm running the latest 8773, much thanks to XDA for that
But other than the hotspot what is new, my phone looks distinctly the same, I understand I may be able to run more tasks in the background but is there anything else? Anything I can find on my phone and go 'ah thats neat'?