yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] luxandroid:
Is this working on 2.3.3 gingerbread to? If not is there option for 2.3.3
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
I don't know. If your willing to try it would be great though! Just create a nandroid backup before hand in case things go wrong :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] darkness_nightfall:
This works perfectly on the Dropad A8X.

Afther the firmware update the market stopped working...this fixed it!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] luxandroid:
can someone please explain how to mont r/w system folder or that vending.apk :)

searched but dont get it,not much using commands
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ivan1real:
Works fine here, LG P500 using Mik's CM7
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] johannes_wildfire:
i used root exporer. there is a little button R/W (r/o). If you press it, youre mounted :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TigerAC:
vending.apk does not work for FUSIONideos 2.2

To Smith,

FUSIONideos 2.2 release has the correct "fingerprint" and "description" except version number (2.2.2 vs 2.2.1). It can find most of the apps except for a few more stringent ones. I tried to load your vending.apk but it failed (saying stopped unexpectedly after the reboot). any idea?

After putting back the original vending.apk, it did not ask for agreement, which indicates to me that the cache was never cleared properly. So I tried few more times but still reached the same result.

EDIT:

It works now - by changing "2.2.2" to "2.2.1" in fingerprint & description :) No need to change vending.apk since it is already 2.3.6. This means the original solution still works even for android 2.2.2 (minus the vending.apk).

P.S. I initially thought 2.2.2 and 2.2.1 should be close enough so that I didn't bother changing them :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sprokkie:
I did this unblokking on my flytouch 2 with froyo 2.2.

It works really fine, so much apps in the market on the device.

If i look in my android market account, there is no device anymore.

I cannot install apps with the android market.

I there a solution for that ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
This is not an issue on my device. It works fine. Possibly you have to wait for the market to sink up with your Google account. I have no idea when it does that or if there's any way to force it? If there is I'd like to know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ronaldtarigan:
thankz mate

working superb on my IDEOS c8150 with HD v1.5.1 ROM
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UltimaPooh:
When I copy over vending.apk to system/app I can never find it even after refreshing the list.

I am using CM7 on an HTC Liberty/Aria.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
This usually happens if you don't set the permissions of the

Apk correctly
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] XDA-Glitch:
it will help alot of people for sure , thanks ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mayfairman:
Works on 2.3.3

Hi All,

Have tried on 2.3.3 - works fine - 16000 results for video on my Wildfire CM7 2.3.3 (just left as 2.3.3 in all the fingerprint stuff).

Didn't solve my iPlayer woes though - more work to be done there I think - time to get cracking.

Thanks Muchly :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tilal6991:
iPlayer works - all you need is an app called Skyfire. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bikerhead:
use CM 7.0.3 and after first reset the market app is uninstalled, want to install the apk from the zip but no result. I tried different permissions but no result too.

Any help? The file is in /system/app/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GJSmith3rd:
Works for me with new market version 3.0.27!:cool:

Update: Does not work for Skyfire though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
what do you mean you for this working on 3. Did you just change permissions and booty copy the vending.apk file over?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GJSmith3rd:
Yes, I followed the instructions to the letter but I wasn't looking when it was flashing vending.apk (was very quick and had turned to look at something else). Anyway I guess it's just working from the build.prop changes because I now have apps that I didn't like Netflix but I know of at least one now missing - Skyfire.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Can you check if you can see "words with friends" for me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GJSmith3rd:
Sure. Where to check?

Oh - Market - doh!

words with friends shows 1016 results with no exact match - so I guess mines is not working right.

"words with friends" shows 158 results with no exact match

words with friends on market.android.com shows 1016 results with exact match "words with friends free" as 1st result but install incompatible.

I guess I need to try and reinstall the vending.apk?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Yer. modifying the build prop will give you some extra access but unfortunately until it's cracked we'll have to keep using 2.3.6
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AsherChua:
Hey I would like to revert back to my original settings! When I edited the script using root explorer,they created a backup for me! How to I restore that backup???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
I said to do a nandroid backup if you wanted a backup. However aiming you're using a custom room. You can explore it on your computer and find the urinal build.prop and vending.apk . Copy these to your sd. Use root explorer to copy the files over the ones in your phone. Fix permissions and everything should be reverted.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ms4py:
Thanks, works perfectly.

Some notes for shell users.

rw-r--r-- is 644

Remount rw with # mount -o remount,rw /system
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TigerAC:
"fring" is not compatible with Gingerman 6.5.1

The Gingerman 6.5.1 comes with the latest Market (3.0.27).

1st, I tried to search "fring" from the phone, it did not show up. Then I used a PC and was told incompatible. Then I modified the "build.prop" which did not make any difference.

