I followed these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-supersu-stable-appstore-custom-t3113311 and everything was working fine for a few a while and was even able to have the latest playstore and play services working fine! However today, the play store was booting to white however I could swipe right and the options would appear (With a lot of options missing) indicating it wasn't frozen or anything, eventually I got bored of waiting to see if it'll load and played some games, after an hour or so later a game I was playing froze and I rebooted my Fire HD, and upon doing so Virelauncher appears to have been broken, it launches to solid black (sometimes the kindle default background grey colour) however i can still open up the mini dock and open up apps or swipe down and get into settings yet virelauncher is still broken, I think sometimes it straight up crashes and tries to re-open because I see the orange circle loading animation for a few seconds but it just goes black again, anything I could do? Is it bricked?
Shadowshinra said:
I followed these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-supersu-stable-appstore-custom-t3113311 and everything was working fine for a few a while and was even able to have the latest playstore and play services working fine! However today, the play store was booting to white however I could swipe right and the options would appear (With a lot of options missing) indicating it wasn't frozen or anything, eventually I got bored of waiting to see if it'll load and played some games, after an hour or so later a game I was playing froze and I rebooted my Fire HD, and upon doing so Virelauncher appears to have been broken, it launches to solid black (sometimes the kindle default background grey colour) however i can still open up the mini dock and open up apps or swipe down and get into settings yet virelauncher is still broken, I think sometimes it straight up crashes and tries to re-open because I see the orange circle loading animation for a few seconds but it just goes black again, anything I could do? Is it bricked?
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So I just encouraged you to update to 4.5.4 over in the rooting thread, but seeing this I think you should hold off. This could all be Gapps, but I can't say.
Please clarify: 12 hours ago you posted (in rooting) that you wanted to update play store, yet here you say that for a while you were "even able to have the latest playstore and play services working fine!." Was that a couple hours or a couple days? Did you reboot during that time and everything stayed fine, or was this your first reboot after services update? thx.
DoLooper said:
So I just encouraged you to update to 4.5.4 over in the rooting thread, but seeing this I think you should hold off. This could all be Gapps, but I can't say.
Please clarify: 12 hours ago you posted (in rooting) that you wanted to update play store, yet here you say that for a while you were "even able to have the latest playstore and play services working fine!." Was that a couple hours or a couple days? Did you reboot during that time and everything stayed fine, or was this your first reboot after services update? thx.
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It was a good 10+ hours, a few reboots had occurred during then which is why I'm not sure what happened, Virelauncher appears to be working now though and I don't know how it fixed itself just left it on charge, since everything but playstore is working fine right now what do you recommend I do from here? A step to step guide would be great so no issues occurs this time lol.
But yeah I was able to update the store and services fine and they worked for hours until it went blank though everything else that needs the new services continues to work fine (youtube etc), I haven't tried reinstalling the old versions yet in case it made things worse
Edit, I just managed to replicate the Vire Launcher crashing which was from the game Yugioh Duel Generation by trying to click the premium tab, so beware of that anyone else who maybe reading, Maybe I should try installing a different launcher? Either way I'd really love a step by step guide for what to do from here on as the other tutorials seem to use things that the tutorial I used didnt use or mention.
Your edit sounds like it must be Gapps. When the play store is broken, anything you do in an app that would use the store will fail. Don't know why the failure shows up as launcher crash, but I wouldn't do anything that might use the store until this is sorted out.
You could either roll back to older play services and store or update to 4.5.4 and install new Gapps. I'm not sure I can help with either one. For the update you need TWRP and I have only installed it using TWRP manager from the playstore, which you can't use. To rollback you will need to uninstall play services and store, at least, plus reverse other changes you made when you rooted. Others have more experience with that than I do.
Rollback would be less likely to threaten root or a brick, so suggest you post asking for help with that. @AlbusAngelus did a lot of work on play services/store and may be able to help you.
DoLooper said:
Your edit sounds like it must be Gapps. When the play store is broken, anything you do in an app that would use the store will fail. Don't know why the failure shows up as launcher crash, but I wouldn't do anything that might use the store until this is sorted out.
You could either roll back to older play services and store or update to 4.5.4 and install new Gapps. I'm not sure I can help with either one. For the update you need TWRP and I have only installed it using TWRP manager from the playstore, which you can't use. To rollback you will need to uninstall play services and store, at least, plus reverse other changes you made when you rooted. Others have more experience with that than I do.
Rollback would be less likely to threaten root or a brick, so suggest you post asking for help with that. @AlbusAngelus did a lot of work on play services/store and may be able to help you.
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Ok thanks, since everything besides the playstore is working now and vire launcher stable yet again, I'll make another post about rolling back to the older services, if you remember anything else that can help feel free to share, otherwise thanks for the information.
Edit Virelauncher is dead again after trying to boot Digimon Heroes which used to play just fine, might also be related to the store like you said... now I have to wait for vire launcher to fix it self all over again, until it fixed itself, I would also love to know how to change from vire launcher to Nova Launcher since I hear it's very recommended.
DoLooper said:
Your edit sounds like it must be Gapps. When the play store is broken, anything you do in an app that would use the store will fail. Don't know why the failure shows up as launcher crash, but I wouldn't do anything that might use the store until this is sorted out.
You could either roll back to older play services and store or update to 4.5.4 and install new Gapps. I'm not sure I can help with either one. For the update you need TWRP and I have only installed it using TWRP manager from the playstore, which you can't use. To rollback you will need to uninstall play services and store, at least, plus reverse other changes you made when you rooted. Others have more experience with that than I do.
Rollback would be less likely to threaten root or a brick, so suggest you post asking for help with that. @AlbusAngelus did a lot of work on play services/store and may be able to help you.
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Still having no luck with finding someone who knows how to rollback to a working gapps without breaking more/bricking, however I believe I can indeed confirm that it seems that Google Play store or Google Services is causing the Vire Launcher crash loop, during a crash loop I force stopped both and then Vire Launcer was able to stop crash looping and run again.
Install TWRP with Flashify (bypassing Play Store)
Shadowshinra said:
Still having no luck with finding someone who knows how to rollback to a working gapps . . . .
