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Android 4.3 Needs To Bring Back The Default Browser!

I love my new Nexus 7 but the lack of the default Browser is rather painful for me to do without. Does anyone else miss that Browser? The ability to never see the address bar as it frees up screen real estate as well as the Quick Controls, which I find are superior to any browser on Google Play, are the main reasons I want to see this browser back on Android 4.3. I already tried to install BrowserGoogle.apk and it just will not install. I wonder is anyone up to making this work for 4.3?

Tha Watcher said:
I love my new Nexus 7 but the lack of the default Browser is rather painful for me to do without. Does anyone else miss that Browser? The ability to never see the address bar as it frees up screen real estate as well as the Quick Controls, which I find are superior to any browser on Google Play, are the main reasons I want to see this browser back on Android 4.3. I already tried to install BrowserGoogle.apk and it just will not install. I wonder is anyone up to making this work for 4.3?
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Once root is available you can grab the apk here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377610 :good:

stiggy2012 said:
Once root is available you can grab the apk here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377610 :good:
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Thanks, but that one won't install either.

You should just accept that it's not coming back, just like SD card support

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.aospinstaller&hl=en
It'll say device not supported when you click to run it, but it works.
Install the flash player attached after.

Tha Watcher said:
Thanks, but that one won't install either.
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You can't just install the standard browser like other apk's:
Once you have root, remount /system rw.
Copy the browser.apk I linked before to /system/apps
Rename browserproviderproxy.apk and .odex to something else
Ensure the permissions on browser.apk are 664 (rw-rw-r--)
Reboot
ES file explorer can be used for everything if you're not comfortable doing it from a shell session.
Ta,

stiggy2012 said:
You can't just install the standard browser like other apk's:
Once you have root, remount /system rw.
Copy the browser.apk I linked before to /system/apps
Rename browserproviderproxy.apk and .odex to something else
Ensure the permissions on browser.apk are 664 (rw-rw-r--)
Reboot
ES file explorer can be used for everything if you're not comfortable doing it from a shell session.
Ta,
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^ thats what the app does above...

tweaked said:
^ thats what the app does above...
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I've used that app myself before, works great HOWEVER the version linked above is from 4.3 rather than 4.2.2. It doesn't look like the app has been updated for 4.3 yet.
There aren't any noticeable changes in the 4.3 version though anyway as far as I can tell, so whatever works for you really.

stiggy2012 said:
I've used that app myself before, works great HOWEVER the version linked above is from 4.3 rather than 4.2.2. It doesn't look like the app has been updated for 4.3 yet.
There aren't any noticeable changes in the 4.3 version though anyway as far as I can tell, so whatever works for you really.
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Im not sure I follow your logic.
The APK it installs is from 4.0 for the browser and the Flash is from ICS....What difference does it make if the app to install it is for 4.2.2..Almost every single App I have installed from playstore is from 4.2 or bellow....Not to mention Most of these peeps here wont even want to change the name of an app, then place it in a folder, then change its permissions. Hell just the fact that this thread was started shows that most won't even search for the how to.

tweaked said:
Im not sure I follow your logic.
The APK it installs is from 4.0 for the browser and the Flash is from ICS....What difference does it make if the app to install it is for 4.2.2..Almost every single App I have installed from playstore is from 4.2 or bellow....Not to mention Most of these peeps here wont even want to change the name of an app, then place it in a folder, then change its permissions. Hell just the fact that this thread was started shows that most won't even search for the how to.
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I'm not talking about the app to install it, I'm talking about the version of browser.apk the app installs. I didn't realise it was the 4.0 version of browser installed, I assumed it would be the version taken from aosp 4.2.2 and would be updated to install the version from 4.3 shortly. Why isn't it installing the latest version of browser available? Only reason I can think of is for compatability maybe?
Similarly, I would always reccomend downloading the latest version of flash directly from the adobe website than using some apk posted on xda, personally. If people can't be bothered and the shortcut methods work fine for them then great! But there's no harm in giving the info on how to do it manually. Knowledge is power!

