I purchased a UK O2 branded Samsung Galaxy S2 back in April/May. The Build Number for the stock ROM was XWKDD which is what it is still now. The day I received the phone, I rooted it using the technique given by ChainFire.
My phone was working quite happily and my applications were updating in the Android Market. However, since about the time of the new Market (the one with the UI overhaul), many of the applications that are installed on my phone do not appear in My Apps.
When I search for the application in the Market, they show up in the search list as "Installed" but going to the application it says "Your device is not compatible with this item".
I have contacted Google Market Support who have stated that this is down to me gaining root access. They are only happy to help me once I've done a factory reset back to a stock ROM.
It seems strange that applications have become incompatible only since the new Android Market. I do not believe the applications are incompatible, I think it is just the Market just thinking they are. Is there a way around this?
I could unroot my phone but this is a huge hassle as I need my root access to backup/restore my application data (the only real reason why I have root access to begin with).
Any suggestions? TIA
Have you changed the DPI of the screen? I changed mine to 200 and I get a lot of these messages unless I change back to default of 240.
rob_h said:
Have you changed the DPI of the screen? I changed mine to 200 and I get a lot of these messages unless I change back to default of 240.
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You're a star. Yes I did make this change. I've just reverted it and all my applications are appearing in My Apps and it's allowing me to update them all to the latest version. Thanks very much.
I think I'll leave it at 240 DPI now as don't want to keep reverting this when I need to update apps. Plus, some apps don't render well with the 200 DPI setting.
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I just got Vegan Tab 7.1 and LOVE IT... the UI is fantastic!
However, there seems to be an issue with several if not most of my apps on the Android Market. I get the message "This item is not compatible with your device"
All of these apps I have used with previous roms including Vegan tab 7.0.3 and Cyanogen Mod 7.1
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
clear market data, then try again.... worked for me
Good Call, I should have thought of that.
Clearing data is only only a temporary fix (at least for me). A few hours later Market updates and I get the "not compatible" message again.
I clear data again and later it again updates.
The other solution seems to be to freeze the market updater.
That happend to me too...
I did go back to Harmony ROM.
one of the reason;
When using the Android Market website, a device will be grayed out if it isn’t compatible with the app you’re attempting to install. Most commonly, this occurs because the app isn’t designed for your device's screen size or version of Android.
source: https://www.google.com/support/androidmarket/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1141074
I faced this issue as I changed my LCD density. After reverting back to the default LCD density value for my mobile, It worked normal.
I have also noticed that after the vegan 7.1 update, my device has *vanished* from the list of my devices on android market. Is anyone also noticing this?
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one of the reason;
After reverting back to the default LCD density value for my mobile, It worked normal.
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What is the "default" density? After installing 7.1 i noticed it's now 160...
Regarding cache-clearing: I have tried that and it didn't work.
Dan
I am on stock 3588 plus the enhancement pack.
A couple of weeks ago I started having the same problem with the compatibility of most apps. In addition when I go the Market and then to My Apps now I only see a single app listed: LauncherPro. All other apps I installed from the market are no longer on the list.
I have reset the market by clearing the data and stopping Market and the Google Framework to no avail.
My G-Tab no longer shows as a device in my account.
I believe Google did something to eliminate the unauthorized devices.
I also think they have changed to block the "unauthorized" roms from working. about half the app installed now tell me they are not compatible with my device, and some of them are paid apps. I have asked this question, and the Markets response was to do a factory reset on my phone. I told them that was a crock as I have been on this rom for months now and a factory reset should be a last resort, not a standard fix. I asked them if they changed the market so that it looks at that, and no response yet. on the reply I got from the original mailing, my "specs" are included in the mail I sent them. It has android_os listed twice. the first is gingerbread, and the second is "other". And the first paragraph seems to indicate that with the "warning" about unauthorized os's. And the os is actually what should be on my device (android os), just it is modified, which happens when you personalize your phone anyway by adding widgets, change wallpaper or toggle features.
So is there any hack for that?
Or at least a way to find out what exactly in my device settings prevents the app from being compatible?
