Instant apps not working - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have instant apps enabled in my Google settings, but I am not able to try apps. Searching for the "wish" app does not have an instant option. Looking at the apps list that was posted by xda a couple days ago, all apps mentioned do not have the "try now" button in the play store. I only have the option to install.
I have tried restarting my device as well as disabling and enabling instant apps within the settings. I have a Nexus 6p with Android oreo on it. Is any one else able to get instant apps working?

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Market - Google apps & Auto Update

Google getting a bit upity about it's own apps.
Anyone else notice that most of the Google apps no longer have the "Allow Automatic updating" option anymore. The apps now are automatically set to auto update without giving you the option to uncheck it.
The check box does pop up when the app is downloading, not sure if the selection stays or not. But even after unchecking it, you still don't see it as an option for the app.
Guess Google now knows best and would never push a bad/broken app out.
Update: It looks like they won't automatically install, but damn annoying for Google to force this and not give an option to not download, especially for those (non-sprint users) that could have limited bandwidth.
I noticed that too, it really is frustrating at times.

Missing apps in google launcher

Hey guys I downloaded the google launcher and I don't have any apps in the drawer, going to Nova and touchwiz doesn't have this problem. I've read on other forums similar issues but no fix. Any ideas? Btw nothing is disabled in package pro. Also did a clear data for touchwiz
Same issue here. I just bought a brand new SM-G955U (AT&T). Steps I've done so far with phone:
1) Turned on phone, signed in with google
2) Signed into Samsung account, setup acct, setup gearS3, samsung pay, then I logged out and signed in as a different samsung user (just to match the google acct).
3) Installed all the Google apps, updated everything, finished hours later.
4) Installed Samsung update, approx 45mb
5) Install Google Launcher from app store. Setup all my shortcuts, font-size, wallpaper...
6) Woke up this morning, opened the app drawer using the Google Launcher, shows no apps, just the words "Search Apps"
7) Switched back to TouchWiz, all is ok, working as normal.
8) uninstalled Google Launcher, reinstalled, still no apps in drawer. Also tried to clear the App-Cache, no go.
9) I tried to install the "Pixel Launcher" from the XDA forums, where it did work fine on my Moto Z Play, still no apps in drawer on my GS8+.
There seems to be some posts on other sites related to the same symptoms, but with older devices from about 2-3 years ago. They point to Knox as the culprit, but no step-by-step instructions on how to permenantly fix the issue.
Anyone? Ideas? Please?!
JonnyB
It's not compatible with secure folder. If you enable it, you won't see any apps in the app drawer
I tried disabling secure folder in package pro and it doesn't fix the problem
quangtungnguyen said:
I tried disabling secure folder in package pro and it doesn't fix the problem
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You actually have to uninstall it if you've opened it once, not just disable it
I uninstalled Google Launcher and all my apps re-appeared.
craya said:
You actually have to uninstall it if you've opened it once, not just disable it
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You cant uninstall the secure folder
I had the same problem and it's not Google, it's Samsung. I realized that only my games were not showing up but I could search them in settings. Turns out they were going to the game launcher. In game launcher settings there is an option to hide apps on home screen and drawer. Well, that is enabled by default. Hope this helps

Can't install downloaded apk's

The first thing I did when I got this phone (Verizon XT1585) a couple months ago was to upgrade it to the latest (25.226.5) stock ROM, then factory reset. I then disabled a bunch of the stock apps, of which I will provide a list below. I enabled unknown sources, under security in settings, and was able to install downloaded apk's such as an old version of Google camera (I like the photo sphere function) and Seven Adclear. In fact, it was in trying to run the update that Adclear keeps bugging me about that I discovered this issue.
The behavior is essentially that I cannot tap the install button when trying to install downloaded apk's. The button is not greyed out, just won't accept clicks. Clicking cancel works fine. I have ruled out any touchscreen issues with that and any other region of the screen.
I have tried clearing cached data from the storage item under settings, as well as wiping the cache partition under settings. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be any option for dalvik cache anywhere.
Any ideas?
List of disabled apps:
Amazon
Amazon Kindle
Android Pay
Audible
Caller name ID
Cloud
Cloud print
Connect
Email
Google play movies and TV
Google play music
Hangouts
Imdb
Message+
My Verizon
Nfl mobile
Slacker radio
Support and protection
Vz navigator
YouTube
there is an app that is causing an overlay problem. Many times apps that assist with brightness settings will not allow you to install apps while they are running. Like Lux, Darker, etc.
Lux! That was it!!!
appye said:
Lux! That was it!!!
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Awesome. yeah I had that same problem for awhile.

Can't open games. Tablet wants Underground data tracking turned on.

