Getting Google Play Store on international Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (China) - Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello. I just got the China version of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N9100).
It doesn't come with a Google Play store. How do I go about installing the Google Play Store?
I downloaded the 5.0.32 version apk of Google Play store, and I installed it.
But when I run it, it closes or crashes. I found that apk by searching these forums.
So I was wondering if I needed to do something to make it work?
For HTC One I simply looked up Google gms in the HTC Marketplace and installed it, which ended up adding all of the Google stuff (including Google Play).
The Note 4 phone comes with a Galaxy Apps, but searching inside it does not have a Google Play installer (nor Google gms equivalent).
So my question is:
Do I need to root my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in order to get Google Play to run? It currently closes or crashes when I try to run it.
Did I install an incompatible apk for my Samsung Galaxy Note 4?
Again I am referring to the China version of Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N9100 model)

Hi, I have the same problem also. SM-N9100 does not support google play store, youtube, etc. I guess all china andriod phones is banned from access these apps. The only way out is to install another rom. Please let me know if a suitable rom is available. Thanks.

Samsung N9100
hi all,
In have the same issue. I rooted my N9100 and installed Google play services, google services framework onto the system / app folder. Changed the file permission to a system app but still wasn't able to get it running. There's an error that says the Google services framework can't be run. Maybe I install a wrong version ? Anyone can shed some light and point me to the right apk ?

There are two ways to do it
Method 1) Typical GMS pack includes a lot of junk/google bloatware:
  1、GenieWidget.apk
  2、GoogleBackupTransport.apk
  3、Gmail.apk
  4、GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
  5、GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
  6、GoogleFeedback.apk
  7、GooglePartnerSetup.apk
  8、GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
  9、GoogleServicesFramework.apk
  10、LatinIMETutorial.apk
  11、Maps.apk
  12、MarketUpdater.apk
  13、MediaUploader.apk
  14、NetworkLocation.apk
  15、SetupWizard.apk
  16、Street.apk
  17、Talk.apk
  18、Vending.apk
  19、VoiceSearch.apk
  20、YouTube.apk
so install only the apks that you need
These apks below are required in order for Play to work:
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
MarketUpdater.apk
Talk.apk
Vending.apk
Copy com.android.vending.apk from \data\app to \system\app\, then turn on “Owner, Group, Other" permissions for it
Method 2)
Go to http://dl.pconline.com.cn/download/86344.html and download a auto install pack
Note:
I have not tested both methods!!
You CANNOT uninstall google framework and other bloatware once gms is installed
If you live in China and don't have VPN, don't even bother with since its all blocked

No success with Method 2 on the Note 4 (9106w). It installed it but I kept getting a Google Frameworks Stopped working error. I was able to log into my Google Account and open the Play Store but could not get a network connection. In the end I disabled Google Frameworks.
Will try to flash TWRB with Odin tomorrow.

kevmille said:
No success with Method 2 on the Note 4 (9106w). It installed it but I kept getting a Google Frameworks Stopped working error. I was able to log into my Google Account and open the Play Store but could not get a network connection. In the end I disabled Google Frameworks.
Will try to flash TWRB with Odin tomorrow.
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Hi, I manage to resolved the problem. Just download and install the below app but it is in Chinese.
http://soft.shouji.com.cn/down/26330.html

derrickhjk said:
Hi, I manage to resolved the problem. Just download and install the below app but it is in Chinese.
http://soft.shouji.com.cn/down/26330.html
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So did you install the Method 2 app AND the app from the link you added. Hence, do I need to install both apps?

kevmille said:
So did you install the Method 2 app AND the app from the link you added. Hence, do I need to install both apps?
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Hi, it's the same app.... my link is ver 1.5 whereas the link in message #4 is ver 1.3..... ver 1.5 works.....

derrickhjk said:
Hi, it's the same app.... my link is ver 1.5 whereas the link in message #4 is ver 1.3..... ver 1.5 works.....
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I downloaded a 44+ mb file. After unzipping it on my phone I saw a folder with many files. Did you move all the files into similar folders on your phone? I installed the apk packages and regretted it. No success so I imagine I should be using adb to push them to the proper folders.
Any hints would be helpful.

