Hi Guys
I bought a genuine Galaxy S5 in China (SM-G9008W) (baseband: G9008WZMU1ANEH)(Android 4.4.2)
Problem is, this specific model doesn't allow access to Google Play store, because the China government has a beef with Google. There is not even a 'Play Store", it is instead called "App Search", and it is 3rd party. Once google play store is downloaded, it cannot open.
Now I don't live in China (I live in Singapore), so it is not an internet problem. It is the OS the phone is running.
Does anyone know how I can access google (Play Store / GMAIL / etc...) services on this phone? I haven't been able to find a custom ROM for this model. Will any international version be compatible?
Someone please help me access GOOGLE!!!
anyone can help this one ? i also need to get Google play on this phone. Thank you.
need help with same problem, but firmware is 6.0
rally911t said:
Hi Guys
I bought a genuine Galaxy S5 in China (SM-G9008W) (baseband: G9008WZMU1ANEH)(Android 4.4.2)
Problem is, this specific model doesn't allow access to Google Play store, because the China government has a beef with Google. There is not even a 'Play Store", it is instead called "App Search", and it is 3rd party. Once google play store is downloaded, it cannot open.
Now I don't live in China (I live in Singapore), so it is not an internet problem. It is the OS the phone is running.
Does anyone know how I can access google (Play Store / GMAIL / etc...) services on this phone? I haven't been able to find a custom ROM for this model. Will any international version be compatible?
Someone please help me access GOOGLE!!!
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tjhana said:
anyone can help this one ? i also need to get Google play on this phone. Thank you.
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defeyes19980 said:
need help with same problem, but firmware is 6.0
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My first guess would be:
1. Install a custom recovery (i.e TWRP);
2. Root device;
3. Flash from custom recovery Google Apps (compatible with your Android version).
Edit: Nobody replied since October 2014?
Many40 said:
My first guess would be:
1. Install a custom recovery (i.e TWRP);
2. Root device;
3. Flash from custom recovery Google Apps (compatible with your Android version).
Edit: Nobody replied since October 2014?
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just did whats you recommended but google play stop wprking
defeyes19980 said:
just did whats you recommended but google play stop wprking
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You are smiling what would mean that you are fine with this, then I am fine too
I wrote: "My first guess would be" and not: "I checked following solution" so I didn't guarantee you that it will work.
However some other things come to my mind which might help:
1. did you flash proper gapps?
2. did you wipe data/factory reset?
3. did you create google account?
4. Try with smaller versions of the gapps (for example pico or nano).
Many40 said:
You are smiling what would mean that you are fine with this, then I am fine too
I wrote: "My first guess would be" and not: "I checked following solution" so I didn't guarantee you that it will work.
However some other things come to my mind which might help:
1. did you flash proper gapps?
2. did you wipe data/factory reset?
3. did you create google account?
4. Try with smaller versions of the gapps (for example pico or nano).
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thanks man i am smiling because i am thanking you for your kind help ,using it with difficulties,
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Hi,
I have a Galaxy Note 4 which has Google Play Services Missing.
The handset has been rooted but cannot install Google Play services ZIP file, i think need CWM on the phone to do this but CWM is not available for Note 4.
Any other way to add Google Play services ?
Did you have the google apps installed before you rooted your device? Try flashing stock from the sammobile website, should install everything.
I also read TWRP is available for the note 4, GApps zipfile should be available somewhere already. (TWRP is only for the snapdragon though, don't know your model)
klect said:
Did you have the google apps installed before you rooted your device? Try flashing stock from the sammobile website, should install everything.
I also read TWRP is available for the note 4, GApps zipfile should be available somewhere already. (TWRP is only for the snapdragon though, don't know your model)
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Hello, Note 4 was bought from china, hence no gapps on chinese android phones !
However the problem is solved now, TWRP is available for Tmobile which works with China firmware.
Gapps pushed using TWRP and problems solved.
Thanks for help.
daz said:
Hello, Note 4 was bought from china, hence no gapps on chinese android phones !
However the problem is solved now, TWRP is available for Tmobile which works with China firmware.
Gapps pushed using TWRP and problems solved.
Thanks for help.