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OK. I used Flashify on another device and can tell you how to install TWRP so you can update to 4.5.4, if you want to try. There's always risk. You decide.
1. Get the apk for Flashify, sideload to Fire and install it. (Sideload. Don't try to use play store, right?)
2. Go to bibikalka's root page and download the attachment. (This is JMZ's TWRP img, "openrecovery-twrp-2.8.6.0-ariel.img". You can thank him here).
3. Move or copy twrp img to download folder on tablet.
4. Disconnect from computer.
5. On tablet, open Flashify and give it SuperUser access when prompted. It probably will also prompt to apply loki patch for Kitkat. Say yes.
6. Select "Recovery Image" and select "Choose a File." Navigate to where you put the twrp img file and select it.
7. Flashify will ask if you are sure you want to do this. If you are, select "Yup!" and it should do the install. Exit Flashify (or it may offer to reboot. Don't remember.)
8. Reboot to recovery and see if TWRP is displayed: Power off tablet. Then hold down power and volume-up at same time until you see “Amazon” and then let go.
- If you see TWRP, press "reboot" and then "system." Now you can follow bibikalka's instructions to update and install Gapps. Let me know if you need step-by-step.
- If you get stock recovery screen ("reboot" and "factory reset"), TWRP didn't install. Press reboot and confirm you can get back into Fire.
- If you just boot back into Fire, you didn't power off first.
Good luck. Keep me posted.
DoLooper said:
OK. I used Flashify on another device and can tell you how to install TWRP so you can update to 4.5.4, if you want to try. There's always risk. You decide.
1. Get the apk for Flashify, sideload to Fire and install it. (Sideload. Don't try to use play store, right?)
2. Go to bibikalka's root page and download the attachment. (This is JMZ's TWRP img, "openrecovery-twrp-2.8.6.0-ariel.img". You can thank him here).
3. Move or copy twrp img to download folder on tablet.
4. Disconnect from computer.
5. On tablet, open Flashify and give it SuperUser access when prompted. It probably will also prompt to apply loki patch for Kitkat. Say yes.
6. Select "Recovery Image" and select "Choose a File." Navigate to where you put the twrp img file and select it.
7. Flashify will ask if you are sure you want to do this. If you are, select "Yup!" and it should do the install. Exit Flashify (or it may offer to reboot. Don't remember.)
8. Reboot to recovery and see if TWRP is displayed: Power off tablet. Then hold down power and volume-up at same time until you see “Amazon” and then let go.
- If you see TWRP, press "reboot" and then "system." Now you can follow bibikalka's instructions to update and install Gapps. Let me know if you need step-by-step.
- If you get stock recovery screen ("reboot" and "factory reset"), TWRP didn't install. Press reboot and confirm you can get back into Fire.
- If you just boot back into Fire, you didn't power off first.
Good luck. Keep me posted.
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Oh this sounds interesting thanks, Don't have time to try it out just yet though so if you want to post a nice clean and clear step by step of Bibi's tutorial feel free, nice to have a double confirmation so I don't screw anything up again :fingers-crossed:
DoLooper said:
OK. I used Flashify on another device and can tell you how to install TWRP so you can update to 4.5.4, if you want to try. There's always risk. You decide.
1. Get the apk for Flashify, sideload to Fire and install it. (Sideload. Don't try to use play store, right?)
2. Go to bibikalka's root page and download the attachment. (This is JMZ's TWRP img, "openrecovery-twrp-2.8.6.0-ariel.img". You can thank him here).
3. Move or copy twrp img to download folder on tablet.
4. Disconnect from computer.
5. On tablet, open Flashify and give it SuperUser access when prompted. It probably will also prompt to apply loki patch for Kitkat. Say yes.
6. Select "Recovery Image" and select "Choose a File." Navigate to where you put the twrp img file and select it.
7. Flashify will ask if you are sure you want to do this. If you are, select "Yup!" and it should do the install. Exit Flashify (or it may offer to reboot. Don't remember.)
8. Reboot to recovery and see if TWRP is displayed: Power off tablet. Then hold down power and volume-up at same time until you see “Amazon” and then let go.
- If you see TWRP, press "reboot" and then "system." Now you can follow bibikalka's instructions to update and install Gapps. Let me know if you need step-by-step.
- If you get stock recovery screen ("reboot" and "factory reset"), TWRP didn't install. Press reboot and confirm you can get back into Fire.
- If you just boot back into Fire, you didn't power off first.
Good luck. Keep me posted.
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This probably should have been an edit but this way you'll get notified, I was able to follow those steps and TWRP appears to be working! I haven't attempted the update process yet since I want to be thorough so if you want to post some step by steps that are clear and precise I'd be in your debt yet again.
To upgrade 4.5.3 to 4.5.4 and install Gapps (no edits)
Shadowshinra said:
I was able to follow those steps and TWRP appears to be working! I haven't attempted the update process yet since I want to be thorough so if you want to post some step by steps that are clear and precise I'd be in your debt yet again.
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Oh, great! You will love how nicely Gapps works on 4.5.4. (Thank you @bibikalka!)
[EDIT2 - September 26, 2015] These steps and the post that links to them are essentially obsolete. If you want to stay on OS 4, follow bibikalka's recommendation in linked post to update to OS 4.5.5.
[EDIT1] This was written for someone with non-working Play Store and ES File Explorer installed. It's now been edited for people who get here from bibikalka's "Upgrade to 4.5.4 and keep TWRP and root" guide and don't have Gapps installed yet.
These are bibikalka's instructions from [upgrade guide] but without b's edits and with a little more detail. This doesn't wipe /data so your apps should all be fine, just finally work.
Install JMZ's Fire tool.
Download the following to Fire's Download folder (or download to computer and copy to Download folder).
- 4.5.4 update zip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VDSXB6iXSmTEQ3cnljNzJhZk0/view?usp=sharing
- Chainfire's SuperSU update zip: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- Pico GAPPS for KitKat: http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/03/download-android-44x-kitkat-pa-gapps.html
Turn off wifi.
