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[GAPPS][GUIDE][TOOL] PROJECT SLIM-8mb GApps & AUTO SLIM-FACTORY (free 134mb /system)

[GAPPS][GUIDE][TOOL] PROJECT SLIM-8mb GApps & AUTO SLIM-FACTORY (free 134mb /system)
Project Slim is closed, thanks.
Post #1 = slim gapps (8mb)
Post #2 = slim rom guide
What is Project Slim?
Many older devices (eg. HTC Desire) have limited NAND storage. This leaves very little space for user apps. This project is intended for such phones and aims to overcome that limitation by freeing as much space from the /system partition as possible - allowing for hboot partitions to be flashed with less space allocated to /system and more to /data. This allows for more apps to be installed with app-to-sd scripts - or even negates the need for such scripts in some cases.
How does it work?
Simply flash the 8mb gapps provided below instead of your normal gapps after a ROM install
If more space is required, see post #2. This guide will walk you though how to easily reduce the size of your ROM on your Windows PC manually before moving to sdcard for flashing. An automated script that does all the work for you can also be found in post #2.
Will it work for my ROM?
The Gapps have been tested on HTC Desire, Galaxy S2, Nexus One - They should work for all devices.
Regarding ROM slimming, the principles the guide is based on remain the same no matter the device, but i can't guarantee the automated script will work on all roms.
I Need more Google apps!
This is the slimmest gapps you'll find. Download Calendar, Hangouts, Maps, etc. from play store.
Requirements?
All files necessary are provided.
Windows PC - if ROM slimming
SLIM GAPPS:
APKs: Basically just the play store, and the necessities. Note, i've removed 'Google Now' coz u can download that from play store, and "Google Ears" coz that's useless. Also, useless libs for face unlock, google ears, etc removed... Play store also updated to latest version.
Full List:
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter
GoogleBackupTransport
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
GoogleLoginService
GoogleServicesFramework
NetworkLocation
Phonesky
SetupWizard
Zip size is 8.3mb. Takes up approx. 10mb in system. Normal (trimmed) gapps is 63mb. So that's an extra 53mb free!
LINKS:
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GAPPS FOLDER:
http://d-h.st/users/Nbsss/?fld_id=27638#files
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TOGETHER WITH SLIM-GUIDE BELOW AND SLIM-FACTORY UPTO 134MB CAN BE FREED!!
GET HTC DESIRE (BRAVO) HBOOTS HERE - thanks jmcclue !
(Old 4.2.X Versions)
Version2 - Normal Gapps 26mb
Version 3 - Black Play Store 26mb
Version 4 - Transparent Play Store 26mb
Version 5 - Normal Gapps 11.6mb version, play store (v4.0.27)
Version 7 - Black Gapps 12mb version, play store (v4.0.27)
Version 8 - Normal Gapps 11mb version & updated play store (v4.1.10),
Old Flashable Android 4.1.x Gapps
Version 1 - Normal Gapps 8mb version,
Old Flashable Android 4.2.x Gapps
Version 9 - Normal Gapps 8mb version & updated play store (v4.1.10),
Old Flashable Android 4.3.x Gapps
Version 1 - Normal Gapps 13mb & play store (v4.3.11),

