How to Clear Market Cache on Your Android

If you have a WM8650 tablet and not all android applications are displayed after a firmware upgrade you may want to clear the Android Market Cache to fix the issue. Here is how to do it:

1. Log in to the Android Market with your Gmail credentials
2. Open the Android Market Page & then press the home button to return to the home page
3. Go to Settings -> Applications-> Manage -> Running
4. Press "Market"
5. Press "Clear cache" (do not clear data)
6. Press "Force stop"
7. Return to "Settings \ Applications \ Manage \ Running"
8. Press "Google Services Framework"
9. Press "Clear Data"
10. Press "Force Stop"
11. Start Google Market, it must give an error
12. Reboot, once back Market should work, if it gives an error it could need another minute to work
13. Test the access: search Skype, Angry Birds on the market, it should return 400+ results including the original Skype and Google's maps

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How to Clear Internet Browser History on Android

1) Open up internet browser
2) Click on Menu
3) Select “More”
4) Select “Settings”
5) Clear the forms, history, cache, and cookies
6) Done!

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Netflix Compatibility on Android devices

Many Android tablet owners are interested in playing Netflix movies on their devices but unfortunately not every tablet will be compatible with Netlfix. There have been numerous forum discussions about whether tablet like WM8650 are capable of playing Netflix videos using a firmware upgrade or some software "hack". The answer is usually no for a simple reason that the tablet chipset specifications are not compatible with Netflix system requirements. Your tablet specifications must have at LEAST:

• 1.0 - 1.2 GHz processor
• 512 MB RAM
• Android 2.2, 2.3, 3.x, and 4.x devices

Below is a list of chipset models that are compatible with Netflix, so the next time you are shopping for a tablet you can refer back to this blog to know check for its compatibility. This is not a complete list but you will find many popular ones on here.

Chipset Model	Cores	Clock Mhz
Apple A4	Single	1-0.8 Ghz
Apple A5	Dual	1 Ghz
NVIDIA Tegra 250 (Tegra 2)	Dual	1 Ghz
NVIDIA Tegra 250 3D (Tegra 2 3D)	Dual	1.2 Ghz
NVIDIA Tegra 3	Quad	1.5 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM 8255T	Single	1.4 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM 8655T	Single	1.4 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 QSD 8250A	Single	1.3 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 QSD 8650A	Single	1.3 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ 8060	Dual	1.2 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM 8260	Dual	1.5-1.2 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM 8260	Dual	1.5-1.2 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM 8260A	Dual	1.7-1.5 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM 8270	Dual	1.7-1.5 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM 8660	Dual	1.5-1.2 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM 8960	Dual	1.7-1.5 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 APQ 8064	Quad	2.5 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM 8230	Dual	1.2-1.0 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM 8930	Quad	1.2-1.0 Ghz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM 8974	Quad	2.5-2.0 Ghz
Rockchip 29xx	Single	1.2 Ghz
Samsung Exynos 4210	Dual	1.2 Ghz
Texas Instruments OMAP 3630	Single	1.2-0.6 Ghz
Texas Instruments OMAP 4430	Dual	1 Ghz
Texas Instruments OMAP 4460	Dual	1.5 Ghz
Texas Instruments OMAP 4470	Dual	1.8 Ghz
Texas Instruments OMAP 5430	Dual	2 Ghz
Texas Instruments OMAP 5432	Dual	2 Ghz

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How to change wallpaper on your Android Device

So you just got a brand new shiny Android device and you are looking for a way to get rid of that boring default wallpaper? Well, look no further because we are here to help you get something that you want set on your device. Each device comes with a number of pre-installed static wallpapers, along with live wallpapers which users can select. Fortunately, you are not stuck with these, and you can install just about anything you want, so if you are looking for something different hop in the Android Market and download one of the many wallpaper apps available, and browse for one you like. Once you find and save a wallpaper that you want to your device, you have two different options of how to set it, so let's take a look at those. 

1. From your home screen press menu   , then select wallpapers or from your app drawer select your gallery icon
2. Navigate your gallery to find the picture you wish to set as the wallpaper and click on it
3. Use the box to select the portion of the wallpaper you want to use
4. In the lower left corner you will accept the size, then wait a second for it to set as wallpaper
5. Once you receive a confirmation that it has been set, hit the home button and view your wallpaper

If you happen to hit the home button before the device confirms that the wallpaper is set, it may not actually set it so you will have to go back and do it all again. Error on the side of caution and give it a few seconds to complete and set itself as the wallpaper.