[*]Look for the following files in /data/app and delete them if found:
- com.android.vending-1.apk
- com.android.vending-2.apk
- com.google.android.gms-1.apk
- com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Boot to TWRP: (a) Power off tablet. (b) Hold down power and volume-up buttons at same time until you see “Amazon,” then release.
Install the 4.5.4 update: (a) Tap Install, (b) navigate to Download folder if needed, (c) tap the zip (twrp_ready_update-kindle . . .) and swipe "swipe to confirm flash."
Note: If you don't see the zips, use button at lower-right to toggle between Zips and Images
Tap Home and install the SuperSU update zip.
Tap Reboot system.
[You'll see an updating message and it will take awhile.]
Boot to TWRP and (a) install the GAPPS zip, (b) wipe cache/dalvik and (c) reboot system.
[Another updating message.]
Open terminal/CMD window and enter following commands (prevents updates from installing):
adb shell
su
pm block com.amazon.otaverifier
If your Fire HD has lockscreen ads that you previously blocked, turn screen off and on a couple times and confirm ads are still gone. If they are back, enter these commands while still in su (note: There is no space in "Service" at the end of the command. It just seems to display that way):
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso/com.amazon.kindle.kso.lockscreen.LockscreenUpdateService
adb reboot
Turn on wifi.
Open Play Store and sign in. If you are prompted to update store and/or services, say yes.
Now open Play Store and sign in. (You'll be prompted to update store and/or services. Say yes.) Everything should work now!
DoLooper said:
Oh, great! You will love how nicely Gapps works on 4.5.4. (Thank you @bibikalka!)
(BTW, you don't have to quote whole posts; just whatever you want between the QUOTE tags )
Okay, these are bibikalka's instructions from here but without the edits and with a little more detail. This doesn't wipe /data so your apps should all be fine, just finally work. Also, this is quicker and easier than it looks!
Note: If ok with bibi I might turn this into a "newbie" guide (not that you are one ) so if anything is wrong or unclear I would appreciate it if you could note it and post. Thanks!
Install JMZ's Fire tool.
Download the following to Fire's Download folder (or download to computer and copy to Download folder).
- bibikalka's 4.5.4 update zip: https://www.dropbox.com/s/17ngnhmvnkh1cpx/twrp_ready_update-kindle-20.4.5.4_user_454006120.zip?dl=0
- Chainfire's SuperSU update zip: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- Pico GAPPS for KitKat: http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/03/download-android-44x-kitkat-pa-gapps.html
Turn off wifi.
Look for the following files in /data/app and delete them if found:
- com.android.vending-1.apk
- com.android.vending-2.apk
- com.google.android.gms-1.apk
- com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Boot to TWRP: (a) Power off tablet. (b) Hold down power and volume-up buttons at same time until you see “Amazon,” then release.
Install the 4.5.4 update: (a) Tap Install, (b) navigate to Download folder if needed, (c) tap the zip (twrp_ready_update-kindle . . .) and swipe "swipe to confirm flash."
Note: If you don't see the zips, use button at lower-right to toggle between Zips and Images
Tap Home and install the SuperSU update zip.
Tap Reboot system.
[You'll see an updating message and it will take awhile.]
Boot to TWRP and (a) install the GAPPS zip, (b) wipe cache/dalvik and (c) reboot system.
[You'll see another updating message.]
In /system/priv-app, change the extension of DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to .apkbak
Open JMZ's Fire tool, go to the "System" tab and disable OTAs and Amazon launcher. (Do not install gapps.)
Turn on wifi.
If your Fire HD has lockscreen ads that you previously blocked, turn screen off and on a couple times and confirm ads are still gone. If they are back, do one of the following:
- Give these commands from terminal emulator app on the Fire:
Code:
su
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso/com.amazon.kindle.kso.lockscreen.LockscreenUpdateService
reboot
- OR, give these commands from terminal/command window on computer:
Code:
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso/com.amazon.kindle.kso.lockscreen.LockscreenUpdateService"
adb reboot
Now open Play Store and sign in. (You'll be prompted to update store and/or services. Say yes.) Everything should work now!
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Wahoo! Thanks a million, if I could hit that thanks button 1000 times I would, everything updated and working as I type this! I'll be sure to post a new thread or something if anything does go wrong at a later date but everything seems fine for now! :good: :highfive:
edit actually only thing I found that doesn't work is the Silk Browser, which crashes on startup, but that's not really an issue as I can install Chrome or Firefox anyway but might as well mention it.
Hi, may be a stupid question. But how to install TWRP?
I tried, sideloaded apk but TWRP manager does not run (7.5.1.3).
So I tried to flash from fast boot, but nothing for this error "FAILED (remote: flashing not allowed for locked hw)".
Any help?
Thank' for your post.
gorotman said:
Hi, may be a stupid question. But how to install TWRP?
I tried, sideloaded apk but TWRP manager does not run (7.5.1.3).
So I tried to flash from fast boot, but nothing for this error "FAILED (remote: flashing not allowed for locked hw)".
Any help?
Thank' for your post.
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OK, I found solution myself. AS also posted in forum, I used Flashify apk (sideloaded) and installa TWRP shared by @bibikalka!. Thank's to all for your work.
This is all great but @bibikalka's 4.5.4 custom file is getting a 429 error at dropbox. Is there a mirror somewhere, or should I just keep trying? Thanks to you both for putting this together, very helpful!
meatwad12 said:
This is all great but @bibikalka's 4.5.4 custom file is getting a 429 error at dropbox. Is there a mirror somewhere, or should I just keep trying? Thanks to you both for putting this together, very helpful!
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Right. Link became unusable. I uploaded it to my Google Drive, here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VDSXB6iXSmUzBOaXdGRVRsUlk/view?usp=sharing. You'll be first to download. Let me know if any problems. thx
EDIT: @meatwad12: If you haven't downloaded yet, wait. Seems to be problem with Silk. I'm uploading my own file. Will let you know when done.
DoLooper said:
EDIT: @meatwad12: If you haven't downloaded yet, wait. Seems to be problem with Silk. I'm uploading my own file. Will let you know when done.
