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*** Archos Devices Only ***
This includes only the Market, Calendar, Talk, GenieWidget and "required gSync" files. Any apps that are in the Froyo Market are NOT included. Honestly, this is better as it makes a smaller appInstaller package and its more compatible.
You can download the following from the Market -- Gmail, VoiceSearch, YouTube and Maps(Navigation)
SUMMARY
v5-Stable -- (recommended!)
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING: If you've installed this or other gApps installers, you may have to RESET to successfully install gAppInstaller.
Note: You may get an error when you first open the Market, ignore the error. It may also take a few minutes before the Market updates from 2.09 to the current version.
Download - http://code.google.com/p/archos-apps-installer/downloads/list
Copy download to your device via USB (if you didnt download directly using your Archos)
Use 'Files' app to locate gAppsInstaller, then execute/install it
Choose install core apps or choose to install your own packaged 'apps.zip' file located on the internal drive (not sdcard). There maybe a short delay after you tap an install button (its installing and you'll be notified when its done, about 5-10 seconds)
REBOOT!!
Sign into Market (Google Account Login)
Follow the Market FIX instructions below
MARKET FIX:
This will get you most missing apps from the market, except some "protect market apps" like NYTimes.
Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Market (Clear Cache then 'Force Stop' -- DO NOT clear data)
Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Google Services Framework (Clear data then 'Force Stop')
REBOOT again
Market Fix video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=player_embedded#!
If you do this correctly you will find most missing apps like 'Copilot Live USA' in the Market. However, some apps require certain features (like a GPS or Cell chip) and will not show up in the Market. Basically, if you search for application "MyGPS" and "MyGPS" is coded to REQUIRE a GPS chip, then the Android market will NOT show this app in the Market for our Archos Device because is lacks a GPS chip.
MARKET LANGUAGE FIX (unverified):
Once you install the Market, it will probably be in English only. You may be able to fix this by putting your device into English via Settings menu, then put the device back into whatever other language you require.
RESET DEVICE:
Follow these instructions to reset your Archos Gen8: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=42437&start=0
12/23/2010:
v5 released and appears stable. This is the last froyo version since the Market auto-updates and NetworkLocation works.
kenyu73 - Thanks for the update, could you possibly test a couple of apps for me before I wipe and load this up?
TweetDeck
Slingplayer
Moblox
Those have never worked correctly on your build and I use them pretty regularly. Thanks! Looking forward to results.
Hexidecimal said:
kenyu73 - Thanks for the update, could you possibly test a couple of apps for me before I wipe and load this up?
TweetDeck
Slingplayer
Moblox
Those have never worked correctly on your build and I use them pretty regularly. Thanks! Looking forward to results.
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Both Tweetdeck and Moblox-Lite open without any FC's. I couldn't find Slingplayer in the market.
Awesome. I'll have to wipe and rebuild with this tomorrow then. Thanks!
any reason to re-install from v3?
I used your v3 (thank you very much!) - it worked well. I have Market + select Google apps on my A70.
I'm still missing some apps on Market that I'm unable to find no matter what, even after following "the procedure" - LauncherPro, AWDLauncher, etc. Frankly I can sideload most apps anyhow.
Is there any point/reason in installing v4? (I'm hoping for a "no")?
Kenyu you are the man!
orenf said:
I used your v3 (thank you very much!) - it worked well. I have Market + select Google apps on my A70.
I'm still missing some apps on Market that I'm unable to find no matter what, even after following "the procedure" - LauncherPro, AWDLauncher, etc. Frankly I can sideload most apps anyhow.
Is there any point/reason in installing v4? (I'm hoping for a "no")?
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There are some "protected" apps that we'll never see. However, I can find LauncherPro(free) as well as ADW.Launcher(by AnderWeb) just fine.
kenyu73, Thanks for your updates.
My A70 will arrive in tomorrow and look forward to implement your guide soon.
Please keep on fine-tuning it and share with us.
Bit the bullet and loaded up the new app installer. It works perfectly. No more force closes on tweetdeck or when logging into the xda app. Thanks for this.
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Thanks for the feedback. I think the v4 is really the final stable version. I've been using it all day today and not one single Market FC and I can find all apps in the Market (except protected apps). I did have to do the Market fix though.
The next issue I'd like to fix is the Voice Search GUI issue. The GUI interface isn't as clean as my cell phone, but I'm not sure if that's even fixable. Even though we install Voice Search directly from the Market, it still just sucks!!
Just a short note:
If you have already rooted your device with z4root a reboot is never reasonable.
To avoid lossing the root (which can of cource be reinstalled using z4root again) you can use the App HotReboot. This app reboots the device but the "root" still exists!
BTW: Thanks for your work!!!!
BR
Downloads Stuck
I followed all instructions. My downloads on the market get stuck at starting download. ANy ideas?
Archos 101
excellent - thankyou kenyu
one question from a newbi
when i follow the link - I see an apk and two zip files
how do i use the two zip files ? appsinstaller and apps
thanks Stephen
Just use the apk file.
