Facing Play Store Error 403 - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys i just added my Bank account to play store to buy apps . After confirming the purchase of Asphalt 7 and the download was about to start but instead of it it showed this error
I haved already searched before posting but didnt got any useful answers that is why im posting it .! Hope you guys help .
EDIT: Sorry section plz move it

guys anyone ?

Clear proxy settings in your APN and save it.
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Jokesy said:
Clear proxy settings in your APN and save it.
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thanks mate but it didnt helped also its happening on installing paid apps only

anshmiester78900 said:
thanks mate but it didnt helped also its happening on installing paid apps only
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Are you using / connected to a Wi-Fi network?
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Jokesy said:
Are you using / connected to a Wi-Fi network?
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Yes mate

anshmiester78900 said:
Yes mate
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June 22nd, 2012 | by Gary |
For reasons unknown I started experiencing a 921 error while using Google Play (AKA Android Market) yesterday. I tried different reboots and removing my account from the device and re-adding it but nothing worked. Depending on how the wind was blowing I would either get error 921 or sometimes error 403. Once in a while it would turn up as error DF-BPA-13.
But I finally found the solution and it cleared up the problem completely! What you need to do is this (these instruction are for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich but the principle is the same with Android 2.x and 3.x):
Go to settings
•Tap “Apps” (in left menu)
•Tap “All” (last tab on top right hand side)
•Scroll until you find “Google Play Store”. Tap it.
•Tap “Force Stop”, tap “OK”, tap “Clear data” and if possible (but it might be disabled) tap “Clear cache”.
•Tap the back button to get the list of apps again.
•Scroll until you find “Google Service Framework”. Tap it.
•Tap “Force Stop”, tap “OK”, tap “Clear data” and if possible (but it might be disabled) tap “Clear cache”.
•Now reboot your device.
And that’s it! You may need to re-enter your Google account details but everything should be working fine!

@Sun90, you are absolutely right. On Google searching, i found the same solution working for both Wi-Fi network and 3G.
The delete proxy solution only works for 3G
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Sun90 said:
June 22nd, 2012 | by Gary |
For reasons unknown I started experiencing a 921 error while using Google Play (AKA Android Market) yesterday. I tried different reboots and removing my account from the device and re-adding it but nothing worked. Depending on how the wind was blowing I would either get error 921 or sometimes error 403. Once in a while it would turn up as error DF-BPA-13.
But I finally found the solution and it cleared up the problem completely! What you need to do is this (these instruction are for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich but the principle is the same with Android 2.x and 3.x):
Go to settings
•Tap “Apps” (in left menu)
•Tap “All” (last tab on top right hand side)
•Scroll until you find “Google Play Store”. Tap it.
•Tap “Force Stop”, tap “OK”, tap “Clear data” and if possible (but it might be disabled) tap “Clear cache”.
•Tap the back button to get the list of apps again.
•Scroll until you find “Google Service Framework”. Tap it.
•Tap “Force Stop”, tap “OK”, tap “Clear data” and if possible (but it might be disabled) tap “Clear cache”.
•Now reboot your device.
And that’s it! You may need to re-enter your Google account details but everything should be working fine!
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Thanks for posting it mate but it didnt worked for me
I dont think its the problem with my college wifi as i can download other free apps

Jokesy said:
@Sun90, you are absolutely right. On Google searching, i found the same solution working for both Wi-Fi network and 3G.
The delete proxy solution only works for 3G
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Google is always the best companion for sure

Jokesy said:
@Sun90, you are absolutely right. On Google searching, i found the same solution working for both Wi-Fi network and 3G.
The delete proxy solution only works for 3G
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Damn bro wanted to buy some apps on play store and im unable to do so

anshmiester78900 said:
Thanks for posting it mate but it didnt worked for me
I dont think its the problem with my college wifi as i can download other free apps
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i am really sorry ma8, it had wrk'd for me once with the same kind of issue like urs, hence had book marked that solution after a google search, and thought it might also wrkout for u
have u changed ur DPI?
also try buying that apps from ur PC and see

