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Is it safe to manually install new version of Play services?

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.

Secret mode

Hi, is there a way to turn on the secret mode in the Samsung internet browser just like the pictures below? I can't find any setting

Monigote97 said:
Hi, is there a way to turn on the secret mode in the Samsung internet browser just like the pictures below? I can't find any setting
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Yes just click tab button and on the bottom left should be a button for secret mode while the right has button for regular new tab. It's really convenient and useful especially since it has fingerprint lock on it. Love it.

tiskewlio said:
Yes just click tab button and on the bottom left should be a button for secret mode while the right has button for regular new tab. It's really convenient and useful especially since it has fingerprint lock on it. Love it.
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That's why I would like to have it too, but I only have a big button for a regular tab. I don't know if there is a special app I deactiavted settings? I already looked, but I don't see a relation between them

I have the same problem
I have the same problem here on my SM-N920C on 6.0.1 firmware, and when i try to update from the store it gives me "your device isn't compatible with this version"
Internet installed is version 4.0 and the last version available version on the store is 4.2
Any help will be appreciated

monsieur.islam said:
I have the same problem here on my SM-N920C on 6.0.1 firmware, and when i try to update from the store it gives me "your device isn't compatible with this version"
Internet installed is version 4.0 and the last version available version on the store is 4.2
Any help will be appreciated
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Really appreciated, I still can't find the what's causing the issue

monsieur.islam said:
I have the same problem here on my SM-N920C on 6.0.1 firmware, and when i try to update from the store it gives me "your device isn't compatible with this version"
Internet installed is version 4.0 and the last version available version on the store is 4.2
Any help will be appreciated
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Take a look at this thread (read the OP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/app-samsung-internet-4-0-available-t3342018

Monigote97 said:
Take a look at this thread (read the OP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/app-samsung-internet-4-0-available-t3342018
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I've tried to install the knox free version 4.0.10-51 but it gives me app not installed
My device isn't rooted now but knox warranty voided
Is it work for you ?

monsieur.islam said:
I've tried to install the knox free version 4.0.10-51 but it gives me app not installed
My device isn't rooted now but knox warranty voided
Is it work for you ?
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No, is not working, I tried putting the app in system/app and system/priv-app with rw-r-r permissions, does not install either after reboot

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Monigote97 said:
No, is not working, I tried putting the app in system/app and system/priv-app with rw-r-r permissions, does not install either after reboot
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Today Samsung sent me the new update for the browser but secret mode still not working ,the message of compatability in the store is now gone
Do you have anything new ?

monsieur.islam said:
Today Samsung sent me the new update for the browser but secret mode still not working ,the message of compatability in the store is now gone
Do you have anything new ?
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I tried contacting some ROM developers, but it seemed no one listened to me

Monigote97 said:
I tried contacting some ROM developers, but it seemed no one listened to me
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It seems like it's firmware specific issue. Have you tried to update/flash different roms to see if the issue still persists? Maybe the dev disabled too many things and it's causing incompatibilities.

tiskewlio said:
It seems like it's firmware specific issue. Have you tried to update/flash different roms to see if the issue still persists? Maybe the dev disabled too many things and it's causing incompatibilities.
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I have tried with the stock carrier firmware, right out of the configuration screen opening the browser still no change, also with echoe ROM, same result

I have that feature but now its gone after installing costum rom but im back with the stock and still it did not comback.
Read the other thread.. due to knox being flagged.
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I lost the "enable secret" button when i rooted my phone :/

I don't have it either :S it was there last week!

It seems that after the update to internet browser 5.0 (that brought new UI) there is no more private mode.

I think secret mode uses Knox

@waterdaan Perhaps it's something introduced in Internet browser v5, as it worked fine with v4 and I was rooted already.

-V-O-Y-A-G-E-R- said:
@waterdaan Perhaps it's something introduced in Internet browser v5, as it worked fine with v4 and I was rooted already.
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Not rooted

Strange, I don't have that turn on part.

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.

UAE XSG S8 - Samsung Pay?

I bought a S8 that has XSG csc from UAE. With my S7 I was able to reflash the csc/rom to make Samsung Pay work in United States.
Is this possible with S8?
When I open Samsung Pay it gives advertisement "Samsung Pay is only available in the UAE"
My service is AT&T

Download the Samsung Pay 2.7.03 apk.

Skander1998 said:
Download the Samsung Pay 2.7.03 apk.
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I will try it tonight but when I tried the latest APK from apkmirror it told me I had to update the software and then it always says Download failed.

oplix said:
I will try it tonight but when I tried the latest APK from apkmirror it told me I had to update the software and then it always says Download failed.
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Don't download the latest, download 2.7.03.

Skander1998 said:
Don't download the latest, download 2.7.03.
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Thanks bro will try and post back
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Skander1998 said:
Don't download the latest, download 2.7.03.
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It works. I added my chase card no problem. You are a god. I was about to resell the phone.

oplix said:
It works. I added my chase card no problem. You are a god. I was about to resell the phone.
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Doesn't work on my S8.
I have the Panama version, TPA and using it in US with AT&T sim card.
The app will launch now, YAY!!!
I scan in a credit card with the camera, enter in the CVC code, expiration and zip code and then it tries to verify card and I get the "connection to server failed" message.
I thought this post was too good to be true.
Oh well back to the drawing board.

Mhjeff301 said:
Doesn't work on my S8.
I have the Panama version, TPA and using it in US with AT&T sim card.
The app will launch now, YAY!!!
I scan in a credit card with the camera, enter in the CVC code, expiration and zip code and then it tries to verify card and I get the "connection to server failed" message.
I thought this post was too good to be true.
Oh well back to the drawing board.
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Having played with CSCs and Samsung Pay for my S8 and S7 Edge there are options but with compromises.
BTU firmware fast updates no white pages.
XSG firmware no white pages at least on my edge phones moderately quick updates but Ramadan shows up in the calendar.
XSA firmware slow updates white pages works Samsung pay updates through the play store and MST function works.

I have the same issue, and tried to download the 2.7.0.3 framework APK, but get a "The package appears to be corrupt" error when trying to install it.
I'm guessing this is because I already have a newer version installed. When looking into the version installed, there's no "Uninstall" button to either remove the app, or even just remove some updates.
Any suggestion please ?
Thanks in advance !

tarkil said:
I have the same issue, and tried to download the 2.7.0.3 framework APK, but get a "The package appears to be corrupt" error when trying to install it.
I'm guessing this is because I already have a newer version installed. When looking into the version installed, there's no "Uninstall" button to either remove the app, or even just remove some updates.
Any suggestion please ?
Thanks in advance !
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its not framework. only the Samsung Pay app should be 2.7.03. Framework must be left stock. if you modified the framework you must wipe phone and start over

oplix said:
its not framework. only the Samsung Pay app should be 2.7.03. Framework must be left stock. if you modified the framework you must wipe phone and start over
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Thanks, I was too dumb to read properly !
And I did the correct install, and my Samsung Pay now works!!!!! After few months trying to find how to make it work !!!!
Awesome, thanks all for your help!

tarkil said:
Thanks, I was too dumb to read properly !
And I did the correct install, and my Samsung Pay now works!!!!! After few months trying to find how to make it work !!!!
Awesome, thanks all for your help!
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glad it worked out for you!

I've downloaded that Samsung pay APK but right after I open it , gives me connection error saying failed to connect to the server. Happened to me with all Samsung pay apks.. anyone knows why ? And how to fix it ?

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.
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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: