I know it is very early but, has anyone sideloaded an apk without using the one from the Microsoft store?
I tried an APK but it didn't know what to do. Not sure if they're planning to add more in the future?
Windows 11 will be able to sideload Android apps
A Microsoft engineer says you’ll be able to load APKs.
www.theverge.com
iirc, the feature has not been added to the latest preview. Wait until Q3 of this year to experience every windows 11 feature.
chratoc said:
iirc, the feature has not been added to the latest preview. Wait until Q3 of this year to experience every windows 11 feature.
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Thank you
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I know it is very early but, has anyone sideloaded an apk without using the one from the Microsoft store?
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The Windows Subsystem for Android isn't there.
On a side note, are we going to be calling this process sideloading? Isn't it just installing apps from the internet like we've always done?
therichwoods said:
The Windows Subsystem for Android isn't there.
On a side note, are we going to be calling this process sideloading? Isn't it just installing apps from the internet like we've always done?
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It's sideloading because you're installing via a "side" method....meaning, not the primary way which in this case is via Amazon app store of course.
What is the file location where put the Android apps in Windows 11?
AmznUser444 Dev said:
What is the file location where put the Android apps in Windows 11?
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I don't think it works yet.
Can anyone confirm that "This doesnt work yet" vs "i dont think it works" ?
dovedescent7 said:
Can anyone confirm that "This doesnt work yet" vs "i dont think it works" ?
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See 17:52
Windows Weekly
Windows 11 release date revealed, but Android app support won't be included
Windows 11 release date revealed, but Android app support won't be included
Microsoft has finally revealed the Windows 11 release date, but it will skip out on an important feature on day one
www.androidauthority.com
Android app support in Windows 11 delayed, likely until next year
Microsoft confirmed today that Android app support in Windows 11 is indeed delayed, and it's coming in preview later this year.
www.xda-developers.com
dovedescent7 said:
Can anyone confirm that "This doesnt work yet" vs "i dont think it works" ?
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The Android subsystem isn't there
The Windows Subsystem for Android shows up on the Microsoft Store [Update]
The Windows Subsystem for Android is now in the Microsoft Store, and you can even download it, but you can't use it just yet.
www.xda-developers.com
sd_shadow said:
Windows 11 release date revealed, but Android app support won't be included
Windows 11 release date revealed, but Android app support won't be included
Microsoft has finally revealed the Windows 11 release date, but it will skip out on an important feature on day one
www.androidauthority.com
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It says android app support will be released sometime around 2022 but won't be added at launch on October 5 2021which does suck a lot to be honest it was a good new feature but we're gonna have to wait until sometime around 2022 to get it
AmznUser444 Dev said:
What is the file location where put the Android apps in Windows 11?
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I think it would be programfiles/program files (x86)
I think Amazon App Store will be a new emulator like BlueStacks for using Android Apps on Windows 11. Nothing else...
Haha, the things people put on their machines just to order from amazon...
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Haha, the things people put on their machines just to order from amazon...
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Nope, it will be Amazon App Store with Android Apps and not the Amazon Shopping App
james126 said:
Nope, it will be Amazon App Store with Android Apps and not the Amazon Shopping App
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Um... so, lets buy a link to amazon and call it an OS...
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Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response of:
Hello Robert,
The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team
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So instead of trying to fight Microsoft I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android. Yes I was a Windows Fan but now I am finished forever with Microsoft.
My source code if you want to use it is found here on my skydrive - http://sdrv.ms/16hCWRz
Thanks!!
Version 2 Submitted for Cetification
I have submitted V2 update on both apps (NOKIA APP UPDATES & SAMSUNG APP UPDATES)
Samsung V2 change log is:
Update 2.0.1.0
In light theme the background was not displayed correctly. This update fixes that issue.
____________________
In Nokia V2 change log is:
Update 2.0.0.0
I would like to thank my friend RAM for helping me with this upgrade.
Redesigned app from the App Studio Beta into C# Language.
When you click on link IE will not open, instead it goes directly to the store download.
Added AppBar at the bottom.
In AppBar, rate link goes directly to the rate app review, now able to share link, added e-mail link direct to me if any issues or letting me know about an app that needs adding, link to my other apps for download.