Sun90 said:
i am really sorry ma8, it had wrk'd for me once with the same kind of issue like urs, hence had book marked that solution after a google search, and thought it might also wrkout for u
have u changed ur DPI?
also try buying that apps from ur PC and see
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No problem mate thanks a lot for helping me

Check your Wifi routers' firewall settings!
I recently had the same occur to me. All of a sudden my app updates weren't downloading anymore, gave error 403 and failed.
Turned out to be a setting in my routers' firewall: blocking cookies on the firewall prohibits the Play store from downloading!
Weird, but as soon as I turned off the cookie blocker on the firewall in my router, my apps updated again

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Play Store Problem?

I got the Play Store update last week and it was fine. Working smooth.
Yesterday all of a sudden, something weird happens.
First, the play store icon in my app drawer ignored the alphabetical listing and moved itself to the apps beginning with "m" (where the Market app used to be)
I clicked on sort alphabetically, and it went back to its original place, but it still has the old market icon.
Somebody help? I want the Play Store icon back in my app drawer
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try installing this version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549544
is the latest one
30adi said:
try installing this version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549544
is the latest one
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That's the one I have installed
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yes, i had also problem with google play,
it says "no connection"
but after reset the date/hour, it works fine.
QuantumFoam said:
That's the one I have installed
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Try uninstall updates from play store, had some problems with another rom, and that solved the problem
30adi said:
Try uninstall updates from play store, had some problems with another rom, and that solved the problem
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No change
Hit THANKS if I helped u
That weird, when I updated to Google Play I don't have any problems at all. It seems to be different from phone to phone. I'm using the HTC EVO 4G and it works fine for me. Maybe it could be a problem with which version of the Android your using?
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RiseFox said:
That weird, when I updated to Google Play I don't have any problems at all. It seems to be different from phone to phone. I'm using the HTC EVO 4G and it works fine for me. Maybe it could be a problem with which version of the Android your using?
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That's what I thought. ROM problem. Hmm. And hard reset didn't work
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rom problem?
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Please try
Setting > Manage App > Google Play
=> Uninstall updates
=> Clear data
Reboot and retry
But won't that leave me with the old Android Market? That's the whole point. I want Google Play
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Seems that you will need to enable location service via WiFi. Seems that the Play Store requires that to work, as in for my case.
Hmm. Possible. Since I've disabled it. Will try and report
Edit : No change. Still showing market icon
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Ok...what home launcher are you using?go to settings,select the launcher app and clear data...you may have to rearrange your stuff but it usually reloads every icon again...hope this does the trick...
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Can't find "Install from Unknown Source" option in settings (Jelly Bean)?