The apps.zip is just the apks that you should download from market, and the zipped installer is the source codes. If you just want to install the installer, then only the apk should matter to you.
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Just use the apk file.
The apps.zip is just the apks that you should download from market, and the zipped installer is the source codes. If you just want to install the installer, then only the apk should matter to you.
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got it - so i could load the apps from the zip file instead of the market ?
- Stephen
stephen44 said:
got it - so i could load the apps from the zip file instead of the market ?
- Stephen
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All the apps in the zip files should be down-loadable from the Market directly. That zip is only there for people who cant download some apps because of their country of origin (like Maps). Some may use it so they don't have to download those apps.
Best bet is to install the core apps via the installer, reboot then d/l that apps you want from the Market.
alucards23 said:
I followed all instructions. My downloads on the market get stuck at starting download. ANy ideas?
Archos 101
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I'd reboot again. However, it could be your internet connection. My Samsung Fascinate (Galaxy S) doesn't that sometimes.
Did you install over an existing Market install or was this a fresh install? If it was a re-install, as my instructions said, best bet is to do a reset and start over.
i decided to load some apks in the .system folder to see if i could get it to load my own apks to save me less time.. and in the process using this gapps apk vs the one with the GUI glitch worked very well.. like how i can download my own youtube etc so i have the choice of which google apps i want
These are the only apks that can be pushed to the froyo/system/app folder. Archos put the apk reference aliases (prefixed with a 0) into the read-only '/system/app' knowing we'd manually add them to the read/write test folder. Anything else in the app folder is ignored.
If Archos didn't do this, I doubt we'd even have Market access until the devce was fully rooted.
Code:
0GenieWidget.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GenieWidget.apk
0Gmail.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/Gmail.apk
0GoogleBackupTransport.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GoogleBackupTransport.apk
0GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
0GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
0GoogleFeedback.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GoogleFeedback.apk
0GoogleServicesFramework.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
0Maps.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/Maps.apk
0MarketUpdater.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/MarketUpdater.apk
0MediaUploader.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/MediaUploader.apkla
0NetworkLocation.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/NetworkLocation.apk
0SetupWizard.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/SetupWizard.apk
0Talk.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/Talk.apk
0Vending.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/Vending.apk
0VoiceSearch.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/VoiceSearch.apk
0YouTube.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/YouTube.apk
0googlevoice.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/googlevoice.apk
i still cannot load non market apps. cannot download content not for this device. unknown source is checked, tried app installer, still no luck. had app before, but now cannot load any 3rd place apps.
grlddawkin said:
i still cannot load non market apps. cannot download content not for this device. unknown source is checked, tried app installer, still no luck. had app before, but now cannot load any 3rd place apps.
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What apps and is your phone rooted?
yes my phone is rooted, im running eugenes ginger, but i've tried at least 3 other roms plus odin back to stock, still no luck. also cannot load any 3rd party app now. had beautiful widgets from 4shared
grlddawkin said:
i still cannot load non market apps. cannot download content not for this device. unknown source is checked, tried app installer, still no luck. had app before, but now cannot load any 3rd place apps.
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Please describe the exact process you're following including examples of apps and filenames as well as the source(s) of these files to help us better to find a solution.
ok find app from web, download to phone, then cannot download the content is not supported on the phone. like i stated above unknown is checked and tried at least 3 different roms plus odin back to stock still no luck.
I get that error message sometimes when i try to install something from the mobile browser. I got around it by downloading the APK file on my PC, moved it to my dropbox and from my cell phone, launched the APK from the mobile dropbox and it installed right away. Give that a try.
thanks ill try that
Get astro file manager from market open it go to menu,more,preffernce,enable browser download that will fix it
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thanks to both of you, both methods worked. this is why i respect xda. everyone is willing to help. again thanks
Im running GinnTazz Gingerbread and i am trying to download applications from market.android.com. However, the market is not recognizing my phone for the permissions they are. I am 2.3.4 however i am not able to download an application like the Music app from Google. It just gives me the error, "this application is not compatible with your device". I thought perhaps it could be that i am running a custom rom but the highest Stock rom available is 2.1 which isnt high enough to be useful for downloading the newer applications. Should i reflash a different rom that is capable of presenting itself as....maybe a Nexus S so that i can have the permissions i need?
Thanks in advance.
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It's pretty well-known that the new Music app will not install to the Eris from the market. There are .apk downloads floating about - you'll have to install it that way.
If you want to try altering the build.prop to see if the app will be visible in the market, you can follow the instructions for tricking the Netflix app into installing onto a rooted phone here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...rk-on-your-unsupported-rooted-android-device/
(Note: I did try this on a CM7 phone for Netflix, and the app started, but would immediately close when you tried to load a movie. Also, the app was 21 MB without data. I never tried the Google music app, though. Remember to Nandroid backup before you do this, though.)
