yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] suomaf:
Thanks. Got it working, but still cannot see nook, google books, earth and some others.could you see if you can see google books on yours?
[Acer Iconia A500] brutalpanda:
The Books link shows up in my Market but does not contain any books on sale.

As for Google Earth, I was able to see and download it before (and Blogger app too). Same thing for other paid games like Dungeon Defenders and Pinball HD that did not show up in my region before. Not sure about Nook as I never looked for it but it should be there.

You can check the browser Market App to see if your Acer A500 is registered to Verizon/T-Mobile. It it's not, it's possible that the hack was not properly executed (items for sale in $ but you are not able to see region-locked apps).

Did you also turn off the location settings (no need to go on airplane mode) as advised by ill_dawg?
[Acer Iconia A500] suomaf:
I can see the books tab, but not the books app. I am going to try to reboot, clear cache and start from there, turning off all location services and try.

Ok rebooted into recovery cleared cache and also dalvic cache for good measure. Start up, take away all sync apps, clear data on market app. launch market app and can see the google books tab, but still not the app. On the desktop browser, i can see the app, but cannot actually download to device, because it is still not verizon or tmobile. Have you actually got a 3G tablet? Thanks for help Panda, much appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] anusthegreat:
Omg just Google for Market access.apk; if the device is rooted, u won't experience any problem setting a default location and backing data up.
[Acer Iconia A500] brutalpanda:
Hi,

Just an update, I was able to dl Google Books from the Market.

Unfortunately, this method does not seem to work with the Books Market only the Apps Market. Sorry! :(
[Acer Iconia A500] suomaf:
Thanks panda. I am still not seeing books on the market. Must be doing something wrong. Market access is just another market enabler, which already does not work for me. It's alright tho, sideloaded the app anyway.
[Acer Iconia A500] vari9:
I had seen books on my market...which ussually doesn't appear ....by installin market enabler on my phone and settin it to at&t.....or sprint(for codes look for market enabler codes) and used wifi tethering for internet access on my a500.....and it worked!.....and as a matter of fact price currency didn't change but books was available....so were the other apps which weren't b4.....so....give it a try(don't forget to clear market data).......and FYI....when I then I used regular wifi....books dissapeared!
[Acer Iconia A500] suomaf:
ok quick update. Redid the whole procedure and it worked this time. Was able to download the US only apps. My mistake was to just untick the sync accounts. Whereas this time, I REMOVED them as was instructed and it worked. Thanks guys.
[Acer Iconia A500] brutalpanda:
Hey that's good to hear!
[Acer Iconia A500] brutalpanda:
Well I'll have to try this on my Milestone although I'd prefer Wifi over 3G due to data costs!
[Acer Iconia A500] brutalpanda:
Hey vari9, just tested your method and it worked with books! I learned something new today! Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
i read in the moto section some time ago, it was enough to replace the build.prop with Verizon build.prop of xoom, but it didnt work.

so i used a VPN carrier (overplay.net) and instantly i got books and videos access :) so its for sure testing your origin by ip address.

and it worked with a A500 (PRIMEE!/asus) profile too.. as i tested videos (i just looked at its trailers)

but for me VPN is the only way it works, and if i disconnect vpn, i loose my web videos. i did not check if the books access also got lost as well, but the books remained on my bookshelf.
[Acer Iconia A500] vari9:
I'm glad it worked for you.......but for some reason....it stopped workin for me!...lol..will have to try it again...
[Acer Iconia A500] usman3206:
I did exactly the same, removed location, account details, deleted cache etc and everything seemed to work perfect and i could see all market but still when i start download either it force closes or just 'wait installing' which never ends. any suggestions?
[Acer Iconia A500] Prospidnick:
This worked a treat on my HD2

Just thought i'd let you know that this worked a treat on my HD2 running (Nexus One Gingerbread NAND v2.3.5)

The only difference i did was as to use Market History Cleaner and History Eraser as well as manualy stopping ALL the services running in the cache. (Belt and braces i know)

But the most important thing to remember is fith on your list "Turn on airplane mode"

I am not sure about other devices but you can not remove your primary gmail account from 'Accounts & Sync Settings' and this makes a difference.

