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[Android Software Development] redphx:
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Hi there, it's redphx again. You may know me from APK Downloader, an Chrome extension for downloading APK from your PC

Today I'm exciting to introduce my newest app, Market Helper. Hope you'll find it useful

Below contents are copied from Market Helper's hompage. Please go to there for latest information

*** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK *** I’ll not take responsibility for anything happen to you or your account

*** THIS APP IS FOR ROOTED DEVICES ONLY ***

( I’ll add some nice features for stock/non-rooted devices in later version )

What is this?

Market Helper is a tool for Android that helps users can change/fake their rooted devices to any other devices. It can make your Nexus 7 become Samsung Galaxy S3 in a few seconds. No reboot is required.

Why do I need to use this?

To download and install incompatible apps on your devices. For example, if you want to install Viber on your Nexus 7, switch it to Samsung Galaxy S3 and you’ll can. Or if you changed your DPI setting, you’ll find this app is very useful.

( I’ll update this section later ;P )

Why is this app awesome?

- It DOES NOT touch your build.prop or any system files so it’s easier and safer.

- You don’t have to reboot the device to update the change.

- You can switch back to your original device anytime, by using “Restore” feature or simply just reboot the device ( with wifi/3g is enabled )

- Totally free

Download link

Market Helper

Supports: Android 2.2+

Tested on Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy S3, running JellyBean 4.1.2

How to use?

1. Download and install the app:

2. Open the app. Select the device and carrier you want to change to ( [P] = Phone, [T] = Tablet )

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3. Press Activate. Wait until it’s done

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4. IMPORTANT: go to Android Device Manager to update the change ( just visit the page, you don’t need to do anything ). I’ll find a way to bypass this step in later versions

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5. Have fun. Now you can download and install apps that you couldn’t before.

If you want to switch back to normal, select “Restore” in device list and press “Activate”, or simply reboot the device ( with wifi/3g is enabled )

Changelogs

2.0-beta : 08/20/2014

- Move devices list to server, so it’ll be easier to add more devices.

- Bug fixes

1.1 : 02/23/2013

- Supports Froyo

- Supports multiple accounts

- Adds ability to fake operator

- Add some devices

- Multiple bug fixes

1.01 : 02/14/2013

- Fixes "Token not found" error on 2.3.x devices

1.0 : 02/13/2013

- Initial version

Upcoming features

There are some interesting features that will be added in later versions. I’ll give more information sometime later. So stay tuned

Donation

If you love Market Helper ( or APK Downloader ) and find it useful, please consider make a donation. It will help me continue working on this app. I would really appreciate that :)

Sorry for my English, and greetings from Vietnam :)
[Android Software Development] dkmali:
Re: [APP][2.3+][ROOT] Market Helper - spoof your device to download incompatible apps

Very helpful app :thumbup:

Sent from my Android Smartphone
[Android Software Development] teorouge:
This really is an interesting app, will you make it multi-language? I can provide Italian language translation and I'd be glad to help. ;)
[Android Software Development] redphx:
I'm glad that you find it useful :victory:

It will be great if has multi-language. I'll contact you once I start working on it. Thanks :D
[Android Software Development] karma123:
"For example, if you want to install Viber on your Nexus 7, switch it to Samsung Galaxy S3 and you’ll can" woww just what i need... thanks
[Android Software Development] redphx:
Did you try it? Did it work?

Update 02/14/2013:

- Fixes "Token not found" error on 2.3.x devices
[Android Software Development] kiksotaki:
can you make it aviliable for froyo too?
[Android Software Development] redphx:
please check you inbox. I just sent you the beta version for Froyo

Thanks
[Android Software Development] karma123:
Re: [APP][2.3+][ROOT] Market Helper - spoof your device to download incompatible apps

It didn't work ... Viber stays in code activation and whatsapp says that it's not compatible with tablets :( but at least play store let me install it ...

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] redphx:
This app only helps you install incompatible apps from play store, it doesn't mean that you can use it. About whatsapp, I think the only way to use it is editing build.prop file
[Android Software Development] iJimaniac:
Sweet idea! Unfortunately, I still get "token not found" even after installing your update on your website. I'm running tw-based gingerbread 2.3.5 on a samsung galaxy player 4.0.
[Android Software Development] catharsis79:
can you post the froyo's version to me also ?

tnx
[Android Software Development] redphx:
Can you try again with version 1.1?