[GUIDE] Nbsss SLIMMING ROMS GUIDE
Best viewed on web browser.
FOR AUTOMATED SCRIPT SEE BOTTOM OF POST
A) Download and extract ROM zip
B) Removing audio files (about 5.2mb freed)
Navigate on extracted ROM to /system/media/audio
Delete all audio from "alarms" folder (except one that you wish to keep)
Delete all audio from "notifications" folder (except one that you wish to keep)
Delete all audio from "ringtones" folder (except one that you wish to keep)
Delete from "ui" folder: "camera_click", "camera_focus", "VideoRecord", "VideoStop"
(You can set default tones by editing last couple of lines in the build prop or set manually once booted - Thanks "FordNate")
C) Removing boot animation (optional) (about 6mb freed)
Navigate to /system/media
Delete bootanimation.zip
D) System apps cleaning (about 45 mb freed)
Navigate to /system/app
Delete "Calendar.apk" (1.3mb freed)
Delete "LatinIME.apk"
Paste "LatinIME.apk" file attached below
Navigate to /system/lib
Paste "libjni_latinimegoogle.so" (17.5mb freed)
Navigate again to /system/app
Delete "Launcher2.apk" or "Trebuchet.apk" (depending on what you have)
Paste "NovaLauncher.apk" (free version) (10mb freed)
E) Remove unneeded text-to-speech engine (6.1mb freed)
Navigate to /system/tts/lang_pico
Delete all
F) Remove unneeded fonts (10mb freed)
Navigate to /system/fonts
Delete unneeded fonts "MTLmr3m.tff" (Japanese) & "NanumGothic.tff" (Korean) & "DroidSansFallback.tff" (backup)
G) Delete offline google now: (1.83mb freed)
Navigate to "/system/usr/srec/"
Delete "config"
H) FREE ANOTHER 35mb (fits CM7r2 Hboot):
Under /system/app
Delete VideoEditor.apk (4.7mb)
Delete "Exchange2.apk" & "Email2.apk" (4.1mb) - use GMail instead
Delete "LiveWallpapers.apk" & "LiveWallpapersPicker.apk" (2mb)
Delete all livewallpapers under "/system/app/": (1.52mb)
galaxy4.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
phasebeam.apk
NoiseField.apk
PhotoTable.apk
EVstuff under "/system/app/" 1.3mb) - for evervolv roms
EVToolbox.apk
evwidgets.apk
EVTips.apk
Junk under "/system/app/" (.3mb):
vociedialer.apk
speechrecorder.apk
stk.apk
soundrecorder.apk
Other under "/system/app/"
browser.apk (2.85mb)
QuickSearchBox.apk (1mb)
Move(12mb)
"Gallery2.apk" (Camera & Gallery) & "LatinIME.apk" (keyboard) from /system/app and place in /data/app (you could use adb for this eg. = "adb install Galley2.apk"
NOTE: IN KITKAT 4.4, SOME APPS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE WILL BE UNDER THE DIRECTORY /system/priv-app/ , OTHERWISE THE PROCESS IS THE SAME
Total Freed: 82mb
Last Step: Repacking before flashing
1) Check file size before zipping
2) Re-zip with 7zip, view the zip to make sure its all ok (ie you don't have something like /CM10.1.zip/CM10.1/)
3) Sign your updated re-zipped ROM with sign-em application. Place ROM in "input", run exe, signed ROM found in "output"
[TIPS]
If you get stuck, always good to have a saved PC copy of the apks saved on your phone beforehand.
Use: "adb pull /data/app C:\Users\<wherever-you-want>" (without quotes)
That way if you have no file explorer, you can use like "adb install <filemanagername>.apk" (must place in adb folder of course)
Its also faster to restore your phone, just use: "adb push C:\Users\<wherever-you-want> /data/app"
Then restore app-data ONLY from TitaniumBackup -much faster and less issues
[MODS - FOR HTC DESIRE (BRAVO)]:
-Wifi tethering with password fix - Extract files "hostapd" and "hostapd_cli", copy extracted files, mount system R/W, paste in /system/bin replacing the original files, set permissions (rwxr-xr-x), reboot
-Keyboard BL disable: Extract 65DisableKeyBacklight file, place into system/etc/init.d folder, set permissions same as other files in this folder (---rwxr-x), reboot
--a2sd: open terminal, type "su", type "a2sd install", respond with yny and it'll reboot automatically
Credits/thanks:
-SlimRom for the lightweight keyboard
-ryuinferno for his zip signer
-Nova launcher
-jmcclue for DisableKeyBacklight script
-thanks tom0769 for part E!
-HUGE thanks to Androidmarketuser for the script!
(Remeber to hit thanks here and thank Androidmarketuser )
FOR AUTOMATING THE PROCESS - DOWNLOAD SLIM-FACTORY SCRIPT!!
ENJOY !

Could come in handy..
Greetz

TimHermans said:
Could come in handy..
Greetz
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have u tried latest nightly? unbelievable smooth...

So latest nightly + slim gapps fit in 210 /system hboot?

Nbsss said:
have u tried latest nightly? unbelievable smooth...
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Nope but after your comment, I will do so tonight..
Greetz

paolo-red1 said:
So latest nightly + slim gapps fit in 210 /system hboot?
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You'd need to slim the rom first. I've currenty 14mb free space, so it could probably even fit in a 200mb system hboot. See post 2 soon.

