I would like to complain about my current struggle with Google (since I have no one here to complain to. So I wrote Google a message and said I have a number of purchased programs that give me a download 403 error when i try to download them (geocaching, root explorer, titanium pro, gps status and toolbox pro etc.) and can they help me fix the issue. So they send me a canned response that says that I cannot install the programs because they are from a different userid of mine. So I respond and say that i have both user id's added as accounts on my phone so thats not it. So I get a canned response back that tells me there process of how apps are bought and how they are good forever and how you can install them on any devices. So I respond again telling them this is a download issue that I need help with. So I get another canned response that says during these issues you should try to wipe data on the play store and download manager. So I think, ok, this makes sense. I try that and nothing happens. So I respond again and tell them It didn't do anything but I have tried this on at least 6 different devices and it happens on all of them. So I get another canned response that says during issues like this you should delete your account and re-add it and if that doesnt work then wipe your phone to factory reset and try again. Now I am getting pissed. So I respond again and tell them that I just told them that it happens on many devices not just this device and I included a screenshot of the error this time and suggest maybe its having an issue looking up if i bought it and could they reset it so i could buy it again and see if that works. I get another canned response that says, it sounds like you are having issues with these apps, You should contact the developer so they can explain any issues that you dont understand on how their software works. NOW, each one of their responses comes with atleast a page of "We are sorry, we know this is frustrating, blah blah blah" with more detail on how to find the developers address etc." So I have this mile long email trail that's all canned bull sh!t I realize. So I responded again and told them to quit sending me canned responses and to read my damn issue so you can address it. I told them they should be working with the developer, not me, because this is their issue. Well - Stay tuned for there next canned response. I am going to blow a gasket if its another one that addressess nothing.
Has anyone else had a 403 download error in the playstore that they know how to fix?
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Has anyone else had a 403 download error in the playstore that they know how to fix?
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Wipe data and cache with the playstore, Google play services, and Google services framework. That and wipe cache and delvic via ss.
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And remove your Google account through account and sync
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Wipe data and cache with the playstore, Google play services, and Google services framework. That and wipe cache and delvic via ss.
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And remove your Google account through account and sync
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You must have skipped the original message like google did. It happens on 6 different devices which means its not device specific.
someone in another post fixed the issue for me. little did I know that just having both accounts added to your device isnt enough, you actually have to pick which account inside google play that you want it to install from. Who knew. 1 year problem solved.
Note to self. Never ask google for help, always ask xda friends.
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You must have skipped the original message like google did. It happens on 6 different devices which means its not device specific.
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I only read half. But then I read your second post. Sorry...
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I got the final end all be all response from google
"It appears from the apps that you are having a problem with that your device is rooted. Because of the complexity of rooted devices, we are not able to support you".
So I told them xda told me how to fix in in 5 mins. c*ck suckers.
jbeitel said:
someone in another post fixed the issue for me. little did I know that just having both accounts added to your device isnt enough, you actually have to pick which account inside google play that you want it to install from. Who knew. 1 year problem solved.
Note to self. Never ask google for help, always ask xda friends.
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I think this is a good thing to remember for all of Google's apps. Most of their apps, it seems, can be used with multiple accounts that is set within the app, independent of what the main account on the phone is. Recently had a related issue with my Hangouts activity going to the "wrong" phone, just had a set the accounts correctly within the Hangouts app on both phones and all is well again.
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I would like to complain about my current struggle with Google (since I have no one here to complain to. So I wrote Google a message and said I have a number of purchased programs that give me a download 403 error when i try to download them (geocaching, root explorer, titanium pro, gps status and toolbox pro etc.) and can they help me fix the issue. So they send me a canned response that says that I cannot install the programs because they are from a different userid of mine. So I respond and say that i have both user id's added as accounts on my phone so thats not it. So I get a canned response back that tells me there process of how apps are bought and how they are good forever and how you can install them on any devices. So I respond again telling them this is a download issue that I need help with. So I get another canned response that says during these issues you should try to wipe data on the play store and download manager. So I think, ok, this makes sense. I try that and nothing happens. So I respond again and tell them It didn't do anything but I have tried this on at least 6 different devices and it happens on all of them. So I get another canned response that says during issues like this you should delete your account and re-add it and if that doesnt work then wipe your phone to factory reset and try again. Now I am getting pissed. So I respond again and tell them that I just told them that it happens on many devices not just this device and I included a screenshot of the error this time and suggest maybe its having an issue looking up if i bought it and could they reset it so i could buy it again and see if that works. I get another canned response that says, it sounds like you are having issues with these apps, You should contact the developer so they can explain any issues that you dont understand on how their software works. NOW, each one of their responses comes with atleast a page of "We are sorry, we know this is frustrating, blah blah blah" with more detail on how to find the developers address etc." So I have this mile long email trail that's all canned bull sh!t I realize. So I responded again and told them to quit sending me canned responses and to read my damn issue so you can address it. I told them they should be working with the developer, not me, because this is their issue. Well - Stay tuned for there next canned response. I am going to blow a gasket if its another one that addressess nothing.