stiggy2012 said:
I'm not talking about the app to install it, I'm talking about the version of browser.apk the app installs. I didn't realise it was the 4.0 version of browser installed, I assumed it would be the version taken from aosp 4.2.2 and would be updated to install the version from 4.3 shortly. Why isn't it installing the latest version of browser available? Only reason I can think of is for compatability maybe?
Similarly, I would always reccomend downloading the latest version of flash directly from the adobe website than using some apk posted on xda, personally. If people can't be bothered and the shortcut methods work fine for them then great! But there's no harm in giving the info on how to do it manually. Knowledge is power!
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Ahhh gotcha. :good:

I appreciate it guys but when I was trying to root, I got my new Nexus 7 stuck on Fastboot mode screen. It's no longer recognizing USB through the PC. I can't pull the battery, power + - vol doesn't work. Is this thing bricked?

Tha Watcher said:
I appreciate it guys but when I was trying to root, I got my new Nexus 7 stuck on Fastboot mode screen. It's no longer recognizing USB through the PC. I can't pull the battery, power + - vol doesn't work. Is this thing bricked?
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If the bootloader won't load. Then yes, its bricked...

tweaked said:
If the bootloader won't load. Then yes, its bricked...
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Sorry... I had to hold power + - vol a little while longer. It's up now. Thanks for your help. I'm going to do some thorough research so I can properly root this thing.

tweaked said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.aospinstaller&hl=en
It'll say device not supported when you click to run it, but it works.
Install the flash player attached after.
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This is what I was looking for. I appreciate your help for a noob like me.

Tha Watcher said:
This is what I was looking for. I appreciate your help for a noob like me.
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You are welcome.

This is perfect thanks for posting. Sadly I have three websites I use for work that are flash intensive.

So much flaming, so little time.
Take it elsewhere kids. Unless it relates to helping the OP get an AOSP browser, do not post it.

Do you know anything about the AOSP Browser Installer in the Play Store ?
What is this browser ?
I installed it and it took 5 minutes the the device to reboot ... then it seemed to factory reset my device kinda ... all the google apps were older from when I updated recently. Also, every app that had been purchased was gone ... I had to re-install and it gets worse before I could re-install I had to go into the /data/data folder and delete the paid app's folder then it would install ... not sure why this happened it was a pain to do this, is their any tool that could have fixed this ?

Google should have never removed it from these devices on the stock ROMs. Chrome even today is still not as smooth.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

[Q] google now is not available ???

Hi .. When I flashed the 4.4 rom on nexus 4 .. Google now is not working anymore .. It was working on 4.3 .. I have set the language on US English and I downloaded the google now2.7 apk and when I installed it it says app not installed so .. Any solutions?

meedoo1997 said:
Hi .. When I flashed the 4.4 rom on nexus 4 .. Google now is not working anymore .. It was working on 4.3 .. I have set the language on US English and I downloaded the google now2.7 apk and when I installed it it says app not installed so .. Any solutions?
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http://phandroid.com/2013/11/13/google-search-update-fixes-gel-and-new-google-now-cards/

Goku80 said:
http://phandroid.com/2013/11/13/google-search-update-fixes-gel-and-new-google-now-cards/
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Still . no left Google now .. No cards .. And the widget says Google now is not available

meedoo1997 said:
Still . no left Google now .. No cards .. And the widget says Google now is not available
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1. go to any empty space on your homescreen, long press the empty space, press setting, turn on google now.
2. if you dont have an option to enable google now there, install google search then try again.

simms22 said:
1. go to any empty space on your homescreen, long press the empty space, press setting, turn on google now.
2. if you dont have an option to enable google now there, install google search then try again.
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1- I don't have the option (I had it in 4.3)
2- I tried it and it didn't work ...
I tried the 2.7 version of Google search and i couldn't install it .. It says app not installed

meedoo1997 said:
1- I don't have the option (I had it in 4.3)
2- I tried it and it didn't work ...
I tried the 2.7 version of Google search and i couldn't install it .. It says app not installed
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Maybe reflashing the ROM you are on
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

meedoo1997 said:
1- I don't have the option (I had it in 4.3)
2- I tried it and it didn't work ...
I tried the 2.7 version of Google search and i couldn't install it .. It says app not installed
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why are you trying version 2.7? we are on version 3+ now. go to the play store to get it, not some sideloaded version.

