Google Maps on M701-R

[Matt262]

Since I first turned on my Haipad M701-R the Market reported there was an update for Google Maps...when I attempted to update, I got an Installation Unsuccessful error that the release keys didn't match...not that it's a huge deal seeing as these don't have GPS and Maps is almost worthless outside of general reference, it got my troubleshooting wheels spinning on how can this be fixed?

I uninstalled Maps using Titanium Backup (by default it is a system app) and tried reinstalling using the Market, and got a "incompatible update" error...

I'll report back what I find but has anyone else had this problem? Undoubtedly it is related to this not being a phone, and having to trick the Market into thinking it is, but still hitting road bumps. Can anyone confirm installing using an APK via sideloading works?

Again, not a huge issue, just annoying to pull up downloads and be told I have an update that I cannot apply.

 

[zittergie]

From xda forum:
Google maps update failure fix (11-08-2010)
Connect using ADB and issue the following commands
adb remount busybox
rm /system/app/Maps.apk
cd /system/bin
sh pm uninstall com.google.android.apps.maps
sync

Now you can install the new Google Maps version from the Market (If not, just reboot the device & try again.

I have not tested this yet.

 

[Matt262]

Thanks I'll give it a shot tomorrow

 

[OffWorld]

Thanks Zittergie! Worked like a charm. Of course I can only locate via wi-fi, but Google Maps insists that the GPS option also be turned on (even though there isn't a GPS) and that I'm not in Airplane Mode (even though there's no cell radio). Once I "turn on" all that non-existent stuff I also had to turn off the location by wi-fi and turn it back on so it would ask me, again, if I wanted to share anonymous wi-fi data. Fired up Maps and there's my pulsating blue dot location - or I should say on the cross-street in front of the house across from me, but that's still pretty damn close for doing it by my home wireless network.

 

[S87]

Worked for me too. Thanks!

 

[Matt262]

Unfortunately, did not work for me...I think it's because I used Titanium Backup to uninstall Maps (after backing it up of course)...when I try to reinstall from the market it tells me incompatible update...also, when I try to restore it from backup, it never comes back...not like I need Maps, but oh well...at least now I don't have a nagging "Update Available" flag me every time I open that market

 

[S87]

Originally it told me "incompatible update" as well because I left off the command "adb remount busybox"

Used the terminal on Android Hackers app.

 

[Matt262]

I did all the commands through ADB on my laptop with the tablet connected via USB debugging...I don't think I'm going to try using a terminal app on the tablet itself because really, Maps is pretty useless on it outside of a general reference.

 

[S87]

Typing commands on the device itself is quite frustrating with the auto-spacing & word suggestions.

 

[Matt262]

lol main reason I won't press the issue...I like my tablet better not embedded in a wall due to frustration