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Good news everyone!
ivan made Android 5.0 for our devices!
It's finished last week and being tested on Monday. No serious bugs. Do not recommend dual-boot.
Bugs:
Making calls using Bluetooth headsets might cause system FC
CDMA SIM card is not perfectly supported
Dual system not recommended
Download:
Recovery http://d-h.st/72BQ
Mirror https://mega.co.nz/#!RR0GiLRQ!WkIwmBMUGrLOQnC_2MM5Lyrc-GKpa7ubycQkdt2cKwM
Rom https://mega.co.nz/#!kcsRwIRA!rT2ElBTrMWPyL98wQTLXvohjOzj-rWkAe77N9x1vwsM
Mirror https://mega.co.nz/#!5Btz2IJB!3YawyuaOdCq-kE3BxKBlQba07S7N05NmxAVegKHTk8I
Gapps https://s.basketbuild.com/gapps
Mirror https://mega.co.nz/#!pQMjUATQ!6tHR8n3j_RslnIibyaXrIdh3hBhnHbbJZiRI5aoFGIE
Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3013060&stc=1&d=1415884934
Mirror https://mega.co.nz/#!QF8FnQha!eWCODH8QJDmWk21u44tqz0QEXRcwVN2U83wKK-_-d94
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2936399
add Root tool
that don't work (root i mean)
kekkojoker90 said:
that don't work (root i mean)
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all working good, i test it on 2 devices
Root didn't work for me either
Please Help
root works... please follow process correctly ...
Hi,
first of all thanks a lot for getting this gem available for us Mi2s users.
Testing with true dual boot, BUT installing LP on "/system" i.e system1 from CWM.
Everything good with naked Android, but now I want to install the gapps, and here it fails.
I tested gapps-lp-20141107-signed.zip and gapps-lp-20141107-small.zip (you can find it there https://yadi.sk/d/HMFRTJarcjLZq)
I first wiped /cache, /system from CWM, flashed aosp-aries-4.11.11-android-5.0.0.ivan.zip within "install from zip" in CWM.
Booted it to see how it works: fine. Rebooted to CWM and then flashed gapps.
With big gapps : no google play available, i can add a google account from the settings > accounts > add Google Account,
but then I got from Hangout, Gmail messages like "Google Play Services, which some of your applications rely on, is not supported by your device. Please contact the manufacturer for assistance."
So framework services got a problem apparently.
with small gapps : I got a Google Play icon in the application menu, but as soon as it starts, it just closes making the screen flicker for a microsecond. And it's not possible to add google account in the Setting > Account.
Guys, any hint about that problem with gapps ?
EDIT: I will investigate the size problem of /system mentionned here http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/...-problem-wcm-11-20140608-snapshot-m7-epicmtd/ and go again for the gapps-small version.
EDIT2: even with disabling TDB the "Google Play Service" problem persists
Cheers
there is an update
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2248477701&uk=3926100596
yeah Bucci, well actually in-between there was an update, that worked without a problem with the Gapps : 4.11.28.
Now this update (4.12.5, http://en.miui.com/thread-67452-1-1.html, better to give the real forum post, than DL link IMHO) removes built-in GMS and after manually flashing different GAPPS, it never works and Play forces closes.
I don't know what Ivan did with the integration of GMS in 4.11.28, but it worked fine :-/
PS: well okay, after wiping everything and flashing againg 4.12.5 + gapps-lp-small, that's indeed working. Forget about it.
I will be closing down both this thread and my lolipop thread. Why? Well because someone else Here decided to start it and is getting more attention just because his was already updated. I even said that I was going as fast as I can because of how my computer is. And I can't fix that. So I will leave everything here in case I decide to reopen it. But this will be closed.
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PA GApps for Android 5.0.x has its own NEW HOME
SEE HERE for Complete Details and Download Links
WHAT WE OFFER
We consider these apps as important as our ROM. It is sad that the ROM scene deals with so many broken/outdated or buggy packages
All packages should work fine on any custom Android 4.4.x ROM
All 4.4.x GApps packages and addons are compatible with both ART and Dalvik runtimes
Frequently updated Google Apps: Updates are posted when we get the chance.
- Development focus has shifted to Lollipop GApps
All apps are untouched, we do not change or modify Googles' applications but deliver them as-is
Automatic Backup: It is not necessary to re-flash GApps or modules when you flash a ROM update. Most ROM's support this function.
All installers measure your device's system partition size and will notify you, BEFORE making any changes, if it finds any problems
We offer several variations from a Google Stock Package (based on what Google ships on Nexus devices) to smaller, more minimal packages
All packages can be customized to your individual preferences using our exclusive Advanced Features and Options
To know what is in each Package, Please refer to GAPPS PACKAGE COMPARISON
GAPPS PACKAGE COMPARISON
GOOGLE STOCK PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~423MB)
Android File Host
FULL MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~363MB)
Android File Host
MINI MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~239MB)
Android File Host
MICRO MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~189MB)
Android File Host
NANO MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~136MB)
Android File Host
PICO MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
Proper DPI Play Services¹ (recommended)
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~99MB)
Android File Host
Universal DPI Play Services¹
DOWNLOAD LINKS (~38MB)
Android File Host
¹ The Proper DPI version will install the proper version of Google Play Services for your device (resulting in a smaller installed footprint on your device).
The Universal DPI Play Services version is for users with limited download bandwidth. You will still receive a silent update (from Google) to the proper version for your device (if needed).
² Google Gallery is installed (by default) on supported Nexus devices with a rear camera
Summary of Recent Changes
SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES
MARCH 08, 2015 - 20150308
Google Play services updated to v7.0.87 (1766486-03x) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Play Store updated to v5.3.5 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Calendar updated to v5.1-1768105 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
YouTube updated to v10.09.56 [Stock/Full/Mini]
Hangouts updated to v3.0.87531466 (#22260166) [Stock/Full/Mini]
Maps updated to v9.5.0 (#905008124) [Stock/Full/Mini]
Google Drive updated to v2.2.083.19.36 [Stock/Full]
Google Play Books updated to v3.3.31 [Stock/Full]
Google Talkback updated to v4.1.0 [Stock/Full]
Cloud Print updated to v1.16b [Stock/Full]
MARCH 01, 2015 - 20150301
Google (Search) updated to v4.2.16.87075793.arm [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
Google Calendar updated to v5.1-1739691 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
YouTube updated to v10.08.52 [Stock/Full/Mini]
FEBRUARY 21, 2015 - 20150221
Google Play services updated to v6.7.76 (1745988-03x) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
FEBRUARY 15, 2015 - 20150215
Google Play services updated to v6.7.74 (1723905-03x) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Play Store updated to v5.2.13 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google+ updated to v5.0.0.85934159 [Stock/Full/Mini]
Maps updated to v9.4.0 (#904011124) [Stock/Full/Mini]
YouTube updated to v10.06.3 [Stock/Full/Mini]
Common Q&A
COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (FAQ)
I'm getting a 'Status Error 6' when I try and install these GApps with CWM. What can I do to fix it?
It likely means you're using CWM v6.0.4.7 Recovery, which is NOT compatible with any of our GApps packages. If you update your recovery to a newer version of CWM (older versions should also work fine), you will be able to successfully install any of our GApps packages.
The problem is due to CWM v6.0.4.7 overwriting the installation script, thereby making it impossible for the installer to do its work. Thankfully, CWM realized the error in doing this and fixed the issue in newer versions. This 'bug' is only found in CWM v6.0.4.7, so even an older version should work, although upgrading your Recovery would be preferable to downgrading.
Also, since CWM is no longer being updated by its original developer (ClockWordMod), it is highly recommended to change to an actively supported Recovery, such as TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project)
My GApps install failed with the message 'Insufficient storage space available in System partition'. My device has 16GB (or more) of storage available. How can this be?
Your ROM and GApps are installed in the system partition. The system partition is a separate, fixed-size, stand-alone partition of storage that varies in size by device. (READ HERE for a complete explanation of the Android File System Structure.) While today's newer devices often come with 1.5GB (or more) of storage in the system partition, most devices that are more than a year old have 1GB or less of system storage available. This, coupled with the fact that Google's applications have doubled in size in the past 18 months, means that your device may not be able to accommodate our larger GApps packages.