________________________________________________________________
Again these versions have just been submitted and both are in the certification stage. It will take a bit before the new version will show up so please be patient with me.
Thanks HERG62123 :fingers-crossed:
The pictures below are from V2 which is being certified.
Nokia App Updates V2 now posted in the link in Post #1.
Samsung App Updates V2 is also posted.
Ok I have updated both apps and are in the process of being certified.
As of right now V2 is up and posted but in the up coming V2.0.1.0 the changes are as follows:
Nokia App Updates V2.0.1.0 - added Connectivity Pro+ and Unit Converter Pro+
Samsung App Updates V2.0.1.0 - In the light theme background was not set correctly so this update fixes that issue.
V2.0.1.5 - Samsung App Updates being certified as we speak/
Added a donate link if user wants to donate but not in away to upset user
Made buttons smaller due to accidental opening while flipping
I am using it in my nokia 920 and it has scrolling issue. means it does not scroll at all. instead it opens the app that i do not want to when trying to scroll. so actually instead of scrolling up or down it pushes the spot where i want to scroll up or down and the app that is in there opens.
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I am using it in my nokia 920 and it has scrolling issue. means it does not scroll at all. instead it opens the app that i do not want to when trying to scroll. so actually instead of scrolling up or down it pushes the spot where i want to scroll up or down and the app that is in there opens.
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Microsoft pulled my app - here is their response to me
"The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team"
As you can see Microsoft has no bed side manners.
Planning on uploading the xap then?
herg62123 said:
Microsoft pulled my app - here is their response to me
"The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team"
As you can see Microsoft has no bed side manners.
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I think about security issues for Windows phone is too much.
1. I cannot use any other keyboard directly writing in SMS or anything. I have to copy paste.
2. Call recorder is not supported as well in WP 8 as this is also security issue.
3. What else is security issue I wonder ?
4. No video transfer in Viber. I think at least this should not be security issue.
Everything is security issue in WP 8. Why Microsoft does not think that people will abandon the OS ? there are too much security issues, I did not know about it before buying my Nokia Lumia 920 developer edition. To tell the truth i keep my phone because it is Nokia not because of OS at all but soon most likely my WP will be second device and I will go back to Android and buy HTC again, great UI and fast and now they update more frequantely.
New Version being CERTIFIED NOW
Link to new version is in the code box in post one, but beware it is still being certified still
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response of:
Hello Robert,
The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team
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So instead of trying to fight Microsoft I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android. Yes I was a Windows Fan but now I am finished forever with Microsoft.
SOURCE CODE POSTED IN POST #1
herg62123 said:
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response of:
So instead of trying to fight Microsoft I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android. Yes I was a Windows Fan but now I am finished forever with Microsoft.
SOURCE CODE POSTED IN POST #1
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But they say Windows phone is the future how come you go to Android ? Also if windows phone has security measures, what is that security measures that you do not want to except before you app is published ? I hear about WP lot of things related to security, this is very strange for me. Even phone call recorder is security related, then keyboard app other than Microsoft to type directly in the SMS is not implemented too. And many other that keep developer away somehow. How come ? GDR 3 is coming soon and maybe some changes will be there with their policy too ?
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But they say Windows phone is the future how come you go to Android ? Also if windows phone has security measures, what is that security measures that you do not want to except before you app is published ? I hear about WP lot of things related to security, this is very strange for me. Even phone call recorder is security related, then keyboard app other than Microsoft to type directly in the SMS is not implemented too. And many other that keep developer away somehow. How come ? GDR 3 is coming soon and maybe some changes will be there with their policy too ?
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If you look at the swype keyboard for android it actually stores what you type and sends info back to the manufacturer.
A third party KBD on the phone would mean that KBD app could harvest your passwords and send them on to a destination of choice.
Similar issues exist with the call recorder. Who should have access to those recordings? You? Google? Rovio? NSA?
So yes, your app got booted because you don't grok the security implications of what you're trying to do, and in stead of trying to understand why you just blame the OS.
Please, go develop for Android, and I hope you make tons of money in the process. Just quit being a whining little girl about it.
herg62123 said:
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response.
So instead of trying to fight Microsoft, I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android.
