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[Gen8 Android Development] chrulri:
Boot into the recovery mode (Shutdown -> Power on and press "Volume Down" button until the recovery screen shows up) and then completely format the device :) after that it has no firmware anymore (except the recovery firmware) so you need to plug usb in and upload the froyo firmware (use the newest: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=875393 )
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
The reset instructions (link) are in the original post.
[Gen8 Android Development] eWay:
this seems to be it ...

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:

WARNING: You cannot install this appInstaller if you installed gApps4Archos or any other gApps installer. Anytime you switch appInstaller programs, you MUST reset your device back to stock. If you've NEVER installed ANY market/gApps installer, then your good... no need to reset.

NOTE: If you've ONLY used my appInstaller, then you can REMOVE the old files using my app and re-install the apps at the same time, then REBOOT. If you still get Market issues, sorry.. you MUST reset your device and install this fresh.Honeslty, I'd recommend a reset and install v4 from a fresh install.

1. Download - http://code.google.com/p/archos-apps...downloads/list

2. Copy download to your device via USB (if you didnt download directly using your Archos)

3. Use 'Files' app to locate gAppsInstaller, then execute/install it

4. Choose install core apps or choose to install your own packaged 'apps.zip' file located on the internal drive (not sdcard). There maybe a short delay after you tap an install button (its installing and you'll be notified when its done, about 5-10 seconds)

5. REBOOT!!

6. Follow the Market FIX instructions below

MARKET FIX:

This will get you most missing apps from the market, except some "protect market apps" like NYTimes.

1. Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Market (Clear Cache then 'Force Stop' -- DO NOT clear data)

2. Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Google Services Framework (Clear data then 'Force Stop')

3. REBOOT again

Market Fix video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-ny...yer_embedded#!

If you do this correctly you will find most missing apps like 'Copilot Live USA' in the Market. However, some apps require certain features (like a GPS or Cell chip) and will not show up in the Market. Basically, if you search for application "MyGPS" and "MyGPS" is coded to REQUIRE a GPS chip, then the Android market will NOT show this app in the Market for our Archos Device because is lacks a GPS chip.

RESET DEVICE:

Follow these instructions to reset your Archos Gen8: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopi...=42437&start=0
[Gen8 Android Development] eWay:
Sounds good ... thanks !
[Gen8 Android Development] denoxster:
Sorry for noob question.

Will this installer works for other device other than archos?

I have A70IT but still using old installer and I have elocity A7 coming today, just wondering if I can use this installer on A7.

Thank you.
[Gen8 Android Development] czesiu:
I would add info that market is english only (at least thats the way it works for me :) )
[Gen8 Android Development] ryoung07:
I would like to know this as well. Just got my A7 and it is awesome with the exception of no google apps.

Tbanks.
[Gen8 Android Development] e4xda:
I tried installing the older gapps4archos on the Sylvania 7" tablet - no dice. I would not expect it to work on the A7 but it shouldn't hurt to try.
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
I think if you go into your settings and put your whole device into ENGLISH, then back to your language, it will fix the Market's language.I read that somewhere.
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
It wont work for other devices. It works for Archos because those sly Archos developers put symlinks into the core linux build.

Symlinks files point to other folders/files that may or may not exist (/system/app/0Vendiing.apk) to another possible file (/data/test/froyo/system/app/Vending.apk).

Basically, Archos put all the required gApp Symlinks files into the read-only system/app directory so later us techy's could copy all the required REAL files into the /data/test/froyo/system/app directoy.

This is how the /system/app directory looks for example... all the zero prefixed files are "shortcuts" or symlinks to where the REAL files could exist. If other Andorid devices did this, then you could manually copy the required market files to where ever the other company decided for symlink locations.

/system/app $ ls -l

0GenieWidget.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/GenieWidget.apk

0Gmail.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/Gmail.apk

0MarketUpdater.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/MarketUpdater.apk

0NetworkLocation.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/NetworkLocation.apk

0Vending.apk -> /data/test/froyo/system/app/Vending.apk

AccountAndSyncSettings.apk

AosUpdate.apk

ApplicationsProvider.apk

ArchosWidget.apk

...etc...etc..etc...
[Gen8 Android Development] eWay:
Market runs even without the fix

Here ist how it worked for me without the fix:

- before installing the market-app I flashed the latest ROM ( link below ).

