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LeTV Max3-55-65-65 Pro Rooting & Playstore Sideload

Welcome to first of kind Android TV hacking in XDA
Here I will give you steps on How to root LETV Super TV X3-55, X3-65, X3-65 Pro
Disclaimer: I will not be responsible if your TV gets into a costly brick. The risk is entirely yours.
Rooting : (X3 series - all working)
a) Download kingoroot apk from https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/kingoroot-download.htm
b) Click on root button (Will work after 2 - 3 times, may even exit and turn blank, Dont worry)
c) Now you have got root
d) Download Root Explorer and install the apk
e) Push the all the folders like app, priv-app, etc,framework (Letv Gapps v1.0) from the attached link inside \system folder and merge using root explorer.
[URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxwZ4yte3ORmR2k2VTdwckJ3Tkk/view?usp=sharing"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxwZ4yte3ORmR2k2VTdwckJ3Tkk/view?usp=sharing --> Updated Link
Switch OFF using remote and restart.
g) You have google play store (Set it up!)
In case you find trouble. Click on GMSCore.apk, Phonesky.apk you find inside priv-app folder.
In case of trouble whatsapp me +91 9669199996
All the best !
New features will be added soon.
a) Change video animations
b) Google play movies download on TV itself
c) Different Launcher
d) Themes
Without Root (Not Working : Sorry ) :
Those who wants everything without root can try this .. (experimental)
Please update me in case if it works.
Download the LeTV Gapps and install the following apk
1) Gmscore,
2) Googleloginservice,
3) Googleframework,
4) Phonesky from the priv-app folder.
Experiencing Bootloop ? :
Struck at LeTV logo....
Factory Reset : Put TV OFF ; Press Vol + and Vol - and Channel + and Channel - and Power ON using remote.
Indian Firmware Link : http://forum.le.com/in/eui_detail.html?euiid=207
Features of this update:
a) Root
b) Play store for android TV (updates itself to latest version & stops; but have a workaround .... working on it)
c) Lots of apps
d) Xposed not working (Not compatible with this arm architecture)
e) A lot of roots goodies.
f) Lots of boot loops (In case of experimentation ...... I am learning)
g) Lots of data and money & efforts spent (Hmm seriously not playing with my kids......)
R Prabhakar
Thanks : Dipcore for providing me insights, Praveen Pawar for testing.
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This space is reserved for Bootloop issues ......

Hi! Any updates?

Mr. MCM said:
Hi! Any updates?
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Rooted and experimenting as Playstore updates itself and I am unable to patch it !
Is it OK if I give a non stable release with Playstore not working ??

Please do. Is it a method or full ROM?

As long as the Tv doesn't crash. I'm willing to try it if it really helps. Thanks for all your work.:good:

"https://drive.google.com/open?id=
0BzCElQ6GM7IOZUttX2Vxd29fRm8"
Have you tried this?? This is from dipcore from letv forum.

Sir..

any update on this? any stable release?
Thanks.

I'm in USA., would this work ?

bobz909 said:
I'm in USA., would this work ?
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You can also root it with kingroot.apk Works fine with US version. Sometimes you need to run it couple times.
I did it long ago with my x3-55pro US version. It also works with Indian ROM
English version attached.

@dipcore open your own thread for sharing the custom rom with us please

My tools to pack/unpack mstar bin firmware https://github.com/dipcore/mstar-bin-tool Python 3+ required.

Mr. MCM said:
Please do. Is it a method or full ROM?
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Method updated

bobz909 said:
I'm in USA., would this work ?
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Please send me your build.prop. I will tell you.
It should work with US versions. I didnt have a tester though.
Dipcore has a US firmware. He can provide you custom ROM.
Google for Letvupdate928.bin !!
You can also try my way.

Does this make google play services to work on the device
Like if i want to login on the youtube app
Will i be able to do it

androidlover420 said:
Does this make google play services to work on the device
Like if i want to login on the youtube app
Will i be able to do it
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Yes that will allow you to login with youtube app or any other app which uses google services. Basically all google services will work. The only problem is with the play market. It stops working after self-update (which does not affect any other apps, youtube will still work).
As a temporary workaround you can go to android settings -> apps -> all. Find the Play market and press on "Delete Updates". That gives you an option to use play market till next self-update.

