PlayStore app autoupdate for Alpha testers - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm using Google Play Console to distribute an app to a group of testers:
- I've been able to share the activation link to the testers and to install the application
- Then, I've updated the APK and changed the update settings to auto-update under all types of networks and flagged the "enable automatic update" inside the app settings
Considering that:
- The package name of the updated APK is the same as the old version
- The version code is greater than the old version
- The updated APK is signed with the same signature as the old version
- I've cleaned up the cache memory of Play Store and Play Services
- I'm able to see the update button
Why my app is not updating automatically?

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Android Market v3.3.12

Here is the latest version of the Android Market v3.3.12 optimized and designed for the new google music app.
Changelog:
- Added free songs of the week;
- Designed for Google Music;
- New setting: Auto-update app;
- New setting: Update over Wi-Fi only;
- New setting: Auto-add shortcut;
- Smaller font;
- New app drawer icon;
- Microphone (voice command) button in search menu;
- Star rating chart on app page;
- Minor UI tweak.
Download it here :
http://www.mediafire.com/?z6f3etwvd983x82
Installation Instructions :
Just install over the previous version. It works like a charm to update from 3.3.11, if you have an older version you might have to manually copy-paste via root explorer and change the necessary permissions.

cleaning autostart from unnecessary apps/services?

Succefully installed & tried the ROM: Dorimanx-Light on HTC HD2 and now I want to stop many applications and services from starting at boot, especially those which do "unclear" extensive Internet communication in the background.
I hope to save net-packets, CPU and battery by doing this.
So, please tell me what happens if I block the following apps/services starting on the boot:
- Download Manager
- FOTA Notifier
- FOTAKiller
- Google One Time Init
- Google Partner Setup
- Google Play Store
- Google Services Framework
- Media Storage
- Google Search
- Market Feedback Agent
- My Uploads
- Pico TTS
- Superuser
- ReportingServiceManager
- ROM Manager
(It is very welcome if someone explained here what is the purpose of running them at boot?)
I'm planning to stick to the rule to always set up apps off-line, after downloading the on my PC first, so are these Android's market-orinented services really indispensable, please?

[App] Startup Builder App - Version 2.5.5 (16 March 2017) for faster autostart

Hello everyone!
I made the second version of the app which builds the install-recovery.sh and delivers the file correctly to /system/etc, according with @dsa8310 guides.
Please check the generated script before delivering. This applies to version 2.0.
The app has two sections:
Launch on startup
- Poweramp
- JetAudio Plus
- PC Radio
- AIMP Player
- Spotify
- MX Player
- Viper4Android
- Car Service
- Petrows MTC Service
- Twilight
- DailyRoads Voyager
- Tasker (installed from another source)
- Tasker (installed from Play Store)
- Torque Pro
- MapCam Droid
- StrelkaGPS
- XposedMTC Sunrise Service
- Poweramp Toast Service
...more services can be added, on demand
and
Settings
- Fix TomTom : adds the script to fix tomtom paths
- Auto Dimmer
- Loop sleep time (in seconds) - Define the loop sleep time (default is 10 seconds)
Version history:
1.6 - 15.06.2015:
- Checking if packages listed on "Launch on startup" section, are installed.