- then installed the gappsV4

- reboot

- started the gappsV4

- used core only install

- when trying to register my g-account the app got an error and could not be terminated

- forced reboot

- started market

- entered my g-account data - this time no errors, no hung ups - the market started smoothly and showed ALL APPS !!

OK, except e.g. the Pandora Radio ( as seen in the YouTube video ), which is also my favourite :-( But this might be due to the f.King territory restrictions. Pandora seems to run in the US only. Too bad, I love it !!
[Gen8 Android Development] eWay:
Depends on your system language

Your tablet is probably either running in english or e.g. polish, that market might not support and then defaults to english.

My Froyo is running in german and market runs also in german.
[Gen8 Android Development] czesiu:
thanks for info

that seems weird - market version that supports multiple languages but not all languages... I would guess I managed to install this thing in some special way ;)

req to all: What other languages work?
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
Did you try my suggestion? Change the device itself to English under settings, then back to your language?
[Gen8 Android Development] thiazzi:
The market fix worked for me until the latest (Dec 16) firmware update. Now half my programs aren't showing up again.. any ideas?
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
retracted post -
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
Did you re-do the Market fix with clearing the cache?
[Gen8 Android Development] thiazzi:
Tried several times. Have you done it successfully?
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
I'm seeing my normal missing apps like maps, ultra-keyboard, copilot, etc. Seems normal.
[Gen8 Android Development] thiazzi:
Perhaps I'm just looking for usual missing ones, then.
[Gen8 Android Development] fullthrottleenergy:
That's odd. I'm seeing all those apps on the market. Running the latest firmware.
[Gen8 Android Development] czesiu:
yes, does not help
[Gen8 Android Development] cajl:
i have the market in french
[Gen8 Android Development] DropZite:
New Archos 70IT, updated to the latest firmware 2.0.71 and installed this version of the market app. Market app is working fine, tried the market fix it doesn't seem to work. I still can't see a lot of apps like copilot, titanium backup, ultra-keyboard, pandora, etc.

I tried both installation choice core only and core with apps, both doesn't work with the market fix. :(
[Gen8 Android Development] OminousE:
All those apps you mentioned are available on appbrain, which you can download using market. What's the use of titanium backup if you don't have root?
[Gen8 Android Development] kn1ghts:
Anyone having issue with installing apps from a fresh format? I'm able to install gAAppsInstaller_v4 and see all of the apps. Click any app to install and it just sit there and doesn't download to install. I've reformatted it twice and got the same result. Works before I ran the format to get to the latest firmware.

I can go into AppsLib and run the install without any issue.
[Gen8 Android Development] freddy999:
knights,

I had the exact issue last night after upgrading from 1.0.84 to 2.0.71. I tried everything. It was futile. After I totally reformated the whole device from the recovery menu and installed 2.0.71 and then market v4 following the directions here (Including the zips), the problem went away. The only thing I did not try was to clear data or cache from the download manager. That is one spot that might help and I didn't think to try until I had started a total wipe.

If you log into google talk you might get 1 download to start, but the problem will re-manifest itself in minutes.

Freddy99
[Gen8 Android Development] grassfrog:
Hi.

Sorry if I'm asking a question that's maybe been answered before. But I wonder if it's possible to get the newest market version installed? I have done a full swipe (firmware 2.0.71) and installed gAppsInstaller_v4, and everything is running perfect, but I can't get market to update to newest version. Thanks in advance.

Edit: Anyone?
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
New 2.2.6 Market findings... well I think the Vending.apk 2.2.6 floating around isn't made for the large screens as the errors seem to suggest the Vending code blows up loading the Promoted gifs...

The following is a trace of a FC using a fresh reset/load of the new 2.2.6.