Use the modded market..you shouldn't run into that at all with it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582422
A while back there was a thread about tweaking your build.prop: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263768&highlight=build.prop
If you changed your dpi setting to something other than 240 I would suggest that you set it back to 240. I was running dpi 235 for quite a while and I kept getting the message "your device is not compatible" from the market for various apps. Yestetday I set my dpi back to 240 and rebooted. Not only was I able to install the said app, but after a few minutes I was notified that there were 22 app updates available.
So, changing your dpi not only makes some apps unable to install, but it also prevents some installed apps from updating.
Hope this was helpful for some of you.
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thanks for the information but there was a sbf with that version
Well if it makes you feel better. I use 270 and watch my phone fly.
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NO DPI Code in build.prop
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A while back there was a thread about tweaking your build.prop: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263768&highlight=build.prop
If you changed your dpi setting to something other than 240 I would suggest that you set it back to 240. I was running dpi 235 for quite a while and I kept getting the message "your device is not compatible" from the market for various apps. Yestetday I set my dpi back to 240 and rebooted. Not only was I able to install the said app, but after a few minutes I was notified that there were 22 app updates available.
So, changing your dpi not only makes some apps unable to install, but it also prevents some installed apps from updating.
Hope this was helpful for some of you.
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Hi, i've MID 4.0 tablet pc its chinies version tablet. I'm face the problem in play store "your device is not compatible". I followed the the changing the DPI value, but in my tab "ro.sf.lcd_density" this code not available. and one more thing, I cant root my tablet. While i trying via root explorer it shows "Sorry test failed unable to run this feature on this phone" . Can you help me to fix this problem.
Why are a ton of Android Apps "not compatible with this device"? it's so annoying...
Is there a way they can be "compatible"
Your options:
1. Install on another device, push the apk to your tablet via email
2. Use a hacked market app (if there is one for the flyer) to download any app
3. Change the preferences file on your Flyer so that market thinks you have a different device (hard mode from #2)
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Your options:
2. Use a hacked market app (if there is one for the flyer) to download any app
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What version of the Market App, would this be? Sorry, I'm new to the HTC Flyer. I just bought it last Friday.
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Try Amazon App market for android or Aptoid, they are a bit more flexible on some apps, but you won't find all apps there.
Sometime certain apps are made for certain devices or certain resolutions. The android market being that we run android 2.3. It thinks we have an oversize phone and some apps aren't able to pan out or zoom to a certain factor to where it will take up all of our screen estate. some apps i tried that work on my phone on 2.3 look pixelated and low in detail on my tablet because was mad for a less resolution. Or its just simply not for our device. Just install apps you have on your android and see how they look to you and see if they work. Just takes trial and error.
I've side loaded all the apps that I need/want and so far so good.
I have had the same issue with some apps, I had them on my Galaxy Tab, but not for my Evo view. The cool thing is ASTRO Manager now has a backup in the newest update. If you have another android device, like I have the Evo 3D, so I take the app on there, back it up and from there you can share it via email or bluetooth. I did it last nite to put Handcent and a few others on my View.
Installing HC will fix the problem with "small screens" in apps... but will break other apps - gameloft games and some that are intended to be run @ the original screen ratio
Kris
I installed Swype on my TP yesterday and everything seemed fine, but today I keep getting the message that [bunch of asian characters] has stopped. I had no idea what it possibly could be since I don;t know what it says so I thought it might be Swype and went into Input on Settings to turn Swype off. Now, under KEYBOARD AND INPUT METHODS the first thing says Default and under it is a bunch of Asian characters. Under that is all the input methods. The interesting thing is there are two selections that are checked yet grayed out so I can't deselect them which are Japenese IME and the last one is those Asian characters. What is going on and how do I get rid of them?
OK. I went through all my Apps in Settings and at the very end is one named with Asian characters. Under the name it says version 4.0.3-eng.erik.20120221.223654. It doesn't give me the option to uninstall it, but I have disabled it. I don't download a lot of apps, and I certainly don't download shady looking apps, so where did it come from and how do I get rid of it??????
It could be something else pushed on you - some apps with the Networks and Internet permissions push random apps to your phone without you knowing it (or explicitly allowing it). My girlfriend has a music app that does it to her sometimes, and it's annoying, but not malicious (at least, not that I've seen).
I tried deleting it through Titanium but it didn't work so I decided to try installing the Nightly version of CM9 and that got rid of it completely. Still, weird!
