Limited Market Options?

**gspitman** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 10:08 AM

So, I'm just starting to explore the Android Market on the TP2 port, and I'm noticing that there are no paid apps, and some free ones that I know of are not available either, notably OrbLive Free.

Is there a reason that we're only seeing free apps? Is there a setting that I missed that I need to change?

Please let me know.

Thanks!

spiritcrusher33 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 12:09 PM

I think u need market enabler!! search google for the apk,, etc it fools google into thinking your a say : t-mobile g1 etc.. all my paid apps showed up in my downloads.. plus i have all my non market apk,, in dropbox..for easy retrieval...

**gspitman** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by spiritcrusher33

I think u need market enabler!! search google for the apk,, etc it fools google into thinking your a say : t-mobile g1 etc.. all my paid apps showed up in my downloads.. plus i have all my non market apk,, in dropbox..for easy retrieval...

Thanks! That allowed me to find some paid apps as a Tmobile clone...

But I still can't get OrbLive!

wabbster · #4 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gspitman

So, I'm just starting to explore the Android Market on the TP2 port, and I'm noticing that there are no paid apps, and some free ones that I know of are not available either, notably OrbLive Free.

Is there a reason that we're only seeing free apps? Is there a setting that I missed that I need to change?

Please let me know.

Thanks!

That's not the problem. The problem is when you are using cell as your data, the android market pics up your esn and if you buy a app it charges it to your phone bill. Your esn is not a native android phone so the market cannot bill you for something you don't have. If you visit the market via wifi then the paid apps show up. You are then tied to your gmail account and whatever payment gateway you chose.
I hope this makes sense.

I am running a Verizon tp2 with android with sound!! Thanks guys again!

Viper786 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 04:03 PM

A friend of mine has a T-Mobile TP2 and he can see paid apps. He didn't have to do anything special. Is that because it's GSM?

Edit: Nvm, he just told me he uses wifi

Viper786 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 04:10 PM

Just went to market after connecting to the internet through wifi and still only see free apps.

spiritcrusher33 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 04:10 PM

Ah wifi.. gonna try that when i get home!! thanks for the tip!!! I never knew you could charge apps to your cell bill..lol when i had my hero it was all through google, etc..

Viper786 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spiritcrusher33

Ah wifi.. gonna try that when i get home!! thanks for the tip!!! I never knew you could charge apps to your cell bill..lol when i had my hero it was all through google, etc..

Let me know if going though wifi works for you. it didnt work for me.

spiritcrusher33 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 05:31 PM

k will post when i get home and check it out..

Consigliere · #10 (**permalink**) 08-28-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by spiritcrusher33

I think u need market enabler!! search google for the apk,, etc it fools google into thinking your a say : t-mobile g1 etc.. all my paid apps showed up in my downloads.. plus i have all my non market apk,, in dropbox..for easy retrieval...

Hmmmm. How do I install MarketEnabler_3.0_bet.apk? I googled and I found that file, but am I just supposed to copy it to somewhere or does it have to be installed? Someone tell me what to do with the file please, thanks lol.