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Hi, How did you get TWRP to work. I tried to install Tmobile through Odin and the program just froze. Please help
daz said:
Hello, Note 4 was bought from china, hence no gapps on chinese android phones !
However the problem is solved now, TWRP is available for Tmobile which works with China firmware.
Gapps pushed using TWRP and problems solved.
Thanks for help.
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Hi, I have the same problem. I brought a Note4 duos; model no. SM-N9100 from China. Kindly advice how to resolve this problem so as to be able to use google play store, youtube, etc. Thanks in advance.
Same problem here, I cannot seem to get TWRP working through Odin as well on my N9106w from China. I was able to root it no problem. GooManager cannot find a compatible ROM.
I rooted the phone then install twrp tmobile through Odin --> Result was as before. Still no google play etc. To those who got it to work, please advise.
patricklee said:
I rooted the phone then install twrp tmobile through Odin --> Result was as before. Still no google play etc. To those who got it to work, please advise.
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Hi, I managed to resolve the problem. Just download app from below site and run but it is in Chinese.
http://soft.shouji.com.cn/down/26330.html
I downloaded from the link already but still doesn't work. When I open the google play store, it says no connection and I cannot search for any apps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=315819327
Seems to be two threads for the same thing. I downloaded from the above link and installed v. 1.5. It then gave me a list to download so I chose the KitKat version which is about 44 megs. I then unzipped it and it expanded to many folders. I think the files in the folder are supposed to be moved to the similar folders on the phone. Possibly with adb? I am not sure.
From the translation, the link seems to be a crack for Gapps in China but I cannot translate on how to install it.
I bought a s6 edge+ dual sim in china.
n9280
i would oike to install google package.
is it possible ?
Thanks for the support.
What do you mean by a Google package? And as far as I know s6 edge plus varient models starts with sm-g928
AK1149 said:
What do you mean by a Google package? And as far as I know s6 edge plus varient models starts with sm-g928
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SM-G9280 China Version does not have any google apps including google play as Chinese gov blocked google completely. I'm wondering how to install those google apps too.
conandoyle said:
SM-G9280 China Version does not have any google apps including google play as Chinese gov blocked google completely. I'm wondering how to install those google apps too.
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Hey. Did you try to flash one of G.Apps package zips? If your device isn't rooted, you can download google services stuff from internet. I have a device which is brand China at the same situation as yours. I downloaded all google stuffs and use google things normally. You better try it some. Have a look at that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347
conandoyle said:
SM-G9280 China Version does not have any google apps including google play as Chinese gov blocked google completely. I'm wondering how to install those google apps too.
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Chinese here.
You must root your phone at first ,then you can install google package with TWRP.
Or you can just flash g9287 firmware that have google services.
keures said:
Chinese here.
You must root your phone at first ,then you can install google package with TWRP.
Or you can just flash g9287 firmware that have google services.
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Hi keures..
I have rooted and installed TWRP (although in chinese) and flashed Gapps 64bit which worked out quite well.
Do you know of a TWRP english version for the 9280?
Also, would like to try and flash the 9287 firmware, but do you know if anyone has been successful with that?
Thanks beforehand
russof said:
Hi keures..
I have rooted and installed TWRP (although in chinese) and flashed Gapps 64bit which worked out quite well.
Do you know of a TWRP english version for the 9280?
Also, would like to try and flash the 9287 firmware, but do you know if anyone has been successful with that?
Thanks beforehand
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Hello, could you try to install the firmware model g9287? Thanks
superchizo said:
Hello, could you try to install the firmware model g9287? Thanks
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I did not try the firmware but tested a custom rom Aurora_G9287_OJ9_V4.0 a couple weeks ago. Got bootloops for some reason.
russof said:
I did not try the firmware but tested a custom rom Aurora_G9287_OJ9_V4.0 a couple weeks ago. Got bootloops for some reason.
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SM-G9287 will require PIT file and re-partition the phone. You better make sure to have the PIT file for the SM-G9280 before you do that (use the IMEI etc app to generate the PIT - Dr. Ketan file). I have not flashed anything other than the 9280 FW plus chainfire auto-root, then manual customization. I uploaded the pit file by changing the extension to .doc. Download and change back to .pit.
I haven't been able to verify the PIT, and haven't seen anyone else post it, so use at your own risk!
