Play Store knows my phone is rooted I think? - Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok so, I am running Liquid Gingersense. I have the new combo radio installed. I am using 4ext.
So today I am playing on the play store (PC version). I saw an app my wife DL. I wanted the app too. The play store said that the app is not compatible with my unlocked TB but it is ok on my wife’s stock TB. Why? There is also a post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336245
This guy is saying that a game has shut down on him because he was rooted. Don’t know if there a tie between or it is just a coincidence. But why is an app ok to use on a stock TB but not a rooted TB?
Here is the app I was using:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid#?t=W10.

That app isn't giving me any issues running nusense.... The other I played for months without any issue.
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disconnecktie said:
That app isn't giving me any issues running nusense.... The other I played for months without any issue.
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Ok I will flash the NuSense Rom and see if this helps.

Just to be clear. All I did was download the app and open it. I didn't run it for any period of time.
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Yeah depends if the rom you're running changed the LCD density, or much more. Even the smallest tweak can throw off the market.

trter10 said:
Yeah depends if the rom you're running changed the LCD density, or much more. Even the smallest tweak can throw off the market.
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I never even thought of that. I did change the density a little. hmmmmm.

If you changed the density the market will make apps not compatible. Stock density is 240 and it can be changed I. the build prop.
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Went back to stock density, and still not avail.

Did reboot and clear caches?
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disconnecktie said:
Did reboot and clear caches?
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Sure did!

imagelost said:
Sure did!
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and clear play store data

imagelost said:
Went back to stock density, and still not avail.
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Wait a little while. I think the Play Store caches information and takes a bit to forget or to force a re-check.

Check what the device profile and name are in the build prop.
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Just download an apk from somewhere and bypass market.
Just search name of the app you want and put .apk after it in Google search.
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Thanks for your guys help with this. I Just ended up flashing to the ODJDub's ROM. Everything is showing back in the play store. I am not sure as to what happened. Maybe a glitch in the Matrix lol. I did clear the caches and even went as far as installing an old market.apk. But Flashing to the new ROM seemed to fix it. It was not that I wanted the app from the store so much as to finding out that I was being restricted from the apps themselves. I do understand that the app store is device/carrier specific. But it shoild not have made a difference from a stock TB to a rooted TB. That was more the point I was psuhing. I did not nor do I ever like having the restriction placed againt my device. Is that not the reason why we aquire S-off?

I'm certain there was something in your build.prop that IDs your phone to the Market that was blocking this. Knowing your phone is rooted or not, I don't believe, can be checked beforehand. Now, once the app starts installing, it could check. Another scenario that I'm 100% certain of is when the app tries to run for the first time, it can check for root access and at that point, it can run or not run (and warn the user).
The Market can be finicky. My wife's phone runs Skyraider Zeus on her Thunderbolt and has for many, many months. Last week, apps that she has ran in the past now don't appear in the Market. Rest assured, she changed NOTHING in her build.prop file. I login on the PC and she has (2) phones listed, one is "HTC Thunderbolt" and the other is "ADR6400L". The ADR6400L is what the Market thinks is current and apps aren't compatible with that phone because they effectively don't know what it is...

I had issues with the market running skyraider and ikream. Themed markets will cause incompatibility problems sometimes. Maybe try getting LCD density modder pro and use their modded market.
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vB2.9.1 Odexed XRON-ified thinks my hp touchpad is a GT-i9100