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Yeah, I actually found a mirror in the other thread and was running with it, but I'm having a few issues. Silk doesn't work at all, and a recently purchased Kindle book isn't showing in my cloud library. Although old books are there and can download, the purchase from yesterday will not. Maybe related to silk issue? I'll wait for your new mirror and reinstall. Thanks.
meatwad12 said:
Yeah, I actually found a mirror in the other thread and was running with it, but I'm having a few issues. Silk doesn't work at all, and a recently purchased Kindle book isn't showing in my cloud library. Although old books are there and can download, the purchase from yesterday will not. Maybe related to silk issue? I'll wait for your new mirror and reinstall. Thanks.
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Okay, here it is:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VDSXB6iXSmTEQ3cnljNzJhZk0/view?usp=sharing
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meatwad12 said:
Yeah, I actually found a mirror in the other thread and was running with it . . . .
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My zip is per Bibikalka's original instructions. Bibi deleted a few more apps in the first file you downloaded, so my zip is slightly larger and there is less room in /system. Still, the pico gapps fits.
Please let me know if this fixes silk and books. Thanks.
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My zip is per Bibikalka's original instructions. Bibi deleted a few more apps in the first file you downloaded, so my zip is slightly larger and there is less room in /system. Still, the pico gapps fits.
Please let me know if this fixes silk and books. Thanks.
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Downloading now... will let you know when I have a chance to install (might be later tonight).
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My zip is per Bibikalka's original instructions. Bibi deleted a few more apps in the first file you downloaded, so my zip is slightly larger and there is less room in /system. Still, the pico gapps fits.
Please let me know if this fixes silk and books. Thanks.
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Well, it fixed silk (kind of). However, whenever I boot it keeps returning me to the "welcome" Please select your language screen... over and over and over. Ha. Something else need enabled to get this to go away?
I was able to access silk in between one of these loops and it appeared to work.
EDIT: I should probably clarify that I'm not really interested in any custom launcher. The stock Kindle launcher is different from my other android tablets and I don't mind it. I just am trying to get access to the play store with GAPPS and the stock stuff be stable (especially Instant Video). Seems like this is close to happening.
meatwad12 said:
Well, it fixed silk (kind of). However, whenever I boot it keeps returning me to the "welcome" Please select your language screen... over and over and over. Ha. Something else need enabled to get this to go away?
I was able to access silk in between one of these loops and it appeared to work..
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Sorry to hear it. I've seen a few posts about this. Here's a solution:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61941315&postcount=45
EDIT: I should probably clarify that I'm not really interested in any custom launcher. The stock Kindle launcher is different from my other android tablets and I don't mind it. I just am trying to get access to the play store with GAPPS and the stock stuff be stable (especially Instant Video). Seems like this is close to happening.
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You'll probably find that some or many Google apps don't work from stock launcher, while most things Amazon, including books and video work fine from a custom launcher. But first lets finish getting you set up. Please post back after following steps in link. Take it slowly if unsure and let me know if questions.
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I think I've tried everything to install the modded version of google play.
-Opening the .apk directly in file browser gives me an immediate fail or a "free some more space" warning (I have the 32gb One and huge amounts of space)
-Running through lucky patcher doesn't do anything. It just completes and there's no change. I've run it patched to android, unpatched to android, no difference.
-Running "install cracked google play" app immediately restarts the phone, no change.
-Flashing a .zip file does nothing.
-Factory reset, install everything from scratch, reboot, no change.
-Remove google play store through manual uninstall, reboot, comes back to 3.10.9 on reboot
Even if I replace Phonesky.apk in system directory with a modded version, it STILL reverts back to 3.10.9 on a reboot. I've tried so many different versions, nothing makes any difference.
Seriously need some help from the experts. I'm running jelly bean 4.2 on AT&T.
Just download lucky patcher tap the toolbox icon, bottom left, and choose install modded Google play. That worked for me.
lixiangxxy said:
I think I've tried everything to install the modded version of google play.
-Opening the .apk directly in file browser gives me an immediate fail or a "free some more space" warning (I have the 32gb One and huge amounts of space)
-Running through lucky patcher doesn't do anything. It just completes and there's no change. I've run it patched to android, unpatched to android, no difference.
-Running "install cracked google play" app immediately restarts the phone, no change.
-Flashing a .zip file does nothing.
-Factory reset, install everything from scratch, reboot, no change.
-Remove google play store through manual uninstall, reboot, comes back to 3.10.9 on reboot
Even if I replace Phonesky.apk in system directory with a modded version, it STILL reverts back to 3.10.9 on a reboot. I've tried so many different versions, nothing makes any difference.
Seriously need some help from the experts. I'm running jelly bean 4.2 on AT&T.
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need more info what rom are you running but it sounds like system write protection is on flash a unsecure kernel that will fix your problem here is one just make sure you download the right one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2233665
jerrycoffman45 is right. You should post your rom and kernel to get further help http://1.1.1.2/bmi/forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
lixiangxxy said:
I think I've tried everything to install the modded version of google play.
-Opening the .apk directly in file browser gives me an immediate fail or a "free some more space" warning (I have the 32gb One and huge amounts of space)
-Running through lucky patcher doesn't do anything. It just completes and there's no change. I've run it patched to android, unpatched to android, no difference.
-Running "install cracked google play" app immediately restarts the phone, no change.
-Flashing a .zip file does nothing.
-Factory reset, install everything from scratch, reboot, no change.
-Remove google play store through manual uninstall, reboot, comes back to 3.10.9 on reboot
Even if I replace Phonesky.apk in system directory with a modded version, it STILL reverts back to 3.10.9 on a reboot. I've tried so many different versions, nothing makes any difference.
Seriously need some help from the experts. I'm running jelly bean 4.2 on AT&T.
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Try putting the apk into systems/app directory manually. Then reboot. (Also move the original google playstore app somewhere else to avoid any interference)
I too need some help!!!
I too have the same problem... ?. Can u experts help me...
