Google play on a phone that blocks Google services? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Trying to work out how to get Google play and well GAPPS in general running on the Hisense A5 eink phone. It lacks Google services, and in fact prohibits it entirely. Installing and side loading everything is easy, but it all crashes on start. There's another thread here related to such:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/to-root-hisense-a5-t4058081
The bootloader is locked, no TWRP, and pretty much no development. So I'm looking for any direction anyone can point me in on this.

A successfull installation of Google Play relies on successfull installation of the following 4 APKs
Google Account Manager <- installs as system-privileged app ~11MB
Google Services Framework <- installs as system-privileged app ~6MB
Google Play Services <- installs as user app
Google Play Store <- installs as user app
what requires root access, means device must has been rooted before and there must be >=17MB free disk space available in device's /system partition.
It also should be clear only the version of the named APKs is to be installed that 100% matches your device's Android SDK version: Google will update the APKs itself automatically if necessary, unless Automatic Update got disabled.

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[SUCCESS] Tackling 'Error -505" - Google QuickSearchBox fails to install

I found this "-505" error prevalent on two of my MediaTek MT6735 MKU82ZPZ/A devices, it's probably common with China Phones, which install a certain list of stock Google apps, the QuickSearch Box not being included.
I have found a solution for this, based on my issues with blocking forced updates with Google Play services and the Google Play Store:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3091832
I figured since these two added folders in the system / data / app folder prevented Google Play services from updating:
system/data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk/
and
system/data/app/com.google.android.gms-2.apk/
And that adding the specific folder for the Play Store also prevents Play Store from unwanted updates, then I should be able to actually Force an app to install as if it were a stock app (but it will not really be installed as a system app, it will still be "user").
I chose, not the latest beta for the Google Search app, but one from a couple of days ago:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...gle-app-6-0-17-21-arm64-android-apk-download/
So that would be Google search v6.0.17.
Next, I renamed the APK file into the format that I used to block the Google play services update, and then I created a path in the proper system folder:
/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1/
In this case, there was no need to add the dot-APK extension to the folder.
What's next? Okay basically you take the APK file that you had named "com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1" and then you place it in that folder.
After you have moved it in there, you're just going to have to rename it to "base.APK".
And then using the app "FX", install it using "root package installer". Basically, just tap the APK file and you'll see a popup, just choose "root package installer" and then install it. Then reboot your device and you will have Google search on your springboard or in your appdrawer when it comes back up.
Needless to say, you have to be rooted in order to do this. It works best with the "FX" explorer app as it allows installing an The APK as a root package, which allows it to be installed. Because if you try to install it manually, it just fails.
This is for specific Lollipop 5.1 MediaTek MT6735 systems, maybe some other systems do it too, whenever you come across the "-505 error" - I don't know if this error is specific for this particular package or if will occur with other Google apps.
Whatever happens, if this succeeds in installing quicksearch for you, leave the base.APK file in that folder otherwise the app will stop working.
Oh yes, I dictated all of this into my MTK device using the regular stock keyboard with its new dictation button provided by Google search.

Android Device does not support Google Play Services.

I'm using Samsung Galaxy Trend 3 SM-G3502U, having android of version 4.2.2
Since this is a Chinese device, so it was normal to be shipped without GApps. So, I tried to to install the latest version among the versions which are compatible with Android 4.2.2 of the following apps from APKMirror:
Google Play Services
Google Play Services Framework
Google Calendar Sync
Google Contacts Sync
Google Account Manager
Still, no luck, since when I tried logging into Snapchat, a pop-up "popped" out, saying that google play services is not supported by my device.
Also, when I installed and opened the latest version of Play Store among the compatible versions for Android 4.4.2 from APKMirror, it showed "Error retrieving information from server RH-01" which meant that I didn't have the compatible GApps installed.
Now, are there anymore ways to try out for me so that my phone supports Google Services Framework, or I am left out with installing a custom ROM?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!!
And wait, there is one more information I can give you if you find it useful.
Having all the apps listed above installed, I installed the "Device ID" app by Evozi. It couldn't show me the GSF. The space for that was left out empty instead.

