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[23AUG] "Hacked" Play Store 3.8.17.4 (Wishlist, delta "smart" updates, gift cards)

[23AUG] "Hacked" Play Store 3.8.17.4 (Wishlist, delta "smart" updates, gift cards)
Hey guys,
I was looking for this yesterday and I found nothing, so I decided to "hack" the Play Store apk myself.
It's just 3.8.17 Play Store with Wishlist and (US only for now) gift cards activated.
How to install (or update)
1. Make a nandroid or backup Play Store by Titanium
2. Go to Settings » Apps » All » Google Play Store, tap "Uninstall updates" (if active) and confirm
3. Download my APK, place it on /sdcard and rename to Phonesky.apk
4. In Root Explorer (or any other file explorer that uses root permissions, but don't use ES File Explorer) go to /system/app and remove Phonesky.apk
---4.1. If you see any com.android.vending-*.apk file in this directory, remove it too
5. Copy Phonesky.apk from /sdcard to /system/app
6. Reboot
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Screenshots
Code:
https://plus.google.com/photos/103113367881493800003/albums/5777438263662654481
or
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.344071545674005.80514.100002134861260&type=3
Changelog
3.8.17.4-2
FC fix
3.8.17.4-1
updated to 3.8.17
something big is coming!
3.8.16.4
based on the latest Play Store 3.8.16 (nothing new - updated DE, FA, JA translations and minor bug fixes)
3.8.15.4
mobile connection emulation when over Wi-fi (Store thinks you're over 3G and activates Smart [delta] Updates - downloads only small part of every update instead of a whole file)
increased cache size
easter egg (ha! find it!)
buf fixes and performance improvements
3.8.15.3
removed device restrictions (you can install every app available in Play Store - even if your device isn't compatibile)
Store won't update itself to any newer version
3.8.15.2
bug fixes
3.8.15.1
first release
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DOWNLOAD
Code:
https://hotfile.com/list/2079715/2f98b65
Tested on Galaxy Nexus w/ Jelly Bean (CM10, clean build) - it just works.
Disclaimer: Do NOT reupload the APK. Link to this thread instead. Thanks.
Twitter: @maciej (don't donate, just follow )

What exactly does this do? Aren't giftcards already enabled?

atrix4g18 said:
What exactly does this do? Aren't giftcards already enabled?
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They aren't. It enables both them and wishlist. Both are fully usable, however there's no way to buy any gift code ATM

Got a better link? On my phone it wnt let me copy the text to put in my browser
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InfantryMarc said:
Got a better link? On my phone it wnt let me copy the text to put in my browser
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app
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Code:
http://bit.ly/playstoregift

Works awesome thanks.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app

webDeWo said:
Hey guys,
I was looking for this yesterday and I found nothing, so I decided to "hack" the Play Store apk myself.
It's just 3.8.15 Play Store with Wishlist and (US only for now) gift cards activated.
How to install (or update)
Screenshots
Code:
https://plus.google.com/photos/103113367881493800003/albums/5777438263662654481
or
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.344071545674005.80514.100002134861260&type=3
Changelog
DOWNLOAD
Code:
https://hotfile.com/list/2079715/2f98b65
Tested on Galaxy Nexus w/ Jelly Bean (CM10, clean build) - it just works.
Disclaimer: Do NOT reupload the APK. Link to this thread instead. Thanks.
Twitter: @maciej (don't donate, just follow )
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Can I ask if this is dpi hacked? As in for those who have a dpi of 162 like me it will fix the market incompatibility error?
If not how can I hack it to force the market to use a set dpi? Instead of reading my build.prop?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

elesbb said:
Can I ask if this is dpi hacked? As in for those who have a dpi of 162 like me it will fix the market incompatibility error?
If not how can I hack it to force the market to use a set dpi? Instead of reading my build.prop?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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Nope, it's not. I can hack it if you want.

elesbb said:
Can I ask if this is dpi hacked? As in for those who have a dpi of 162 like me it will fix the market incompatibility error?
If not how can I hack it to force the market to use a set dpi? Instead of reading my build.prop?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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OK, updated to 3.8.15.3. See changelog.

webDeWo, Does it work for GB 2.3.4 ?

seksith said:
webDeWo, Does it work for GB 2.3.4 ?
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Android 2.2+. Assuming: yes.

I dont understand, this version let the download payable apps?
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turko9999 said:
I dont understand, this version let the download payable apps?
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Nope. It lets you download apps unavailable in your country (they aren't shown in search results!) or for your device. It also lets you access and manage your Wishlist and gift cards.

