Can anyone tell me what is F-Droid and MicroG? And what does it do?
absolut.hero said:
Can anyone tell me what is F-Droid and MicroG? And what does it do?
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F-Droid is a software repository (or "app store") for Android applications, similar to the Google Play store. The main repository, hosted by the project, contains only apps that are free and open-source software. Applications can be browsed and installed from the F-Droid website or client app without the need to register for an account. "Anti-features" such as advertising, user tracking, or dependence on non-free software are flagged in app descriptions. The website also offers the source code of applications it hosts, as well as the software running the F-Droid server, allowing anyone to set up their own app repository.
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Can we use MicroG instead Gapps..
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I installed a custom rom but now i don't have the youtube app anymore.
Do i just need to find a youtube apk and install it? Or are there any differences between them?
Already looked in the market but it's not there.
What do you mean by "between them"?! The YouTube app = the YouTube app
Can you see the app on market.android.com?
If not just google an APK
I mean are there different versions of the youtube app.
Found the app on market.android.com but can't install it.
This item is not available on your carrier.
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Will just google apk and install it. Thanks for the info.
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Just tried 3 apk's and i always get a force close.
How can it be that difficult to install the youtube app?
This should be in the Q and A forum.
Anyway if you are not in the USA, I suppose you are in a country that has carrier restrictions on certain apps.
So go and download Market Enabler and set your sim value to T-Mobile USA. Then you can buy and download most things on the market.
If you need more help or instructions, go to the Q and A forum.
Instead of Market Enabler, you can download Market Access that supercedes it.
I developed a cyanogenMod related stuff.
This require root access.
But app store only accept apk format.
Should I find unofficial app store or develop a apk package to use my stuff?
Which one is better?
Hi guys,
I've been using OmniROM for some time now and I'm liking a lot. I like their open source "philosophy" and so on but lately, I'm facing a problem that I cannot solve by myself.
I'm trying to find a way to install Play Store to gets some apps that I want/need but I don't want to install all the other Gapps that comes with the packages. I managed to get the apk but after installing it, I don't get it to work. It tries to start but before it even opens, it closes quickly...
Do I need something else in order to make it work?? Google services maybe? I wouldn't like to have more than Play Store if possible.
Greetings!
Shlikstr said:
Hi guys,
I've been using OmniROM for some time now and I'm liking a lot. I like their open source "philosophy" and so on but lately, I'm facing a problem that I cannot solve by myself.
I'm trying to find a way to install Play Store to gets some apps that I want/need but I don't want to install all the other Gapps that comes with the packages. I managed to get the apk but after installing it, I don't get it to work. It tries to start but before it even opens, it closes quickly...
Do I need something else in order to make it work?? Google services maybe? I wouldn't like to have more than Play Store if possible.
Greetings!
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I believe PA gapps has a "micro" version which has the bare minimum needed for Play Store.
(FYI, most if not all of the Omni developers use PA Gapps - tkruzze does a great job.)
OK so I'll have to flash the Gapps...
What I don't like is that they overwrite some aosp apps :\
Ty anyway @Entropy512!
Edit: What about installing Play services + play store?? Would that be enough?
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By the way @Entropy512 or anyone else, do you know which files are imperative to install Google Play (Google Play itself, GP services...)and which aren't? (Google tts...) I would like to install just the needed ones only.
Greetings!
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Shlikstr said:
By the way @Entropy512 or anyone else, do you know which files are imperative to install Google Play (Google Play itself, GP services...)and which aren't? (Google tts...) I would like to install just the needed ones only.
Greetings!
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Anyone?? :crying:
Shlikstr said:
Anyone?? :crying:
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I would go with Banks' minimal GApps. It's basically just Google Play
Hello,
Shlikstr said:
What I don't like is that they overwrite some aosp apps :\
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TKruzze provides multiple packages for the GApps, and most of them don't overwrite the AOSP apps.
In fact, as I read it now, only the "Google Stock Package" do replace AOSP browser, Calendar, Camera, Launcher, TTS, Keyboard and SMS by default by their Google products' counterpart. And there is even an easy way, using this package, to prevent some or all the AOSP apps to be replaced -- read TKruzze's posts to find out how.
The other packages don't overwrite the AOSP apps (except AOSP Calendar becoming replaced by Google Calendar). By default, they install the Google apps along side the AOSP ones.
Alexandre-P said:
Hello,
TKruzze provides multiple packages for the GApps, and most of them don't overwrite the AOSP apps.
In fact, as I read it now, only the "Google Stock Package" do replace AOSP browser, Calendar, Camera, Launcher, TTS, Keyboard and SMS by default by their Google products' counterpart. And there is even an easy way, using this package, to prevent some or all the AOSP apps to be replaced -- read TKruzze's posts to find out how.