The reason you won't get this error message with other GApps packages is because our installers use a System Partition memory detection system to insure a successful installation and the ability to restore GApps after a ROM update. Most other GApps installers do no such checking and leave the responsibility on you to know if your device has sufficient space available. In addition, our installer will generate a detailed log that will show you exactly how the system space on your device is being used. You will find this log (pa_gapps_log.txt) in the same folder as the GApps zip file, after the installer has completed. Please refer to it for complete details.
You can choose to install a smaller GApps package or you may want to take advantage of our exclusive Advanced Features & Options and remove certain apps you do not use or need (Remember, you can always install these apps later from the Play Store).
If you would like further assistance, please post your pa_gapps_log.txt so we can best give you what options you may wish to consider
I received the message that 'Google Keyboard/Calendar/Camera/Email can only be installed during a Clean Install or as an update to an existing GApps Installation.' What does this mean?
Experience has shown us that users who install these applications FOR THE FIRST TIME during a 'Clean install' GApps installation almost never have issues or problems with these apps. However, there have been several reports of users experiencing FC's or other strange behavior when they have tried to install these apps later (with GApps), after their device has been set up.
To insure the best possible user experience, our GApps installer will only allow these applications to be installed FOR THE FIRST TIME as part of a 'Clean' install (data wiped) installation. Updates to an existing System (GApps) installation will also install fine, plus you can still freely update these apps from the Play Store and have the GApps installer update them later with the next GApps update.
A 'Clean' install consists of the following:
Factory Reset (or manually wipe (format) Data partition - Internal Storage wipe is NOT necessary)
Manually wipe (format) your System partition
Flash your ROM
Flash GApps package
Flash any Addon Modules (optional)
Wipe the Dalvik & cache
Reboot
[HIGHLIGHT]NOTE:[/HIGHLIGHT] YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOUR DATA AND APPLICATION SETTINGS using this method. Be sure to do a nandroid backup prior in case you want to restore later.
I'm having problems with a GApps package. What information do you need to help me?
At a [HIGHLIGHT]MINIMUM[/HIGHLIGHT] you will need to post your pa_gapps_log.txt (Attach it to your post while logged in to XDA from a web browser - this will not work using Tapatalk). However, the best method to receive support would be to post your debug logs (pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz), using the same method. You will find both of these logs in the same folder as the GApps zip file, after the installer has completed.
As with most support forums, the more information and work you do up front the better the feedback you're likely to receive. We're a friendly, supportive group, but if you're not willing to put any effort on your end, you'll likely receive nothing from the forum, either.
I'm having problems with Google Camera after installing Google Stock GApps (or GoogleCamera Addon). Please fix it!
While Google does say that Google Camera 'Works on phones and tablets running Android 4.4 and up', they clearly didn't intend to include every 4.4+ ROM on XDA. They likely meant this to include devices running stock or factory versions of Android 4.4.x with proper drivers and kernels. In addition, Photo Sphere and Panorama require a gyro sensor and Photo Sphere, Panorama, and Lens Blur require at least 1 GB RAM. And HDR+ is only available on the Nexus 5 and 6, according to the Play Store description
While even legacy devices are able to run KitKat with a custom ROM, many of these ROM's do not have properly updated KitKat drivers and/or kernels. Instead, they're using modded, patched, or hacked versions of older drivers and kernels. It's likely these situations that lead to problems and/or incompatibilities with Google's new camera app. This means that there's NOTHING the OP can do to fix this problem for you. Your only likely option is to NOT use the new Google Camera on your device or try installing it from the Play Store instead.
PA GApps packages are so big. Will I have any space left over for my stuff after I install?
PA GApps will use LESS of your device's available storage than using a 'bare bones' GApps and downloading the apps from the Play Store. This is because GApps are installed entirely in the System partition, leaving the Data (User) partition for your non-Google apps. Since the System partition is a fixed size, installing GApps here uses storage that would otherwise be left unused (and unavailable for other use).
Why are PA GApps packages so much larger than other GApps packages?
PA GApps are larger than other GApps packages for a couple of reasons:
The main reason is that all our GApps packages include the PROPER version of Google Play services for YOUR device. Instead of installing a generic, obsolete, or a potentially improper version, our installer detects the hardware dpi of your device and then installs the PROPER version of Google Play services that was intended for your device. This means that our GApps packages must include multiple versions, which significantly increases the size of our packages.
Google Stock GApps also includes Google Gallery for all supported Nexus Android 4.4 devices with a rear camera. Since Google Gallery is different for each device, that means our GApps has to include four separate Galleries. Only the correct Gallery for your device is installed, however.
Our Google Stock GApps include all of the Google Apps that come standard on a Google Nexus device. Since our intention is to enhance the Google Android experience, we don't think it makes sense to limit the apps included in our GApps package.
I'd like to switch to PA GApps from another GApps provider. What do I need to do?
PA GApps can only be installed on top of an existing PA GApps installation, OR after wiping your system partition. This is to prevent conflicts that could arise from switching GApps packages. If you use the method outlined below, you won't lose any of your data or application settings
In order to switch to PA GApps from another GApps provider or remove an Addon Module you're no longer using, you will need to (from Recovery - In the order listed):
Manually wipe (format) your System partition
Flash your ROM
Flash GApps package
Flash any Addon Modules (optional)
Wipe the Dalvik & cache
Reboot
[HIGHLIGHT]NOTE:[/HIGHLIGHT] You won't lose any of your data or application settings using this method. This method MUST be used when switching to PA GApps from another GApps provider.
Can I use these GApps to update the Google Apps on my Stock ROM?
The short answer is No. PA GApps have always been designed to be installed with custom Android AOSP based ROM's. If you're using a stock ROM, you should continue to only update your apps through the Google Play Store.
With the recent update to our GApps 2.0 installer, we added a system check to only allow GApps updates to an existing PA GApps installation. This change was made to prevent the possible existence of conflicting Google apps (from other sources) that might interfere with PA GApps after restarting your device. Since stock ROM's already come with GApps installed, this means the installer will not be able to perform an update install on stock ROM's.
Is it necessary to reinstall GApps and/or addon modules EVERY time I update my ROM?
Probably not. If your ROM supports addon.d backup functionality (most ROM's do - including PA), it's not necessary to install GApps with each ROM update - as long as you don't manually wipe the System partition. The backup script will backup your installed GApps (or Addon modules) and restore them after your ROM has been updated. However, it is a good idea to install an updated GApps from time to time as functionality may be added or improvements made.
What if an app is updated in the Play Store? Should I install the update or wait for a GApps update?
Go ahead and install the update. The next time you update GApps, Android automatically will remove the app you installed from the Play Store if the GApps version is the same or newer than the version you installed from the Play Store. Just be certain to wipe Dalvik and cache after flashing the updated GApps.
Can I install an updated GApps package without updating my ROM?
Certainly! Simply install the GApps package directly from Recovery and wipe Dalvik and cache after flashing the updated GApps.
How come you don't include {MyFavoriteApp} in PA GApps?
For an application to be included in PA GApps, it has to meet the following criteria:
It must be a Google App (GApps = Google Apps.)
It must be an application that comes standard on Google Nexus devices.
It must be a globally used app (not language or country specific)
There are a couple of apps I never use. Can I uninstall them?
Using our exclusive Advanced Features & Options, you can actually bypass the installation or remove any GApps installed application from your device. You could also choose to freeze / disable the app. This will prevent the app from using valuable system resources and leaves the unused app lying dormant in the System partition where it's not using any of your available storage. Plus, the app will remain disabled even after you update GApps.
How do I Freeze / Disable an app?
If you have Titanium Backup (highly recommended!) you can simply "Freeze" the app from the Backup/Restore screen. You can accomplish the same thing by going to Settings > Apps > {scroll to ALL} > {select app} > Disable.
Can I use Titanium Backup to integrate GApps updates into the ROM?
It is NOT recommended to use Titanium Backup to integrate GApps updates into the ROM. The reason is, using Titanium Backup to integrate GApps updates is going to be hit or miss, at best. That's because Titanium Backup does not integrate the supporting libraries (*.so files). Therefore, if an application update includes updated libraries, the integration will fail or fail to offer complete functionality. The reason it "seems" to work sometimes is that supporting libraries are often not updated when the application is updated. In those cases, the integration will work fine because the older libraries are the correct ones. If an application doesn't have supporting libraries then Titanium Backup integration works fine. However, our recommendation is to NOT use Integration.