Thanks i can now download stuff from the UK and US that i could not before.:)

Pros
[Acer Iconia A500] suomaf:
I upgraded to 3.2 using exterry's ROM and today I seem to have lost the movies and books tab. Does anyone else experience this?
[Acer Iconia A500] spaz2k7:
+ 1 for vpn access. It worked for me using strongvpn
[Thunderbolt General] ghamden:
Leave bootloader unlock or locked before oem gb

I have a few friend who want to be back to stock for the gb update

should i leve boot loder lock or unlocked or still unknown whether after OEM GB

it can be unlocked again ??
[Thunderbolt General] Jrocker23:
They really don't need to. Rooted users will get the update before stock users. Im sure the devs will release the actual rom in different versions such as Untouched, rooted, deoxed, bloatware free and of course their custom roms based off the leak.

We will probably be running it at least a week or two before stock users...

I know the minute its leaked, Im going to root it, deox it & debloat it, then install it.
[Thunderbolt General] bigscottie:
Leave it unlocked...once you go unlocked you never go back. ;)

Sent from my Cyanogen Powered, Warp speed edition phone...Don't be Jealious! ;)
[Thunderbolt General] loonatik78:
I would seriously question the wisdom of installing a GB OTA on a s-on device if you ever had any interest of rooting it in the future. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but that sounds not so smart.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KeRmiT80:
in tegra2 (atrix) there is a policy that reduce the cpu frequency to 50% max when cpu temp is above 90C...

now my sensors readings seem ok, but somehow even with a cpu temp of 35C i have my cpu running at the half of its max speed

i can scale, change governor but everything below 501 mhz, while max is 1000, even if i set cpufreq_min and max 1000 i reach only 501.

there is any chance to disable it? do i need a module? a custom kernel?

ls /sys/fs/ returns me nothing

(me and others atrix owner got pds partition and god knows what else wiped by a script in an early cwm recovery, we all have the same problem)

any ideas?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
I tried to install Gmail.apk, and decided to use Root Explorer to copy it to /system/app. I changed the permissions, rebooted, and it is indeed in the folder where I left it, but nowhere to be seen in the app drawer. It doesn´t even appear on the manage applications. I want to this to more apps, but if I can´t do to one...

I tried signing the .apk and install it: gives me a parsing error;

I tried signing a .zip file and flash through xrecovery and managed to get the file in the system/app folder, but again, nothing on the app drawer.

I tried using ADB mask, and when I try to push the app into the system, it says it couldn´t install;

I tried command line, using SDK, but doesn´t recognize "adb" command. Tried console emulator, but permission denied.

Is it me or is my mobile picking up a fight with me? Can someone help?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Why dont you just try to download it from the market and install automatically that way?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
Because it doesn´t appear on my market... And I also want to install more stuff, like the new blue market from pendo, so I would like to know what to do so I can continue to install more apps like this.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
There will be a reason it doesnt appear in the market for you and that will be why you cant install it

WHat rom are you running?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
I´m using EWJet with custom kernel, baseband 67.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Try flashing this

Reboot and login to market, accept the agreement.

Then flash this and this in that order without rebooting inbetween
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
Is it better to erase user data in recovery before flashing gapps?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
No you should be fine
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
Well it seems I need to do a fresh install, since I must have done something wrong to the system files... I flashed Gapps, and ever app appears except the ones from Google (Gmail, Gtalk, etc...). Is google against me today? =)

I think I´m going to flash the rom again and before rebooting, I´ll flash Gapps, what do you think?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Sounds like a plan....

let me know how it goes
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
No, it didn´t work... After clean install, and flashing gapps, gmail and market disappeared... Maybe some kind of incompability between the Rom and this market?

EDIT: It still appears in the /system/app... But it refuses to appear in the app drawer.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
try adding the market widget to the home screen. Long press on it and n choose android widget.

That might work.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
Thanks for your effort, but it doesn´t appear the market widget. It´s like the market is only a file that is filling space in the system folder, and that doesn´t have any connection to the rest. It seems this rom isn´t compatible with other markets (which is very weird...).

Thanks for the help. If someone comes up with a soltuion to my problem, I´ll be very happy to hear it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
The only thing I can think of its that you are trying to instal 2.2 versions into a 2.1 rom.