Hi,
Can I check with Samsung note 4 you tried on ? I am using N9100 rooted and just tried the link you provided i.e. V1.5. I installed it, followed the screen instructions and the phone rebooted. Upon reboot an update was run. Unfortunately, Google frame work services and stopped. No luck. I wonder was is the issue.

derrickhjk said:
Hi, I manage to resolved the problem. Just download and install the below app but it is in Chinese.
http://soft.shouji.com.cn/down/26330.html
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Hi,
Can I check with you which Samsung note 4 model do you have and worked ? I am using Samsung Note 4 model N9100 (rooted) and just tried the link you provided i.e. V1.5. I installed it, followed the screen instructions and the phone rebooted. Upon reboot an update was run. Unfortunately, I got the "Google frame work services and stopped". No luck. I wonder what is the issue ? I check the file permissions of the Google Services Framework and it was consistent with the rest of the apk files in system/app

I got the same problem. After rooting and install V1.5, I can install and open the google playstore. But there are nothing in the playstore..except retry icon.

I flashed banks core gapps and have no problem at all. Banks core gapps also help me save a bit of battery because it install non of bloats

Zanr Zij said:
I flashed banks core gapps and have no problem at all. Banks core gapps also help me save a bit of battery because it install non of bloats
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You did this on a Note 4 (9106w) model?

kevmille said:
You did this on a Note 4 (9106w) model?
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Yes!

Hi, I am using SM-N9100 (rooted). After installing and running the ver 1.5 app, I am able to goto google play store, use google maps and youtube.

Zanr Zij said:
Yes!
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via GooManager? I can only find banks/gapps there but it is only listed only at GooManager which is always listed as not finding my rom...

kevmille said:
via GooManager? I can only find banks/gapps there but it is only listed only at GooManager which is always listed as not finding my rom...
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Here you go
http://www.androidalex.us/dl/Gapps/4.4.4/BANKS/

Hi All, maybe the material in below site can helps.... if you uderstand Chinese.....
http://android.d.cn/news/4742.html

Few questions about future software updates (Lollipop) since I've been away from Samsung for a while:
1. Rooting will trip Knox, right?
2. If yes, OTA updates won't work - would I still be able to flash via Odin or CWM?
Not sure if I will definitely root yet due to warranty issues so soon after buying.
As noted above, Google stuff here is a pain at times even with a VPN (location options don't work so Google Now is less useful).
Plus, I've become used to getting apps from the Samsung and Amazon stores instead.
Sent from my SM-N9100

