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mosen | # 2181 | 2017-12-03, 22:56 | Report

Originally Posted by rob_kouw View Post

Google Play has updated

Maybe it helps to stand up again if you get at least a newer playstore version as reward?
The latest version to be working on xperia x i tested is this 7-3-25.
It should work if you disable dalvik, remove playstore, install linked version, then to stop update of playstore itself

Code:

touch /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk

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robthebold | # 2182 | 2017-12-04, 00:40 | Report

Originally Posted by suicidal_orange View Post

People have had success using the VPN built in to the Opera browser to bypass the country block

This is what I did, set the Opera browser VPN to report my as Germany, instead of the US. Worked fine. (It did raise a PayPal fraud alert, and PayPal now wants me to change my password, which I have been loathe to do since it's one of the very few that I actually memorize for use when away from my password vault.)

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robthebold | # 2183 | 2017-12-04, 00:44 | Report

Originally Posted by stickymick View Post

So, I have got me a Sony XPeria X, all updated and have unlocked the bootloader and will be downloading SailfishX soon.
Are there any tips or snippets of advice before I go ahead with the re-flash?

I'm not an early bird to Sailfish by no means, owning 3 Jollas (1 needing a recovery :P) and my current phone is an Aqua Fish.
Thankees in advance.

Since you're to the unlocking stage, I guess you're not backing up your DRM stuff from the original FW. If that's the case, I don't think you'll have any troubles following the installation instructions. Everything was straightforward and without hiccups.

But BTW, you might want to test the hardware (wifi, wireless, sdcard, speakers, etc., etc.) fully before flashing SFOS, just in case anything isn't working and you need to return the device.

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nieldk | # 2184 | 2017-12-04, 05:27 | Report

Originally Posted by rob_kouw View Post

I had a bit of a tough time today with the Android part of Sailfish X.
As I had no more updates, I removed all Android apps, an reinstalled. Unfortunately as soon as Google Play has updated, Android apps won't receive any updates any more, and new apps cannot be installed. Aptoide is of no use really.

So, in comparison to the Jolla 1, I find myself with a device with a healthy battery and a better screen, but worse Android support. Big bummer.

(Sorry guys, I want at least Whatsapp, Wordfeud and the Rabobank app, and if possible c:geo, GCC and some more handy stuff. I've already read all the remarks that a real sailor should not want it. But there are no alternatives for me.)

For the Play Store updating issue, do this

https://together.jolla.com/question/...tex-aqua-fish/

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peterleinchen | # 2185 | 2017-12-04, 07:56 | Report

There is a newer version of Play Store

(at least working on JollaC, no X here)

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Mikkosssss | # 2186 | 2017-12-04, 13:20 | Report

So I finally did send my Xperia to warranty because right front speaker broke. I also noticed small backlight leak at bottom of the screen.
I only flashed android back with emma tool without DRM keys and it went trought.
They also replaced side buttons and battery for some reason.
I bought the phone from verkkokauppa.com.

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DrYak | # 2187 | 2017-12-04, 13:50 | Report

Originally Posted by peterleinchen View Post

no X here)

I can confirm that version 7.3.26 works on Sailfish X too, that's what I've installed on my Xperia X.

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lantern | # 2188 | 2017-12-05, 16:37 | Report

Originally Posted by

you can now use the voucher “INDEPENDENCE” to get a 20% discount from all Sailfish X purchases until December 17, 2017.

10 charssss

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m4r0v3r | # 2189 | 2017-12-06, 20:37 | Report

Originally Posted by peterleinchen View Post

There is a newer version of Play Store

(at least working on JollaC, no X here)

is that the latest?

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peterleinchen | # 2190 | 2017-12-07, 06:22 | Report

Originally Posted by m4r0v3r View Post

is that the latest?

Yep. Latest which allows downloading from 'uncertified' device.

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