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So relevant to the Note 3 that I read it twice. Only I didn't. Because it's not relevant at all. Yup.
Never had any issue with multiple accounts and downloading apps from Google Play. Always uncheck all the sync options for the non-primary account.
I was on the note 3 hence the note 3 post. But thanks for piping in.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733038
This could probably help.
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I think Google Support is non-existent, and that's the way they've always wanted it. Why do you think Apple does so well? You can walk into ANY Apple store with an Apple product and get fairly good support with $0 cost pretty much anywhere in the USA. I've owned apple products for 4 years and when I've had a (hardware) problem with my device, it took 5 mins at an Apple store to get it replaced. I see why people like Apple. (Left iPhone 5 for Note 3 and am in heaven).
I had a problem with my Google Drive storage - I had that paid user bonus (95gb) and it disappeared one day without warning. So I contacted Google Drive support for paid users. First support guy I talked to responded: "Looks like you don't need the space, bye." LOL, really? That's not the point, it's free space that was gifted to me, I'd like it back. So, I summoned up the courage, contacted support again - and this time got someone who cared and in 2 mins I got my 95GB paid user bonus back. All depends on who you get I guess.
I've always dealt with two user IDs when I had my iPhones (mine and my wife's) and my Google Account (work, personal). Google's double account setup seems a bit more buggy - but I mostly just use it for gmail and hangouts (not apps).
And yes, moral of the story... You can almost always find a quicker, cleaner, faster solution online than contacting support.
Been using multiple accounts across eight devices for the last several years without issue. All I had to do is set up a primary Google account and secondary account from phone settings and didn't have to do anything within Google Play Store app. Can't get any more idiot proof than that.
mi7chy said:
Been using multiple accounts across eight devices for the last several years without issue. All I had to do is set up a primary Google account and secondary account from phone settings and didn't have to do anything within Google Play Store app. Can't get any more idiot proof than that.
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There is no such thing as idiot proof. Just when you think it is you'll find a bigger idiot.
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Hello guys, im the developer of Root Call Blocker, an advanced call and SMS blocking app for rooted phones.
The app's home is here at XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051274
We have had multiple reports that blocking is not working sometimes on the 3D phones, so we need some nice people to do some testing.
You can use the Groups function of the Lite version to do the testing - it gives you almost everything youd want from the app anyway.
Please post comments here, but also use the "Write to us" dialog in settings.
well i was using it on my 3vo but i started having a problem where it basically started blocking everyone so i uninstalled it i would like to use it again if u can tell how to keep it from doing that
edit: it worked fine for a couple days then it started messing up
reinstall it. it whould do that to me when i did an update. other than that its the best call blocker app
We used to have some DB update problems, they've been fixed for ages now...
I've been using this for a while. Lately it will block the calls but still allow them to leave voicemails. (Have it set not to allow)
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I'll be happy to give this a whirl...looks to add great features!
Any shot of tester perks =-)
I'll report my feedback to you after a few days to play with it!
There are no perks besides the hint on how to use the lite version effectively
I have the pro version I love the app untill it started blocking everyone is there a way for me to set it up so that it doesn't do that again?
I shot the maid! What can I say? 3vo shooter
You must be doing something wrong... check for conflicts, read the Adding numbers help item.
Did you figure it out?
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Did you figure it out?
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no i just ended up not using it but i think i will download it again and give it another run
Its really not that difficult. Just read the "Adding numbers" help item, it will explain everything you need to know to avoid making conflicting lists!
i know its not difficult i just had problems could have been from something else either way the issue is gone now but i am putting it back on my phone seeing that telemarketers are aloud to call cell phones now
America land of freedom... to exploit!
Note to self: must crush capitalism...
Excellent, streamlined app!