I thought maybe my install was corrupted, so I tried 2 more times, and even ran ACMEUninstaller to redo the whole process...but it still thinks my touchpad is a GT-i9100.
what should I do?
I think it's meant to do that for app compatibility.
in that rom the developer probably edited the build.prop (found in system/app) to GT-I9100 so that a lot of apps are usable on your touchpad.
So in a way it should benefit you
BuddyJoe83 said:
in that rom the developer probably edited the build.prop (found in system/app) to GT-I9100 so that a lot of apps are usable on your touchpad.
So in a way it should benefit you
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The build.prop file has been changed to be able to play Gameloft games, mostly.
Rev Kyle has a video showing how it's changed.
Do a search and you'll find plenty of info on this.
Touchpad
Hi all
I tested almost all the Xron Roms from start to end with most of the apps and games. 2.9.1 is the best.
give it a try.......
alternut said:
I thought maybe my install was corrupted, so I tried 2 more times, and even ran ACMEUninstaller to redo the whole process...but it still thinks my touchpad is a GT-i9100.
what should I do?
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As stated above it is done on purpose in order to allow more apps and games to work successfully from the market. Enjoy it, it's a great ROM with great developers that will only get better!
Since it's a device that wasn't initially built for Android, not many apps would install, much less run, on it if we said it was a TouchPad.... no apps were designed with that in mind and the Market definitely wasn't.
The build.prop was edited to reflect an android device that most programs will agree and download off the market. Since the Touchpad is a WebOS, it is not to be known as an Android device. You can edit the build.prop to any device, but the Samsung seems to be the better choice of all.
Xron rules. smoothest, fastest rom yet
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virgilone2 said:
Xron rules. smoothest, fastest rom yet
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I agree. Been using xron for a while now and the 2.9.1 is working very smoooth
But all the apps run really small...like they are for a phone screen. Is there a way to make it run full screen?
Thanks.
jj970 said:
But all the apps run really small...like they are for a phone screen. Is there a way to make it run full screen?
Thanks.
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Something wrong here. I don't have a single app that isn't full screen.
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That is funny.... define All!
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Finally, I can post here.
Thankz for the cm & xron team to make such a good rom. Enjoy flashing it 3 times a day. It work with my eye-fi card and my camera now. Just wish to have a better driver to get stable Wi-Fi connection.
I guess wht we have to wait is the ICS build .... keep the good work.
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Leoisright said:
Something wrong here. I don't have a single app that isn't full screen.
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I also get this but only for one app. Its the gameloft brick breaker game. Because its only visible on the one game I suspect it is a problem in the coding of the game
I have only one app that shows up small and that's adao file manager. But I knew that was gonna happen.
i have radio.com player showing up small..but its ok as it runs in the background anyways
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lol
temchars
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Slideit keyboard is free on getjar.com
for those that have small size apps go to spare parts and uncheck compatibility mode. See if that restores it to normal size.
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Changed DPI. Is there a market fix for it?

Like the title says. Changed from 320 to 280. Now I can't get access to all apps.
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ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
Like the title says. Changed from 320 to 280. Now I can't get access to all apps.
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I can't say for sure on the note, but I had a similar problem with my NookColor after changing dpi. You may want to try one of the "standard" dpi's like 240. Apply and reboot. May have to clean the market (Google play store) cash too.
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There are a few roms that have the multidpi fix especially if useful if you are running tablet mode.
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I am having the same problem as well. Currently still looking for a fix to this problem as I am not able to have access to all my applications. I'm pretty sure, as of now, the only ROM that has the DPI-FIX implemented into it, is the hybrid_rc_IV. but i'm not running that rom...any help would be appreciated also!
yes this works for the note, install then goto fix marketplace and it will download the market and the framework and install, then reboot, u can even change the density also, this works for me. u need to move to ur sdcard and install using a file explorer and make sure under settings->Security and unknown sources is checked so u can install the apk.
download: LCD Density Modder Pro.apk
Yes
There is a way you can change it. Theres a couple of apps, but some of them do not work. And will cause you to re-flash your rom if your phone is rooted!
johnny1223 said:
There is a way you can change it. Theres a couple of apps, but some of them do not work. And will cause you to re-flash your rom if your phone is rooted!
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It did screw my phone up. Had to restore. Lesson learned...
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[Q] Why are a lot of apps missing from the apps store??