Just wonder if I need to downgrade the vending.apk to 2.3.6?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tilal6991:
Yes that's correct.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LightArrow123:
would someone be willing to do my build.prop :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] raymon73:
new market

this works also with the new market on my chinese superpad 3 tablet... thx

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TMHGWIS2 new vending.apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Eddster3000:
worked perfectly for me on Wildfire CM7 2.3.5 nightly - Thanks!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] the gladiator:
@ Smtih:

the guide is perfect, at least it worked flawlessly for me. I would only add in the first post that everything is applicable for Market version 2.x . A work around could to downgrade (settings -> applications -> manage applications -> all tab -> market -> remove update button); I used this procedure to go back from version 3.0.27 to 2.3.6 on my Ideos with Gingerman 6.5.1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanFlinger:
Does this allow you to buy apps though or does it FC when you try ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] stretchwookie:
so you ARE able to do this with new market? can you download/buy apps properly?

also, has anyone tried on miui 1.8.12 or android 2.3.5?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rugebiker:
it worked on my motorola milestone xt720!! :D thank you very much,., im using the MIUI v2 rom which comes with froyo, and it has Market 2.3.6. thanks a lot! :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bloodgnome:
Hail to the king (Smtih). Thanks so much...finally I can find/buy all the apps.

I hope there will be a update when the new market arrives. I tested the vendor.apk on page 5 of the thread but it doesn't work: I can find all Apps (I think) but i can't buy the ones that need buying. :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tbtaf:
Not sure if this trick will help on this version of the market, but on previous versions you could turn on airplane mode, then turn on WiFi and search the market over WiFi and see blocked apps. (Ones blocked by Verizon)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TigerAC:
ROM: DroniX 0.5

1. Hidden SSID app --> Incompatible

2. Tried the fix by changing the id/fingerprint/description in build.prop --> still incompatible

Any idea?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Has it worked in previous ROM's if so let me know and i can try and work out the difference?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TigerAC:
It was my first time for trying downloading HiddenSSID Enabler app. Just wonder if anyone else can try on a Huawei U8150 with a different ROM.

Thanks, Smtih.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
I'm running gingerman and can get it fine by following all the changes in this thread. Are you also installing the cracked 2.3.6 market. Just the build.prop changes may not be enough
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TigerAC:
Many thanks, Smtih. It has worked after installing the cracked vending.apk 2.3.6. Just like to highlight that the file name needs to be changed to com.android.vending-1.apk for DroniX 0.5 in the same directory (system/app/).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zalho:
HTC Tattoo

In my HTC Tattoo with gingerbread 2.3.3 i made all like the tutorial but then when i press the search button in market the keyboard don't appears...

what's the problem?? help.... :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] krstep:
Tried this on my ZTE Racer, CM7 Nightly #179 and nothing happened.

I'm trying to install Foursquare

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joelapenna.foursquared&hl=en

It's still "This item is not compatible with your device."

And now my screen on/off animation don't work again

Edit: Clear dalvik cache and it will work again (y)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PsychicSaint:
this is absolutely awesome...

i managed to get it show all apps on my creative ziio 7 with the latest market 3.1.3... i guess vending.apk does not matter... the other changes make it work... incredible.. you made my day... thanks a ton... cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chachi:
On 2.3.4 on my sgs1 market enabler works fine for me for country lock but first try in this didn't affect anything. retry later i guess
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CosmicDan:
Isn't the SGS already HDPI? AFAIK There would be no point in using this patch since you have a popular supported and full featured phone already.

The OP states that this is nothing to do with country/region restrictions, it just fakes the phones technical capability.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] krstep:
Another problem, after doing this I get this in the web version of the market:

You don't have any devices.

However, it works fine if I download from the phone itself. Just the web installation doesn't work.

Solutions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
I don't use the web market, so haven't noticed before. It does seem to be an issue however. i'll have to update the first post to warn people. I'm not sure if it's the build.prop of the vending.apk changes that cause this. If anyone can confirm that they've only done the build.prop changes and their market still works it would be great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SpookieNZL:
NO Market in My GooApple

Can Some Please Send me the Correct Files for the Market Hack??

I get this Message All the Time NOW!!!

Sorry!

The application Market (process com.anroid.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

FORCE CLOSE

I have NO vending.apk anywhere??

I cant Find the Correct File for the Following:_

ro.build.id=FRG83

ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2.1/FRG83/60505:user/release-keys

ro.build.description=passion-user 2.2.1 FRG83 60505 release-keys

I'm About Smash this Gooapple Up in Small Pieces. or Throw it Away...:mad:

I think I need a NEW ROM??

