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Google Play: Error downloading app - insufficient space
After one of the latest updates (not sure if it was the last one or a previous one) of the Google Play app, I am having an error trying to update a large app (42MB). It says:
Error Downloading . ...
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1answer
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How can I disable auto-updating of Market apps?
Is there any way that to turn off auto update of Android Market apps? My phone prompts me for available updates and it runs in the background, and I think it's sapping precious battery power.
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1answer
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No “delta updates” in Google Play Store on Android 4.1+
I have noticed that since updating my Asus TF300T to Android 4.2.1 (official stock rom) I no longer receive delta updates (i.e. where only changes are downloaded instead of the complete file). Before ...
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3answers
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How can I turn off android market sync while roaming?
I had an issue with an travel now. I turned off sync on my android device and urned on data while roaming.
I expected that no sync would occur while in this setting, but suddenly the automatic ...
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3answers
263 views
Is there a maximum number of devices allowed on a Google Play Account?
Many schools are looking at using Android tablets in classrooms. Some have classroom sets of 35-40 tablets. As a means to manage apps, having them tied to a single Google Play account would be ...
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0answers
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How can I see (or sort) my installed applications by their install time? [duplicate]
Since a few weeks ago, my Galaxy S3 freezes frequently (2-3 times a day), which is obviously very annoying. I've been using the phone for several months, and this never happens before. In addition, ...
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3answers
2k views
Android Market not working after factory data reset
I am using an HTC Wildfire S with Android 2.3.5. Recently my Android Market got automatically updated to the Google Play Store. I had to factory data reset due to some problem, Now I can see Android ...
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1answer
167 views
HTC rezound app dilemma [closed]
I had a rezound tha stopped working out of the blue (not the real issue). I just got a new rezound, but there is no google play app on the device. There is a market shortcut which takes you to the web ...
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2answers
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Specific App install from Google Play fails, where to see log?
I'm trying to re-install a paid app from the Google Play Store I had previously installed before doing a system update.
The installation fails silently after downloading. (Other installs from the ...
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1answer
154 views
I have a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Tab with no Android Market App
I bought a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Tab running
Android 2.3.5
There is no app for Market on the phone.
When I get to market directly, it only shows my Iconia and I've already downloaded things ...
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3answers
2k views
Google play disappeared from my phone
While uninstalling some app I may have accidentally uninstalled Google play app.
But even then I have updated Google play app before and while uninstalling it should remove only updates from my phone ...
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1answer
457 views
How to get Google Play in China [duplicate]
I just bought the Samsung S3 in China and Google Play is not installed - how can I get it, or at least get my Gmail?
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1answer
8k views
How to change the device name in Google Play (formerly Android Market)?
I have bought a new phone and need to change the old device name to the new one. How do I change the device name in Google Play (formerly Android Market)?
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1answer
2k views
Can't install from market: INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT
I have an LG Optimus V with CyanogenMod 7.1. I cannot install/upgrade anything from the Market. I keep getting "Package File Invalid". I think it may have something to do with s2e, though I only ...
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2answers
2k views
How does Google Play determine the region on a tablet without SIM card
I know Google Play uses SIM card to determine the region on cell phones. And I know Market Unlocker and Market Enabler.
How does Google Play determine your region on a tablet without SIM card?
And ...
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0answers
313 views
Privacy level with an anonymous account?
I am interested in the currently achievable levels of privacy on an Android device. As far as I understand it, the best one can do is not to activate a Google account. However, even then significant ...
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3answers
65k views
How to change the account for Android Market?
I use two Google accounts and add them to . Let's say acc1 and acc2. When I try to buy an app in the Market, it chooses acc1's Checkout account, and I don't see an option to change to acc2. Can I use ...
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3answers
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Logging in with a non-gmail account
I got here an ePad running Android 2.3 and I want to set up Market on it for its owner. He doesn't have a Gmail account, neither he wants one. I have just made a Google account that is associated with ...
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5answers
2k views
How Do I Know Which Google Account is Used for the Market?
So far I've never purchased anything from the Market but just installed free apps. Now, I'd like to purchase an app and I want to make sure the Market is using the correct Google account, since I have ...
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2answers
238 views
How to add a shortcut to the 'My Apps' screen of the Google Play Store?
I'm looking to create a shortcut that links straight to the 'My Apps' screen of the Google Play Store? Either that or configure the Google Play Store to always open in the 'My Apps' screen. I've ...
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0answers
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Is it possible to filter Google Play search results by permission? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to search the Play Store by permissions?
I would like to exclude apps that require permissions I find too intrusive from Google Play search results like network ...
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4answers
26k views
What is error code 495 on Google Play and the YouTube app?
Facebook" could not be downloaded due to an error. (495)
How do I solve this error?
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0answers
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Clear Download cache on Alcatel devices?
I am using an Alcatel 997D with Android 4.0.4. I need to clear the Download cache, the normal way to do this is to go to Settings - Apps - all apps, then select Download and then clear cache. However ...
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1answer
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Where I can find my own Google+ Play reviews and ratings?
I know that now Google Play reviews and ratings are connected with my Google+ account and my name. But where exactly I can find list of my own reviews and ratings Google Play apps?
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5answers
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Android Market disappeared! How do I get it back?
Since upgrading to FroYo, the Android Market app has disappeared from my wife's Droid X: it doesn't appear on the home screen or in the Applications list in settings. Is there any way to get it back?
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3answers
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Does the Google Play app always updates automatically?