I'm trying to install chomp and hancent sms but there missing from the site. On the website they all seem to say there not compatible with my phone. Is this error or correct? seems to be a lot missing wile I'm browsing on the phone!
Must be your phone. Clear the Play store cache .
jje
I have but still the same.
Changed density?
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I don't have a sgs3 yet, still waiting. But I know when I got my ICS tablet, there were a bunch of apps I had on my Gingerbread phone, that were not available on ICS. Many of those apps were subsequently updated to be compatible with ICS and then were available in the Play store on my ICS tablet. I can't speak to those specific apps you mention.
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Changed density?
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What size to?
firetruck41 said:
I don't have a sgs3 yet, still waiting. But I know when I got my ICS tablet, there were a bunch of apps I had on my Gingerbread phone, that were not available on ICS. Many of those apps were subsequently updated to be compatible with ICS and then were available in the Play store on my ICS tablet. I can't speak to those specific apps you mention.
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I was using chomp with my old hox and my rooted s2.
jonas000 said:
What size to?
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Have you changed the density which may preclude you from downloading some apps?
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Mr Woolf said:
Have you changed the density which may preclude you from downloading some apps?
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I've lowered it in toolbox but now I can't get it back to 320? how do I get it back?
I'm email google to to if they cant help.
jonas000 said:
I've lowered it in toolbox but now I can't get it back to 320? how do I get it back?
I'm email google to to if they cant help.
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Try changing it to 320 with the build prop editor - seems there is a bug in build prop tweaks which doesn't let you return to stock density values.
Failing that, reflash with full wipe.
Should sort it.
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[Q] Simpsons tapped out backup, will it work.