Goku80 said:
Maybe reflashing the ROM you are on
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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im on the stock 4.4 and its not only me .. a lot of people have this problem..

simms22 said:
why are you trying version 2.7? we are on version 3+ now. go to the play store to get it, not some sideloaded version.
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well because theres a solution here about getting the 2.6 and update it .. but it required root .. so i'll be so thankful if theres a modified 2.6google search working on 4.4

meedoo1997 said:
im on the stock 4.4 and its not only me .. a lot of people have this problem..
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must off been a bad flash or something...do not know what else to say...have you done the usual going into settings and clearing cache and data?

Google product forums are filled with this complaint. It's not a bad flash, Google Now is just not there for some users.

Goku80 said:
must off been a bad flash or something...do not know what else to say...have you done the usual going into settings and clearing cache and data?
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yep .. clear cache .. uninstall updates .. factory reset .. didnt work

i have removed my google account and cleared data and cache of google search and when i enter the google search i get the screen of google now and i clicked next and yes im in .. but it says sign in to your account and this is the problem .. when i sign in .. no cards shown no google now .. so its seems the problem is from the gmail .. any solutions??

meedoo1997 said:
well because theres a solution here about getting the 2.6 and update it .. but it required root .. so i'll be so thankful if theres a modified 2.6google search working on 4.4
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Google Search 2.6 works on Kitkat but first you have to uninstall the new version. The reason why it can activate Google Now as opposed to the newer versions is because it does not check the location settings.

I wonder if anyone figured how to get Google Now back so far.

kzakhar said:
I wonder if anyone figured how to get Google Now back so far.
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I had the same issue since updated my N4 to 4.4 via official factory image.
Here's my solution but requires ROOT!
1) If you're using new GE launcher (it's integrated with Google Search app), uninstall it and choose default N4 Android 4.4 launcher.
2) Clear data and cache for currently installed Google Search app and uninstall updates, it should revert back to 3.0 version.
3) Download Google Search 2.6.7 here. Rename it to velvet.apk DO NOT INSTALL!
4) Open your favorite file manager with root option (I use Solid Explorer). Navigate to root/data/dalvik-cache and delete [email protected]@[email protected]
5) Navigate to root/system/priv-app, firstly backup velvet.apk and then delete it.
6) Copy velvet.apk file that you just downloaded and renamed to the same directory root/system/priv-app and change permission to 644.
7) Reboot device
8) Open Google Search app Google now opt-in options will appear, agree and go on.
9) Open Play Store and update Google Search to lastest 3.1 version.
10) Again navigate to root/system/priv-app and restore system original velvet.apk which you just backed up. It is important because when new OTA arrives for yoiur device it will check all root/system/ directory for any changes. OTA update will fail if it detects that user changed system files.
11) Reboot device once again
Google now should work without problem. Also now you can install new GEL, it should work with new Google now features including dedicated left panel on home screen.

I appreciate your effort, but it is not really a solution: nobody should be forced to root their device to get back some functionality, which was accessible before the upgrade.

off course not. But it's best way to fix this issue if you already rooted your device for some other purposes.
I was seeking for solution since updated to 4.4 for 2 days. Tried different methods, with and without root but nothing helped.
It seems like users should wait Google's response for this issue to get a fix.

orkhanahmadov said:
I had the same issue since updated my N4 to 4.4 via official factory image.
Here's my solution but requires ROOT!
1) If you're using new GE launcher (it's integrated with Google Search app), uninstall it and choose default N4 Android 4.4 launcher.
2) Clear data and cache for currently installed Google Search app and uninstall updates, it should revert back to 3.0 version.
3) Download Google Search 2.6.7 here. Rename it to velvet.apk DO NOT INSTALL!
4) Open your favorite file manager with root option (I use Solid Explorer). Navigate to root/data/dalvik-cache and delete [email protected]@[email protected]
5) Navigate to root/system/priv-app and delete velvet.apk
6) Copy velvet.apk file that you just downloaded and renamed to the same directory root/system/priv-app and change permission to 644.
7) Reboot device
8) Open Google Search app Google now opt-in options will appear, agree and go on.
9) Open Play Store and update Google Search to lastest 3.1 version.
Now Google now should work without problem. Also now you can install new GEL, it should work with new Google now features including dedicated left panel on home screen.
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How do you grant root access on a 4.4 running Nexus 4? I have an unlocked bootloader and i rather not to flash a costume recovery.
Edit: never mind, figured.

Goku80 said:
must off been a bad flash or something...do not know what else to say...have you done the usual going into settings and clearing cache and data?
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I have the Nexus 4 and the OTA 4.4 + factory reset - same problem, also no KitKat launcher

cant reinstall Google Search

Hi, I've got a problem I cant fix.
I wanted to downgrade Google Search so I uninstalled updates and it went back to stock. I then installed the version I wanted. v3.1
Now, this is my problem. I DONT want it to show in Google Play as an update so I tried to make a updated APK like I have with many other apps where I like older versions.
Now I used Lucky Patcher and that didn't like making the modded APK but it did back a backup. So I clicked RESTORE BACKUP. and guess what? It deleted the app instead of restoring it.
Now when I try to install it from either any APK or even directly from Google Play it keeps saying the device is full and fails to install.
I have over 1GB free. I've deleted about 10 apps and still keeps saying device is full. I've reinstalled those 10 apps and they fit and install without problems and I still have over 1GB free.
HOW do i get Google Search reinstalled? I dont want to reflash it as I will loose ROOT and that was a big enough ***** to install the first time.
I have a stock recovery menu. Rooted Galaxy S4 i9505 4.3 official firmware.
I did delete delvik cache and the cache in recovery menu.
I cant find any other ways to restore it? I tried titanium backup with the backup I have of it but that never ends when I click restore. It doesn't finish, doesn't do anything just sits there saying its restoring but never stops still I kill it even after 30 mins it was still restoring.
Anyone??
I did try Titanium Backup and made a update.zip and that fails both from SDCARD and ADB as its not signed and its stock recovery.
Do I have to install a custom recovery? Can I use the one I used with 4.2.2 or do I have to get a 4.3 version? That was i9505-cwm-recovery-6.0.3.2-4.tar

Anyone?
I'm stumped. I dont have a clue whats going on and why it wont install and why its saying its full when its got 1GB free.

NakedFaerie said:
Hi, I've got a problem I cant fix.
I wanted to downgrade Google Search so I uninstalled updates and it went back to stock. I then installed the version I wanted. v3.1
Now, this is my problem. I DONT want it to show in Google Play as an update so I tried to make a updated APK like I have with many other apps where I like older versions.
Now I used Lucky Patcher and that didn't like making the modded APK but it did back a backup. So I clicked RESTORE BACKUP. and guess what? It deleted the app instead of restoring it.
Now when I try to install it from either any APK or even directly from Google Play it keeps saying the device is full and fails to install.
I have over 1GB free. I've deleted about 10 apps and still keeps saying device is full. I've reinstalled those 10 apps and they fit and install without problems and I still have over 1GB free.
HOW do i get Google Search reinstalled? I dont want to reflash it as I will loose ROOT and that was a big enough ***** to install the first time.
I have a stock recovery menu. Rooted Galaxy S4 i9505 4.3 official firmware.
I did delete delvik cache and the cache in recovery menu.
I cant find any other ways to restore it? I tried titanium backup with the backup I have of it but that never ends when I click restore. It doesn't finish, doesn't do anything just sits there saying its restoring but never stops still I kill it even after 30 mins it was still restoring.
Anyone??
I did try Titanium Backup and made a update.zip and that fails both from SDCARD and ADB as its not signed and its stock recovery.
Do I have to install a custom recovery? Can I use the one I used with 4.2.2 or do I have to get a 4.3 version? That was i9505-cwm-recovery-6.0.3.2-4.tar
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Im be honest with you
Happened to me once and unfortunately solved by flashing stock again

RubbaBand said:
Im be honest with you
Happened to me once and unfortunately solved by flashing stock again
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Thanks for the reply.
Was hoping not to do that.
BUT, everything still works without it anyway and as it stole the use of my Bluetooth button it wont be missed but I do like the Google Now alerts.
What happened with me was the latest few versions stole the link to the bluetooth button. Before when you pressed the button you had the option of S-Voice or Google Search and now the newer versions dont have that option and always use Google Search and you have no way to revert back to S-Voice. I had Google Search disabled for a while but I want to use Google Now so I need the app but not the new version so an old version works fine. I think the last is 3.1? I didn't try 3.2 but I know 3.4 has that forced Google Search now.