Advanced Features & Options
ADVANCED FEATURES & OPTIONS
The features outlined below are COMPLETELY OPTIONAL and designed to allow advanced users the ability to modify the default behavior of the GApps installers. Without the use of these options, the installers will function exactly as outlined in Post #1 above.
To modify the default behavior of the GApps installer, create a text file called .gapps-config or gapps-config.txt (.gapps-config will take precedence) and place it in the same folder as the GApps zip or in /sdcard/PA-GApps (zip folder will take precedence). Once you've created the gapps-config file, simply type in the Key Word options you want from the lists below.
To perform a test installation, that will only simulate an install, add the Key Word Test to your gapps-config. The installer will perform all system space calculations and generate a detailed log pa_gapps_log.txt (in the same folder as your gapps-config), but WILL NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES to your device. This should be helpful for trying to find just the right combination of apps that will work with your particular device.
By default, the installer will generate Debug Logs - pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz - a compressed file that contains a set of files to help the devs troubleshoot any problems you might experience with the install. This file can be easily attached to any post on XDA, making it easy for you to provide the devs important information to help troubleshoot any issues you're having. You will find pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz in the same folder as your pa_gapps_log.txt. You may disable this feature by adding the Key Word NoDebug to your gapps-config.
You can use Presets with any GApps package. This allows you to downsize any GApps package to one of its 'little brothers' by adding one of the following Key Words to your gapps-config. This will transform ALL INSTALLER BEHAVIOR (including default removals AND applications available for install) - effectively turning it into a new GApps package.
Valid options are:
FullGApps - To downsize the following package to Full Modular GApps. [Stock]
MiniGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Mini Modular GApps. [Stock/Full]
MicroGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Micro Modular GApps. [Stock/Full/Mini]
NanoGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Nano Modular GApps. [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
PicoGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Pico Modular GApps. [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano][HIGHLIGHT]NOTE:[/HIGHLIGHT] ALL BEHAVIOR OF THE INSTALLER WILL BE TRANSFORMED TO THE NEW PRESET, including default removals AND applications available for install.
You can choose either the apps you WANT installed (called an Include Install) or the apps you DON'T WANT installed (default behavior - called an Exclude Install). To select ONLY the apps you WANT installed, add the word Include to your gapps-config file. The installer will now install ONLY THOSE APPS you have listed in your gapps-config. (Since the default behavior is an Exclude install, it is not necessary to add Exclude to your gapps-config). Stock/AOSP removals (see below) function the same whether you're doing an Include or Exclude Install.
Type the name of the application you want to Exclude/Include inside your gapps-config file.
Valid options are:
Books - To Exclude/Include Google Play Books [Stock/Full]
BkSync - To Exclude/Include Google Bookmarks Sync (installed by default when Stock/AOSP Browser is NOT removed) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
CalendarGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Calendar [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
CalSync - To Exclude/Include Google Calendar Sync (installed by deault when Google Calendar is NOT being installed) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
CameraGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Camera [Stock]
Chrome - To Exclude/Include Google Chrome [Stock/Full]
CloudPrint - To Exclude/Include Google Clould Print [Stock/Full]
Drive - To Exclude/Include Google Drive [Stock/Full]
Ears - To Exclude/Include Sound Search for Google Play [Stock/Full]
Earth - To Exclude/Include Google Earth [Stock/Full]
EmailGoogle - To Exclude/Include Email [Stock]
FaceUnlock - To Exclude/Include FaceUnlock [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
GalleryGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Gallery *See instructions below to use on a non-Nexus device [Stock]
Gmail - To Exclude/Include Gmail [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
GoogleNow - To Exclude/Include Google Now Launcher [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
GooglePlus - To Exclude/Include Google+ [Stock/Full/Mini]
GoogleTTS - To Exclude/Include Google Text-to-Speech [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
Hangouts - To Exclude/Include Hangouts [Stock/Full/Mini]
Keep - To Exclude/Include Google Keep [Stock/Full]
KeyboardGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Keyboard [Stock]
Maps - To Exclude/Include Maps [Stock/Full/Mini]
Movies - To Exclude/Include Google Play Movies & TV [Stock/Full]
Music - To Exclude/Include Google Play Music [Stock/Full]
NewsStand - To Exclude/Include Google Play Newsstand [Stock/Full]
NewsWidget - To Exclude/Include Google News & Weather [Stock/Full]
PlayGames - To Exclude/Include Google Play Games [Stock/Full]
Search - To Exclude [HIGHLIGHT]BOTH[/HIGHLIGHT] Google Search [HIGHLIGHT]AND[/HIGHLIGHT] Google Now Launcher [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
OR
Search - To Include Google Search [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
Speech - To Exclude/Include off-line Speech files (Required for off-line "Okay Google" support) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
Street - To Exclude/Include Street View on Google Maps [Stock/Full/Mini]
Sunbeam - To Exclude/Include the Sun Beam Live Wallpaper [Stock/Full]
Talkback - To Exclude/Include TalkBack [Stock/Full]
Wallet - To Exclude/Include Google Wallet [Stock/Full]
YouTube - To Exclude/Include YouTube [Stock/Full/Mini]
To manage the removal of certain Stock/AOSP applications type the name of the application inside your gapps-config file.
Valid options are:
Browser - To remove the Stock/AOSP Browser
CalendarStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Calendar Application (automatically removed when Google Calendar is installed)
CameraStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Camera Application (automatically removed when Google Camera is installed)
EmailStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Email Application (automatically removed when Google Email is installed)
ExchangeStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Exchange Services (automatically removed when Google Email is installed)
GalleryStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Gallery (automatically removed when Google Gallery is installed)
KeyboardStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Keyboard (automatically removed when Google Keyboard is installed)
Launcher - To remove the Stock/AOSP Launcher(s)
MMS - To remove the Stock/AOSP SMS Application
PicoTTS - To remove the Stock/AOSP PicoTTS
Studio - To remove the Stock/AOSP Movie Studio Application
The information below pertains ONLY to Google Stock GApps packages.
To bypass the default removal of certain Stock/AOSP apps when using Google Stock GApps, type the name of the app preceded by a '+' as shown below:+Browser - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP Browser [Stock ONLY]
+Launcher - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP Launcher(s) [Stock ONLY]
+MMS - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP SMS Application [Stock ONLY]
+PicoTTS - To bypass the automatic removal of the Stock/AOSP PicoTTS app [Stock ONLY]
NOTE: The installer will not automatically remove the Stock/AOSP application if its Google counterpart is NOT being installed. For example, if you are NOT installing Hangouts, then the Stock MMS app will NOT automatically be removed (although you can still force its removal by adding it to your gapps-config). The same is true for Google Camera|Stock Camera, Google Email|Stock Email, Google Keyboard|Stock Keyboard, Google Gallery|Stock Gallery, Google Now Launcher|Stock Launcher, GoogleTTS|PicoTTS, and Google Calendar|Stock Calendar.
* If you have a Nexus device and have elected to install Google Gallery (GalleryGoogle), the installer will automatically determine the proper files to install for your device. However, if you do NOT have a Nexus device and wish to install Google Gallery, you MUST place one of the following options in your gapps-config to tell the installer which files to install. Failure to do so will result in Google Gallery not being installed.
Valid options are:
ForceGalleryHammerhead - Instructs the GApps installer to install GoogleGallery files for the Nexus 5
ForceGalleryFlo - Instructs the GApps installer to install GoogleGallery files for the Nexus 7 (2013)
ForceGalleryDeb - Instructs the GApps installer to install GoogleGallery files for the Nexus 7 LTE (2013)
ForceGalleryMako - Instructs the GApps installer to install GoogleGallery files for the Nexus 4
ForceGalleryManta - Instructs the GApps installer to install GoogleGallery files for the Nexus 10
ForceGalleryTuna - Instructs the GApps installer to install GoogleGallery files for the Galaxy Nexus
"Protection from Stupidity" is built into the GApps Installer. To prevent you from accidentally leaving yourself with no keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app when you start your device, the installer WILL NOT ALLOW you to remove the Stock/AOSP Keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app if you are not also installing the Google version of these apps. You can, however, override this protection by adding Override to your gapps-config. Be very careful when using this option and make certain you'll have the required app already installed on your device before using this option.
[HIGHLIGHT]Note:[/HIGHLIGHT] Case, order, spaces, or using separate lines does not matter when using gapps-config.
