How to Manually Update To New Android Market

If you just can’t wait for the Android Market to automatically update on your phone over the next few weeks, follow these simple steps below to manually install the updated Market on your phone (no root required).

Download the Market App HERE
Open the file on your SD Card using a file manager
Select the file, then click OK to replace the old market app
Select Install

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How to Manually Update Android Market

If you are one of the many users who still haven’t received the automatic update to the Android Market, then you have probably been searching the Web for ways to force the update.  Follow these simple steps below to manually add the the market app to your phone (requires Android 2.2+).

Download the zipped update HERE.
Place the file in the root directory of your SD Card (main folder).
Reboot your phone in Recovery mode.
Select Wipe, then Wipe Dalvik-Cache.
Press Vol Down to return [...]