Hey guys!
Trying to recover some of my apps on my new Jelly Bean ROM but Titanium says it can't because installing apps from unknown sources is blocked. So I go to Security in settings and theres nothing there to allow manual app installs...in fact, the option is no where in settings.
Are we not allowed to install apps from outside the App Store or is this setting something that is just missing?
AndroidVageta said:
Hey guys!
Trying to recover some of my apps on my new Jelly Bean ROM but Titanium says it can't because installing apps from unknown sources is blocked. So I go to Security in settings and theres nothing there to allow manual app installs...in fact, the option is no where in settings.
Are we not allowed to install apps from outside the App Store or is this setting something that is just missing?
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It's not missing. Do a google search.
Look in birds nest / lock screen / security
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Ltilt2 said:
It's not missing. Do a google search.
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Useless.
21productionz said:
Look in birds nest / lock screen / security
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:good: for you! Thanks!
EDIT: What a weird place to put it!
AndroidVageta said:
Useless.
:good: for you! Thanks!
EDIT: What a weird place to put it!
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How about you read the first two posts of the thread. It was there!
I only answered it to prevent a useless Google search. Now the answer is here in case someone who knows how to search finds this thread.
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Yep
21productionz said:
I only answered it to prevent a useless Google search. Now the answer is here in case someone who knows how to search finds this thread.
I love my note!
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Like me! Thanks! This thread is the first thing that pops up in a 'Google Search' btw...
AndroidVageta said:
Hey guys!
Trying to recover some of my apps on my new Jelly Bean ROM but Titanium says it can't because installing apps from unknown sources is blocked. So I go to Security in settings and theres nothing there to allow manual app installs...in fact, the option is no where in settings.
Are we not allowed to install apps from outside the App Store or is this setting something that is just missing?
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Become a developer!
Goto “About phone” (or tablet)
Tap the "Build number" (the last item) 4 times slowly
On each tap, it will remind you how many "click" away from being a "developer"
At the end, it will told you "You are a developer now"
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source: daviditnotes.blogspot.com.br
21productionz said:
Look in birds nest / lock screen / security
I love my note!
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What do you mean by looking in Birds nest/lock screen/security? What is the Birds Nest you are referring too/ Sorry for the no0b question. I'm having the same issue as the OP trying to reinstall some of my apps that I backed. I have the latest 4.2.2 Jellybean and I have the Unknown Sources checked, and the Verify Apps unchecked. When I tried to install my back up paid apps, I get a error saying "not installed." These are my legit apps that are tied to my account that I paid for. It will let me install the free apps like facebook etc. I just don't understand. Anyways, I didn't want to make anew thread so I figure i asked hear. I been trying to figure this out. Thanks!
Re: Can't find "Install from Unknown Source" option in settings (Jelly Bean)?
Settings-about phone- at bottom is build number...tap that space 7times and it will unlock the development section
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asheehanjr said:
What do you mean by looking in Birds nest/lock screen/security? What is the Birds Nest you are referring too/ Sorry for the no0b question. I'm having the same issue as the OP trying to reinstall some of my apps that I backed. I have the latest 4.2.2 Jellybean and I have the Unknown Sources checked, and the Verify Apps unchecked. When I tried to install my back up paid apps, I get a error saying "not installed." These are my legit apps that are tied to my account that I paid for. It will let me install the free apps like facebook etc. I just don't understand. Anyways, I didn't want to make anew thread so I figure i asked hear. I been trying to figure this out. Thanks!
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me too i have the same problem, when i tried to install some game apps, i get an error "Not Installed." i wonder why? Hope someone can help us.
the easier way is to go to settings > security and below administrators tick the unknown sources box...... no idea what birds nest is......
enkrypt3d said:
the easier way is to go to settings > security and below administrators tick the unknown sources box...... no idea what birds nest is......
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Hello, I've already done the above but Titanium Backup is still saying I need to activate it??
lmt125 said:
Hello, I've already done the above but Titanium Backup is still saying I need to activate it??
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Did you reboot?
jd1639 said:
Did you reboot?
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Yeah I just rebooted and when I open TB it doesn't show that anymore but when I click batch actions>Restore it shows 0 apps maybe I moved the wrong file over from my old phone did some clean up maybe I deleted a folder I wasn't supposed to...no big deal. Thanks.
lmt125 said:
Yeah I just rebooted and when I open TB it doesn't show that anymore but when I click batch actions>Restore it shows 0 apps maybe I moved the wrong file over from my old phone did some clean up maybe I deleted a folder I wasn't supposed to...no big deal. Thanks.
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Open titanium press menu go to preferences then down to back up folder location. Let it detect and select entire device. Then if found select use current location after selecting it. Back out and reopen tibu.
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No google now !!!