- Added more services to "Launch on startup"
1.7 - 18.06.2015:
- Possibilty to edit lsd command for tomtom fix script
1.8 - 23.06.2015:
- Added confirmation dialog with selected items when clicking "BUILD & DEPLOY"
- Added "MX Player" app to the list
1.9 - 24.06.2015:
- Added "AIMP Player" app to the list
- Added "Poweramp Toast" service to the list
- Possibility to select which tasker version to run on startup (Market version or other source)
- Added option to delete the "install-recovery-2.sh" file (Malayk firmware)
1.10 - 29.06.2015:
- Added latest changes from @dsa8310
- App now detects where it needs to write: to install-recovery.sh or to install-recovery-2.sh, based on @mike.s request
- Removed the option to delete the install-recovery-2.sh
1.11 - 03.07.2015:
- Fixed the problem with root being lost after install-recovery.sh deploy
- Added "PC Radio" to startup services
1.12 - 04.07.2015:
- Updated the LSD function and tomtom fix script
- Added the possibility to add more than one lsd line
2.0 - 14.08.2015:
- Completly rewrite of the code
- Supports online updates of the install-recovery script
- Option to customize the settings by editing the pcv.xml file and copy it to /external_storage/pcv.xml
- Option to edit the auto-generated install-recovery.sh script before delivering the content
2.1 - 15.08.2015:
- Russian translated by @Malaysk
2.2 - 18.08.2015:
- Fixed the issue with services not running if Auto-Dimmer is not selected
- Added the option to PowerAmp to select "wait USB mount" and start with/without resume
- Delivering the correct busybox binary for Auto-Dimmer to work
- Creating the script into install-recovery.sh, instead of install-recovery-2.sh (the last one is deleted)
- Updated russian translation
2.3 - 20.08.2015:
- Minor service fixes and improvements
- Added MtcVolume to service startup
- Fixed PowerAmp execution on startup when resume selected
- Updated russian translations
2.3.2 - 02.09.2015:
- Updated install-recovery.sh script (fixes and additional startup services added)
2.3.3 - 03.09.2015:
- Small fixes to generated script
2.3.5 - 22.09.2015:
- Added portuguese translation
- Added romanian translation
- Added Wait for USB Mount for allmost all startup services
2.4.1 - 24.09.2015:
- Settings are now remembered
2.4.2 - 28.09.2015:
- Fixed an issue with saving settings
- Added DS Speedometer to Startup Services
- Added MTC Music to Startup Services, with Wait for USB mount
- Some code cosmetics
2.4.3 - 28.10.2015:
- Added HDWidgets and CloudTV
2.4.6 - 16.11.2015:
- Added Google Play Music
2.4.7 - 20.11.2015:
- Added DashCommand
- Added MX Player Pro
2.4.8 - 02.12.2015:
- Added Zonga to Startup Services
2.4.9 - 08.12.2015:
- Added iGo NextGen to Startup Services
- Added BlackPlayer EX to Startup Services
- Added CamSam Plus to Startup Services
2.5.1 - 08.12.2015:
- Added a section to choose any installed app to run on startup, without the need to release a new version of the app.
2.5.2 - 11.12.2015:
- Added 'Swapps!' service to startup
2.5.3 - 15.12.2015:
- Fixes the "Installed Applications"
2.5.4 - 11.11.2016:
- Removed the "busybox" binary delivery
- Tested to work on MTCD devices (Rooted Stock and Malaysk firmwares)
2.5.5 - 16.03.2017:
- Added Viper4Android v2.5+ to Services list
The app needs root permission for delivering the install-recovery.sh on /system/etc/.
More details about the script, can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56991862&postcount=5336
The app can be found on Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pcv.installrecovery.builder
And on dropbox as well https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iit8an281rudjw5/AADnwEPhpmHgBT1t51-giQWPa?dl=0
.
Hello
Abaut yanosik app (anti radar, gps app), thank you devilsoft for adding it to PCV Startup Builder.
But it wont start with system.
When i "manually" type the command in terminal i got this:
[email protected]:/ $ am start -n pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android/.ui.activities.LauncherActivity
WARNING: linker: app_process has text relocations. This is wasting memory and is a security risk. Please fix.
Starting: Intent { cmp=pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android/.ui.activities.LauncherActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android/pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android.ui.activities.Launc herActivity} does not exist.
[email protected]:/ $
whats wrong??
Thanks for the info
Vierka said:
Hello
Abaut yanosik app (anti radar, gps app), thank you devilsoft for adding it to PCV Startup Builder.
But it wont start with system.
When i "manually" type the command in terminal i got this:
[email protected]:/ $ am start -n pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android/.ui.activities.LauncherActivity
WARNING: linker: app_process has text relocations. This is wasting memory and is a security risk. Please fix.
Starting: Intent { cmp=pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android/.ui.activities.LauncherActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android/pl.neptis.yanosik.mobi.android.ui.activities.Launc herActivity} does not exist.
[email protected]:/ $
whats wrong??