What Can I do?? I never Backup anything either!!:mad:

Can Someone Please PM me with the 3 Files for the Market Hack Please?? Please??:):)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HappyWILDFIRE:
problem

Guys, i did this procedure two times, made all as in this guide, but after this, market don't start, no error, nothing happens... any idea of what can be the problem?? i have a HTC Buzz-Wildfire rooted S-Off running on CM7 NB...:(

Edit: patched market without editing build.prop works but don't install apps, just download, but not install... with build.prop edited patched market don't start, and if I upgrade the market it gives server error... help?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
It is two files to download. They are in the First Post.

The "I cant Find the Correct File for the Following:_" is your Build.prop located in /system/

The instructions are pretty clear on how to do this.

What ROM

Do you have root access?

If not, you are out of luck.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] destiny007:
is Version 3.1.5 ok, if I've done everything right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Probably not. It's possible the market updater updates it back to 3.1.5 overriding the cracked vending apk. But if you're phone screen isn't qvga it doesn't really matter.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] destiny007:
i have x10 mini... i think it is qvga or not ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZDjKT7Ec:
Works. Sort of. Provided Vending.apk does not work. Had to use stock ROM's old version, 2.1.2, grabbed from nandroid backup. Did not perform steps 9 - 15. Just worked. Grabbed desired app. Google pushed Android Market version 3.1.5 (required TOS agreement). Still works.

Awesome. Thank You.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] phantom200580:
Is this work with ICS version of the Android Market Version 3.2.0?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Doing these steps should increase the number of apps you can see to some degree. Replacing the vending apk will bring you back to market version 2.3.6 and give you access to apps that aren't market as working on qvga screen res, however it seems on most phones the market will get upgraded again and go back to 3.x.x
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iReece2k11:
This works. But not fully.

I still cannot see quite as many apps as I thought I would.

Also. Why is it unless I update the market to the horrible new one.

Simple apps like Coin Dozer don't show. (Unless that is because it is not meant for LDPI screens?)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Fnorder:
Hiya, do the modifications only prevent the market from hiding apps on devices with a SMALL ScreenLayoutSize, or does it also fix issues caused by changing screen density? It doesn't appear to work in my case; my issue is that some apps do not show up when searching for pname:com.dev.appname or show up in the installed app list (quickpic, perfectviewer, and coolreader are some examples).

If this is just a fix for small screens, should I change:

const/4 v2, 0x0

to:

const/4 v2, 0x2

in com/android/vending/model/DeviceConfiguration$ScreenLayoutSize.smali This would effectively change:

const-string v1, "UNDEFINED"

invoke-direct {v0, v1, (UNDEFINED), (UNDEFINED)}, Lcom/android/vending/model/DeviceConfiguration$ScreenLayoutSize;-><init>(Ljava/lang/String;II)V

sput-object v0, Lcom/android/vending/model/DeviceConfiguration$ScreenLayoutSize;->UNDEFINED:

to:

const-string v1, "UNDEFINED"

invoke-direct {v0, v1, (NORMAL), (NORMAL)}, Lcom/android/vending/model/DeviceConfiguration$ScreenLayoutSize;-><init>(Ljava/lang/String;II)V

sput-object v0, Lcom/android/vending/model/DeviceConfiguration$ScreenLayoutSize;->UNDEFINED:

I think?

Edit: Apparently not, searches for pname:com.alensw.PicFolder still return no matches =[
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Fnorder:
market-236-densityfix-mattedblues.zip

Here's an apk of the the original mod that will always think the device has a large/hdpi screenlayout, as well as a 240dpi screendensity, I've had my lcd density set to 195 for awhile, and it needed both changes to reveal the missing apps. In addition, it's ability to self-upgrade has been castrated.

http://qfs.mobi/f43375

Also, it's blue. Specifically it uses the classes.dex from this mod, and the mattedblues-themed vending.apk found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1042737

The themed apk isn't device specific, but if you like green just unzip classes.dex and throw it into the op's apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ritch15:
Works after redoing the steps after the build.prop changes. and deleting updates.

Samsung galaxy S With CM7.

Will it continue working after a nightly update or will i have to redo this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kaspiras:
work on 2.3.3 x10:)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] elishia:
I just like to Thank you, Smtih! Its works perfectly on my Xperia X10 Mini Pro! =D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Power-Inside:
Is there any hope for a persistent hack? Or at least is this possible whilst keeping the new market intact? (3.3.11)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xMyker:
Works great for me. Thanks a lot!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eye-light:
Not working on GooApple 3G

Hello my friends

I tried to "unlock" the market on my gooapple 3G phone... First I tried it with the

vending.apk form smtih and I only got forced stop of the market...