I just switched from the Galaxy 2 to the 3D and have the program. First thing was it said the license couldnt be verified. Ill post if anything else doesnt work right. it did work well on the Galaxy two. The only issue I had on that phone was the program would not block people who had "Unknown Number" even after I added it to the blacklist.
Hi, the license is tied to the market in our own unbreakable way. Sometimes the market is buggered and you will get this message. If you do, just connect to wifi and manually check the license through settings!
Also, are you saying you have added the "Private and withheld" numbers item but calls from unknown numbers still come through?
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Hi, the license is tied to the market in our own unbreakable way. Sometimes the market is buggered and you will get this message. If you do, just connect to wifi and manually check the license through settings!
Also, are you saying you have added the "Private and withheld" numbers item but calls from unknown numbers still come through?
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Check through the setting and its still saying no license.
The listing is "Unavailable" I received a call with that one day and I added it to the black list. The "Unavailable" is listed in the black list and has the block icons with it but I did get 3 more calls come through "Unavailable".
Just FYI, I did use this as a Titanium Backup from my Epic 4GT and restored my Evo 3D.
As i said, you need to add the item i described above to your list. Please read the Adding numbers item for more information. Also, if the application is unlicensed, it will only block the first number in your list, so that might be the cause...
Regarding license. Your problem is restoring data through titanium. Use our internal backup method, then perform a clean install and restore the data.
Works great for me
I've been using the paid version of the app for about 2 months now (damn creditors) and it has been wonderful. I block about 6 numbers, notifications work fine and I am alerted when RCB has blocked a call. I'm running on warmtwopointthree RLS1 (nightlies until RLS1 dropped 11-20-11) never had a problem. TB Pro has been restoring just fine.
I did have one issue though, the first time it asked for root I pressed deny on accident.....so i chalk that up to user error
PM me if you would like any further or specialized testing, 10 out of 10 from me!
My phone was in the the store, I noticed it was a bit flaky when I attempted to download an app, sometimes it would work, other times not at all.
Yesterday there was 'an issue' with the Google Play store and free apps, if you attempted to send the app from your PC, it appeared to work as usual, however nothing on the phone happened, and if you attempted to download the app from the phone itself you got 'Error Completing Purchase'. A workaround was to clear the cache from a Google service (I forget which one, it did not help), anyway since the apparent 'fix' for there issue, my phone no longer appears on the Google Play Store at all.
I called Google and spoke with a really nice woman, who looked and asked if my phone was rooted, when I answered yes, she advised this is why it is was dropped, apparently Google does some kind of backup check for root users and does not add phones to the store that are rooted, which kind of makes sense, you register your phone when you first get it, and it's obviously not rooted, if you root and flash a custom ROM you again register however this time, Google checks to see if your rooted and does not add a duplicate entry to the Google Store.
Apparently my phone was dropped as part of the 'fix' for the Google Play Store, no idea how many others were dropped. I would have to revert back to stock to get it added back into the store again.
EDIT: I just checked the download page and It shows I am not rooted, which lends to the idea that there is indeed a second hidden root counter in the Galaxy S2.
If this was all common knowledge I apologize but I spent an hour searching for an answer and never found one.
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What?
My store works fine and I have flashed hundreds of times.
What rom are you running?
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What?
My store works fine and I have flashed hundreds of times.
What rom are you running?
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Probably Mystic's.
Call google CSR back and this time, say "no, my phone isn't rooted".
They will provide you all info you need.
that happened to me yesterday, I just re-flashed the rom and it worked again
Well, apparently the Google Person I spoke with took pity on me and re-added my phone because it's there now.
She and I had a long discussion on the topic of rooting, and she is in complete agreement that the manufacturers are in the wrong. I can think of no other industry where a vendor maintains such a level of control over your device that YOU paid for.
Anyway, my phone is now back in the Google Play Store, so I guess this thread can just die.
Oh and LilChris I'm running Phone Bricker, lol. I PMed you yesterday lol.
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that happened to me yesterday, I just re-flashed the rom and it worked again
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I'm waiting for Phone Bricker 2.4 to come out before I flash anything else, no reason too, I love the ROM I am using.
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No problems here, I'm running the rooted LD3 leak. My only problem is the "My Android App" section won't show anything past the letter "G".
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I'm waiting for Phone Bricker 2.4 to come out before I flash anything else, no reason too, I love the ROM I am using.
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Sorry I get many PMs.
Hi folks,
I don't know where else to post this, since there is no official clockworkmod forum or anything like that.
basically I purchased a 1-year-subscription of DeskSMS (via Google Play in-app-purchase).....but only a few months later, it just stopped working.
