Hello!
To install Google play on new Nokia X2 firmware You nedd nokiaX2 with new firmware=)
Next step is strongly recomended - you need custom recovery.
It will be easyer to restore your phone from backup, if something goes wrong.
Next - you need to root your phone. I`ve done it throu custom recovery.
After rooting your device you need root access file manager - Root EXplorer for example.
Next step - you need to backup your phone thou custom recovery befor doing any sistem modifications.
Then- Open file manager - go to system\app
Cut out two files
package verifier.apk
and
package verifier.odex
Paste it anywhere you want.
Or - if you have backups - you can delete it.
Then you can install Google Play.
From some sourses you can get patched gplay , so, for those of you who have purchased apps - it will be an error after you try to add your app in gplay.
Only way for fixing this - finding another gplay pack.
After updating gplay - some pics will disappear. Same thing was on 2.0 firmware, if you have Lucky Patcher - you can disable autoupdate of gplay.
Soure of this method is here.
After Play Store's self updating all the images are not able to shown in the store, then after a reboot it will lost connection, like what the majority of us are facing.
It seems the host file's problem to me, I made a few changes but no luck.
Before finding out the method running latest google play, the temp solution is using Lucky Patcher (metioned in OP) to stop store itself from updating. However, even with lucky patcher enabled, google play will lose connection after reboot. You have to delete account and login to store again. Maybe the device regenerate certain files and that blocked google play.
Great job Altivex everyday i visit 4pda for new update. i dont know when grip_9 or russlan will release custom rom
Nokia x2 with google service !!!!!
DON'T TRY.
i already bricked my phone two times & only professional service center can recover the phone with ADF / Infinity box hardware.
but custom recovery is the safer way for home user & i am not success yet to load custom recovery on my x2.
will you please describe the process of custom recovery setup with screen shot or youtube video ????
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Will any one please describe the "custom recovery" process for Nokia x2 step by step in details..
fakenfalse said:
DON'T TRY.
i already bricked my phone two times & only professional service center can recover the phone with ADF / Infinity box hardware.
but custom recovery is the safer way for home user & i am not success yet to load custom recovery on my x2.
will you please describe the process of custom recovery setup with screen shot or youtube video ????
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Will any one please describe the "custom recovery" process for Nokia x2 step by step in details..
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if you can flash the stock rom then you will not need to professional service center !
help me Plz
google play show " no connetion " and cant start :crying::crying:
esam122333 said:
help me Plz
google play show " no connetion " and cant start :crying::crying:
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Repleas new ver google play store
Remove old acount
Create new acount
Run google play store
Close google play store
Remove new acount
And add old acount
Dont conection lost but dont load images
goooooooood
not working
not working
please give steps to root Nokia X2 after software update as nokia tool is unable to root the device
Sent from my Nokia_X using XDA Free mobile app
just install 1Mobile Market and google play will not get no connection
Mazikaaa said:
just install 1Mobile Market and google play will not get no connection
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So, it worked with you?
Related
hey i want to root my alcatel 4033 because of the 512mb of memory, most of it is used up by preinstalled apps but i dont know what to do after rooting it. Can any one help me? i can help my self when it comes to technology and i can follow instuctions
Hi there, i have the same Phone. Got it rooted with the framaroot app. Then i searched the web for custom roms. First Nothing Then i came a cross this site http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/alcatel-one-touch-pop-c3-5687.html. seems interessting? ! I will try to flash it and See how it works out
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I got the A version (4033a) i guess. Without dual sim
Bull****. Got to complete a task/buy something. Forget about this link.
Hi, U can remove useless apps using root explorer or root app delete.. Or search for any other custom rom built for ur fone.
Without custom roms, usually this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401 . With the different modules available for everything from ad blocking to theming to customizing the lockscreen, this is about as custom as you can go without a rom.
I have an app
ackeella27 said:
hey i want to root my alcatel 4033 because of the 512mb of memory, most of it is used up by preinstalled apps but i dont know what to do after rooting it. Can any one help me? i can help my self when it comes to technology and i can follow instuctions
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Hello ackeella27, I have an Alcatel POP C3 4033X and I had the same problem: preinstalled apps and some ram used by these (for example Viber, that sometimes used to crash even if I didn't open it). So i had decided to root my phone and remove these useless (for me) apps by deleting them from the system (they are in a folder called "/custpack/app/" in the case of 4033X but i don't know if it is the same for other model of POP C3).