Hi guys,
I want to flash some custom roms on my one x. I really like "Simpsons: tapped out" I'd like to continue playing it. My problem is, that I'm not sure if a Nandroid backup will be enough, since the game is syncing all the time and I don't know where the data is saved.
Does someone have experience with transferring this app to another rom??? What do I need to do??? Is it even possible to properly backup this game???
Thanks already for your help.
pinstat sue
Would also like to know this! Was going to send my N4 back under warranty but would like to save progress...
I backup using titanium. Pull the three files out and dump into my tab. Restore and all my info was there. including donuts i had..
Thanks a lot!!
But I think regardless it syncs to ea servers.
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NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
But I think regardless it syncs to ea servers.
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It doesn't sync on Android. I don't what is happening when it says sync, but the info on play store says that it has a local save file on Android.
Curious about this as well. I was on recently level 11, and decided to flash a new Rom. As always, I used tibu to back up my apps. I wiped, flashed the new Rom, and restored my backups. I played tapped out for a while, but at one point, all my progress was lost, and it started over at level 1. I cleared the game data, uninstalled, and restored my backup again. Still at level 1. Really sucked to start all over again!
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brbarnyard said:
Curious about this as well. I was on recently level 11, and decided to flash a new Rom. As always, I used tibu to back up my apps. I wiped, flashed the new Rom, and restored my backups. I played tapped out for a while, but at one point, all my progress was lost, and it started over at level 1. I cleared the game data, uninstalled, and restored my backup again. Still at level 1. Really sucked to start all over again!
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Having the same issue here. I extracted the data file for the simpsons game. I restored it into the right folder after I reinstalled the game but after going out of the game it seems to delete all the saved data I just placed there manually. Someone else suggested using TiBu which I just used but I'm not sure it will work.
I tried everything I could think of to get it to work, but it's obviously syncing with a server somewhere, but with no way to log in, it's pointless.
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brbarnyard said:
I tried everything I could think of to get it to work, but it's obviously syncing with a server somewhere, but with no way to log in, it's pointless.
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I'm considering editing what permissions tapped out has and going from there. Maybe that will prevent it from syncing but then again it may not work at all after after that
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I tried to backup using titanium, buy mystery boxes and if they were bad restore the backup.
Sadly, this didn't work and I'm left with a couple of trees
Pretty sure that means it does actually sync data to servers about money and donuts
OhShizzl3 said:
I tried to backup using titanium, buy mystery boxes and if they were bad restore the backup.
Sadly, this didn't work and I'm left with a couple of trees
Pretty sure that means it does actually sync data to servers about money and donuts
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Yea it does sync to the ea servers. As far as I know there's no way to change that
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Titanium Backup is the truth. Works 100%, restored my Pou and Lane Splitter saves with no problems.
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I wonder if the problem has to do with the Google account association of the phone. You know how when you flash roms a lot of times to Google it is if it is now a different device and you lose your Google apps library (well, you have it, but according to Google it is off on a different device.) I really wish Google would let you merge device profiles in the app store.
sdpbguy said:
I wonder if the problem has to do with the Google account association of the phone. You know how when you flash roms a lot of times to Google it is if it is now a different device and you lose your Google apps library (well, you have it, but according to Google it is off on a different device.) I really wish Google would let you merge device profiles in the app store.
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Yea that would be easier. But it does allow for what you have installed recently at least. I can see what I have installed on my tablet and my phone or at least see the whole list anyways
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EDIT: I re loaded the Simpsons backup data file today and I noticed that I can still go in the negative with money in the game but I'm no longer able to go into the negative with donuts
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Yea that would be easier. But it does allow for what you have installed recently at least. I can see what I have installed on my tablet and my phone or at least see the whole list anyways
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EDIT: I re loaded the Simpsons backup data file today and I noticed that I can still go in the negative with money in the game but I'm no longer able to go into the negative with donuts
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1: How can you go negative with these currencies, I didn't think this was possible?
2: I'd like to move my tsto game from my s2 running cyanogen onto my nexus; would titanium be suitable for this, as they are both bound to the same google account?
Snakefood said:
1: How can you go negative with these currencies, I didn't think this was possible?
2: I'd like to move my tsto game from my s2 running cyanogen onto my nexus; would titanium be suitable for this, as they are both bound to the same google account?
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The modded apk file did work at one point where it let you go negative both in money and in donuts. Now it doesn't work for me.
I tried using it both on my phone and my tab 2 and that didn't work either but I also at the time didn't use titanium backup. It's worth a try
From what I've been reading people have been having a lot of luck backing up to titanium backup
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Running CM10.1 on my GT-P3113
Ok, I loaded super nexus onto my s2, and used titanium to restore my game. The game loads, and seems ok, then locks up the phone requiring a battery pull. No other issues at all, problem only ever occurs with this app.
Anyone think of any suggestions other than wiping and reloading the app?
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Hi guys,
Glad to see someone else is trying to do the same sort of thing as me. I've got a completely stock Nexus 7 (that I don't want to go down the rooting option just yet as it's a shared tablet with the gf) and I'm quite far into Tapped Out but I installed it originally from the leaked APK prior to it hitting the UK play store. I've since googled for the updated APK's as and when needed but now all I want to do is uninstall the "wrong" APK and install the one from the market without losing my progress. (It would also be extremely nice if I could find a way to sync the progress between my Nexus and my S3 but I think that's just a pipedream for now).
Anyone got any clues on how to do it on a stock device?
Well for anyone having a similar issue, have a look into Carbon on the play store from the makers of ClockWork Mod. Backs up apps without needing root. Very good little app.