I have moved from S3 to X+ but i can not activate google now!!!
in the setting menu there is no option to turn it on/off!
when holding the home button i only get google search! no cards nothing!
is it only me or am i missing something?
Thanks for your help?
ammar said:
I have moved from S3 to X+ but i can not activate google now!!!
in the setting menu there is no option to turn it on/off!
when holding the home button i only get google search! no cards nothing!
is it only me or am i missing something?
Thanks for your help?
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Press and hold the home button and the search opens. Then press the options menu and go into settings. There you can switch google now on and off. Hope that helps...
Hmnmm...in Settings, I just see Phone and Voice and Privacy setting..
lohthx1r said:
Hmnmm...in Settings, I just see Phone and Voice and Privacy setting..
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same here!
in your app drawer there should be a google app icon, tap it...google now opens..but forst you have to click through the introduction screens and then activating it by clicking OK, I'm in! There you have then the settings fpr the different cards you wish to receive...mind you..as long as u r at your home...normally only the weather card will show..once you set your work address and home address it will show you related cards once you are on the go!
Functions very well in Germany..and more cards coming soon
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in your app drawer there should be a google app icon, tap it...google now opens..but forst you have to click through the introduction screens and then activating it by clicking OK, I'm in! There you have then the settings fpr the different cards you wish to receive...mind you..as long as u r at your home...normally only the weather card will show..once you set your work address and home address it will show you related cards once you are on the go!
Functions very well in Germany..and more cards coming soon
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If I click on the google icon in the app drawer, it bring me to Google Search ! That is really disappointing. Anyone having the same problem ? I am using the International unbrand set.
Set your recent apps button to settings open Google search and hit settings you will see it then.
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mfpreach said:
Set your recent apps button to settings open Google search and hit settings you will see it then.
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Hi, still the same thing, I don't see any other option apart from the three options I mentioned.
I go to Setting-->Application and only see Google Search, but cannot see Google Now.
Other thread are suggesting is because of my google account, let me create a new one and log in with it.
Which language are you using for your system language? It is possible that your language is not supported for now. Try to set it to English(us) and see what happens.
To activate Google now just hold home, then close your keyboard. on the bottom right is the settings button. press it, open settings, then Google now. Now press I'm in. And it should work.
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Hi, I am using English and did exactly what you told.
When it first launch, it shows the Google Now banner briefly, then immediately bring me to the the search bar with a mic icon.
I tried log out from my Google account, it is still the same.
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ammar said:
I have moved from S3 to X+ but i can not activate google now!!!
in the setting menu there is no option to turn it on/off!
when holding the home button i only get google search! no cards nothing!
is it only me or am i missing something?
Thanks for your help?
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Strange... Go to google play and make sure the most recent version of Google Search is installed
You sure you got a One X+ and the store didnt mess up and give you a One X right?
-edit and now i realize im late to this party! Sorry D:
lohthx1r said:
Hi, I am using English and did exactly what you told.
When it first launch, it shows the Google Now banner briefly, then immediately bring me to the the search bar with a mic icon.
I tried log out from my Google account, it is still the same.
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Strange.. maybe clear data and cache from google search in settings >apps
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Google Now or Google Search will only work as Now when the en-US talkback/offline voice is installed. Google Now needs to be opted in and is not a sepearte product that you are missing. Just make sure you have latest Google Search and en-US as talkback language.
Also, update your sig with you device/carrier/location info so people dont waste many posts just to gather that info.
download set local app (free) choose English (US) start google search and the rest is all gravy.
lohthx1r said:
Hi, I am using English and did exactly what you told.
When it first launch, it shows the Google Now banner briefly, then immediately bring me to the the search bar with a mic icon.
I tried log out from my Google account, it is still the same.
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Can you check if there are any system updates avaiable? Also, visit play store and see if there are any updates available for google search.
BTW what is the OS version?
just press and hold the home key at the bottom of the phone
Google Now (FIXED)
Hi everyone,
I had this problem too and there was only one way I could fix it.
Install Google Search v2.6 and update it later if you want.
Cheers.
I have the same issue for some reason.
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Guys guys guys, calm down! I had the issue, as remarked by a previous reply its about your System language.
I set the system language to "Egypt(English)" which I thought was normal, but in google now I only found "Voice" search like everyone else. Set your system language to "United Kingdom(English)" .
Not the keyboard.. The system language. Due to being on CM atm I can't remember the location of that setting, but I am going back to sense, I will edit the reply later.
I just got to the root of my problem. It turns out Google Now is blocked by my network provider as I'm in Vietnam. I removed the SIM and then enter settings in Google Search. The the option to turn on Google Now appears, once turned on I reinserted the SIM and Google Now still works. Hope this helps.
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[Q] Instagram blocked my device