I'm wondering if we get a hold of a Vending.apk from the Samsung Tab if that would be more stable.

edit

: I visited the xda Samsung Tab forum and they seem to be using the Vending file from the Nexus (which is the same I tested with), so I really don't know why the new market is unstable on the Archos... <sigh>
[Gen8 Android Development] kn1ghts:
Thanks Freddy, installed it again with apps.zip did resolved the downloading issue. Clearing data and cache didn't work for me.
[Gen8 Android Development] DropZite:
Can you download directly from appbrain? I tried it last night and it's redirecting me back to market and then market would say it can't locate the page/file or something like that.
[Gen8 Android Development] czesiu:
no :)

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[Gen8 Android Development] yugurtungue:
Market doesn`t download

I have installed new firm. Then I installed gAppsInstaller_v4.

I followed the instructions, but market can´t download any app. It says "starting download".

I tried everything: a factory reset (from the config menu in android) several times, then tried v2 and v4. No way. Always same result.

Also I lost appslib and Trash Icon.

I don´t know what to do. Can anybody help me?

Thanks in advance.
[Gen8 Android Development] kvanpelt:
my experience - location services/new market.

FW 2.0.54

Installed gappsintaller_v3.apk and was able to install market 2.2.6 but wifi location services did not work.

FW 2.0.71

Did format to install

Installed gappsinstaller_v4.apk wifi location services now worked but I was unable to install market 2.2.6

reset android

installed gappsinstaller_v3.apk wifi location services did not work but I was able to install market 2.2.6 (and it worked)

reset and went back to ..._v4 because I wanted location services more than a new interface to the market.

PS: Archos 7o IT 8GB
[Gen8 Android Development] kn1ghts:
I ran into the same issues and freddy999 helped me out. Reset it and reinstall v4 with apps and it will work.
[Gen8 Android Development] Spigaw:
Market 2.2.7 on my A101 IT

I just cleared the cache of the Android Market, and the 2.2.7 (!) version of the Market appeared, almost magically! Enjoy! :D
[Gen8 Android Development] OminousE:
I have appslib market, v4 market and appbrain market. I've just installed some battery status app from appbrain. So for me it works. I've updated my firmware from 1.0.84 -> 2.0.54 -> 2.0.71 always update. Never did reformat or ...

I've installed first time market v4 on 2.0.54. Once did the market fix... that's it.

I don't care about new market looks... so i'll just wait for v5 that is stable enough to update.
[Gen8 Android Development] whoelsec:
I guess that is why my market still stuck at 1.82. Previously I used V3 and it automatically updated to 2.12 (then latest), and yes location not working. Now I'm using V4, location is working but Market refused to update to the latest version.

Kenyu, nothing can be done about it? Is V5 coming soon??
[Gen8 Android Development] whoelsec:
Which version of market did you install? V3 or V4?
[Gen8 Android Development] mrkniceguy:
Updated from v3 to v4. At first I tried uninstalling v3 and then installing v4, rebooting and market wouldn't open. So I grabbed the new frimware, wiped and installed v4, did the market fix (seeing LauncherPro now) and everything seems to be going swimmingly.

I'm about to test and see if I can force the new market to show up. Before I updated to v4 I had it, but haven't tried it since. I'll let you know how it goes.
[Gen8 Android Development] mrkniceguy:
You can still use Titanium to backup the APKs, just not the data with them. Just make sure you turn off compression (otherwise you get a .apk.gz output)
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
I really want SparkChess, but it won't show up in the Market.. tried email method.. didn't work.. anyone know where to get a apk package of this?

Thank you!
[Gen8 Android Development] faldiin:
Try asking this in the General Forum. You may get the app you are looking for. This thread is more about the Market getting installed and you may not get any help. This is not a Flame. Trying to help you.

Faldiin
[Gen8 Android Development] Werewolf.fr:
Which market did you have before ? What kind of installation ? Thanks !! :)
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
The Vending.apk for Market 2.2.6 on this site might be good for v5??

