Is it safe to manually install new version of Play services? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask, sorry if it isn't.
I've noticed that after the lollipop upgrade I don't have the "smart lock" option in my settings->security. After digging through the www for a while it seems that I don't have the latest Google play services update (which brings the "trusted places" feature).
Is this correct? This is the reason I'm not seeing the "smart lock' feature?
Play store says I have the latest version (I currently have 436, which is NOT the latest version). Why? I got the play services update this morning and yet it's not the latest version. Should I wait a little longer for the update?
Is it safe to update the latest Google play services manually? apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-6-5-87-1599771-446-apk
Thanks in advance.

ekmo said:
Hello,
Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask, sorry if it isn't.
I've noticed that after the lollipop upgrade I don't have the "smart lock" option in my settings->security. After digging through the www for a while it seems that I don't have the latest Google play services update (which brings the "trusted places" feature).
Is this correct? This is the reason I'm not seeing the "smart lock' feature?
Play store says I have the latest version (I currently have 436, which is NOT the latest version). Why? I got the play services update this morning and yet it's not the latest version. Should I wait a little longer for the update?
Is it safe to update the latest Google play services manually? apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-6-5-87-1599771-446-apk
Thanks in advance.
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apk mirror is a site of android police to upload their apk's. i trust them and i installed stuff from there a lot of times. the apk signatures are correct and the apk update correctly to newer versions after the insallation. so it is a matter of trusting the source. i trust them so a lot of other readers.
android police is a serious site. so do your research about the site and decide for yourself if you are willing to trust them or not.
P.S. the reason that you don't have the latest version is that the roll out is usually done within the span of a few days to weeks depending of where you are. so the update will come eventually.

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ttheodorou said:
apk mirror is a site of android police to upload their apk's. i trust them and i installed stuff from there a lot of times. the apk signatures are correct and the apk update correctly to newer versions after the insallation. so it is a matter of trusting the source. i trust them so a lot of other readers.
android police is a serious site. so do your research about the site and decide for yourself if you are willing to trust them or not.
P.S. the reason that you don't have the latest version is that the roll out is usually done within the span of a few days to weeks depending of where you are. so the update will come eventually.
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I always prefer to do the update the "regular way", via play store, so according to your advice I think I'll wait a little longer for the update.
Thanks. :good:

ekmo said:
I always prefer to do the update the "regular way", via play store, so according to your advice I think I'll wait a little longer for the update.
Thanks. :good:
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for me the only reason to update via apk mirror is if i want to check something immediately. for example when the new google apps with material design was out i updated from there instead of waiting. i couldn't help my self

ttheodorou said:
for me the only reason to update via apk mirror is if i want to check something immediately. for example when the new google apps with material design was out i updated from there instead of waiting. i couldn't help my self
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Well, in my case it's just a cool new feature I want to try out. I'll give it a few more days and if it won't come on it's own then I'll update it manually.
It's basically just getting the apk and running it (wherever it's located), correct?

ekmo said:
Well, in my case it's just a cool new feature I want to try out. I'll give it a few more days and if it won't come on it's own then I'll update it manually.
It's basically just getting the apk and running it (wherever it's located), correct?
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you download the apk on your phone and install it like any other app. it is called side loading. there is an option under settings/security to allow you install apps outside the play store if you haven't done it already you must unclick it.

ttheodorou said:
you download the apk on your phone and install it like any other app. it is called side loading. there is an option under settings/security to allow you install apps outside the play store if you haven't done it already you must unclick it.
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Yep, I'm familiar with this option, but thanks for reminding me to recheck it before installing. :good:

ekmo said:
Yep, I'm familiar with this option, but thanks for reminding me to recheck it before installing. :good:
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glad to help

For the Nexus 4 (with Lollipop), I believe this is the version you want from apk mirror:
Google Play services 6.5.87 (1599771-436)
Edit: the notes section on apk mirror explains the version naming/numbering for the Play Services apks. The last three digits indicate which version of Play Services is right for your device.

I was notified immediately after upgrading to L that my Google Services are outdated and I was redirected to Play Store before even could get to home screen. Maybe it only happens after standard OTA...?

urfel said:
I was notified immediately after upgrading to L that my Google Services are outdated and I was redirected to Play Store before even could get to home screen. Maybe it only happens after standard OTA...?
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Same here, but for some reason it did not update for the latest version.

ekmo said:
Hello,
Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask, sorry if it isn't.
I've noticed that after the lollipop upgrade I don't have the "smart lock" option in my settings->security. After digging through the www for a while it seems that I don't have the latest Google play services update (which brings the "trusted places" feature).
Is this correct? This is the reason I'm not seeing the "smart lock' feature?
Play store says I have the latest version (I currently have 436, which is NOT the latest version). Why? I got the play services update this morning and yet it's not the latest version. Should I wait a little longer for the update?
Is it safe to update the latest Google play services manually? apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-6-5-87-1599771-446-apk
Thanks in advance.
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It's perfectly safe, as it is the exact same version you will recieve from play store.

