Is there a stronger way to stop updates on a certain app? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How can I keep an app from ever updating? I realize that in the Google Play Store, I can tap the 3 dots on the upper-right corner of an app to toggle "Auto-update this app". But I'm worried that one day, I may forget and may accidentally tap "Update All" or somehow update this app that I don't want to update. So, is there a stronger way to block any attempts at updating an app?
Like, is there a way to make google play store to think that the app on my Android does not have links to any app in the play store?
In case it helps, I have Linux on my computers.

I've read somewhere that you can re-sign the APK with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2&hl=en and it won't get updated.

You can download sudo hide xposed module from xposed installer and then select to hide that app from the play store.It will change playstore into thinking that you haven't installed that app at all
and since you havent installed the app how could play store give updates for it
Regards milkyway3

milkyway3 said:
You can download sudo hide xposed module from xposed installer and then select to hide that app from the play store.It will change playstore into thinking that you haven't installed that app at all
and since you havent installed the app how could play store give updates for it
Regards milkyway3
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This seems like a neat way of doing it. I've never heard of this method. Thanks!

oreo27 said:
I've read somewhere that you can re-sign the APK with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2&hl=en and it won't get updated.
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Hi, Oreo. I tried your idea and it worked. In Play Store, the green button on the app's page says "Open" and not "update".
But when I tried to log in with the app, it gave me an error. I guess the app's developers check the signature when trying to authenticate. So for now, this signing app will have to be tried on other apps of mine -- those apps with less signature-checking.

milkyway3 said:
You can download sudo hide xposed module from xposed installer
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Thanks for your reply, milkyway. Just checking: the xposed installer is not in Google Play Store, right? Do you suggest I install it from http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer?
Phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 running CyanogenMod Lollipop.

bbwarfield said:
Thanks for your reply, milkyway. Just checking: the xposed installer is not in Google Play Store, right? Do you suggest I install it from http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer?
Phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 running CyanogenMod Lollipop.
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Here is the official link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Also follow the steps given on the same
Regards milkyway3

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[Q] Google Play & Device Compatibility Unlock

Hi all,
I wish to try certain apps from Google Play but they show as "Device not compatible" and won't let me install the app.
Is there a way to bypass this?
Thanks.
skatlyup said:
Hi all,
I wish to try certain apps from Google Play but they show as "Device not compatible" and won't let me install the app.
Is there a way to bypass this?
Thanks.
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Anyone know?
skatlyup said:
Hi all,
I wish to try certain apps from Google Play but they show as "Device not compatible" and won't let me install the app.
Is there a way to bypass this?
Thanks.
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What you can do is what as known as sideloading the app's apk file. To do this first you will need to find the .apk file for the app you want to install by searching online (Only search for free apps online never sideload paid apps without first having purchased the app and/or contacting the developer of the app first) then once you have the app's apk file transfer it to your phone. Once it's on your phone make sure that the install from unknown sources option is checked under System Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources. After you have done that navigate on your phone to where you transferred the app that you wanted to install's apk file then click on the app and it will ask you if you want to install the app. After the app is finished installing you are good to go and the app should be ready for you to use. Let me know if you still have questions!
Thanks for the reply.
I have tried sideloading but usually if the app gets updated regularly or requires the most recent update to work (ie. King's Bounty) that is where I come unstuck.
Just trying to find a way to "trick" Google Play to think that my phone (S Advance) is compatible with all apps.
skatlyup said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have tried sideloading but usually if the app gets updated regularly or requires the most recent update to work (ie. King's Bounty) that is where I come unstuck.
Just trying to find a way to "trick" Google Play to think that my phone (S Advance) is compatible with all apps.
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The other options you could try is using the app Market Helper or Market Enabler that allows you to spoof your device and trick's the Play Store into letting you download apps that the Play Store claims are "incompatible with your device".

[Q] Improper Removal of Greenify

Hi,
I am currently on a rooted Galaxy Note 4 running kit kat and I improperly removed Greenify through Titanium Backup without backing it up. I found the proper method afterwards, but I can't deactivate it anymore through the play store after unchecking the settings in security. How would I install it back?
Thank you in advance.
I'm sorry, what do you mean by "can't deactivate it anymore through the play store"?
So I go to the play store and it has the two options "deactivate" or "open". I obviously get an error when I try to open it since I uninstalled the files. When I click deactivate it tells me to go to my settings and unchecked the box and stuff. Which I tried but it still won't let me deactivate after unchecking the box in settings > security > device manager > uncheck the box.
The error when I open it says "unfortunately com.oasisfeng.greenify had stopped working"
infinity1523 said:
The error when I open it says "unfortunately com.oasisfeng.greenify had stopped working"
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Go to Xposed and deactivate Greenify from the Modules list. Then reboot and see if you can install again from Play Store.
I just rooted my phone so I am new to this. When u say Xposed you mean Wanam Xposed app Right? Thanks for the reply.
infinity1523 said:
I just rooted my phone so I am new to this. When u say Xposed you mean Wanam Xposed app Right? Thanks for the reply.
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No. I am talking about the Xposed module by rovo89 and tungstwenty. With this module, various mods can be installed one of which is Wanam Xposed and Greenify is another.
In which mode were you using Greenify, root or boost? If you were using it in boost mode, you should have Xposed installed and Greenify activated in Xposed. If in root mode only, then you don't require Xposed. In that case wait for the OP to reply.

