(04/20) New Google Play Services! (May fix battery issues?) - Galaxy S6 Edge General

Hello!
First, credit goes to earast over at the battery life thread, he mentioned there is a new Google play services version. I hunted it down and turns out it's available for my phone already! This is a brand new release showing today's date. Attached are some screenshots. I'm hopeful this will help with battery drain, since much of it has been attributed to Google Play services in the past. Try it out and good luck!! The app can be found on apkmirror.com if you don't see it through your play store already. For our devices, you need the version ending in 440.
Hope this helps! Post ur results, thoughts, and findings!
- Master Ramy
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Master Ramy said:
Hello!
First, refit goes to erast over at the battery life thread, he mentioned there is a new Google play services version. I hunted it down and turns out it's available for my phone already! This is a brand new release showing today's date. Attached are some screenshots. I'm hopeful this will help with battery drain, since much of it has been attributed to Google Play services in the past. Try it out and good luck!! The app can be found on apkmirror.com if you don't see it through your play store already. For our devices, you need the version ending in 440.
Hope this helps! Post ur results, thoughts, and findings!
- Master Ramy
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Just FYI, Google Inbox just FC's after this update as well as Google Play Music reports an error.

bitwiser said:
Just FYI, Google Inbox just FC's after this update as well as Google Play Music reports an error.
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Clear app data for Google Play Services, the affected apps and media server, reboot.

CafeKampuchia said:
Clear app data for Google Play Services, the affected apps and media server, reboot.
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I had already tried that but did it again. Cleared all cache for all google services, gmail and inbox...rebooted. Still gmail and inbox both crash on opening and close.

bitwiser said:
I had already tried that but did it again. Cleared all cache for all google services, gmail and inbox...rebooted. Still gmail and inbox both crash on opening and close.
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Did you download from apkmirror or play store?
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Master Ramy said:
Did you download from apkmirror or play store?
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APKmirror. Did not see it on play.
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bitwiser said:
APKmirror. Did not see it on play.
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I redownloaded the latest inbox app and installed. Fixed the force close. i use that instead of gmail so did not both with gmail.

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Google Play

Google Play on my Atrix has been broken ever since they went to Google Play from the Market.
I've tried deleting the update but I get the usual stopped working error, its random when it crashes, but generally when I try to buy something. As soon as I click authorize it crashes.
Try clearing the cache, then uninstalling the updates, then rebooting. In that order. Any problems I've had with Play seem to go away after thats done.
How do I uninstall the updates?
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In applications, find Google Play Store, click it, you'll have all those options.
mfragoso said:
How do I uninstall the updates?
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magiin said:
In applications, find Google Play Store, click it, you'll have all those options.
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And click "thanks" to the nice gentleman who's trying to help you.
mantisknight said:
Google Play on my Atrix has been broken ever since they went to Google Play from the Market.
I've tried deleting the update but I get the usual stopped working error, its random when it crashes, but generally when I try to buy something. As soon as I click authorize it crashes.
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I had this issue with my atrix I bought yesterday. Go settings>applications>manage applications>find Google play>clear cache and data and it'll fix the error
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[Q] Google Hangouts / talk

