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[Q] Missing apps on market

Hi,
I've patched my market with this patch :
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831782
Some apps that weren't showing are now showing on the market but a lot are missing
I can't find Paypal app and all the Up-Front Works apps (Androlib does not say they are no longer available (bit.ly/cR6tfA))
My provider is SFR (France)
A friend who has a wildfire and used the same patch can see these apps on his market (His provider is Orange (France))
Is there a way to get these apps on my phone ?
Thanks

Try: Market Enabler. It is an .apk file that you just have to transfer to your SD, and then install it from your preferred file manager.
Make sure you also do this;
[from Sympnotics Thread]
".....4 - After flashing the market, you still can't see more apps ? You'll need to go to "Settings", from there go to Applications -> Manage Applications -> All -> find the Market app ==> Purge its datas & caches......"
This has worked 200% of the time for me, W I T H O U T fail.

I can see more applications with MarketEnabler but not those I need.
I also erased the market data and nothing has changed
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Go use appbrain
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Kunaren said:
Hi,
I've patched my market with this patch :
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831782
Some apps that weren't showing are now showing on the market but a lot are missing
I can't find Paypal app and all the Up-Front Works apps (Androlib does not say they are no longer available (bit.ly/cR6tfA))
My provider is SFR (France)
A friend who has a wildfire and used the same patch can see these apps on his market (His provider is Orange (France))
Is there a way to get these apps on my phone ?
Thanks
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Hi dude, there's a topic for this kind of questions (which is the one you downloaded the patch on) that's a better place to answer/ask questions and keep a trace of it for other people and to keep this forum "clean".
That being said, I just updated the thread, and I can see paypal without using MarketEnabler, I'm on SFR too. Flash the V4, check if it's blue, search for paypal, if you still can't see it, post a reply.

no apps market

hi
just got a new htc desire hd
and there is no android market on the phone
how can i install it to the phone
thanks

Are you definitely sure that it isn't there? Considering that it does come installed stock.
Otherwise, install it from this link: http://code.google.com/p/synergy-base/source/browse/trunk/system/app/Vending.apk?r=239
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You really should go back to wherever you bought it from and ask for an explanation.
If that doesn't work out for you, a simple way to install it without connecting it to your computer would be to install ROM Manager and then install Google Apps from there. I personally would take the new Market from the XDAForums.
Hey, if you are going to install the market, it might as well be the new one.

How can he install ROM Manager easily without the Market, and what use would that be? I've merely provided the apk, that's all there is to it.
To the OP, remember to allow installing from unknown sources under Settings > Applicationa
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I see your point.
I was just assuming that if he didn't have the market, he probably didn't have some g apps either.
Doing it either way is easy enough, and in any case, and if you're going to install through an apk, then you might as well take the new one (that said, I haven't checked out your link as yet).

Does ROM Manager give a flashable package or a bunch of apks? Because again, if he isn't rooted, he can't flash zips either...knowing ROM Manager, I'm presuming they are zips.
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ROM Manager deals with installing Google Apps the same way it deals with any other ROM. It is a pretty useful thing tto hhave, especially because a lot of ROMs ship without Google apps.
So yeah, I'm guessing that you would have to root.

http://phandroid.com/2011/07/12/get-the-new-android-market-now-download/
New market app available for download! Just drag onto your SD card and install away hope this helps!

managed to get market 1.82 on the phone but is crashes alot, but atleast i can download stuff.
tryed the new market and it wont even start, it crashes as soon as it starts up

shakennotstirred said:
managed to get market 1.82 on the phone but is crashes alot, but atleast i can download stuff.
tryed the new market and it wont even start, it crashes as soon as it starts up
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That's really strange, I've had no problems at all with mine! What ROM are you running? Maybe its a bug?
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Sugggest you back to shop to ask for an explain. By default it comes with HTC Sense and all Google apps. If you sure it is not there, maybe the shop flash you another customized rom?

as far as know its the standard rom the phone came with
its wasn't root etc.
its not a UK phone its from Kuwait but it has English etc on it
i was wondering if it doesn't have apps market as standard in that country??
i got it online so would mean posting back, emailed them and that dont understand why it didnt have the market on.

shakennotstirred said:
as far as know its the standard rom the phone came with
its wasn't root etc.
its not a UK phone its from Kuwait but it has English etc on it
i was wondering if it doesn't have apps market as standard in that country??
i got it online so would mean posting back, emailed them and that dont understand why it didnt have the market on.
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If you go to settings > about phone > software, could you post the info from there on here please? Just to determine whether your ROM is standard or not
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You can get the latest Android Market.apk from here.
(It's also on XDA in a few threads.)
EDIT: Sorry, nevermind. I missed the replies on page 1.