Installing Gapps

Hi Guys,
i cannot seems to install Gapps, its just keep asking permission in chinese which obviously i don't understand, can anybody point me to right direction?, anyone have a full Gapps apk for manual install, it seem i can't install Gapps using Google installer
spiderclan said:
Hi Guys,
i cannot seems to install Gapps, its just keep asking permission in chinese which obviously i don't understand, can anybody point me to right direction?, anyone have a full Gapps apk for manual install, it seem i can't install Gapps using Google installer
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It's pretty straightforward, there are several apps that do this. You can search in Baidu.com for Gapps and the apk will show up. Install it, press the big button and there you go. You can also find several tutorials in Youtube, if you don't know how the app looks like.
Alternatively, here's another tutorial with a different app: http://en.miui.com/thread-17910-1-1.html
somehow i'm able to install Gapps using the installer, i don't know what i did to fix it, anyway its all good now, btw the link you gave is for device that is not bootloader locked
The minimum set of Gapps are very easy to install with the help of this tiny online installer. It's in Chinese, but it's intuitive.
ViAlexSt said:
The minimum set of Gapps are very easy to install with the help of this tiny online installer. It's in Chinese, but it's intuitive.
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This is the tools that i was using when trying to install Gapps, and after countless of failed effort, somehow it works on its own, i don't know what happened
For me NewGoogleInstaller works flawlessly on all firmwares, including the latest 7.2.4.
yeah, but now i'd like to know how can i set google playstore as a default app store instead of Mi app store
Everything is installed following the process but I can't download any apps from the app store..
rocketfans14 said:
Everything is installed following the process but I can't download any apps from the app store..
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You must update Google services
And Google Play at the same time.
ViAlexSt said:
You must update Google services
And Google Play at the same time.
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I did. Well, not exactly the 'same time' but I have updated them..Now, play store is just stuck at a loading circle screen.
rocketfans14 said:
I did. Well, not exactly the 'same time' but I have updated them..Now, play store is just stuck at a loading circle screen.
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Reboot your phone.
"At the same time" means can be done, but not necessarily.
rocketfans14 said:
Everything is installed following the process but I can't download any apps from the app store..
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Same here first time, but removed Google*, installed them again and it started working. I rebooted after Google login, Xunlei engine was disabled and download limit set to Unlimited.
it seem that after you login to playstore, you need to wait for a while for it to sync in order for you to be able to download apps, otherwise you'll get unable to contact server error message
ViAlexSt said:
Reboot your phone.
"At the same time" means can be done, but not necessarily.
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Gotcha. Rebooting didn't change anything at first but I just kept rebooting (..a lot) and it seems to work now.
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P.Kosunen said:
Same here first time, but removed Google*, installed them again and it started working. I rebooted after Google login, Xunlei engine was disabled and download limit set to Unlimited.
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I can't find Xunlei engine.. But rebooting (numerous times) seems to work now.. Just hope it stays that way...
Xunlei engine is in Downloads apps settings.
spiderclan said:
Hi Guys,
i cannot seems to install Gapps, its just keep asking permission in chinese which obviously i don't understand, can anybody point me to right direction?, anyone have a full Gapps apk for manual install, it seem i can't install Gapps using Google installer
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the google installer worked to install the apps but they couldn't establish a connection to the servers. I had to restore my playstore and google apps from a titanium backup file I had and then it would work. So anyone not able to get on google apps try installing old titanium backups, it may work.
One thing to note with all of these is sometimes it just needs time.
After all, the play services and framework often have to register with Google and also update themselves (you're not guaranteed to get the most up to date version for each even with the installer).
I installed mine and they registered fine. But as soon as I tried to download an app from the play store I got weird errors.
Left it a day and boom, worked fine.

Can't install Chrome on any android...