It says "0 days remaining" - even though I should have 8+ months left
I have already sent the developer 2 emails (once trough the Google Checkout customer complaint interface), but he just flat out ignores all of my emails....
I've already tried uninstalling the app and deleting data (and even restoring an old version of the app with titanium)
but nothing seems to work....
...it seems like there is some sort of issue with the CWM licensing server for DeskSMS
is there anything I can do? it's borderline scam, that the developer just refuses to answer any of my mails
RazorHail said:
Hi folks,
I don't know where else to post this, since there is no official clockworkmod forum or anything like that.
basically I purchased a 1-year-subscription of DeskSMS (via Google Play in-app-purchase).....but only a few months later, it just stopped working.
It says "0 days remaining" - even though I should have 8+ months left
I have already sent the developer 2 emails (once trough the Google Checkout customer complaint interface), but he just flat out ignores all of my emails....
I've already tried uninstalling the app and deleting data (and even restoring an old version of the app with titanium)
but nothing seems to work....
...it seems like there is some sort of issue with the CWM licensing server for DeskSMS
is there anything I can do? it's borderline scam, that the developer just refuses to answer any of my mails
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I've always been able to contact the dev. I'm pretty sure it is @koush as in chase him up via twitter or google plus. He's always been helpful to me.
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I've always been able to contact the dev. I'm pretty sure it is @koush as in chase him up via twitter or google plus. He's always been helpful to me.
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I have ....
he just flat out ignores me...
I don't know how to get hold of him.
this is outrageous!
This is my first post at XDA. Longtime viewer but never posted.
I've had the Note a couple days now, but for the first time tried quick command. Low and behold, it's not working. I can write, but eventually it just closes before even recognizing the command. I've had no success with any of the stock commands.
I have tried clearing quick commands data as well as creating a command. Even when I try creating a command it will not let me select "Done."
All other S Pen functions work. Any help? Anything else I should try?
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I already tried wiping data of quick commands btw.
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seems im having the same problem. i'll watching this thread closely.
Is yours doing the same? Shutting down and not recognizing the command?
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UPDATE!
UPDATE:
Wednesday: I stopped in a local Verizon kiosk at my mall and tried the quick commands on another Note. Worked perfectly. They said I'd have to call Customer Service to get a replacement. (Note: The employee didn't even know about the feature!) So I called Verizon (*611) and spoke with a "head tech" (whatever that means). He had no idea what was going on esp. given the factory reset I tried. He said the only option was to get a new device or try a different Gmail account (which I really don't want to move my stuff to a new one). Because the Note is an "iconic" device, they wouldn't ship me one unless I prepaid for it (then would be reimbursed when they received my "defective" phone. So I planned to pick up a new one on Thursday.
Thursday: I picked up a new one. After logging into my Gmail account during activation, I tried QC again...still no go. The employee there again had no idea about the feature, but suggested maybe I ought to try a different Gmail account. I said I would later (I had another appointment). So later, I skipped adding my Gmail account (after doing a factory reset) and BAM...Quick Commands worked! But what about my Gmail account....I added it after activation, and BAM-quick commands doesn't work again. THUS THE PROBLEM LIES WITH MY GMAIL ACCOUNT.
I want to note that I use two step authentication (through Google). Is this the problem? Do any of you use two step authentication with Gmail? I'd still love for QC to work, but do I want to sacrifice security for my main digital account to use it? (I'm going to try to post on Samsung's site about the problem).
So its the Damn Gmail account huh!! That's a shocker!! I definitely ain't gonna delete my Gmail account just for quick command. Everything else with the S-pen works. Well I guess I'll hol off on returning my Note.. Lol. I froze the Samsung keyboard in Titanium backup so I could use Swiftkey 3 so I was beginning to think that was the culprit. Man I've been pulling my hair out over this!! Thanks for the feedback bro!! Looks like I'm keeping my baby..
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Samsung chat was pretty useless. They want me to isolate the issue by trying another gmail account. I may try it later (without authentication). Any ideas on how to easily switch gmail accounts if this indeed fixes it?
I also started my own thread on this. Lol. Look a couple posts dow
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Do you have two step authentication enabled with your Gmail?
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So its the Damn Gmail account huh!! That's a shocker!! I definitely ain't gonna delete my Gmail account just for quick command. Everything else with the S-pen works. Well I guess I'll hol off on returning my Note.. Lol. I froze the Samsung keyboard in Titanium backup so I could use Swiftkey 3 so I was beginning to think that was the culprit. Man I've been pulling my hair out over this!! Thanks for the feedback bro!! Looks like I'm keeping my baby..