Dixi1801 said:
If you go to settings > about phone > software, could you post the info from there on here please? Just to determine whether your ROM is standard or not
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hi
its says
android version 2.2
baseband 12.28e.60.140fu_26.04.02.17_m2
kernel 2.6.32.21-g88454e0 htc-kernel
build 1.83.466.5
software 183.466.5
webkit 3.1

shakennotstirred said:
hi
its says
android version 2.2
baseband 12.28e.60.140fu_26.04.02.17_m2
kernel 2.6.32.21-g88454e0 htc-kernel
build 1.83.466.5
software 183.466.5
webkit 3.1
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Hmm...all stock. Strange.
Did you install the Vending.apk from my link, and did that work? 1.86 is very old, that might be why it doesn't work as well.
If mine didn't work, I can fetch the previous version for you.
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lambomanx1 said:
Hmm...all stock. Strange.
Did you install the Vending.apk from my link, and did that work? 1.86 is very old, that might be why it doesn't work as well.
If mine didn't work, I can fetch the previous version for you.
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no the vending.apk didnt work
the 1.86 was the only one that will start up

shakennotstirred said:
no the vending.apk didnt work
the 1.86 was the only one that will start up
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try to flash this Stock 1.32 RUU http://iloveabath.co.uk/index.php?d....140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe

Maybe you could try deleting the data from the app by going to settings > applications > manage applications and find market and press delete data or whatever hope this works!
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Have you considered rooting the device and flashing a new rom?
Video / 'XDA Guides'

How to change device name for market?

today i wanted to buy Animating Touch from PC market but it says not compatible device. how can i change HD2 name for example to Desire HD?
thanks
have search a lot and get nothing

Since this new market i have the same problem! "Your device is not compatible". With lots of apps. At least, the new facebook app is not installable due to this restriction.
Any ideas how to fix that little problem?
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You have two options:
1- Forget about installing most apps (as most of the apps are incompatible with our "Androided HD2")
2- Remove the new market, and install the old one (v 2.X.X.XX) and use market enabler + edit build.prop to match the device's compatibility.

Thx man, i'll try this tomorrow!!
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Marvlesz said:
You have two options:
1- Forget about installing most apps (as most of the apps are incompatible with our "Androided HD2")
2- Remove the new market, and install the old one (v 2.X.X.XX) and use market enabler + edit build.prop to match the device's compatibility.
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Where do I download these? I have the new sprint galaxy s2 and it says many things are not compatible. Help!

DeeXii said:
Where do I download these? I have the new sprint galaxy s2 and it says many things are not compatible. Help!
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Here is the old market:
https://sites.google.com/site/droidlife35/home/android_market.apk?attredirects=0
install normally, and freeze market updater using Titanium Backup Pro or remove "MarketUpdater.apk" from /system/app/ (after making a backup) then go to settings>app>manage>market>uninstall updates.
And the build.prop is located in your phone in /system/
edit the following lines:
Code:
ro.product.model=
ro.product.brand=
ro.product.name=
ro.product.device=
ro.product.board=
ro.product.manufacturer=
to match the ones on the device you want to disguise as.
market enabler can be found in the market (requires root)

Marvlesz said:
You have two options:
1- Forget about installing most apps (as most of the apps are incompatible with our "Androided HD2")
2- Remove the new market, and install the old one (v 2.X.X.XX) and use market enabler + edit build.prop to match the device's compatibility.
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What does the new market use to determine compatibility? It sounds like it used to use SIM + build.prop data, but now uses something else. IMEI maybe?
It looks like the apps just specify which features they use and the market determines if your device supports all those features. Which leads me to think that the market either has some profile for the HD2 or we are being evaluated using some "default" profile for unknown devices. Given this, is it know what features the market thinks the HD2 supports vs. does not support? Is there a way to get Google to update (or create) the profile for the HD2?
Thanks

Phreznl said:
What does the new market use to determine compatibility? It sounds like it used to use SIM + build.prop data, but now uses something else. IMEI maybe?
It looks like the apps just specify which features they use and the market determines if your device supports all those features. Which leads me to think that the market either has some profile for the HD2 or we are being evaluated using some "default" profile for unknown devices. Given this, is it know what features the market thinks the HD2 supports vs. does not support? Is there a way to get Google to update (or create) the profile for the HD2?
Thanks
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Yeah I think that's just it. It looks for device's identity(in build.prop), LCD Density and SIM's number.