Mobile : micromax a102
My keneral version is 3.4.67
Running android 4.4.2
The same problem with me
Samsung galaxy tab 4 10.1, kitkat 4.4.2, kernel version: 3.4.0-2415958
old post, but i know a fix (for me)
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
barbee33 said:
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
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Yes! You are the man, finally a working solutions. Thanks. :good:
barbee33 said:
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
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What does this mean? having same issue... HTC One Android V 5.0.2
Everytime i try to move something manually or use luckypatcher to install as system app the program in its entirety wipes on reboot. The same happens when manually relocating. Been hearing this is an HTC problem with no fix?
barbee33 said:
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
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what is "switches"? more detail please
So on my kindle i had everything installed to have the play store working and i got the play store to work and i got the youtube app to work. And so what happened was i deleted the youtube app and installed the newest version and when i opened youtube it gave me the google play services error, but the play store itself still worked.
So what i did was i uninstalled all the google account manager, google services frame work, etc.
And tried to fix the youtube issue by reinstalling all of those things. I started by installing google account manager, and then i rebooted it to install the next thing. Only, when it started up i could unlock the device, but none of the apps would load. So i did a stupid thing and factory reset it, which i think got rid of the root.
I have no idea what to do. I couldn't find any thread about this.
The notificaton bar works and the navigaton buttons show up on the side. So i can get to settings, but the carousel and home screen won't load after i unlock it
here are some pics:
i can't post links because i'm a new member so type it in without spaces
http :// imgur . com / a/ uuB6f
What version of firmware do you use?
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What version of firmware do you use?
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13.3.2.6
Sorry, I missed that you did hard reset. without root I think i can do nothing.
Only way is update to 13.4.1..1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/update-1314-4-1-1-probably-sangria-t2901813 (if you can go to settings) and lose root. Of course if your devices HDX 7.
ONYXis said:
Easiest way , i think, is install safestrap and flash stock firmware by SafeStrap (without wiping anything!)
after that gapps need to install again.
Adb working?
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How am i going to install safestrap when i can't open any apps?
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How am i going to install safestrap when i can't open any apps?
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Sorry, I missed that you did hard reset. without root I think you can do nothing.
Only way is update to 13.4.1..1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/update-1314-4-1-1-probably-sangria-t2901813 (if you can go to settings) and lose root possibility.
What do you mean by loose root possibility?
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Do you mean by loose root possibility?
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Sorry. English isn't my native language so I don't understand your question.
I wrote that if you upgrade to 13.4.1.1 you will not be able to obtain root.
How do i update?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201390340
link to update file https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.1.1_user_411009920.bin
Yes. but how would i install it?
you wrote ""So i can get to settings, ", what difficulties after that?
Can you get into Settings - Device - System Updates?
nevermind. so i followed the instructions and put the update into the internal storage folder but when i went into system updates on my kindle the box said "check now" instead of "update" so when i tap check now it says "last update failed".
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kindle the box said "check now" instead of "update" so when i tap check now it says "last update failed".
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Try to turn off wifi and reboot.
You should see that your device has found update, no more variants.
I'll try it again after school. What would I do next if I get the error again?
I have no idea. This is one variant. if tablet do not found update - this says about broken symlinks for example or something else that anyway do not fix without root.
btw check your root status:
adb shell
su
ONYXis said:
I have no idea. This is one variant. if tablet do not found update - this says about broken symlinks for example or something else that anyway do not fix without root.
btw check your root status:
adb shell
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I didn't really understand any of that. What is a broken symlink? And I don't think I'm rooted because I factory reset it.
Also, how could I check root status and what would be the purpose?
Okey. You not rooted now, so do not pay attention.
Your one method to get working device is update firmware.
In way that I described.
If you do not see "update" button after pulling file - sorry. no other idea.
So basically, if this doesn't work I'm screwed?
Anyone else got any ideas?
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I'll be a tester.. Nothing but root on Fire HD6 at the moment.
I'd be happy to use my Fire HD 6 to help out with
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my kindle is rooted and has play store on it, just doesn't see internet so if this will help please send me the details
can you send me the download link in a pm?
I went ahead and posted the tool in the dev thread.
Play store
Hello, I spent couple hrs last night trying to get the play store, I used Android cowboys way, the other way in this forum and yours. All not linked to a comp. Android cowboys with apks would show no connection after email log in, the other method in this forum worked briefly putting things in the priv-app., then went into a constant load white screen. Your method would not get past the email load page. Before each attempt I deleted the previous.. Feeling defeated I did a hard reset on the 4th gen Kindle.. Well, it reloaded with no es file manager, not your app but still had root, king user, and google play store, click the store and it works perfectly. Not sure what happen during the reset but thanks, the desired result was achieved.
limitedxj said:
Hello, I spent couple hrs last night trying to get the play store, I used Android cowboys way, the other way in this forum and yours. All not linked to a comp. Android cowboys with apks would show no connection after email log in, the other method in this forum worked briefly putting things in the priv-app., then went into a constant load white screen. Your method would not get past the email load page. Before each attempt I deleted the previous.. Feeling defeated I did a hard reset on the 4th gen Kindle.. Well, it reloaded with no es file manager, not your app but still had root, king user, and google play store, click the store and it works perfectly. Not sure what happen during the reset but thanks, the desired result was achieved.
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What most likely happened was the /data/data information still existed when you removed the old ones. Mine are installed to system. So what a factory reset did was get rid of that previous /data stuff. Glad it got squared away
Play store
Was thinking the same, may be a option for people who have tinkered with this before finding your app. I was surprised to see the root survive a reset..
limitedxj said:
Was thinking the same, may be a option for people who have tinkered with this before finding your app. I was surprised to see the root survive a reset..
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Yeah root is installed to system also. But some are using systemappmover to move the apks to system. Which will cause some problems if using my tool after that. Might need to figure out a way to detect and remove old ones. Not sure if I will be able to
Tried to install from es explorer on the HD 6. I'm getting "There is a problem parsing the package."
eXizoR said:
Tried to install from es explorer on the HD 6. I'm getting "There is a problem parsing the package."
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Did you have a previous one installed?
jmz said:
Did you have a previous one installed?
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I tried installing google apks before, some guide i followed. But didnt succeed so uninstalled. I even did a reset on it today and tried installing but same.
When doing adb install apk I get "Install_failed_older_sdk"
Good app, I have lots of gapps running now, sideload on some then they updated OK, but need google play services 7.3, I can get it to update so need to sideload it.