But I use to reset my phone sometimes (with the decision to not install again too much apps xD ) so made an app, called "App Removal for Alcatel POP C3"
I think if you have 4033X model you can surely use it, if not but you decide even to try please tell me the result so I know that this app is also for another model of POP C3.
You can find the app atached the post; I've put an ads at the bottom because I'm planning to put it on Play Store
In the app, if you haven't already rooted your phone you can click "Get SU" button, and installation of Framaroot will be started: when it finishes open Framaroot and click Boromir. Restart the phone. You can open App Removal, and may modify the code, and then click "execute" button to remove the unnecessary apps.
I posted some sceenshot to show you how is the app
Description of used permissions:
1) SD Card
2) Network State and Internet
3) Superuser
1)To put Framaroot in the SD Card and start the installation process
2)To display Ads
3)To execute the root commands
I hope it works and is usefull
Have a nice day
- dicciassei -
Edit: The app is now obsolete: wait about one week and I will make a topic with the new app (better than this). Bye
dicciassei said:
Hello ackeella27, I have an Alcatel POP C3 4033X and I had the same problem: preinstalled apps and some ram used by these (for example Viber, that sometimes used to crash even if I didn't open it). So i had decided to root my phone and remove these useless (for me) apps by deleting them from the system (they are in a folder called "/custpack/app/" in the case of 4033X but i don't know if it is the same for other model of POP C3).
But I use to reset my phone sometimes (with the decision to not install again too much apps xD ) so made an app, called "App Removal for Alcatel POP C3"
I think if you have 4033X model you can surely use it, if not but you decide even to try please tell me the result so I know that this app is also for another model of POP C3.
You can find the app atached the post; I've put an ads at the bottom because I'm planning to put it on Play Store
In the app, if you haven't already rooted your phone you can click "Get SU" button, and installation of Framaroot will be started: when it finishes open Framaroot and click Boromir. Restart the phone. You can open App Removal, and may modify the code, and then click "execute" button to remove the unnecessary apps.
I posted some sceenshot to show you how is the app
Description of used permissions:
1) SD Card
2) Network State and Internet
3) Superuser
1)To put Framaroot in the SD Card and start the installation process
2)To display Ads
3)To execute the root commands
I hope it works and is usefull
Have a nice day
- dicciassei -
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Q did u als had this annoying message when u disable viber. Viber has stopped. Keeps popping up
Yes, so I reset my phone and delete it from the system. I think this phone's version of viber is bugged because if I install it from Play Store it function normally. If you would remove it feel free to use my app (it not remove only viber but also other programs, in future I update if with a cecklist of Alcatel system apps you can check to be removed, more comfortable)
Sent from my ONE TOUCH 4033X using XDA Free mobile app
Aight that woud be cool
Randomly a install screen pops up. It says it's SERVICES COMMANDER ANDROID.
It wants to:
Read phone status/identity
Approcimate location
Modify/delete content on sd-card
Add or remove accounts
find accoutns on device
read Google service configuration
use accounts on the device
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Device Access:
Full network access
View network connections
Close other apps
Retreive running apps
run at startup
Prevent phone from sleeping.
What's this?
OK so I've figured out that the install popups everytime I install an app from Google Play. I've deactivated Unkown Sources so I won't install it by mistake.
But does anyone know what this is?
Uninstall "Simple MP3 Downloader".
Beware "service commander android" request
I've also experienced this instal request and after a bit of digging found a gaggle of Germans who caught the program and stripped it down. The Google translation was rough as guts. They speculate over ad ware but after accepting the programs request seemed to experience loss of contacts and Google play account. They couldn't argue it out because it lead them off track about viruses and android. I've phoned Google and emailed them what I found (they've never heard of it). To an unsuspecting person it passes as some kind of system update with the android logo.
Sorry guys, can't post link but if you Google 'service commander android 'you'll find their forum a couple pages in.
PS. The only app installed on my Teca U6 4.4.2 on their list of recent apps is an tu tu benchmark.
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Sorry, forgot to add that I haven't got 'simple mp3'
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Google search 'was ist services command android'
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PS. Read the translation in a Yoda voice, its comical.
If all else fails you can use Odin to restore the device to a bone stock state. It will wipe out whatever this is.
I looked in the log. Uninstall the simple mp3 downloader and the message is gone.
