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Hi all,
Well for everyone who want's to have the Google apps like:
Android market
Youtube
Gmail
etc.
Here is a link to a share where the gapps4archos can be downloaded.
http://code.google.com/p/archos-apps-installer/downloads/list
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING: You cannot install this appInstaller if you installed gApps4Archos or any other gApps installer. Anytime you switch appInstaller programs, you MUST reset your device back to stock. If you've NEVER installed ANY market/gApps installer, then your good... no need to reset.
NOTE: If you've ONLY used my appInstaller, then you can REMOVE the old files using my app and re-install the apps at the same time, then REBOOT.
1) Download - http://code.google.com/p/archos-apps-installer/downloads/list
2) Copy download to your device via USB (if you didnt download directly using your Archos)
3) Use 'Files' app to locate gAppsInstaller, then execute/install it
4) Choose install packaged apps or choose to install your own packaged 'apps.zip' file located on the internal drive (not sdcard)
4a) There maybe a short delay after you tap an install button (its installing and you'll be notified when its done, about 5-10 seconds)
5) REBOOT!!
6) Follow the Market FIX instructions below
MARKET FIX:
This will get you most missing apps from the market, except some "protect market apps"
Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Market (Clear Cache then 'Force Stop' -- DO NOT clear data)
Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Google Services Framework (Clear data then 'Force Stop')
REBOOT again
Market Fix video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=player_embedded#!
If you do this correctly you will find most missing apps like 'Copilot Live USA' in the Market. However, some apps will not show because they are "protected" Market apps. These include 'NY Times'. Google search "android protected market apps" if your not familar.
NOTE: The latest version of GMAIL and Youtube can be downloaded in the market...
Thanks to our friends from the archosfans.com forum
Thankyou for this, I have seen how much work you have put into it. Tried gAppsInstaller_v3.apk this morning and seems to be working well, no FC's etc so far...
(edit)Oppss ment to say thankyou Kenyu73 for the app and thanks Dreetje for posting, thought you was Kenyu under a different name...
supagforce said:
Thankyou for this, I have seen how much work you have put into it. Tried gAppsInstaller_v3.apk this morning and seems to be working well, no FC's etc so far...
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Well i didn't made it, Kenyu73 did make it It makes my device complete, really love the Archos device!
Thanks! I've looked at these instructions a dozen times on ArchosFans and always missed that market was clear cache not clear data and never figured out why it didn't work right for me. With the latest gapps I'm now seeing most everything. Awesome guide!
Edit: For some reason when I use this installer however, TweetDeck will not run properly. It always Force Closes once I've signed into my account and I cannot fix it. This is one of my favorite apps. If someone could figure this out I would appreciate it.
Edit 2: This installer causes a ton of apps not to launch in my experience thus far. TweetDeck as mentioned, Moblox, Angry Birds, they all just FC or hang endlessly. I'd still recommended the other installer with the same steps outlined in this post.
Stupid question but does "reset your device back to stock" mean anything else than a reboot? Like an Android reset or something?
g00ner said:
Stupid question but does "reset your device back to stock" mean anything else than a reboot? Like an Android reset or something?
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from recovery or from menu, not reboot
thanks for the advise on market acces update, now finally updated gmail apk
I have the Google Marketplace up and running and for the most part it works wonderfully. My biggest issue are protected applications I use on my HTC EVO aren't showing up and some of these application I really use / enjoy. Some of these are:
1) BatteryView
2) Battery Watch
3) Splash ID!
4) Monster App Pro (I'm using the non-Pro right now)
I've been trying to add the "Market Access" application to the mix to help me with this issue, but thus far can't get z4root to work. Oh, it says it was successful, but none of the programs that need root can get it from the Super User application.
I can live without these protected applications, they are simply nice to have -- except Splash ID!, which IMHO, is necessary to protect my development personal, professional, and development information. I was able to get a work around for Splash ID, for which I'm thankful.
Bert Moshier
Excuse my ignorance, but how is this at all new? There's been a gapps hack available for every Archos device for quite some time now. It's always been readily available on ArchosFans.com.
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Excuse my ignorance, but how is this at all new? There's been a gapps hack available for every Archos device for quite some time now. It's always been readily available on ArchosFans.com.
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It's a different version which allows for more flexibility, especially for updating the two most useful core apps.
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Excuse my ignorance, but how is this at all new? There's been a gapps hack available for every Archos device for quite some time now. It's always been readily available on ArchosFans.com.
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It also has less apps in it, saving space for where the apps are installed, especially since Archos only provided around 275~ MB of space for app installation
And not all apps can move to sd card so any space is helpful
All we need now is the Samsung Galaxy Tab email app ported over. If anyone has any idea please share.
Thanks for posting the info for my gAppsInstaller. I've been away from the game for a few days now doing housework "mods" (=
The only issue remaining that I'm aware of with this app is a certain sub-set of apps that FC (AutoZone, OSMonitor and a few others mentioned in this thread. I haven't had time to research, but whatever the gApps4Archos is doing is making these work ok... I'm thinking its some registration of dll files ('so' files perhaps). I do know it copies 4-5 .so files into the froyo/system directory, but i'm not sure right now if I need to do some type of '.so' file registration with them.