Hi!
I have a problem.... Instagram have blocked my device. Not my account, because I can log in to it from other devices or via the web, but I can not login using my device or even create any other accounts...
I have rooted S3 with 4.1.2... But I don't want to reset my device to try if that works... I don't even know if that would work?
On iOS there is an option of chaining some kind of keychain file... is there something similar on Android? or there is other options?
Thanks
Have you tried uninstalling it and resinstalling?
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xmrenegade7 said:
Have you tried uninstalling it and resinstalling?
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of course!
OK... after trying all kind of stuff... even switching to other Android ID using Titanium Pro did't help... so, the olny way I found was reseting device to factory state.
But if some one finds other solution, it would be great if you cold share with us.
Thanks,
stankis said:
of course!
OK... after trying all kind of stuff... even switching to other Android ID using Titanium Pro did't help... so, the olny way I found was reseting device to factory state.
But if some one finds other solution, it would be great if you cold share with us.
Thanks,
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Try clearing cache/dalvik cache
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I have tried all that bro....the phone is blocked thru your imei the only way to get back on instagram is by switching it... Iphone users have a solution called udid which changes there id when its been read by an app...i wish android had an app like that one to bypass this instagram bullcrap..
Fabolous93085 said:
I have tried all that bro....the phone is blocked thru your imei the only way to get back on instagram is by switching it... Iphone users have a solution called udid which changes there id when its been read by an app...i wish android had an app like that one to bypass this instagram bullcrap..
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nothing possible for Android? so this is the only good reason to get an iphone?
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nothing possible for Android? so this is the only good reason to get an iphone?
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nop... There is an solution, but it`s crapy...
I restored the device several times- installed other rooms and so one... They are not bloking the imei, but they are having some file on the phone, that includes the info about the violetion.
So the option is to reset the device to factory settings, install instagram,, opne it... Hit the Sign in button and then go to RAM clearing options- clear RAM memory and switch back to Instagram, but be sure the screen is where you must sign in the username and password and vuola... your in... After signing out, you must do the same thing when you need to sign in with other account or other one or creat new one... as soon as you pres sign in button- clear RAM and then sign in.
at the moment it`s the only solution I found, but have not been seeking for the option to find the file which is responsible for the info about the violetion.
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I'm having same issue :/
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So I think I have a solution in case this ever happens to anyone else. I had to look for the original Instagram apk. 1.1.1. Logged in with no trouble than just let Play Store update instagram
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Why does Instagram block the devices?
hello bro
same thing happen to me im using ipad 3 still finding solution...
can u help me...
everytime i login to instagram it sed my account is disabled cant even register new accounts.
but my account is alive..and i can login thru instagram web.
so instagram app is block on my device..
I have the same problem.
This method of "eulin87" didn't work since instagrams says I have to update to sign in:
So I think I have a solution in case this ever happens to anyone else. I had to look for the original Instagram apk. 1.1.1. Logged in with no trouble than just let Play Store update instagram
