Hi
I can't install many apps on my device (Galaxy Player 5 USA) from the market, it says "Galaxy Player - This item is not compatible with your device".
I'm sure if my device woulda been a Galaxy II or III it won't be any problem downloading the app.
Is there a way to bypass these restrictions so I can download ANY app from the market?
Notes
My device is rooted
My country is already hacked
I have a higher density than the standard
Thanks
NullUser said:
Hi
I can't install many apps on my device (Galaxy Player 5 USA) from the market, it says "Galaxy Player - This item is not compatible with your device".
I'm sure if my device woulda been a Galaxy II or III it won't be any problem downloading the app.
Is there a way to bypass these restrictions so I can download ANY app from the market?
Notes
My device is rooted
My country is already hacked
I have a higher density than the standard
Thanks
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You can edit device model in build.prop as well as LCD density
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NullUser said:
Hi
I can't install many apps on my device (Galaxy Player 5 USA) from the market, it says "Galaxy Player - This item is not compatible with your device".
I'm sure if my device woulda been a Galaxy II or III it won't be any problem downloading the app.
Is there a way to bypass these restrictions so I can download ANY app from the market?
Notes
My device is rooted
My country is already hacked
I have a higher density than the standard
Thanks
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Its probably because you changed you LCD density. Clear data for market and Google services framework, change your density back to normal and reboot. Then open up your market let it load then change you density back to whatever then reboot.
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I kinda prefer the change device model solution because many apps are blocked even web I set the density back to the original setting.
Anyway, I installed a build.prop editor from the market, but I'm unsure what setting to change.
I think it would be grey if I can turn my device into a Galaxy II or III, or perhaps even "upgrade" my Android version, or fake the density.
So bottom line, if you could please tell me how to change device.
Thanks a tone!
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NullUser said:
I kinda prefer the change device model solution because many apps are blocked even web I set the density back to the original setting.
Anyway, I installed a build.prop editor from the market, but I'm unsure what setting to change.
I think it would be grey if I can turn my device into a Galaxy II or III, or perhaps even "upgrade" my Android version, or fake the density.
So bottom line, if you could please tell me how to change device.
Thanks a tone!
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The device id lines
Code:
ro.product.model=*insert device here*
ro.product.brand=*insert line here*
ro.product.name=*insert line here*
Also I wouldn't recommend changing the Android version if its a really high jump (2.3 to 4.0 for ex.). This would probably cause incompatibillty of the apps since some have version for both OS version such as GMail or YouTube.
I would recommend using something with the same or similar SoC so that you get the right graphics package with games. The Galaxy Play 5 uses the Exynos 3110 SoC. Ther is a list on Wikipedia of other devices with the same SoC:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exynos
The Galaxy S and Nexus S both use that SoC and are popular enough candiates to use as a build.prop.
nerot said:
The device id lines
Code:
ro.product.model=*insert device here*
ro.product.brand=*insert line here*
ro.product.name=*insert line here*
Also I wouldn't recommend changing the Android version if its a really high jump (2.3 to 4.0 for ex.). This would probably cause incompatibillty of the apps since some have version for both OS version such as GMail or YouTube.
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You'll also need to change the fingerprint ID.
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nerot said:
The device id lines
Code:
ro.product.model=*insert device here*
ro.product.brand=*insert line here*
ro.product.name=*insert line here*
Also I wouldn't recommend changing the Android version if its a really high jump (2.3 to 4.0 for ex.). This would probably cause incompatibillty of the apps since some have version for both OS version such as GMail or YouTube.
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NIMBAH said:
You'll also need to change the fingerprint ID.
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I'm a noob.
Can you please tell me exactly what setting I should provide for each of the above lines in order to fake it to Galaxy S 2?
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I've samsung galaxy s wifi 5 media payer. For some reason android market is not showing whatsapp messenger, how can i get that one.
I have the 4.0 and I can't get that app either. What you can do is go to 4shared.com and get and download it from there. just search for whatsapp apk.
You need a phone number for most free messaging services...impossible to get on a non mobile device...
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polish_pat said:
You need a phone number for most free messaging services...impossible to get on a non mobile device...
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Not true. I have the Galxy S Player 4.0 and I have a messaging app called Heywire(which is in the market), and they give you a free phone number for messaging only.
I said most...whatsapp and other popular apps require a phone number
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And Google Voice works just fine. That's all I ever used even on my Optimus phone.
polish_pat said:
I said most...whatsapp and other popular apps require a phone number
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That's true. Whatsapp for android needs a real mobile number, so it doesn't work on the Player. However, Whatsapp works in iPod touch (¬¬).
Flash Meticulus' rom R5 and you are able to use whatsapp.
If whtsapp cant confirm your mobile number, just ask for a callback to your phone number
Rapydax said:
Flash Meticulus' rom R5 and you are able to use whatsapp.
If whtsapp cant confirm your mobile number, just ask for a callback to your phone number
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I really really want to have Whatsapp on my Samsung Galaxy player 4.0 because on my smartphones in the past I have always had it and I have family all over the world.