If any linux guru's out there know of something I need to do specifically with these (besides copying them to the '/froyo/system' directory, please let me know.
libspeech.so
libvoicesearch.so
libzxing.so
libimageutils.so
libinterstitial.so
kenyu73 said:
Thanks for posting the info for my gAppsInstaller. I've been away from the game for a few days now doing housework "mods" (=
The only issue remaining that I'm aware of with this app is a certain sub-set of apps that FC (AutoZone, OSMonitor and a few others mentioned in this thread. I haven't had time to research, but whatever the gApps4Archos is doing is making these work ok... I'm thinking its some registration of dll files ('so' files perhaps). I do know it copies 4-5 .so files into the froyo/system directory, but i'm not sure right now if I need to do some type of '.so' file registration with them.
If any linux guru's out there know of something I need to do specifically with these (besides copying them to the '/froyo/system' directory, please let me know.
libspeech.so
libvoicesearch.so
libzxing.so
libimageutils.so
libinterstitial.so
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There is the guru! I thought i share it with the XDA members
Your question: I searched for an explenation about registering the .so files and found this link: http://users.actcom.co.il/~choo/lupg/tutorials/libraries/unix-c-libraries.html#shared_dlopen
just checking - these instructions are for 2.2 only ?
-thanks for posting this in a clear easy to follow way and thanks to kenyu73 for all the work
- Stephen
kenyu73 said:
Thanks for posting the info for my gAppsInstaller. I've been away from the game for a few days now doing housework "mods" (=
The only issue remaining that I'm aware of with this app is a certain sub-set of apps that FC (AutoZone, OSMonitor and a few others mentioned in this thread. I haven't had time to research, but whatever the gApps4Archos is doing is making these work ok... I'm thinking its some registration of dll files ('so' files perhaps). I do know it copies 4-5 .so files into the froyo/system directory, but i'm not sure right now if I need to do some type of '.so' file registration with them.
If any linux guru's out there know of something I need to do specifically with these (besides copying them to the '/froyo/system' directory, please let me know.
libspeech.so
libvoicesearch.so
libzxing.so
libimageutils.so
libinterstitial.so
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you tried to ask m4rk3t about this?
czesiu said:
you tried to ask m4rk3t about this?
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I dont think he created the original gApps4Archos package, he only de-compiled it, added the updated the apps with the newer 2.2 market then vanished.
I think he dropped of the radar after he did the re-package of that app.
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my youtube wont update to new one in market and my youtube just fc
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my youtube wont update to new one in market and my youtube just fc
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My app doesn't include youtube (i required you to get it from the market) so I'm not sure why you say it wont update.
Did you use this one or gApps4Archos?
yes i use that and youtube comes with it but it keeps fc and it wont download from market
For Kitkat, the Core gapps by @BaNkS works perfectly, it's as slim as it can be. It's also odexed for those wanting to test ART. So rather than do the same work twice I thought I'll just link to his thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012857
If you are looking for JB minimal gapps, look below.
It seems there is a lot of confusion about which minimal gapps to flash or where to get them, so I decided to make a thread for the ones I have linked to in the main CM10 and CM10.1 threads in the past.
/system/app Contents:
Code:
1. ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
2. GoogleBackupTransport.apk - [COLOR="Red"]Can be deleted but after a Data wipe and fresh flash you will be unable to restore things that Google backs up to its server like WiFi passwords, wallpapers. Personally I don't use this backup and restore because I don't trust that data with Google anymore.[/COLOR]
3. GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
4. GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
5. GoogleFeedback.apk - [COLOR="red"]Can be deleted. Some feedback mechanism when apps crash. I have never used it or even seen it myself, so I delete it before flashing the gapps.
[/COLOR]6. GoogleLoginService.apk
7. GoogleServicesFramework.apk
8. MediaUploader.apk - [COLOR="red"]Can be deleted. This enables sharing pics to Picasa in the stock Gallery. Personally I remove it.[/COLOR]
9. NetworkLocation.apk
10. Phonesky.apk (Play Store 4.4.21)
11. SetupWizard.apk
There are versions for 4.1 and 4.2, and 4.3 ROMs, and they should work on any device.
They don't contain any app that can be downloaded from the Play Store, like Gmail, Hangouts etc. But it contains everything necessary to use all Google services. It is based on the first minimal gapps for CM10 by Quarx. The old talk app is available as addons for each version, but they are not tested by me. If they stop working then let me know here (specifying which version, like 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 etc)
In case anyone wants to use Google TTS voice instead of Pico TTS, look here.
Find them here
Updated with new Play Store 4.1.10. CM10 version works on the latest SlimBean too.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/05/29/download-latest-google-play-store-4-1-10/
thanks a lot for this tejus!
just a question, I am using now the minimal gapps edited I found on the cm10.1 thread that is the only one with working swype stock keyboard for me, also in your minimal gapps package swype stock keyboard is working oob?
thanks again!
moly82 said:
thanks a lot for this tejus!
just a question, I am using now the minimal gapps edited I found on the cm10.1 thread that is the only one with working swype stock keyboard for me, also in your minimal gapps package swype stock keyboard is working oob?
thanks again!
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I'll be happy if you can test it and tell me, I'm unable to test at the moment
But if I were to guess I'd say it does work because it contains a lib file related to the keyboard. It was in the original 4.2.2 Gapps, so I had kept it as it is. I think the gapps you found on CM10.1 thread might have been mine...
tejus.k.v said:
I'll be happy if you can test it and tell me, I'm unable to test at the moment
But if I were to guess I'd say it does work because it contains a lib file related to the keyboard. It was in the original 4.2.2 Gapps, so I had kept it as it is. I think the gapps you found on CM10.1 thread might have been mine...
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I think so too..! also, I downloaded your new gapps minimal package, and compared the content of the app folder with the one I have, it seems exactly the same, except talk that is not present (not a big problem, I always remove it as well )
btw I will try your new package soon and report about they keyboard!
one last thing, but that could be very important! please see this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300849
it is about the media app always running (download service process). after some research on the internet, it seems this app appears only after installing the gapps.
if that is the case, do you know what app could create this process, and if you find it, could be removed safely from the package?
that affects a lot of people, and if can be removed could be a great thing I guess! also, most important, some people reports less battery consumption when that service is not running! unfortunately it is a system app so it can be not greenified ;(
byeeeee
moly82 said:
I think so too..! also, I downloaded your new gapps minimal package, and compared the content of the app folder with the one I have, it seems exactly the same, except talk that is not present (not a big problem, I always remove it as well )
btw I will try your new package soon and report about they keyboard!
one last thing, but that could be very important! please see this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300849
it is about the media app always running (download service process). after some research on the internet, it seems this app appears only after installing the gapps.
if that is the case, do you know what app could create this process, and if you find it, could be removed safely from the package?
that affects a lot of people, and if can be removed could be a great thing I guess! also, most important, some people reports less battery consumption when that service is not running! unfortunately it is a system app so it can be not greenified ;(
byeeeee
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I'm sure nothing more can be deleted from these gapps without causing problems/disabling certain core features.
MediaUploader.apk is the only one that seems to be related, see here. But deleting this will disable Share via SMS, MMS, Email etc in the stock Gallery app. So not a good idea to delete this. If you personally don't use the stock Gallery then you can try deleting it using a root explorer and see if it fixes your problem.
tejus.k.v said:
I'm sure nothing more can be deleted from these gapps without causing problems/disabling certain core features.
MediaUploader.apk is the only one that seems to be related, see here. But deleting this will disable Share via SMS, MMS, Email etc in the stock Gallery app. So not a good idea to delete this. If you personally don't use the stock Gallery then you can try deleting it using a root explorer and see if it fixes your problem.
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thanks! I will try as I don't use stock gallery. I hope it will remove sharing options only from stock gallery, and not for other apps (such as quickpic and others).
unfortunately I can not remove it.. when I try to delete the file /system/app/mediauploader.apk it says it can not be deleted (of course I am rooted, root access enabled in the file manager, and already kicked the app from running..)
will try to remove it from the package and reinstall from scratch..!
here is what I found out after a reinstall from scratch
I used your minimal package, but removed from it both phonesky.apk (play store) and mediauploader.apk
so far so good.. everything seems working fine!
I confirm swype keyboard works, but also sharing options are still available in gallery and all other apps! plus, it seems to me I don't see anymore media (downloadservice process) always in running apps, at least so far!
so it seems mediauploader.apk is not really needed actually and can be removed.. I will let you know if some problems will arise later, or I will notice something wrong
only thing is that in the sharing options I don't see anymore picasa, but that's not a problem for me, I don't use it!
as per the play store, I see two good points in removing it from the gapps package: I use app2zip to save all my apps, so now I can backup also play store with app2zip, and it won't conflict with another version of the app in /system
plus, being stored in /data, I can greenify it!! (also play store used to appear often in running processes..)
of course this way I will not be informed about updates, but I prefer to check manually when I wish to do so, instead of having the app often running even when I am not using it
thanks for your help and I hope this will be useful for some other people also
EDIT: media downloadservice is back again so it was not related to mediauploader... what the hell can be that??
it seems to me it appeared after running gmail for the first time.. but I will have to confirm that after some more investigations..
moly82 said:
EDIT: media downloadservice is back again so it was not related to mediauploader... what the hell can be that??
it seems to me it appeared after running gmail for the first time.. but I will have to confirm that after some more investigations..
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Hmm okay..either way I think everything that can be removed has been removed from these gapps...mediauploader can be deleted by whoever wants to after downloading.
I am wondering whether to also upload (separately) the old Talk apk's for whoever wants it, IMHO hangouts is kind of slow.
tejus.k.v said:
Hmm okay..either way I think everything that can be removed has been removed from these gapps...mediauploader can be deleted by whoever wants to after downloading.
I am wondering whether to also upload (separately) the old Talk apk's for whoever wants it, IMHO hangouts is kind of slow.
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I am in the tweaking days.. I searched many lists of apps/services on the web and trimmed down a lot cm build and also removed a few more things from your package.. I will reinstall from scratch and test if everything will work in a few minutes.. I keep fingers crossed.. will report back soon!
as per the talk app, I have always removed it from the package or later with a root explorer app as I don't use it.. btw I think many people may want it so probably if talk is not available anymore in the market could be good to upload it separately I guess
ok I did many attempts, reinstalls etc (play store really pissed me off.. actually I found out it can not be installed in /data, if you do so it seems to work but then when you try to update an app it FC....!!! so I had to do many attempts and in the end I integrated it again in the package as you did in orgin ) this is some general information I found out that can be useful for people who wants to trim things up:
1. ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk --> I didn't remove it, but if you don't import bookmarks from other PCs you can probably remove it
2. GoogleBackupTransport.apk --> I removed it, it is for google backup service (app, wifi passwords etc) that I never used
3. GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk --> I didn't remove it, but if you don't sync calendars with gcalendar you can probably remove it
4. GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk --> I didn't remove it, but if you don't sync contacts with gmail you can probably remove it
5. GoogleFeedback.apk --> I removed it, and I have no problems so far (it is probably for reporting to google when an app FC, store feedbacks still work even without this)
6. GoogleLoginService.apk --> should not be removed, to login you google account
7. GoogleServicesFramework.apk --> should not be removed, needed for gapps and/or play store
8. MediaUploader.apk --> I removed it, it is just for picasa uploading/sharing option
9. NetworkLocation.apk --> should not be removed, it is for finding your location using mobile network instead of GPS
10. Phonesky.apk (Play Store 4.1.10) --> should not be removed if you want to use play store (if placed in /data problems arise!!)
11. SetupWizard.apk --> should not be removed, first boot wizard
also, as I don't use gtalk at all, I removed libgtalk_jni.so and libgtalk_stabilize.so inside "lib" folder..
my conclusion is that I can just confirm for most cases your package is perfect, so it is probably better to leave it exactly like this, and just in case people have different needs can modify it.. the info I added above should be helpful in this case!
bye!
ps. doing all these attempts I can now understand how long it could have taken for you to find the smallest and most stable configuration for the gapps, so I can just say MANY THANKS TO YOU!! :good:
pps. looking at different lists on the web, and also with some findings I did by myself, I gathered information about almost all the apk's present in the cm builds, if that can be useful for someone I could open a new thread and prepare a list similar to the one above (file name and what the app does, to know if it is safe to remove it or not) .. believe me there are many lists on the web but to find out (almost) all the apps and their purposes you must look at many of them and make a mix!! also some were not present in any list at all and I had to personally find what they do!
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ok I did many attempts, reinstalls etc (play store really pissed me off.. actually I found out it can not be installed in /data, if you do so it seems to work but then when you try to update an app it FC....!!! so I had to do many attempts and in the end I integrated it again in the package as you did in orgin ) this is some general information I found out that can be useful for people who wants to trim things up:
1. ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk --> I didn't remove it, but if you don't import bookmarks from other PCs you can probably remove it
2. GoogleBackupTransport.apk --> I removed it, it is for google backup service (app, wifi passwords etc) that I never used
3. GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk --> I didn't remove it, but if you don't sync calendars with gcalendar you can probably remove it
4. GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk --> I didn't remove it, but if you don't sync contacts with gmail you can probably remove it
5. GoogleFeedback.apk --> I removed it, and I have no problems so far (it is probably for reporting to google when an app FC, store feedbacks still work even without this)
6. GoogleLoginService.apk --> should not be removed, to login you google account
7. GoogleServicesFramework.apk --> should not be removed, needed for gapps and/or play store
8. MediaUploader.apk --> I removed it, it is just for picasa uploading/sharing option
9. NetworkLocation.apk --> should not be removed, it is for finding your location using mobile network instead of GPS
10. Phonesky.apk (Play Store 4.1.10) --> should not be removed if you want to use play store (if placed in /data problems arise!!)
11. SetupWizard.apk --> should not be removed, first boot wizard
also, as I don't use gtalk at all, I removed libgtalk_jni.so and libgtalk_stabilize.so inside "lib" folder..
my conclusion is that I can just confirm for most cases your package is perfect, so it is probably better to leave it exactly like this, and just in case people have different needs can modify it.. the info I added above should be helpful in this case!
bye!
ps. doing all these attempts I can now understand how long it could have taken for you to find the smallest and most stable configuration for the gapps, so I can just say MANY THANKS TO YOU!! :good:
pps. looking at different lists on the web, and also with some findings I did by myself, I gathered information about almost all the apk's present in the cm builds, if that can be useful for someone I could open a new thread and prepare a list similar to the one above (file name and what the app does, to know if it is safe to remove it or not) .. believe me there are many lists on the web but to find out (almost) all the apps and their purposes you must look at many of them and make a mix!! also some were not present in any list at all and I had to personally find what they do!
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Oh it didn't take me long because, like I said in op, it is based on quarx's minimal gapps. He spent time figuring out what to remove, thanks should go to him
I'll add a link to your post in the op.
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just for your info, after some more attempts i found out the process: media > DownlodService is related to both gapps and Downloadprovider.apk
if I remove Downloadprovider.apk, that process doesn't appear anymore, but I get gapps FC's (and very probably will not be possible to download anymore things from the browser and/or play store)
so in conclusion it seems to me we have to live with that process running, and that is not possible to really get rid of it safely..
EDIT: also, it seems to me it starts appearing when you run gmail for the first time.. so if you use gmail I guess we must live with that process always running even if you disable automatic sync like I always do
wow did you change your nick? I didn't know it was possible! :silly:
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wow did you change your nick? I didn't know it was possible! :silly:
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Oh and since you seem to like to disable as many unnecessary apps as possible, you can try and disable 'ApplicationsProvider.apk'. It will only break Google Now searches for apps that are installed on your device AFAIK. I've disabled it on CM10.1 and I don't use GNow, haven't noticed anything amiss.
thanks my dear will remove it immediately and see what happens thanks!
EDIT: I went for removing it and actually i noticed i have already deleted it lol! i will post the list of all the apps i usually remove before flashing a rom soon maybe someone could be interested
EDIT 2: this could become the tuning thread..
.. here is what i remove always from the cm10.1 and minimal gapps package zips:
<<From cm10.1 ROM zip..>>
/system/media/video/*
/system/tts/*
/system/usr/srec/*
/system/fonts/DroidSansFallback.tff
/system/fonts/MTLmr3m.tff
/system/fonts/NanumGothic.tff
in /system/media/audio i only leave alarms, notifications and ringtones i need (six in total) and remove all the others
*for the part above, credits go to @Nbsss, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41074866
below is my contribute..
in /system/app i delete all the following: (with some explanations for each app)
Apollo.apk (music app)
ApplicationsProvider.apk (somewhere I saw that that it "Provides the list of installed apps to Market", but market is working fine here even without that, and I can also correctly see the list of my installed apps)
AudioEffectSettings.apk (relevant settings, I don't use them, if removed settings will FC if you try to open those audio effect settings)
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk (for synced google settings, I never used it)
BasicDreams.apk (wallpaper)
CellBroadcastReceiver.apk (relevant settings, I don't use them, if removed settings will FC if you try to open those cell broadcast settings)
CMFileManager.apk (I use ES File manager instead)
CMUpdater.apk (I have never used updater, just flash flash new roms when they come out)
DSPManager.apk (I don't use it)
Email2.apk (I only use gmail)
Exchange2.apk(I only use gmail)
Galaxy4.apk (wallpaper)
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk (wallpaper)
HwaSettings.apk (I always leave HWA on for all apps an never had any problems, so no need for this)
InputDevices.apk (never understood what is this for exactly, but removing it is safe here)
LiveWallpapers.apk (to choose between live wallpapers, I don't use them)
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk (to choose between live wallpapers, I don't use them)
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk (wallpaper)
NoiseField.apk (wallpaper)
PhaseBeam.apk (wallpaper)
PhotoTable.apk (wallpaper)
PicoTts.apk (no need, maps+audio directions work perfectly fine even without this)
Provision.apk (setup wizard, not used, using the one inside the gapps package instead)
QuickSearchBox.apk (google search box, I don't use it)
Stk.apk (sim toolkit app, I don't use it)
Term.apk (old version of terminal emulator, I always install the latest one from play store instead)
ThemeChooser.apk (I never change themes)
ThemeManager.apk (I never change themes)
VideoEditor.apk (it used to always crash, at least in previous builds, btw I don't use it)
VisualizationWallpapers.apk (wallpaper)
VoiceDialer.apk (I don't use it)
VpnDialogs.apk (I don't need it)
<<From minimal gapps zip..>>
GoogleBackupTransport.apk (for google backup service that I never used)
GoogleFeedback.apk (it is probably for reporting to google when an app FC, store feedbacks still work even without this)
MediaUploader.apk (it is just for picasa uploading/sharing option)
libgtalk_jni.so and libgtalk_stabilize.so inside /lib, as I don't use gtalk/hangouts
.. doing like that i remain with more than 80Mb free in /system
byeeee
Tnx moly82 for your useful list.
I use this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827817 made for Galaxy S3 for cleaning my Defy +. Instead ROMCleaner_user.txt file from that page, I use a custom one made for Defy with options proposed by U in previous post. I'll atached the file to this post so anyone can use it.
But according to personal preference can be changed very easy with Notepad++ .
does this work for all phones like my desire s?
Px80 said:
does this work for all phones like my desire s?
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Sure it does, nothing device specific in this. Just goo.im gapps with lots of stuff removed.
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Z2 Tablet, SGP511 .402 FW
Rooted
Although this happened coincident with root, I don't see how it could be related.
I have lost all connection to Google. Gmail doesn't reach the servers: "No connection Retry". Play store (server error) and Drive don't connect. I tried to create a secondary Gmail account, but it never was able to talk to Google. Because of this, I haven't tried to delete the primary account because I don't think i could recreate it.
Every other non-Google internet service connects just fine.
Any ideas where to start? Thank you for reading to this point.
Me, again. Replying to my own question.
It's still not solved, so I could use some help. But I've found that fixing permissions from recovery completely solves the problem (temporarily). Everything will run fine until the next reboot - then, but only about half the time, it reboots with the Google problem back. If I remember to fix permissions before rebooting, it never fails.
Does this info give anyone any ideas?
CAL7 said:
Me, again. Replying to my own question.
It's still not solved, so I could use some help. But I've found that fixing permissions from recovery completely solves the problem (temporarily). Everything will run fine until the next reboot - then, but only about half the time, it reboots with the Google problem back. If I remember to fix permissions before rebooting, it never fails.
Does this info give anyone any ideas?
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I laundry list of questions and things to try:
1- is the tablet rooted or have you unlocked the boot loader?
2- have you tried a factory data reset?
3- have you tried clearing the cache and dalvik (if you are rooted)?
4- have you tried pinging a Google server from a terminal?
5- have you tried a different Web browser?
6- have you tried a different Wi Fi connection?
7- do you have any ad blocker or firewall installed?
i remember google services having an issue with adaway a little while ago, doesnt seem to be an issue now with the latest one though.
najoor said:
I laundry list of questions and things to try:
1- is the tablet rooted or have you unlocked the boot loader?
2- have you tried a factory data reset?
3- have you tried clearing the cache and dalvik (if you are rooted)?
4- have you tried pinging a Google server from a terminal?
5- have you tried a different Web browser?
6- have you tried a different Wi Fi connection?
7- do you have any ad blocker or firewall installed?
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THANK YOU! For further help diagnosing, all applications that are simple internet interfaces (e.g. any web browser, weather app, Lastpass, tapatalk, etc.) work fine. Applications that do not work: Gmail, Exchange mail, Google Play Store, Dropbox, Google Drive.
"Fix Permissions" (FP) from recovery has, so far, always corrected the problem. From a cold start, If I boot without performing a FP, it has an 80% chance of failing; if i first boot into recovery and FP and reboot, has a 99% success rate.
1. Tablet is rooted, but boot loader still locked. I first noticed the problem after rooting, even though I still don't see how rooting could have provoked it.
2. Have not tried a factory reset yet - not yet that desperate, but may soon.
3. Clearing cache and dalvik does not help.
4. Pinging any and all web sites always works, specifically including mail.google.com, www.dropbox.com, play.google.com, and my corporate exchange mail server (even though the apps associated with those servers cannot connect).
5. Problem is independent of web browser choice (even the Lastpass browser works and logs into my LP vault).
6. Problem is independent of Wi-Fi AP, or even completely different Wi-Fi networks.
7. Tablet uses Adblock Plus. I have tested with that both disabled and enabled, with no difference.
Thank you, again.
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7. Tablet uses Adblock Plus. I have tested with that both disabled and enabled, with no difference.
Thank you, again.
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uninstall adblock, clear cache of all google services, delvik, reboot etc. and see what that does. i had the very same issue with adblock plus on my z2 phone. it could very well be as simple as that, hopefully.
CAL7 said:
THANK YOU! For further help diagnosing, all applications that are simple internet interfaces (e.g. any web browser, weather app, Lastpass, tapatalk, etc.) work fine. Applications that do not work: Gmail, Exchange mail, Google Play Store, Dropbox, Google Drive.
"Fix Permissions" (FP) from recovery has, so far, always corrected the problem. From a cold start, If I boot without performing a FP, it has an 80% chance of failing; if i first boot into recovery and FP and reboot, has a 99% success rate.
1. Tablet is rooted, but boot loader still locked. I first noticed the problem after rooting, even though I still don't see how rooting could have provoked it.
2. Have not tried a factory reset yet - not yet that desperate, but may soon.
3. Clearing cache and dalvik does not help.
4. Pinging any and all web sites always works, specifically including mail.google.com, www.dropbox.com, play.google.com, and my corporate exchange mail server (even though the apps associated with those servers cannot connect).
5. Problem is independent of web browser choice (even the Lastpass browser works and logs into my LP vault).
6. Problem is independent of Wi-Fi AP, or even completely different Wi-Fi networks.
7. Tablet uses Adblock Plus. I have tested with that both disabled and enabled, with no difference.
Thank you, again.
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flumps said:
uninstall adblock, clear cache of all google services, delvik, reboot etc. and see what that does. i had the very same issue with adblock plus on my z2 phone. it could very well be as simple as that, hopefully.
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I agree. After you do this check /system/etc/hosts file and make sure it only contains one line for localhost
This is getting even more perplexing. There seems to be an Adblock connection, but my testing is yielding counter-intuitive results. Please bear with me, because it is very frustrating.
Very strangely, when I remove Adblock (I've done it twice: once wiping cash/dalvik; once not wiping), I still get the services connection problem, but get this... then I can't recover by using my Fix Permissions trick. It's actually worse. I can't restore the services no how, no way. My only recovery - no pun intended - is to nandroid restore to an earlier version (with Adblock).
Even using Titanium Backup to re-install Adblock does not get me going. Only a nandroid back to an earlier version. At that point, a simple boot will fail, but a boot with Fix Permissions works.
My hosts file is, and has been, good, so that's not it. I'll be grateful for any further ideas on how to isolate this. Thank you.
Well obviously something you have on your system is causing this, so fresh install, no nandroid is the quickest fix and although you have said adblock plus isn't to blame, it has and does have lingering effects. Try using adaway or unbeloved hosts instead.
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@CAL7
You said you have root and custom recovery installed. I assume
you rooted with the easy-root method which uses towelroot.
Which version of easy-root did you use?
Did you flash supersu zip from custom recovery?
whatever47 said:
@CAL7
You said you have root and custom recovery installed. I assume
you rooted with the easy-root method which uses towelroot.
Which version of easy-root did you use?
Did you flash supersu zip from custom recovery?