Hi I'm pretty new to this and I don't really know how to get rid of the marketupdater.apk. I have the AmeriCan Android SD method for HD2, any help would be great!
Thanks.

Natwest App now available but I can't download it

Hi guys
I am using a HTC Desire HD and I can not find the application in the market place.
So i've checked android market on my PC, I can see the natwest app but it is telling me that my device is not compatible. Any ideas?
Can I get hold of the APK from my brothers phone who is able to download it fine on his Galaxy S2?
Thanks!

It looks pretty cool. I need to save money so it would be good to have something to constantly remind me of how poor I am. I'm in Japan so I wouldn't be able to use it or install it from here.
I'm curious if you can install the APK and get it running. Root Explorer (File Manager) is the type of app which will easily find it probably in the data/app folder.
Seeing as it's a free app, if you can get the apk please pm me. I'd like to try it too just out of curiosity.

Have you modified your LCD density in your build.prop? Try changing it back to 240 then install from the market.

Hi Guys,
I have the exact same problem. Running Desire HD with AR 6.1.3. I am having problems downloading this app and a few others. I have tried the following with no luck.
- Changed LCD Density to 160 and cleared market data and cache
- Changed LCD Density to 240 and cleared market data and cache
- Used LCD Resolution to set the density instead of Rom Toolkit and repeated the steps above.
I am currently using market version 3.1.6 but have tried downgrading to market 3.1.5 but this did not help, also tried all of the above combinations whilst resetting the google services framework with no luck. (told this may help)
I do not understand the checks that the market / google perform on each device to determine compatibility but would it be possible they are checking for root via the SU command - maybe this was a condition of natwest being a secure app? (I have heard they have done this with google video)
This is the only app that I really need, and cant find an apk!
Thanks for any help!

andyharney said:
Have you modified your LCD density in your build.prop? Try changing it back to 240 then install from the market.
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theres always the third party way

Aamir.Badat said:
theres always the third party way
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True, but I wouldn't suggest installing a Banking app from anywhere other than the Android Market.
@alex-qts - Did you reboot between making the changes? AFAIK the only what the market would know if you had root was if it requested root, and you accepted it. I could be wrong.

@alex-qts - Did you reboot between making the changes? AFAIK the only what the market would know if you had root was if it requested root said:
I rebooted after every screen change, but each time I go to install I get the same yellow incompatibility bar and no download button. Strange thing is - I was also having this same issue for the autotrader app, and the LCD density / clear cache trick has worked for that app, but not the natwest? strange.
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I had exactly this problem and also wanted to install this only from the Market.
I have had success by following these instructions to change the build fingerprint to something that is supported. I use ARHD 6.1.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18147141&postcount=53120
If it works then credit to wjsturgis3.
It contains the following edit to build.prop which fixes the market issue. The existing ro.build.fingerprint line is replaced with the following:
# Switch fingerprint when there is a US release of 2.3.5
# Original
# ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.5/GRJ90/150597.1:user/release-keys
# Modified for better Market access
ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.3/GRI40/87995:user/release-keys
Rebooted and I was then able to download directly from the Market and have just passed security and it's working a treat.
John

japester36 said:
I had exactly this problem and also wanted to install this only from the Market.
I have had success by following these instructions to change the build fingerprint to something that is supported. I use ARHD 6.1.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18147141&postcount=53120
If it works then credit to wjsturgis3.
It contains the following edit to build.prop which fixes the market issue. The existing ro.build.fingerprint line is replaced with the following:
# Switch fingerprint when there is a US release of 2.3.5
# Original
# ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.5/GRJ90/150597.1:user/release-keys
# Modified for better Market access
ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.3/GRI40/87995:user/release-keys
Rebooted and I was then able to download directly from the Market and have just passed security and it's working a treat.
John
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Hi John,
do you have a link to this file please or provide some instructions on how to do this please?

