Questions tagged [compatibility]
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Disadvantages of CyanogenMod
If I root and flash my phone, will I get some limitations? I understand that I will lose any carrier and manufacturer specific apps/launcher/widget (and this actually may be a bonus); however I want ...
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Where do I find the minimum requirements for an app?
I was trying to install a new app from Google Play on my computer, but a message told me that the app wasn't compatible with my device. No more information was given.
Can someone please tell me where ...
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How does Google Play work out if an app is compatible with my device? [duplicate]
I have one "generic" Android tablet, and often when I come to install and app, Google Play says it's incompatible with my device. It happens even on popular apps such as Twitter, Instagram, Evernote, ...
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Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone to a Android device?
Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone (those that we connect to the Desktop PC) to the Android phone or devices?
This is because I notice that the one on the left (the original one that come ...
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Is it possible to run Minecraft on an Android?
I was thinking in using some tools to convert the JAR into an APK. But will my Nexus One have enough memory? And what about the controls?
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Smartwatch compatibility
One can get a "cheap smartwatch" (most likely running Nucleos) for EUR 30 or less, a Pebble watch (usually running PebbleOS) for EUR 100 or less, or a watch running android-wear starting at a little ...
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How can I modify the phone model in build.prop to get unsupported apps?
I currently have a rooted HTC Legend. In light of the current Android Market sales, I would love to be able to purchase some of the apps on sale without a compatible handset, since I plan to get a ...
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How to check the current platform of Android OS?
There are 4 common platform such as: ARM, ARM64, x86 and x86_64 on which Android can run.
How can I check which platform I'm on within Android OS? So I can check whether my app is compatible with it ...
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How to check if application on Google Play would work on other (not own) phone?
Is there a way to (at least approximately) check if an application I have found in Google Play store would work on friend's phone. I'd rather not suggest an app that would not work on friend's phone.
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How to circumvent the market compatibility check?
Sometimes I would like to install some App on my Notion Ink Adam but the Android Market says that my device is not compatible with the App. ATM I simply google for the specific App and search some ...
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How to Install an application that requires android 5.0+ on android 4.4.4
I have a phone running android 4.4 and the app requires android 5.0 or higher. I want to install this app on android 4.4. Do you have any way, help yourself. Thank you very much.
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Get app's compatibilty matrix from Play Store
I am trying to figure out why Play Store claims that an app is incompatible with my device. Sideloading the app works fine, I'd just like to get it over the Play Store so that I don't have to update ...
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How can I find a compatible device for a given app on Play Store?
There was an app (Carrot Fantasy, already removed) that I can't install directly from the Play Store on Android tablets. It does run on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, but I have not yet had any ...
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How can I get the old version of Google Authenticator?
I have an older phone (Motorola Cliq). Motorola refuses to update this version so I am stuck with Android 1.5 until I buy a new phone.
I had to wipe my phone clean and when I went to reinstall the ...
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"device isn't compatible with this item" - why? [duplicate]
I would like to download and install this app on my Samsung Continuum SCH-I400 running Android 2.2.2 but instead of a download button, the Market displays an error message that reads:
Your device isn'...
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Why am I unable to install some apps?
I own an HTC Salsa with Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread).
The problem is that I can't download apps like Subway Surfers, Temple Run, Candy Crush, etc. The market reports, "your device is incompatible".
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Does using various app stores in parallel cause any issues?
I am using a Android phone with Lollipop and found that apps can be installed from various app stores like Google Play, Amazon App Store or F-Droid.
Are there any problems I can run into if apps are ...
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Is NTFS file system supported on Huawei u8160?
I have a Huawei u8160 running Cyanogenmod 7.2 .
I have a 500GB portable hard drive which is file system is NTFS , I connected the hard drive using OTG the phone didn't recognize it at all.
So I was ...
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Question regarding Google Play app compatibility check, x86 vs. ARM architectures, etc
This is more of a hardware question than anything, but it has to do with Android.
I saw on this question, somebody saying that Android apps were architecture independent, and should run on ARM/ARM64/...
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Are Android 2.2 applications compatible with Android 3.0 and 3.1?
Are apps built for Android 2.2 compatible with Android 3.0 and 3.1?
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Why the game is compatible in BlueStacks, but not in Genymotion?
I've tried to install KoA game in Genymotion on Demand on Android 5.1, 6.0 and 7.0 using Google Play Store app (by following these steps), but it reads that it's not compatible.
Your device isn't ...
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"not executable: magic 7F45" when running redsocks on Android emulator
I'm trying to get ProxyDroid or redsocks to run on the Genymotion Android emulator (x86). ADB shell into the device, run redsocks and I get not executable: magic 7F45.
I know it means that the version ...
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Will an Asus Transformer Pad Infinity work in the UK if I ship it over from USA
I want to ship my Asus Transformer Pad Infinity from the USA to the UK as it's cheaper. Will I run into any compatibility issues? (It does not have 3G.)
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How can I download the last supported/compatible version of an app by knowing the Android OS version?
I have a very old samsung phone (Galaxy Ace) which runs Android Eclair. Surprisingly, Google Play and other apps still work and connect to the Internet, but there's a few problems. I had to hard reset ...
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Are all apps on Google Play compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4?
I wanted to know whether the Samsung Galaxy S4 will run every app from the play store or not? I had done a lot of googling but failed to find an answer.
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If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?
If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?
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My Android device with USB host does not recognize my WiFi Adapter dongle. Is there a way I can install a driver or do anything else?