Try finding google apps from eric will's thread about his rom.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeViL_DiCe:
Yes I remembered that too, but didn´t know there was gmail and market that were different, meaning that what works in 2.2 may not work in 2.1... If that´s the case, I better give up, since there isn´t any other verion of blue market... Oh well, green it is.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
If you flash back to stock with SEUS then make backups with titanium backup you should be able to restore the 2.1 versions of gmail.

As for blue market, I think that's just for 2.2+
[Defy General] Hugo32:
Hi,

I couldn't confirm the origin of these files:

http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy

=> The files under 2.2.2 Froyo Service Flashes, are they official ones or something weird from the internet (e.g. a beta/ a leak etc.)

Thanks!!
[Defy General] Hugo32:
:eek: *bump*
[Defy General] Hugo32:
:confused: 2nd bump (really need to know this)
[Defy General] sp8y:
Some are official while some are "leaked" eg. the UK 177 is official release whereas I'm sure the Nordic was a leaked version.
[Defy General] Hugo32:
Are there any information on the quality of 2.2.2 Central Europe ? Does leaked mean unfinished/ unstable ?

Where can I get an official 2.2.2 version ?

*edit*

My version (Central Europa 2.2.2) has the version number 3.4.2 179-002 and I cannot find any newer "official" version. So I guess it's the one that also came through the Motorola Software update.
[Defy General] sp8y:
Yes I suppose leaked version may be buggy but when looking at the Nordic leak it's pretty good. The UK 3.4.3-11 leak was also pretty good in my experience whereas the first UK leak 3.4.2-117 had issues like haptic feedback not working on the soft keys.

Also when looking at official versions like the latest official UK build released by Moto Software updater people are reporting issues with that.

I think the Central Europe 179 that you have is the official Moto Software update.
[Defy General] Hugo32:
Currently my phone says 179-002! The one I downloaded through Motorolas official software BEFORE was 177-003.

So whatever I currently have is newer than what Motorola offers. I'm from Germany. Maybe the Motorola software somehow recognized that and gave me 177 (current German version). So the question is wether 179-002 is an official version made for the Central European (non German) market or a leaked version.

to make this clear:

first I downlaoded 177 German through Motorolas software

then later I manually flashed 179 CEE from this mysterios sbf:dev page above...

Now I wan't to know what 179-002 CEE is, official or beta/ leaked...
[Defy General] sp8y:
Of course sorry typo will edit so as to not to confuse.

Sent from my MotoDefy.
[Defy General] Hugo32:
ok thanks, I guess it's the right one then, gonna try CM7 when I have more time at hand...

so far 179 runs fine...
[Vibrant General] j56bp:
hey all

well i lost my phone (vibrant), went to my local strore to file a claim, so i ask what i'm gonna get...........quess what?

i'll get as a insurance replacment "some ones returned used crap"! so i called asurion (800-268-7221) the guy confirmed that it won't be a brand new phone! i think thats total BS. lol they just reised the premium by $2.00 also the dedactble went up. for used returned crap.:eek:

any 1 had a claim & what u got?

lmk plz
[Vibrant General] shamwow:
Next time read before you sign. It sux but if you don't like it, you don't have to buy it.
[Vibrant General] Dattack:
I never bought insurance from Tmobile before, but what is the best option then if I plan to root/unroot my device with possibility of bricking?
[Vibrant General] shreddintyres:
there is no option besides having your own jtag rig and a wad of cash, once you root your device your warranty/insurance is forfeit if the warranter or insurer finds out.
[Vibrant General] suchavibrantthang:
what were you expecting? a brand new phone? almost all insurance claims give you refurbs...if your phone is within 30days after your bought it, you'd get a new one from TMo's store. I got a brand new phone out the box after one of my vibrants (stock) wiped everything for no reason.
[Vibrant General] champ1919:
free flashing email

I asked Samsung some questions back in 2.2... here's their reply...

Thank you for your inquiry. Samsung has no official released statements with regards to the Android 2.2 Froyo as of the moment. The 2.2 that is released is currently for the international models only and not for the US Galaxy phones. Unfortunately, if you have installed an unofficial Android 2.2 update on your phone and if the phone will not work due to this third party software, Samsung will not be liable for the damage on the phone. In case this happens, the phone will hev to be repaired/reflashed for free, provided it is still under warranty.