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I tried deleting it through Titanium but it didn't work so I decided to try installing the Nightly version of CM9 and that got rid of it completely. Still, weird!
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check if the application is considered a system app
ve6ay said:
It could be something else pushed on you - some apps with the Networks and Internet permissions push random apps to your phone without you knowing it (or explicitly allowing it). My girlfriend has a music app that does it to her sometimes, and it's annoying, but not malicious (at least, not that I've seen).
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installing applications on your phone/tablet without your "permission" is the definition of malicious.
IIRC there has been some sort of Asian language keyboard in CM9/ICS for a while. I remember disabling it a while ago, not sure why its included in an English version of the OS.
Well, when I installed the Nightly build all Japanese-related input choices disappeared, so maybe they aren't included in CM9 anymore? Whatever the reason, I am happy it is solved.
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It was considered a system app to Titanium, and to the phone as well, I guess. Titanium said it would do some special thing and the phone would reboot twice and it would be gone. Well, when it was finished doing its thing the app was still there. I think I tried using Titanium to remove the stock Music app that came with the phone and it didn't work right then, either. I can't remember how I got rid of that, but I eventually did.
So.... I just purchased an M20Pro used, in Korea. The seller said that he bought it in China, but just in case he's wrong, the MODEL # is LYA-AL10.
The first thing and the only thing I wanted to do was set the default launcher to Nova, but when I go to "Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps -> Launcher", no other launchers are displayed.
I then thought about rooting, but it seems like you need an unlocked bootloader. Well, reading online, it seems like Chinese Huawei phones allow this by default, but again, my phone does not show this option in the developer settings.
I've tried ADB commands to "fastboot OEM unlock" to no avail (even though ADB recognizes my device, the process hangs), and I've looked online for around 6 hours to no avail.
Can anyone help me? I just want to either set the default launcher, OR root the phone, OR flash the international ROM (stock firmware). Are any of those things possible?
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So.... I just purchased an M20Pro used, in Korea. The seller said that he bought it in China, but just in case he's wrong, the MODEL # is LYA-AL10.
The first thing and the only thing I wanted to do was set the default launcher to Nova, but when I go to "Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps -> Launcher", no other launchers are displayed.
I then thought about rooting, but it seems like you need an unlocked bootloader. Well, reading online, it seems like Chinese Huawei phones allow this by default, but again, my phone does not show this option in the developer settings.
I've tried ADB commands to "fastboot OEM unlock" to no avail (even though ADB recognizes my device, the process hangs), and I've looked online for around 6 hours to no avail.
Can anyone help me? I just want to either set the default launcher, OR root the phone, OR flash the international ROM (stock firmware). Are any of those things possible?
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Have you downloaded and installed nova yet? Or are you assuming that it's pre-installed?
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Have you downloaded and installed nova yet? Or are you assuming that it's pre-installed?
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I downloaded it from the playstore. I actually have about 10 launchers now just to see if it was just Nova Launcher that wasnt showing up, to no avail
You are not allowed to change Launchers on the al10 model. The reasoning is that Huawei banned it due to third party vendors opening up the phone boxes and installing malware Launchers loaded with ads and spyware. I don't agree with this but this is what they are doing. I think that they are doing this to force Chinese users to use their crummy launcher.... The only way to change Launchers is to root the phone and install third party ROMs.
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You are not allowed to change Launchers on the al10 model. The reasoning is that Huawei banned it due to third party vendors opening up the phone boxes and installing malware Launchers loaded with ads and spyware. I don't agree with this but this is what they are doing. I think that they are doing this to force Chinese users to use their crummy launcher.... The only way to change Launchers is to root the phone and install third party ROMs.
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I was afraid of that, I guess I will have to wait until Huawei decides to provide BL unlock codes Its a pity because the hardware is Perfect.
LYA-al00 can change the luncher al10 seems like the carrier version so I think you been cheated
I have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro, bought in China. LYA-AL00, version 9.1.0. I can't change the home-screen either.
Apart from that, there are many apps I can't use as the the "Accessibility" keeps turning off automatically for all 3rd party apps. This means I can do 0 customization (unless I want to keep turning them back on one by one all the time).
It is highly annoying on an otherwise great phone. If I don't find a solution to this, I'll go back to Samsung with my next phone purchase.
Is there a solution or a working root for this model?
Thank you for any help out there!