Version 1.1 now supports Froyo ;)
[Android Software Development] catharsis79:
tnx a lot!:good:
[Android Software Development] Hedied4me:
Was trying to use this (following your directions) in hopes of downloading Real Racing 3. Unfortunately play store still says I can't. I'm wondering if I need to use this in conjunction with editing my build prop. Any ideas?

Edit: Or would it be better to try using the apk downloader?
[Android Software Development] ock:
Try going to the web version of Play Store and pushing the installation from there
[Android Software Development] CyclingVinnie:
Has anybody used this to get Wallet on a Galaxy 3?
[Android Software Development] Sm0k3d 0uT:
Just curious if this will work with Amazon App Store?
[Android Software Development] barenaked:
Linking back Play Store to the old original device

Hi! Thanks for the great app!

But I have a problem now. I've restored the device to default (Motorola Xoom Wifi) and now I'm not able to install/update some apps that I've already installed before and that are fully compatible (like Google+). These apps simply doesn't appear if I search them into PlayStore from the tablet.

If I look at PlayStore via web, I see that I have two devices named Motorola Xoom. The last one is showing "incompatible" with apps like Google+ and the old one shows it's compatible, but when I click install, nothing happens into my Xoom.

I think I need to relink my "phisical" device to this "old Motorola Xoom" device in Play Store web, but I don't know how.

Can anybody help me?

Thanks a lot!
[Android Software Development] iJimaniac:
Hey, sorry I missed your post, lol. It still says "Token Not Found" in 1.1

Also, my device did come with google services preinstalled.
[Android Software Development] ReiKaz:
I have HTC Desire 310, Android 4.2.2

How to even open app? There is no shortcuts, i open "App manager>Google Play API" and there just "Uninstall"?
[Android Software Development] tamanaco:
As mentioned. elsewhere in this thread, Market Helper 2.0 crashes on LP 5.1. Can someone recommend a similar spoofing app? Searching the web for " market helper for lollipop" finds an app of the same name, but it was last updated on 2013-07-15. I don't think LP was around then.
[Android Software Development] Pings:
I get a FC when I try to activate on my Nexus player running cm12.1
[Android Software Development] Mittul Shah:
How to deal with error 940
[Android Software Development] totalz:
Fangs87, how do you get it to work?

I've also created an co.jp account, but still stuck on step 2.

Can you post your steps? Thanks.

How long is the step2 suppose to take? 15min past and it's still going...
[Android Software Development] Fangs87:
I get gift cards from play-asia.com then redeem them under my japanese account while under an openvpn to japan from vpngate.net google play needs you to setup a basic wallet account but all you really need is name and zipcode i believe to enter a gift card so i entered the bare minimum.
[Android Software Development] coolkillermax:
it's work

it' work for my Lenovo K860i...thanks OP :good:
[Android Software Development] oldman20:
[MENTION=2805145]redphx[/MENTION], make it work on Lollipop, Please!
[Android Software Development] coolkillermax:
Hi OP，after i use few week this market helper didn't work！:(

How to fix？
[Android Software Development] nash:
Works for me Note 4,you have to install reboot and then it works (for me in the second attempt)
[Android Software Development] oldman20:
What's your android version?
[Android Software Development] love4chat:
fc on lollipop!
[Android Software Development] astuermer:
Any chance to get Shield TV integrated?
[Android Software Development] rigattoni:
Hi folks,

I have the problem, that I´m not able to install the APK on my device.

This device is used:

Andoer TV Box CX-998 with a RK3288 chipset and 4.4.2

I can open the installer, but the Install button is not activated. The only button I can use is the Cancel button.

Can I get the Market Helper working on my device? I use it in a car and it should be useful to get some driving related aps to run...
[Android Software Development] N4-NOOB:
I am trying to switch to a tablet profile but it doesn't change. Can anyone help?
[Android Software Development] Spraite25:
Rooted phone, rebooted, launched the app, working like a charm BUT my phone doesn't change name but it seems like a new device appear (instead of changing the name of my phone)

EDIT: tested Play Store from Computer, it seems like there is only one device with the correct name (tested using Nexus 5).