Attached.. new members can't post links.
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
Never-mind last post.. I guess Market 2.2.7 is now out and works better with larger displays.
[Gen8 Android Development] tonyz3:
weird stuff

I have to ask a question about my mkt. A few weeks ago I ran kenyu v4, well at least i thought I was. I never had issues with mkt and apps not being there until today when my angry birds Was gone. So after getting it back by sideloading I started to sniff around my system. (running 2.2 With most recent firm update). also followed kenyu directions when i installed gappinstl v4 picked core apps rebooted etc

Soo under mg apps I look under all apps and market says ver 1.82 and gapsinst i open says ver 1 however when i installed v4 ; v1 was not there. i even see versin 4 in the file mgr

What steps need to be done to fix this?
[Gen8 Android Development] Robredo:
Android sucks

I'm on firmware 2.0.71. I installed the gAppsInstaller_v4. Market loaded fine. But I couldn't connect to my home WiFi any more. Have to uninstall it to get the WiFi back.

I installed Market 2.2.6 but it didn't load :mad:

Why is it so difficult to install Market? Android really sucks :mad:
[Gen8 Android Development] faldiin:
This is an issue with Archos not getting the right license to use the Market. Market is no Open Source. Android is. This is to protect apps that you pay for. Also they control the money and then if you buy something it is secure. If it was open source you don't know who is watching that CC go through.

Only Archos can fix this. Not Google.

Faldiin
[Gen8 Android Development] Robredo:
Thanks for the explanation! Okay so Market is not a normal application. Guess I can forget about it then. My Wifi connection is more important to me.

First impression with Android is extremely bad. Really tied of wasting countless hours searching through forums and jumping from links to links, and ending up with more and more issues :mad:
[Gen8 Android Development] faldiin:
Please dont let this be the best experience you get for Andriod. There is a lot of good about it and Archos made a great device but lacked in software setup. This is a sad but common issue at first. It has taken 4 months to get the Samsung Galaxy to such a good status. There is a lot of work that went into it from people in these Forums. Please keep that in mind for your next time :) I say this after being a member of Andriod of over a year. I would not change it.

Faldiin
[Gen8 Android Development] stephen44:
I must be a sad person :rolleyes: - this is the bit I enjoy the most from being an early adopter - once the device is "fixed" - I lose interest and move onto the next "challenge"

- you know the excitement of reading the forums to see what people have found/fixed etc :D

- Stephen
[Gen8 Android Development] lolo33:
No, it's google fault.
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
I have attached a Vending.apk which contains the latest Android Market 2.2.7

With the current gAppsIntaller_v4 my pictures in the pictures folder get deleted on reboot. Running on Archos 101. Thought you might want to know of that bug.

Tesla
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
gAppsInstaller_v5 released

The only issue is that WiFi location doesn't work now. It's the same files (except Vending.apk) as v4, but somehow... the newer Market (Vending.apk) breaks it. I even went back to v1 where the Market updated on its own, but once the Market updated to 2.2.7... wifi location stopped working.... <shrug>. No clue as of yet...

Some better news is that I now sign the core files with the same certificate using SignAPK! What this means is I can release updates and you shouldn't have to RESET. You DO have to reset to get to V5 because I have no clue what the V4 certificates/keys are.

If you want the new Market and DONT care about auto-wifi-location, then RESET/UPDATE... if you CARE about wifi-auto-location... DONT update...
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
Thank you!

Do you know why the pictures get deleted in the pictures folder? Have you tested this issue? After installed, I load pictures into the picture folder and then they get deleted on reboot. Archos 101.

Thanks,

Tesla
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
Umm, I don't think that had anything to do with the gAppsInstaller.
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
If I reset the tablet, I don't have the problem, but with the market installed I do.
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
What pictures folder? Can you explain it a bit more?

Thanks!
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
Now I'm not sure what is causing the problem. :( I just hooked up the tablet to the computer via usb and then when I disconnected all the pictures were gone again with the Market not installed. I've had this happen without hooking up to the computer, just rebooting the tablet. So frustrating not knowing what is wrong because this was one of the main reasons for getting the tablet. I'll do some google searching to see if I can find anyone else with this problem.