This sounds stupid, but previously chrome was only one package with webview pre-equipped. Now as it's been gone & chrome apk size reduced to ~7mb.
Now installation won't happen. Play store is stuck on waiting for download.
Seems it need some other dependencies. Somebody plz help me out.
MPK99 said:
This sounds stupid, but previously chrome was only one package with webview pre-equipped. Now as it's been gone & chrome apk size reduced to ~7mb.
Now installation won't happen. Play store is stuck on waiting for download.
Seems it need some other dependencies. Somebody plz help me out.
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May be apk from sites like apkmirror will help.
Thanks
HemanthJabalpuri said:
May be apk from sites like apkmirror will help.
Thanks
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Apkmirror has chrome with bundled package. When I try to install it with APKMirror Installer, it throws error "Missing Libraries".
MPK99 said:
Play store is stuck on waiting for download.
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To resolve the error, go to Settings -> Apps -> Play store -> clear cache and data.
There will be a pop-up reminding you of the implications of clearing Play Store's data and cache, proceed with the process by tapping OK

Question Revolut and similar apps on device with unlocked bootloader

My question is not directly tied to Pixel 6, but since I have that one, I will post it here.
After I unlocked bootloader, I cannot find Revolut in my Play store. After I somehow managed to find it, it says that I cannot install it on that device.
Is there a way to hide the fact that bootloader is unlocked or any other way which will let me install it?
Try rooting and see if Magisk's denylist and the Universal Safetynet Fix module help. But simply locking the bootloader is about the only way for apps that detect the bootloader to work.
Tried both but didnt help.
My device is rooted, my denylist has the appropriate Google apps (Wallet, GPay) selected, and the USNF is installed. Something else is blocking you. I not only see the app in my Play Store, I installed it and ran it without issue.
Take a look at this guide, particularly Part II step 5 ("Root/Reroot with Magisk and pass SafetyNet"). You don't need Magisk Canary, but do follow the rest, particularly where it mentions "Get Device Certified". Your device may have lost certification status, and this will bring it back. You may also need Shamiko, it hides Magisk/root from some things that still manage to detect it, but there's a little controversy around that with it being closed-source.
edit: should mention, with this arrangement I am personally able to see Revolut in the Play Store as well.
Unfortunately I rooted my device, and I'm NOT able to see the Revolut app in the play store.
I have enabled SafetyNet, have hide Magisk and gave permissions to the apps, installed the systemless hosts module, and still nothing.
When I download it from apk, still not being able to start it, or it bring me to an error at some point..
Any ideas?
teddysx3 said:
Unfortunately I rooted my device, and I'm NOT able to see the Revolut app in the play store.
I have enabled SafetyNet, have hide Magisk and gave permissions to the apps, installed the systemless hosts module, and still nothing.
When I download it from apk, still not being able to start it, or it bring me to an error at some point..
Any ideas?
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Make sure you have Magisk's denylist enabled, and the most current version of the Universal Safetynet Fix module as well. Revolut, as mentioned upthread, appears in my Play Store and was able to run without a problem.
I'm also rooted and bootloader unlocked and revolut is working fine for me. Maybe you're not running the correct universal safety net fix.
If you can't resolve you can try Aurora store from f-droid. I use it for unsupported app in my country, so when playstore says tha the app is not supported in Croatia i use Aurora to donwload it. Working perfect.
I have root and i am using all banking apps, gpay with no problems. Also Revolut app
So I think I have managed to understand why the revolute app is not showing up in the store.
I think it's because the bootloader is unlocked, ever since I have unlocked it, the app is "not visible in the country you are in" that's the message from the play store.
I have managed to download the apk manually, CLEARED STORAGE INSIDE APP VERY IMPORTANT, hide magisk, enabled deny list, I pass all safety net and cvt profile and the app is now working.
teddysx3 said:
So I think I have managed to understand why the revolute app is not showing up in the store.
I think it's because the bootloader is unlocked, ever since I have unlocked it, the app is "not visible in the country you are in" that's the message from the play store.
I have managed to download the apk manually, CLEARED STORAGE INSIDE APP VERY IMPORTANT, hide magisk, enabled deny list, I pass all safety net and cvt profile and the app is now working.
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Just to point out your issue must be a country restriction. My bootloader is unlocked.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Just to point out your issue must be a country restriction. My bootloader is unlocked.
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Before I rooted my phone, I had no problem with downloading the app from the play store...
teddysx3 said:
Before I rooted my phone, I had no problem with downloading the app from the play store...
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And I have no problem downloading it now, so something in your setup differs from mine.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
And I have no problem downloading it now, so something in your setup differs from mine.
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Wow, now all of the sudden I'm able to see it, I can even update it to a new version. Something very strange is happening, which I cannot understand, anyway I can see it...
Your problem was probably that your device was not certified.
PlayStore -> Settings: there shows that your device is certified and was probably missing before.
Cheers
Tom
I am unable to see the app on my playstore.
Using prerooted rom with safety net passing too. Google play store is certified too
With Android 13, Revolut now demands that the app is installed through the Paly store and Huawei store.
borisSweden said:
With Android 13, Revolut now demands that the app is installed through the Paly store and Huawei store.
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Does this mean that Revolut won't work on Android 13 and a rooted phone?

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