I'm not sure what the problem is anymore.
I looked at a friend's Nexus 4 that was also updated with Lollipop and he has the same Google play services build as me and he still gets the 'smart lock' option.
Could it be something with the settings on my phone? Maybe I need to do something in order to enable it? I've already tried enabling a security lock screen but that didn't help.

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Galaxy Tab 4 10.1- Cannot Make In-App Purchases

**[In-app Purchase Problems]**
Hello, i have some problems with in-app purchasing when i try to buy something like gems on clash of clans it says "Purchases unavable! Google Play Store app needs to be updated" but when i go to goole play, go to settings and tab on the version it says "Google Play is up to date" Anyone have the same problem or can help me plz??
Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab4 10.1
Model number: SM-T530
Android: 4.4.2 KitKat
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3235464
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
Thanks! (Sorry for bad english)
MartijnHeuvink said:
Hello, i have some problems with in-app purchasing when i try to buy something like gems on clash of clans it says "Purchases unavable! Google Play Store app needs to be updated" but when i go to goole play, go to settings and tab on the version it says "Google Play is up to date" Anyone have the same problem or can help me plz??
Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab4 10.1
Model number: SM-T530
Android: 4.2.2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3235464
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
Thanks! (Sorry for bad english)
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In settings > security allow installation from unknown sources. Then go to this link and download the latest version of the play store (5.9.11). Open the apk file on your tablet and allow it to install. This is how I always manually keep the play store up to date on all my android devices, because I find sometimes they take to long to push the updated versions automatically.
Also you should consider updating your tablet to lollipop. Lollipop firmware files for all Tab 4 models can be found in this thread, choose any for the SM-T530. This doesn't have anything to do with fixing your original question, just a suggestion
Yes i know i already have 5.9.11 but its still not working
before the update i have root my device i also have try to update it when its unrooted but still not working
help plz
MartijnHeuvink said:
Yes i know i already have 5.9.11 but its still not working
before the update i have root my device i also have try to update it when its unrooted but still not working
help plz
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Oh I should've remembered to recommend in settings > application manager > all > google play store, try clearing data and cache for that app.
If that doesn't solve the problem you might have to update google play services, linked to here, just be careful because this one is a little trickier. Go into settings > application manager > all and select google play services. If the version number begins with a 7 (might look something like 7.9.53) you definitely need to update, if it begins with an 8, you probably don't. Assuming you do need to update google play services, you need to look at the last three numbers in the parentheses and match them with the apk file you download. There's a guide on the page I linked to that does a better job of explaining it than me, just read that before you try installing anything.
I have remove the cache and data but still not working, i also cant update play service it says "There was a problem while parsing the package" and the link you give me it says android 5.0+ but im using 4.4.2 KitKat
MartijnHeuvink said:
I have remove the cache and data but still not working, i also cant update play service it says "There was a problem while parsing the package" and the link you give me it says android 5.0+ but im using 4.4.2 KitKat
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Download this http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ices-8-1-14-2244331-030-android-apk-download/
and after installation remove cache and data again
Still it says " Google Play Store app needs to be updated"
But is my root the problem??
MartijnHeuvink said:
Still it says " Google Play Store app needs to be updated"
But is my root the problem??
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So update it .
repey6 said:
So update it .
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lol its not possible to update it when i have the latest version (read the previous messages then you know that)
MartijnHeuvink said:
lol its not possible to update it when i have the latest version (read the previous messages then you know that)
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I linked to the wrong play services my bad, download and install the one @repey6 linked to they're correct
MartijnHeuvink said:
lol its not possible to update it when i have the latest version (read the previous messages then you know that)
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so reinstall your firmware via Odin .
There's a newer version of the play store released if you want to give it a shot, @MartijnHeuvink
repey6 said:
so reinstall your firmware via Odin .
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......If i do it wrong i can buy a new tab so no i dont reinstall
MartijnHeuvink said:
......If i do it wrong i can buy a new tab so no i dont reinstall
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If you afraid not do it better
repey6 said:
If you afraid not do it better
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can you stop with sending that messages i hate it when people do that!! i dont know how odin works if you wanna buy a new tab for me i give it a try.
You do not know how to do so learn .Forum and Google will help you.
If you do not like direct and honest answers then why are you asking for help. We only advise you. And you can do what you want.
MartijnHeuvink said:
can you stop with sending that messages i hate it when people do that!! i dont know how odin works if you wanna buy a new tab for me i give it a try.
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How to use Odin guide
Where to download KitKat firmware files and also lollipop firmware files (quickest download speeds).
It's quite simple and very commonplace. Don't come on here and yell at other members of this fine community for trying to offer you solutions, that's how this forum works. Check out the links in the top row of my signature if you don't believe me

Unable to install many yotaphone apps..