Activate signature spoofing on Ulefone Armor 6E (microG)

Hello,
I have a Ulefone 6E rooted with Magisk with HavocOS 2.9 custom rom installed
I'm trying to get rid of everything google (i don't have a google account)
HavocOS 2.9 has no google apps installed (no Gapps), nor Google mobile services or google play services.
Problem on this rom:
Without play services, GPS and many apps (transferwise, epayments...) that require play services don't work.
So i installed the nanodroid microG package NanoDroid-microG-22.4.20190811.zip
Thanks to microG, the GPS work in my GPS applications (API were installed) but i continue not beeong able to use my apps that rely on play services, i get this message:
Transferwise won't run without Play Services, wich are not supported by your device
So i'm guessing microG is not really using signature spoofing to fake the presence of play services to apps like Transferwise or Epayments ???
How can i make them work ?
I have enabled, in phone settings, spoof signature package app permission for microG services core, fakestore and signature spoofing checker (an app i installed to see if signature spoofing was working)
Note that the app signature spoofing checker tells me that signature spoofing is diseabled.
Also, in microG settings, in Self-check option, system grants signature spoofing permission is checked, but system spoofs signayure is unchecked (so it appears spoof signature is not really activated) (and i can't check this box)
I don't know what to do there....
Also note that Play services info app used to check if play services are correctly installed tells me Google Play services are invalid or incomplete (it told me the same thing when i installed the official google play services, that i tried before installing microG, downloaded from apkmirror com.google.android.gms_19.2.75_(100400-269183835)-19275037_minAPI28(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk)
So please tell me what to do to really make signature spoofing work and fake google play services (i didn't enable google device registration in microG settings because i want privacy, maybe that is the problem ? But if i enable google device registration there is no point in using microG for me)
Thanks in advance
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google apps
you messed something up, most of the apps use google play service, you must have it.
I do not use google as well but it must be present into the device.
You have to re-flash the rom, after that before boot the phone up flash google apps.
After that, you can uninstall whatever you want except google play service, google framework and google play.
Google play can be disabled, no need to uninstall it. i use Aptoide as market much better than the google one.
all the rest will work, maps no need to log in.
You can not get rid definitely of google in android.
Out of interest, how does Havoc run on the phone? I've had mine for about 4 months now (rooted) but a bit sick of the buggy standard software. Do you recommend installing the custom OS?

Do i need to root my TB-7304N tablet?

Hi,
I recently bought a tablet from china but i wasn't told that the google play store wasn't install. I tried to download them from their apps as well through some site but none of them works. The google play store just crash. So i've decided to root it but i couldn't find any roms/firmware which i can use to root the tablet. The tablet current version is 7.
Do i really need to root my tablet or there is a way i can get my google play store running?
I notice that there is some thread for tb-7304i or something, will i be able to use them? If not, where can i get details to root tb-7304n?
can anyone help me with this?
succesplanet said:
Hi,
I recently bought a tablet from china but i wasn't told that the google play store wasn't install. I tried to download them from their apps as well through some site but none of them works. The google play store just crash. So i've decided to root it but i couldn't find any roms/firmware which i can use to root the tablet. The tablet current version is 7.
Do i really need to root my tablet or there is a way i can get my google play store running?
I notice that there is some thread for tb-7304i or something, will i be able to use them? If not, where can i get details to root tb-7304n?
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An Android device must NOT be rooted to install Google Play Store on it. Use Google Installer v3 to install Google Play Store. The Google Installer v3 comes as an APK which you can directly download and install on your device. Fortunately, this app doesn’t void warranty as it isn’t performing root or modifying the system files. Once the Google apps have been installed, you can uninstall this app.
DL: https://www.teamandroid.com/2019/08/26/download-google-installer-v3-apk/
jwoegerbauer said:
An Android device must NOT be rooted to install Google Play Store on it. Use Google Installer v3 to install Google Play Store. The Google Installer v3 comes as an APK which you can directly download and install on your device. Fortunately, this app doesn’t void warranty as it isn’t performing root or modifying the system files. Once the Google apps have been installed, you can uninstall this app.
DL: https://www.teamandroid.com/2019/08/26/download-google-installer-v3-apk/
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Already tried. It shows error message "Google service framework keeps stopping." Tried those solution like clearing the cache/data, force stop & reinstall etc but still keep crashing.
succesplanet said:
Already tried. It shows error message "Google service framework keeps stopping." Tried those solution like clearing the cache/data, force stop & reinstall etc but still keep crashing.
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So when the Google Services Framework keeps stopping then you know there is something wrong with one of the Google Apps you have installed on your phone. Either Google Services Framework, Google Play Services or Google PlayStore. Picking out the particular app responsible might be tasking so it might be best to just clear the data and cache of ALL three apps and also remove or log out of your Google Account and log back in and finally re-boot device.
jwoegerbauer said:
So when the Google Services Framework keeps stopping then you know there is something wrong with one of the Google Apps you have installed on your phone. Either Google Services Framework, Google Play Services or Google PlayStore. Picking out the particular app responsible might be tasking so it might be best to just clear the data and cache of ALL three apps and also remove or log out of your Google Account and log back in and finally re-boot device.
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Tried any times already and still can't figure out which apps is having problem. Is it due to the software version having PRC?

