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Marketplace widget does not work after update

Updated phone (Droid X) this morning (10-24-10). Seemed to go fine until I clicked on what was supposed to be the marketplace widget. It said something to the effect that the application was not installed. The usual Icon was replaced by a blue icon with the settings "cog" on the right side. Is there anyway to get the Marketplace widget back? By the way, it also does not show up in the application window or in the "Manage Applications" list. I have temporarily put a shortcut to the internet Marketplace on the home page.

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Wildman

This is a common issue after update.

There is only 2 ways I know that seem to work.

1. Reinstall app from a market backup apk (EStrong File Explorer works well)

2. Hard Reset on device.

Reset works but use the method here.... http://community.vzw.com/t5/DROID-X-by-Motorola/Minimize-Droid-X-Issues-After-Froyo-Update/m-p/296586#M11211 or

Follow these settings during restore to avoid issues being restored automatically.

1. Go to homepage on device

2. Click left menu hard button

3. Select Settings from list (Bottom Right of Screen)

4. Scroll to "Privacy" in list

5. Select "Privacy"

6. Uncheck "Automatic Restore" and then "Back up my data" under Settings/Privacy
7. Click OK on the menu that pops up that says "Are you sure you want to stop bacing up your settings andapplication data and erase all copies on Google server?"

8. Click Factory Data Reset

9. Click Reset Phone

10. After reset is complete follow step to setup but do not input Google Email information

11. Once phone is at homepage go back into Settings/Privacy and make sure the Automatic Restore option is unchecked, even if grayed out, activate "Back up my data" and quickly disable "Automatic Restore"

5. After being sure that the Automatic Restore option is off it will be safe to log into Google by going to My Accounts and press New account button at bottom and input email account information.

This process will stop all applications and settings from restoring automatically and restoring original issues that usually resolve a number of issues.

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