When I try to install an app (Fallout Shelter) I receive the error 940 - how can I fix it?
[Android Software Development] lartomar2002:
Is there a version for unrooted devices yet?
[Android Software Development] c0derman:
damn same sony apps got correct my real phone
[Android Software Development] lartomar2002:
Bump +1
[Android Software Development] vegetaleb:
Can you add devices to the list like HTC M9 and how?

---------- Post added at 11:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 AM ----------

Can you add devices to the list like HTC M9 and how?
[Android Software Development] Raztan:
This is a great little app.

1 request.

It would be cool if it had the option to generate a build.prop with the changes it makes so I could make it permanent.
[Android Software Development] bouvrie:
I'm also looking to add a custom device to the list (Xperia Z4, because of its framework being ported to other devices). Any update? :D
[Android Software Development] puppinoo:
Sorry if I didnì't read the whole thread but I just got a Nvidia Shield TV 16g and it has leanback Google play store installed. Availability of apps is basicalli null. I tried to use Market helper in the hope to add more support but it fails (basically it works but the device is never changed to a supported one). Can anyone tell me if it works on Nvidia Shield and if it doesnt how can I solve this problem?

Thanks.
[Android Software Development] lartomar2002:
I belive it needs to be rooted first.
[Android Software Development] sirxdroid:
And this app is no longer supported/developed and it stopped working completely on some of my devices.
[Android Software Development] coolkillermax:
What devices？
[Android Software Development] puppinoo:
My Nvidia Shiled is rooted. Just Market Helper seems to be ignored.
[Android Software Development] Atharkhan101:
Not working. There are apps on my device like Album and WPS office + PDF. I've changed my to S3 and S5 still wont work. This Concept is very good though.
[Android Software Development] kdb424:
Are you trying to find the apps in the play store after using this? Install them from the web store to the shield (Which will look like the spoofed device). I have used this on my shield TV running stock 1.3 Firmware, and with Full android both.
[Android Software Development] zomgitsanoob:
Has anybody got this to work on Androidx86? i'm running it in virtualbox
[Android Software Development] Doku:
It doesn't work on rooted Xiaomi Mipad which is also based on Nvidia platform. Is this app being updated anymore?
[Android Software Development] dannyxda:
just installed it on the pacman rom for Nexus player.. crashes :(
[Android Software Development] DinethIrusha:
Perfect!

Just installed it on my Nokia X2 works like a charm! thanks! :cyclops:
[Android Software Development] F27:
This app no longer works. Google has patched it up and although Market Helper does change the name of your device listed in your account the apps will still show as incompatible. This is because the parameters of the devices specs are still your original phone and in Googles records have remained unchanged.

It's a pity this app is not longer being developed to make it work again. You can tell by how old the listed phones are in the app.
[Android Software Development] BatDroid:
token not found error on cm11
[Android Software Development] solnyshok:
user account not found on cm13
[Android Software Development] parjas:
Install carrier blocked apps on android

Android (rooted

): Every once in awhile, you hit up the Play Store only to find that the app you want "isn't compatible with your device." Want to try it anyway? Market Helper gives you the power to do so.
[Android Software Development] BatDroid:
everything is okay and works perfect.
[Android Software Development] lartomar2002:
Does not work with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 SM-T800.
[Android Software Development] Mehul.S:
Can something be done regarding the country issues.. Like "the app isn't available for your country".??
[Android Software Development] jcle666:
Give permissions to market helper:

Settings -> Apps, scroll to the Market Helper entry, and make sure the phone, storage, and contacts permissions are granted to the app. Then force stop the app & try again.

I found the solution on disqus. Thanks to Sujan Shrestha to provide it.
[Android Software Development] osk4rin:
I have a problem when I tried to active.

Error user account no found.

Any help please?