RubbaBand said:
Im be honest with you
Happened to me once and unfortunately solved by flashing stock again
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I got it installed and fixed a few other apps at the same time.
I went to root /data/data and found the google search was a 0kb file so I deleted it and it installed fine after that. I also had a few other apps that were playing up so I deleted those folders and they now install and work fine.
So in the end no need to reflash just remove the corrupt files and its all fixed.
I did find out Google Search 3.3 is the last of the good versions, 3.4 is when it steals your bluetooth's connection and uses it for its own without letting you choose default.
As S-Voice is a Samsung feature those not with a Samsung phone wont care but those like me that use S-Voice will be annoyed that the latest Google Search removes the choice. I recommend to disable so it goes back to default version then get v3.3 and install that and use an app to remove it from updating in Google Play then all will be good.

it's solved right?
but anyway maybe you could try to flash gapps . Don't now if it will works but i good to try anyway ;D

NakedFaerie said:
Anyone?
I'm stumped. I dont have a clue whats going on and why it wont install and why its saying its full when its got 1GB free.
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When uninstalling on stock, you only delete apk file. You have also to delete corresponding odex odex file in system/
Then, you have to remove also corresponding folder in system/data/data
Then, you can try to reinstall the app.

petrusconsult said:
When uninstalling on stock, you only delete apk file. You have also to delete corresponding odex odex file in system/
Then, you have to remove also corresponding folder in system/data/data
Then, you can try to reinstall the app.
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I fixed it. There was a corrupt file in /data/data and as soon as I deleted it, it finally installed fine after that.
Now trying to stop Google Play from upgrading and also removing it from the update list is another problem.

NakedFaerie said:
I fixed it. There was a corrupt file in /data/data and as soon as I deleted it, it finally installed fine after that.
Now trying to stop Google Play from upgrading and also removing it from the update list is another problem.
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You have to enter the GPlay Shop's setting and disabla autoupdate.

petrusconsult said:
You have to enter the GPlay Shop's setting and disabla autoupdate.
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I do that and it doesn't work with Titanium Backup.
I want to remove it completely so it doesnt even see it in the Google play store.
In Titanium Backup you can remove it from Google Play but that option doesn't work as I've had it removed twice and its updated both times.
So far its working. I've turned it into a user app and removed it from the store and its not updated yet but I will give it till tomorrow and if it auto updated like the last 2 times I will just uninstall it again and not use it. Its more trouble than its worth anyway.

NakedFaerie said:
I want to remove it completely so it doesnt even see it in the Google play store.
In Titanium Backup you can remove it from Google Play but that option doesn't work as I've had it removed twice and its updated both times.
So far its working. I've turned it into a user app and removed it from the store and its not updated yet but I will give it till tomorrow and if it auto updated like the last 2 times I will just uninstall it again and not use it. Its more trouble than its worth anyway.
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You have also to remove manually froam /data/data the folder of that app, if not, system will see it as installed

petrusconsult said:
You have also to remove manually froam /data/data the folder of that app, if not, system will see it as installed
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I want it installed, I want to use Google Now but I don't want to update to the bad version and I don't want Google Play to keep telling me there is an update so I want it removed from Google Play.
As I said Titanium Backup does have a "Detach from Market" option which does remove it but after a few hours it updates anyway so that option doesn't work.
When you make a custom APK it's not seen in the Market so that works but Google Search doesn't work when you customise the APK.

