date: 2013-02-13 11:05:04
author(s): redphx
Market Helper – spoof your Android device to download incompatible apps from the Android Market
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***** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK *** I’ll not take responsibility for anything happen to you or your account**
***** THIS APP IS FOR ROOTED DEVICES ONLY *****
What is this?
Market Helper is a tool for Android that helps users to be able to change/fake their rooted devices to any other devices. For example, it can turn your Nexus 7 into Samsung Galaxy S3 in a few seconds. No reboot is required.
Why do I need to use this?
To download and install incompatible apps from Android Market / Google Play Market on your devices. For example, if you want to install Viber on your Nexus 7, switch it to Samsung Galaxy S3 and you’ll can. Or if you change your DPI value, you’ll find this app very useful.
( I’ll update this section later ;P )
Why is this app awesome?
– It DOES NOT touch your build.prop or any system files so it’s easier and safer.
– You don’t have to reboot the device to update the change.
– You can switch back your device to original state anytime, by using “Restore” feature or simply by rebooting your device ( with wifi/3g is enabled )
– Totally free
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I do not upload this app to the Google Play Store or anywhere else. It’s only available here, on this blog, for free
Market Helper 2.0.4 ( 2016/01/28 )
Supports: Android 2.3+ devices with Android Market / Google Play Store + Google Services Framework installed
Tested on Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy S3, running JellyBean 4.1.2
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How to use?
1. Download and install the app:
2. Open the app. Select the device and carrier you want to change to
3. Press Activate. Wait until it’s done
4. IMPORTANT: go to Android Device Manager **** to update the change ( just visit the page, you don’t need to do anything ). I’ll find a way to bypass this step in later versions
5. Have fun. Now you can download apps that you couldn’t before.
If you want to switch back to normal, select “Restore” in device list and press “Activate”, or simply reboot the device ( with wifi/3g is enabled )
Please keep in mind that you can install incompatible apps doesn’t mean that those apps will 100% work on your device, so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t go to Google Play Store and complain about it on the comment section or email the developer. I’m a developer too and I really hate when it happens. Thanks 🙂
Why does this app require so many permissions?
I know some of you will ask this question, so I’ll explain it.
– android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE ( read phone status and identity ) : get your phone operator
– android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE ( modify or delete the contents of your USB Storage + Test access to protected storage ) : read and write files on your external storage ( sdcard )
– android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE + android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE + android.permission.INTERNET ( full network access ) : access the internet
– android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS + android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS + android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS ( create accounts and set passwords + find accounts on the device + use accounts on the device ) : find current account on your device
– com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES ( read Google service configuration ) : get your authentication token for two services C2DM and ANDROIDMARKET. Those tokens will be used for checking in
If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
FAQs
Q #01: Help, I can’t restore my device back to original state.
A: Please follow these steps:
Q #02: My device doesn’t change to new device
A: Please follow these steps:
Q #03: I got the error “Token not found”
A: If you got that error, please contact me or write the comment below about what Android version you’re using, device name… That’ll help me debug the problem. Thanks
Changelogs
2.0.4: 2016/01/28
– Fix “Cannot send device config” error.
2.0.3: 2015/07/21
– Fix multiple crashes.
2.0.2: 2015/07/20
– Rewritten completely with new UI + API. Hopefully it will be faster and less bugs.
– Bug fixes.
– If you have problem with this version, please switch back to 2.0-beta.
2.0-beta: 2014/08/20
– Move devices list to server, so it’ll be easier to add more devices.
– Bug fixes
1.1 : 02/23/2013
– Supports Froyo
– Supports multiple accounts
– Adds ability to fake operator
– Add some devices
– Multiple bug fixes
1.01 : 02/14/2013
– Fixes “Token not found” error on some 2.3.x devices
1.0 : 02/13/2013
– Initial version
Upcoming features
There are some interesting features that will be added in later versions. I’ll give more information sometime later. So stay tuned
News
Market Helper helps with incompatible apps dowloads, root required
Incompatible Android apps? You can download them with Market Helper
The Ultimate Guide to Installing Incompatible Android Apps from Google Play
Credits
Thanks to Stericson for his RootTools
Donation
If you love Market Helper ( or APK Downloader ) and find it useful, please consider make a donation. It will help me continue working on this app. I would really appreciate that 🙂
Sorry for my English, and greetings from Vietnam 🙂
If you want to download APK on Google Play Store on your Chrome/Firefox, try APK Downloader, another product from me.