"no eligible devices for app install"
This is what I get when I try to install "YotaMap for YotaPhone" directly from my laptop's browser. I ended up doing this because these apps don't even show in the play store if I search for them in the phone itself.
I got my Yotaphone 2 yesterday and I was thrilled to see what kind of things I can do with the back display .. but .. why are all the fun apps unavailable to me? Does the location matter?
Do you guys have any idea what can cause this behavior?
PP: this happens not only with the "YotaMap" but with many other Yota apps I was able to find in the play store from the browser.
P_Rein said:
"no eligible devices for app install"
This is what I get when I try to install "YotaMap for YotaPhone" directly from my laptop's browser. I ended up doing this because these apps don't even show in the play store if I search for them in the phone itself.
I got my Yotaphone 2 yesterday and I was thrilled to see what kind of things I can do with the back display .. but .. why are all the fun apps unavailable to me? Does the location matter?
Do you guys have any idea what can cause this behavior?
PP: this happens not only with the "YotaMap" but with many other Yota apps I was able to find in the play store from the browser.
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Which version of Android are you running? If you flash to the latest firmware all available apps can be installed from the YotaStore, which in itself is an app on the latest firmware.
VirtuaLeech said:
Which version of Android are you running? If you flash to the latest firmware all available apps can be installed from the YotaStore, which in itself is an app on the latest firmware.
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The phone is running android 4.4.3
I don't know how to upgrade it actually. My last phone notified me that it wants to upgrade to 5 .. and I just clicked "do it!".
P_Rein said:
The phone is running android 4.4.3
I don't know how to upgrade it actually. My last phone notified me that it wants to upgrade to 5 .. and I just clicked "do it!".
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Read through this post to find out how to upgrade. Also try searching YotaFlasher in the forum.

I haven't received Google Assistant yet.

Okay, so you might have seen plenty of these posts but I don't know why I haven't received it yet. Phones in my region have gotten it yet I haven't. Here is some info that might help. My phone is updated to Android 7.0 and has Google Play Services 10.2.98 and the Google App is updated with the current version. So, I don't know why I don't have it yet. Thank you by the way.
The rollout is Google Account based so you will get it sooner or later. You might want to update to 10.2.99 Play Services, try a soft reset and/or accessing Google settings which may trigger it (as far as I heard).
Maybe you should update to
Google Play services 10.5.37 beta
wont let me install latest version
Bart3n said:
Maybe you should update to
Google Play services 10.5.37 beta
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Do you have to be rooted? When ever i try to install the updated apk it says "app not installed" Package appears to be corrupt. WTF? Any help would be much appreciated.
Nope, no root needed.
Did you select the right version? APKMirror
Bart3n said:
Maybe you should update to
Google Play services 10.5.37 beta
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Updated play services to that beta build a few weeks back, I'm still waiting for Google assistant to be enabled on my S7 edge. Been using the assistant on my s4 for a few months though with a custom nougat rom and I like it.
Sent from my S7 Edge using Tapatalk
Smartie36 said:
Updated play services to that beta build a few weeks back, I'm still waiting for Google assistant to be enabled on my S7 edge. Been using the assistant on my s4 for a few months though with a custom nougat rom and I like it.
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Working fine on my non-rooted S7 Edge. Just have to set the system and Google search languages to US English

