Hi,
I am looking for information on how to get the Gmail apk freely available without using Android market.
I have two custom android devices with no access to market - one running Android 2.1 and another running Android 4.1.
I would like to get 2 versions of the Gmail.apk -
1. Older one which is compatible with Android 2.1
2. Latest one
I am using my own build made from the AOSP code on these devices - android market is disabled in the build.
Also what is the procedure/licencing for packaging the Gmail.apk as part of your own build from the Android AOSP code ?
Thanks.
Google Now Launcher (Officially) available to all Android devices running 4.1 & up
As of version 1.1.0.1167994 updated On August 1 It is now released to us with Galaxy Devices.
Of course there were ways to get this before, but now we can get updates faster and easier straight from google.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
Also a nice way to CUSTOMIZE the Now Launcher is through this free app that requires you to be rooted and have Xposed Framework : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.theknut.xposedgelsettings
I've a Philips 55PUS7909 with Android Jelly Bean on board.
There is a pre-installed Google Play Music app (the very very old version with the old icon). Google Play updates it to v5.9.1854R.1904527 and it doesn't let me update it further.
I'd like to install the 6.0.x version because I hope it will enable me to run in leanback mode the app (the UI used by Android TV)...
Installing the updated version (from apkmirror) tells me that there is a signature conflict with the currently installed app, so I was wondering if you guys know how to do update it?
Simple question first. Is it possible to run Android 4.4 App on Android 4.2? I want to run the latest Google Maps on Android 4.2.2.
Doing so might be able to install the apk but will it run? I'm not so sure if application such as Google Maps requires Google Play Service.
I have Acer A500 with Android 4.0.3
I'm trying to install apk Youtube 11.01.70
Youtube won't run without Google Pay services
Google Play services is not present
I try to install apk Google Play services 14.3.69. When I try to install it, it tells me there is a problem parsing the package
Any more ideas?
Because you're using an outdated version of Android.
So it's not possible at all? I thought for an old version of Android I just had to find the right old version of the apps (apk) and installed them.
jj0011 said:
So it's not possible at all? I thought for an old version of Android I just had to find the right old version of the apps (apk) and installed them.
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Even if you did that, it'll ask you to update your apps.
And you can't manually just add all the apps you need? (like Google Play Services in my case)
I find it surprising that this old Android cannot go back to the state it was 10 years ago, if I can get the same software (apk)
In general, the problem parsing the package means that your system software is too old to install that apk file.
Can't you upgrade your Acer A500 system software via OTA at first?
On the other hand, does your mobile phone system really have no built-in Google service framework?
jj0011 said:
I have Acer A500 with Android 4.0.3
I'm trying to install apk Youtube 11.01.70
Youtube won't run without Google Pay services
Google Play services is not present
I try to install apk Google Play services 14.3.69. When I try to install it, it tells me there is a problem parsing the package
Any more ideas?
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Install this apk ( google play services) .
Google Play services 8.1.04 (2215451-036) (036) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play services 8.1.04 (2215451-036) (036) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
James_Watson said:
In general, the problem parsing the package means that your system software is too old to install that apk file.
Can't you upgrade your Acer A500 system software via OTA at first?
On the other hand, does your mobile phone system really have no built-in Google service framework?
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Thanks for the idea. I have never done something like that. Where can I find a OTA image for A500? If you have any instructions for installation it would be also appreciated
Thanks for all the answers. To clarify:
I had Google Services Framework 4.0.4-278776
I just installed Google Play Services 8.1.04 (2215451-036) (036) (successfully, as per indications in this post)
I had install Youtube 11.01.70
When I try to run Youtube tells me that there is a newer version and doesn't go further.
This tablet won't run anything past android 4.0.3, at least without some hacks. With hacks this will run with android 5.1, thus allowing the installation of YouTube.
Follow this guide
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Custom ROM zip:
[ROM][A500][5.1]Katkiss rom
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Use Alternative Youtube app like WeTube ?
WebTube | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Play YouTube videos
f-droid.org
F-Droid Search: youtube
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