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How to Update Firmware on WM8650 Tablet & Flytouch DISCO Model

1. Download the firmware folder
2. Extract / Decompress the contents of the folder
3. Open the decompressed folder and copy all of its contents to a formatted micro SD card
4. Turn off the tablet and insert the micro SD into it
5. Power on the tablet
6. Wait until it is 100% upgraded per the status on the screen
7. Remove the SD card
8. WM8650 tablet will automatically restart / Flytouch needs to be powered on in order to restart


If you are looking for the firmware files itself they can be obtained through www.fapoquest.com

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How to format an SD card

If you are looking to update the firmware on your Android device the instructions may advise you to "format" a micro SD card before saving the firmware files to it. So how exactly do you format an SD card? It is very simple process that usually takes less than a minute:

Formatting on a Computer

1. Insert the small micro SD card into slot located at the bottom of the the larger SD card adapter. Insert the combination into the computer’s SD card slot

2. Open the "My Computer" 3. Right-click on the drive your micro SD card is inserted into and choose the "Format" option from the menu that appears. Click the "Start" button at the bottom of the "Format" menu.

Formatting With a Cellphone 
1. Insert the Sandisk micro SD card into the card slot on your cellphone. The card slots on some older micro SD enabled phones is behind the phone's battery. Power your phone down before removing the battery.
2. Hit your phone's menu button. In the menu, locate the "Settings" or "Setting and Tools" option. Browse the "Settings" menu for the "Memory" option. 3. Locate the "Card Memory" option from and then choose the format option to erase the SD card.

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100% FULL Android Market on generic tablets: WM8650, Flytouch, Zenithink

iPad and Tablet PC industry is one of the fastest growing in the technological world today, with iPad leading the market, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Droid, and one of the most exciting ones out recently, the Asus Eepad hitting the store shelves. But there is still one BIG problem tablet-wanna-have's face: money. Tablet is still considered more of an entertainment device and spending $600 on games and movies is out of reach for most average consumers. This is where the "generic" tablets manufactured in China come in and save the day. A 7" WM8650 can be purchased for under $100 and 10" Flytouch can be purchased for around $200. Not a shaggy investment.

Thousands of consumers went shopping during the Christmas season and purchased WM8650, Flytouch, Zenithink, and other generic tablets for themselves, friends and loved ones. To their big disappointment they received a tablet and realized that it does not connect to wifi properly, drains battery fast, and most importantly does not have a FULL Android market. If this is the case with you please visit fapoquest.com to obtain a firmware that fixes most of these issues. Once you install the firmware you may still experience issues locating applications like Skype, Angry Birds, Google Maps, and other on the Android market. This is because of the cache issue with Android market and here are the steps to fix it:


1. Open the Market and press the home button to return
2. Go to Settings \ Applications \ Manage \ Running
3. Press "Market"
4. Press "Clear cache" (do not clear data)
5. Press "Force stop"
6. Return to "Settings \ Applications \ Manage \ Running"
7. Press "Google Services Framework"
8. Press "Clear Data"
9. Press "Force Stop"
10. Start Google Market, it must give an error
11. Reboot, once back Market should work, if it gives an error it could need another minute to work
12. Test the access, search Skype, Angry Birds on the market, it should return 400+ results including the original Skype and google's apps like maps / streetview / docs

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Problem Fixed: External Case Keyboard Shift Keys Do Not Work on your Flytouch 3 Tablet

Some users of Flytouch have reported issues with shift keys on External Case Keyboard they purchase along with it. The numbers would not work and letters would not capitalize upon pressing the shift key on the keyboard. This issue is not due to the keyboard defect but rather the compatibility of that specific keyboard with your device. If the shift key doesn't work on your flytouch external keyboard there is a simple fix you can implement within 2 minutes of time and completely FREE:

1. Go to Anroid Market and install the SwiftKey Keyboard.
2. Go to  "Settings -> Language & Keyboard" and select the SwiftKey check mark. 
3. Open up any text field on your tablet and long-press that text field. 
4. Select "Input Method" -> "Swift Key Keyboard

That's it! 

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Speaker volume is too low on Android tablet

Headphones volume is typically louder than the speaker volume. But because of the hardware/firmware on certain tablets there may be no way repair it. An easy fix if you desire additional speaker volume, is
to purchase a wireless speaker such as Macally Portable Stereo Speaker (under $10 on ebay). That will provide you with sound solution in a very portable format.

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