Sincerely,

Technical Support

Yda

and as for the messed up replacement... the ones I've gotten have been in better shape than the ones I lost/zapped with bootloaders/damaged....

last time I replaced one, I was told it was a $89.00 fee if water damaged... cheaper to dunk-it then cough up new... with the premuim insurance coverage was only $5 bucks to overnight the GB bootloader (operator failure to follow instructions) fubared phone that was covered under warranty....:D:D
[Vibrant General] j56bp:
I wonder why clueless morons reply?
[Vibrant General] suchavibrantthang:
whatever you say small fry. hope they scam you some more.
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
I've finished the game, but the achievements didn't count towards Mum gameloft live achievements. Anyone completed the game, hotmail achievements, android check their score online. Mine still says 0 for this game. :-(
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
Your offline achievements and online are different
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
Oh, so the achievements which are counted in the Gameloft LIVE section are gotten through playing online? Weird that Asphalt isn't like that...
[Xperia Play General] narflynn619:
stupid question, but can anyone tell me where the last liquid cocaine barrel is? :p
[Verizon Droid Charge] Deleted member 4151041:
its on android police, but I cannot post a link because of the forums rule.......:confused:
[Verizon Droid Charge] el_brio:
& running netflix @ that. Sweet. I have enough posts to post a link:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...-of-gingerbread-for-the-samsung-droid-charge/

(anyway I think he can't post links because it is his first post... please delete if this is against some rule I don't know about)
[Verizon Droid Charge] blarrick:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1142895

Already a 3 page thread about this with a link to the direct YouTube video :]
[HTC Sensation] vincentli119:
is anyone using it??? for APN internet2 bypass throttle data speed.

does this method work? :confused:
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
It used to. Tmo fixed it. There is no workaround for the throttle.
[HTC Sensation] Hoggles:
"200mb Unlimited".....

Hahahahaha..... Oh cell corporations.....you make me laugh.

And cry.....
[HTC Sensation] EmceeGeek:
lol sorry, i wouldn't waste $10 on 200mb. even if this phone was rooted, there is no way around the throttle, they blocked it. it worked on my mt4g and g2x and then it stopped.
[HTC Sensation] nitrogen618:
Oxymoron much? xD

Prob for people only websurf and youtube?
[HTC Sensation] vincentli119:
how about internationa version?? not the T-mobile version?
[HTC Sensation] zim2dive:
I have the $10 plan (2 actually.. family plan) and think its great. We are light data users and love not being forced in to more expensive data plans (vs. any other carrier) and the fact that we still get data even after the 200MB.. it just might be slower. Perfect for us. Its *THE* reason we are TMo customers. At $30 dataplans, my corporate discount would be much better on Verizon.
[HTC Sensation] gustav30:
I'm using the 200mb plan - honestly I'm on WiFi all day at work and home. Last month I used 5 mg...I feel like I need to set aside time to actually use it.
[HTC Sensation] Mainspring:
200mb wouldn't last me 2 days... perhaps not even 1 lol!

anyway, you guys do know about the prefered android unlimited plan right?

5gb cap, $20 a month.
[HTC Sensation] vincentli119:
so does international version of Sensation can do that bypass?:confused:
[HTC Sensation] secano:
I use 200MB in 1 day. pff
[HTC Sensation] ury2ok2000:
That is the plan I am on now. I'm trying to bust pass the limit to see just how slow the restriction is. Right now I am using 2g and I find that fine, so I am going to wait and see.
[HTC Sensation] Flippy125:
I have the grandfathered android data plan. Got a text that I was being throttled. I was still hitting 4g speeds and managed to get up to 7gb by the end of the month
[HTC Sensation] armoguy94:
I'm really interested in seeing how slow the throttled speeds are. Like, are they slower than EDGE? I think I can deal with it. I got the 200mb data.
[HTC Sensation] ury2ok2000:
When I bought my phone there was a frequent questions pamplet on the reps counter that mentioned reduced speed was 2g or edge (or 2g edge I can't remember exactly). At the time I just thought it was nice for them to specify. Sorry I can't remember exactly, my memory kinda sucks :)
[HTC Sensation] Xcor3:
2gb for $20
[HTC Sensation] mykoe817:
I also have the old "unlimited data" plan. When I upgraded phones. They tried to switch me. For years I've been able to keep my data plan. When I got the sensation. I had the rep repeat to me what plans I had. It was over the phone and conversation was recorded. I had him repeat to me my plans and he said "looks like you have unlimited data" and i told him "I have what?" and he said "Unlimited data" I said Thank you and to please note it on the account.