I use Android 4.0.4 (Cyanogenmod) and I have the habit of disabling automatic updates for all my apps. I have noticed the Google Play app seems to update itself automatically -- when there are updates ...
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3answers
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Can apps update without Google account?
Scenario:
- No Google account is attached to the phone
- No apps have been installed beside ones that where already on the phone (even after a factory reset)
Questions:
- Is it possible to let the ...
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2answers
1k views
Restrict market updates to WiFi network
In order to save some volume on my data plan, I'd like to limit updates from the market to the times when I'm connected to a WiFi. And as every good geek, I want this to be automated, in other words, ...
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0answers
240 views
Google Play Store - Not Working
I'm currently using an Arnova 10G2 that has never been used as it was a relatives christmas present. When trying to load the Google Play Store on the device after re-downloading it from Softpedia, a ...
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1answer
999 views
Are Google Books DRM protected?
In some countries Google Play offers ebooks. I was wondering if those are DRM protected.
Can I export them as e.g. epub? Or are they bound to be read within the Google Play Books application?
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0answers
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Cannot add Google account for Playstore, SSL not working
I had Google Playstore installed on my Android 2.2 mobile. But unfortunately when I went to service centre the mobile was resetted to factory settings and all my data was lost.
Thereafter when I ...
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0answers
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Android in app purchase issue: You already own this item
I am interested in purchasing the Game from Google Play Store, but when I try to purchase it using the buy Button in game menu it takes me to Play store and there I get a message "You already own this ...
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2answers
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Remove credit card from google wallet, will it affect purchased apps?
I use my credit card to buy app on Google Play Store and now that I changed my credit card, I want to remove my credit card info from my account, but Google gives me this message:
You are about to ...
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1answer
241 views
Buying apps and entering credit card number via 3G/GPRS. Is it secure enough?
As title. Of course using Android market and the Google Checkout payment. By the way, how about other market-like apps?
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0answers
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Why do certain apps always try to install to a specific Google account?
I have 3 Google accounts on my Android phone: gmail and 2 Google Apps accounts (one at my full-time job and one for my small business). I want all my apps to install under the gmail account, so I've ...
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1answer
354 views
Deleting a device from the Google Play Store?
Yesterday I bought a new Android smartphone & performed a factory reset on my previous HTC handset. Naturally (I think) I set up my new phone under the same Google account as was registered for my ...
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0answers
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Android Market is not opening on Samsung galaxy GT-P7500
When I try to open the Market on my Samsung Galaxy GT-P7500 it shows the following dialog:
Your client is out of date. It will be automatically updated shortly.
Does anyone know the solution ...
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4answers
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How can I fix Error -101 in the Market?
I added a second Google account to my Dell Streak 5 running 2.2 and when I attempt to download an app (either paid or free) through the Market I get this error:
<App Name> could not be ...
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1answer
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How is installing an app from web-based PlayStore implemented?
As you are probably aware, when browsing the web-based PlayStore, it is actually possible to install an app right-away. Upon pressing the "Install" button (like the one in the image - taken from the ...
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2answers
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How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android device?
I have recently installed a custom ROM and cannot find the Play Store. It seems like all apps that belong to Google are missing.
How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, ...) on my ...
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1answer
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How to install android market app manually? [duplicate]
I have device with android 2.1 and I want to install android market app manually. Can I do that?
I have download android_app.apk file into my device but while installing getting following error.
...
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4answers
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How to install Android Market on HCL ME X1 tablet?
I bought an HCL ME X1 tablet one month ago. Its main drawback is that it does not support the Android Market and manually installing the Android Market's APK file does not seem to work either. It ...
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1answer
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How do I remove previously download apps from my Google Play account? [duplicate]
When I click on "My orders and settings" it shows me all the apps I've ever installed, including ones I've deleted from my phone. I would like for apps I've uninstalled to not appear in this list. How ...
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1answer
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Where does the Play Store store the apps I am currently downloading?
I was downloading Facebook from the Play Store awhile ago when the phone suddenly hanged up so I forcefully shut it down by removing the battery. Now when I re-boot Facebook is no longer in the queue ...
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5answers
805 views
Is there any app for Stack Exchange?
Is there any app available in the Android Market for Stack Exchange sites?
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2answers
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Phone not updating Market to Google Play?
I have the TELUS Samsung Galaxy S2 X (T989D) running Gingerbread (v2.3.5). Today my friend (who has the Samsung Galaxy S2 (TI9100)) told me that they changed the Android Market to Google Play. I ...
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2answers
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Stolen phone: is changing your GMail password enough?
My Galaxy phone got stolen today. Of course I blocked my SIM card and changed my password for GMail (and went to the police) but is this enough? Could the person that stole my phone still log in to ...
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1answer
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Can't install previously installed apps from Google Play
My Samsung Galaxy S2(I-9100) was upgraded to 2.3.6 by the technician at a Samsung Service Station. This resulted in a wiped-off of all the apps that I had installed along with some other data(like ...
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1answer
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my google play uninstall by itself.. how can i install it again ?
I have just reset my Samsung Galaxy Ace and now Google Play doesn't shown up. I've already restarted my phone but nothing happens, and I've downloaded a different Play Store but it doesn't seem to ...
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0answers
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One device does not show on Google Play
I just purchased two identical Android tablet for my kids, running ICS 4.0, both using the same gmail account. I have the Google Play store installed on both of them, but only one of them show on my ...