Is that possible to free download to payable apps, can u do it?
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It's impossible and illegal. Do not even ask for it.

Nice work webDeWo. Imma download this now. Funny how you hack a app that is free but not yet available now people want you to start getting apps for free. smh.

Hi, and thanks for sharing your work.
I have one question though : if I install an app while on the play store website on the PC, it will still download it to my phone with this hacked store ?
I'm sorry if I don't make any sense, English isn't my native language.

AngelFeoras said:
Hi, and thanks for sharing your work.
I have one question though : if I install an app while on the play store website on the PC, it will still download it to my phone with this hacked store ?
I'm sorry if I don't make any sense, English isn't my native language.
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Unfortunately, I don't know what you mean

webDeWo said:
Nope, it's not. I can hack it if you want.
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Can I ask what you did to change it? I've been trying to figure this out for the longest time. Plus sorry to be a pain but can you get rid of just device restrictions and not auto updating the market? I wouldn't mind if the market updated itself
webDeWo said:
OK, updated to 3.8.15.3. See changelog.
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---------- Post added at 08:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:42 PM ----------
AngelFeoras said:
Hi, and thanks for sharing your work.
I have one question though : if I install an app while on the play store website on the PC, it will still download it to my phone with this hacked store ?
I'm sorry if I don't make any sense, English isn't my native language.
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the answer is yes.
webDeWo said:
Unfortunately, I don't know what you mean
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He's talking about going to play. Google. Com and installing an app from there. But Google services framework is what handles that (if I'm not mistaken)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

I just modified the function that checks whether the application is available for user to always return true. Simple, isn't it?

[Request] FM Radio APK

Would someone kindly post the FM Radio apk from the international version of the G2? Would like to try it on my NA variant. Thanks.

I like 4shared file "com.lge.fmradio.apk" - http://www.4shared.com/android/A2O_2uOs/comlgefmradio.html
-LG G2

kcharng said:
I like 4shared file "com.lge.fmradio.apk" - http://www.4shared.com/android/A2O_2uOs/comlgefmradio.html
-LG G2
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Says "invalid link"

'com.lge.fmradio.apk' is unavailable. This file was deleted.

Here is the apk from my D802
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10819745/com.lge.fmradio_4.3.10.apk

So I put this in apps and set permissions. Doesn't show up after reboot.
Tried to install it, and it won't install. Am I missing something here?
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk 2

holeshot77 said:
So I put this in apps and set permissions. Doesn't show up after reboot.
Tried to install it, and it won't install. Am I missing something here?
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk 2
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Same. The manifest seems to reference some hidden menu. Anyway, it's beyond my understanding. Hopefully brighter minds can help

Uploaded last night, not sure why it is deleted. Do you have email I can sent it to you?
-LG G2
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Re upload again this morning. Here is the link. I like 4shared file "com.lge.fmradio.apk" - http://www.4shared.com/android/AlWJ9Squ/comlgefmradio.html
-LG G2

Two questions: 1. Will this work with ATT version? 2. Am I doing something wrong? I d/l, move to app folder and set permissions, but get "app not installed" message when I try to install.

Duke0fNasty said:
Two questions: 1. Will this work with ATT version? 2. Am I doing something wrong? I d/l, move to app folder and set permissions, but get "app not installed" message when I try to install.
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Same here. I get it to system/app and reboot. Nothing. Won't install for me either and I'm on art as well
Sent from my LG-D800 using xda app-developers app

Where does the APK file need to go, do you need to run the APK, and what permissions need to be used??
Thank you

Just wondering does anyone have any more info on this??
Has anyone got this to work on a Verizon Phone ??
Might there need to be a second file to go with this??
Also it is not clear where to put the file and or if people should run the APK once the have it on the phone.
Thank you

It doesnt work like that guys,you cant just install it.It goes along with more than one file ( i think 3..) and there is work to be done possibly from a developer,in order for the phone to recognize it.

woof123 said:
It doesnt work like that guys,you cant just install it.It goes along with more than one file ( i think 3..) and there is work to be done possibly from a developer,in order for the phone to recognize it.
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I was kind of thinking that we would need more then just the one file.
Maybe someone can chime in on this and figure out what the other files are??
Thank you

sg30364 said:
Here is the apk from my D802
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10819745/com.lge.fmradio_4.3.10.apk
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"APP NOT INSTALLED" says

Why don't you just install NextRadio from Google Play store?

jigwashere said:
Why don't you just install NextRadio from Google Play store?
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This. Works perfectly for Sprint LS980 - not sure about other carriers.