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Yes. I was an early tester of the zxz000 easy root implementation of the towelroot exploit, so it was a tweaked version of v2. Yes, flashed SuperSU zip from TWRP. All SuperSU functions are working.
Do you think a re-root with v8 and new(er) dual recovery might help? Thanks.
Don't know if a re-root with v8 would help.
The problem just reminded me to what happened to me when I used v3 and root didn't work properly after a reboot. I rooted again with V3 and than installed dual recovery without rebooting
before. Than in recovery I installed the newest version of Supersu (v2.0).
and Since than everything works ok, but I really can't say what exactly was doing the trick.
I would try using AdFree (from http://adfree.bigtincan.com/ ) and remove the Adblock plus app. Adfree doesnt require changing proxy settings. Things got worse when you disabled adblock plus because you probably forgot to remove the proxy that you set in your wifi for adblock plus, and you can only get Internet through that proxy if it has adblock plus to work with.
Hi. I'm using CM12.1 with my quark (xt1254). Using a clean install method if I flash cm with a current gapps build (tried 1/29/16 & 1/30/16) the play store will not download apps over approx 25 MB. Play store downloads the app to 99%, restarts the download, then fails with error 963. Small apps are unaffected. Using the exact same method, but with an open gapps from 12/08/15
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7a48os7ucj014p/open_gapps-arm-5.1-stock-20151208.zip?dl=0
, works perfectly fine. Just thought I'd see if anyone had any thoughts as to what's up. Ideas, contents, suggestions appreciated.
sd card
I had the same problem . I disconnected the SD card and now it all seems to be working again . It is not a permanent solution but a temporary solution , I hope
Hopefully it works .
kikkie said:
I had the same problem . I disconnected the SD card and now it all seems to be working again . It is not a permanent solution but a temporary solution , I hope
Hopefully it works .
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I think the issue is related to the way CM12 chooses the default install location for you. The newer gapps builds may have triggered something, but I believe the root of it to be the default installation location. Please see this post for a possible permanent solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65139180&postcount=6
Negative results. Bummer.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kr21nbkkvnl6i24/open_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz?dl=0
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Negative results. Bummer.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kr21nbkkvnl6i24/open_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz?dl=0
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No joy after changing the default location? Which way did you use to change the location? Did it give you any messages? it shouldn't have, if it worked, it should just have returned a prompt.
Just to be on the safe side, I would load the gapps file that you mentioned was working in the past, and change the default location before trying any of the apps. If you already have it all loaded up, then yes, I'd also recommend you clear the cache and data from the playstore and playservices apps.
Don't know if you're using opengapps, but I took a look at their most recent builds and noticed that the file size changed slightly after 01/20/2016, so your reasoning has merit.
If you happen to be using TWRP, you could also try changing the location from recovery. Advanced -> Terminal Command -> Select and then enter the command. I really hope this helps.
I used the su terminal method. The location was definitely changed from 0 (auto) to 1 (internal). Behavior did not change at all. I am using open gapps and the working/not working is across builds (aroma thru nano/pico). Date of build appears to be the only determining factor. I originally thought size of the app mattered, but in talking with other users that seems to be less of an issue than previously thought. Also, apps that do not download from the play store cannot be side loaded either.
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I used the su terminal method. The location was definitely changed from 0 (auto) to 1 (internal). Behavior did not change at all. I am using open gapps and the working/not working is across builds (aroma thru nano/pico). Date of build appears to be the only determining factor. I originally thought size of the app mattered, but in talking with other users that seems to be less of an issue than previously thought. Also, apps that do not download from the play store cannot be side loaded either.
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Ugh. I was able to recreate the behavior you're experiencing on a 2012 Nexus 7 - the only device I have access to with no SD card slot. I used the last two nightlies of CM12 and opengapps from two days ago, and also the one I mentioned from 1/20. Always had the behavior when downloading large apps, and as you say, apps not from the playstore. And yes, same behavior whether I used nano, pico, et. al.
The behavior disappears once I flash the latest nightly with the gapps from 1/20 AND change the default location. I wish I had more to give you, but since we're using different devices, there is a chance something else is different in the builds.
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I wish I had more to give you, but since we're using different devices, there is a chance something else is different in the builds.
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No worries! Since I found a working older gapps I'm inclined to let this go for now.
Which older version did you install? I'm running into this issue.
See link in op.
Hello,
I have same 963 error issue on my both cm 12.1 devices : Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 (2012).
I tried on my Galaxy to "pm set-install-location 1" but it don't solved the issue.
(delete the play store app cache and data don't work)
Can you provide me the link to this Gapps, it is not working anymore
ancelin said:
Hello,
Can you provide me the link to this Gapps, it is not working anymore
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Try this. Turns out the problem is a Google play issue. One of the devs (baybutcher) posted this and I can confirm it fixed my issue. It downgrades Google play to a working version. If you are a doing a clean install just flash after gapps. If trying to fix an existing install make sure to uninstall all Google play updates then try flashing.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0pzzlkiip6b97c8/play-6.0.5-flash-via-twrp.zip?dl=0
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Try this. Turns out the problem is a Google play issue. One of the devs (baybutcher) posted this and I can confirm it fixed my issue.
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Did s/he mention when it will be fixed?