My source code, if you want to use it, is found here on my skydrive - http://sdrv.ms/16hCWRz
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Hey, the source of your app has disappeared. Can you put it back up? I could really use it for my next version of my app for carrier apps.
how secure is Remix-os and Android-X86?
can I, for example, run my bank-app on it?
Thats a good question...
Do you trust google?
Would you trust ex-google employees? (Remix developer team)
Do you trust.. all your apps, that you installed?
The RemixOs M comes pre-Rooted and has therefore a higher chance for malware takeovers
So... how knows
Ps... installing a firewall.. is adviced (like netguard,you can select what apps can connect to the web)
capoeiraES said:
how secure is Remix-os and Android-X86?
can I, for example, run my bank-app on it?
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That sort of thing depends on the bank app. Most have set conditions that have nothing or very little to do with Android version but rather the hardware used [where they can ensure the OS is exactly the same and unaltered on the same device]. Bank apps may report things like 'altered OS detected' or 'you're device has been rooted' and refuse to work; but most of the time the issue is that the device itself is blacklisted by the app.
mitchell4you said:
Thats a good question...
Do you trust google?
Would you trust ex-google employees? (Remix developer team)
Do you trust.. all your apps, that you installed?
The RemixOs M comes pre-Rooted and has therefore a higher chance for malware takeovers
So... how knows
Ps... installing a firewall.. is adviced (like netguard,you can select what apps can connect to the web)
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This is false having a rooted device can actually increase security if you know what your doing.
Sent from my DROID Turbo using XDA-Developers mobile app
gangrenius said:
This is false having a rooted device can actually increase security if you know what your doing.
Sent from my DROID Turbo using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Man I know Linux (Arch) very well, but I still don't understand Android.
can I do things like compile Linux packages in terminal? or does Android only execute APK?
I have the same concern as OP. I understand computer security but I can't say the same about phones/tablets.
My concern is, would it be possible for the OS to log your key entries and have access to those data? Or keep a log in the system that contains sensitive data? I know, I sound paranoid but it's better to be safe than sorry. I just installed RemixOS on my old Nexus 10 and I'm really impressed with the performance.
I always have these types of concerns when installing custom roms. If someone can help me understand the situation better, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
hooman64 said:
I have the same concern as OP. I understand computer security but I can't say the same about phones/tablets.
My concern is, would it be possible for the OS to log your key entries and have access to those data? Or keep a log in the system that contains sensitive data? I know, I sound paranoid but it's better to be safe than sorry. I just installed RemixOS on my old Nexus 10 and I'm really impressed with the performance.
I always have these types of concerns when installing custom roms. If someone can help me understand the situation better, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
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NO. I don't recommend sensitive data running Windows 10, Ubuntu based distro's, android, or IOS
the way how Jide is displaying ads in the OS is a definite IDGAFF about security.
as for android-x86
http://www.android-x86.org/documents/analytics-program
WIndows 10
adobe flash built-in. if you remove it you lose system updates.
good luck disabling cortana. if you actually manage system updates will enable it again
Ubuntu
12.04.1 LTS user updated to try newer LTS's. WTF did canonical do?
Maromi said:
NO. I don't recommend sensitive data running Windows 10, Ubuntu based distro's, android, or IOS
the way how Jide is displaying ads in the OS is a definite IDGAFF about security.
as for android-x86
http://www.android-x86.org/documents/analytics-program
WIndows 10
adobe flash built-in. if you remove it you lose system updates.
good luck disabling cortana. if you actually manage system updates will enable it again
Ubuntu
12.04.1 LTS user updated to try newer LTS's. WTF did canonical do?
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Well I see your point, what I mostly am concerned about is that RemixOS is closed source, so I don't know if users data could be abused or used in a way that is not ethical. Again, I am not saying it is. I just am curious to know if there is evidence proof that it's not. I'm just trying to be more educated in this regard. Thank you.
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Well I see your point, what I mostly am concerned about is that RemixOS is closed source, so I don't know if users data could be abused or used in a way that is not ethical. Again, I am not saying it is. I just am curious to know if there is evidence proof that it's not. I'm just trying to be more educated in this regard. Thank you.