WHAT'S NEW IN PA GAPPS 2.0
Summary of Changes and Features
PA GApps 2.0 is all-new and completely re-writen from the ground up in Shell Script. By using Shell Script instead of the limited edify binary normally found in zip-based installers, we are able to add in all sorts of new features to give you COMPLETE control over your GApps installation.
All of the new advanced installation features are COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. If you've been happy using our GApps 'as-is', in the past, then you'll likely notice nothing new going forward. However, PA GApps 2.0 provides users the ability to personalize their GApps installation. Using a simple text file placed in the same folder as your GApps zip, you can tailor your GApps install to include only the apps you want installed on your device.
Below is a detailed list of all of the changes and new features that are built into the new PA GApps installer. Post #4, above, provides a detailed list of all the configuration options that are available for configuring your GApps installation to your particular device or preference.
A simple text file called .gapps-config or gapps-config.txt handles all the customization options.
- Config file may be placed in the same folder as the GApps zip or in /sdcard/PA-GApps (zip folder will take precedence)
You can now choose the apps you WANT installed (called an Include Install) or the apps you DON'T WANT installed (default behavior) (called an Exclude Install).
New pa_gapps_log.txt is MUCH more readable and informative and contains more diagnostic information to help troubleshoot GApps. A GApps Installation Chart with detailed information is also included to help users with limited system partitions select apps to remove. Plus, there is clear information detailing any issues the installer ancountered during installation.
- pa_gapps_log.txt log is automatically copied to the same folder as gapps-config, or if gapps-config is not used, the same folder as the installer zip.
Installer now includes all versions of Google Play Services and will install the PROPER version for YOUR device.
- While this increases the size of the installer by about 60MB, it eliminates the need to use a separate Play Services Updater
Google Email will now be included in Google Stock GApps and will replace the Stock/AOSP version of email (see below for further details)
Google Calendar, Google Camera, Google Email, and Google Keyboard can only be installed for the FIRST TIME during a 'Clean' install (data wiped)
- Updates to an existing System (GApps) installation will also install fine
- User can still freely update these apps from the Play Store and have the GApps installer update them later with the next GApps update.
- This change is made to prevent FC's and Play Store issues that often occur when these apps are installed in System partition AFTER a ROM has been set up.
- Installer will also bypass the automatic removal of the Stock/AOSP Calendar, Camera, Email, or Keyboard if the above 'Clean/Update' criteria is not met.
Installs of Google Keyboard, Google Camera, Google Email, and Google Calendar all REQUIRE that the Stock/AOSP version of these apps MUST BE REMOVED to prevent problems when both are installed in system partition. If you wish to retain use of both versions, you will need to install them from the Play Store.
Added a new 'Debug' mode. By default, installer will create pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz in the same folder as 'pa_gapps_log.txt'. This compressed file will contain a set of files that will help the devs troubleshoot any problems you might experience with the install. It's also very easy to attach this file to any post here in the support thread. You can disable the creation of Debug Logs using your gapps-config.
Added a new 'Preset' option. You can now 'downsize' any gapps package to one of its 'little brothers' by adding it's name followed by 'gapps' to your gapps-config.
- ALL BEHAVIOR OF THE INSTALLER WILL NOW BE TRANSFORMED TO THE NEW PRESET, including default removals and applications available for install.
Added a new 'Simulated Install' option. By placing the word 'Test' in your gapps-config, the installer will perform a simulated installation and generate the log files, but WILL NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR DEVICE.
If you want to install Google Gallery, but don't have a Nexus device (Nexus devices are handled automatically) you will need to specify which Nexus device's files you would like to install (see gapps-config instructions for complete details).
Google Stock GApps Changes:
- Although the Stock/AOSP Browser, Calendar, Launcher, MMS, and PictoTTS are still replaced by default with their Google counterparts, they will no longer be automatically removed if you choose not to install the Google app counterpart (i.e. if you elect NOT to install Chrome, then the Stock/AOSP Browser will not be automatically removed, although you can still add it to gapps-config to force its removal).
- You also have the ability to bypass the default removal of the Stock/AOSP Browser, Launcher, MMS, or PicoTTS apps (see gapps-config instructions for complete details).
Google Bookmarks Sync will automatically be installed if:
- the Stock/AOSP Browser is NOT being removed
- 'BkSync' is NOT in gapps-config
- OR, when specified, on an 'Include Install
Google Calendar Sync will automatically be installed if:
- Google Calendar is NOT being installed
- 'CalSync' is NOT in gapps-config
- OR, when specified, on an 'Include Install
Old Stock and Full GApps would bypass the installation of Chrome Browser if there was insufficient space in System Partition. New GApps no longer does this, giveing you the opportunity to decide what apps you want removed if your device is unable to install the complete GApps package or the apps you've selected.
You can now freely change among PA GApps packages without having to do a system wipe. However, this will mean that ALL Addon modules, with the exception of the Chrome Beta Addon Module, will need to be reinstalled with EVERY GApps install.
"Protection from Stupidity" is now built into the GApps Installer. To prevent you from accidentally leaving yourself with no keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app when you start your device, the installer WILL NOT ALLOW you to remove the Stock/AOSP Keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app if you are not also installing the Google version of these apps. You do, however, have the ability to override this protection (see gapps-config instructions for complete details).
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U are so kind :good:
Thread closed at OP's request.
I will be closing down both this thread and my KitKat thread. Why? Well because someone else Here decided to start it and is getting more attention just because his was already updated. I even said that I was going as fast as I can because of how my computer is. And I can't fix that. So I will leave everything here in case I decide to reopen it. But this will be closed.
Android 5.1 GApps packages are now available.
Be certain to select the proper version for your ROM
WHAT WE OFFER
We consider these apps as important as our ROM. It is sad that the ROM scene deals with so many broken/outdated or buggy packages
All packages should work fine on any 32-bit Android 5.0.x or 5.1 ROM
Frequently updated Google Apps: Updates are posted when i can get online
All apps are untouched, we do not change or modify Googles' applications but deliver them as-is
Automatic Backup: It is not necessary to re-flash GApps or modules when you flash a ROM update. Most ROM's support this function.
All installers measure your device's system partition size and will notify you, BEFORE making any changes, if it finds any problems
We offer several variations from a Google Stock Package (based on what Google ships on Nexus devices) to smaller, more minimal packages
All packages can be customized to your individual preferences using our exclusive Advanced Features and Options
To know what is in each Package, Please refer to GAPPS PACKAGE COMPARISON
GAPPS PACKAGE COMPARISON
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GOOGLE STOCK PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~437MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~437MB)
Android File Host
FULL MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~366MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~366MB)
Android File Host
MINI MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~232MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~233MB)
Android File Host
MICRO MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~182MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~183MB)
Android File Host
NANO MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~128MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~129MB)
Android File Host
PICO MODULAR PACKAGE
See Post #4 for Advanced Features and Options
Proper DPI Play Services¹ (recommended)
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~92MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~92MB)
Android File Host
Universal DPI Play Services²
ANDROID 5.0.x DOWNLOAD LINKS (~43MB)
Android File Host
ANDROID 5.1 DOWNLOAD LINKS (~43MB)
Android File Host
¹ The Proper DPI version will install the proper version of Google Play Services for your device (resulting in a smaller installed footprint on your device).
² The Universal DPI Play Services version is for users with limited download bandwidth. You will still receive a silent update (from Google) to the proper version for your device (if needed).
Summary of Recent Changes
SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES
MARCH 15, 2015 - 20150315
=================[ Updates Below pertain to ALL 5.x GApps Packages ]=================
gapps-config now supports comments [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
- See ADVANCED FEATURES & OPTIONS for a more detailed explanation
- All characters following a '#' will be ignored until the end of that line
- Comments and empty lines will be removed from the gapps-config shown in pa_gapps_log.txt
- Both the original and processed gapps-config files will now be included in pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz as gapps-config_original.txt and gapps-config_processed.txt
- Thanks to @michelsberg for BOTH the idea AND the code!