Long story short, I made an account on 4shared, downloaded Whatsapp, and now it tells me that I cannot use it since I don't have a phone number.
How on earth do you ask for a callback? Is it just impossible to have Whatsapp on a phoneless smartphone (it's like an iTouch).
I emailed Whatsapp as well but they're having technical problems with their technical support (not sure I understand that).
Any advice?
christinaroger said:
I really really want to have Whatsapp on my Samsung Galaxy player 4.0 because on my smartphones in the past I have always had it and I have family all over the world.
Long story short, I made an account on 4shared, downloaded Whatsapp, and now it tells me that I cannot use it since I don't have a phone number.
How on earth do you ask for a callback? Is it just impossible to have Whatsapp on a phoneless smartphone (it's like an iTouch).
I emailed Whatsapp as well but they're having technical problems with their technical support (not sure I understand that).
Any advice?
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Basically you need to have a hacked framework and give your Galaxy Player a faked device ID (IMEI no.). Then Whatsapp will think that it is a phone and let you get through the installation. The usual SMS verification will still fail because Galaxy Player is not really a phone. However, after the SMS failure, Whatsapp will offer you the callback option.
There are a number of custom ROMs for 5.0 have the hack but I am not sure about 4.0.
Klin's Klassic has a version with the deviceid hack but it's not the latest version... It's included in R3 but removed in all later versions
whatsapp on sams galaxy player 5.0
polish_pat said:
You need a phone number for most free messaging services...impossible to get on a non mobile device...
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whatsapp works on pc dats on whatsapp.. on non mobile device.. why doesnt it work on android player????
rumirand said:
That's true. Whatsapp for android needs a real mobile number, so it doesn't work on the Player. However, Whatsapp works in iPod touch (¬¬).
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Yes I saw a friend using WhatsApp on iPod I was so jealous. Anyway to make it work on the Galaxy Player which is the only smartphone I have? The phone I use for calling is a simple old Nokia dumbphone.
WhatsApp on Galaxy Players
NullUser said:
Yes I saw a friend using WhatsApp on iPod I was so jealous. Anyway to make it work on the Galaxy Player which is the only smartphone I have? The phone I use for calling is a simple old Nokia dumbphone.
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Guys, look in my signature
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oops it works!!!
I am a huge fan of the Shining Force series, and I wanted to play the android games in the Shining Force Chronicles series. I managed to get the free apks off of play.google.com using the APK Downloader extension in Chrome.
My problem is that when it loads on my Galaxy Tab, I get a SIM ERROR (obviously because I have the wifi only version), and then when I try it on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus it loads a page that appears to be an ad for the new Sonic by the same company. All of the text is in Japanese and translates to something about try the new sonic game, and need to upgrade to a new version of the app (but I have the newest version of that app already), so I have tried doing a few searches on google.
I found a post about a way to play the Sonic games from the store, but you need to change your provider id to docomo. I was wondering if something like this would work for the Shining Force games. My problem is I cannot seem to find a way to change a provider id, or what to change it to for docomo. I have found carrier id, and things like that, but I don't want to change something that will break or perhaps brick my phone.
Does anyone have any idea on what steps I might be able to try to get this to work? I still have my OG Droid that is off-contract and uses just wifi, so if need be I try some things on that first to see if I get it to work.
Will changing the provider id make any of my other apps not work, or maybe even do anything to phone calls or texts?
Does anyone know how to change a provider id, or even what it is? Maybe it's a carrier id? I am a bit stumped here at the moment.
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KeylanHalfdan said:
Does anyone know how to change a provider id, or even what it is? Maybe it's a carrier id? I am a bit stumped here at the moment.
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can you upload the apk's?
I see the Ultra is not supported for this App. Disappointing considering we still can't download with Iplayer.......
Devices which can use Anywhere app
Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Sony Xperia SP (C5302/03/06)
Sony Xperia Z (C6602/03)
Sony Xperia Z1 (C6902/03/06/43)
Sony Xperia U (ST25)
It's Virgin's responsibility to update their app. Send them a mail and ask if they can update it.
The Ultra is missed by a lot of developers. I've had a good response rate from developers and they have all said that they acknowledge the issue and will get an update done.
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They have only just added any Android support - took them ages. Use the "Contact Us" form on their website to request it to be added, that's what I've done.
If you are rooted there uses a module for xposed called play store fixes which tricks it into thinking the dpi of the phone is different.
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SAMVREMIX said:
If you are rooted there uses a module for xposed called play store fixes which tricks it into thinking the dpi of the phone is different.
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I don't believe it's a DPI issue, it's model.
Answer from Virgin Media, not good news:
Thanks for your e-mail to Virgin Media about the availability of the
Sony Xperia Z Ultra on TV Anywhere.
We understand your concern.