Thanks for the info
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this error is related to the Yanosik app and from a search on google, the error is caused by xposed framework. It seems that Yanosik conflicts with xposed framework.
what is "Loop sleep time". Is it like screensaver with the clock in the middle of the screen?
Thanks
lynksss said:
what is "Loop sleep time". Is it like screensaver with the clock in the middle of the screen?
Thanks
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The "Loop Sleep Time" is the delay (sleep) time after the loop block finished and restarting the execution of that block.
Any chance that you could add Google Play Music to the list of early start apps? TIA
ffwd4490 said:
Any chance that you could add Google Play Music to the list of early start apps? TIA
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Download v2.4.6. It has Google Play Music on Startup List.
devilsoft said:
Download v2.4.6. It has Google Play Music on Startup List.
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Thanks, ill try that version.
Hello, first congratulations for this app.
Then I will tell you I have activated the automatic start of JetAudio Plus to keep you with the music that had before stopping.
But the funny thing is that sometimes it works and others don't. Why can it be?
antvic said:
Hello, first congratulations for this app.
Then I will tell you I have activated the automatic start of JetAudio Plus to keep you with the music that had before stopping.
But the funny thing is that sometimes it works and others don't. Why can it be?
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Did you checked the option to "Wait for USB" ? If you play music from USB, please make sure you have the Wait For USB checked, if you have an app starting on startup.
devilsoft said:
Did you checked the option to "Wait for USB" ? If you play music from USB, please make sure you have the Wait For USB checked, if you have an app starting on startup.
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Yes, the option "Wait for USB" is selected, but the music I hear it from the SD external-2
Hi
Is there any chance to put DashCommand and MxPlayer Pro because is not recognised as MxPlayer in PCV.
jacekruf said:
Hi
Is there any chance to put DashCommand and MxPlayer Pro because is not recognised as MxPlayer in PCV.
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Hi! I added these apps in v2.4.7. Please download the latest update released today.
antvic said:
Yes, the option "Wait for USB" is selected, but the music I hear it from the SD external-2
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Sorry mate, i have no clue why that happens, then
Any chance to have a built-in option to remove (or reset to factory defaults) the startup script? If I deselect all the options, it says "no options selected". However, I want to have no options, I mean, I don't want any autostarting app anymore - that's why I selected none.
robertut said:
Any chance to have a built-in option to remove (or reset to factory defaults) the startup script? If I deselect all the options, it says "no options selected". However, I want to have no options, I mean, I don't want any autostarting app anymore - that's why I selected none.
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Yes, you can choose one app (any app), press BUILD and on the next screen, just delete everything (all text), then press DELIVER. This way, you will have a default install-recovery.sh, without any custom commands in it. I will implement a function to revert the changes in future, but for now, use this.
devilsoft said:
Hi! I added these apps in v2.4.7. Please download the latest update released today.
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Awesome. TY.
Could you please add iGo NextGen (Navigation) and BlackPlayer Ex (Music)
Could you add CamSam Plus app (great speedcam app) to your app please?
Package name is: com.camsam.plus
Add please IGo nexGen.thanks
Enviado desde mi SM-N920C mediante Tapatalk

Gapps Sync Fail - tried everything!

bigknowz said:
Another option is to:
Disable Google Play Services
Uninstall updates (you may have to remove Device Manager from Administrator list)
Update Google Play Services (optional)
Reboot
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cc @IMadeYouReadThis @bigknowz
Nothing is working for me
HTC One M7 + InsertCoin Sense 7 ROM by @baadnews + Elementx 22.4 by @flar2
All Apps showing last sync Dec 3..
Even manual sync does not change the Dec 3 date... *but* gapps not updating at all..
Already Tried
Clearing data/cache on all google apps - fail
Removing + reinstalling all google apps - fail
Deleting hosts - fail
re-checking client.android.google ip - fail
List of removed and reinstalled gapps:
Google Apps I had previously ( and re-installed into sys / data)
1. Google services framework
2. google account service
3. google first login
4. google play services (gmscore/gms) 10.8.4 - revert to 9.8
5. vending/phonesky/store - v7
ALL FAIL
Note:
After removing all google apps and manually re-installing gms + gmail & calender - no new email or calender event showing - always show "could not sync at this time"..