Google Play services updated to v7.0.96 (1785884-43x) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Play Store updated to v5.3.6 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Calendar no longer has the 'Clean Install' Requirement [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
- Requirement remains for Google Camera and Keyboard. See FAQ #3 for complete details
Google+ updated to v5.1.0.88070530 [Stock/Full/Mini]
Maps updated to v9.5.1 (#905100124) [Stock/Full/Mini]
Messenger updated to v1.2.036 (1773886-39) [Stock/Full]
Chrome Browser updated to v41.0.2272.92 [Stock/Full/Chrome Addon]
Google Drive updated to v2.2.083.22.36 [Stock/Full]
Google Play Books updated to v3.3.33 [Stock/Full]
Google Play Music updated to v5.8.1835R.1777180 [Stock/Full]
Cloud Print updated to v1.17b [Stock/Full]
Chrome Beta updated to v42.0.2311.38 [Chrome Beta Addon]
=================[ Updates Below pertain ONLY to 5.1 GApps Packages ]=================
Initial launch of Android Lollipop 5.1 GApps packages
All Core Google Apps have been updated to v5.1-1743759 (LMY47D) from the Nexus 6 Factory Image [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
- Updated apps from factory image include: FaceUnlock, Google Exchange Services, Keyboard Library and Off-line Speech files
Google Now Launcher updated to v1.1.1.1706998 (from Nexus 6 Factory Image) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
MARCH 07, 2015 - 20150307
Google Play services updated to v7.0.87 (1766486-43x) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Play Store updated to v5.3.5 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
Google Calendar updated to v5.1-1768105 [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
YouTube updated to v10.09.56 [Stock/Full/Mini]
Hangouts updated to v3.0.87531466 (#22260166) [Stock/Full/Mini]
Maps updated to v9.5.0 (#905008124) [Stock/Full/Mini]
Google Drive updated to v2.2.083.19.36 [Stock/Full]
Google Play Books updated to v3.3.31 [Stock/Full]
Google Talkback updated to v4.1.0 [Stock/Full]
Cloud Print updated to v1.16b [Stock/Full]
Chrome Beta updated to v41.0.2272.81 [Chrome Beta Addon]
Common Q&A
COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (FAQ)
I'm getting a 'Status Error 6' when I try and install these GApps with CWM. What can I do to fix it?
It likely means you're using CWM v6.0.4.7 Recovery, which is NOT compatible with any of our GApps packages. If you update your recovery to a newer version of CWM (older versions should also work fine), you will be able to successfully install any of our GApps packages.
The problem is due to CWM v6.0.4.7 overwriting the installation script, thereby making it impossible for the installer to do its work. Thankfully, CWM realized the error in doing this and fixed the issue in newer versions. This 'bug' is only found in CWM v6.0.4.7, so even an older version should work, although upgrading your Recovery would be preferable to downgrading.
Also, since CWM is no longer being updated by its original developer (ClockWordMod), it is highly recommended to change to an actively supported Recovery, such as TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project)
My GApps install failed with Error Code: XX. What does this code mean?
Error codes have been added to the installer since many users, apparently, don't know how to scroll back through the recovery window and read the actual error message that the installer provided. While there is also a detailed explanation of the error (along with a solution) provided in the log file (pa_gapps_log.txt or pa_<Addon-Name>_addon_log.txt), Error Codes have been added as a final attempt to communicate the error with the user.
Using the information below, you will find a current list of the Error Codes that that install may encounter - along with a recommended solution:
#20 - Incorrect (incompatible) ROM Version: ROM is not compatible with the GApps package or Addon
Solution: Read your pa_gapps_log.txt (or pa_<Addon-Name>_addon_log.txt) for details on the incompatibility
#40 - NON-PA GApps Currently Installed: Your device has an incompatible GApps package currently installed
Solution: Read FAQ #6 for an explanation and step by step instructions to fix
#64 - 64-bit (incompatible) Device: Your device has been detected as a 64-bit device. These GApps are only compatible with 32-bit devices
Solution: Find yourself a 64-bit compatible GApps package
#70 - Insufficient Space Available in System Partition: Your device does not have sufficient space available in the system partition to install this GApps package or Addon
Solution: Read FAQ #5 for a detailed explanation and alternative options
#30 - First-time Clean install requirement not met (Addon Error ONLY): This Addon can only be installed FOR THE FIRST TIME as part of a 'Clean install' GApps installation
Solution: Read FAQ #3 for a detailed explanation and instructions to fix
#44 - NO GApps Installed (Addon Error ONLY): This Addon requires that you have a GApps package installed BEFORE the addon can be installed
Solution: Install a PA GApps package BEFORE installing this Addon
#50 - Incompatible Device (Addon Error ONLY): Your device has been detected as incompatible with this Addon
Solution: Install the app from the Play Store as it is incompatible with your device if installed in system partition
I read that 'Google Camera and Keyboard can only be installed during a Clean Install or as an update to an existing GApps Installation.' What does this mean?
Experience has shown us that users who install these applications FOR THE FIRST TIME during a 'Clean install' GApps installation almost never have issues or problems with these apps. However, there have been several reports of users experiencing FC's or other strange behavior when they have tried to install these apps later (with GApps), after their device has been set up.
To ensure the best possible user experience, our GApps and Addon installers will only allow these applications to be installed FOR THE FIRST TIME as part of a 'Clean' install (data wiped) installation. Updates to an existing System (GApps) installation will also install fine, plus you can still freely update these apps from the Play Store and have the GApps installer update them later with the next GApps update.
A 'Clean' install consists of the following:
Factory Reset (or manually wipe (format) Data partition - Internal Storage wipe is NOT necessary)
Manually wipe (format) your System partition
Flash your ROM
Flash GApps package
Flash any Addon Modules (optional)
Wipe the Dalvik & cache
Reboot
[HIGHLIGHT]NOTE:[/HIGHLIGHT] YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOUR DATA AND APPLICATION SETTINGS using this method. Be sure to do a nandroid backup prior in case you want to restore later.
I'm having a problem with my GApps install. What information do you need to help me?
At a [HIGHLIGHT]MINIMUM[/HIGHLIGHT] you will need to post your pa_gapps_log.txt (Attach it to your post while logged in to XDA from a web browser - this will not work using Tapatalk). However, the best method to receive support would be to post your debug logs (pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz), using the same method. You will find both of these logs in the same folder as the GApps zip file, after the installer has completed.
As with most support forums, the more work you do up front and the more information you provide, the better the feedback you're likely to receive. We're a friendly, supportive group, but if you're not willing to put any effort on your end, you'll likely receive nothing from the forum, either.
My GApps install failed with the message 'Insufficient storage space available in System partition'. My device has 16GB (or more) of storage available. How can this be?
Your ROM and GApps are installed in the system partition. The system partition is a separate, fixed-size, stand-alone partition of storage that varies in size by device. (READ HERE for a complete explanation of the Android File System Structure.) While today's newer devices often come with 1.5GB (or more) of storage in the system partition, most devices that are more than a year old have 1GB or less of system storage available. This, coupled with the fact that Google's applications have doubled in size in the past 18 months, means that your device may not be able to accommodate our larger GApps packages.
The reason you won't get this error message with other GApps packages is because our installers use a System Partition memory detection system to insure a successful installation and the ability to restore GApps after a ROM update. Most other GApps installers do no such checking and leave the responsibility on you to know if your device has sufficient space available. In addition, our installer will generate a detailed log that will show you exactly how the system space on your device is being used. You will find this log (pa_gapps_log.txt) in the same folder as the GApps zip file, after the installer has completed. Please refer to it for complete details.
You can choose to install a smaller GApps package or you may want to take advantage of our exclusive Advanced Features & Options and remove certain apps you do not use or need (Remember, you can always install these apps later from the Play Store).
If you would like further assistance, please post your pa_gapps_log.txt so we can best give you what options you may wish to consider
I'd like to switch to PA GApps from another GApps provider. What do I need to do?
PA GApps can only be installed on top of an existing PA GApps installation, OR after wiping your system partition. This is to prevent conflicts that could arise from switching GApps packages. If you use the method outlined below, you won't lose any of your data or application settings
In order to switch to PA GApps from another GApps provider or remove an Addon Module you're no longer using, you will need to (from Recovery - In the order listed):
Manually wipe (format) your System partition
Flash your ROM
Flash GApps package
Flash any Addon Modules (optional)
Wipe the Dalvik & cache
Reboot
[HIGHLIGHT]NOTE:[/HIGHLIGHT] You won't lose any of your data or application settings using this method. This method MUST be used when switching to PA GApps from another GApps provider.
Can I use these GApps to update the Google Apps on my Stock ROM?