Sent from my KFARWI using Tapatalk
Does anyone have a gmail apk that will work with this. It keeps saying that google play services needs to be updated
Out of Space msg with Play Store update
I used this tool to install gapps. @bibikalka says here we can now update play store and services, but when i try to update play store I get message: "Out of Space - Google Play store couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again."
I have 2+ Gb free space. I've heard of this happening and being unrelated to space, but can't track down the problem. Does your tool move or rename something that could cause this? Any ideas how to fix? thx
EDIT: OS 4.5.3
EDIT: So I brilliantly uninstalled playstore, then got the out of space message when i tried to reinstall (both older and new versions). So restored from TI backup and now playstore won't open at all, just crashes back to wherever i start it from.
EDIT3: ok, so I was in denial about space left in /system. :silly: Moved some stuff out and now store loads again, but still get "out of space" when i try to update.
DoLooper said:
... when i try to update play store I get message: "Out of Space - Google Play store couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again."
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EDIT: OS 4.5.3
EDIT: So I brilliantly uninstalled playstore, then got the out of space message when i tried to reinstall (both older and new versions). So restored from TI backup and now playstore won't open at all, just crashes back to wherever i start it from.
EDIT3: ok, so I was in denial about space left in /system. :silly: Moved some stuff out and now store loads again, but still get "out of space" when i try to update.
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Awesome!!! Looks like you are a great candidate for 4.5.4 !!! It's actually very simple to get to a good place with a modified 4.5.4, supersu.zip installable via TWRP, and JMZ tool. I was scared of the update and that setting up things again would be hard, but the bricking episode showed me how easy it is If you insist, you can reflash a modified 4.5.3, this way you'd go back to where you were. This is probably 30 min of your time, to do all of this.
All your stuff in /data will be kept. You'll want to go to /data/apps and remove those 2 dummy directories that JMZ tool puts there to block GAPPS updates. This way GAPPS could update, but start with the playstore first.
I did get a similar "out of space" message on 4.5.3 when I played with GAPPS a lot. It has something to do with odex files or perhaps some other stuff. Not a fun message to deal with.
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Awesome!!! Looks like you are a great candidate for 4.5.4 !!!
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lol . . . (You really are very funny!) Anyway, I was planning to update to 4.5.4 for the very reason of no-hassle Gapps. Then saw your post about current play services/store working--apparently with 4.5.3 since guy you replied to had that OS--and got sidetracked.
You'll want to go to /data/apps and remove those 2 dummy directories that JMZ tool puts there to block GAPPS updates. This way GAPPS could update, but start with the playstore first.
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Thanks, that's the info I was asking for. After fair amount of messing with this, I'm back to the original problem with 4.5.3 and latest play services and store: Play store won't load; just get white screen and spinner. So now off to do 4.5.4 update!
New Here
Hi I'm new here. A few questions for you. Does this require root? My understanding is that the newest version can't be rooted. Is this true? Also will this allow me to install the google play store and run any app from the play store?
Thanks!
Problem with playstore
Hi, my playstore stopped working, I open it and it is in blank, so I tried to install it again, but it disappeared from my device. I have a Kindle Fire HD 6 with King root, could you help me with this? Thanks
I think I may have originally posted in the wrong area. I've morphed my Kindle Fire HD 6 from stock to 4.5.4 with working GApps, TWRP, and ADB. Silly me, I logged in with the wrong email address when I set up Google Play. Can someone point me in the right direction as how to remedy this? Thanks!
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Son of a gun! I am my own worst enemy. Everything appears to be up and running, but I used the wrong email address when configuring the Google Play Store. That's always been a "set it and forget it" thing for me, so I wasn't sure which one I wanted. Anyone know how to easily fix that? The settings I find on the Internet searches do not exist in the Google Settings.
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Looks like the quote below will fix me up, right? I'm on 4.5.4 rooted with TWRP, ADB and working GApps.
XxAmyJo87xX said:
I wanted to go back to full stock but right now I would just like to be able to get to home screen ...,I'm rooted 4.5.4 and I did something but now when it reboots it goes in to settings having me select a language and then connect to WiFi but then it don't do nothing and I can't get out of settings... I'll stay rooted if I can get it working again
Edit....twrp is installed and adb is working if that helps .....
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bibikalka said:
Your fix is super easy! In TWRP, do factory reset, and re-apply the 4.5.4 TWRP ready update. Install Supersu, reboot into FireOS. Reboot back into TWRP, install GAPPS. After this nothing old will be left over, except for recovery, TEE1/2, and bootloader, which you should not touch anyway.
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I think I may have originally posted in the wrong area. I've morphed my Kindle Fire HD 6 from stock to 4.5.4 with working GApps, TWRP, and ADB. Silly me, I logged in with the wrong email address when I set up Google Play. Can someone point me in the right direction as how to remedy this? Thanks!
Looks like the quote below will fix me up, right? I'm on 4.5.4 rooted with TWRP, ADB and working GApps.
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Originally Posted by bibikalka
Your fix is super easy! In TWRP, do factory reset, and re-apply the 4.5.4 TWRP ready update. Install Supersu, reboot into FireOS. Reboot back into TWRP, install GAPPS. After this nothing old will be left over, except for recovery, TEE1/2, and bootloader, which you should not touch anyway.
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I know it's hard (impossible?) to change a Play Store account. Can't you just add your usual account? I think the store opens with whatever account you last used there, so you can always stick with just the one. If you can't have 2 accounts, first try a factory reset (Settings>Device Options), go to play store and see if it prompts you to register again. Reinstall SuperSU and run it.
Bibikalka's method will certainly give you a fresh Gapps (pico Gapps from here is fine.). Just seems a long way around to fix an account. An alternative is to uninstall Gapps, then flash the pico gapps in TWRP.
Thank you for the response! I'm most comfortable with uninstalling the Google Play Store and reflashing GAPPS. Here's what I did:
adb shell pm uninstall com.android.vending.apk
I double-checked in debloater and it was gone, so I rebooted to recovery, installed GAPPS again, Wiped Dalvik/Cache, rebooted. It upgraded, had Google Play back, made me agree to the TOS, but then it still had my original account logged in.
