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@extro, thanks. We are looking into this install failure now.
Just got an Xperia X10 which has an Android 2.1 OS.
Could not find PogoPlug App on AndroidMarket, even via QR_Code and Goggles.
AndroidMarket on the X10 refuses to recognize the PogoPlug App.
I was able to get Sideloader working to install other "non-market" apps, by I get an error when I try to install Version3.0 Pogoplug.apk. ADB displays an error "Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]".
At least Version2.3.1 Pogoplug.apk installs, but has all those Beta incapabilities...
Please release a version that will install on the Xperia X10.
Why is the App not available via the AndroidMarket for an Xperia X10 (ATT provider)?
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October 18, 2010 12:41 PM
@extro,
We are still looking into the app not showing up in the Android Market. In the meantime, try the following to install the app:
- Download the Pogoplug apk file to your computer from http://pogoplug.com/home-en-support-downloads.html
- Install the free app File Manager on your phone
- Attach phone directly to your computer
- Navigate to SD card and remove everything Pogoplug related
- Put downloaded Pogoplug 3.0 apk file to root level of SD card
- Launch File Manger and navigate to Pogoplug 3.0 apk file
- Run the apk file
Let me know if this works for you.
October 21, 2010 12:04 AM
updated: October 21, 2010 12:07 AM
I tried to as you suggested.
I placed the Pogoplug.apk from the 3.0 package on the /sdcard and used a free app installer. But I get the same message "Install Blocked" "For your security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not sourced in the Android Market".
This message comes up whether I use the native installer or any app based installer. Seems to be a filter embedded at a ROM layer on the phone.
I have had success with other apps that fail to install via installer by using the sideloader method. But as covered earlier, there seems to be an SDK versioning error along that route.
Let me know whether you succeed or give-up on this phone.
October 21, 2010 1:59 AM
I have found that I can remove the block on "non-market" apps by changing the record value of "install_non_market_apps" from 0 to 1 in the database "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db".
I've obviously rooted my phone...
I can finally install non-market apps on the Xperia X10. Cool!
Problem is, that when I try to install 3.0 Pogoplug.apk, I get the message"
"Application not installed...Pogoplug could not be installed on this phone."
while other apk(s) are able to install.
Must be a problem at the SDK level.
Not sure where to look for any install log output if there is any.
Any tips where to look for logs, or on using USB debug mode to see what is going on?
October 21, 2010 3:40 AM
You could have just done the following: From the home screen -> Settings -> Applications -> Check "Unknown Sources: Allow install of non-market apps"
There's also a new version of app on the Android market...
October 21, 2010 12:04 PM
holsen, That option does not exist on my phone (Build R2CA016).
Yes, it should have been that easy, but ATT is work'n hard to lock things down.
I guess ATT does not understand the Android philosophy.
Their idea of locking things down so tightly may hinder their user base in the long haul.
October 25, 2010 3:22 PM
Extro, as far as I know Xperia 10a ist still running Android 1.6. However you will need at least version 2.1 in order to run the 3.X Pogoplug App. Rumors say that SonyEricsson will send out an update to 2.1 or 2.2 in November. Until then you will have to use the old PP app.
October 30, 2010 1:56 PM
Extro I was just curious if you could explain exactly where you went to change the value, that enable you to install non-market apps??
November 8, 2010 11:41 PM
@holsen, I am currently running 2.1. I got my phone fairly recently. 2.1 as already installed.
@L4ZR, to change the value, I had to root the phone:
http://extrogalactic.blogspot.com/2010/10/simple-root-of-sony-ericsson-xperia...
Then I used "Root Explorer (App)" to find the database and "SQLite Editor (App)" to edit the database. (Full paths I mentioned as above)...
Of course, doing such things is not recommended...
November 8, 2010 11:46 PM
Nicky Pogo said: @extro, We are still looking into the app not showing up in the Android Market. In the meantime, try the following to install the app: - Download the Pogoplug apk file to your computer from http://pogoplug.com/home-en-support-downloads.html - Install the free app File Manager on your phone - Attach phone directly to your computer - Navigate to SD card and remove everything Pogoplug related - Put downloaded Pogoplug 3.0 apk file to root level of SD card - Launch File Manger and navigate to Pogoplug 3.0 apk file - Run the apk file Let me know if this works for you.
Any chance that you will work on a version that will work for us backrev'ed Xperia folks running an ersatz 2.1 Android OS? Seems like we are going to be on this OS for a while, given that it was just released as of 31-Oct.
November 14, 2010 11:11 AM
Extro I cannot thank you enough, I already had my phone rooted I just need the programs you provided which was extremely helpful and a great addition to app collection.
Many thank you's.
November 25, 2010 10:01 AM
@extro
I need a little helpI have an x10a which is rooted. I cannot install third party apps (blocked for security reasons). I bought "root explorer" and "sqllite editor"
i followed your instructions to allow third party access, and bricked my phone. i was able to recover it with "sony Updater" My question for you is: Can you please give me a tutorial on how to change the "settings.db" ??? any help would be great!thanks in advance...
November 27, 2010 3:01 AM
updated: November 27, 2010 3:04 AM
djrexymods said: @extro I need a little helpI have an x10a which is rooted. I cannot install third party apps (blocked for security reasons). I bought "root explorer" and "sqllite editor" i followed your instructions to allow third party access, and bricked my phone. i was able to recover it with "sony Updater" My question for you is: Can you please give me a tutorial on how to change the "settings.db" ??? any help would be great!thanks in advance...
If you bought those tools. And you were able to make the change to setting.db. You should have been okay. As those steps alone should not brick the phone.