Thanks
[Android Software Development] hertz9511:
cant wait for the unrooted ver
[Android Software Development] lartomar2002:
Don't hold your breath the developer has retired. Look at his signature at the top of the thread.
[Android Software Development] Andrey1337:
Does this App work with Clash of Kings? I'm getting an error on BlueStacks saying "Your device isn't compatible with this version."
[Android Software Development] Gullinbursti:
Hi I have token not found error on Android 2.3.7 GT-S5830
[Android Software Development] Bumzilla346:
Help Me

Ever time i try to change something it says User Account not found. Help Please
[Android Software Development] Coeur de Pirate:
Seems to be a very interesting app!

When will the update for non-rooted devices be released?
[Android Software Development] MUK3SH:
really useful app, thanks for sharing
[Android Software Development] Shani Ace:
Is there any alternative for devices that are not rooted?

I got a Blackberry Priv, which sadly is unrootable. I'd like to buy and install Football Manager 2016 Touch, which officially only works on Tablets, so that's why the Play Store won't let me download it on my Priv.

Does anyone know a way that doesn't include root? I've researched that problem, tried several ways to do it, but no luck. So any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Android Software Development] Questioner:
Not worked for the app I wanted- is there a way to spoof the firmware version too?
[Android Software Development] MikoHelp:
Hello , Great App! I could provide Polish language translation if you want :)
[Android Software Development] lover:
Nice app. A xposed module also would be nice to so app emulates the operator even after the reboot
[Android Software Development] 256shadesofgrey:
I just installed the app, and there are no accounts in the list. How do I fix that?
[Android Software Development] dbux:
It shows 'not connected to network' even though it's connected to the Internet. The error message is attached as a Screenshot. What is going wrong here?
[Android Software Development] Cheeky Freddy:
Same here :(
[Android Software Development] bmg002:
I am fairly confident that the problem is either:

1 - the website it pulls the data from for selecting the device is down

2 - the website it pulls the data from for selecting the device changed format

All we can do is wait for the developer to update the app to either point to a new location for the data or store the data locally. Or if you are really ambitious, you could decompile the app and make it point elsewhere, but I don't recommend that. Stealing other peoples work without their consent is never a good idea.

I am attempting to track down his email so we can either get his permission to release a modded version that has a local database instead of a web-based database or have a different site host the data.

EDIT: Thought I should mention I am not the developer and to not know the developer nor the app so I cannot confirm if my guess is correct or not about why that message pops up, but I am fairly confident that is the reason.
[Android Software Development] avariado:
Coincidence or not, after trying Market Helper I got thist error DF-DLA-15 on my tablet whenever I tried to update any pre-installed app through the Google PlayStore.

So if you're having the same problem, erase all data from the PlayStore and Google Play Services apps, at least this worked for me.
[Android Software Development] bmg002:
Is Market helper working again? Last time I tried it, the server was unreachable.
[Android Software Development] avariado:
Hi, bmg002! Well, yes, it did work here, I was able to change the device and download an incompatible app for my tablet. Then I rebooted, device changed to default, everything was apparently OK, but common apps weren't updating anymore. PlayStore was showing an error I've never seen before (DF-DLA-15), perhaps Google didn't like the trick... lol
[Android Software Development] bmg002:
That is good and bad news. Good because the app has been failing for me the past little bit when I start it (it can't get the device list from the web host).

Bad because that error doesn't look like fun. I imagine you have already googled that error a bunch with no success? If not, have you tried clearing your google play store, play services, play framework caches (without rebooting as a reboot will break the market helper tricks)?

Since this is working again, I'll give it a shot tonight and see what happens.

EDIT: also found this page:

http://errorfixer.co/fix-google-play-store-error-df-dla-15-downloading-apps/

the summary of that page: try unmounting and remounting the SD card, or get a newer version of the play store, or try wiping your dalvik cache and rebooting.
[Android Software Development] hannemaster:
Same problem here. nothing seems to help. deleted play store cache and files and rebooted.
[Android Software Development] Iluvatar2000:
for me it just crashes on step 3
[Android Software Development] agsola:
Error. No connection to the internet...

I'm getting this error:

Error. No connection to the internet is currently available. Please connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular data network and try again.

But I've got Internet connection.

It seems like the server with the devices list is down.