Howdy,
I'm wondering if anyone has been able to get the Hangouts app to work on their N4. I'm running the latest nightly of CM 10.1. I went to install Hangouts from the Play store and it says that I have it installed. However my app is still called Talk and has the Talk interface. Has anyone had luck getting this updated?
Nevermind heh. I just used CM File Manager to move the talk.apk from /system/app to a backup location. Then I went to the Play store and tried again. This time it installed the new version.
I had the same issue. My solution was to go onto the Web store and install it from there to my phone. Seemed to do the trick.
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Barguast said:
I had the same issue. My solution was to go onto the Web store and install it from there to my phone. Seemed to do the trick.
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Yeah I did the same , on my phone tho . I opened Google play on chrome browser not thru the app and installed it .
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Barguast said:
I had the same issue. My solution was to go onto the Web store and install it from there to my phone. Seemed to do the trick.
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g2uzer said:
Yeah I did the same , on my phone tho . I opened Google play on chrome browser not thru the app and installed it .
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Interesting, I tried that first but it didnt work for me.
I wish I could edit my title so it is more descriptive...
Just uninstall the original Talk app first (using Titanium or anything that's capable of remiving system app).
Seriously i rated this with 1 STAR.
It must say: "Replaces Talk AND REMOVE THE F$$$ING VOICE-CALL FEATURE FROM YOU Talk".
Its best to remove Talk and then install Hangouts.
Does anyone know how to get this working with the N4 if it's not rooted?
Vitamin_D said:
Does anyone know how to get this working with the N4 if it's not rooted?
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?????
Just install it
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chrisrozon said:
?????
Just install it
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Nope - I have two stock, unmodified, new Nexus 4's... one upgraded no problem with the new Google Hangouts that properly replaced Google Talk... and the other, upgrades with Google Hangout but in the app list and everywhere else, still shows Google Talk but no Google Hangout. Under all apps, Google Talk is still shown. If you open it from there, the old Talk launches. If you search Google Play for Google Hangouts, it shows 'Installed' and if you open Google Hangouts from there, it launches the old Google Talk.
Very strange.... gonna try clearing some app data and what not to see if it resolves.
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?????
Just install it
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Should I also unplug it and wait 30 seconds?
I have the same issue as OP. I can't uninstall Talk (no root) and the play store is showing that hangout is installed. I open it and Talk comes up.
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Walter2011 said:
Nope - I have two stock, unmodified, new Nexus 4's... one upgraded no problem with the new Google Hangouts that properly replaced Google Talk... and the other, upgrades with Google Hangout but in the app list and everywhere else, still shows Google Talk but no Google Hangout. Under all apps, Google Talk is still shown. If you open it from there, the old Talk launches. If you search Google Play for Google Hangouts, it shows 'Installed' and if you open Google Hangouts from there, it launches the old Google Talk.
Very strange.... gonna try clearing some app data and what not to see if it resolves.
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Please let us know if you figure anything out. I'm on stock as well and I'm starting to regret it because of updates like this. I bought this phone for updates but so far, it seems to be behind on that(4.2 OTA took a week). I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling google+ and that didn't work. I thought it might be tied to g+ since Google is trying to make it more involved with Android. I might root this weekend if I don't get it soon.
Vitamin_D said:
Should I also unplug it and wait 30 seconds?
I have the same issue as OP. I can't uninstall Talk (no root) and the play store is showing that hangout is installed. I open it and Talk comes up.
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Please let us know if you figure anything out. I'm on stock as well and I'm starting to regret it because of updates like this. I bought this phone for updates but so far, it seems to be behind on that(4.2 OTA took a week). I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling google+ and that didn't work. I thought it might be tied to g+ since Google is trying to make it more involved with Android. I might root this weekend if I don't get it soon.
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I had the same problem earlier trying to download it from the play store app, so I went to the desktop play store site and remotely installed it from there and it worked.
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Vitamin_D said:
Should I also unplug it and wait 30 seconds?
I have the same issue as OP. I can't uninstall Talk (no root) and the play store is showing that hangout is installed. I open it and Talk comes up.
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Google have addressed this as follows:
Google said:
NOTE: If you aren't yet able to install Hangouts on your phone or tablet, or the Play Store "Open" button takes you to the old Talk app, hang tight, we are rolling out Hangouts to everyone over the course of several days. Rest assured Hangouts will be available soon for all Android 2.3+ devices, tablets included!
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I was having the same issue as others. It shows as installed on the phone (v 1.0.0.1) and via Play Store in a browser.
I was able to use a browser and install it to my wife's Nexus S though.
Here is the APK for v 1.0.0.678017 which I was able to side load and works fine on my N4.
Due to APK file size, I had to upload it in a ZIP archive.
Thanks mate, I had the same issue on my JB Xperia. Your APK worked.
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for me updating without uninstall talk works fine!
N4!
Didnt work for me at first. Then i went to the web app store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC50YWxrIl0.) and pressed install. Installation was pushed to my device and now it works great!
Vitamin_D said:
I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling google+ and that didn't work. I thought it might be tied to g+ since Google is trying to make it more involved with Android.
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I made the same mistake. I removed the update "3.6.1.44747389", but now the market pushes "3.6.0.44338848" instead. Not sure what the difference is, but I side loaded a backup of the newer version.
The apk SpookyTunes posted worked for me, I have it on my Galaxy tab 2.