Just been using latest nightly and must say you are right.. Buttery.. Except for camera, that's slower with other/fewer glitches.. Overall nice..
Greetz

TimHermans said:
Just been using latest nightly and must say you are right.. Buttery.. Except for camera, that's slower with other/fewer glitches.. Overall nice..
Greetz
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Play some games, it has glitches.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium

vijendrahs said:
Play some games, it has glitches.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium
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True..!! didn't notice it cause I haven't got time to play games..
Greetz

TimHermans said:
True..!! didn't notice it cause I haven't got time to play games..
Greetz
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Lol same, and games are for nexus 7 so well worth it

Nice! 16 mb. And to think that the original gapps are 95mb in size. What a waste.

So what's up with the latest Nightly...? Does it support DSP Manager being used for better sound quality??? Ya know, CM ROMs run DSP like a boss. Evervolv ROMs don't....... They are smooth and all, but no DSP Manager means that I'm not installing them.........

Just bought a galaxy s2 for my mum.
she'll have a better phone than me but I'm more excited to see where devs take this classic phone
So.. i assume 14 downloads and no complaints means v2 works fine ?
Anyone tried it?

Nbsss said:
Just bought a galaxy nexus for my mum.
she'll have a better phone than me but I'm more excited to see where devs take this classic phone
So.. i assume 14 downloads and no complaints means v2 works fine ?
Anyone tried it?
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Post 2 updated. I'm tired, will finish last part tomorrow :yawn:

So.. i assume 14 downloads and no complaints means v2 works fine ?
Anyone tried it?
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vijendras and TimHermans say that there are glitches when playing games...

Androidmarketuser said:
vijendras and TimHermans say that there are glitches when playing games...
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That had got nothing to do with this slim gapps.
Sent from my HTC Desire

Androidmarketuser said:
vijendras and TimHermans say that there are glitches when playing games...
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dvsk69 said:
That had got nothing to do with this slim gapps.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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Gapps caused the glitches? I can't stop laughing

Nbsss said:
Gapps caused the glitches? I can't stop laughing
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We all know better then that..

V2 gapps work like a charm with latest evervolv nightly, just tried it.

(GUIDE) How I started using LG L7 II (P710)

Upgrade... (if you want)
Newly Firmware is V10J (HUN) (http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=21)
Enable "unknown source" (Settings > Security > Unknown sources)
Download Framaroot (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwm3o_n8de7iTXhwOEFoc0dfdlk/edit?usp=sharing)
Install it.
Choose "Gandalf exploit" and run it. ( if output is Succes, you have root access)
Download Root Browser (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwm3o_n8de7iTDNvNXlmR05sb3M/edit?usp=sharing)
Install it.
Open Root Browser:
Navigate to /system/app directory
You can delete these apps:
ApplicationManagerbin.odex (extra apps, this LG stuff for available extra apps, unnecessary)
ApplicationManagerbin.apk
Books.odex (Google Books)
Books.apk
Calculatorbin.odex (Calculator)
Calculatorbin.apk
Calendarbin.odex (Calendar)
Calendarbin.apk
CalendarProviderbin.odex (something for Calendar)
CalendarProviderbin.apk
CBbin.apk (Provider messages - unnecessary)
CBbin.odex
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.odex (Sync Chrome bookmarks)
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
ChromeWithBrowser.odex (Chrome browser)
ChromeWithBrowser.apk
EmailWidgetbin.odex (Email widget, unnecessary)
EmailWidgetbin.apk
FmRadio3.odex (FM radio, unnecessary)
FmRadio3.apk
Gmail.odex (Gmail, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
Gmail.apk
GMS_Maps.odex (Gmaps, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
GMS_Maps.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.odex (Google Calendar Sync, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleDrive.odex (Google Drive, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
GoogleDrive.apk
GoogleFeedback.odex (Google feedback, unnecessary)
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleTTS.odex (Google voice > text, unnecessary)
GoogleTTS.apk
Hangouts.odex (Google Talk, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
Hangouts.apk
LGBackupbin.odex (LG backup, unnecessary)
LGBackupbin.apk
LGDMSClient.odex (LG software-update, unnecessary)
LGDMSClient.apk
LGEmailbin.odex (Email, unnecessary)
LGEmailbin.apk
LGHome3_Theme_Biz.odex (LG Home theme [Biz], if you use defaul [Optimus theme])
LGHome3_Theme_Biz.apk
LGHome3_Theme_Cozywall.odex (LG Home theme [Cozywall], if you use defaul [Optimus theme])
LGHome3_Theme_Cozywall.apk
LGHome3_Theme_Marshmallow.odex (LG Home theme [Marshmallow], if you use defaul [Optimus theme])
LGHome3_Theme_Marshmallow.apk
LGSearchWidgetProvider.odex (Google search widget, unnecessary)
LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk
Magazines.odex (Google magazines, unnecessary)
Magazines.apk
Music2.odex (Music player, unnecessary)
Music2.apk
Musicbin.odex (Music player, unnecessary)
Musicbin.apk
MusicWidgetbin.odex (Music player widget, unnecessary)
MusicWidgetbin.apk
PlayGames.odex (Google PlayGames, unnecessary, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
PlayGames.apk
PlusOne.odex (Google+, unnecessary, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
PlusOne.apk
SmartShare.odex (unnecessary)
SmartShare.apk
Street.odex (Google Street, unnecessary, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
Street.apk
Velvet.odex (Google Search widget, unnecessary)
Velvet.apk
VoiceRecorderbin.odex (Voice recorder, unnecessary, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
VoiceRecorderbin.apk
VoiceSearchStub.odex (Voice search, unnecessary, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
VoiceSearchStub.apk
WeatherMultiCPbin.odex (Weather, unnecessary)
WeatherMultiCPbin.apk
WeatherThemebin.odex (Weather-theme, unnecessary)
WeatherThemebin.apk
Youtube.odex (Youtube, unnecessary, reinstall from Market with Link2SD if you need)
Youtube.apk
Install Link2SD from Google Play.
Unmount your sdcard, partitioning it to 2 slice (is you have 16GB sdcard: 8GB 8GB [fat32, fat32], [primary-primary]) on your computer
Put sdcard back to phone, mount it...
Open Link2SD > left side menu > Mount script rewriting - choose [fat16/fat32]
Restart your phone
Open Link2SD > right side menu > Settings > Auto linking
Use it.
I recommend App Backup & Restore app for quick reinstall your favoritue apps.
Sorry my english. (I use my phone with hungarian language, I don't know, apps label in English or other lang)