[LG GPad v490] Unable to root/install Google Play (LineageOS)

Hello. I will begin with my root problem: I need to install newer (than stock 5.0.2) android on LG v490.
I installed the LineageOS (android 7.1.2), rooting with KingRoot -> using Flashify to boot into TWRP -> installed LineageOS.
During that whole process I was unable to boot to see bootloader (it was just normally booting) using adb. Now it also looks impossible.
Now I would like to install Google Play Store: downlaoded the package and the instructions says (because it's not just .apk file) to isntall this using TWRP. I cannot boot to TWRP. Last time (with stock ROM) i booted into TWRP using Flashify, but Flashify requires root from me. I am using Kingo Root, KingoRoot (and something else) both for Android and PC and every time it shows me "fail" or "Unable to root".
What can I do now in order to install Google Store?
@Morales1235
In order to install Google Play Store phone's Android must NOT got rooted.
You install it manually.
How-to:
Download from APKMIRROR these 4 APKs matching your phone's Android version:
Google Account Manager APK
Google Services Framework APK
Google Play Services APK
Google Play Store APK
Install the downloaded APKs in exact this order
Google Account Manager APK → Google Services Framework APK → Google Play Services APK → Google Play Store APK
to get the Google Play Store working correctly.
Finally re-boot
Thank you! Let's see, but...
How can I know which version of Google Play Services is proper for my android version? This is the only APK that has different numbering than android.
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Ok, I downlaoded the latest version of Google Play Services for android 6.0+. After installation in given order constantly I get error that Google Services Framework stopped working. Wrong version or what?
Morales1235 said:
Ok, I downlaoded the latest version of Google Play Services for android 6.0+. After installation in given order constantly I get error that Google Services Framework stopped working. Wrong version or what?
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Read here.
Buttons for clearing data and cache for Google Play Services are unavailable :/ Tried to just force stop Google Play Services and proceed with the others (as says in the link provided) but after reboot and running store I am still getting this error. No help in comments in provided article.
Anyone knows which version of "Google Play Services" (and then Google Play Store) should I choose for Lineage OS 7.1.2? I Suppose Play services keeps stopping because of wrong version.
Morales1235 said:
Anyone knows which version of "Google Play Services" (and then Google Play Store) should I choose for Lineage OS 7.1.2? I Suppose Play services keeps stopping because of wrong version.
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You mix up Google Play Services and Google Services Framework: these are 2 different things!
Google Services Framework is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play Store. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services.
The required version of Google Services Framework depends on phone's model and Android version.
jwoegerbauer said:
You mix up Google Play Services and Google Services Framework: these are 2 different things!
Google Services Framework is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play Store. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services.
The required version of Google Services Framework depends on phone's model and Android version.
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How do you say I'm mixing these thing? According to few posts above:
jwoegerbauer said:
Google Account Manager APK → Google Services Framework APK → Google Play Services APK → Google Play Store APK
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1. Acc manager: I found version 7.1.2
2. Services Framework: found version 7.1.2
3. Play Services: Numeration is different than android version! (eg. 20.26.14)
4. Play Store: Numeration is different than android version! (different numbers than above)
How should I determine which version of Services and Store I need to install?
@Morales1235
You still don't get it. :crying:
That was your post
Ok, I downlaoded the latest version of Google Play Services for android 6.0+. After installation in given order constantly I get error that Google Services Framework stopped working. Wrong version or what?
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Hence the Google Services Framework ( GSF ) you installed is not compatible!
FYI: The Google Play Services ( GMS) contains the individual Google services and runs as a background service in the Android OS.
BTW: I no longer participate this thread. Have a nice day.

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