The short answer is No. PA GApps have always been designed to be installed with custom Android AOSP based ROM's. If you're using a stock ROM, you should continue to only update your apps through the Google Play Store.
With the recent update to our GApps 2.0 installer, we added a system check to only allow GApps updates to an existing PA GApps installation. This change was made to prevent the possible existence of conflicting Google apps (from other sources) that might interfere with PA GApps after restarting your device. Since stock ROM's already come with GApps installed, this means the installer will not be able to perform an update install on stock ROM's.
I'm having problems with Google Camera after installing Google Stock GApps (or GoogleCamera Addon). Please fix it!
While Google does say that Google Camera 'Works on phones and tablets running Android 4.4 and up', they clearly didn't intend to include every KitKat or Lollipop ROM on XDA. They likely meant this to include devices running stock or factory versions of Android with proper drivers and kernels. In addition, Photo Sphere and Panorama require a gyro sensor and Photo Sphere, Panorama, and Lens Blur require at least 1 GB RAM. And HDR+ is only available on the Nexus 5 and 6, according to the Play Store description
While even legacy devices are able to run KitKat or Lollipop with a custom ROM, many of these ROM's do not have properly updated KitKat or Lollipop drivers and/or kernels. Instead, they're using modded, patched, or hacked versions of older drivers and kernels. It's likely these situations that lead to problems and/or incompatibilities with Google's camera app. This means that there's NOTHING the OP can do to fix this problem for you. Your only likely option is to NOT use the Google Camera on your device or try installing it from the Play Store instead.
PA GApps packages are so big. Will I have any space left over for my stuff after I install?
PA GApps will use LESS of your device's available storage than using a 'bare bones' GApps and downloading the apps from the Play Store. This is because GApps are installed entirely in the System partition, leaving the Data (User) partition for your non-Google apps. Since the System partition is a fixed size, installing GApps here uses storage that would otherwise be left unused (and unavailable for other use).
Why are PA GApps packages so much larger than other GApps packages?
PA GApps are larger than other GApps packages for a couple of reasons:
The main reason is that all our GApps packages include the PROPER version of Google Play services for YOUR device. Instead of installing a generic, obsolete, or a potentially improper version, our installer detects the hardware dpi of your device and then installs the PROPER version of Google Play services that was intended for your device. This means that our GApps packages must include multiple versions, which significantly increases the size of our packages.
Our Google Stock GApps include all of the Google Apps that come standard on a Google Nexus device. Since our intention is to enhance the Google Android experience, we don't think it makes sense to limit the apps included in our GApps package.
Is it necessary to reinstall GApps and/or addon modules EVERY time I update my ROM?
Probably not. If your ROM supports addon.d backup functionality (most ROM's do - including PA), it's not necessary to install GApps with each ROM update - as long as you don't manually wipe the System partition. The backup script will backup your installed GApps (or Addon modules) and restore them after your ROM has been updated. However, it is a good idea to install an updated GApps from time to time as functionality may be added or improvements made.
What if an app is updated in the Play Store? Should I install the update or wait for a GApps update?
Go ahead and install the update. The next time you update GApps, Android automatically will remove the app you installed from the Play Store if the GApps version is the same or newer than the version you installed from the Play Store. Just be certain to wipe Dalvik and cache after flashing the updated GApps.
Can I install an updated GApps package without updating my ROM?
Certainly! Simply install the GApps package directly from Recovery and wipe Dalvik and cache after flashing the updated GApps.
How come you don't include {MyFavoriteApp} in PA GApps?
For an application to be included in PA GApps, it has to meet the following criteria:
It must be a Google App (GApps = Google Apps.)
It must be an application that comes standard on Google Nexus devices.
It must be a globally used app (not language or country specific)
I found a newer version of {MyFavoriteApp} on APKMirror.com. How come you didn't include it in the latest GApps?
Just because an apk is uploaded to APKMirror or has an article written on Android Police, doesn't mean it will automatically be included in PA GApps. Only apps that can be verified that Google has intended for public release will be included. The primary method used to determine the latest version of an app is the Google Play Store date, which HAS ALWAYS listed the date of the most recent public release for the most current version of Android. So, if you find an updated apk on APKMirror and don't see it included in PA GApps, it's likely a leak or preview version. Of course, you're always free to sideload the leaks and previews on your own, should you desire.
There are a couple of apps I never use. Can I uninstall them?
Using our exclusive Advanced Features & Options, you can actually bypass the installation or remove any GApps installed application from your device. You could also choose to freeze / disable the app. This will prevent the app from using valuable system resources and leaves the unused app lying dormant in the System partition where it's not using any of your available storage. Plus, the app will remain disabled even after you update GApps.
How do I Freeze / Disable an app?
If you have Titanium Backup (highly recommended!) you can simply "Freeze" the app from the Backup/Restore screen. You can accomplish the same thing by going to Settings > Apps > {scroll to ALL} > {select app} > Disable.
Can I use Titanium Backup to integrate GApps updates into the ROM?
It is NOT recommended to use Titanium Backup to integrate GApps updates into the ROM. The reason is, using Titanium Backup to integrate GApps updates is going to be hit or miss, at best. That's because Titanium Backup does not integrate the supporting libraries (*.so files). Therefore, if an application update includes updated libraries, the integration will fail or fail to offer complete functionality. The reason it "seems" to work sometimes is that supporting libraries are often not updated when the application is updated. In those cases, the integration will work fine because the older libraries are the correct ones. If an application doesn't have supporting libraries then Titanium Backup integration works fine. However, our recommendation is to NOT use Integration.
Advanced Features & Options
ADVANCED FEATURES & OPTIONS
The features outlined below are COMPLETELY OPTIONAL and designed to allow advanced users the ability to modify the default behavior of the GApps installers. Without the use of these options, the installers will function exactly as outlined in Post #1 above.
To modify the default behavior of the GApps installer, create a text file called .gapps-config or gapps-config.txt (.gapps-config will take precedence) and place it in the same folder as the GApps zip or in /sdcard/PA-GApps (zip folder will take precedence). Once you've created the gapps-config file, simply type in the Key Word options you want from the lists below.
To perform a test installation, that will only simulate an install, add the Key Word Test to your gapps-config. The installer will perform all system space calculations and generate a detailed log pa_gapps_log.txt (in the same folder as your gapps-config), but WILL NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES to your device. This should be helpful for trying to find just the right combination of apps that will work with your particular device.
By default, the installer will generate Debug Logs - pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz - a compressed file that contains a set of files to help the devs troubleshoot any problems you might experience with the install. This file can be easily attached to any post on XDA, making it easy for you to provide the devs important information to help troubleshoot any issues you're having. You will find pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz in the same folder as your pa_gapps_log.txt. You may disable this feature by adding the Key Word NoDebug to your gapps-config.
You can use Presets with any GApps package. This allows you to transform any GApps package into one of its 'little brothers' by adding one of the following Key Words to your gapps-config. This will transform ALL INSTALLER BEHAVIOR (including default removals AND applications available for install) - effectively turning it into a new GApps package.
Valid Key Word options are:
FullGApps - To downsize the following package to Full Modular GApps. [Stock]
MiniGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Mini Modular GApps. [Stock/Full]
MicroGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Micro Modular GApps. [Stock/Full/Mini]
NanoGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Nano Modular GApps. [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
PicoGApps - To downsize any of the following packages to Pico Modular GApps. [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano][HIGHLIGHT]NOTE:[/HIGHLIGHT] ALL BEHAVIOR OF THE INSTALLER WILL BE TRANSFORMED TO THE NEW PRESET, including default removals AND applications available for install.
You can choose either the apps you WANT installed (called an Include Install) or the apps you DON'T WANT installed (default behavior - called an Exclude Install). To select ONLY the apps you WANT installed, add the Key Word Include to your gapps-config file. The installer will now install ONLY THOSE APPS you have listed in your gapps-config. (Since the default behavior is an Exclude install, it is not necessary to add Exclude to your gapps-config). Stock/AOSP removals (see below) function the same whether you're doing an Include or Exclude Install.
Type the application Key Word (name) you want to Exclude/Include inside your gapps-config file.