I think is interesting this post expecialy for me that I have just got a P710 but I have two question that I think maybe will be usefull olso to somebody elese:
1)The link to googleplayer is brocken so if u can give another link or just write the name of the apk to install
2)Just if I want to gave away the handy is in the program olso the option "unroot" and if not how to do that?
About formatting sd card I have just a 4 gb sd so I supose i can olso not format it (I reade 8.16 and 32) is that correct?
Thank's
Grazie
Danke
(I'm international :laugh: )
Helen

Moonshined Camera Calendar and Gmail Apks

These are all I have for now. As we all should be aware, Google will be updating their icons for certain apks.
I took the apks (the latest updates) and added the moonshine icons for these 3 apks.
I will do the rest if someone can link the Google play music apk and the Google Photos apk
how to:
check the shared folder, download the apks
place all of them in system/apps
go into data/apps and delete the gmail and calendar apks
reboot
See attachment for screenshot
Download here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B80IxmVlzWAxSWtYbnlQeXRaenc&usp=sharing
credits: http://www.tha-icon.com/ for the images

flex360 said:
These are all I have for now. As we all should be aware, Google will be updating their icons for certain apks.
I took the apks (the latest updates) and added the moonshine icons for these 3 apks.
I will do the rest if someone can link the Google play music apk and the Google Photos apk
how to:
check the shared folder, download the apks
place all of them in system/apps
go into data/apps and delete the gmail and calendar apks
reboot
See attachment for screenshot
Download here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B80IxmVlzWAxSWtYbnlQeXRaenc&usp=sharing
credits: http://www.tha-icon.com/ for the images
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@DD-Ripper created a full icon pack for moonshine as a icon pack theme for Nova/Apex. You can find the downloads from the thread below, maybe you can extract the apk's from the download and update the ones you are looking for :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51918383

More apks coming
I'll add a flashable zip
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

flex360 said:
More apks coming
I'll add a flashable zip
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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I tried the flashable zip and neither gmail or keep is working (FCs)
I'm using stock ROM 4.4.2 rooted + xposed

xgustavoacex said:
I tried the flashable zip and neither gmail or keep is working (FCs)
I'm using stock ROM 4.4.2 rooted + xposed
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try deleting the keep and gmail apks from the data/app folder