I just did the given
While trying to login a message appears that google play services has stopped working
And then play store says unable to login
And my youtube app force closes itself on startup
Please help!

androidlover420 said:
I just did the given
While trying to login a message appears that google play services has stopped working
And then play store says unable to login
And my youtube app force closes itself on startup
Please help!
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Not sure then. I'm going to make a separate thread tonight with my custom firmware. It has youtube and google services pre-installed (as many other changes) So you will be able download and install it, if you want.

androidlover420 said:
I just did the given
While trying to login a message appears that google play services has stopped working
And then play store says unable to login
And my youtube app force closes itself on startup
Please help!
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I made a mistake in file.I have reuploaded the Gapps. Try now

Lost Play Store and Play Services, anyway to get them back?

Installed modded Play Store (through Lucky Patcher), install succeeded but Play Store would say not connected to the internet when launched, installed different versions of modded play store gave me the same result, gave up on modded Play Store and uninstalled it though Lucky Patcher and tried installing multiple versions from apkmirror, same thing, app installs, then tells me not connected to the internet when opened, so I thought Google Play Services was at fault, so I uninstalled both it and the Play Store through Titanium Backup, and even though I no longer have either installed, Play Store icon was still on the homescreen (won't launch though), did the Nougat update thinking it would overwrite the system partition and fix the issue, still the same.
Have though about flashing gapps, but thought it was too risky to install on non-AOSP, so now I don't know where to go from here, Help Please?

of course. Just download it via browser
Playstore ( unmodded ) : http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-3-07-k-all-0-pr-139935798-release/
Latest Play Service for x64 @480 DPI : http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/google-play-services-10-0-84-448-137749526-android-apk-download/
These are the right versions, no clue which you tried.
If youre on CM or the error still remains , download OpenGAPPS by any mirror and let it download the full AROMA package for x64. Flash the zip via twrp and select both missing apps. Watch your steps here, it asks you which to install and which to remove. For me the Aroma Control is a big buggy. You have to play with the volume rockers and the power button to go through the setup.
By the Way : I recommend to follow Google INC there to get the latest beta versions pre playreleased

For the future...
I would not recommend messing with Google apps and Lucky Patcher. This app can really mess up your accounts.
I also don't think it is allowed to discuss any Lucky Patcher related issues on these forums since large parts of "activities" that this app is used for are not completely legal.

The so-called modded APK from theirs can't be installed as it lacks a certificate. However if you achieve perfection after signing the APK and using their "second" method the following message persists:
Code:
Authentication is required. You need to sign into your Google Account.
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I used one x86 ver of Phonesky, it could do well with Play Store WITHIN ONLY A FEW MINUTES. Then it showed "Service stops. " The modded APK looks promising, there must be some other tricks to bypass the Google Serivce check.

Device not compatible in play store, why? Should be compatible

Hi,
I have a Nexus 7 (2012) wifi-only model and want to install printoid (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.yochi76.printoid.phones.trial) on it. But the Google play store keeps telling me my device isn't compatible... I don't understand why.
I have an even older tablet (galaxy tab 1 7") where its working without issues, a bit slow though. And I know the developer of the application also has the same Nexus model and can install it without any problems. I installed the APK by sideloading it, runs without any problems, just can't download it from the store.
Some facts
Google Play services = version 11.7.44
Google Play store = version 8.4.18.V-all
Tried Android 5.1.1 (XenonHD ROM) and my device is rooted
Tried the stock rom 5.1.1, even un-rooted and locked it
Tried lineageOS 7.1
What could be causing this?

Probably the developer himself has forbidden the installation of the application on this device. Either in the application manifest contains the necessary (not optional) permissions, because of which the device was automatically excluded from the list of devices. I also from time to time come across applications (even from Google) that can not be installed with Google Play. But nevertheless, they work fine if you manually install the apk.
Just use https://apkpure.com/ for such cases.

Thanks @gmikhail, didnt know the apkpure site, handy. I had contact with the developer and he has the same device. He can install without any problems, which makes it even more strange.
Rather use it from the play store, makes updating easier.

@nosmo-king The app is not available for me too. So the problem is exactly on the developer's side. Let it go to the device list and manually recheck device.
In Google Play Console -> Select app -> Release Management -> Device Catalog -> Find Nexus 7 2012. There should be written why the device is not supported.
PS: apkpure supports auto-update.

Good to know I am not the only one, thanks for checking.
I replied to the developer, I hope he can do something...
Good to know about apkpure, unfortunately the PRO version is not available. Probably because its not free

Media Pad M3 8' add Google Services (install Core GSM Core Package) - solved

There are bits and pieces of this all over XDA (and the web) so I thought I'd just put it here to make it easier.
I purchased a Chinese Huawei Media Pad M3 8' WiFi tablet in March 2018 with the following details.
Model: CPN-W09
Build: CPN-W09C233B066 , CPN-W09C233B067 (updated 8 Apr 2017 with no negative effects)
EMUI 5.1
Android 7.0
Kernel: 3.18.31-gee0501b​
I wanted to get google services on this device. This is what finally worked for me.
Startup the tablet. Select USA English, skip Huawei registration and Wifi. Skip cloud services, enable pin, enable fingerprint ID. Get to home screen.
Connect to computer, enable file transfer and drop GSM the gsminstaller apk into your download folder. Install the gsminstaller and after the installer is installed, open it and press the 'one touch installation button'. After that, I installed Google Play service 12.5.20 and Google Play store 9.3.14 both of which I downloaded from apkmirror.com.
I was able to log into my google account and everything seems to be working fine. I even reset the tablet to factory specs to make sure I had the right steps and it looks like the GSM core stayed installed.
Note I got the link to the gsmcore (gsminstaller.apk) from this thread. so thanks.
Also, as I researched this, I stumbled across a couple of other tidbits that I thought I'd put here.
There are some hidden menus you can reach by putting the calculator in landscape mode (so you can see the '(' ')' characters.) and keying in the following combinations.
To get the Product ID enter: ()()1357946()()=
To get the Project Manager (install firmware from SD card, reset etc) aka Manufacture Mode enter: ()()2846579()() =​
Hope this helps someone else.

Hey i just got a Huawei M5 mediapad. When i send the apk to my tablet there is no install button for it. Please help me. I got it from China and i dont have play stores or anything.

BlaZez390 said:
Hey i just got a Huawei M5 mediapad. When i send the apk to my tablet there is no install button for it. Please help me. I got it from China and i dont have play stores or anything.
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Use the Files app to find the APK where you put it on the tablet, double click it and install the APK (app). After it is installed , you'll see the icon in your apps. Click that and then you will see the one-touch install button.
Report back here if it works so other people can find the info for your tablet.

rsoandrew said:
Use the Files app to find the APK where you put it on the tablet, double click it and install the APK (app). After it is installed , you'll see the icon in your apps. Click that and then you will see the one-touch install button.
Report back here if it works so other people can find the info for your tablet.
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I have the same problem, it just doesn't allow you to install the APK (App may damage your device, Installation forbidden.) and there is no option to turn off checking apks

00stargazer said:
I have the same problem, it just doesn't allow you to install the APK (App may damage your device, Installation forbidden.) and there is no option to turn off checking apks
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To skip the Hicare check, you just need to disconnect from the internet before you double click on the APK. Then you should be able to install the GSMinstaller.

00stargazer said:
I have the same problem, it just doesn't allow you to install the APK (App may damage your device, Installation forbidden.) and there is no option to turn off checking apks
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When I switched off and on the external sources/third party app radio buttons, there was an option to "Enable external sources app to scan..." that was enabled by default. I disabled that tick box and it never checked any APK's again.
Hope this works for you.

I follow the steps, and got the play store installed,but when I went to install a few games, it said it couldn't install them. It also said the google play services wouldn't work unless it was updated, but when I went to update it, it didn't say there was an update. A few things installed,like Nova launcher. The games I tried to install, I was able to install them last time without a problem (don't remember what I did then to get Google play to work). Today I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it,and it obviously erased everything. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I have the WiFi only model.

It worked for my MEDIAPAD M3, I had to factory reset it, and skip all the set up options. do not add any password or wifi to it. just skip it all, then run the GMS installer., and also install the google play store , framework and play services.
then, you can add your wifi password.

Blocked from installing GMSinstaller

Hi all, I have a Mediapad M3 lite 10 (BAH-W09) obtained in China. It's currently running Emui 5.1.3 and Android 7.0 u rooted. Im currently trying to install a Google system on it for work purposes. I've tried using GMSinstaller but the whole apk is blocked. [App may damage your device, installation forbidden]. There is no option in the security menu to prevent checks on apks. I've also tried to manually installing the framework and play services but the play store still asks to install the core GMS packages. Is there a work around for this?

Gms
Same problem for me have you found a solution?

zabbaskeema said:
Same problem for me have you found a solution?
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When I switched off and on the external sources/third party app radio buttons, there was an option to "Enable external sources app to scan..." that was enabled by default. I disabled that tick box and it never checked any APK's again.
Hope this works for you.