NextRadio only lists compatibility with some Sprint phones. I don't know if OP can somehow sideload it to make it work.

Any way to install the radio APK?
I have an international LG G2 (802), which came with a radio app.
I would like to reinstall it, now that I've install Cyanogenmod.
Can this be done somehow?
Thanks!

ethan1701A said:
I have an international LG G2 (802), which came with a radio app.
I would like to reinstall it, now that I've install Cyanogenmod.
Can this be done somehow?
Thanks!
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No - but you can use Mike Reid's Spirit2 - works well on CM11

anyone with android wear apk?

Can anyone upload the official android wear apk?
I can't find it on play store
Thanks

telis12 said:
Can anyone upload the official android wear apk?
I can't find it on play store
Thanks
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Opens this link play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.wearable.app and click the Become a Tester button to opt-in to the preview version of the app. You should be able to see the app in play store after a few mins.

michaelma23 said:
Opens this link play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.wearable.app and click the Become a Tester button to opt-in to the preview version of the app. You should be able to see the app in play store after a few mins.
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The link doesn't work...
Can anyone upload the APK please? :angel:

Hreidmar said:
The link doesn't work...
Can anyone upload the APK please? :angel:
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Same. Might be USA only. Upload please.

tomgreen99 said:
Same. Might be USA only. Upload please.
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I'm in the USA. It won't work for me either.

I downloaded it from here:
http://www.giga.de/downloads/android-wear/downloading/?id=76228&post_id=2532817 (German IT News Website)

muml said:
I downloaded it from here:
http://www.giga.de/downloads/android-wear/downloading/?id=76228&post_id=2532817 (German IT News Website)
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Thank you very much for the APK but for some reason it will not instal even though that I'm running CM 4.4.2

Connect Android Wear App with Emulator
Hi,
Installed the above Wear apk succesfully, and it is running.
Did anyone succeed in linking this new Android Wear apk to the AndroidWear Emulator?
The Android Wear Preview connected over USB cable using adb -d forward tcp:5601 tcp:5601.
The Wear apk has an option to connect to the emulator, but using the USB cable its not connecting.
Can it only connect over Bluetooth?
Edwin

Can anyone upload the newest play services and search? I'm getting a notice to update and it takes me to the play store but no update is available for me.
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anidrin said:
Can anyone upload the newest play services and search? I'm getting a notice to update and it takes me to the play store but no update is available for me.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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This post has everything from Android L, including fonts, keyboard, google play services, google search, etc.: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796019

I would just wait for official to drop. Im guessing Wednesday since thats when google likes to do things.

tomgreen99 said:
Same. Might be USA only. Upload please.
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Pls upload pls

It's released in the Google Play Store. Just look for Android Wear
Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...lic-not-that-you-can-do-anything-with-it-yet/

Me I am going to wait until I get the watch, the app is of no use to me until then.

OnePlus 2 Apps

Hi.
Can anyone who has purchased the OP2 upload a copy of the following apps (apks):
Launcher
Camera
Gallery
Audio manager
And any other OxygenOS specific apps
OR
Upload a full system dump.
Thanks
Shawn

Shawn5162 said:
Hi.
Can anyone who has purchased the OP2 upload a copy of the following apps (apks):
Launcher
Camera
Gallery
Audio manager
And any other OxygenOS specific apps
OR
Upload a full system dump.
Thanks
Shawn
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+1 !
I'm looking forward to these apps to.
Hope somebody who got the phone upload a dump soon.

I wants the launcher

launcher and camera for me

Here's an archive with all the apps (odexed):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1WgAwb79dTuQU0xUmxuUy01TlE/view?usp=docslist_api
Now we need someone to deodex everything.

Evolitist said:
Here's an archive with all the apps (odexed):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1WgAwb79dTuQU0xUmxuUy01TlE/view?usp=docslist_api
Now we need someone to deodex everything.
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no framework folder?

You can take the launcher from a h2os rom, it's the same.
Sent from my bacon!!!!!

NickosD said:
You can take the launcher from a h2os rom, it's the same.
Sent from my bacon!!!!!
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Can you port the launcher and give it to me please?

Why would you want the launcher? The main difference is the shelf (which doesn't have that much to offer imo but prove me wrong!).

Akhayev said:
Can you port the launcher and give it to me please?
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Just go and grab it from OnePlus One section you lazy...
Sent from my bacon!!!!!