[GUIDE]Download apk from google play without Device ID

There are 2 methods for (download apk from google play to computer)​
1 - Online Apk Downloader
Check out Here
Do you know about Online APK Downloader?with online apk downloader you can download every free apps on google play store on your coputer.
For all of us using an Android device , we already know that the Google play store limits the download of android apps and games only via an android phone or other android devices . Even if Android supports sideloading of apps and games , Google has always restricted the direct downloads of apps from the play store as apk files .
Google is doing the best to protect our android devices and the reason behind android apps not being available to download as apk files , is to prevent the spreading of virus and malwares by sideloading of apps from the outside of the play store .
Although downloading apps on an android phone is very easy , but if your data connection is slow , you won`t be left with any option apart from waiting for the crawling downloads to complete until you can use your favorite apps or games . Fortunately there is a workaround which will allow you to download Android apps and games as apk files from the Google play store .
android apps are packaged as APK files. You can use any File Manager app to copy these files from the computer to your Android device and then touch the .apk file to install, or sideload, the corresponding app on your device.
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This online tool alows you to download latest version of android apps or games to your device.
your divice is rooted?dont wory. you do not neet DeviceID and gmail account for downloading apps.
There is no limitation for downloading apps.Apk Leecher let you to generate direct link of Any number of apps from android market and let you to download all of them.
The site address is : http://apkleecher.com
2 - APK Downloader Chrome Extension
APK Downloader is a Chrome extension that allows you to download APK files from within your browser without installing the app on your Android device. Requirements:
Latest Google Chrome
Android Device ID [Google Play]
APK Downloader Chrome Extension
* Please read and follow this instruction carefully before using, or it WON'T WORK * STEPS:
Make sure you have a latest version of Google Chrome installed on your PC.
Download and install the Device ID on your Android device.
Download APK Downloader Chrome Extension.
Open your Google Chrome, and press CTRL + H on your keyboard and select Extension tab, then drag and drop the downloaded file (2.1.2.crx) into that middle of the page.
5.It will add the extension named "APK Downloader" on the Extensions page. Look for the options hyperlink and click on it to get to APK Downloader option page
Enter email and device ID on Options page
How to get Email and Device ID:
install Device IDapp, it will show you your Device ID and Gmail.
For example: if it shows android-1234567890abcdef , then your device ID is 1234567890abcdef
Do not type in random email or device ID, it won't work, if you logged out your phone or reflash your phone with custom ROM you might need to relogin APK Downloader again
That's it. You can now start using APK Downloader.
After logging in, you can navigate to any Google Play App page, and wait for a few seconds for icon to appear and click the APK Downloader icon in the Address bar to download the .apk to your desktop!

That's helped me thank you very much ??

Hi, @Sangeet007 Intriguing thread you have here!
I'm interested in this primarily so that my phone does not automatically update so many default Samsung S4 system apps, and other user apps on my 'almost' new phone's recovery nandroid backup image. This restores my phone almost to it's original state, particularly where it is not associated with my existing Google account. My goal in using your guide, is to pick and choose among my Playstore apps, along with my purchased apps, without my phone having an associated account that updates so may apps on my phone. As regards the PlayStore, it looks like the respective user's device ID and email may be quarantined within your
Device_ID 1.1_[www.apkleecher.com].apk, without actually associating the phone to an existing Google account. Does it work this way?
Holding off on this until I get more XDA member's opinions. Plus I'm unsure whether it is safe to input my email into the your .apk's prompt.

This also seems similar to http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/ mentioned in @Tsjoklat 's Thread
[APP] Android Market patched to skip self-update and remove device restrictions
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580827&page=82

This application works.
namitutonka said:
Hi, @Sangeet007 Intriguing thread you have here!
I'm interested in this primarily so that my phone does not automatically update so many default Samsung S4 system apps, and other user apps on my 'almost' new phone's recovery nandroid backup image. This restores my phone almost to it's original state, particularly where it is not associated with my existing Google account. My goal in using your guide, is to pick and choose among my Playstore apps, along with my purchased apps, without my phone having an associated account that updates so may apps on my phone. As regards the PlayStore, it looks like the respective user's device ID and email may be quarantined within your
Device_ID 1.1_[www.apkleecher.com].apk, without actually associating the phone to an existing Google account. Does it work this way?
Holding off on this until I get more XDA member's opinions. Plus I'm unsure whether it is safe to input my email into the your .apk's prompt.
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Got a bit of reassurance from fellow XDA members. I successfully used this app to download .apk's (in numerical format without the .apk file extension) from the Google Play Store to my PC. I then renamed each download to it's respective name, i.e. 262 > ES File Explorer File Manager.apk, transferred the .apk file to my SD, then installed it. :good:
I found it appropriate that this application absolutely does not allow downloads of any "paid for" apps which I have previously purchased. :good:
Thanks Sangeet007