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closed source is the problem. we don't realy know what is in the code at all.
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closed source is the problem. we don't realy know what is in the code at all.
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True!
Does anybody know if there is a tool to monitor OS activities?
To monitor data.. android tuner by 3c (you can also manage startup apps)
To manage data.. netguard.. firewall, seems a to be a good app
Cheers
mitchell4you said:
To monitor data.. android tuner by 3c (you can also manage startup apps)
To manage data.. netguard.. firewall, seems a to be a good app
Cheers
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Thanks buddy.
If you really want to find out exactly what it's doing set it up with a wired Ethernet connection through a trusted device (device would need two Ethernet ports.) Run wireshark or similar on trusted device. Leave it in this configuration for days, not hours. As for security in android your best bet, as with all modern electronics, is to invest in a hardware firewall to put it behind. Untangle NG or the like can even be run on an old computer. Failing that, root plus a firewall that writes to IPtables, which is what protects most of the internet anyway. AFWall+ is an example of that.
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If you really want to find out exactly what it's doing set it up with a wired Ethernet connection through a trusted device (device would need two Ethernet ports.) Run wireshark or similar on trusted device. Leave it in this configuration for days, not hours. As for security in android your best bet, as with all modern electronics, is to invest in a hardware firewall to put it behind. Untangle NG or the like can even be run on an old computer. Failing that, root plus a firewall that writes to IPtables, which is what protects most of the internet anyway. AFWall+ is an example of that.
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This is great info. I m gonna try this and see if I get anywhere. Thank you very much for the info.
I wrote some free apps available through F-Droid. A user wrote me that my app "Unpopular Music Player" crashes on his device whenever trying to play music. I analysed the symptoms (app just stops) and crash log (some exception inside Android, without my code being involved).
Now I am at the end of my wisdom. Could perhaps somebody test my app on his/her/its device? The device claims to be Xiaomi Redmi 5 with Android 8.1. The app ist just straight-forward using standard Android calls. It is available via either F-Droid and PlayStore.
PS: No other device ever had that problem during the last three years.
Tested it from fdroid with AEX 6.3 Pie.
Yes it does crash. It starts playing music but then it crashes.
https://del.dog/esuxixamob
https://del.dog/hozagafuno
Also this device has several audio issues. So its definitely device issue.
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Tested it from fdroid with AEX 6.3 Pie.
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Thank you very much!
In the meantime three friendly people with different devices also performed the test for me, and the result looks like this:
Huawei, Android 8.0: no problem
Motorola, Android 8.1: music plays, but GUI crashes
Nokia, Android 8.1: same as Motorola
So your device seems to behave like the other 8.1 devices. I already found a workaround that worked fine with the Motorola, so I am going to publish this, and I hope that the other 8.1 devices will then work as well.
Again, thanks for testing!!!
Technical background: There seems to be a backward compatibility problem in latest Google's SDK when calling a deprecated function with a newer OS. Strange...
PS: I just noticed that you did not test with Xiaomi's OS, but some "AOSP Extended". And it's not 8.1, but 9. But this is no problem, so at least I know that Android 9 behaves like 8.1.
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Thank you very much!
In the meantime three friendly people with different devices also performed the test for me, and the result looks like this:
Huawei, Android 8.0: no problem
Motorola, Android 8.1: music plays, but GUI crashes
Nokia, Android 8.1: same as Motorola
So your device seems to behave like the other 8.1 devices. I already found a workaround that worked fine with the Motorola, so I am going to publish this, and I hope that the other 8.1 devices will then work as well.
Again, thanks for testing!!!
Technical background: There seems to be a backward compatibility problem in latest Google's SDK when calling a deprecated function with a newer OS. Strange...
PS: I just noticed that you did not test with Xiaomi's OS, but some "AOSP Extended". And it's not 8.1, but 9. But this is no problem, so at least I know that Android 9 behaves like 8.1.
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Hello ,
Are you a App developer if so can I contact you I need your help
In some app development
Shreejoy Dash said:
Hello ,
Are you a App developer if so can I contact you I need your help
In some app development
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Yes, you can, and you may, but I actually draw most of my wisdom from "stackoverlfow.com".
