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[Q] Package File is Invalid

Hi, a couple of days ago I started getting this error when installing apps. At the beginning it was only a couple of apps that didn't work but it got worse and now no apps work at all. I've done EVERYTHING to fix this, the only thing that works is using a VPN to change my location, that is it.
What I've done:
-Cleared google play store data
-Removed google account and re-entered it
-Factory reset including system then re-installed the ROM
-Switched between 4 different ROMs
-Tried all kernels too
1.Stock 4.3 google edition
2.Battery King v.5 TW ROM Android 4.2.2
3. CM 10.2 Android 4.3
4. JSS15J Pure AOSP ROM Android 4.3
I live in Canada and when i change my location and IP Adress with Hideninja VPN I can install any apps. The only problem is now I can't even get that app and when i could my download speed was Extremely slow.
Anyone in Canada or anywhere else got this problem randomly a couple days ago?

Terrible Batt life after factory reset

Hi
When I first got my S5 I updated OTA to 4.4.2. Hated the restrictions but batt life was good at that point.
So after playing with the phone and installing apps batt life became bad so I reset the phone.
My Batt was still draining more quickly even after a factory reset even though restore option was unticked and no new apps after the reset I ran titanium backup and froze most of the user apps but batt drain was still bad.
In settings>battery it shows Android System as the highest percentage.
When i reset the device to factory settings when it loads up i see SuperSU and GSAM battermonitor root companion installed along with the other essential bloatware apps from Samsung . It also auto updates Chrome as well as Samsung apps like Chaton , wallet even though I turned off Autoupdate apps in the play store ?
How do I stop those Stock Apps (eg ChatOn ) from Updating ? - Chrome is not stock iirc but it also gets updated.
Im guessing my batt drain after a reset is being affected because of updates to system/bloatware apps. Whilst playing around somehow maybe have unknowingly integrated those system updates into the system rom ?
So if I accepted that OTA (guessing 4.4.4) update will all system software be fully reset to stock (whilst still retaining root via SuperSU Survival mode ) so that I can get the similar batt life/drain like when I first got the phone ?
Or what other options do i have so I can reset all the factory software to stock (no updates) ?
I have purchased and installed SuperSU and enabled survival mode.I also installed buzybox.
My second question : How do I stop Chat on ,Samsung Wallet etc from auto updating after a fresh reset ?

AzNDuD3 said:
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The update will most likely be downloaded but not installed because you are rooted. You can however flash the entire 4.4.4 rom with Mobile Odin Pro and keep root IF your device is suported. Better check that first.

Hi thx for the reply.
I just dled mobile odin and it said device not supported ? SM-G900i
What are my other options ?
Going to the Sammobile site for the rom it shows the latest 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANG3 firmware for my device SM-G900i is Android 4.4.2 not the 4.4.4 i guessed
IIs it safe If i flash from my current firmware G900IDVU1ANE1 June to an earlier dated firmware like the G900IDVU1ANC6 April ] [/I]
EDIT/B]
Sp Ive been doing abit of searching and i found Rashr as well Phils Touch Recovery that work on the Galaxy S5. Phils recovery is installed and I can boot into it . The options look similar to CWM Recovery
Im not sure which steps i should take for a fresh firmware install. And I dont want to just choose the wrong option and brick my phone
Should I choose Wipe Data/Factory Reset and then install Zip ?
Latest Firmware Reference for Galaxy S5 SM-G900I
Country/Carrier Date Version PDA Kies
Australia (Optus) 2014 August 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANG3
Australia (Optus) 2014 June 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANE1
Australia (Optus) 2014 April 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANC6

Google Play Services is incompatible with your device issue

I have a YU Yureka running Android 5.1.1 ( cm-12.1-20151007-SNAPSHOT-YOG4PAO338-tomato.zip build) with TWRP Recovery (V 2.8.6.0) and OpenGApps (open_gapps-arm64-5.1-micro-20151102.zip build).
A couple of days back I got a notification saying that I have a OTA update to my ROM (cm-12.1-20151117-SNAPSHOT-YOG7DAO1K5-tomato.zip build). After i gave it the command, it automatically downloaded and installed my update (Just like CM Updater). However, when my phone rebooted, instead the Google Now Launcher, it reverted back to Trebuchet. When I tried to install the launcher, i found that my Play Store was missing. I went to the home area (not the app list) and tapped on the Google Search Bar(which remained intact) to check for solutions when i got a message saying Google Play Services is incompatible with your device. Contact Device manufacturer for help.
I tried to boot to recovery and flash the Open GApps zip file (the same as aforementioned) but it did not flash and it gave me Error Code : 30. In the end, I formatted my device and reverted to my previous CM build.
Please help. I need to know whether i can update my phone's software without having this issue.
Does anybody else have this problem????