Related

Old Play Store

Is there hack or anything to bring back the previous Play Store without it updating to the new one?
Really hoping there is. :fingers-crossed:
edit.. soloution post 8, thanks to lakeswolf
note use installer version v1.1.0 for 3.10.14 version Play store
meangreenie said:
Is there hack or anything to bring back the previous Play Store without it updating to the new one?
Really hoping there is. :fingers-crossed:
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How did you get the new one ? I still have the old play store, version: 3.10.14.
It updates automatically. There's probably a way to modify the play store to disable it from updating.
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meangreenie said:
Is there hack or anything to bring back the previous Play Store without it updating to the new one?
Really hoping there is. :fingers-crossed:
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Install the old apk and then follow the instructions in this article. It's old (the screenshots are of Sense 2.3 or 3.0 if I'm not mistaken) but I think it should work.
Nigeldg said:
Install the old apk and then follow the instructions in this article. It's old (the screenshots are of Sense 2.3 or 3.0 if I'm not mistaken) but I think it should work.
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Thanks. I had a look but unfortunately there is no market updater to freeze.
meangreenie said:
Thanks. I had a look but unfortunately there is no market updater to freeze.
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Ah, that may be a slight flaw in my method. Sorry, in that case I can't really help you. I couldn't find any equivalent looking apps in the settings either.
lapocompris said:
How did you get the new one ? I still have the old play store, version: 3.10.14.
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I don't know if this is a tried and tested method but on two devices I use, the Play Store both updated after I made in-app purchases.
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you can install ChelpuS google play installer ..m still stucked on th 3.10.9 myb cs of chelpus ,,try it out n let me knw wth it wrkd or nt (must be Rooted) for instlng chelpus
lakeswolf said:
you can install ChelpuS google play installer ..m still stucked on th 3.10.9 myb cs of chelpus ,,try it out n let me knw wth it wrkd or nt (must be Rooted) for instlng chelpus
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thank you thank you.. it works
Go to settings->apps->google play store->uninstall updates.
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baddi908 said:
Go to settings->apps->google play store->uninstall updates.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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It reinstalls itself in minutes.
Uninstalling Google Play by Titanium
lakeswolf said:
you can install ChelpuS google play installer ..m still stucked on th 3.10.9 myb cs of chelpus ,,try it out n let me knw wth it wrkd or nt (must be Rooted) for instlng chelpus
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Hi, I have downloaded the ChelpuS Google Play Installer, but when I run it, it says; "root access not found! Installer cracked google play need root access to work" . I haven't uninstalling the google play yet. My question is :
1) Can I uninstall Google Play Store (4.1.6) by using Titanium Back Up?
2) If I had uninstalled Google Play by using Titanium, will it make the ChelpuS installer work?
3) Do I have to uninstall / install other things beside the Google Play?
I'm using TWD_MID tablet. It is rooted. I've already installed the Root explorer and Titanium Backup. Would be grateful if you can answer my dumb questions. Thank you.
anizzchann89 said:
Hi, I have downloaded the ChelpuS Google Play Installer, but when I run it, it says; "root access not found! Installer cracked google play need root access to work" . I haven't uninstalling the google play yet. My question is :
1) Can I uninstall Google Play Store (4.1.6) by using Titanium Back Up?
2) If I had uninstalled Google Play by using Titanium, will it make the ChelpuS installer work?
3) Do I have to uninstall / install other things beside the Google Play?
I'm using TWD_MID tablet. It is rooted. I've already installed the Root explorer and Titanium Backup. Would be grateful if you can answer my dumb questions. Thank you.
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firstly tell me have you rooted your tablet?...if u wd hv rooted thn it shd nt sy root access not found!!!!!!!! titananium wont work if u hv not rooted your phone...

I cannot download apps from play store only Samsung

Can anybody tell me why I have omega rom 4.2 unlocked ,rooted ..My problem is I only can download apps from Samsung not the playstore and the playstore have certain apps Samsung doesn't have..?:crying: when I try to install an app it says error:retrieving information from server [RPC:S-5:AEC-0]
TRAYG said:
Can anybody tell me why I have omega rom 4.2 unlocked ,rooted ..My problem is I only can download apps from Samsung not the playstore and the playstore have certain apps Samsung doesn't have..?:crying: when I try to install an app it says error:retrieving information from server [RPC:S-5:AEC-0]
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Have you tried this mate?

[GAPPS] [LOLLIPOP] Google Apps flashable package for Android 5.0 Lollipop!