I was able to install astro file manager via apk. I had to allow outside sites. I usd the package manager when prompted and open after install. I was able to see the system files but i tried to copy them to my sd card with no luck. This does not create a link on the shelf and i dont know how to launch it unless i reinstall from the downloads in the browser. I also attempted other apk some worked others did not. Not sure if this helps anyone I m not a developer just fooling around at Mc donalds playing with my new nook tablet. Maybe this info is already out their if so im sorry.
How about trying to install a launcher like Go Launcher? The Kindle Fire people have some type of success with Go Launcher.
Have you tried rebooting after installing to see if icons appear?
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no but I will.
you'll need a launcher to be able to see your apps. The nook hasn't shown the BN installed apps and the user installed apps in the same place since 1.1.
Very interesting if Zeam or Go are installable. My memory is that the old BN app installer would not install non-BN apps.
I tried a reboot no luck. I Also tried to install the apps from the download location after reboot. I get a problem parsing the file. This could be because temporary internet cache is cleared after reboot not sure.
I have Go running right now on mine and it rebooted into it automatically. If I home button, it goes back to the Nook default UI and I haven't found a way to get back to Go yet.
same her go is running and my other installed apk's are showing up in the app menu
here are some bad pics of go launcher running on nook tablet
Here are some bad pics of go launcher running on nook. With installed apks in the app drawer.
I have File Expert, Market, G Books all installed as well as the Google services APK. Can't log into market yet. I'm a total n00b on this so if more experienced people have advice, let me know.
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Nevermind.. must have been a bad file name or location.. i found another one and it works now.
Andrmgic said:
My nook tablet doesn't know what to do with .apk files.. I'm not sure how you guys got it to install apps..
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Download the apk with your browser, then click on the notification in the bottom left, and install with package installer when it'd downloaded.
Get go launcher apk here:
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/
lionclaw said:
Download the apk with your browser, then click on the notification in the bottom left, and install with package installer when it'd downloaded.
Get go launcher apk here:
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/
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Yeah, I had done that.. I guess it just didn't like the file.. it was an attachment from here.
Thanks for the go launcher link.
Got the Google account info in via Youtube apk. Access to G+ works fine. Working on market now.
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Market keeps force closing though the 2.3.6 market will stay open for a bit. In a twist of irony, the Amazon App store works perfect. Likely no more updates from me tonight.
Summary, download Go Launcher apk and install using Package Installer. Get a File management program, then go to town.
amazon appstore
I have installed amazon app store including all my free apps
from my account. plus opera web browser play on and kindle this rocks.
wave launcher
I have installed wave launcher and added go launcher this can help make up for moments when you need a home button and want to stay in go launcher. Hope this helps.
Is there anyway to get back to the page with "Install from unknown sources" again? I can't find a way of getting there through the settings, and I'm curious if it's even accessible otherwise.
GhostSonic said:
Is there anyway to get back to the page with "Install from unknown sources" again? I can't find a way of getting there through the settings, and I'm curious if it's even accessible otherwise.
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I couldn't find a way. I hacked one of my test apps to launch it. Download the tgps_launcher, and hit "start".
http://comptonsoft.com/test/
I just found that double tapping the N button in Angry Birds will let you chose which launcher to use.
Now I can use ADW on this thing.
Is Kindle Reader app installable? That would make it worth it. Also are the apps all being installed in the 1gb or can they be installed in the BN partition?
I have a nook tablet 1.4.2 and it is NOT rooted.
Before the upgrade at 1.4.0, I had downloaded the app menu, es file explorer, go launcher, and the amazon app store. I successfully downloaded and installed many amazon apps on my nook.
Now that my nook is at 1.4.2, I can still access the amazon app store and download files. I cannot install the files though. I receive the error: Install blocked: For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed.
I have unknown sources in the app menu settings checked. Although it seems to keep unchecking and I can’t get it to stay checked.
I was also told another work around was to download the .apk file and then using es file explorer to find the file and try to install from there. I can’t seem to find any files I am downloading.
I went to media/my files/my downloads. The apk files I downloaded manually through a website are there, but none of my amazon app store apps are in there (and I have downloaded and installed tons of them). I can’t seem to find where they download them to. I don’t think that would work anyway, because clicking on one of those apk files gives me the same error.
How can I get these downloaded apps installed??
Thanks in advance.
I have tried searching this forum for the answer but cannot find it. Please do not reply asking me to just search this forum for the answer. Either direct me to the link or answer my question. THANKS!!
Starting with update 1.4.1 the NT no longer allowed installation of 3rd party apps. If you want to regain the ability you'll need to revert to 1.4.0, though I think it will eventually update you to the newest software automatically. If you really care about being able to do what you want with your NT, rooting is just about the only option. It doesn't look like B&N will be reversing this decision. If you do decide to root, I suggest the highly functional CM9 build located in the development section. chrmhoffmann is the original builder. There is also a nice new nightly being built by eyeballer, if you are feeling adventurous.