Free up some memory till we get root

If anybody else is having issues running out of memory before we get root, here's what you can do.
Go to Settings>Apps, scroll to all, and see which ones you can Disable.
I haven't had any issues since I did that.
Also, ART has given me a lot of issues. If you don't know what it is then your fine.
Here's a link to see which apps can be disabled. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2829339
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No issues on ART for me.
Added a link to OP to see which apps can be disabled.
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Uninstall Sprint Recommended Apps. Or it reinstalls Nascar/NBA and all the other crap. I uninstalled them, rebooted, only for Sprint Recommended Apps to reinstall them. I disabled or uninstalled almost all bloatware. Can't get rid of Sprint ID or Sprint Zone. I actually use the Zone tho.
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sinisin said:
Uninstall Sprint Recommended Apps. Or it reinstalls Nascar/NBA and all the other crap. I uninstalled them, rebooted, only for Sprint Recommended Apps to reinstall them. I disabled or uninstalled almost all bloatware. Can't get rid of Sprint ID or Sprint Zone. I actually use the Zone tho.
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Yeah, the Sprint stuff we're stuck with til we get root/unlock. If Sprint/LG stays true to form, we won't even be able to remove bloat until we get unlock.
I'm a minimalist as far as my phone, so I have very few apps and widgets. Im always modifying things to make stock better.
It amazes me though that we have 3gigs of memory and it easily goes down to 500mb. That's when I start having issues and why I posted this.
I don't even use FB or G+.
Can't wait for root/unlock to see what this phone is really capable of.
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engine95 said:
Yeah, the Sprint stuff we're stuck with til we get root/unlock. If Sprint/LG stays true to form, we won't even be able to remove bloat until we get unlock.
I'm a minimalist as far as my phone, so I have very few apps and widgets. Im always modifying things to make stock better.
It amazes me though that we have 3gigs of memory and it easily goes down to 500mb. That's when I start having issues and why I posted this.
I don't even use FB or G+.
Can't wait for root/unlock to see what this phone is really capable of.
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Actually I've gotta give it up to Sprint/lg for actually giving us the ability to remove about 95% of the bloat. The very few that I actually couldn't uninstall I just hid. May not be perfect, but an effort was made to allow us some control, and that's a great start. Hope to see more of this in the future. [emoji106]
Sin, thanks for the tip.
Sorry wrong thread. Please delete
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I hadn't thought to run ART, but I decided to try it out. It's actually super smooth for me, no issues aside from Pandora, but I fixed that. No weird freezes or reboots like I had on my Note. The only thing that hangs slightly is Media Browser, but it's usable.
If only we had Xposed for ART. And root... good things come in time though.
I have been using an app for a few years now with some pretty good customization. Fast Reboot Pro. There is also a lite version. It works great for me. You can decide which apps it handles and if it will free memory when you unlock or lock your phone. Also a widget to free up memory when you need a quick boost, which is the way I use it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastrebootpro
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I disabled google play store and Google play services, and now when I re enabled them it won't download any apps, any idea what's going on
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Pdoubleo315 said:
I disabled google play store and Google play services, and now when I re enabled them it won't download any apps, any idea what's going on
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Why would you disable them? Try clearing cache and data on them. If that doesnt work you can try to get copies of the apks.
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bpcivicsi said:
No issues on ART for me.
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Unfortunately my phone froze once a day on art.. Plus after I rebooted ..which wss a task in itself ...it would freeze at the yellow startup screen has to pull battery... Which with a otterbox defender is always fun. No issues since I switched back to dalvik
wojo797 said:
Unfortunately my phone froze once a day on art.. Plus after I rebooted ..which wss a task in itself ...it would freeze at the yellow startup screen has to pull battery... Which with a otterbox defender is always fun. No issues since I switched back to dalvik
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I had no issues with ART for about 2 weeks. Then one night I went to sleep woke up and some apps as well as some games started to act very funny. They would load then crash out the Facebook app itself would hang forever and never work yet the night before everything was working fine. I went back to dalvik and I've had zero issues since that time. ART was nice minus the issues I had I would love to keep using it.
What is this ART everyone speaks of
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What is this ART everyone speaks of
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Android Run Time. It's supposed to be better, more efficient than dalvik. It's under Developer options in settings.
sinisin said:
Why would you disable them? Try clearing cache and data on them. If that doesnt work you can try to get copies of the apks.
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Thanks, I'm going to try that, if not I'll try factory resetting
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