winwiz said:
Hi John,
do you have a link to this file please or provide some instructions on how to do this please?
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this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18793470&postcount=5703
Update: This has worked! thanks John

winwiz said:
this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18793470&postcount=5703
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That includes the fingerprint fix but I wouldn't use it as it also has some other items which you may not want, such as Advanced Power Menu.
To do it yourself - You need to be rooted, take a nandroid backup, and then take a copy of the original build.prop file found in /system/ - then just edit the original using ES File Explorer and the built in ES Note Editor to include the new fingerprint line:-
ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_ace/ace:2.3.3/GRI40/87995:user/release-keys
AND put a # symbol at the beginning of the old ro.build.fingerprint line to comment it out. Still useful for future reference.
Reboot and it should work, but just for completeness, I also cleared the data from the Market in Settings>Applications.
Hope this helps,
John

thanks guys I can confirm that editing the build.prop file works! I now have the natwest app!
I simply used the following command to copy the build.prop file onto my computer, then edited and copied back to system folder using root explorer (renamed old build.prop that was in the system root)
adb pull /system/build.prop build.prop
Sorry if my instructions are not great, but it was my first time editing the build.prop file.
Thanks Again!

andyharney said:
True, but I wouldn't suggest installing a Banking app from anywhere other than the Android Market.
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True said my friend
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I've searched Natwest on the market, but only seeing 2 results, neither of them being official apps?
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mushtafa said:
I've searched Natwest on the market, but only seeing 2 results, neither of them being official apps?
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Heres the link
I am using BlackIce and had to change the DPI back to default before I could download the app, but in the past i have managed quite adequatley using the natwest website which I believe has greater functionality over the app, anyway will give it a go once I have cleared security

Thanks for the link. It's telling me my phone isn't compatible?
I've not changed my DPI settings, but how can I check the settings in case the ROM has changed it? (I'm running ARHD 6.1.2)
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using Tapatalk

Thankyou for the fix. Didn't even know they'd released an app till this thread and then to find I wasn't compatible. At least I already knew how to fix it.
Will hit thanks when I get home.
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i searched market apps for natwest and it was top of the list

mushtafa said:
Thanks for the link. It's telling me my phone isn't compatible?
I've not changed my DPI settings, but how can I check the settings in case the ROM has changed it? (I'm running ARHD 6.1.2)
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using Tapatalk
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open build.prop (/system/build.prop), with a suitable text editor and you shuld find a line similar to below
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
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If that reads anything other than 240 your DPI has been changed.

Many thanks for the help, mine says 240.
What does it actually mean? Is it the resolution? Is it noticeable if I set it to 200, and will everything else still work ok?
I know this is off topic, but it is a complete nightmare trying to search forums with tapatalk.
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Overcome 4.0.0 - Apps not compatible

New thread on listing the apps which are not compatible or just FC
Assumption: Everyone has done a full wipe as per Overcome instructions.
Your build must be from stock rom as instructed from Overcome team.
Then comparisons can be made...
P1000 GSM UK/EU model
GO Keyboard
Winamp
Some themes for ADW EX launcher - ADW EX does work.
Getting a lot of FCs on 4.0.0
What are other users of 4.0.0 finding ?
Any ideas how to fix/patch or work arounds.

I have just degraded from 2.3.5 to 2.3.3 Overcome 7 v4.0.0 rom and kernel and is working fine with most of the apps.
I followed the steps on this site as a guide:
< http://www.moniroth.com/mobile/android/how-to-install-overcome-rom-on-galaxy-tab-p1000.mh>, but download the stock rom and overcome 7 v4 rom from:
< http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384>, as the p1000.overcometeam.com site seem to be down.
I used the wipe version, and reinstalled back all my previous apps one by one and all are working fine.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Maybe you wana try fixing permissions at the recovery menu, I was told that would resolve most of the FCs issue.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

I dont have problem that U list
I dont have the problem you list....but i found Bug when we play the gameloft game...it will lag..and somtimes FC....