Valid Key Word options are:
Books - To Exclude/Include Google Play Books [Stock/Full]
CalendarGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Calendar [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
CalSync - To Exclude/Include Google Calendar Sync (installed by default when Google Calendar is NOT being installed) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]
CameraGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Camera [Stock]
Chrome - To Exclude/Include Chrome Browser [Stock/Full]
CloudPrint - To Exclude/Include Cloud Print [Stock/Full]
Docs - To Exclude/Include Google Docs [Stock/Full]
Drive - To Exclude/Include Google Drive [Stock/Full]
Ears - To Exclude/Include Sound Search for Google Play [Stock/Full]
Earth - To Exclude/Include Google Earth [Stock/Full]
ExchangeGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Exchange Services [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
FaceUnlock - To Exclude/Include FaceUnlock [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
Gmail - To Exclude/Include Gmail [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
GoogleNow - To Exclude/Include Google Now Launcher [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
GooglePlus - To Exclude/Include Google+ [Stock/Full/Mini]
GoogleTTS - To Exclude/Include Google Text-to-Speech [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro]
Hangouts - To Exclude/Include Hangouts [Stock/Full/Mini]
Keep - To Exclude/Include Google Keep [Stock/Full]
KeyboardGoogle - To Exclude/Include Google Keyboard [Stock]
Maps - To Exclude/Include Maps [Stock/Full/Mini]
Messenger - To Exclude/Include Messenger (not installed on tablet devices) [Stock/Full]
Movies - To Exclude/Include Google Play Movies & TV [Stock/Full]
Music - To Exclude/Include Google Play Music [Stock/Full]
NewsStand - To Exclude/Include Google Play Newsstand [Stock/Full]
NewsWidget - To Exclude/Include Google News & Weather [Stock/Full]
PlayGames - To Exclude/Include Google Play Games [Stock/Full]
Sheets - To Exclude/Include Google Sheets [Stock]
Slides - To Exclude/Include Google Slides [Stock]
Search - To Exclude [HIGHLIGHT]BOTH[/HIGHLIGHT] Google Search [HIGHLIGHT]AND[/HIGHLIGHT] Google Now Launcher [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
OR
Search - To Include Google Search [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
Speech - To Exclude/Include off-line Speech files (Required for off-line "Okay Google" support) [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano]
Street - To Exclude/Include Street View on Google Maps [Stock/Full/Mini]
Sunbeam - To Exclude/Include the Sun Beam Live Wallpaper [Stock/Full]
Talkback - To Exclude/Include TalkBack [Stock/Full]
Wallet - To Exclude/Include Google Wallet [Stock/Full]
YouTube - To Exclude/Include YouTube [Stock/Full/Mini]
To manage the removal of certain Stock/AOSP applications type the application Key Word (name) inside your gapps-config file.
Valid Key Word options are:
Browser - To remove the Stock/AOSP Browser
CalendarStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Calendar Application (automatically removed when Google Calendar is installed)
CameraStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Camera Application (automatically removed when Google Camera is installed)
CMAudioFX - To remove the Stock CM AudioFX Application
CMEleven - To remove the Stock CM Music Application
CMFileManager - To remove the Stock CM File Manager
CMWallpapers - To remove the Stock CM Wallpapers
Email - To remove the Stock/AOSP Email Application
ExchangeStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Exchange Services (automatically removed when Google Exchange Services is installed)
FMRadio - To remove the Stock FM Radio Application (not found on all devices or ROM's)
Gallery - To remove the Stock/AOSP Gallery
KeyboardStock - To remove the Stock/AOSP Keyboard (automatically removed when Google Keyboard is installed)
Launcher - To remove the Stock/AOSP Launcher(s)
MMS - To remove the Stock/AOSP SMS Application
PicoTTS - To remove the Stock/AOSP PicoTTS
SimToolKit - To remove the Stock/AOSP SimToolKit Application
Studio - To remove the Stock/AOSP Movie Studio Application
SykoPath - To remove SykoPath OverlayManager (found in certain ROM's)
The information below pertains ONLY to Google Stock GApps packages.
To bypass the default removal of the Stock/AOSP apps (listed below) when using Google Stock GApps, type the Key Word option preceded by a '+' as shown below:+Browser - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP Browser [Stock ONLY]
+Email - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP Email Application [Stock ONLY]
+Gallery - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP Gallery Application [Stock ONLY]
+Launcher - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP Launcher(s) [Stock ONLY]
+MMS - To bypass the automatic removal of Stock/AOSP SMS Application [Stock ONLY]
+PicoTTS - To bypass the automatic removal of the Stock/AOSP PicoTTS app [Stock ONLY]
NOTE: The installer will automatically NOT remove the Stock/AOSP application if its Google counterpart is NOT being installed. For example, if you are NOT installing Hangouts or Messenger, then the Stock MMS app will NOT automatically be removed (although you can still force its removal by adding it to your gapps-config). The same is true for Google Camera|Stock Camera, Gmail|Stock Email, Google Exchange Services|Stock Exchange Services, Google Keyboard|Stock Keyboard, Google+(Photos)|Stock Gallery, Google Now Launcher|Stock Launcher, GoogleTTS|PicoTTS, and Google Calendar|Stock Calendar.
You can add notes or comments to your gapps-config using a #. Anything following a # will be ignored until the end of that line.
For example:
The line below would be completely ignored
# Exclude Search
While the line below would process the first Search Key Word (since it appeared BEFORE the '#')
Search # Exclude Search
"Protection from Stupidity" is built into the GApps Installer. To prevent you from accidentally leaving yourself with no keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app when you start your device, the installer WILL NOT ALLOW you to remove the Stock/AOSP Keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app if you are not also installing a Google version of these apps. You can, however, override this protection by adding the Key Word Override to your gapps-config. Be very careful when using this option and make certain you have a replacement app already installed on your device before using this option.
[HIGHLIGHT]Note:[/HIGHLIGHT] Case, order, spaces, or using separate lines does not matter when using gapps-config.
WHAT'S NEW IN PA GAPPS 2.0
Summary of Changes and Features
PA GApps 2.0 is all-new and completely re-writen from the ground up in Shell Script. By using Shell Script instead of the limited edify binary normally found in zip-based installers, we are able to add in all sorts of new features to give you COMPLETE control over your GApps installation.
All of the new advanced installation features are COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. If you've been happy using our GApps 'as-is', in the past, then you'll likely notice nothing new going forward. However, PA GApps 2.0 provides users the ability to personalize their GApps installation. Using a simple text file placed in the same folder as your GApps zip, you can tailor your GApps install to include only the apps you want installed on your device.
Below is a detailed list of all of the changes and new features that are built into the new PA GApps installer. Post #4, above, provides a detailed list of all the configuration options that are available for configuring your GApps installation to your particular device or preference.
A simple text file called .gapps-config or gapps-config.txt handles all the customization options.
- Config file may be placed in the same folder as the GApps zip or in /sdcard/PA-GApps (zip folder will take precedence)
You can now choose the apps you WANT installed (called an Include Install) or the apps you DON'T WANT installed (default behavior) (called an Exclude Install).
New pa_gapps_log.txt is MUCH more readable and informative and contains more diagnostic information to help troubleshoot GApps. A GApps Installation Chart with detailed information is also included to help users with limited system partitions select apps to remove. Plus, there is clear information detailing any issues the installer encountered during installation.
- pa_gapps_log.txt log is automatically copied to the same folder as gapps-config, or if gapps-config is not used, the same folder as the installer zip.
Installer now includes all versions of Google Play Services and will install the PROPER version for YOUR device.
- While this increases the size of the installer by about 75MB, it eliminates the need to use a separate Play Services Updater
Google Camera and Google Keyboard can only be installed for the FIRST TIME during a 'Clean' install (data wiped)
- Updates to an existing System (GApps) installation will also install fine
- User can still freely update these apps from the Play Store and have the GApps installer update them later with the next GApps update.
- This change is made to prevent FC's and Play Store issues that often occur when these apps are installed in System partition AFTER a ROM has been set up.
- Installer will also bypass the automatic removal of the Stock/AOSP Camera, Email, or Keyboard if the above 'Clean/Update' criteria is not met.
Installs of Google Keyboard, Google Camera, Google Exchange Services, and Google Calendar all REQUIRE that the Stock/AOSP version of these apps MUST BE REMOVED to prevent problems when both are installed in system partition. If you wish to retain use of both versions, you will need to install them from the Play Store.