NakedFaerie said:
I want it installed, I want to use Google Now but I don't want to update to the bad version and I don't want Google Play to keep telling me there is an update so I want it removed from Google Play.
As I said Titanium Backup does have a "Detach from Market" option which does remove it but after a few hours it updates anyway so that option doesn't work.
When you make a custom APK it's not seen in the Market so that works but Google Search doesn't work when you customise the APK.
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In GPlay's settings, there are options "do not update automaticly" and, the first one "do not notify about updates"

petrusconsult said:
In GPlay's settings, there are options "do not update automaticly" and, the first one "do not notify about updates"
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I've unticked that box so Google Search won't auto update but it's still in the update list and it still gives notifications that it needs to be updated.
It needs to be removed from Google Play, that's the only way to stop it from updating or asking to update and it's the only app I can't customise that I've tried. I've modded many apps and they work and they are removed from Google Play but this one I can't.
I also want other apps to auto update so I dont want to turn that option off.

NakedFaerie said:
I've unticked that box so Google Search won't auto update but it's still in the update list and it still gives notifications that it needs to be updated.
It needs to be removed from Google Play, that's the only way to stop it from updating or asking to update and it's the only app I can't customise that I've tried. I've modded many apps and they work and they are removed from Google Play but this one I can't.
I also want other apps to auto update so I dont want to turn that option off.
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So, You can't eat the cookie and have a cookie...

fixed
petrusconsult said:
So, You can't eat the cookie and have a cookie...
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YES YOU CAN.
Just install Market Fixer and that removed it. But it does sometimes show up after a reboot. I rebooted twice and it showed up the first time but not the 2nd time.
So it looks like I've fixed the problem.
Titanium Backup's 'Detach from Market' doesn't work but Market Fixer does the same thing and that does work.
The problem I think is its a system app, its used by my Google account, its used by half the system so its not easy to hide from the App Store. As other apps aren't used the same way they are easily hidden but Google Search isn't.

[Q] Leaked Android 5.0 Apps apks Help?

Hey everybody
I found a link this morning for the new Android 5.0 leaked Google apps: http://http://phandroid.com/2014/10...y-music-and-more-leaked-android-5-0-lollipop/
I've simply installed the Messaging apk and it is working really well on my Rooted AT&T Note 3.
I attempted to install the new Gmail app, but I could not get it to work. I was getting FCs and had to jump back to the current Gmail.
Has anyone been able to get the Gmail apk to work?

Uninstall Gmail using System App Remover. Boot into recovery, clear cache & davlik, fix permissions, reboot, then install it. Those are the steps I followed.

TeldenW said:
Hey everybody
I found a link this morning for the new Android 5.0 leaked Google apps: http://http://phandroid.com/2014/10...y-music-and-more-leaked-android-5-0-lollipop/
I've simply installed the Messaging apk and it is working really well on my Rooted AT&T Note 3.
I attempted to install the new Gmail app, but I could not get it to work. I was getting FCs and had to jump back to the current Gmail.
Has anyone been able to get the Gmail apk to work?
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Yeah, what @reesedizan said. It worked for me after simply installing it, trying to open it (it'll force close), clear app cache and data, and rebooting.

This is cool. Going to check out the 5.0 apps.

reesedizan said:
Uninstall Gmail using System App Remover. Boot into recovery, clear cache & davlik, fix permissions, reboot, then install it. Those are the steps I followed.
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I have tried both your, and @Justinchi 's method. I'm still getting force closes. Do I need to do something to the apk in root explorer?

TeldenW said:
I have tried both your, and @Justinchi 's method. I'm still getting force closes. Do I need to do something to the apk in root explorer?
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Which apps aren't working for you?

Justinchi said:
Which apps aren't working for you?
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I've got Messaging working like a charm.
The only app that I'm working on is Gmail. I can't get it to work for the life of me.

TeldenW said:
I've got Messaging working like a charm.
The only app that I'm working on is Gmail. I can't get it to work for the life of me.
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It may be due to your version of Android or ROM type then. Idk what the problem is. =(

Justinchi said:
It may be due to your version of Android or ROM type then. Idk what the problem is. =(
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I'm running a stock Rooted AT&T sm-n900A. That has probably got a lot to do with it. What are you running?