The other packages don't overwrite the AOSP apps (except AOSP Calendar becoming replaced by Google Calendar). By default, they install the Google apps along side the AOSP ones.
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Yup. That's why I suggested the "micro" package - I'm fairly certain this doesn't overwrite anything and includes the absolute minimum for the Play Store to work.
Now what is annoying is that some of the Play Store versions of Google apps have the same package names as AOSP variants which causes conflicts. Google Camera is one such example, which is the reason I'm in the process of renaming the AOSP-derived camera package in Omni.
Thanks guys, I'm gonna try out those options and see which suits me better
Package Signer
This tool automatically sign an APK or an OTA update package with the Android test certificate. Comes with an Android application and a Java program for PC.
Features
Android
No root permission needed.
Currently supports Android testkeys only.
Simple file browser for choosing packages.
Automatically generates the output name based on the package name (if no output specified).
PC
Works as a single executable JAR (v3.0/3.1)
Easy dragging & dropping of packages (v2.1/2.2)
Multiple package signing function (v2.2)
Able to cancel the signing process (v2.0-2.2)
Both PC and Android version uses the same SignApk by The Android Open Source Project, modified differently according to the platform. But both versions does the same exact signature writing process and generates the same certificates.
Requirement
JDK at least version 7 (PC version)
Android 4.1 and up (Android version)
How to use?
Specify the Package you want to sign.
Choose an Output folder where to save it.
Hit the Sign button to start signing it.
Changelog
Android Version
Version 1.1
Rewritten the whole application
Fixed the Layouts and components
Minor changes
Version 1.0
Initial
PC Version
Version 3.1
Minor changes
Version 3.0
All files & keys are bundled (No more external files included)
Removed Drag & Drop function (Removed FileDrop library)
Removed Multiple signing function
Removed Cancel signing function
Version 2.2
Supports multiple package signing
Minor changes
Version 2.1
Added Drag & Drop function (Using FileDrop library)
Minor changes
Version 2.0
Redesigned User Interface
Added Cancel signing function
Added Clear log function
Added Action shortcut keys
Version 1.1
Updated dialog messages
Minor changes
Version 1.0
Initial
Download
Download the latest versions of Package Signer.
Package Signer 1.1 (APK)
Package Signer 3.1 (JAR)
Archived
Previous versions of Package Signer (see it here).
Source code
All the program's source code is available here.
References
Sun Jarsign Support, source code form the ZipSigner application by sir @kellinwood
SignApk by The Android Open Source Project used by Appium. Modified to be able to work on this program.
Commons IO library by Apache used to automatically generate the output package name.
Android File Browser library by Roger Keays used to support browsing of packages.
FileDrop library by iHarder used to support dragging and dropping of packages (on versions 2.1 & 2.2).
XDA:DevDB Information
[TOOL][APP][SIGN][APK/ZIP] Package Signer (Windows/Linux/Mac/Android) , ROM for the Android General
Contributors
Humble Potato II
ROM OS Version: 2.3.x Gingerbread
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2017-01-24
Last Updated 2017-01-24
Minor changes.
Is it possible to incorporate this into an app? Zipsigner was there before but wasn't updated anymore.
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adriansticoid said:
Is it possible to incorporate this into an app? Zipsigner was there before but wasn't updated anymore.
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Yes of course.
UI updated.
Humble Potato II said:
Yes of course.
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Cool. Make an app for this man if you can. Thanks.
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adriansticoid said:
Cool. Make an app for this man if you can. Thanks.
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Yeah after a few years :laugh: I am still learning android app development (currently, Navigation drawer and Toolbar is the only thing I can do )
Humble Potato II said:
Yeah after a few years :laugh: I am still learning android app development (currently, Navigation drawer and Toolbar is the only thing I can do )
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Haha. Well maybe you can ask for help to those who know.
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Added Drag and Drop function.
Supports multiple package signing
adriansticoid said:
Haha. Well maybe you can ask for help to those who know.
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Bro I've look on to the source code of kellinwood's ZipSigner, he uses the same com.android.signapk.SignApk.java and modify a lot of things to able to work on Android. The Apk Sign by Appium is also a modified copy of SignApk.java but works only through command line, and some Java classes are needed for their modified SignApk.java, like sun.misc.BASE64Encoder, and a lot more (which is not a native classes of Android)... So it is not that easy to make an Android app with a pure 100% Java. But the thing is, it is possible and will be a less coding than the ZipSigner by kellinwood if the aim of the app is to sign an APK or ZIP (OTA update) only with the testkey certificate.
No more external files included
Android app version now available
Minor changes.
Thread got closed at OP's request.
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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No.