Added a new 'Debug' mode. By default, installer will create pa_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz in the same folder as 'pa_gapps_log.txt'. This compressed file will contain a set of files that will help the devs troubleshoot any problems you might experience with the install. It's also very easy to attach this file to any post here in the support thread. You can disable the creation of Debug Logs using your gapps-config.
Added a new 'Preset' option. You can now 'transform' any gapps package to one of its 'little brothers' by adding it's name followed by 'gapps' to your gapps-config.
- ALL BEHAVIOR OF THE INSTALLER WILL NOW BE TRANSFORMED TO THE NEW PRESET, including default removals and applications available for install.
Added a new 'Simulated Install' option. By placing the Key Word 'Test' in your gapps-config, the installer will perform a simulated installation and generate the log files, but WILL NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR DEVICE.
Google Stock GApps Changes:
- Although the Stock/AOSP Browser, Calendar, Launcher, MMS, and PictoTTS are still replaced by default with their Google counterparts, they will no longer be automatically removed if you choose not to install the Google app counterpart (i.e. if you elect NOT to install Chrome, then the Stock/AOSP Browser will not be automatically removed, although you can still add it to gapps-config to force its removal).
- You also have the ability to bypass the default removal of the Stock/AOSP Browser, Launcher, MMS, or PicoTTS apps (see gapps-config instructions for complete details).
Google Calendar Sync will automatically be installed if:
- Google Calendar is NOT being installed
- 'CalSync' is NOT in gapps-config
- OR, when specified, on an 'Include Install
You can freely change among PA GApps packages without having to do a system wipe. However, this will mean that ALL Addon modules, with the exception of the Chrome Beta Addon Module, will need to be reinstalled with EVERY GApps install.
"Protection from Stupidity" is built into the GApps Installer. To prevent you from accidentally leaving yourself with no keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app when you start your device, the installer WILL NOT ALLOW you to remove the Stock/AOSP Keyboard, Launcher, or MMS app if you are not also installing the Google version of these apps. You do, however, have the ability to override this protection (see gapps-config instructions for complete details).
??? Finally PA GApps Returns Thanks !!
What is the problem with the following thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3074660
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michelsberg said:
What is the problem with the following thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3074660
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Someone started a newer thread than me. Ok I am trying my best to get everything updates. I got a slow Windows laprop that takes forever to do things. I hve already asked for the thread to be closed. So I'm just waiting
Thread closed at OP's request.
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
Some additional steps to the above.
If Google Play is broken, like it was on mine, you can't download the System app remover. I got it from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jumobi...-root-3-6-2019-android-apk-download/download/
(I do not know if that site is safe.)
Download APK to PC, transfer it over USB, and install it with Terminal Emulator.
Also, if you cannot download a File Explorer since Google Play is broken, try some APK like http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...-manager-4-1-6-android-apk-download/download/
(again, no idea if that site is safe.)
and install it via Terminal...
Then finally you can click the Google Play services APK. (Or just install it via terminal since by now you know how to...)
NOTE: if you have TF101 with KatKiss 4.4.4 you can't use the one marked Android 4.4W+, it fails and you will wasting hours of your time like I did - use the Android 2.3 version.
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After spending 3 hours of figuring out all the above details, I still got the "has stopped" popups, because I had created the file names in terminal as gsm instead of gms. Details are important...
I should add that I did get it working, with my manual installations etc. Thanks!
Works for hours, then PlayServices autoupdate... try 2 times.
Im using katkiss 6.0
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
Phew, good to know it wasn't only me. I've been having this Services issue for some time now on the old 4.4.4 KatKiss, googling for it, updated to 6.0.1 but the problem starts as soon as I even try to install Google Play Services in any way (either flashing GAPPS or installing afterwards with an apk). The device works fine without the Services, but then I can't use Google Play...
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
Solution to my problem... But still need to wait until mr. Google decides to solve it
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...t=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5XjF6sPef4
timppu said:
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
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Yes, there are a lot of devices which faced with this issue. The reason why Google Services stopped working is so-called NEON instruction set for ARM chips. Our tablet has Nvidia Tegra 2 chip which does not support such command set! And no, that will not be fixed!
Here's a quote from the forum (bit.ly/2luHVwu):
If this started on or about the 9th it is due to Google putting ARM neon code into the last update. Older ARM chips do not have neon code functionality and are therefore screwed.
My 6 year old Asus TF101 with a Tegra 2 processor was still running like a champ with android 6.0.1 until last week.
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Forget Google, I am on AmazonApp now Shame on you, Google. Also set my search engine back on old Yahoo
ignasigh said:
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
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I was having it stop at the "Checking Connection" step too, realized I was using the 2017 gapps package instead of the 2016 one. Check to see if you're using the correct one. However, I'm still having the "Google Services" issue.
dape16 said:
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
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I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names. UPDATE: sorry, that actually didn't work, in fact, at the moment, no matter what I try, I cannot stop it from updating at some point and having to start all over again...
I rolled back to ASUS 4.0.3 original firmware.
It is working fine for the last 5 days, as long you do not update any of Google apps. The original firmware still has Google Talk pre-installed.
The original firmware is so so slow, when compared with KatKiss 6.0.1 or KatKiss 4.4.4, but at least it is working fine. No FCs at all.
Please note that there are some recent apps that do not work with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3).
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kenpoh said:
I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names.
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Kenpoh, what version of KatKiss?
I found the format of the info in the /data/apps folder different from 4.4.4 to 5.1 to 6.0. I was unable to get things to work with fresh 5.1 ROM flashes so went to 4.4.4 and creating the folder with the "-2.apk" worked in 4.4.4. I think the bottom line is you have to create a folder name that is the same name as the .apk file (with a -2) to "confuse" the auto-update.
Now that I know I can get 4.4.4 to work, I'll see if I can get 5.1 and/or 6.0 to work and share my findings.
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
For 4.4.4, I:
- Downloaded ROM, SU, GAPPS, Google Play Services 10.0.84 from apkmirror.com
- Did a clean flash
- booted up installed ES File Explorer from terminal
- installed GPS 10.0.84
- reboot
- create folder using the "-2"
- reboot
All is well. I let everything update (including Google Play Games) and everything is running just fine.
Exterminator13 said:
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
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Thank you very much for your post. It worked flawlessly!!!
I have a Moto Xoom which is also a Tegra 2 Non-Neon device that is experiencing this Google Play Services issue -
I just had a one-on-one chat with Google support. Since I am running a rooted Moto Xoom (Omni 4.4.4), the only advice Google one-on-one support could provide was to unroot and revert back to Stock (which is 4.1.2. on the Xoom) and/or contact Motorola for support. Google seems to be unwilling to investigate fixes unless folks that are running UNROOTED Tegra2 Non-Neon devices are also experiencing the same issue.
So, if you are running a non-rooted Tegra2 device (like your ASUS TF101's) and are having this issue, please contact Google one-on-one support and let them know via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
Apaco said:
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
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For 6.0, I rebooted after first boot, then the "Skip >" option showed up during the wifi connection setup screen.
Google Maps not working
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Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
Alvera said:
Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
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Things may escalate faster if you try their one-on-one support via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
This worked! Thanks OP. As a bonus tip you can also do this from TWRP: Use the TWRP terminal emulator, switch to /data/app/ and mkdir the aformentioned gms-1 and gms-2 apk dummies.
Hey so I finally flashed a new rom on my phone (it's still optimizing so don't know if it will work or not lol)
It's the aosp extended: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...evelopment/rom-aospextended-rom-v7-3-t4148715
So I was wondering which gapps version to download?
I went to this link: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=5648
I then saw the categories so I understand my phone (J510H) is arm64?
https://www.phonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-j5-2016/sm-j510hds/
So in here i choose 10?
then there are 10 versions to pick from? which do i choose?
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=317603
Thanks for any help!
Damn found the answer:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/180142/which-version-of-gapps-to-install-for-lineage
3.Variant:
Aroma: Graphical installer of the super package while in recovery menu, it allows user to select which applications to install.
Super: Includes all Google Apps that were ever shipped on a Google device.
Stock: Recommended package that contains all Google Apps that come standard on latest Nexus/Pixel phone.
Full : Very similar to Stock version.
Mini : Smaller set of popular Google Apps with extra functionality.
Micro: Limited set of Google Apps with Gmail, Calendar Google Now with extra functionality.
Nano : Minimal installation with extra functionality.
Pico : Minimum with Google Play functionality. (Each package varies with file sizes and included Google Apps)