I have gotten the install request twice, and just clicked cancel both times.
I do not have simple mp3 downloader installed, at least its not listed under settings/apps or in Titanium Backup.
Unless its listed under one of the com.sec.android... listings?
@skoberdie I can't seem to find the German post, could you copy the list of programs over here.
Ohhh, you are probably talking about the list of recent apps on Google Play.
The only apps I have listed are Google Maps and QuickEdit Text Editor.
I've found it too... Think it's linked with youtube mp3 downloader as someone told above
Joker87 said:
I've found it too... Think it's linked with youtube mp3 downloader as someone told above
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I don't know with what app is linked, but you can find this apk file in /storage/sdcard0/.data, its ".apk" (on my S3 is that path)
I was getting the install popup on my SGS3, I uninstalled Folder Player by Peter Shashkin .
Folder Player is the only app I uninstalled and have not had the popup since.
That said, I also had Folder Player installed on my Lenovo S6000-F and I was not getting the install popup on it.
Took this shot from my phone.
once in a while I also get a mysterious install screen. First it was for this now it's for some game.
I cancel it each time.
in the picture it says its from com.vending.andoid-1.apk which is the play store from what I can tell. Either this a virus or a fake play store apk or google is messing with us.
Hi guys,
Lately I have been facing some issues with my S4.
Google Play/Google Maps/Google Synch/installing apks... doesn't work anymore, and phone freezes frequently !
the only odd thing that I can tell is that I have installed Wizzo (offers prizes by installing some suggested apps).
can guide me to identify the problem.
thanks
Hi
Me too facing same problem on my device HUAWEI HONOR_ 4X che2 Unicom_ ul00 installed lollipop 5.10.16
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Also when i rollback to 4.4.2 or 4/work well on KK
What happens when you factory reset the device?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
What happens when you factory reset the device?
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I didn't factory reset yet, I want to backup first using "Super Backup : SMS & Contacts" but I installing via Google Play nor by installing the apk.
Synchronizing my contacts with my google account doesn't work either.
yosboss said:
I didn't factory reset yet, I want to backup first using "Super Backup : SMS & Contacts" but I installing via Google Play nor by installing the apk.
Synchronizing my contacts with my google account doesn't work either.
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try this:
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
abserraoui said:
try this:
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
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Your website didn't work, its telling me "please try again later"... but as I said I tried to install it using an apk file I downloaded from another source but failed to install it. (it goes on and on showing it is installing but never ends)
new things I discovered :
USB storage doesn't work (it doesn't show anything on the PC)
factory reset doesn't work, I click but nothing happens
Based upon your description, your phone's storage seems to be corrupted. If you're still able to get into recovery, you should have an option there to factory reset. Otherwise you may have to go through Odin and both flash a ROM as well as use a .PIT file.
At this point, if I'm correct, there's no way to preserve your data.
I did a hard factory reset.. the phone seems to work fine
I managed to save data using ES Explorer in a shared folder on PC (via LAN)
That's excellent news, especially being able to save your data with ES File Explorer. Glad you got things resolved.
Welcome to first of kind Android TV hacking in XDA
Here I will give you steps on How to root LETV Super TV X3-55, X3-65, X3-65 Pro
Disclaimer: I will not be responsible if your TV gets into a costly brick. The risk is entirely yours.
Rooting : (X3 series - all working)
a) Download kingoroot apk from https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/kingoroot-download.htm
b) Click on root button (Will work after 2 - 3 times, may even exit and turn blank, Dont worry)
c) Now you have got root
d) Download Root Explorer and install the apk
e) Push the all the folders like app, priv-app, etc,framework (Letv Gapps v1.0) from the attached link inside \system folder and merge using root explorer.
[URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxwZ4yte3ORmR2k2VTdwckJ3Tkk/view?usp=sharing"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxwZ4yte3ORmR2k2VTdwckJ3Tkk/view?usp=sharing --> Updated Link
Switch OFF using remote and restart.
g) You have google play store (Set it up!)
In case you find trouble. Click on GMSCore.apk, Phonesky.apk you find inside priv-app folder.
In case of trouble whatsapp me +91 9669199996
All the best !
New features will be added soon.
a) Change video animations
b) Google play movies download on TV itself
c) Different Launcher
d) Themes
Without Root (Not Working : Sorry ) :
Those who wants everything without root can try this .. (experimental)
Please update me in case if it works.