NOTE - the host file was REMOVED but still nothing
Note2: I don't know if this will matter (because I already checked/removed/installed hosts from etc) but I previously had
1. adaway (already removed hosts file - now all ads are back.. but still no google sync)
2. lucky patcher (undo core.jar patches, reboot.. still no sync)
3. re-intalled ROM system img - no luck
*help*
ryankabir said:
cc @IMadeYouReadThis @bigknowz
Nothing is working for me
HTC One M7 + InsertCoin Sense 7 ROM by @baadnews + Elementx 22.4 by @flar2
All Apps showing last sync Dec 3..
Even manual sync does not change the Dec 3 date... *but* gapps not updating at all..
Already Tried
Clearing data/cache on all google apps - fail
Removing + reinstalling all google apps - fail
Deleting hosts - fail
re-checking client.android.google ip - fail
List of removed and reinstalled gapps:
Google Apps I had previously ( and re-installed into sys / data)
1. Google services framework
2. google account service
3. google first login
4. google play services (gmscore/gms) 10.8.4 - revert to 9.8
5. vending/phonesky/store - v7
ALL FAIL
Note:
After removing all google apps and manually re-installing gms + gmail & calender - no new email or calender event showing - always show "could not sync at this time"..
NOTE - the host file was REMOVED but still nothing
Note2: I don't know if this will matter (because I already checked/removed/installed hosts from etc) but I previously had
1. adaway (already removed hosts file - now all ads are back.. but still no google sync)
2. lucky patcher (undo core.jar patches, reboot.. still no sync)
3. re-intalled ROM system img - no luck
*help*
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Can you install GPS?
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-1-33-release/
bigknowz said:
Can you install GPS?
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-1-33-release/
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You mean GMS ?
I already tried re-installing everything GMS 9.8 auto updates to 10.4 (238) - Play Store works only if "auto update via wifi".. manual browsing + install gives LOGIN ERROR...
SYNC stuck forever
also tried *#checkin..

[ROM] LineageOS for easy microG + UnifiedNlp [Nov 2] [Nougat & Oreo]

This is LineageOS built from official sources (cm14.1 and lineage-15.0 branches), featuring two patches that allow for Signature Spoofing and Network Location providers to be used outside of /system. These two conditions allow for easy installation of microG and related-services, along with the modular location provider platform UnifiedNlp.
I also include a few other extras (see ROM Features below), and experiment with things every now and then. Suggestions are welcome!
What is microG and UnifiedNlp? microG is a free re-implementation of Google's proprietary apps and libraries. UnifiedNlp serves as a replacement to Google Location Services and helps your device find its location (more info).
Benefits of microG and UnifiedNlp:
FLOSS
Lightweight
Modular
Can run with relatively-limited permissions
Improved device performance and battery life
Lower data usage
Faster GPS locks and better location accuracy
Significantly more control over privacy
No max-brightness bug (related to Google Location Services; when you wake the screen and it goes max-bright for a short period of time)
ROM Features:
Upstream up-to-date LineageOS builds
Location Providers can be installed outside of /system (intended for UnifiedNlp and allows microG to provide that)
Can toggle Signature Spoofing on or off for applications that can use it (intended for microG and FakeStore)
Native 493 DPI (see compatibility notes below)
Steven Black's Unified Hosts File built-in (gambling and fakenews filters)
Various Tweaks
Latest Nougat Version (recommended):
2017/10/31
Latest Oreo Version (testing):
2017/11/02
Older Versions:
Google Drive Archive
Instructions:
Can be found in the 2nd post down or by clicking here
Recommendations and Tips
Can be found in the 3rd post down or by clicking here
Known Issues
Can also be found in the 3rd post down or by clicking here
Reporting Problems and Issues
I'm not too knowledgeable in Android development and likely can't help directly with most ROM, kernel, and/or hardware issues
The best advice I can give is to post issues in this thread and hope others can share a solution, and/or report the issue upstream to LineageOS developers/maintainers if applicable
Changelog:
Nougat/cm14.1 (at the bottom of the page)
Oreo/lineage-15.0 (at the bottom of the page)
LineageOS shamu Changelog
Compatibility Notes:
The latest Nougat/cm14.1 version of this ROM passes SafetyNet (last checked: 2017/10/31)
The latest Oreo/lineage-15.0 version does not pass SafetyNet (last checked: 2017/10/29)
LineageOS and the default kernel support F2FS, however, the unofficial TWRP projects that support F2FS for shamu currently don't support F2FS decryption. Unless you know what you're doing, I suggest using a custom kernel with forced-encryption disabled if you want to have Data and Cache partitions with F2FS
493 DPI is used on this ROM. The default DPI for a Nexus 6 is 560. Some apps from Play Store may not show when the DPI is not set to an expected value. Theoretically, apps acquired from F-Droid and Yalp Store (when spoofing a N6) are not affected by this, but reports about this are welcome (a quick fix is wm density 560)
Other Notes:
This ROM should work fine with GApps, but I don't test this kind of set-up. If you choose not to use microG nor go GApp-less, I recommend using Open GApps
This ROM is signed with my key and the build type is userdebug
I use this ROM daily with microG and primarily to play Pokemon GO and Ingress; I should be able to notice any SafetyNet, location, or other issues quickly but all reports are welcome!