If you're looking for a version of Open GApps that doesn't have the double download fail with error 963. Then you should install Open GApps 2016.01.05. Don't install the 2015.12.08 version if you're using CyanogenMod! You'll end up breaking WebView on your rom if you do. You can find an Older Version option on the Open GApps Web Site and get the version I mention from there.
As others may have mentioned you can temporarily dismount your SD Card as a work around to this issue, but I preferred to downgrade rather than having to do that every time I used the Google Play Store.
As I understand the issue it's not a bug with Open GApps itself but a bug with the Google Play Store, apparently but I haven't confirmed any version of Google Play above 6.0.5 can have this issue.
elderlypunk said:
Try this. Turns out the problem is a Google play issue. One of the devs (baybutcher) posted this and I can confirm it fixed my issue. It downgrades Google play to a working version. If you are a doing a clean install just flash after gapps. If trying to fix an existing install make sure to uninstall all Google play updates then try flashing.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0pzzlkiip6b97c8/play-6.0.5-flash-via-twrp.zip?dl=0
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This fixed the issue for me, and I was able to install the 2 problematic apps. Strangely, I had no trouble installing some other apps, namely made by my operator (MEO music and MEO drive), which leads me to think it might be related to locale.
However, now I can't search the play store, as it force closes when tapping the search box :/
Best thread ever.
Finally it works.
Thanks everyone
Hello,
When i look at application permission tab location request of maps google play services and android system keeps running everytime.
I guess these apps didnt behave like this before and it eats battery more.
When i look at Amplify Context Manager Wakelock wakes up device 2500 times.
Gps is closed and google location history is closed.
How can i get rid of this problem any ideas ?
Thanks.
Tried 3 different stock rims but android system using location again. Deleted all my files , checked for virus
Do you use Google now? Have you set the scanning to always scan? These things will keep them running. Mainly the Google Apps.
zelendel said:
Do you use Google now? Have you set the scanning to always scan? These things will keep them running. Mainly the Google Apps.
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Thanks for responding.
I dont use google now. In google settings i checked out all of the services.
Wifi always scanning is closed.
Last time when i flash a new rom i didnt check in with google account and android system behave the same.
eqxteh said:
Thanks for responding.
I dont use google now. In google settings i checked out all of the services.
Wifi always scanning is closed.
Last time when i flash a new rom i didnt check in with google account and android system behave the same.
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Just because you dont use it doesnt mean it is not running in the background. The main problem is that tied to google search so you cant remove it without removing the google search bar.
You also didnt mention your device model.
I would advise to set a logcat to run while you sleep to see what is activating the gps while you sleep.
zelendel said:
Just because you dont use it doesnt mean it is not running in the background. The main problem is that tied to google search so you cant remove it without removing the google search bar.
You also didnt mention your device model.
I would advise to set a logcat to run while you sleep to see what is activating the gps while you sleep.
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I recorded 5min. You can find attached. Could you take a look ? My phone is n9005. Lollipop 5.0 stock based Aryamod is installed (Qs stock 5.0 installed before)
Update..
I installed cyanogenmod 12.1 without gapps and android system running location in app ops.
I tried to open my phone withour sim card and sd card it continues.
Tried whatsapp and google maps to find my location but gps couldnt find my location via wi fi and gps its strange.
Also the new thing is i couldnt open my phone manually. I need charge cable plugged to open my phone.
Strange.
eqxteh said:
Update..
I installed cyanogenmod 12.1 without gapps and android system running location in app ops.
I tried to open my phone withour sim card and sd card it continues.
Tried whatsapp and google maps to find my location but gps couldnt find my location via wi fi and gps its strange.
Also the new thing is i couldnt open my phone manually. I need charge cable plugged to open my phone.
Strange.
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I was right.
Code:
E/WindowState( 955): getStack: Window{10d143e4 u0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.searchnow.SearchNowActivity} couldn't find taskId=61 Callers=com.android.server.wm.WindowState.computeFrameLw:1050 com.android.internal.policy.impl.PhoneWindowManager.layoutWindowLw:4914
Something is def wrong with the device at that point. I would Flash a completely stock image. And start from scratch.
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I was right.
Code:
E/WindowState( 955): getStack: Window{10d143e4 u0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.searchnow.SearchNowActivity} couldn't find taskId=61 Callers=com.android.server.wm.WindowState.computeFrameLw:1050 com.android.internal.policy.impl.PhoneWindowManager.layoutWindowLw:4914
Something is def wrong with the device at that point. I would Flash a completely stock image. And start from scratch.
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I m downloading completely stock rom, will install tar via odin.
Will let you know after that.
Thanks dude for sharing your time.
zelendel said:
I was right.
Code:
E/WindowState( 955): getStack: Window{10d143e4 u0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.searchnow.SearchNowActivity} couldn't find taskId=61 Callers=com.android.server.wm.WindowState.computeFrameLw:1050 com.android.internal.policy.impl.PhoneWindowManager.layoutWindowLw:4914
Something is def wrong with the device at that point. I would Flash a completely stock image. And start from scratch.
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I Mega Wiped and installed completely stock but result was the same.
Now im in custom stock. What is the next step for me ? Do you have any idea of google or sth ?
Any ideas ?