Right now, we're sorry but it doesn't look like we've got any plans to
add Sony Xperia Z Ultra on TV Anywhere App. We're always working with
the providers to bring our customers even more choice on Virgin TV, so
keep your eyes peeled! And check out www.virginmedia.com for the latest
stuff.
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:crying:
rickgillyon said:
I don't believe it's a DPI issue, it's model.
Answer from Virgin Media, not good news:
:crying:
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I don't see why there's a problem, there are many android devices with the same screen resolution and processor.
I would try one of the market helper apps, or xposed, to make Google Play think you're on a recognised device. I had to do this with previous phone, Note 2, to load the tesco clubcard TV app.
speculatrix said:
I don't see why there's a problem, there are many android devices with the same screen resolution and processor.
I would try one of the market helper apps, or xposed, to make Google Play think you're on a recognised device. I had to do this with previous phone, Note 2, to load the tesco clubcard TV app.
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Doesn't the phone have to be rooted to use xposed? If so, then the app won't work anyway on rooted devices according to the comments in the store
A late reply but I have a One X which is also not supported. I used Device Spoofer to make my device appear as the HTC One. I was able to download and install the app from the market. In addition the app's record, remote control and program manager functions work perfectly however the ability to watch programs on the phone is blocked by a root checker.
optiknerv said:
A late reply but I have a One X which is also not supported. I used Device Spoofer to make my device appear as the HTC One. I was able to download and install the app from the market. In addition the app's record, remote control and program manager functions work perfectly however the ability to watch programs on the phone is blocked by a root checker.
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Virgin say you can use those features of the app from any android phone.
rickgillyon said:
Virgin say you can use those features of the app from any android phone.
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You can only install the app on an approved device though (officially). The TVguide app has record functions but it doesn't have have network remote features.
Why do they do a root check? You can use the software on any PC, with whatever hacks you want installed, but there's some obsession with root on Android...
theres a new app i use that isn't compatible on my device.. when i dl the apk it installs and it worked. today an update came out and when the app accessed the play store it said it isn't available on my country which is BS because it's only available to my country (Israel) but not my service (N5)
How can i trick the market to think i have galaxy s3 for example so it will update
You can use market helper
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216
I am pretty sure you can use a VPN if you have access to one.
AppReviewBros said:
I am pretty sure you can use a VPN if you have access to one.
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If he used vpn he can morph his location but he wants to change his phones model on ps.
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If you are rooted, then some other options are on the table including editing your build.prop or possibly via Xposed : http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.playstorefix (I know it says for DPI issues, but have seen it useful for other issues like this as well).
More info might be found here: http://www.howtogeek.com/138500/the...g-incompatible-android-apps-from-google-play/
the market helper didn't work for me.. but i can't wait to try the xposed way.. i wanted to try the build file but didn't know what to write to fake a galaxy s3
Hi everybody.
I'm writing from Italy.
Here we have the tv provider SKY.
There is an Android app for the users that is call SkyGo and it is compatible only with some device. But on the internet you can find the "modded version" of this apk that can run on every device ( tablet and smartphone). So there is a person that modded this app and released it for the community, but i don't know who is this person.
This italian tv provider lauched an online streaming service that is called "Sky Online". It offers some Live channels and different contents on-demand. I'm an user of this service and i love it because you can choice what you want to see and pay for it, month by month.
They released the Android app only for Samsung Tablet ( NO smartphone). And they said that for the moment, they will not release the app for the smartphone. You can find it here: http://apps.samsung.com/venus/topAp...|@tot=863|@idx=0|@doc=G00020657218|@title=nil because it isn't on the Play Store.
Someone posted the apk on internet and i tried it on a HP Slate 8 Pro and it works. Other users tested it with other tablets and it works.
I'm not a developer, and my question is. Someone can decompile, modify, and recompile the APK to work with smartphone? Because if you install it on a smartphone, when you launch the app you receive a error.
My purpose is to use the service that i pay, everywhere i will be. On my smartphone.
If anyone want to help me, I attached the apk of the app.
I'll up the thread because the mod of the forum sposted it in the right section and so, you can see it in this section.
I very appreciate if anyone can help me. :good:
peppens1 said:
I'll up the thread because the mod of the forum sposted it in the right section and so, you can see it in this section.
I very appreciate if anyone can help me. :good:
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If you have a rooted device, you could try to change LCD Density (screen dimensions) by using exposed app settings module.
You can find the thread on this forum or search in italian pages for "xposed framework" "app setting".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-9-2014-05-14-t2437377
robra001 said:
If you have a rooted device, you could try to change LCD Density (screen dimensions) by using exposed app settings module.
You can find the thread on this forum or search in italian pages for "xposed framework" "app setting".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-9-2014-05-14-t2437377
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sorry but my nexus 4 has a stock rom.
any other solution?
ok, i rooted the phone and i tried with xposed framework app setting but no results.
other solutions?
peppens1 said:
ok, i rooted the phone and i tried with xposed framework app setting but no results.
other solutions?
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Sorry, no.