The patches and my notes for compiling (below) should be easily adaptable for any device capable of running LineageOS, or any ROM theoretically (change the Motorola manifest for other non-moto devices or remove it and supply your own vendor blobs if applicable)
Modifications Done:
Notes for Nougat/cm14.1
Notes for Oreo/lineage-15.0
Additional Support:
microG on xda-developers
UnifiedNlp on xda-developers
microG Website
microG Wiki
Other Resources:
How this ROM is built
My Nexus 6 configuration and other notes
Reddit guide for setting up microG + UnifiedNlp
Shadow53's notes on flashable zips for microG and Play Store, Google Cal/Contact sync, and other information
Shadow53's NO GAPPS initiative
XDA:DevDB Information
LineageOS for easy microG + UnifiedNlp, ROM for the Nexus 6
Contributors
espionage724
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Nightly
Created 2017-07-06
Last Updated 2019-01-06
Instructions
Initial Instructions:
Wipe device (TWRP -> Wipe all partitions and Format Data)
Flash ROM (copy the zip over to the Internal Storage of the N6 over USB)
Format Data and Cache to F2FS (optional; need a supporting TWRP; note you cannot decrypt F2FS-encrypted partitions in TWRP currently)
Flash GApps (optional; DO NOT do this if wanting to use microG)
Flash a custom Kernel (optional)
Flash Magisk (optional)
Reboot to System
Update Instructions:
Boot to TWRP
Flash updated ROM zip
Flash custom kernel (optional; but if you've used a custom kernel before, it'll be replaced with the default LineageOS one when you update; I recommend using the same kernel or an updated version of it)
Reboot to System
Core microG + UnifiedNlp Apps Package
This will provide the microG Services Core, Services Framework Proxy, DroidGuard Helper, NominatimNlpBackend, and MozillaNlpBackend APKs for convenience (these can also be downloaded from F-Droid)
These are the core applications needed to get the most out of microG and can be installed either over adb or just manually installed one-by-one on the phone
You will still need to read the instructions below in order to get things working
F-Droid will update packages as needed; no need to worry if the date on this package appears old
Compatible with both Nougat and Oreo builds
2017/10/31
microG Application Descriptions:
microG Services Core: Core services and UnifiedNlp (required)
microG Services Framework Proxy: Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) support
microG DroidGuard Helper: SafetyNet support
UnifiedNlp Application Descriptions:
NominatimNlpBackend: Looks up location based on geo-data (required)
LocalGsmNlpBackend: Notes cellular towers you connect to and refers to a local database (created from online sources) to determine location
LocalWifiNlpBackend: Scans nearby WiFi APs, links them to GPS coordinates, and stores them in a local database to determine location
Apple UnifiedNlp: Scans nearby WiFi APs and uses Apple's database to determine location
MozillaNlpBackend: Scans nearby WiFi APs and uses Mozilla's database to determine location (less work to set-up than LocalGSM and LocalWifi)
microG + UnifiedNlp Instructions:
Install F-Droid
Enable Unstable Updates (F-Droid Settings -> Expert mode -> Unstable updates; it's currently required to install the latest unstable microG Services Core)
Add the microG repository (visit https://microg.org/download.html)
Install the following: microG Services Core, NominatimNlpBackend, location backend(s) of choice, and other microG applications of choice for additional features (see the above list)
Enable Signature Spoofing for microG Services Core (Settings -> Apps -> ⚙ -> App permissions -> Spoof package signature)
Grant all permissions available for microG Services Core and location backend(s) of choice Settings -> Apps -> (application) -> Permissions)
Open microG Settings and enable desired features (if using Google SafetyNet, you must do ⋮ -> Advanced -> Use official server)
Configure UnifiedNlp Settings (check Nominatim from address lookup backends, and check desired location backend(s) under location backends)
Verify Self-Check has confirmation on all checks (UnifiedNlp being registered in system may require a reboot to start working)
Recommended microG + UnifiedNlp Packages:
Install microG Services Core, microG Services Framework Proxy, microG DroidGuard Helper, NominatimNlpBackend, and MozillaNlpBackend
If you want to run location resolution locally, install LocalGsmNlpBackend and LocalWifiNlpBackend instead of MozillaNlpBackend, or alternatively, install all three and keep MozillaNlpBackend disabled until required
App Store Notes:
You'll likely either want Yalp Store and FakeStore, or legitimate Google Play Store
If you're trying to avoid Google services, Yalp Store + FakeStore is what you'll want
Play Store will likely be wanted if you want a higher chance at being able to use paid apps and IAP (no guarantees; untested)
Play Store needs to be installed as a privileged application to work properly, and also assigns itself high permissions
You can also choose to install Play Store and Yalp Store; note that FakeStore should not be installed at the same time as Play Store though
You can also use any other app store(s) instead of Play Store or Yalp Store or even choose to not install a store at all, but any apps you install that check if Play Store exists will need FakeStore installed still
Yalp Store Application Descriptions:
FakeStore: Fakes the existence of Google Play Store for applications that require it
Yalp Store: Allows downloading and updating of apps from Google Play Store, serves as an alternative to official Google Play Store, and if signed-in with your real Google account, allows for paid-apps to be downloaded; apps that do license checks post-install will fail, and IAP isn't possible currently
Yalp Store Instructions:
Open F-Droid
Install FakeStore and Yalp Store
Enable Signature Spoofing for FakeStore (Settings -> Apps -> ⚙ -> App permissions -> Spoof package signature)
Configure Yalp Store (⋮ -> Settings -> Pretend to be a Nexus 6; this is potentially required to avoid this)
Download desired applications
Enable only updating of applications acquired through Yalp Store (optional; sometimes versions differ from Play Store and F-Droid; ⋮ -> Settings -> Change app white list -> (select apps), and also set the Black or white list of apps for update to Only the chosen apps will be checked for updates)
Play Store Application Description:
Phonesky.apk: This is the name of the Play Store apk; allows for traditional Play Store behavior; apps that do post-install license checks and IAP are personally untested (feedback from anyone who tests this would be awesome)
Play Store Instructions:
Download the latest open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico archive (GitHub or the main site) (use 8.0 for Oreo; untested)
Extract it somewhere temporary
Go into the Core folder and find vending-all.tar.lz
Extract its contents
Go into the vending-all/240-320-480/priv-app/Phonesky folder
Take Phonesky.apk and move it somewhere temporary or just note its location
Reboot your device to Recovery
Mount /system on the Android device and use adb push to copy Phonesky.apk from local storage to /system/priv-app/Phonesky.apk
Reboot to System
Issues, Recommendations, and Tips
Known Issues (Nougat/cm14.1):
PowerHAL errors flood the log when using a custom kernel with mpdecision removed such as FrancoKernel
Known Issues (Oreo/lineage-15.0):
Cannot decrypt storage from TWRP if using Encryption
vndbinder SELinux denial and crash occurs every 5 seconds (should be fixed with 2017/11/01)
Double-tap to wake is unreliable
Security patch level is old (August 5, 2017)
Recommended Apps:
Email: K9 (incompatible with webmail encrypted providers like Tutanota and ProtonMail)
Store: F-Droid, Yalp Store
Calendar and Contacts: DAVdroid (with a self-hosted Radicale server or a provider like Posteo)
Social: AndStatus with Mastodon or GNU social (choose a server or self-host one)
Chat: Conversations (choose a XMPP server or self-host one with something like Prosody)
Browser: Firefox Klar (Klar is on F-Droid and is also known as Focus; both are the same thing)
Weather: Forecastie
Password Database: KeePassDroid
2FA: andOTP
Maps: OsmAnd~
Recommended Settings:
Developer Options -> Disable Mobile data always active (Oreo/lineage-15.0)
Oreo/lineage-15.0 Findings (2017/10/29):
AsteroidOS Sync with a LG G Watch (dory) seems to work fine