I'm interested in the launcher too (Shelf and icons seems nice), I'm willing to port it too but can't find OnePlus 2's framework-res.apk without which it's not possible to decompile the APK, and unfortunately downloading the whole ROM will be pretty heavy for my data plan. :/ It would be nice if anyone would upload the framework-res.apk file, then people can start porting other apps like camera etc. too!

XxNiKxX said:
I'm interested in the launcher too (Shelf and icons seems nice), I'm willing to port it too but can't find OnePlus 2's framework-res.apk without which it's not possible to decompile the APK, and unfortunately downloading the whole ROM will be pretty heavy for my data plan. :/ It would be nice if anyone would upload the framework-res.apk file, then people can start porting other apps like camera etc. too!
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Not familiar with sharing system apk's, but I basically copied mine straight from its location and uploaded it to AFH, link is below. If it doesn't work like that, allow me to facepalm myself and please give me some instructions on how to get it done the right way then.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798001

Waterdroid said:
Not familiar with sharing system apk's, but I basically copied mine straight from its location and uploaded it to AFH, link is below. If it doesn't work like that, allow me to facepalm myself and please give me some instructions on how to get it done the right way then.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798001
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It should work fine, thanks!

XxNiKxX said:
It should work fine, thanks!
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Let me know when you'd need a tester! Having a Nexus 5, 9, Moto G and Moto G 2014 here to test out.

Is the audio manager different from OnePlus One?

NickosD said:
Just go and grab it from OnePlus One section you lazy...
Sent from my bacon!!!!!
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Sorry but ive been looking for it but I couldn't find it

Shelf Launcher APK
NickosD said:
Just go and grab it from OnePlus One section you lazy...
Sent from my bacon!!!!!
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I've downloaded it from this link (https://mega.nz/#F!cxEAHZqR!Fo2_mch62Wvl764OhEztQQ) in this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/apps-deodexed-oxygenos-2-0-apps-t3178472). I've tried installing it on CM12.1 but it doesn't seem to be compatible. I'd like someone to make it work for everyone of us who wants it, so please difuse the message.

google keybaord giving me trouble w/ reinstall [solved]

Seems pure nexus had some weird bug going to the latest version from the one before it, had to clean flash :/ instead of usual upgrade route to fix it.
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running purenexus and my google keyboard app seemingly won't uninstall. It was installed to system first, I updated my ROM to latest version and then updated the keyboard app and then it began crashing when selecting settings. uninstalled it and deleted from app and app priv folders.. and when i reinstall i get the error in the pic attached.
i just want my google keyboard back lol i don't like using flesky. thanks! image for reference below...
http://imgur.com/a/1HPQw

anyone? also... please.

drago10029 said:
anyone? also... please.
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Hello... There's no picture attached...

5.1 said:
Hello... There's no picture attached...
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thanks for telling me. i def uploaded an image. XDA servers slackin... anyway imgur link in OP instead.

drago10029 said:
thanks for telling me. i def uploaded an image. XDA servers slackin... anyway imgur link in OP instead.
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Hey... I don't know how to get your Gboard back... I've read about it FC with 03-17 PureNexus release. Not sure it was in the N6P or Pixel XL forum.
If you want, I have a temporary fix for you. I guess you know about "Them Ready Gapps"?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps-themeable-hangouts-layers-cmte-t3113192
This is a link for their last zip: http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install in TWRP with aroma installer. Once launched, select only gboard. It should put the app back in the proper place. Once installed, you can go to the playstore and update it normally if you wish...
Good luck... :good:

5.1 said:
Hey... I don't know how to get your Gboard back... I've read about it FC with 03-17 PureNexus release. Not sure it was in the N6P or Pixel XL forum.
If you want, I have a temporary fix for you. I guess you know about "Them Ready Gapps"?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps-themeable-hangouts-layers-cmte-t3113192
This is a link for their last zip: http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install in TWRP with aroma installer. Once launched, select only gboard. It should put the app back in the proper place. Once installed, you can go to the playstore and update it normally if you wish...
Good luck... :good:
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hmm there's no aroma installer for google apps. just a flashable hanngouts apk

drago10029 said:
hmm there's no aroma installer for google apps. just a flashable hanngouts apk
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Lol, I added a link pointing to a zip under the XDA link..:
http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install from TWRP. In Aroma installer, only select gboard.
Good luck...

5.1 said:
Lol, I added a link pointing to a zip under the XDA link..:
http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install from TWRP. In Aroma installer, only select gboard.
Good luck...
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link above just loads and loads for me. maybe site is down

drago10029 said:
link above just loads and loads for me. maybe site is down
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Ah really?! Works just fine for me. Sorry...
Good luck...