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Did you try to unfreeze the keyboard? You do not need to freeze it to use SwiftKey just select SwiftKey as your default. I had a similar issue but it was fixed with a reboot
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Well it's gotten murkier folks...I did yet another factory reset. This time, I tried a different gmail account that has 2 step authentication as well. Guess what? Quick commands worked. So I tried adding my regular gmail (the one giving me fits)-and lo and behold, quick commands stopped working. What would cause this specific gmail account to make quick commands stop working? I've chatted with Samsung (online) and they have no idea. They want me to call voice support. I may tomorrow morning. THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAZY! Also Sammy tried to say that email is not required for quick commands to work (duh). But I've eliminated options and it certainly is a specific email account causing problems.
Figured it out folks. Got it all working. Something is wonky with some gmail contacts. Here's the fix (this is another forum I posted in):
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...quick-commands-not-working-2.html#post2468278
Hey XDA!
I have this unique problem where my phone refuses to install anything outside the Play Store. Manually downloaded APK will not install, updates from System App Updater also will not install. Anything from MI Store will also not install.
Apps from the Play Store install just fine.
I've checked every single setting that could cause this. Only thing I haven't tried is a Factory Reset.
Please advise.
Alrich said:
Hey XDA!
I have this unique problem where my phone refuses to install anything outside the Play Store. Manually downloaded APK will not install, updates from System App Updater also will not install. Anything from MI Store will also not install.
Apps from the Play Store install just fine.
I've checked every single setting that could cause this. Only thing I haven't tried is a Factory Reset.
Please advise.
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I would think that you have set another app to install apks, like firefox, and that app is failing or has failed following the update. See what apps can install apks and see whether the app has the right permissions in settings. If necc remove the app and reinstall. OR - there is a setting under Security which has to be enabled for unkown sources. Perhaps the 10.3..7 update has reverted the status of this setting?
All settings are in their default state.
I reset app preferences, unknown sources is also enabled. This problem is preventing even Xiaomi from installing its own apps. I cleared data of package installer. As I said above, I tried EVERYTHING.
Any thing from the Play Store installs and updates just fine. Anything else gets stuck at the "Installing" screen and then twenty minutes later says... "Xyz App failed to install."
I have plenty of space.
Phone is pure stock.
For APKs you need an all installer app. Don't know why other apps do not install. I am on 10.3.7.0 Global Stable Rom stock locked bootloader and do not have any problems at all. Phone runs perfectly.
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For APKs you need an all installer app. Don't know why other apps do not install. I am on 10.3.7.0 Global Stable Rom stock locked bootloader and do not have any problems at all. Phone runs perfectly.
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Try disabling Play Store Protect. I had similiar issue once. But only with few apps (like Lucky Patcher)
Dearminder said:
Try disabling Play Store Protect. I had similar issue once. But only with few apps (like L**** P******)
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Mentioning WAREZ on XDA means you're liable to get an infraction/ban. Please don't do that and edit your post to remove it.
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Mentioning WAREZ on XDA means you're liable to get an infraction/ban. Please don't do that and edit your post to remove it.
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Warez - Illegally obtained or compromised software.
It is not a warez, its not a website with it. Its a tool, so how can It be banable, I don't I encourage anyone to use it so ban would be out of context. Also I am pretty sure no one would know What is L*** P******
can you try APKPURE ?
First of all, I appreciate all of your replies. But I am slightly annoyed that most of you either did not read what I typed or are suggesting I circumvent Android's built in protection just to get around a bug.
That is NOT a solution. Especially considering I'm the ONLY one facing this issue and that it isn't a wide spread one.
Regardless, as I've mentioned before, I'VE TRIED EVERY SINGLE LOGICAL THING POSSIBLE within my knowledge...
I eventually Factory Reset my phone.
And now everything is working as it should.
I have a feeling this problem arose because of either a bug with Xiaomi "Security" app or with the Xiaomi "Themes" app. But I'm not an expert. I've sent logs to Xioami through Feedback App.
I hope none of you face this issue.
Again to summarize : Factory Reset Solved My Problem.
Alrich said:
First of all, I appreciate all of your replies. But I am slightly annoyed that most of you either did not read what I typed or are suggesting I circumvent Android's built in protection just to get around a bug.