A good bit of LineageOS-specific settings are missing (no Caffeine tile, no Expanded Desktop settings, no lockscreen digit scramble)
SELinux is Enforcing by-default
Only one wallpaper is included
When previewing a Ringtone, it starts out super quiet, then goes full volume (full being whatever the Ring volume is set at)
Thanks for the support.... What are some benefits of
"microG and UnifiedNlp" and/or how is different? I read the link about Floss which is really cool.
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andrewjt19 said:
Thanks for the support.... What are some benefits of
"microG and UnifiedNlp" and/or how is different? I read the link about Floss which is really cool.
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I notice GPS locks and accuracy seem to be a bit better; I use the LocalGSM and LocalWifi backends.
I particularly like that microG doesn't require a lot of permissions. Plus since I don't entirely use a lot of Google services, I don't need to have them installed or running in the background either.
I also like the better control over location. With the local backends, my location data doesn't have to be sent off to an online server somewhere. I grab a large database for cell towers from OpenCellID and Mozilla, and that has me covered for the GSM backend. And for Wifi, I just scan for access points as I travel around and build my own database. For first-time visits, I have to rely on the GSM backend first, but for return visits, the Wifi backend should work.
And finally, it's also just kind of neat using this kind of set-up I've tried to go without GApps in the past, but ever since I started playing Pokemon GO and Ingress, I didn't like having to lose those games. Plus there was a few apps I wanted from Play Store too. But now, I can be without GApps, and also have PoGO and Ingress, and even more surprisingly, I pass SafetyNet.
New build available; changes include resync with sources, 493 DPI set (I don't believe this will be a problem outside of Play Store app compatibility; in which case, it can be set back to 560 from the Local Terminal), and the target build changed from userdebug to user.
New build: Resync, previously removed default apps are re-added, and now the ROM includes Steven Black's Unified Hosts File built-in with the gambling, fakenews, and porn filters enabled
Interesting.... I may try this out.
For those who don't know, I provide flashable zips that ease the installation process of microG and/or the Play Store. I'm actually the site linked to on that Reddit post (kinda curious who linked to me).
The microG zips should completely check all boxes in the self-check checklist EXCEPT for the one about setting up the UnifiedNlp backends. The zips come with the Mozilla location backend and the Nominatim geocoder backend, I just haven't figured out how to get them enabled yet.
Those who are stuck using Google to sync contacts/calendar have an add-on zip that can be flashed to be able to sync those. Note that, as of last testing, you may need to go into Settings > Apps and manually enable permissions on one or both sync adapters in order to get it to work.
Finally, @espionage724, if it helps any I also provide a standalone PlayStore zip for people who want to install microG as a user app. It is the patched PlayStore from NanoMod that *should* support (in-)app purchases.
Links:
My own No Gapps/microG setup guide: https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/setup-guide/
FAQ for common issues while setting up microG:
https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/faq/
Table displaying alternatives to "all" Google apps:
https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/alternatives/
And the zip installer downloads
https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/downloads/
New build (2017/07/09) available: Resync with sources, and Steven Black's host file now only uses the default lists (removed gambling, fakenews, and porn filters)
Shadow53 said:
Interesting.... I may try this out.
For those who don't know, I provide flashable zips that ease the installation process of microG and/or the Play Store. I'm actually the site linked to on that Reddit post (kinda curious who linked to me).