Tesla
[Gen8 Android Development] lolo33:
Perhaps problem with your library.
[Gen8 Android Development] freddy999:
This is a known issue. Go to settings and force a multimedia update.
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
Thank you! I searched on Google and couldn't find the solution anywhere. Just one question.. how do I do that. I can't find that in the settings.

There was a firmware update from 2.0.54 to 2.0.71. Will that fix it?

Thank you and sorry this went off topic.
[Gen8 Android Development] ArchosGamer:
disappearing files

Were your pictures stored on an SD card?

Pictures disappearing off SD cards is a known issue. The workaround is to create an empty file named ".nomedia" (without the quotes) and put that in the SD card directory where files are disappearing from.

People have also noted that files can disappear if you unplug the USB cable without first going to the usb option on the computer task bar and telling it to "safely remove" unmount the connected usb device (archos system).

Like others have said the disappearing files are unrelated to the Google Market.
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
Thank you! Yes, I now see it isn't related.. just a coincidence that it happened after I installed Google Market and then worked for awhile after I reset the tablet.

Edit: About the pictures.. they weren't on the SD card and were in the main Pictures folder and I have been using the taskbar to remove the tablet. If the firmware update doesn't fix the problem I'll add .nomedia to the folder and see if that fixes it.

Tesla
[Gen8 Android Development] freddy999:
Opps, (well maybe opps). I've read about 2 totally separate issues you may be describing. The one I was trying to fix is that the multimedia library up-date does not work well. I had that issue myself. After the update and at times after a boot the media library fails to show things like pictures in the gallery and such, because they have not been properly indexed. The files still really exist, they just don't show up where they should. In this case the fix is to force the library to update. The other is when files really disappear from the physical storage, which is the one that ArchosGamer gave you the fix to which I have not seen happen myself (and seems less widespread?) which could well be at times, operator error failing to unmount media.

Based on you info, "Edit: About the pictures.. they weren't on the SD card and were in the main Pictures folder" I assume the files still really exist and you are experiencing the first issue. Did you go and look with the files program to see if the files still exist or did you rely on the gallery app or such to show them to you?

Which issue do you have??
[Gen8 Android Development] jutley:
can we install v5 installer over v4?
[Gen8 Android Development] Tesla74:
The disappearing files (actually deleted) from the folder. I did a firmware update. Hopefully that fixed the issue.

Thank you all and once again sorry for taking this thread off topic.

Tesla
[Gen8 Android Development] freddy999:
Now, in the meantime, my real question which is aimed at a few of you who understand the android system much better than I.

Please understand, I am a novice, although an engineer and I do have a fair amount of experience with the jailbroken Apples and a fair amount of programming experience from years ago. I am new to the android device and I am learning, so forgive the gaps in knowledge and admitted ignorance.

Obviously the gapp installer is writing apps to a given directory and is likely changing folder permissions to do so as these apps can not install normally. And the v4 version installed Gmail, Google voice, maps, voice search and youtube from a separate zip file if you asked it to.

What exactly is it doing as far as folder permissions and does the gapp installer have some special user rights beyond a normal user????

Is this a key to maybe installing something to gain easy root access or to lessen the need for real root access?

Please forgive me if I am going a wrong direction.
[Gen8 Android Development] ArchosGamer:
v5 installation

My understanding of kenyu73's files is that you can install the newer versions over the older versions (as long as they are his older versions, and not the gApps4Archos2 version - that's not his creation - that is floating out there). You'll still have to reboot your system with v5, but any versions after this will apparently work without the reboot after update.
[Gen8 Android Development] kenyu73:
You'll have to RESET your device for V5, but you shouldn't have to going forward. All future updates should be go over the previous without a reset. Basically, V5 should be the LAST reset we'll need...
[Gen8 Android Development] Grenad':
Nope. You MUST reset Android if you want to install the new version of the Market, i tried to install it without reset, i uninstalled the previous version, i installed the new version on it and i've got FCs. I reseted Android and i re-installed it, no more FCs.