TeldenW said:
I'm running a stock Rooted AT&T sm-n900A. That has probably got a lot to do with it. What are you running?
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I'm running a stock-based ROM called Tweaked. Android 4.4.2 on MetroPCS.
Hmm... Maybe you should send a logcat to a dev on here.

Justinchi said:
Hmm... Maybe you should send a logcat to a dev on here.
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I'll be totally honest, I have no idea what that is!
My profile may say "senior member", but there's still quite a bit of " noob"...

TeldenW said:
I'll be totally honest, I have no idea what that is!
My profile may say "senior member", but there's still quite a bit of " noob"...
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Nah, it's cool. I've never sent a logcat before, but i know there are apps that help you do it. Just google it.

Guides seem to recommend people to move the Gmail APK to /system/lib/ (?) but that seems Android 5 stuff.
I moved it to /system/app and renamed it to Gmail2.apk, changed permissions to rw-r-r- and restarted, cleaned cache and dalvik, all fine now and working well here on CM11 M11 SM-N9005.

PlutoDelic said:
Guides seem to recommend people to move the Gmail APK to /system/lib/ (?) but that seems Android 5 stuff.
I moved it to /system/app and renamed it to Gmail2.apk, changed permissions to rw-r-r- and restarted, cleaned cache and dalvik, all fine now and working well here on CM11 M11 SM-N9005.
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I'll try that on my stock rooted SM-N900A.
Thanks
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Free mobile app

PlutoDelic said:
Guides seem to recommend people to move the Gmail APK to /system/lib/ (?) but that seems Android 5 stuff.
I moved it to /system/app and renamed it to Gmail2.apk, changed permissions to rw-r-r- and restarted, cleaned cache and dalvik, all fine now and working well here on CM11 M11 SM-N9005.
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Did you remove any of the updates? Or delete/remove your OTHER Gmail? or did you simply just rename the other gmail2.apk?
I left my other gmail. Didn't uninstall or remove (that's probably my mistake). I renamed the other apk, the I moved the new apk to system/app and renamed and changed permissions. Rebooted, Cleared Cache and Dalvik. STILL FC.

Yup, though remember im on CM11, not stock sammy.
Btw, what did you use to do all that?

PlutoDelic said:
Btw, what did you use to do all that?
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Here is a breakdown of my steps:
Uninstalled Gmail app updates through application manager (Stock rooted Touchwiz)
Removed Gmail from the phone with System App Safe Remover (from PlayStore)
Installed the new Gmail apk.
Used SafeStrap to reboot to recovery and cleared Cache, Dalvik, and Fixed Permissions.
Rebooted.
Pushed apk into System/app.
Renamed to Gmail2.apk
Set permissions (rw-r--r--)
Restarted
Opened
FCs for days.
I'm thinking about throwing in the towel on this until they actually release it.

TeldenW said:
Here is a breakdown of my steps:
Uninstalled Gmail app updates through application manager (Stock rooted Touchwiz)
Removed Gmail from the phone with System App Safe Remover (from PlayStore)
Installed the new Gmail apk.
Used SafeStrap to reboot to recovery and cleared Cache, Dalvik, and Fixed Permissions.
Rebooted.
Pushed apk into System/app.
Renamed to Gmail2.apk
Set permissions (rw-r--r--)
Restarted
Opened
FCs for days.
I'm thinking about throwing in the towel on this until they actually release it.
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What version of Android are you on?

Justinchi said:
What version of Android are you on?
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NC2 4.4.2 rooted.

TeldenW said:
NC2 4.4.2 rooted.
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Oh okay. I'm no help then lol. Sorry

[HOW TO] remove default "Launcher" completely and use a 3rd Party Launcher

Search from this app "Root Uninstaller"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free&hl=en
Install it
Go to Google Play, install a 3rd Party launcher and select it as your launcher.
Then, open "Root Uninstaller"
Go to "All Apps" section in the app
Select the LeEco launcher and click "Disable"
Reboot phone. You will not see the default launcher even running in the background.