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but this worked for me, method of "stankis", I just cleared the ram like crazy through all the steps:
nop... There is an solution, but it`s crapy...
I restored the device several times- installed other rooms and so one... They are not bloking the imei, but they are having some file on the phone, that includes the info about the violetion.
So the option is to reset the device to factory settings, install instagram,, opne it... Hit the Sign in button and then go to RAM clearing options- clear RAM memory and switch back to Instagram, but be sure the screen is where you must sign in the username and password and vuola... your in... After signing out, you must do the same thing when you need to sign in with other account or other one or creat new one... as soon as you pres sign in button- clear RAM and then sign in.
at the moment it`s the only solution I found, but have not been seeking for the option to find the file which is responsible for the info about the violetion.
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still I'm really curious where instagram get's the information about being blocked from, since I changed my Android ID, even created a new Googleaccount and reset everything. The app "LBE Privacy Guard" says Instagram doesn't check the IMEI, but I'm not sure about that.
Instgram has block my phone
Fabolous93085 said:
I have tried all that bro....the phone is blocked thru your imei the only way to get back on instagram is by switching it... Iphone users have a solution called udid which changes there id when its been read by an app...i wish android had an app like that one to bypass this instagram bullcrap..
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I have an iPhone and I wold like you to explain more about how iPhone users fix this problem please
Wayne Deshields said:
I have an iPhone and I wold like you to explain more about how iPhone users fix this problem please
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google it.. so you can read about it.... i got thru on my gs3 all i had to do was search for notepad on my files that had "ig" as the title which was encrypted with my logings and all i had to do was erase it.
Just got banne in IG!! 9/10/13
Fabolous93085 said:
google it.. so you can read about it.... i got thru on my gs3 all i had to do was search for notepad on my files that had "ig" as the title which was encrypted with my logings and all i had to do was erase it.
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I have Samsung Galaxy Advance (i9070) running on JellyBean 4.1.2. I factory reset my phone
but to no avail, I'm still banned in instagram. My device is just banned cause my account works fine in their website
and other devices. How did you get through with your problem @Fabolous93085 ?
My device also blocked my phone. How can I fix this?
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me too
i have the same problem like u all.
my phone is galaxy s4, i cant login from my device, but my account still alive.
anyone can help us??? i havent tried to reset my phone, i still search to others way.
Im having the same """ problem here, first time it happened I've factory reset and then log in successfully but I have to switch from accounts and then again banned. Is there any new solution to this? Anyone tried contacting instagram?
Are you sending too many genital pictures? I'm fine now. It was weird when it happened though.
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My problem solved!
Hello everyone who have the same problem with me. My S grand2 disabled too, but my instagram still active, i can still login on other device/bluestacks.
Now, I have solution about this after instagram make me confuse for a couple of weeks.
I tried this on my Android Device (SGrand2), just install app called IMAGINE for Instagram. You can google it. Or i recommend to download from onhax web with search keyword "imagine". (sorry i still can't post link)
Once installed you can login from that app not from instagram official app. And the good news, you also get some new features there.
Thanks! Hope it can solve your problem.
And don't forget to follow my ig @denny.ri
*sorry for my bad english