Can you tell me which APKs I need to remove? Because this apparently wasn't enough. Thanks!
DoLooper said:
I know it's hard (impossible?) to change a Play Store account. Can't you just add your usual account? I think the store opens with whatever account you last used there, so you can always stick with just the one. If you can't have 2 accounts, first try a factory reset (Settings>Device Options), go to play store and see if it prompts you to register again. Reinstall SuperSU and run it.
Bibikalka's method will certainly give you a fresh Gapps (pico Gapps from here is fine.). Just seems a long way around to fix an account. An alternative is to uninstall Gapps, then flash the pico gapps in TWRP.
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KindleFireHD6 said:
Thank you for the response! I'm most comfortable with uninstalling the Google Play Store and reflashing GAPPS. Here's what I did:
adb shell pm uninstall com.android.vending.apk
I double-checked in debloater and it was gone, so I rebooted to recovery, installed GAPPS again, Wiped Dalvik/Cache, rebooted. It upgraded, had Google Play back, made me agree to the TOS, but then it still had my original account logged in.
Can you tell me which APKs I need to remove? Because this apparently wasn't enough. Thanks!
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Oh, you need to search how to uninstall gapps :laugh: You just got the play store. Need play services, framework and I don't know what else. Probably easier to uninstall with file explorer or rom toolbox. Frankly, I'd go with factory reset. I'm just not sure it'll actually work. If it does, that's easiest.
Ok. Thanks! I'll do my research tonight.
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Oh, you need to search how to uninstall gapps :laugh: You just got the play store. Need play services, framework and I don't know what else. Probably easier to uninstall with file explorer or rom toolbox. Frankly, I'd go with factory reset. I'm just not sure it'll actually work. If it does, that's easiest.
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Ok. Thanks! I'll do my research tonight.
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I think google account mgr is the other one you need, but pls do a search to be sure. Before uninstalling, try this: In Settings->apps'>manage all, scroll right to All and clear cache, clear data and force stop google framework, play services and acct mgr. Install play store (get latest from apkmirror), run it and see if you're prompted to sign in. If yes, good. If no, use es file explorer to uninstall the apps. They should be in system/priv-apps. es fm will prompt you to delete data. Then flash Gapps in TWRP.
I didn't something right. Here's what I did to the best of my knowledge:
Tried to clear cache/data force stop apps.
Couldn't install latest Play Store. Failed because apk already exists.
Used ES Explorer to uninstall apps.
Messed up and deleted Framework Services instead of uninstalling (ES Explorer newb error).
Uninstalled Google Acct Manager. Couldn't find any of the others to uninstall?
Flashed GAPPS in TWRP and wiped Dalvik/Cache.
My Google Play Store did not come back. =)
Is there a way to do everything over? (Go to 4.5.3, upgrade to 4.5.4, etc?
Thank you so much for your help. It's greatly appreciated.
EDIT; More specifically, I wouldn't mind doing a "Factory Reset", but I haven't found the specific instructions on here yet that will keep me from messing it up worse.
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I think google account mgr is the other one you need, but pls do a search to be sure. Before uninstalling, try this: In Settings->apps'>manage all, scroll right to All and clear cache, clear data and force stop google framework, play services and acct mgr. Install play store (get latest from apkmirror), run it and see if you're prompted to sign in. If yes, good. If no, use es file explorer to uninstall the apps. They should be in system/priv-apps. es fm will prompt you to delete data. Then flash Gapps in TWRP.
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KindleFireHD6 said:
My Google Play Store did not come back. =)
Is there a way to do everything over? (Go to 4.5.3, upgrade to 4.5.4, etc?
EDIT; More specifically, I wouldn't mind doing a "Factory Reset", but I haven't found the specific instructions on here yet that will keep me from messing it up worse.
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Factory reset can't hurt anything, even when everything's running fine. All it does is get rid of data. It doesn't touch root (the exploit) or any system stuff in /system. You stay on the same OS version you're on. (Settings/Device Options/Reset to Factory Defaults)
I don't think reset will help anything, but:
1. Factory reset
2. See if you got Google framework services back when you flashed Gapps.
3. See if you can install the play store apk you downloaded.
If yes, post back. If no, follow this guide to start over: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-developer-preview-lollipop-os-5-t3172408 It's as step-by-step as we've got. If you want lollipop, follow the whole thing. For 4.5.4 only, just go through part B and post back. That guide says to post in other threads if problems, but you can post in that one.
Did the factory reset. Saw TWRP briefly on reboot before it rebooted again. Started on Wi-Fi screen. SuperSU popped up and asked for Root. Gave it. Now I'm stuck in Settings.
Oops. There's a lesson to be learned here. Factory reset is bad.
EDIT: I still have ADB connectivity.
EDIT 2: I guess I'll do the 5.2.0 update in the link you provided. I'm worried more about functionality than OS version. Thank you again for all of your help.
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Factory reset can't hurt anything, even when everything's running fine. All it does is get rid of data. It doesn't touch root (the exploit) or any system stuff in /system. You stay on the same OS version you're on. (Settings/Device Options/Reset to Factory Defaults)
I don't think reset will help anything, but:
1. Factory reset
2. See if you got Google framework services back when you flashed Gapps.
3. See if you can install the play store apk you downloaded.
If yes, post back. If no, follow this guide to start over: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-developer-preview-lollipop-os-5-t3172408 It's as step-by-step as we've got. If you want lollipop, follow the whole thing. For 4.5.4 only, just go through part B and post back. That guide says to post in other threads if problems, but you can post in that one.
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Did the factory reset. Saw TWRP briefly on reboot before it rebooted again. Started on Wi-Fi screen. SuperSU popped up and asked for Root. Gave it. Now I'm stuck in Settings.
Oops. There's a lesson to be learned here. Factory reset is bad.
EDIT: I still have ADB connectivity.
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Dang! Live and learn. Well now we know what people are doing that causes "boot into settings."