Hangouts not compatible with my device? (Rooted)

So, the play store will not let me download Hangouts. How come?
Floppy454 said:
So, the play store will not let me download Hangouts. How come?
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It downloaded just find for me and I'm rooted. Is that only app not downloading for you?
Love the 90s Good Times.
sounds like you're missing files you should try and unroot to stock then reroot
You can use Titanium Backup to uninstall Talk and then download Hangouts from the playstore. There was a bug that was supposed to be fixed earlier that wasn't letting people update their Talk to Hangouts.
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Also clear Google framework cache and data.
Love the 90s Good Times.
Floppy454 said:
So, the play store will not let me download Hangouts. How come?
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Try updating through the Google Play website. Have it send the update to your phone. Worked for me.

[APP] Heartbleed Detector

Almost everybody is aware about the Heartbleed bug in OpenSSL.
Lookout Mobile Security has released a Heartbleed detector to know if our Android device is affected or not.
If you are interested here is the Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.heartbleeddetector
What is Heartbleed?
Heartbleed is a software flaw in the OpenSSL “Heartbeat” function that helps keep secure connections alive. This function was found to be vulnerable to manipulation in a way that allows an attacker to steal up to 64K of data at a time from the active memory of affected systems. The bug, found by researchers from Codenomicon and Google, and filed with the following reference number – CVE-2014-0160, impacts any infrastructure that includes the affected versions of OpenSSL.
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Heartbleed bug discussed for XDA
Thanks for the heads up!
vin4yak said:
Thanks for the heads up!
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Same here
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Same here.
Do you know if is there any possibility to upgrade OpenSSL manually without waiting for an Android update (Maybe fixed in future 4.4.3 OTA???)
aavvaallooss said:
Same here.
Do you know if is there any possibility to upgrade OpenSSL manually without waiting for an Android update (Maybe fixed in future 4.4.3 OTA???)
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We (regular Android users) can't do anything afaik.
The app says that I'm affected BUT I've read that only OpenSSL 1.0.1 of Android 4.1.1 is vulnerable (here)
FYI Openvpn Wiki
If you're using fr05ty rom then you're already safe
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I find it hard so hard to believe an OpenSSL binary for Android hasn't been released yet OR someone hasn't created an Xposed module to somehow patch it. I'm none too worried about it because it does say it doesn't affect our OpenSSL on 4.4.2...but still security is all about being paranoid. But I wouldn't be surprised if Google extends the date for the release of 4.4.3 to get OpenSSL patched. I feel like Google doesn't like to NOT tie up loose ends.
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I have always wanted to know if my heart is bleeding or not!
Great work on the app btw.
Any link that does not go to google play? I dont use google services or the playstore.
shadowcore said:
Any link that does not go to google play? I dont use google services or the playstore.
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Go to the Play Store and type in "Heartbleed Detector."
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I guess you misunderstood me, I meant a link that is not the google play store. A link that directly allows me to install the apk. I dont use Google services in my phone and therefore cannot use the playstore. I have no gapps in my phone.
melbourne408 said:
Go to the Play Store and type in "Heartbleed Detector."
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shadowcore said:
I guess you misunderstood me, I meant a link that is not the google play store. A link that directly allows me to install the apk. I dont use Google services in my phone and therefore cannot use the playstore. I have no gapps in my phone.
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go find it for yourself
try google
flex360 said:
go find it for yourself
try google
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If anyone wants to know how I did it, I used an alternative scanner called bluebox scanner, which used the aptoide store, which I have installed.
FYI, android 4.2.2 cyanogenmod 10.3 has the vulnerability but its not enabled.
shadowcore said:
I guess you misunderstood me, I meant a link that is not the google play store. A link that directly allows me to install the apk. I dont use Google services in my phone and therefore cannot use the playstore. I have no gapps in my phone.
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Just curious why you don't use any Google services. Do you not have a GMail account? Strange to use Android and not use Google services.
dinggus said:
Just curious why you don't use any Google services. Do you not have a GMail account? Strange to use Android and not use Google services.
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Not really. Some of the best developers on xda doesn't use anything google at all. Not even google play.
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_frog hair said:
Not really. Some of the best developers on xda doesn't use anything google at all. Not even google play.
//Sent from within your closet
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Alright, didn't know that. I don't know anyone who doesn't at least have a Gmail account.
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Google now! (Official 4.4) launcher is working with the latest search update!