Addendum: some days ago I had repaired the program, and since today the new version is available on F-Droid. It should now longer crash during notification creation.
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Addendum: some days ago I had repaired the program, and since today the new version is available on F-Droid. It should now longer crash during notification creation.
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Works fine now. App is really smooth.
Hi, I have an old app (SPB Wallet) that I paid for and have been using forever to store passwords / important information (I have A LOT of info in this app). It has not been supported since 2012 but I continue to use it because it does everything that I need and is local backup instead of cloud (which is important to me). Now that I updated to a Pixel 7 Pro, which as I understand it is a 64-bit architecture it is telling me the app is no longer compatible, because I assume SPB Wallet is 32-bit.
So I have 2 questions:
Is there anyway I can get this app to run on my new phone (Pixel 7 Pro)?
Does anybody have the source code for this app (SPB Wallet)?
JamJamBam said:
Hi, I have an old app (SPB Wallet) that I paid for and have been using forever to store passwords / important information (I have A LOT of info in this app). It has not been supported since 2012 but I continue to use it because it does everything that I need and is local backup instead of cloud (which is important to me). Now that I updated to a Pixel 7 Pro, which as I understand it is a 64-bit architecture it is telling me the app is no longer compatible, because I assume SPB Wallet is 32-bit.
So I have 2 questions:
Is there anyway I can get this app to run on my new phone (Pixel 7 Pro)?
Does anybody have the source code for this app (SPB Wallet)?
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1. Your device arbitrarily blocks 32 bit apps from running where the Pixel 6 does not.
2. You can try to check the archives from the release section.
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1. Your device arbitrarily blocks 32 bit apps from running where the Pixel 6 does not.
2. You can try to check the archives from the release section.
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Thanks. I see in the link you provided there's an exporter tool to convert that .SWL file (extension spb wallet uses for its database) to an XML file. But I cannot find source code for the SPB wallet app.
I really want to get the app to work.
JamJamBam said:
Thanks. I see in the link you provided there's an exporter tool to convert that .SWL file (extension spb wallet uses for its database) to an XML file. But I cannot find source code for the SPB wallet app.
I really want to get the app to work.
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You can check out this thread.
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You can check out this thread.
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Hahahaha.. ya thanks. Actually, that's my thread, under my old username (forget the old password).
Nothing in that old thread talks about converting a 32-bit to a 64-bit.
You can now (unofficially) add 32-bit support to your Pixel 7 phone
The Google Pixel 7 series shipped without 32-bit app support, but two new hacks let you revive this option.
www.androidauthority.com
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You can now (unofficially) add 32-bit support to your Pixel 7 phone
The Google Pixel 7 series shipped without 32-bit app support, but two new hacks let you revive this option.
www.androidauthority.com
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I thought it had to do with 64-bit vs 32-bit but I think it has to do with Pixel 7 Pro being on Android 13 vs my old phone being on Android 12.
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I thought it had to do with 64-bit vs 32-bit but I think it has to do with Pixel 7 Pro being on Android 13 vs my old phone being on Android 12.
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That is still a possibilty... lol.
Have you tried to run some other 32-bit apps in it?
How about some virtual android system?
hello all
wondering if anyone here has any idea why the new directv app will not work on my android 11 box.the older directv on the go app works fine but its being discontinued soon.the new app returns the error"issue on our end.try again later.care code 500".any ideas guys and gals?
thanks
brayneeac said:
hello all
wondering if anyone here has any idea why the new directv app will not work on my android 11 box.the older directv on the go app works fine but its being discontinued soon.the new app returns the error"issue on our end.try again later.care code 500".any ideas guys and gals?
thanks
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There are DIRECTV apks going back to 2016 that you can sideload and use especially when:
-- Crashing.
-- Won’t open.
-- Won’t respond.
-- Isn’t working properly.
-- Discontinued.
Not to mention that new updates may have many bugs that you may not be comfortable with. Developers tend to keep their apps updated with the latest version of Android. So, if you have an old or even new Android version, the new interface and features compatible with new Android version may break the app.
Your device hardware may not be compatible with the updated version of the app.
You may not like the newly added features or the interface overhaul.
Your favorite feature may get removed for any reason.
The updated version may get filled with ads.