[Q] How was I able to install an older version of one system app but not another? - Moto G7 Questions & Answers

So I want to use an older version of GMail and Google Calendar. The pre installed versions are 9.x and 6.x respectively. I have APK's of the 8.x and 5.x versions (also respectively)
So I click on the APK for the 5.x version of Calendar, and get the "App Not Installed" message. Just for SnG's, I click on the Gmail APK, and to my surprise, it actually installs, replacing the 9.x with the 8.x. I did nothing different.
Any idea why Gmail would allow an older APK to install but Google Calendar wouldn't? And how can I replicate it to get the older Calendar installed? Disabling the 6.x version does not make a difference, I still get the App Not Installed Error

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Am using Gmail v4.6 on Android 4.2.2 (rooted). Looking for an older version of the Gmail app that did not have "conversation view" or had the option to disable it. I found v4.0.5 and downloaded it but can't figure out if it has the option to disable conversation view. I think I'll install it later and give it a try.
But if anyone has an older APK I would appreciate it. Thanks.
After freezing the current version of Gmail using Titanium, I installed the 4.0.5 APK using ES Explorer but it says "x Application not installed". Did not work. Not sure why.
Realized I need to uninstall the previous version before installing the new version. I guess "freezing" doesn't cut it. Anyway tried 4.0.5 and also 2.2 and both still have "conversation view" that can't be disabled. Guess I'm going back to K9 for e-mail. Hate conversation view.

[GAPPS][5.0.X][BETA]Aluminum's Google Apps[New Installation System!][2014-12-06]

This is personally my own flavor of Google Apps I wanted.
Features:
ALL NEW package-styled install method, functional yet easier to maintain!
Install in Android Lollipop "App Folders" standard, with correct symlinking
Removes old/deprecated apps, such as SoundRecorder & VoiceDialer
Version 2014-12-06 contains:
Core Services, including
Stock Lollipop boot animation
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
System-wide application, such as Setup Wizard, Google Account Services, etc
Device related, including
FaceLock
Google Apps, including
Calendar
Gmail, replaces AOSP's Email
Google Search with Now Launcher, replaces AOSP's Launcher3
GoogleTTS, replaces AOSP's PicoTTS
Hangouts, replaces AOSP's Mms
Play Store-downloadable Google Apps (NOT included in Slim version, for devices with smaller /system partition!), including
Maps with Street View
Keep
Play Music
Google+
YouTube
NOTE:
If you encounter problems when installing this package, please provide me these information, so I can look into the problem more:
1. Installation log, especially the last package it install before it fails! (It's the line "Handling package: *package name*")
2. Device you're using.
3. Recovery version.
Download:
Normal
Slim
Thanks! I'll try it sometime today
cant flash gapps in cwm shows error: Status 6 and in TWRP shows a msj saying that there is a problem whith update script
EDIT: version2014-11-17 works perfect thanks
Simlinking failed...
Nexus 7 2012
TWRP 2.8.1.0
Version: 2014-11-17
Thanks for the feedback!
Next update will be introducing a new installation system that can help with different /system partition size.
It should be done within 3 days!
New build is up! Please give me feed back on this so I can improve it more!
When Play Services 6.5 is pushed (with trusted locations) will we get the update automatically or do we need to rely on you to make a new Gapps package? Thanks for your work! Trying it now.
Normally, the Google Play Services should able to update itself. But I'll also update the build when it's out, to reduce /data usage.
Can you remove the Android Version check or make a version for 5.0.1? Thanks!
Sorry for the delay, but here it is! All updated to latest version and provided Slim version for devices having smaller /system partition!

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So today I decided I wanted the beta version of messenger so that I could play the new games they added. I uninstalled the old app and tried to install the beta. The app itself downloaded but came up with error code: -505 at the end of installation. I have tried all of the google troubleshooting tips. I can download almost any other app in the play store (I get same error when installing Pyrope Browser). I talked to Google support and they weren't much help. I was looking for an x64 version of the app to see if that mattered, but I have not found one...yet.
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Mods can you delete this?

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Hello,
From those screenshots, which google play services version do i need to download and install?
Previously I have no idea and install on the top list from apkmirror.
Which is right now : 12.6.73 (090700-194189626)
I think i installed the wrong version and it doesn't allow me to install other version anymore.
Because previously before i install the above version, I'm able to install other different version. Once I installed this version, I can no longer install other version with "App not installed" error.
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I recently upgraded to the latest build of Oxygen OS (IN2025_11_F.13) after procrastinating.
I am trying to install quick glance so that I can disable the discover page on my homescreen.
No matter what APK version I try, it gives me an error stating the package appears to be invalid.
The same thing happens when trying to install the older version of oneplus weather with the (in my opinion) better widget and animations.
This also applies to any APK I have tried installing.
Is there any way to install these apps?
Or are there other ways to restore the old version of weather and disable discover?
My device is rooted with Magisk FYI.
Thanks.

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