That is NOT a solution. Especially considering I'm the ONLY one facing this issue and that it isn't a wide spread one.
Regardless, as I've mentioned before, I'VE TRIED EVERY SINGLE LOGICAL THING POSSIBLE within my knowledge...
I eventually Factory Reset my phone.
And now everything is working as it should.
I have a feeling this problem arose because of either a bug with Xiaomi "Security" app or with the Xiaomi "Themes" app. But I'm not an expert. I've sent logs to Xioami through Feedback App.
I hope none of you face this issue.
Again to summarize : Factory Reset Solved My Problem.
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this is a communty forum! non of us liable to provide any solution to anyone but to share our experiences like at the end you did!
everyone of use face problems which for us is unique and some times the solution is also either unique or at the end its either reflashing or factory reseting the device which we all know will fix any problem but will it reach to the cause? thats another story!
so where on xda we all just share our experience this is not a helpline
Hi, I face this problem too for my father's phone red mi 2. As I can tell you, after factory reset, I face this problem after a while again. I don't know what is it.
hafkhan said:
Hi, I face this problem too for my father's phone red mi 2. As I can tell you, after factory reset, I face this problem after a while again. I don't know what is it.
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Check the security app. Tick off the scan before installing. I'm on the latest 11.0.8 stable and everything works fine on my end. But from what I can see that may be the cause of your problems
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Alrich said:
First of all, I appreciate all of your replies. But I am slightly annoyed that most of you either did not read what I typed or are suggesting I circumvent Android's built in protection just to get around a bug.
That is NOT a solution. Especially considering I'm the ONLY one facing this issue and that it isn't a wide spread one.
Regardless, as I've mentioned before, I'VE TRIED EVERY SINGLE LOGICAL THING POSSIBLE within my knowledge...
I eventually Factory Reset my phone.
And now everything is working as it should.
I have a feeling this problem arose because of either a bug with Xiaomi "Security" app or with the Xiaomi "Themes" app. But I'm not an expert. I've sent logs to Xioami through Feedback App.
I hope none of you face this issue.
Again to summarize : Factory Reset Solved My Problem.
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You know you are being disrespectful. First of all this is a tech page/group/whatever. Have you seen most of the posts here? Most are about rooting, bypassing, etc. And you yourself have said that you have tried everything except doing a factory reset right? Well people are providing you solutions before doing that. If you have nothing good to say then just don't say it. Didn't your mom or guardian or whoever teach you manners?
If you didn't want to do anything like rooting or whatever, then right it down. Don't expect people to be psychics to know what you want. ??
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Alrich said:
First of all, I appreciate all of your replies. But I am slightly annoyed that most of you either did not read what I typed or are suggesting I circumvent Android's built in protection just to get around a bug.
That is NOT a solution. Especially considering I'm the ONLY one facing this issue and that it isn't a wide spread one.
Regardless, as I've mentioned before, I'VE TRIED EVERY SINGLE LOGICAL THING POSSIBLE within my knowledge...
I eventually Factory Reset my phone.
And now everything is working as it should.
I have a feeling this problem arose because of either a bug with Xiaomi "Security" app or with the Xiaomi "Themes" app. But I'm not an expert. I've sent logs to Xioami through Feedback App.
I hope none of you face this issue.
Again to summarize : Factory Reset Solved My Problem.
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I quote"I have this unique problem where my phone refuses to install anything outside the Play Store. Manually downloaded APK will not install, updates from System App Updater also will not install. Anything from MI Store will also not install.
Apps from the Play Store install just fine.
I've checked every single setting that could cause this. Only thing I haven't tried is a Factory Reset.
Please advise."
Now, which part here did you say that we didn't read what you said? And which statement said that we disregarded "Android's builtin protection"? Are you alright? You do know that the security app is not a "builtin" android protection software right? That's Xiaomi. The only builtin security from Android are security patches and play protect, or didn't you know that? You said you tried everything, but aside from downloadinh apks, did you say from where you installed it? Did you install it using Chrome after downloading them? Did you ever try opening the apks from a file manager? Did you try turning off play protect? Or turning off the security scan toggle wherein it says "scan before installing"?
You said this is only your issue, yet you are annoyed at people giving you advice and options when you yourself never even mentioned whether you are rooted or if you didn't want to "turn off security".
Glad you solved your issue, but next time if you want specific advice note it down and don't be a jerk to people who only want to help.
I had this issue and solved it by using the original file manager instead of ES file manager.