chrismt said:
Search from this app "Root Uninstaller"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free&hl=en
Install it
Go to Google Play, install a 3rd Party launcher and select it as your launcher.
Then, open "Root Uninstaller"
Go to "All Apps" section in the app
Select the LeEco launcher and click "Disable"
Reboot phone. You will not see the default launcher even running in the background.
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But if you don't have Stock launcher you are not able to change themes from leeco store

i have booth, nova launcher beta 5.xx10 latest, set as standart and eui launcher.
this latest beta is very very good, the bugs from before allmöst away, after fingerprints open,
only sometimes nova opens 2 - 3 seconds later,
most time opens immediately.
now this is my prefered combination
earlier version
i have nova launcher and deleted eui launcher,
it works yes but during my installations off other apps and testing, suddenly system has not startet nova launcher, and there is coming a notification and then i cant do anything, i had must delete system and all then install rom new.
thats the reason why i now, dont delete eui launcher it is for emergency situation
also you can use link2sd free or pro app to delete or freeze system apps
in my case i had it before from HTC HD2 time

venezolano69 said:
But if you don't have Stock launcher you are not able to change themes from leeco store
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Third party launchers have their own theme store though

serc said:
i have booth, nova launcher beta 5.xx10 latest, set as standart and eui launcher.
this latest beta is very very good, the bugs from before allmöst away, after fingerprints open,
only sometimes nova opens 2 - 3 seconds later,
most time opens immediately.
now this is my prefered combination
earlier version
i have nova launcher and deleted eui launcher,
it works yes but during my installations off other apps and testing, suddenly system has not startet nova launcher, and there is coming a notification and then i cant do anything, i had must delete system and all then install rom new.
thats the reason why i now, dont delete eui launcher it is for emergency situation
also you can use link2sd free or pro app to delete or freeze system apps
in my case i had it before from HTC HD2 time
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Hello can you help me I deleted the default browser on my leeco le max 2 since that I can enter VIBER applications Everytime I got an error sorry Viber has stopped.. I tried everything wipe cache, dalvik, reboot..uninstall and reinstall viber..but nothing happens. What I have to do to recover viber? My phone is rooted with cuoco92 ROM

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Hello can you help me I deleted the default browser on my leeco le max 2 since that I can enter VIBER applications Everytime I got an error sorry Viber has stopped.. I tried everything wipe cache, dalvik, reboot..uninstall and reinstall viber..but nothing happens. What I have to do to recover viber? My phone is rooted with cuoco92 ROM
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Extract Browser.apk from zip file ad put it into /system/app with Root Browser, after that remember to set permissions to rw--r--r--. Then reboot your phone.

NiloGlock said:
Extract Browser.apk from zip file ad put it into /system/app with Root Browser, after that remember to set permissions to rw--r--r--. Then reboot your phone.
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Ok Thanks but can you send me the link of the browser please.

kadiatou94120 said:
Ok Thanks but can you send me the link of the browser please.
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Of course.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw3U94yvL6nETm15dzk1UEJEQm8/view?usp=sharing

NiloGlock said:
Of course.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw3U94yvL6nETm15dzk1UEJEQm8/view?usp=sharing
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Thank you very much

NiloGlock said:
Of course.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw3U94yvL6nETm15dzk1UEJEQm8/view?usp=sharing
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I tried to install it but Everytime I got this error : apk is corrupted and unable to install

Then you have to copy the Browser.apk to system/app and set the right permissions. I did the same and it worked. Also the barcode reader started to work again.

valy_cta said:
Then you have to copy the Browser.apk to system/app and set the right permissions. I did the same and it worked. Also the barcode reader started to work again.
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I download it and put it to system/app but I got the same error. Arrghhhh!!!
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kadiatou94120 said:
I download it and put it to system/app but I got the same error. Arrghhhh!!!
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So if I understood I need to copy the browser apk file in system/app and set permissions to rw/r/r? And reboot and after launch the browser apk to install it??

kadiatou94120 said:
I tried to install it but Everytime I got this error : apk is corrupted and unable to install
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You can't install it as an normal application. Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70151882&postcount=6

NiloGlock said:
You can't install it as an normal application. Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70151882&postcount=6
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And if you don't want to use the default browser, in cuoco92's rom you can freeze it in his settings dialog.
So it is still there, but you can't start it, and don't see it in the app drawer

Edit: other guys respond and solve it