Download the LeTV Gapps and install the following apk
1) Gmscore,
2) Googleloginservice,
3) Googleframework,
4) Phonesky from the priv-app folder.
Experiencing Bootloop ? :
Struck at LeTV logo....
Factory Reset : Put TV OFF ; Press Vol + and Vol - and Channel + and Channel - and Power ON using remote.
Indian Firmware Link : http://forum.le.com/in/eui_detail.html?euiid=207
Features of this update:
a) Root
b) Play store for android TV (updates itself to latest version & stops; but have a workaround .... working on it)
c) Lots of apps
d) Xposed not working (Not compatible with this arm architecture)
e) A lot of roots goodies.
f) Lots of boot loops (In case of experimentation ...... I am learning)
g) Lots of data and money & efforts spent (Hmm seriously not playing with my kids......)
R Prabhakar
Thanks : Dipcore for providing me insights, Praveen Pawar for testing.
Wanna Donate for my research
Go to https://paypal.me/rprabhakar, type in the amount, log in to your PayPal account and send me the money.
Indian Users: Paytm to 9669199996
This space is reserved for Bootloop issues ......
Hi! Any updates?
Mr. MCM said:
Hi! Any updates?
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Rooted and experimenting as Playstore updates itself and I am unable to patch it !
Is it OK if I give a non stable release with Playstore not working ??
Please do. Is it a method or full ROM?
As long as the Tv doesn't crash. I'm willing to try it if it really helps. Thanks for all your work.:good:
"https://drive.google.com/open?id=
0BzCElQ6GM7IOZUttX2Vxd29fRm8"
Have you tried this?? This is from dipcore from letv forum.
Sir..
any update on this? any stable release?
Thanks.
I'm in USA., would this work ?
bobz909 said:
I'm in USA., would this work ?
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You can also root it with kingroot.apk Works fine with US version. Sometimes you need to run it couple times.
I did it long ago with my x3-55pro US version. It also works with Indian ROM
English version attached.
@dipcore open your own thread for sharing the custom rom with us please
My tools to pack/unpack mstar bin firmware https://github.com/dipcore/mstar-bin-tool Python 3+ required.
Mr. MCM said:
Please do. Is it a method or full ROM?
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Method updated
bobz909 said:
I'm in USA., would this work ?
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Please send me your build.prop. I will tell you.
It should work with US versions. I didnt have a tester though.
Dipcore has a US firmware. He can provide you custom ROM.
Google for Letvupdate928.bin !!
You can also try my way.
Does this make google play services to work on the device
Like if i want to login on the youtube app
Will i be able to do it
androidlover420 said:
Does this make google play services to work on the device
Like if i want to login on the youtube app
Will i be able to do it
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Yes that will allow you to login with youtube app or any other app which uses google services. Basically all google services will work. The only problem is with the play market. It stops working after self-update (which does not affect any other apps, youtube will still work).
As a temporary workaround you can go to android settings -> apps -> all. Find the Play market and press on "Delete Updates". That gives you an option to use play market till next self-update.
I just did the given
While trying to login a message appears that google play services has stopped working
And then play store says unable to login
And my youtube app force closes itself on startup
Please help!
androidlover420 said:
I just did the given
While trying to login a message appears that google play services has stopped working
And then play store says unable to login
And my youtube app force closes itself on startup
Please help!
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Not sure then. I'm going to make a separate thread tonight with my custom firmware. It has youtube and google services pre-installed (as many other changes) So you will be able download and install it, if you want.
androidlover420 said:
I just did the given
While trying to login a message appears that google play services has stopped working
And then play store says unable to login
And my youtube app force closes itself on startup
Please help!
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I made a mistake in file.I have reuploaded the Gapps. Try now
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
Some additional steps to the above.
If Google Play is broken, like it was on mine, you can't download the System app remover. I got it from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jumobi...-root-3-6-2019-android-apk-download/download/
(I do not know if that site is safe.)
Download APK to PC, transfer it over USB, and install it with Terminal Emulator.
Also, if you cannot download a File Explorer since Google Play is broken, try some APK like http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...-manager-4-1-6-android-apk-download/download/
(again, no idea if that site is safe.)
and install it via Terminal...
Then finally you can click the Google Play services APK. (Or just install it via terminal since by now you know how to...)