First, try to reboot. You'll probably boot back to settings, but find out. Now make sure you can get into TWRP (adb reboot recovery). Lastly, go look at your original post for the fix
EDIT: @KindleFireHD6 Our posts crossed. Not sure how you're going to update. Were you able to boot to system?
Hey. I contributed! Woohoo! :laugh:
Rebooted. Still prompted for language and then stuck in Settings.
Adb reboot recovery into TWRP
Should I use the original instructions to go back to 4.5.x or use the new and go to 5.2.0? Which involves the least risk?
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Dang! Live and learn. Well now we know what people are doing that causes "boot into settings."
First, try to reboot. You'll probably boot back to settings, but find out. Now make sure you can get into TWRP (adb reboot recovery). Lastly, go look at your original post for the fix
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Hey. I contributed! Woohoo! :laugh:
Rebooted. Still prompted for language and then stuck in Settings.
Adb reboot recovery into TWRP
Should I use the original instructions to go back to 4.5.x or use the new and go to 5.2.0? Which involves the least risk?
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Stick with @bibikalka's instructions for recovering from the bootloop and staying in 4.5.4. You can update to Lollipop after everything's stable and Gapps is good for you.
Yes, you did contribute. I suspect problem is factory reset from device while OTA is blocked. Thanks!
FIXED!
AND I used the correct email address when I setup Google Play this time. Funny thing is, it was all for Minecraft, which I had bought. It's showing up under All Apps, meaning it knows I've gotten it before, but it's showing that it costs $6.99 instead of just showing "Download". I wonder if there is a device limit and I reached it. Maybe 3?
Thank you again.
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Stick with @bibikalka's instructions for recovering from the bootloop and staying in 4.5.4. You can update to Lollipop after everything's stable and Gapps is good for you.
Yes, you did contribute. I suspect problem is factory reset from device while OTA is blocked. Thanks!
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Bravo!!!
Hi I'm 16 and new to the whole rooting thing. I just rooted my phone yesterday for the first time and everything seemed to go perfectly. Everything works so much faster and my phone looks so much nicer with the new customization features. I'm glad I finally rooted it. Then I found out that my "Package Installer" does not work. Every time I try to uninstall an app or install an APK from the browser, it says "unfortunately Package Installer has stopped." I cannot even open "My Files" due to this. I also can't do things such as enabling the weather in my status bar. I thought that maybe it was just a faulty Resurrection Remix ROM but then I have tried a few other ones now too. If anyone can help me with this one problem I would appreciate it very much.
EDIT: Here's another person that has ran into this problem just 3 days ago: android.stackexchange.com/questions/142769/package-installer-has-stopped-working-after-updating-to-cos13-marshmallow (You can Copy and Paste the link. It won't let new members posts URLs)
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Hi I'm 16 and new to the whole rooting thing. I just rooted my phone yesterday for the first time and everything seemed to go perfectly. Everything works so much faster and my phone looks so much nicer with the new customization features. I'm glad I finally rooted it. Then I found out that my "Package Installer" does not work. Every time I try to uninstall an app or install an APK from the browser, it says "unfortunately Package Installer has stopped." I cannot even open "My Files" due to this. I also can't do things such as enabling the weather in my status bar. I thought that maybe it was just a faulty Resurrection Remix ROM but then I have tried a few other ones now too. If anyone can help me with this one problem I would appreciate it very much.
EDIT: Here's another person that has ran into this problem just 3 days ago: android.stackexchange.com/questions/142769/package-installer-has-stopped-working-after-updating-to-cos13-marshmallow (You can Copy and Paste the link. It won't let new members posts URLs)
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Try Wiping Dalvik Cache & Cache in Your Recovery & Reboot .. See The Error Occurs Again or Not .. Or Try Wiping The Cache & Data of the Package Installer Apk in Settings/Apps/Package Installer ..
If these Two Doesn't Work ,Try Clean Flashing The ROM Again ..
Even After The Clean Flash It occurs Means..Then Its The RR ROM Issue Which You Have Installed ..
Report It to the OP, ROM Thread In XDA or Other Sites On Where You Have Downloaded The ROM ,So That They Will Take A Look About This Error ..
Good Luck ..
Okay the above solutions did not work; however, I was wondering if it was possible to just uninstall and reinstall package installer. I know how to uninstall it, I just haven't tried to do it yet because I don't know where I would even find it or how I would reinstall it (since there won't be a package installer on my phone). Does anyone know anything that would help me try to solve the problem this way? Any other solutions altogether? Thanks!
Hey guys i just want add some input, i was having same problem on Samsung Galaxy S6 marshmellow. wiping cache/ delvick cache gave me only a little help. but this was basically because of one app called APP LOCK , i uninstalled that and then all is fine now.
Hope this help.
Thank you so so much!
Bro,
I have been struggling with my phone and the inability to load apps via apk or uninstall apps unless I go to Roy the play store and I could not figure out why it was driving me crazy. Just came across your poss and gave it a try. Always had that app on my phone but never used it. Uninstalled it and finally free. Thank you so much. I have suffered OMG
I had to remind myself that the solution to this problem on my phone is to re-enable Download manager. I disable Download manager as a way to keep from getting certain updates and if it's disabled package installer will stop working.
I am 11 and wants to help you
First download Magisk v20.4.
Then install it via twrp.
Download aptoide to computer.
Run adb install <your file directory> in cmd （or powershell and add .\ before adb）.
At last open aptoide and turn on update for system apps,install beta apps and root installation. It will request root access.Grant the root access to it.Done.You can install any app on aptoide.If not on aptoide send the apk to me and I will upload it.
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First download Magisk v20.4.
Then install it via twrp.
Download aptoide to computer.
Run adb install <your file directory> in cmd （or powershell and add .\ before adb）.
At last open aptoide and turn on update for system apps,install beta apps and root installation. It will request root access.Grant the root access to it.Done.You can install any app on aptoide.If not on aptoide send the apk to me and I will upload it.
Here's a fix.
If the same problem occurs throughout serveral Roms, And you use a custom Theme, Then the theme is "probably" the issue.
Happened to me on both SpaceOS and Odyessy, I changed the theme to default and it worked.
Maybe it works?
I don't know why the theme messes the package installer up tho.