After performing those steps, I bricked my own phone by loading a stupid app that supposedly modified screen setting to increase the screens resolution. That experimental app bricked my phone, but I was able to restore it using "sony updater" tool as well.
How exactly did your phone get bricked?
Did it happen because of the action of changing the database value from 0 to 1?
Make sure that there are no spaces, just the value 1.
You open the settings.db file using "root explorer".
You open the "secure" table.
You click on record 3 "install_non_market_apps" to highlight it.
You click the left "menu" button on the phone and select edit record.
You change the value field from 0 to 1, being careful not to modify any other fields.
You touch the "save" button.
That's it.
Now be careful not to load anything that might be malicious or experimental before doing a full backup... Now, if you brick the phone. You'll be able to restore using the "sony updater", then eventually, restore from your backup.
I' recommend getting a backup capable tool like "Super Manager" or Titanium Backup. Something that will backup both system and installed apps (which requires a rooted phone).
November 27, 2010 6:09 PM
updated: November 27, 2010 6:12 PM
Nicky Pogo said: @extro, We are still looking into the app not showing up in the Android Market. In the meantime, try the following to install the app: - Download the Pogoplug apk file to your computer from http://pogoplug.com/home-en-support-downloads.html - Install the free app File Manager on your phone - Attach phone directly to your computer - Navigate to SD card and remove everything Pogoplug related - Put downloaded Pogoplug 3.0 apk file to root level of SD card - Launch File Manger and navigate to Pogoplug 3.0 apk file - Run the apk file Let me know if this works for you.
@NickyPogo, Is there any chance that there will be a minimal update to the PogoPlug App for Android users using OSs below 2.2? (Version 2.3.2)?
I really only need the minimum...
- To be able to easily browse the files and dir (which is mostly there).
- To be able to down load (files greater than 3meg) and/or a set of files or a directory to my phone. (What's up with a 3meg limitation anyway?)
- To be able to search for a given file.
- The ability to upload files or dirs.
- The ability to sync a directory between my phone and the pogoplug.
For me streamming is not as essential as the basics of...
- browsing
- download
- upload
- sync
- share
For users of phones below Android 2.2, the current usable app's (Version 2.3.1) limitations make it worthless.
December 4, 2010 10:00 PM
extro said:Ok that worked this time, what I found out is that once I changed the settings.db and moved it to the original folder i had to go into properties and change the permissions back to the original settings. Not sure why? But once I edited the .db file the permissions automatically changed?!? So i made extra sure that all was the same! Thanks so much to you!! I now have complete control of my Xperia (...Way it should be).djrexymods said: @extro I need a little helpI have an x10a which is rooted. I cannot install third party apps (blocked for security reasons). I bought "root explorer" and "sqllite editor" i followed your instructions to allow third party access, and bricked my phone. i was able to recover it with "sony Updater" My question for you is: Can you please give me a tutorial on how to change the "settings.db" ??? any help would be great!thanks in advance...If you bought those tools. And you were able to make the change to setting.db. You should have been okay. As those steps alone should not brick the phone. After performing those steps, I bricked my own phone by loading a stupid app that supposedly modified screen setting to increase the screens resolution. That experimental app bricked my phone, but I was able to restore it using "sony updater" tool as well. How exactly did your phone get bricked? Did it happen because of the action of changing the database value from 0 to 1? Make sure that there are no spaces, just the value 1. You open the settings.db file using "root explorer". You open the "secure" table. You click on record 3 "install_non_market_apps" to highlight it. You click the left "menu" button on the phone and select edit record. You change the value field from 0 to 1, being careful not to modify any other fields. You touch the "save" button. That's it. Now be careful not to load anything that might be malicious or experimental before doing a full backup... Now, if you brick the phone. You'll be able to restore using the "sony updater", then eventually, restore from your backup. I' recommend getting a backup capable tool like "Super Manager" or Titanium Backup. Something that will backup both system and installed apps (which requires a rooted phone).
December 14, 2010 1:33 PM
updated: December 14, 2010 1:35 PM
djrexymods said: Ok that worked this time, what I found out is that once I changed the settings.db and moved it to the original folder i had to go into properties and change the permissions back to the original settings. Not sure why? But once I edited the .db file the permissions automatically changed?!? So i made extra sure that all was the same! Thanks so much to you!! I now have complete control of my Xperia (...Way it should be).
Cool! I'm glad that worked for you.
Thanks for the update on changing the properties of the settings.db file.
Yes, I do recall copying the settings.db to my SD card, making the change to the DB. Then, verifying that the updates look correct. And finally, copying it back to the phones flash memory. That's the safest way to perform such a procedure. Sorry for the missing data if anyone else had any trouble.
I'm glad that you were able to work that out. Thanks for the clarification.
December 24, 2010 2:20 AM
updated: December 29, 2010 6:37 PM
@Nicky Pogo, Sorry for the earlier abuse. I finally realized that the X10s from AT&T have not been given the 2.1 release yet. I saw 2.1 in the OS version and 1.6 in the Firmware. It's actually the Firmware version that indicates the Android version Level.
Although AT&T has not released Android 2.1 yet (because they need time to add branding and their crappy versions of software), it is possible to upgrade to 2.1 by Flashing the Firmware yourself (which I am currently doing).
I'll give the latest version of the pogoplug app a try.
So far all is working with the new firmware...
December 24, 2010 4:52 AM
PogoPlug App 3.2 works great on X10a with Android 2.1.
Given the ability to use the 3.2 App, all my needs for pogoplug access are met thus far.
I a happy camper!
December 28, 2010 11:47 AM
@extro,
Great! I'm glad that 3.2 is working well on your Android. Please let us know if you run into any issues.
-Nick
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