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Android Market -101 error downloading apps

Filed under Android

Since getting the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus I was not able to download apps to the phone via the Market app. Every time I would get an error -101 saying the app could not be downloaded.

Also on the Android Market website https://market.android.com/ my new phone would not appear in the list of my devices.

After spending  a lot of time searching for possible fixes, I noticed that my google account  which ended with @googlemail.com which I logged into on the phone was changing to @gmail.com when logging into the Android Market website.

I couldn’t see an easy way to change the logged in account on the phone so I removed all the accounts, and added the account back in using @gmail.com rather than @googlemail.com and I can now download the apps again.

You need to re-sync all your contacts and settings when doing this as it seems to remove all contact info from the phone.

On the Android Market website the new phone still didn’t appear in the list until I tried editing the Nickname associated with my old HTC Desire, after changing this the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus appeared on the list and I was able to edit the Nickname for this as well and it all is working ok now!

To change the Nickname

On the bottom of the market page click “My Market Account” https://market.android.com/account  then select the “Settings” tab which takes you to this screen:

(Click to view large version)

Press “Edit” next to your phone and  enter your phones nickname in the box and click “Update” to save your changes.

Mobile apps update

Filed under Android , iphone

I have added new dedicated pages for the mobile apps which myself and my brother Andrew have written.

Android Neutral Density Calculator

Neutral Density Calculator for photographers to calculate the shutter speed when adding neutral density filters to your lens. Set the filter you are using and the shutter speed without the filter and the app calculates the new shutter speed with your filter(s) fitted. more...

Android Swanage Guide

This mobile app was made to compliment our Virtual Swanage website and uses data feeds from the site which the app stores locally to give you business listings, places to stay, eat, events, local info and mapping system to find business and attractions near to you. Mobile town guide to the seaside resort of Swanage in Dorset on the south coast of the UK. The application allows you to easily find places to stay, places to eat, events, nearby attractions and businesses and local information. Online update feature allows you to use the application offline (excluding maps and nearby). more...

iPhone Swanage Guide

The same as the Android app but written for the iPhone and iPad platforms. more...

iPhone Bullet Power Calc

This iPhone application lets you check the power output of any rifle or pistol. Enter the weight of the bullet in grams or grains and enter the bullets velocity and then click "Calculate Power" to calculate the power output of your gun. more...

ND Calc Android App

Filed under Android

Neutral Density Calculator for photographers to calculate the shutter speed when adding neutral density filters to your lens.

Set the filter you are using and the shutter speed without the filter and the app calculates the new shutter speed with your filter(s) fitted.

Download on the Android Marketplace from https://market.android.com/details?id=com.briandorey.ndcalc

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New Android App for Virtual Swanage

Filed under Android

After several weeks development our new Swanage Guide Android smartphone mobile app has been launched.

The new mobile app lets you take our accommodation, business listings, events, local info and much more on the move with you.

The new Nearby feature lets you find attractions, businesses, clubs and places to stay based on your location (GPS required on your phone).

You can either view these as a list or on a map view.

The new local attractions sections include location maps.View more on our mobile page on http://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/mobile/ or on the Android Marketplace on https://market.android.com/details?id=com.virtualswanage.swanageguide&feature=search_result

HTC Desire Custom Wood Dock

Filed under Android , Projects

HTC Desire Dock / Wooden Stand

After buying an HTC Desire smartphone, I tried to find a suitable dock or stand for holding the phone while syncing and charging the phone. I ordered one from ebay over 3 weeks ago but the seller has let me down and hasn't sent it.

After looking for a suitable material to make a Desire dock from, we found a piece of Rosewood in the workshop 100mm x 100mm x 40mm high.

I purchased a 1m long micro usb lead with a right angle plug from ebay for £3.00

The new custom wooden dock was designed in Illustrator and then the cut paths generated and fed to Mach 3 on the CNC mill.

Video at end of post.

The top surface of the wood was machined flat before milling using a surfacing tool.

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First Android App for Virtual Swanage

Filed under Android , Projects

I have written a small app for my new HTC desire phone which I got last week and I was hoping that some of the other Desire users could help beta test  it :)

The app gets places to eat, accommodation, events and local news from my community site at http://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/

I havent uploaded the app to the android market yet but the installer can be downloaded from http://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/mobile/android/VirtualSwanage.apk

Any feedback, good or bad is very welcome :)

Next is the iPhone version!