I tried it also with the newer vending.apk from the post form raymoon73. With this one, the market works but I still get not all apps...

I want to use whatsapp but it still doesn't show it...

Who can help...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AnakTeKa:
work like charm on galaxy mini cm7 171111, just follow tutor :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] roofrider:
Which market?

I want it for 3.3.11
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AnakTeKa:
market 2.3.6, it's on first page
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nishanty13:
Can anyone provide market 2.3.6 apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AnakTeKa:
there is on first page
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fifiak1001:
Unfortunately I can't buy minecraft pocket edition on my Omnia II :/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shizuku:
I followed the guide with good results.

But now my camera isn't working anymore giving me an error code =1.

I did the whole proces again to be sure that not an app is the cause of this, which it isn't.

Does someone know why this happens?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nishanty13:
Try using miui camera

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shizuku:
only the camera app or with the whole rom?

i'm using cyanogen mod now btw.

Also when using the "camera zoom fx" app i got the same sort of error.

for now i'm using my old build.prop again and after a reboot the camera works again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nishanty13:
Miui camera is available as an app. Google it, you will find it for sure

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Simonetti2011:
I will try to do this on a market-enabled Virtual Device (AVD), get the APK from it and then install on the actual phone. I will use a secondary google account, so that my primary account (the one linked to my real devices) don't get screwed.

I am actually working on enabling market on the AVD! So far all the tutorials I've following have been in vain.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] etehtsea:
Is this method still working? I tried differend build.prop's and market's versions (3.3.*, 3.1.*, 2.3.6) and I'm still getting a very few apps.

Moreover on 3.1.* market I saw 87 results (as expected), but only 2 apps in the list.

This worked for me a month or two ago. Can somebody approve that it still work, please?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] etehtsea:
fixed after setting another operator using marketaccess.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pokey68:
Will this work on tablets as well?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
No reason why it wouldn't.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pokey68:
Your info and instructions were outstanding. After 3 market force closes, I got it to work. Thanks much Smith.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Glad to hear it!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Densvenske:
Hello my phone says that i don´t have enough space to overwrite the vending.apk what to do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] franko88:
works like a charm on my xperia mini pro.. thank you so much for this..:)

EDIT: running MiniCM 2.1.8..:) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1415026
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xDeST:
It works on my ideos u8150 but there is still a blockage for some app like handycalc
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rapydax:
Can someone please help me?

I don't understand step 4.

Where can I find /system/apps?

I downloaded the zip file on my computer, then put it in the 'download' file on my Samsung galaxy player. I longpressed the vending.apk but I don't know where to find /system/apps and /system/etcetc/..........

I use ES File Explorer and I am rooted + android 2.3.6. Hope that's enough info.

thx in advance ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nishanty13:
Better use root explorer. Just open it and Gotcha

If you are using ES File Explorer. Then first check root explorer and mount system. Then in the toolbar-> favorites and tap the phone icon.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] darez02:
Hi!

I tried the best i can, but nothing seem to work.

Can anyone help me make it work on:

Market 3.4.4

Samsung GT-S5570 (Samsung Mini)

Android 2.3.6

# begin build properties

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh

ro.build.id=GRJ22

ro.build.display.id=GRJ22

ro.build.version.incremental=DDKQ7

ro.build.version.sdk=10

ro.build.version.codename=REL

ro.build.version.release=2.3.6

ro.build.date=Wed Nov 16 21:29:22 KST 2011

ro.build.date.utc=1321446562

ro.build.type=user

ro.build.user=root

ro.build.host=DELL127

ro.build.tags=release-keys

ro.product.brand=samsung

ro.product.model=Nexus S

ro.product.name=soju

ro.product.device=crespo

ro.product.board=Nexus S

# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device

ro.build.product=Nexus S

ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi

ro.product.manufacturer=samsung

ro.product.locale.language=en

ro.product.locale.region=GB

ro.wifi.channels=

ro.board.platform=msm7k

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint

ro.build.description=soju-user 2.3.4 GRJ22 121341 release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=google/soju/crespo:2.3.4/GRJ22/121341:user/release-keys

# Samsung Specific Properties

ro.build.PDA=S5570DDKQ7

ro.build.hidden_ver=S5570DDKQ7

ro.build.changelist=727859

ro.build.buildtag=

# end build properties

#

# system.prop for Nexus S

#

I followed the steps including the manual download of vending.apk

I was able to download Texas Poker (Pokerist.com) when i uninstalled Market 3.4.4 and it went back to 3.1. But after the download it didn't install.

Thanks!