[Q] Please help setting up a new S5 - Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I have read that I don't want to let the phone update initially so if it starts I will force stop the update but then what.
If I go into airplane mode but then what I have no play store apps and if I am in airplane mode I can't get towelroot to root.
So the question is what steps should I take as I want to stop the update, but I want to get all my play store apps and run the browser online to get towelroot.
Thanks for any help.

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[Q] After Lollipop update the play store will no longer download or update anything

As the title suggests the play store no longer works on my g2. It is not rooted or modded in any way. Ive tried clearing the play store app along with google play services. That didnt work so i tried to factory reset still to no avail. Someone please help before i throw this crap away.
I'm afraid the same was happening to me, I went back to KitKat and installed CloudyG2 since I was on it.. You could also restore a back-up made using the LG PC Suite.
Good luck!
So i would have to go back to kit kat before doing the backup? And how would I go back to kitkat exactly?
Guess I was replying too early in the morning and wasn't awake just yet Let me explain:
If you would have updated to LolliPop using the LG PC Suite, it would've asked you if you want to create a back-up of your current installation. I meant you could restore this back-up.
If you don't, I've got another idea for you. But I gotta work this out first. Haven't got much time to do this right now, but I'll get onto it later if you want.
That would be great because i have no backup from kitkat so unless i can find a way to fix this im gonna have to get a new phone probably. I cant use 90% of my apps right now. Only google chrome, calling, and texting still work
Could you describe exactly what the Play Store does btw? Does YouTube still work?
For me the Play Store was just showing a blank screen and nothing else.. Just gotta be sure if you've got the same issues as me.
Youtube works fine for some reason. But the play store is working. I can see all the appd and everything, just whenever i try to update or download an app it just continuously says downloading and moves the bar non stop without any change until I stop it. Ive tried wifi vs data and have even let it try to download an update for google play services for over 24 hours.
Hmm that's another thing than I experienced.. But still flashing another ROM could be a solution, if you're fine with that.
However, I'd suggest you back up your current installation first. Either using the LG PC Suite or using a custom recovery. I personally wouldn't go through the hassle of installing a custom recovery when there's another, easier option, but that's up to you.
This is the way I flashed it back to KitKat (and afterwards to the Custom ROM Cloudy G2)
And pay attention, if you use this and something goes terribly wrong, it's at your own risk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 (I used the KDZ Method)
If you've done that you're set to either flash a Custom ROM or keep your device on stock KitKat.
This is optional however, but I did it because I just like to experiment and tweak my phone
Let me now if you need any further directions, for example installing a Custom ROM
Having the same problem here too. After updating, can't use the Play Store. Tried cleaning cache, data and even removing Google account didn't help. Btw, does all your apps work, especially the ones downloaded from Play Store?

Lost Google Play Services access don't know what to do at this point.

Hello, lovelies of XDA. I'm looking from some advice from those who better understand what they're doing, as I (like a true novice) have reached what seems to be a "point of no return" with my phone.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S4 that I have rooted and updated to Lollipop using the methods described in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
I went from Lollipop 5.0.1, to KitKat 4.4.4, got root access, then updated to Lollipop again via the KeepRoot thread. This took me forever, but everything seemingly worked fine. Until I messed it all up. I used TitaniumBackup to remove apps that were on the safelists on this forum after creating backups. However, I started receiving an "Unfortunately, Google Play Services have stopped." error message every time I tried to add a new Google account in my phone's settings. In my efforts to attempt to fix this, I managed to delete the Google account that was working on the phone, and now I have no access to Google Play at all. Whenever I try to launch anything involving Play or Google accounts, I get the "...Play Services has stopped." error. I was hoping to maybe start fresh, but I don't even know where to begin. I was thinking I could reflash using the method in the "Update to I337_OC3 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot" thread, but I have no way to get the FlashFire app on my phone as it can no longer access the Play store. When I try to install it wirelessly from my computer, it thinks that the app is already Installed, even though there's no Google account (or Play access) on my phone. What is my next logical step to try to get things working again?
Thanks in advance for your attention and efforts.
I'm sure there's an apk of flashfire app somewhere on the internet.
Do you have a custom recovery? If so you could try flashing a gapps package and see if it works.

LG Leon- Google Services Stops Working After Root

help! LG Leon- rooted-disabled Google services-can't comple lg wizard - ERRORS
Hi sorry for posting the wrong section if I did.
Oj so I rooted the MetroPCS LG Leon and then restarted , got the LG set up screen I cannot finish the set up because I get those stupid unfortunately Google play services stop working errors and it keeps me on the setup screen.
I was able to accesss the accessibility settings and click on one of the website links and get on the web I downloaded the same app that allows me to enable and disable stuff so I disabled the LG setup Wizard and I'm able to use my phone but of course with tons of errors I I tried to reenable all Google services I tried to reinstall them I hard reset many Times I can't see my notification bar like text messages or my Wi-Fi signal being on I was able to enable USB debugging but when I plug into the computer it does not give me the options menu : charge only or in PTP or whatever i can't even see the files in my phone
when I try to fix certain settings it's says I need tor complete the wizard
so I'm asking how to get around this or how can I reinstall the whole thing back to stock softwareor to stop all these error ...even if I have to have Google play back
Please thanks
Hi,
I'm not sure why your problem occurred and if you still have it, but if you want to reinstall your system and return to stock, you want to flash appropriate firmware.
You can find firmware matching your device here. Just type your IMEI and latest firmware will appear. Download it and follow steps on how to flash .kdz file with LG Flash Tool in this guide.
I had the same problem, but restarting fixed it. If that doesn't help, reboot to safe mode and then back.

T-mobile System Update, from Google Play Services?

I have a rooted T-mobile LG G2 running Android 5.0.2. A couple days ago, (Oct 20 2015?) I got a notification (a box with a down arrow in it) that says T-Mobile has released a system update, for added security. It's about 51MB and I don't see anything online when I search to see what this update is. Because I've removed all bloatware, I was also surprised to see this and wondered what app this update was coming from. I just found out it's "Google Play Services" so it goes away if I prevent notifications.
1. How can I find out what this update is? I don't want to lose root access.
2. The update fails to install anyways. It seems to restart my phone into recovery mode, then just pops up later again. Can it even be installed? If so, how?
3. Can I disable this "updater" from Google Play Services without disabling or uninstalling the entire thing? I need gmail contacts sync...etc.
Thank you in advance for any and all info on this!

How do you turn off update notifications for rooted tablet - M3 US version

Hi,
I am now always greeted with the B003 updater notification when I start my tablet. If someone has figured out how to stop the updater from running, I would appreciate if you could let me know how you did it. I have turned off the auto check for updates and auto download updates in the settings, but that hasn't seemed to help.
Thanks
I think I have figured it out. I installed Link2SD (didn't even realize it had not been installed on this tablet) and then used that to Freeze the app. It has disappeared from the app list now, so hopefully it wont be nagging me anymore.

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