Nokia 6 July Update update.zip file

For those who can't upgrade to July Update To get play store on Chinese variant of Nokia 6 (TA-1000), I've fetched update.zip of nokia 6.
Download Link : https://www.mediafire.com/?69ba646x6m7cm3x
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hit "Thanks" to thank me instead of saying thanks.
Hit "Donate to Me" if I make a small contribution to you.
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How would I download a different OTA update? I am looking to get the nokia 6 OTA 00CN_1_310 and everything after in hopes I can get my phone working again. Thanks!
aNorthernSoul said:
How would I download a different OTA update? I am looking to get the nokia 6 OTA 00CN_1_310 and everything after in hopes I can get my phone working again. Thanks!
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well it's fetched when I was updating to July update. After downloading i didn't installed the update immediately and I got it from root directory on file manager. The update is 00CN_3_31A_AP
Sent from my TA-1000 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
nischal31 said:
well it's fetched when I was updating to July update. After downloading i didn't installed the update immediately and I got it from root directory on file manager. The update is 00CN_3_31A_AP
Sent from my TA-1000 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Oh Ok. Thanks!
Whoever downloads it needs to be sure that their phone hasn't been altered. If so, it will break their phone. That's what happened to me and now I am trying to figure out a way to get it working again.
I can not go into the pick up and install ROM. I have an unofficial firmware and with the combination of vol + and power does nothing. please help
It's a matter of timing. I had to try it several times until I got the timing right.
aNorthernSoul said:
Oh Ok. Thanks!
Whoever downloads it needs to be sure that their phone hasn't been altered. If so, it will break their phone. That's what happened to me and now I am trying to figure out a way to get it working again.
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Basically its not working with TA-1000 modified ROM (TA-1003)???
Since no one has yet: can anyone confirm success using this update on Chinese Nokia 6? I'm thinking of buying one from Taobao but want to be sure I can get 7.1.1. Thanks!
Hororo said:
Basically its not working with TA-1000 modified ROM (TA-1003)???
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Likely not. I tried the one before and now my phone is useless until I can flash it.
daberios said:
I can not go into the pick up and install ROM. I have an unofficial firmware and with the combination of vol + and power does nothing. please help
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My phone needed to be plugged into the computer before it would go into Recovery Mode when booting it with + and power.
leekohlbradley said:
Since no one has yet: can anyone confirm success using this update on Chinese Nokia 6? I'm thinking of buying one from Taobao but want to be sure I can get 7.1.1. Thanks!
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My TA-1000 (modified ROM) come with 7.1.1 and April update, works properly only can't receive update.
aNorthernSoul said:
How would I download a different OTA update? I am looking to get the nokia 6 OTA 00CN_1_310 and everything after in hopes I can get my phone working again. Thanks!
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I cant post a link, look for firmware in 4pda (rus) page 150
Weird. Mine is as well and the update screwed it up. Had to re-flash the phone.
I have Nokia 6 (TA-1000)
The version number is 00CN_3_170 and the security patch is dated April 1, 2017
Can I use your update.zip to update my phone?
And how updated?
taicracker said:
I have Nokia 6 (TA-1000)
The version number is 00CN_3_170 and the security patch is dated April 1, 2017
Can I use your update.zip to update my phone?
And how updated?
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Why would you want to update to this July version?
I guess you must be already having Google Play Services and Google Play Store installed in your phone?
The July update is basically for users without Google Play Services and Play Store.
After installing this ROM you will have to download Play Store APK and install manually.
reju said:
Why would you want to update to this July version?
I guess you must be already having Google Play Services and Google Play Store installed in your phone?
The July update is basically for users without Google Play Services and Play Store.
After installing this ROM you will have to download Play Store APK and install manually.
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Neck. I have all the services of google plays ... i heard July bug fixes in Camera and language so i want to update.
Key for me is to get the power on pin security setting I believe came with may update... I am still on April security patch with play services installed... But never getting updates. Hoping the update would also get the pin option and latest updates should start downloading in the future. Is this not the case?
taicracker said:
Neck. I have all the services of google plays ... i heard July bug fixes in Camera and language so i want to update.
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I think you should wait for the OTA update. Anyway there's no procedure given how to update this ROM manually?
I also have the same ROM as yours.
reju said:
I think you should wait for the OTA update. Anyway there's no procedure given how to update this ROM manually?
I also have the same ROM as yours.
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Ok thanks :silly:

Disney+ App Incompatible With Device?

I'm getting, "Your device isn't compatible with this version" error when I try to install it on my phone.
I'm still on 8.1 due to some Xposed modules not being updated for 9.0.
Disney+ support states that they have installs blocked unless you're on the latest version of your ROM... is this true?
IdrisMC said:
Disney+ works for me, i think your phone failed a test. I recommend installing a outdated disney+ apk. And the play store will update it automatically for you. And it will keep doing that so you dont notice a difference
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Are you still on Android 8.1 or have you upgraded to 9?
Honestly, this is the first time an app has been incompatible with my device.
I've also got the play store and playstore services enabled for Magisk Hide.
Wasn't too comfortable with installing the APKpure app as the site requires it now, but after doing some digging it seems like they're trustworthy enough.
Once I had that, installing the latest Disney+ version went flawlessly.
So thank you for the encouragement!
Makes me think that the CS rep was right and they put a condition that only devices on their latest android version are allowed to install it from Google Play.
IdrisMC said:
That could be the test you failed, it would be a stupid discission from Disney tho, since most people are outdated..
I am on android Q btw.
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Extremely stupid on their part... Apologies, I thought I already pressed the thanks button!

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