Lollipop GApps is here!
What this contains:
Gmail
Hangouts
Google Maps
Google Music
Google Play Games
Google Plus
Street View
Google Videos
YouTube
Google Now Launcher
FaceLock
Base Requred Google Services
How to download:
Click me!
Download gapps-lp-20141109-signed.zip
Copy downloaded ZIP to your device storage
Flash the ZIP
PROFIT!
Good job!
Works great on AOSP Flo!
Does this zip include things like Calendar and Contacts sync as part of Base Google Services? Also is 'Battery Saving' location mode working correctly? Thanks!
Just to be clear, one needs to be running Android 5 before flashing, correct?
ChrisMills83 said:
Just to be clear, one needs to be running Android 5 before flashing, correct?
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Lollipop is Android 5.0 so it's safe to assume yes.
I havent been able to install Google plus on a 5.0 source built rom, is there any version that works with 5.0?
jonathanxx1 said:
I havent been able to install Google plus on a 5.0 source built rom, is there any version that works with 5.0?
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I've been trying to figure that out. So far I've been unsuccessful.
GAPPS for Lollipop has been updated! Now contains working Material Google+!
Would anyone know if network location is dependent upon gapps package? maybe missing permissions?
Sent from my Nexus 4
Check settings in Google+
Sent by my android overlord
drewwalton19216801 said:
Lollipop GApps is here!
What this contains:
Google Now
Setup Wizard
Gmail
Cloud Print
Google Calendar
Google Now Home
Play Store
Google Plus
Base Requred Google Services
How to download:
Click me!
Download gapps-lp-20141105-signed.zip
Copy downloaded ZIP to your device storage
Flash the ZIP
PROFIT!
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Hi im running on a lollipop build for the tmobile s2 and whenever i try to add an account play services force closes. What can i do to solve this issue?
developer209 said:
Hi im running on a lollipop build for the tmobile s2 and whenever i try to add an account play services force closes. What can i do to solve this issue?
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Grab a logcat of the crash. I can't fix crashes that I can't reproduce.
Play Store, Play Services, and Gmail are out of date and I can't update the first two for some reason, it just says "App not installed" when I try to update Google Play Services to version 6.1.88 or Google Play Store to 5.0.38.
New 20141109 Gapps for Lollipop is up. Lots of new stuff included, and everything should be working normally now. Check the initial post for the full details and download link!
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drewwalton19216801 said:
New 20141109 Gapps for Lollipop is up. Lots of new stuff included, and everything should be working normally now. Check the initial post for the full details and download link!
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I'm getting an error with 11/9, which I didn't have with the 11/7 version.
Google Play Services
Google Play Services, which some of your applications rely on, is not supported by your device. Please contact the manufacturer for assistance
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drewski_1 said:
I'm getting an error with 11/9, which I didn't have with the 11/7 version.
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I can't seem to reproduce this. What device?
drewwalton19216801 said:
I can't seem to reproduce this. What device?
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Nexus 7 lte (Deb) on this AOSP ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474297
---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 AM ----------
i deleted GMS Core files and then reflashed the GApps and it's working now!
drewski_1 said:
Nexus 7 lte (Deb) on this AOSP ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474297
---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 AM ----------
i deleted GMS Core files and then reflashed the GApps and it's working now!
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Huh. Weird...
drewwalton19216801 said:
Huh. Weird...
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just to clarify, i deleted the GMS Core files from my tablet's /System/priv-app/ folder prior to reflashing, not the GApps zip
before that, i tried clearing data for Play Services, wiping cache/dalvik in recovery, installing a Play Services APK i downloaded from another XDA thread, & reflashing the 11/9 GApps zip. i would have tried the 11/7 again, but I'd already deleted that from my computer

chinese honor v9 : how can I add google services ?