NOTE: if you have TF101 with KatKiss 4.4.4 you can't use the one marked Android 4.4W+, it fails and you will wasting hours of your time like I did - use the Android 2.3 version.
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After spending 3 hours of figuring out all the above details, I still got the "has stopped" popups, because I had created the file names in terminal as gsm instead of gms. Details are important...
I should add that I did get it working, with my manual installations etc. Thanks!
Works for hours, then PlayServices autoupdate... try 2 times.
Im using katkiss 6.0
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
Phew, good to know it wasn't only me. I've been having this Services issue for some time now on the old 4.4.4 KatKiss, googling for it, updated to 6.0.1 but the problem starts as soon as I even try to install Google Play Services in any way (either flashing GAPPS or installing afterwards with an apk). The device works fine without the Services, but then I can't use Google Play...
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
Solution to my problem... But still need to wait until mr. Google decides to solve it
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...t=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5XjF6sPef4
timppu said:
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
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Yes, there are a lot of devices which faced with this issue. The reason why Google Services stopped working is so-called NEON instruction set for ARM chips. Our tablet has Nvidia Tegra 2 chip which does not support such command set! And no, that will not be fixed!
Here's a quote from the forum (bit.ly/2luHVwu):
If this started on or about the 9th it is due to Google putting ARM neon code into the last update. Older ARM chips do not have neon code functionality and are therefore screwed.
My 6 year old Asus TF101 with a Tegra 2 processor was still running like a champ with android 6.0.1 until last week.
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Forget Google, I am on AmazonApp now Shame on you, Google. Also set my search engine back on old Yahoo
ignasigh said:
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
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I was having it stop at the "Checking Connection" step too, realized I was using the 2017 gapps package instead of the 2016 one. Check to see if you're using the correct one. However, I'm still having the "Google Services" issue.
dape16 said:
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
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I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names. UPDATE: sorry, that actually didn't work, in fact, at the moment, no matter what I try, I cannot stop it from updating at some point and having to start all over again...
I rolled back to ASUS 4.0.3 original firmware.
It is working fine for the last 5 days, as long you do not update any of Google apps. The original firmware still has Google Talk pre-installed.
The original firmware is so so slow, when compared with KatKiss 6.0.1 or KatKiss 4.4.4, but at least it is working fine. No FCs at all.
Please note that there are some recent apps that do not work with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3).
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kenpoh said:
I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names.
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Kenpoh, what version of KatKiss?
I found the format of the info in the /data/apps folder different from 4.4.4 to 5.1 to 6.0. I was unable to get things to work with fresh 5.1 ROM flashes so went to 4.4.4 and creating the folder with the "-2.apk" worked in 4.4.4. I think the bottom line is you have to create a folder name that is the same name as the .apk file (with a -2) to "confuse" the auto-update.
Now that I know I can get 4.4.4 to work, I'll see if I can get 5.1 and/or 6.0 to work and share my findings.
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
For 4.4.4, I:
- Downloaded ROM, SU, GAPPS, Google Play Services 10.0.84 from apkmirror.com
- Did a clean flash
- booted up installed ES File Explorer from terminal
- installed GPS 10.0.84
- reboot
- create folder using the "-2"
- reboot
All is well. I let everything update (including Google Play Games) and everything is running just fine.
Exterminator13 said:
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
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Thank you very much for your post. It worked flawlessly!!!
I have a Moto Xoom which is also a Tegra 2 Non-Neon device that is experiencing this Google Play Services issue -
I just had a one-on-one chat with Google support. Since I am running a rooted Moto Xoom (Omni 4.4.4), the only advice Google one-on-one support could provide was to unroot and revert back to Stock (which is 4.1.2. on the Xoom) and/or contact Motorola for support. Google seems to be unwilling to investigate fixes unless folks that are running UNROOTED Tegra2 Non-Neon devices are also experiencing the same issue.
So, if you are running a non-rooted Tegra2 device (like your ASUS TF101's) and are having this issue, please contact Google one-on-one support and let them know via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
Apaco said:
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
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For 6.0, I rebooted after first boot, then the "Skip >" option showed up during the wifi connection setup screen.
Google Maps not working
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Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
Alvera said:
Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
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Things may escalate faster if you try their one-on-one support via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
This worked! Thanks OP. As a bonus tip you can also do this from TWRP: Use the TWRP terminal emulator, switch to /data/app/ and mkdir the aformentioned gms-1 and gms-2 apk dummies.