See post from 9/8/16 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/help/please-advice-google-play-store-t3204463/page4
I am using the Hong Kong version unlocked M9+. After reset, I find I can't update the Play Services which causes problem for me to update any critical google apps.
Android version is 5.0.2
Sense version is 7.0
Software Number is 1.84.708.10
I am wondering if I need to reflash from stock rom or is there any other way to get this problem sorted?
Thanks.
I am using the Hong Kong version of HTC One ME Dual SIM, which has the same issue after resetting my phone. Luckily I have two of them so that I can check the latest version of Google Play Service and Google Play Store and download from apkmirror to update it manually. Sorry I am a new registered user so I cannot post the full link from APKMirror for your reference.
This is the version of Google Play Service I used to upgrade my phone after reset:
14-3-66-020408-213742215
This is for Google Play Store, seems it is required to update it after upgrading to Google Play Service. Otherwise the phone is not responding to any Play Store requests in my case.
12-3-19-all-0-pr-218276083
Of course you need to enable Installation of APK from unknown source in your security settings. I am not sure if the same method can apply to your case. I hope this will give you more insights in resolving your issue.
xiaohan said:
I am using the Hong Kong version unlocked M9+. After reset, I find I can't update the Play Services which causes problem for me to update any critical google apps.
Android version is 5.0.2
Sense version is 7.0
Software Number is 1.84.708.10
I am wondering if I need to reflash from stock rom or is there any other way to get this problem sorted?
Thanks.
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tongdonaldcc said:
I am using the Hong Kong version of HTC One ME Dual SIM, which has the same issue after resetting my phone. Luckily I have two of them so that I can check the latest version of Google Play Service and Google Play Store and download from apkmirror to update it manually. Sorry I am a new registered user so I cannot post the full link from APKMirror for your reference.
This is the version of Google Play Service I used to upgrade my phone after reset:
14-3-66-020408-213742215
This is for Google Play Store, seems it is required to update it after upgrading to Google Play Service. Otherwise the phone is not responding to any Play Store requests in my case.
12-3-19-all-0-pr-218276083
Of course you need to enable Installation of APK from unknown source in your security settings. I am not sure if the same method can apply to your case. I hope this will give you more insights in resolving your issue.
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Thank you.
I tried with manual update Play Service, it fails. That's why I am thinking to refresh the ROM with stock one.
But not sure where to download the official ROM.
I am sorry to hear that you are not able to update manually. I also think that the built-in ROM of my phone is buggy, but couldn't find any custom ROM to try.
tongdonaldcc said:
I am sorry to hear that you are not able to update manually. I also think that the built-in ROM of my phone is buggy, but couldn't find any custom ROM to try.
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Anywhere I can find the stock ROM for my HTC bought in HK?
I remember it updated Android version once to 5.0.2. If I can find the original 4.4 version ROM I guess it would still work.
xiaohan said:
Anywhere I can find the stock ROM for my HTC bought in HK?
I remember it updated Android version once to 5.0.2. If I can find the original 4.4 version ROM I guess it would still work.
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No custom rom so far... I also try to find in some chinese sites but no hope... This is really sad that no one has made any custom rom for this Mediatek device... What si the problem there..I am asking myself.. My old HTC one m7 has plenty custom roms...
Maybe the problem is that there is no CM version for this device.. Google is the problem with no buying this version of the flagship..
I only need the stock factory ROM, not custom ones.
xiaohan said:
I only need the stock factory ROM, not custom ones.
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Which stock factory ROM did you want ? KK version ?
Peacemaker69 said:
Which stock factory ROM did you want ? KK version ?
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Just whatever the ROM they put on my HK version M9+ from factory. What's KK version?
xiaohan said:
Just whatever the ROM they put on my HK version M9+ from factory. What's KK version?
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Found a fix for the play services, need to download the play store service apk for version v12.3.30, install then it should be fine for the store part.
I am using the Chinese variant of the MATE 9. It's happily running Oreo & Google APPS for quite some time now. I travel a lot and change my "HiCare region" to whatever region I'm working in. I was NOT offered android nine until I changed my region to China even though I've been physically in 6 Countries in Asia with this phone.
Has anyone done the OTA update with a situation similar to mine. While I want to try Android Pie (9) I don't want to mess up my smooth running machine & Google apps that I have now.
Thank you in advance for any input.
yes, the problem will be
onepiece said:
I am using the Chinese variant of the MATE 9. It's happily running Oreo & Google APPS for quite some time now. I travel a lot and change my "HiCare region" to whatever region I'm working in. I was NOT offered android nine until I changed my region to China even though I've been physically in 6 Countries in Asia with this phone.
Has anyone done the OTA update with a situation similar to mine. While I want to try Android Pie (9) I don't want to mess up my smooth running machine & Google apps that I have now.
Thank you in advance for any input.
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after updating mha-al00 to version 9.0.1.150, google play disappeared from applications, and I haven't figured out how to restore it. GMSinstaller, at least the version I have, stopped working.
Problem solved
To restore google play u need to switching the region to China in appgalery, searching the google play store and updating it. All other google services work fine.
Thanks
Thank you. This is helpful info...and something I was worried about. Per HiCare, I'm being offered version
9.0.1.160
Haven't pulled the trigger...not sure I want to mess with the Google runaround.
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Vitek777 said:
To restore google play u need to switching the region to China in appgalery, searching the google play store and updating it. All other google services work fine.
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Vitek777 or others...
Could you please list the specific steps you took To get google apps functional on a Chinese MATE 9 that was recently upgraded to EMUI 9?
-Did you have to delete your existing google store or other Google apps?
– Did you have to work with GMS installer?
Making this switch to EMUI 9 and trying to install Google apps on the China version is very temperamental. Please provide more very specific details on the steps involved. Thank you for your understanding.
I am not in mainland China now… So VPN service should not be necessary.
google apps and mha-al00c00 (chinese version)
onepiece said:
Vitek777 or others...
Could you please list the specific steps you took To get google apps functional on a Chinese MATE 9 that was recently upgraded to EMUI 9?
-Did you have to delete your existing google store or other Google apps?
– Did you have to work with GMS installer?
Making this switch to EMUI 9 and trying to install Google apps on the China version is very temperamental. Please provide more very specific details on the steps involved. Thank you for your understanding.
I am not in mainland China now… So VPN service should not be necessary.
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After upgrade from my mha-al00 to emui 9 outside of China, only one application was lost - Google Play Market. All other Google apps continued to function normally.
Running the GMS Installer did not solve the problem - he asked to uninstall all Google applications, but could not uninstall Google Play Services and stopped at this point with an error.
Manual stopping Google Play Services did not solve the problem - GMS installer still refused to work, indicating the same error.
I had to restore Google Play Services to reset the settings of the applications, because after a manual stop it was not possible to start it manually.
Next, in order to install the Google Play Market, I went to AppManager, switched the country to China in it (in my country, the Play Market is not visible in the AppManager application list), then did a Google Play Market search and installed it. The rest of the necessary Google applications, I reinstalled already from the Google Play Market.
YIKES !!
Thank you for your step by step directions to restore Google Apps after EMUI 9 upgrade.
After all the trouble getting Google to work again.....was the upgrade to EMUI 9 worth it? Wow...seems like quite a lot of work if the upgrade from EMUI 8 to 9 was not worth it...
Do you recommend the upgrade to 9?
Hello,
As the chinese firmwares are more up to date than the eu ones, I want to use them on my Z17s.
Unfortunately these firmwares exclude the google play etc.
When I tied to install playstore with some installers I found, I'm not able to finish the google sign in to install the google account on the phone
Anyone has a solution to get playstore working??
drfleckenstein said:
Hello,
As the chinese firmwares are more up to date than the eu ones, I want to use them on my Z17s.
Unfortunately these firmwares exclude the google play etc.
When I tied to install playstore with some installers I found, I'm not able to finish the google sign in to install the google account on the phone
Anyone has a solution to get playstore working??
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If you like the stock firmwares and don't mind messing with TWRP and then Magisk (to be able to use things like Google Pay, etc) you may try this firmware, compiled by a Chinese user that combines Android Pie and NubiaUI. It began with NubiaUI 6 but was recently updated with version 7. It's the one I'm using right now and works like a charm:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-z17/how-to/android-pie-rom-nubia-ui-6-0-nubia-z17s-t3994419
You will have to install the corresponding gapps along with the firmware, but it works.