web page not available when trying to install apps

frankola · 01-04-2012, 08:19 PM

I seem to get "web page not available" about 60% of the time but i can surf without a problem. I have kobo vox does anyone have an idea?

jefftheworld · 01-04-2012, 09:11 PM

You get "web page not available" about 60% of the time but it's not a problem?

lioslaith · 01-05-2012, 05:30 AM

I just need to clarify with you, your getting the page can't be found when trying to install apps or at other times as well? If it's just when attempting to install apps via a link online to download the app itself you could be being referred to the official android market which Vox can't use. (not without rooting or some such thing, I'm not very technologically gifted, sorry!)

If it's when you click on the app download link you could be being sent to the Google android market hence the cannot find page message. This has happened when I've clicked the download this app link in the Vox browser only to be referred to the market, hence cannot find page/app message.

frankola · 01-05-2012, 07:56 AM

sorry i wasn't very clear. i was hopped up on NyQuil as i have a cold.

what i meant was that i have issues downloading/installing apps ... but i have not problem surfing to web sites.

any help would be appreciated

mr_nobody · 01-05-2012, 08:20 AM

Yes but is the issue as lioslaith said, that you are trying to follow links that lead to android market which will not work on the vox unless you take special steps?

kcarscadden · 01-05-2012, 01:26 PM

Frankola,

Your problem is that the links you are clicking on are trying to take you to the Google Android Marketplace, which doesn't not work on the Vox unless you root and install stuff. You should go directly to the various other android marketplaces, mentioned in other forum messages or google for the particular .apk you are looking for.

Keith

Senior · 01-05-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcarscadden

Frankola,

Your problem is that the links you are clicking on are trying to take you to the Google Android Marketplace, which doesn't not work on the Vox unless you root and install stuff. You should go directly to the various other android marketplaces, mentioned in other forum messages or google for the particular .apk you are looking for.

Keith

I have this problem when I go to Appbrain, I click on install and it takes me to the unavailable site. Unfortunately I cannot find the app I want any where else.
(sob)

msxman · 01-06-2012, 12:34 PM

Appbrain links tothe android market to dload. If you have an android smartphone you could probably get it on there then copy it to your vox? Otherwise, you just have to keep googling 'til you find a place that doesn't need the market, sadly.

01-04-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
frankola Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: kobo vox ereader	web page not available when trying to install apps I seem to get "web page not available" about 60% of the time but i can surf without a problem. I have kobo vox does anyone have an idea?

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01-04-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
jefftheworld Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 157090 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo, Kobo Vox	You get "web page not available" about 60% of the time but it's not a problem?

01-05-2012, 05:30 AM	#3
lioslaith Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Device: Sony 505, Kindle, Kobo Vox/Glo, Nook	I just need to clarify with you, your getting the page can't be found when trying to install apps or at other times as well? If it's just when attempting to install apps via a link online to download the app itself you could be being referred to the official android market which Vox can't use. (not without rooting or some such thing, I'm not very technologically gifted, sorry!) If it's when you click on the app download link you could be being sent to the Google android market hence the cannot find page message. This has happened when I've clicked the download this app link in the Vox browser only to be referred to the market, hence cannot find page/app message.

01-05-2012, 07:56 AM	#4
frankola Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: kobo vox ereader	sorry i wasn't very clear. i was hopped up on NyQuil as i have a cold. what i meant was that i have issues downloading/installing apps ... but i have not problem surfing to web sites. any help would be appreciated

01-05-2012, 08:20 AM	#5
mr_nobody Evangelist Posts: 440 Karma: 26671 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo mini, nexus 7 (2012), kobo vox	Yes but is the issue as lioslaith said, that you are trying to follow links that lead to android market which will not work on the vox unless you take special steps?

01-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#6
kcarscadden Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 13776 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: semi-north Ontario, Canada (N 45.41 W -79.67) Device: iPad Air 5, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE	Frankola, Your problem is that the links you are clicking on are trying to take you to the Google Android Marketplace, which doesn't not work on the Vox unless you root and install stuff. You should go directly to the various other android marketplaces, mentioned in other forum messages or google for the particular .apk you are looking for. Keith

01-06-2012, 12:34 PM	#8
msxman Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 36 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo vox, kindle 2	Appbrain links tothe android market to dload. If you have an android smartphone you could probably get it on there then copy it to your vox? Otherwise, you just have to keep googling 'til you find a place that doesn't need the market, sadly.