Winamp works just fine for me like everything else in Overcome.
Sent from my European p1000 running overcome 4.00

ferraritm said:
I have just degraded from 2.3.5 to 2.3.3 Overcome 7 v4.0.0 rom and kernel and is working fine with most of the apps.
I followed the steps on this site as a guide:
< http://www.moniroth.com/mobile/android/how-to-install-overcome-rom-on-galaxy-tab-p1000.mh>, but download the stock rom and overcome 7 v4 rom from:
< http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384>, as the p1000.overcometeam.com site seem to be down.
I used the wipe version, and reinstalled back all my previous apps one by one and all are working
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Yep I've done two full wipes.
I've been using overcome since v1 and still think its the
r best
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The issue appears to be with market. I'm using 1market which allows me to download no problem
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Fix Android Market "Not compatible with your device"
drdax said:
The issue appears to be with market.
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Hate to bump an older thread but have a fix for the market. This is not related to the FC issues mentioned in the OP but the Android market may not like your DPI setting if you changed it. I had this issue with Adobe Flash and Where's my Water. To download apps that "are not compatible with your device" just edit your build.prop:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
After you reboot, clear the market data and cache and you will be able to download your app. You can change your DPI back once your app is downloaded. I've had to do this on my G2 and the Tab.
Kind Regards,
Kevin

kpetrie77 said:
Hate to bump an older thread but have a fix for the market. This is not related to the FC issues mentioned in the OP but the Android market may not like your DPI setting if you changed it. I had this issue with Adobe Flash and Where's my Water. To download apps that "are not compatible with your device" just edit your build.prop:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
After you reboot, clear the market data and cache and you will be able to download your app. You can change your DPI back once your app is downloaded. I've had to do this on my G2 and the Tab.
Kind Regards,
Kevin
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Agreed. I haven't found any app incompatible with OC 4.0 or now 4.1.
Although I have no idea how to edit that file (n00b) ....I use LCD Resolution app to the same thing (I think).

try the new update 4.1.0

I would suggest to use Overcome 4.1.0 too. After installing the ROM just apply the Old Market Patch from OC 4.0.0.
It works well for me without any problems with downloading apps. The newer markets are much more restrictive.

works for me that way, too. Thanks!

On overcome 4.0 i had problems with the market. After installing 4.1 nowipe zip everything works perfectly

getihga54 said:
I would suggest to use Overcome 4.1.0 too. After installing the ROM just apply the Old Market Patch from OC 4.0.0.
It works well for me without any problems with downloading apps. The newer markets are much more restrictive.
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frake said:
works for me that way, too. Thanks!
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hundekopf23 said:
On overcome 4.0 i had problems with the market. After installing 4.1 nowipe zip everything works perfectly
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So you lot all claiming you have no issue, can I ask what your DPI setting is?

phlooke said:
So you lot all claiming you have no issue, can I ask what your DPI setting is?
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kpetrie77 said:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
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Nothing to do with the ROM. When you install 4.1.0 (or 4.0.0) it resets whatever you had back to 240. And market works.

LMFAO
I knew it. So none of you have changed DPI *after* installing OC 4.1 and *not* had the market issue.
Therefore the original comments still stand.
Jeez.
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After 4.1.0 update installation my native browser is too slow and I lost smoothness on scrolling. Otherwise, all other apps (interface, menus, options, etc) are bettert and much more smooth.
Does anyone else check this problem? I prefer smothness on all system, include browser ^^

fearbrain said:
After 4.1.0 update installation my native browser is too slow and I lost smoothness on scrolling. Otherwise, all other apps (interface, menus, options, etc) are bettert and much more smooth.
Does anyone else check this problem? I prefer smothness on all system, include browser ^^
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No issues like that for me.
Why dont you install a new, better browser; both Dolphin Browser and Opera Mobile are pretty good.

phlooke said:
No issues like that for me.
Why dont you install a new, better browser; both Dolphin Browser and Opera Mobile are pretty good.
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Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I know all of these browsers, but in Overcome 4.0.0 the native browser is excelent on smoth scrolling, best ever I seen in Android...
I'll try to Wipe and made a fresh installation of 4.1.0 to check if there is really a problem.
Thks.

I'm running Overcome 3.0.1 Jupiter and am trying to wipe to 4.1.0 but I cant unzip the recovery file GB-Stock_Safe-V5. none of the zip apps I'v tried work.
Anybody know what is wrong. I've downloaded that file several times but always from the same source TeamOvercome