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How to install paid apps after a device wipe

CEV

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Apr 16, 2010
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I had to do a factory reset of my X after the 2.2 update. I am now not able to install the paid apps I got from the market. I have receipts on Google Checkout for them, but when I go to the market to get them, it only gives me the option to "Buy" it again as it takes me right to Google checkout. If I go to "Options" and then "My Downloads", the apps are not located there. Anyone else have this happen to them? How do I fix this without having to buy the apps again?
Thanks,
Chad
 
That's very strange. I just switched phones and my paid apps were in my downloads section waiting for me to reinstall them for free.

You're absolutely positive you used the same email address?

Maybe try doing ANOTHER factory wipe?

If that doesn't work, maybe try contacting Google? I have no idea who, though
 
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If it's not in your "Downloads" list...what happens when you search for the app and just go to install it?

but when I go to the market to get them, it only gives me the option to "Buy" it again as it takes me right to Google checkout. If I go to "Options" and then "My Downloads", the apps are not located there.
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