I bought an Android device that doesn't come with WiFi but comes with USB hosts and, as stated in the site, supports Wifi dongles. But mine is not working.
I successfully plugged in a USB mouse, ...
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How to install Messenger Lite on Samsung tablet
I'm want to install Facebook Messenger Lite on my non-rooted Samsung T-580 tablet with Nougat 7.0. There is a message saying:
"Your device isn't compatible with this version."
No more info is ...
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How to understand app restrictions set by developers
So I was just looking at are very standard app, - Bank of America and Ally Bank. none of these apps showed up on Google Play Store and in my list of devices they indicated as being incompatible . So I ...
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Install a fully functional Audible app on Android older than Android 6.0
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, featuring Android 5.1. However, I cannot install the "Audible" audiobook app via Google Play (no search results).
I know that this should work, as I ...
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Some 2.1/2.2 apps not working
I just upgraded my Galaxy gt i5800 to 2.2 froyo from the kies firmware.
Why am I getting "not compatible with this device" from some apps that say they require 2.1 or 2.2? Can anyone please explain.
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How can I get the latest compatible app version?
I once had Acrobat Reader and Seesmic installed in my LG GT540 (Android 2.1).
I had to uninstall them to free some space. After a few days I tried to install those apps again, but their updates made ...
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Connecting a DVD/CDROM reader through USB OTG
can CDROM/DVD readers be recognized and managed as standard USB mass storage?
Does Android include drivers or libraries to read this quite standard hardware?
Are drivers or root required?
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Can physical keyboards really only be used with specific devices?
The web is full of physical tablet keyboards, all of them being restricted to one (or a few) specific devices. Can the keyboards really only be used with those devices or do they use the same ...
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Will a UK Android telephone work in Japan?
I am on the UK carrier Vodafone, and wish to upgrade my phone soon. I am going to Japan for five months next year, and would ideally like a phone which I can use out there, with a Japanese sim card.
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Compatibility problems with x86 phone?
I have read this and this question and I want to ask for some elaboration.
I'm considering buying an x86 phone. I have some questions regarding compatibility issues.
I know that the majority of ...
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What is the most modern mobile browser possible to install into an old Android 1.5, 1.6?
I got in my hand an old Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro from 12 years ago and this is a quite nice, beautiful, and outdated Android. I do have however interest in seeing how modern mobile apps ...
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Is there a way to change device type on Google Play
I have an HTC One V, but I rooted it and installed CyMod 10.1. The problem I am currently facing is that the device shows up on Google Play as HTC One V which came with 4.0, whereas my phone now has 4....
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Does Titanium Backup break 'Sleep As Android?
Whenever I hit the button to start tracking my sleeping, Sleep As Android warns 'Titanium Backup' may break sleep tracking!
I was wondering under what circumstances does this happen and how to ...
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What video chat works between the Android and iOS?
What video chat works between the Android and iOS? For example between a Samsung Galaxy and iPhone.
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Modern Combat Sandstorm Texture problem on Acer Liquid Metal
The game works perfectly except many graphical glitches with textures (mainly those in the background).
any hints?
I have Acer Liquid Metal, official Froyo
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How to install an app that is available on older and newer Android versions but not on mine?
I have Bluetooth MIDI Connect installed on my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 tablet which is currently running on Android 10. My kids are using it to connect to the Bluetooth piano. My understanding is that ...
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Will this "SIM Free" Android phone for sale near Osaka (Japan) work in Europe and North America?
Will this "SIM Free" Android phone for sale near Osaka (Japan) work in Europe and North America?
Hello,
So my phone recently went temporarily out of order and then I saw this Asus ZenFone 3 for sale ...
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Is charging with a USB-C adapter and a type A charger dangerous?
According to articles on HowToGeek and other sites, it can be dangerous to charge a phone with a USB-C connector by using a non compliant adapter cable and a USB type A charger or laptop outlet. I am ...
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What effect does a dual SIM have on the apps and software?
Some Android phones have dual SIMs. I'm curious what difference this makes? For example, are any special apps required? Do regular apps work on dual SIMs or do they have to be a special edition?
Are ...
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Ringtones incompatible with custom rom. How to improve compatibility?
I have been using Samsung Galaxy s4 stock firmware up until now. Yesterday I switched to AOKP 4.4.4 (18/10/2014 build) and I've noticed that none of my old ringtones work (12 unrelated ringtones). I ...
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Why is Android app not compatible [duplicate]
My son's got a Kurio 7 tablet. I've installed the Amazon App Store on it and noticed not all apps are compatible. Bad Piggies for example won't install. The Amazon App Store says its not compatible ...
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LG Nexus 4 compatibility Airtel India [duplicate]
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Can I use my device on a different carrier?
I plan to purchase the LG Nexus 4 from the US on the release date (13th November). The phone claims to be unlocked. But will it be ...
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Would there be any restrictions on what apps will work on Android Go?
I'm looking for a cheap tablet and found this ACER ACTAB723.
It's Android 12 Go - my question is, would there be any restrictions on what apps will work on it, compared to a regular Android 12? And, ...
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Are Huawei nova Y90 ROMs for model CTR-LX2 interchangeable with CTR-LX1?
I have a Huawei nova Y90 (CTR-LX2). I've been wanting to flash it with either a custom or stock ROM for experimental purposes, but I can't find a ROM file/firmware for the model CTR-LX2 specifically. ...