Google Chrome has disabled .apk download functoonality
Google Chrome web browser (Version 36.0.1985.125 m) has disabled the 2.1.2.crx .apk download extension, and it no longer functions. It cannot be re-enabled in Tools>Extensions. Uninstalling and reinstalling Google Chrome web browser, and then following the OP again, lets me drag, drop, and install 2.1.2.crx as an extension, but now this APK Downloader 2.1.2 extension is immediately grayed out upon installation. The enable box is there, but cannot be enabled.
This worked yesterday upon first installation. When working, it only downloads free applications. I successfully downloaded a few free app (installable.apk's) which I use. When reverting back to stock or a different ROM, I find having these installable .apk's much more convenient to use than going to the Google Play Store and searching then downloading each and every app.
My advice to anyone who initially finds this Chrome extension working, is to download as many free apps you feel you may possibly want. You will probably end up with a larger installable library of free appw than the one I have. Following is a listi of my app library:
D:\Users\m\Downloads\Android apps\Google play store download apks\From Store\
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Busybox Stephen (Stericson).apk 2517 KB 8/4/2014 10:07:58 PM
Chrome Browser.apk 28807 KB 8/4/2014 11:20:44 PM a
cpu-z_1.66.apk 806 KB 8/4/2014 10:53:48 PM a
doubleTwist Music Player.apk 15757 KB 8/4/2014 11:19:54 PM a
ES File Explorer File Manager.apk 4302 KB 8/4/2014 10:14:00 PM a
FBReader.apk 5201 KB 8/4/2014 10:55:00 PM a
Google Maps.apk 15493 KB 8/4/2014 10:57:18 PM a
Google Translate.apk 3329 KB 8/4/2014 11:05:24 PM a
Greenify.apk 1208 KB 8/4/2014 10:56:10 PM a
MyScript Calculator.apk 10356 KB 8/4/2014 10:58:42 PM a
Online Nandroid Backup.apk 4177 KB 8/4/2014 11:00:02 PM a
QR Code Reader.apk 3224 KB 8/4/2014 11:02:10 PM a
Root Checker.apk 824 KB 8/4/2014 11:00:58 PM a
SH Script Runner.apk 154 KB 8/4/2014 11:03:26 PM a
Skype.apk 19424 KB 8/4/2014 11:06:18 PM a
Super 2048.apk 1982 KB 8/4/2014 11:16:16 PM a
SuperSU.apk 2281 KB 8/4/2014 11:04:24 PM a
Tiny Flashlight + LED.apk 997 KB 8/4/2014 11:15:24 PM a
Titanium Backup.apk 6388 KB 8/4/2014 11:07:00 PM a
ViPER4Android??FX?For4.0-4.2.2.apk 2532 KB 8/4/2014 11:12:40 PM a
Wanam Xposed.apk 2999 KB 8/4/2014 11:07:52 PM a
XDA-Developers.apk 3857 KB 8/4/2014 11:13:36 PM a
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Total 0 folder(s); 22 file(s)
Total files size: 137 MB; 136627 KB; 139905734 Bytes
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Any "pro", "paid", or "donation" versions of the above files cannot be downloaded even with a working installation of the APK Downloader 2.1.2 extension.
Google was free and open as a start up, welcoming any and all developers. The future of Google looks increasingly controlled and locked down.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013...ntrolling-open-source-by-any-means-necessary/
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Upco...eakage-for-root-apps-Chainfire-claims_id56257
This specific experience of mine with the APK Downloader 2.1.2 extension is a prime example. Google explains and excuses the foregoing automatic Chrome web browser actions as protecting me the end user. Total bunk!! And it is not piracy downloading free apps.:good:

It works again
As I said in previous post.
"My advice to anyone who initially finds this Chrome extension working, is to download as many free apps you feel you may possibly want."
Otherwise there is a workaround. I went through my registry deleting selected "google update" entries, and "chrome entries", after installing Chrome. Then reinstalled Chrome browser. and now can download again as per OP.:good:

Chrome extension is working

[Q] gapps-config.txt Help

I'm probably not posting this in the correct forum, but my device isn't on this forum so I figured this is the next best spot for general help.
So I read in the TK Gapps thread a way to disclude certain things from installing/overwriting stock apps. One major one I do NOT want installed is Google Now Launcher. Among a few other things... However, I cannot quite figure out how to create this file, keep it from overwriting/flat out deleting some of the stock apps, and where exactly I should put the gapps-config file when flashing. If someone has done the custom install, if you can post your script and inform me of where it goes (I'm assuming you just flash the zip as you normally do with the config file in the same folder as the zip), I can easily figure it out. Just not sure where to start.
I found this but I'm having a hard time understanding if it's saying to just type Include at the top of the config file, and then only those apps will be installed WITHOUT removing things such as the stock Launcher. Or, if I have to add a separate section to keep it from deleting some of the stock options. Essentially, I want the Full edition installed, replacing things such as the default keyboard. But I don't want it to install things such as Google Now Launcher, Camera, or some of the Play (Movies, Games, etc) things, but I don't want it to delete the stock camera or stock Launcher... Things like that.
Assistance would be highly appreciated.

I've now posted this question on 5 forums looking for an answer... Sure, the majority of you that read this probably think I am some pathetic idiot loser that needs to get a clue. All I'm asking for is some clarification on how to write the config file and how it's handled by the flashing process so I can make sure I am doing it correctly. For the love of all that is good in this world, will someone, somewhere, PLEASE provide some assistance?!

This is what I'm wanting....
What I WANT installed:
Google System Base
Off-line Speech Files
Google Exchange Services
Chrome Browser
Google Clock
Cloud Print
FaceUnlock
Gmail
Google+
Google Calendar
Google Calendar Sync
Google Keep
Google Keyboard
Google News & Weather
Google Play Music
Google Play services
Google Play Store
Google App (Search)
Google Text-to-Speech
Google Wallet
Maps
Messenger
Sound Search for Google Play
Street View on Google Maps
TalkBack
YouTube
What I DO NOT want installed, but DO NOT want the Stock/AOSP versions removed:
Google Camera
Google Now Launcher
Photos
What I DO NOT want installed:
Google Docs
Google Drive
Google Earth
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Newsstand
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Hangouts
Now... How would I structure the config file to do this?

Why did you even make a thread to begin with?
This doesn't belong here, it belongs at the bottom of a Q&A after being answered many many times.
Put the entries for:
Google Docs
Google Drive
Google Earth
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Newsstand
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Hangouts
in your gapps-config.
That's it, it won't install them.

where the **** is Gapps Config.
Thats what i cant figure out.

Carefully read the opengapps wiki under https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options
All your questions like where to put the gapps-config.txt file and much more are answered there.

How can i use the gapps-config file ?
i just heard about it but i can't find how to use it anywhere

Are you kidding??? I just posted the wiki link above your post!!!

meiser said:
Are you kidding??? I just posted the wiki link above your post!!!
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I read the instructions. But I don't seem to find the gapps_config.txt file.
I downloaded gapps for nougat stock. Please help
is there any other ways to find it

**The gapps-config file must be placed in one of the following folders:
the folder containing the Open GApps installer (takes precedence)
Now I'm going to read
/sdcard/Open-GApps
/persist
/tmp/install
Going out on a limb here but I understand the above to say you have to create gapps-config file and put it in one of the above folders.
I'm a newb but recognize file structure, so I went into the terminal type #slocate gapps-config - search returned nothing. So I have to create directory /Open-GApps-folder and put gapps-config in it, within the /sdcard/ parent directory.
Basically I create the dir /Open-GApps/gapps-config in the /sdcard/ folder. Hope above provides some orientation.
I'm going to the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60944096&postcount=4

you create a text file called "gapps-config.txt" and you put it in your external memory, sdcard, whatever... it can be in lots of folders... in that file you configure your install.

I am trying to install Pico GApps. My gapps-config here shown does not work... insufficient space...
[my gapps-config-grouper.txt]
# try it this way
Include
Core
# stock removals -- these would work
LUpdater
LSetupWizard
LRecorder
Email
ExchangeStock
PicoTTS