Any help?
[Android Software Development] khidashmuhammed:
Can I install Android 5 and up only games/apps on my Android KitKat version using this app??
[Android Software Development] lartomar2002:
I can't get this app to work with my Samsung Galaxy Tab S SM-T800 running custom rom Ironman 2.5 which is Lollipop 5.0.2.?
[Android Software Development] Jeronie:
Model not changed

Name of phone is changed only. Unfortunately model remains the same and Play Store still says, that my smartphone is not compatible with this version.
[Android Software Development] holyprot:
Same here
[Android Software Development] agsola:
It should have been a server problem, since a few days after it worked back again.
[Android Software Development] Bevnrick:
Every time I try it I get this "No WiFi" error - do I need to try it in the middle of the night ?
[Android Software Development] Balliba:
How I can restore my default phone ident when I get "no connection" error?
[Android Software Development] badr50030:
It does not work anymore

Show me a message saying: Error. No connection to the internet is currently available. Please connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular data network and try again.

I have phone : samsung galaxy s3

Market Helper: version 2.0.4
[Android Software Development] TekMonts:
vietnamese language?

Có tiếng Việt ko 3

*Have Vietnamese language?*
[Android Software Development] h4xw4r:
doesnt work on Xperia SP Marshmallow rom

force closes at step 3
[Android Software Development] Maverick87Shaka:
I've just installed the v2.0.4 on my OnePlus3T with Andorid 6.0.1 , can write email for my account.

Without filling account the app doesn't work!
[Android Software Development] Ibuprophen:
This hasn't been updated for quite some time.

The Play Store and Play Services have been updated quite a bit whereas the Market Helper is now no longer compatible with them.

This is an app that I've been considering for a reboot.

Though, it's one of a few apps that apparently has technically been abandoned by the Dev.

Before I go through the process of rebooting an app, based upon it being an abandoned project, there's steps that has to be made beginning with contacting the developer with a fair amount of time for a response then contacting an XDA Admin for them to do what is needed and so on.

Another important, for me, is to consider the balance between how much the member demand is and uniqueness of the app.

What do you all think?

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[Android Software Development] paulatz:
I would like to be able to use this app again, it was really useful. Also, I could not find any alternatives.
[Android Software Development] Darmxz:
This app doesnt work anymore i think.

Im on MM and always FC in step 3.

Its a very useful app :(
[Android Software Development] The:Dude:
I'd be interested in a rebooted version. I mean it seems easier than changing the build.prop every time for one thing..
[Android Software Development] Ibuprophen:
Well I've been working on a reboot for a little while now and it's coming along.

Trying to keep up with my other developments too but, this hasn't been forgotten about.

It takes a little bit of time to get going. It took about 6 months for The SELinux Toggler to get launched and i can't guarantee the length of time for this.

I do like this app as it is a unique and, unfortunately, an abandoned app.

Still some hurdles to overcome but, patience is a virtue.

"Live Long and Prosper..."

~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock

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[Android Software Development] The:Dude:
Cool beans! And I've gone this long without it, I think I can wait a little longer.. ?
[Android Software Development] CLaudioman2009:
any news? i tried changing my buld prop and doesnt work for some games either.
[Android Software Development] Ibuprophen:
I promise you that I've been working on it but, it's just a slow process due to the fact that it's an older version in areas that needs to be updated for current compatibility challenges with MM & N.

I currently have a total of 3 new projects in the works on top of my current developments.

Right now, I've been providing some aid to Chainfire regarding the SuperSU issues that I've also been experiencing.

As I've previously posted, i can't guarantee a time frame for it's reboot release but, it will come.

Thank you for your understanding :)

"Live Long and Prosper..."

~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock

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[Android Software Development] CLaudioman2009:
meanwhile can we change buildprop and get acces to some games? i changed my build prop manually and it doesnt work with my note 2 for pokemos go for example.. or maybe the playstore is detecting my root . i dont know
[Android Software Development] Ibuprophen:
There's many guides within the Forum that outlines this.

One of the many guides...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1948558

I can't, personally, endorse any of the threads...

"Live Long and Prosper..."

~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock

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