[Q] Searching for GPS no matter what ROM I try...

Hello XDA community,
Unfortunately I seem to be having a problem with my GPS, I travel a lot so this has become a pain. I have tried flashing custom ROMS but nothing seems to change. I used @Adam's method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066 to unlock the bootloader. If I could be guided to a solution I would appreciate it!
Maps won't lock on, with "Searching for GPS..." displaying on the bottom.
I ran Faster Fix with North America Region and nothing happened.
I also downloaded GPS Status and reset / downloaded my A-GPS Status
Try this:
"Go to Settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to Google services framework
clear data
Then
go to settings
Application manager
click all at top slide bar
go to maps
clear data
uninstall updates
Go to location services
turn off VZW Location service or disable it all together if you have the option
Power cycle phone
update maps from android market if your phone auto updates after you reboot that's ok, my note 2 auto updated maps and my gps worked fine
That's it your GPS should be working now"
*borrowed from shangrilla500
these gps threads are getting out of control we need to make an official gps fix thread no offense op i know you are having issues but a actual guide on how to fix this stuff would be a good alternative to getting tons of threads posted daily
Bfitz26 said:
these gps threads are getting out of control we need to make an official gps fix thread no offense op i know you are having issues but a actual guide on how to fix this stuff would be a good alternative to getting tons of threads posted daily
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Thanks for the help, I am going to try the suggested methods. I used the search but I wasn't sure if the sprint methods I found would work on my vzn.
+1 guys thank you!
no problem man no offense to you personally it's just something that needs to be done instead of tons of threads floating around about the same issue there should be a guide some where and also one thing that worked for me is driving around till u get a lock as my house never gives me a lock so
rkhayat said:
Thanks for the help, I am going to try the suggested methods. I used the search but I wasn't sure if the sprint methods I found would work on my vzn.
+1 guys thank you!
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vvvvvv
Did all of that...
"Go to Settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to Google services framework
clear data
Then
go to settings
Application manager
click all at top slide bar
go to maps
clear data
uninstall updates
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Uninstall updates wasn't there, no verizon services were there also, just did a power cycle.
Still Nothing I'm afraid,,,
rkhayat said:
vvvvvv
Did all of that...
"Go to Settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to Google services framework
clear data
Then
go to settings
Application manager
click all at top slide bar
go to maps
clear data
Uninstall updates wasn't there, no verizon services were there also, just did a power cycle.
Still Nothing I'm afraid,,,
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do u have a current rom that is backed up with gps lock on if so do a nandroid get a lock then boot into recovery wipe etc... flash rom and it should lock fine
had the same same issue
Bfitz26 said:
do u have a current rom that is backed up with gps lock on if so do a nandroid get a lock then boot into recovery wipe etc... flash rom and it should lock fine
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I've had the same issue. My searching for GPS lock sign would not even turn on with Jedi rom. And with cleanrom, the gps lock sign would come online but it would not lock. I tried the jellybeans rom, and finally it worked. One thing i've found different with the jellybeans rom against the others were that if you go to location settings, you can see the VZW location option, whereas for the other two it wasn't there. I don't have this option checked by the way.
Just giving you my 2 cents based on my experience. Maybe it could fix your problem if you install jellybeans rom and then follow the instructions suggested by the other guys here.
Have you tried Pimp my rom and replaced the GPS files with it?
Also you need to go in Settings, under accounts click your Google account, go to location access and make sure it is turned on for your phone. I have flashed roms before and done everything except check that and for some reason it should then on when you turn on your Location and Google search under GPS but it occasionally won't on the first lock on some roms.
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Every time this happens to me I just boot into recovery and wipe internal storage and this fixes the problem. Beware, you lose your internal storage so backup any important files to an external sd card.
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kschmidty17 said:
Every time this happens to me I just boot into recovery and wipe internal storage and this fixes the problem. Beware, you lose your internal storage so backup any important files to an external sd card.
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Replaced the ROM with a different one and now GPS is fine, I'm sure what I did above affected it.
Now I only have 3g, uh oh!
rkhayat said:
Replaced the ROM with a different one and now GPS is fine, I'm sure what I did above affected it.
Now I only have 3g, uh oh!
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Edit: Service is okay.
This happened though...
http://www.tiikoni.com/tis/view/?id=bf2c875
Once I updated Play services the issue returned...
Do I have to decide to use GPS or Hangouts? All I wanted was to get rid of touchwiz!
rkhayat said:
Edit: Service is okay.
This happened though...
http://www.tiikoni.com/tis/view/?id=bf2c875
Once I updated Play services the issue returned...
Do I have to decide to use GPS or Hangouts? All I wanted was to get rid of touchwiz!
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When you updated Play services what issue returned? The GPS not working?
If you don't want to use Hangouts you shouldn't have to.....
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shangrila500 said:
When you updated Play services what issue returned? The GPS not working?
If you don't want to use Hangouts you shouldn't have to.....
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I managed to get my hangouts to work but that broke the GPS again...I'm using AOKP.
Google Voice also causes a crash, this is getting frustrating I only want vanilla!
rkhayat said:
I managed to get my hangouts to work but that broke the GPS again...I'm using AOKP.
Google Voice also causes a crash, this is getting frustrating I only want vanilla!
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It may just be an issue with Hangouts, however I would lean more toward a AOKP issue. You could download GPSTest to replace the to replace the AGPS data..... It may just be a AOSP bug with Hangouts, however this js the first I'm hearing of it.
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