Yes me too ! The Google Play Services demands update as half the apps are not working and ehen updated, the 'Play Services unfortunately stops' . The pop up irritating msg does not allow to proceed with any action till the update is uninstalled ! What damn irritating ! Can anybody help !

Google play services isn't compatible with your device?

Hi,
I have Note 3 SM-N9005 International Qualcomm.
Long ago my phone has updated to Android Lolipop 5.0 (from KitKat 4.4) - OTA update with stock
Used my phone for year and a half, and few weeks ago phone gets lag from time to time.
I decide to go to FACTORY RESET (firstly try backup and reset). All go well. Phone goes like new. No lag. Good performance
BUT: one thing, one little error broke my all google apps
When android goes to automatically update google apps like GMAIL, Google Now(google), hangouts, maps and many others, system says that first have to update google play services and then this ERROR :
Google play services isn't compatible with your device
I try to reset phone without backup. Same thing
Then I go very angry and decide to read more about custom ROMS and how they install
I installed TWRP 2.8.4 first. Then I download AryaMod V8.3 TW Lollipop Official BOJ6 and follow all steps to intallation (A) : Coming from any official TW 5.0
All installation goes well and the ROM work perfect.
There is no hangouts app(I know that is old and bla bla), gmail work properly, but google(now) and other software (like STRAVA) wants to update and still wants google play services to update first. AND SAME ERROR :
Google play services isn't compatible with your device
Tried to go application manager> google play store> uninstall updates
application manager>google play services> clear cache
remove google account and re-login
same error !!!
PLEASE HELP
and sorry for my ENGLISH

Download Google play services APK from apkmirror and install through it, same happened to me yesterday and it worked like a charm.

bilalirfan said:
Download Google play services APK from apkmirror and install through it, same happened to me yesterday and it worked like a charm.
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Thanks. That worked for me

Hi !
I have the same problem as OP. I was on AryMod MM 6.0 v6 but GPS was a little problematic so I decided to go back to a stock rom. After a successful restore I couldn't access my google apps after update. I tried another stock firmware but got the same results. Older apks with .438 install correctly but the problem persists. I tried installing the latest apk from apkmirror but I get an error.

There are 27 variants of app on apkmirror, which one to download for n9005?

graczu said:
There are 27 variants of app on apkmirror, which one to download for n9005?
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findout armv7 with 480 dpi

trying that rite now, will give feedback

Android 7.0 OTA Google Play Services crashing

Hey guys,
Wanted to try and find out whether anyone else is experiencing issues with Google Play Services (9.4.52) crashing after upgrading to Nougat OTA?
I thought I may have a botched install so tried the following:
- Cleared cache
- Reset and didn't restore from backup
- Reset and only installed stock apps
- Safe mode
- Cleared Google Play Services data
- Unsubscribed from all Google beta testing apps
I still can't figure this one out, even after a hard reset back to stock it still kicks up a play services crash about once ever 10-20 minutes... very weird... and frustrating
Anyone else had this issue? Or got any suggestions?

I had the exact same problem after accepting OTA yesterday via the beta program. I was on 6.0.1 on my 6P (no root, no custom rom, locked boot-loader). All Google Apps and Services crash including Messenger (SMS). I performed a hard reset with no luck. I flashed OTA with no luck. Only solution was to unlock boot-loader, flash recovery, and go back to stock. I will try again today.

cybrdude said:
I had the exact same problem after accepting OTA yesterday via the beta program. I was on 6.0.1 on my 6P (no root, no custom rom, locked boot-loader). All Google Apps and Services crash including Messenger (SMS). I performed a hard reset with no luck. I flashed OTA with no luck. Only solution was to unlock boot-loader, flash recovery, and go back to stock. I will try again today.
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Will try that method instead, the crashes have died down again but I can't find any correlation between specific apps and what's causing the crashes! If I find a solution I'll post.

I think there may be a problem with the final release. It seems Google pulled 7.0 from their factory images site. I downloaded 7.0 for nexus 6, 6P and 9 earlier today and only the download for the Nexus 9 is still available. I don't know which version is giving you a problem but on the Nexus 6P Google earlier posted version MTC20F. I was going to flash it this evening but I think I'll wait and see what version they post back to the factory image site.

Google has finally posted the OTA and Full ROM images for 7.0. Both have the exact same problem on my 6P. All Google Services and Apps crash and the phone reboots randomly (often). I am at a loss. Obviously issues exist with 7.0 and 6P. Google seriously needs to address this non-sense.