hello,
I bought the honor v9 in Macau last week. It is beautiful, but useless as google services are not available, so currently all I can do is use it as a paperweight
Is there a way I can add google account info, play store and services, or is there maybe a standard android rom I could use ?
I've tried adding the corresponding apks to no avail.
regards,
nicolas
ngfv said:
hello,
I bought the honor v9 in Macau last week. It is beautiful, but useless as google services are not available, so currently all I can do is use it as a paperweight
Is there a way I can add google account info, play store and services, or is there maybe a standard android rom I could use ?
I've tried adding the corresponding apks to no avail.
regards,
nicolas
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Just type Google to hiapp and download the playstore.
Also you must download contacts and calendar sync and give all the permissions.
Google Play Store doesn't work
Thanks for your reply, I've tried that after a factory reset but it doesn't work. The play store doesn't start, it opens but stays blank, can only see it when i press the open applications button.
Previously i had tried to duplicate my honor 8 using huawei's clonephone app, everything (all apps) was transferred but no Google app works. I think it is because Google Play services is missing, and I can't find it on hiapp (and google doesn't show the honor v9 in my list of phones so i can't do it online).
Previously i had also used apks to install the whole suite in the right order, same problem every time. Some apps open but entering my Google id is always impossible.
I guess I should root the phone to install gapps, but given that it is very recent i haven't found and instructions to root this model.
I'm running out of ideas
Looks like that you shouldn't buy phone in China, if you want to use google services. Maybe you can download google play apk from apkmirror.com, for example and then install it from sd card?
Go to the Hiapp download GMSinstaller (will uninstall all google service instances and reboot). After that download playstore for the hiapp market and you are good to go.
ngfv said:
Thanks for your reply, I've tried that after a factory reset but it doesn't work. The play store doesn't start, it opens but stays blank, can only see it when i press the open applications button.
Previously i had tried to duplicate my honor 8 using huawei's clonephone app, everything (all apps) was transferred but no Google app works. I think it is because Google Play services is missing, and I can't find it on hiapp (and google doesn't show the honor v9 in my list of phones so i can't do it online).
Previously i had also used apks to install the whole suite in the right order, same problem every time. Some apps open but entering my Google id is always impossible.
I guess I should root the phone to install gapps, but given that it is very recent i haven't found and instructions to root this model.
I'm running out of ideas
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Maybe you can install Google with Google installer for the Xiaomi device I think that might work
Very hard...haha, you open hiapp, install gms, open it, auto reoot, after you open hiapp again and install google play store, open it, done.
you can try GMSInstaller it works for me just fine
I guess Huawei started the confusion through removing the gmsinstaller app from the store. Here is a link from the Mate 9 Forum! Works perfectly on the V9
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B64ADSfC5LHbMHdlZ2ZONVhXVWM/view
I've had this phone for a few days, loving it, but even with the help above to get Google services, Im having real issues with syncing, Google play store having problems authenticating me etc etc...I've removed and added my Gmail account 20 times already but still a struggle. Any help on that would be awesome? And as a bonus if anyone knows how to stop Hivoice hijacking Google assistant as the 'assist' app that'd be awesome too
Thanks in advance of any help
Here one , it works great for me
add the h t t p thing first .
drive.google.com /open?id=0B64ADSfC5LHbMHdlZ2ZONVhXVWM
Join them together
One is mentioned in my signature for honor 6X repository thread and in OP you will find the link for working APKs for EMUI 5 to install Google
shashank1320 said:
Ine is mentioned in my signature for honor 6X repository thread and in OP you will find the link for working APKs for EMUI 5 to install Google
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Or is it better to rebrand?
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adriansticoid said:
Or is it better to rebrand?
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Rebranding is not full proof on emui 5. Not seen many successfully doing it
shashank1320 said:
Rebranding is not full proof on emui 5. Not seen many successfully doing it
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Well I've seen some users in Honor 8 Pro successfully rebranding.
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adriansticoid said:
Well I've seen some users in Honor 8 Pro successfully rebranding.
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Let me see mate
shashank1320 said:
Let me see mate
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Yeah mate let's see.
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ngfv said:
hello,
I bought the honor v9 in Macau last week. It is beautiful, but useless as google services are not available, so currently all I can do is use it as a paperweight
Is there a way I can add google account info, play store and services, or is there maybe a standard android rom I could use ?
I've tried adding the corresponding apks to no avail.
regards,
nicolas
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Just install below official software it gonna facilitate google family apps on your phone
GMSInstaller.apk and package name com.huawei.gmsinstaller.apk
I cannot send outside link due to xda policy! but you could find it easily
Will this work for EMUI 5.1
cxavid said:
Just install below official software it gonna facilitate google family apps on your phone
GMSInstaller.apk and package name com.huawei.gmsinstaller.apk
I cannot send outside link due to xda policy! but you could find it easily
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Will the GMSImnstaller work for V9 updated to 5.1?
dbroadus2007 said:
Will the GMSImnstaller work for V9 updated to 5.1?
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It will work but keep in mind if you do full update you need to install GMSinstaller again which it need to remove all current google app then facilitate google service after that you need to install software again!

Installing Samsung apps on SM-G975F running LineageOS 19.1

Hi everyone,
I have an SM-G975F running LineageOS 19.1 without GApps (and no MicroG either). I was hoping to install some of the Samsung apps but have run into a couple of problems.
Both the Samsung Calculator app and the Samsung Mail app installed fine but crash immediately upon opening. I find it hard to believe that the Samsung calculator app requires Google Play Services but… maybe it does?!? Could there be something else it depends on that I need to install first?
The Samsung Messages (SMS) app gives the following error when I try to install it (also see attached):
App not installed as package conflicts with an existing package.
Interestingly enough the Samsung browser installed from Aurora Store without any issues whatsoever.
Does anyone know how I could get these apps to install or what the problem might be?
Thanks,
The Fish
Samsung apps often depend on the OneUI framework that Samsung uses for their firmware. Without that framework, you'll run into problems, as you've discovered.
V0latyle said:
Samsung apps often depend on the OneUI framework that Samsung uses for their firmware. Without that framework, you'll run into problems, as you've discovered.
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Is there any way to install One UI on LineageOS?
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Is there any way to install One UI on LineageOS?
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