The microG zips should completely check all boxes in the self-check checklist EXCEPT for the one about setting up the UnifiedNlp backends. The zips come with the Mozilla location backend and the Nominatim geocoder backend, I just haven't figured out how to get them enabled yet.
Those who are stuck using Google to sync contacts/calendar have an add-on zip that can be flashed to be able to sync those. Note that, as of last testing, you may need to go into Settings > Apps and manually enable permissions on one or both sync adapters in order to get it to work.
Finally, @espionage724, if it helps any I also provide a standalone PlayStore zip for people who want to install microG as a user app. It is the patched PlayStore from NanoMod that *should* support (in-)app purchases.
Links:
My own No Gapps/microG setup guide: https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/setup-guide/
FAQ for common issues while setting up microG:
https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/faq/
Table displaying alternatives to "all" Google apps:
https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/alternatives/
And the zip installer downloads
https://shadow53.com/no-gapps/downloads/
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Thanks for the links and information!
Last Updated 2017-07-09
The Latest Version is not found on google drive.
gmzhouh said:
Last Updated 2017-07-09
The Latest Version is not found on google drive.
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Thanks; I thought that URL looked like it was missing a bit of text, but it loaded fine for me when I added it at the time.
Fixed the URL in the first post, and it (2017/07/09) can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9CekGWwY1hjMEdhYmJoeGE2TlU/view?usp=sharing
New build (2017/07/11); just a resync from sources
Do I need to use MicroG to pass Safetynet? And do I need to use f2fs?
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Do I need to use MicroG to pass Safetynet? And do I need to use f2fs?
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I believe you'll need either microG (and DroidGuard) or GApps to pass SafetyNet, otherwise, apps can't check for SafetyNet compatibility (Magisk's test throws an error if I try doing the check without either).
As for F2FS; you don't have to use it. By-default, /data and /cache partitions use ext4 which works fine.
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I believe you'll need either microG (and DroidGuard) or GApps to pass SafetyNet, otherwise, apps can't check for SafetyNet compatibility (Magisk's test throws an error if I try doing the check without either).
As for F2FS; you don't have to use it. By-default, /data and /cache partitions use ext4 which works fine.
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Thank you.
I was going to use BeansGApps full to flash gapps.
So, I can just ignore all the MicroG stuff and still pass Safetynet and have a working rom that plays Pokemon go?
I'm not ready to try f2fs yet.
xNotta said:
Thank you.
I was going to use BeansGApps full to flash gapps.
So, I can just ignore all the MicroG stuff and still pass Safetynet and have a working rom that plays Pokemon go?
I'm not ready to try f2fs yet.
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Yep you can ignore the microG stuff, flash a GApps package, and pass SafetyNet, but if this is your only objective, you can also accomplish this on most other ROMs (including official LineageOS).
On the note of Bean GApps though, unless there was an update, the June Full package is broken. You'll have to use either May's Full package, or June's Mini package. I'd probably just recommend a variant of Open GApps depending on what packages you want.
eh this is great thanks, and thanks the people with microG and UnifiedNlp too. I didn't know anything about these. This is great
I trust that this will work fine for Verizon users?
Christopher8989 said:
eh this is great thanks, and thanks the people with microG and UnifiedNlp too. I didn't know anything about these. This is great
I trust that this will work fine for Verizon users?
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I believe it should be fine for Verizon users (at least as fine as a regular LineageOS build would be anyway), but I haven't tried it.
New build (2017/07/13): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9CekGWwY1hjcWlFX01sRk12MmM/view?usp=sharing
New build (2017/07/16): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9CekGWwY1hjYXFyX0o2QWlJRGs/view?usp=sharing
I believe upgrades will be unaffected by this, but for fresh installs, I forgot to set 493 DPI. If you want this (or any other value; replace 493), you can run the following over adb shell while booted in TWRP (can be at any point after you flash the zip but before rebooting into System):
Code:
mount '/system' && sed -i 's/'ro.sf.lcd_density=560'/'ro.sf.lcd_density=493'/g' '/system/build.prop'
Or you can do it after booting into the ROM via normal means:
Code:
wm density 493

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