It's just fiy, download the launcher from any source that you like, no need to install any search.apk, enjoy!
I hope the info made some of u waiting for KitKat happy who would've never checked if its working again(as there was no Intel search.apk).
Thanks mate now using.
And working well
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Please be aware there is two different versions; Google Now launcher and AOSP version called "Launcher3" without Google Now on the left. Do you have an APK? As the Google Now launchers I'm downloading are throwing back a "Parse Error" with the latest version of Search.
EDIT: He is correct, full Google Now Launcher working. Here is the link: http://d-h.st/f6b
purplet said:
It's just fiy, download the launcher from any source that you like, no need to install any search.apk, enjoy!
I hope the info made some of u waiting for KitKat happy who would've never checked if its working again(as there was no Intel search.apk).
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It does not work there are always a google error message :/
alexcisse10 said:
It does not work there are always a google error message :/
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I had to re-update Google Play Services and Google Search from the play store to get it working.
Maybe we have to install only "GoogleHome.apk" and it should be ok.
IntraOrdinaire said:
I had to re-update Google Play Services and Google Search from the play store to get it working.
Maybe we have to install only "GoogleHome.apk" and it should be ok.
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Yes that's all that is needed to be done.
Do the relevant updates from the play store.
Then just download from the link above unzip and install just Google home
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IntraOrdinaire said:
I had to re-update Google Play Services and Google Search from the play store to get it working.
Maybe we have to install only "GoogleHome.apk" and it should be ok.
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Thanks a lot it's wrork with the " OK google " AMAZING ! But " OK Google " dosen't work when the screen turned off to bad...
Just some fun with Google now home
Try for yourself
Say OK Google followed by one of these commands
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/beginner/google-now-easter-egg-collection/
Just for fun
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To have it working with the screen off you might need the Moto X
alexcisse10 said:
Thanks a lot it's wrork with the " OK google " AMAZING ! But " OK Google " dosen't work when the screen turned off to bad...
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"OK Google" anywhere.
has anyone been able to activate hotword recognition everywhere as other devices? i tried both rooted and unrooted ways I found on XDA and none has worked, maybe this is something x86.apk related.
caiotmoraes said:
has anyone been able to activate hotword recognition everywhere as other devices? i tried both rooted and unrooted ways I found on XDA and none has worked, maybe this is something x86.apk related.
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Works fine here only on any home screens you have doesn't work on the app draw...I have the latest Google search...just updated a few days ago and the gel launcher from here ...
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dog121 said:
Works fine here only on any home screens you have doesn't work on the app draw...I have the latest Google search...just updated a few days ago and the gel launcher from here ...
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The thing is that this new update let's you activate the app from the lockscreen...
Like bellow:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/get-ok-google-functionality-on-every-screen-without-root/
I can activate google now from anywhere, including the app drawer and lock screen.
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I can even activate it while watching movies on Netflix or watching videos on YouTube.
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Will This Work With A Rom Which Hasnt Got Google Now?
Will This Work With A Rom Which Hasn't Got Google Now?
No it is bound to the Google now and the best reason to use it is the nice Google now implementation.
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