I got a text for throttled down connection. Called back in. Spoke with rep, tech, than supervisor. Had him repeat my plan. "Unlimited data"

I ended the conversation saying no where does "Unlimited data" says you can limit my speed or anything for that fact. Supervisor agreed and took off throttle. everything is back to normal and have no noticed any data issues or speed issues.
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
No offense, but I have to call BS... I have heard hundreds of reports from reps and end-users alike that there is no switch to turn off throttling. Moreover, it's clear as day in the terms of service that they will throttle as soon as you hit your data limit. Additionally, you have truly unlimited data, the first 200mb, 2gb, 5gb, or 10gb at full speed, and then the remainder of the month at dial-up speeds. All plans are unlimited, you are just paying for how much full speed service you want before you get throttled.

If you were right, we could just pay $10 for 200mb and then complain about the throttle when it kicks in and have full 4g speed all month for $10. Would be nice, but you're dreaming.
[HTC Sensation] mykoe817:
Nope. no BS. when you get a "200mb plan" that's your plan. 200mb. Unlimited is just that. Unlimited. They've changed data plans around and have put in many tiers. None of which are "Unlimited"

Just glad I get to keep my old plan. this was from like sidekick 2 or whatever it was. I know I can't tether however. That is an add on apparently. some how they know...
[HTC Sensation] rommy0515:
I love that plan! I have it for me and the Mrs. It's what keeps us with TMobile.
[HTC Sensation] zim2dive:
don't know about it.. tell me more... thx!
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
I will... but only if you are a Tarheel fan. ;)

It's an older T-Mobile $20 plan with a 5gb soft cap which they seem to ignore for now. You can go over, get the soft cap warnings, but see no slow downs in speed. This doesn't mean they won't throttle it one day.

I had the $25 Mytouch 3g plan which would get the soft cap warnings at 5 gb but still not end up being soft capped. I changed our T-Mobile family plan recently to the new one they offer and the rep in the store was not able to keep my old Mytouch 3g data plan. I had him make the change and put me on one of the new lame data plans. I called up customer service later and told them I wanted to keep my old data plan. She could not do the Mytouch 3g plan for $25 but she was able to add the Preferred Android plan for $20. So it's a plan in their system which they are still able to apply to accounts. I doubt they would do it for a new customer... but you never know till you try.
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Every TMo plan is unlimited... What are you talking about? The only thing that has changed is the point at which your data is throttled. You choose how much full speed data you want. After that, you get Edge speeds for the remainder of your unlimited cycle. Still not buying what you're selling.

Edit: I suppose that it's possible that they can reverse the throttle for old grandfathered plans.
[HTC Sensation] Mainspring:
it's a data plan for loyal customers.

from what I understand 2+ years qualify, though I've heard people that been with tmo for only 6 months getting it.

I guess it really depends on the CS rep you get connected to.

what you want to do is call in and ask for retention dept.

ask them that you heard about the prefered android unlimited plan wanted to know if you can get on the plan.

if you qualify, $20 a month, 5gb cap. ;)
[HTC Sensation] zim2dive:
Nope, I went to Moo-U. But I have enough class to say thanks anyway :D

Just switched our phones over (been with Tmo for long enough to qualify).
[HTC Sensation] BonesRed:
Just switched to the 5GB Unilimited data plan for $20 bucks a month. Had been on this plan and a CS rep told me I "had to switch" a few months back because the speeds would be capped at 3g. I wasn't thinking at the time or I should have known that 3g/4g ar all on WCDMA and I will receive speeds as high as my radio can allow.

ANyway, got it added on all 4 of my lines now and my account is being credited for the months of the 30 dollar plan.