I posted the message below on the Amazon device forum but most folks on there don't seem to know how to turn things on so I'm hoping I get sensible help here:
My fire HD 8 (2017) has suddenly stopped me opening games. Bad piggies and cut the rope, both installed from the Amazon store and worked last week.
I just tried to open them and get a message saying I need to turn on Amazon Underground data tracking. I tap the button to allow and it takes me to the settings menu ( as per screenshot).
There's no menu with this option, I also thought the underground app had been discontinued. I can't find the option in the app store or the Amazon games app.
Any one else has the same problem? Googling just refers to the old underground app.
My reply to the helpful "Have you tried restarting" from Amazon support.
I've tried restarting and holding the power button down but still the same. I also tried uninstalling one of the apps and reinstalling.
My fire is on version 5.6.2.0 (I'm in the UK but the show mode isn't activated yet).
This new version seems to have a lot of bugs. I was impressed with the tablet before but now I'm seeing slow down doing certain tasks. I have the permanent "Alexa Devices" notification. When the wifi disconnects I get 3 notifications about alarms and reminders until wifi reconnects. Now I can't use some Amazon app store apps.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Gregsy said:
I posted the message below on the Amazon device forum but most folks on there don't seem to know how to turn things on so I'm hoping I get sensible help here:
My fire HD 8 (2017) has suddenly stopped me opening games. Bad piggies and cut the rope, both installed from the Amazon store and worked last week.
I just tried to open them and get a message saying I need to turn on Amazon Underground data tracking. I tap the button to allow and it takes me to the settings menu ( as per screenshot).
There's no menu with this option, I also thought the underground app had been discontinued. I can't find the option in the app store or the Amazon games app.
Any one else has the same problem? Googling just refers to the old underground app.
My reply to the helpful "Have you tried restarting" from Amazon support.
I've tried restarting and holding the power button down but still the same. I also tried uninstalling one of the apps and reinstalling.
My fire is on version 5.6.2.0 (I'm in the UK but the show mode isn't activated yet).
This new version seems to have a lot of bugs. I was impressed with the tablet before but now I'm seeing slow down doing certain tasks. I have the permanent "Alexa Devices" notification. When the wifi disconnects I get 3 notifications about alarms and reminders until wifi reconnects. Now I can't use some Amazon app store apps.
Any ideas?
Cheers
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Could it be, that the apps just weren't updated since the Underground closure?
Maybe that one is on the devs, not on you or Amazon.
Hi Creeju,
I've figured it out, there's an option in the menus to turn on data tracking, nothing to do with the underground apps. Its in the security and privacy menu -> app data tracking.
I'll post a screenshot later when I'm back on the tablet. Amazon support eventually replied to an email and said it was in the "Apps and Games" menu, it's not.
Edit: Screenshot added, it's the "Collect App Usage Data" option
Thank you for this info! My son brought his tablet to me this morning with the same problem and I couldn't for the life of me figure out where this setting was.
Same Issue, I am having the same issue. I'd already found the setting in security tab
Gregsy said:
Hi Creeju,
I've figured it out, there's an option in the menus to turn on data tracking, nothing to do with the underground apps. Its in the security and privacy menu -> app data tracking.
I'll post a screenshot later when I'm back on the tablet. Amazon support eventually replied to an email and said it was in the "Apps and Games" menu, it's not.
Edit: Screenshot added, it's the "Collect App Usage Data" option
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I am having the same issue. I'd already found the setting in security tab, but it is already turned on, so I'm still getting the same message and can't play the games that I purchased my fire to play. I should have just bought an android tab!!!

Google Notifications on Fire HD 10

Is there a way to get Google apps (voice, gchat, gmail, etc) to have working notifications on the 2019 HD 10? I have searched around and see others with the problem, but I did not see any solutions. I installed Google Account Manager v7.1.2, Google Services Framework v9-4832352, Google Play services 20.15.15, and Google Play Store 19.8.15 after a factory reset. Notifications will not work. With Voice, I can have the app open with the screen on and it will not notify or display a new message until it is "refreshed" (leaving the current conversation and going back to the list, etc will then show the new message). Thanks for any help.
mwalt2 said:
Is there a way to get Google apps (voice, gchat, gmail, etc) to have working notifications on the 2019 HD 10? I have searched around and see others with the problem, but I did not see any solutions. I installed Google Account Manager v7.1.2, Google Services Framework v9-4832352, Google Play services 20.15.15, and Google Play Store 19.8.15 after a factory reset. Notifications will not work. With Voice, I can have the app open with the screen on and it will not notify or display a new message until it is "refreshed" (leaving the current conversation and going back to the list, etc will then show the new message). Thanks for any help.
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You have to disable the battery optimization or doze.
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You have to disable the battery optimization or doze.
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Could you explain further? I did disable battery optimization for each Google app that I installed (including the 4 to get Google apps on the tablet). It did not seem to make a difference. Even with the app open and screen on, I cannot get it to make a notification sound.
I have the same problem, no ring or notifications. No battery optimization find and turned on all the notifications on every setting i can find, but still not working. Any other ideas? Thanks!
Mary8 said:
I have the same problem, no ring or notifications. No battery optimization find and turned on all the notifications on every setting i can find, but still not working. Any other ideas? Thanks!
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You can use Activity Launcher:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Open Activity Launcher -> scroll down for Settings -> select Battery
Press the vertical 3 dots and select Battery optimization -> Google -> select Not Optimized
If Google notifications didn't work, your Fire HD 10 is terrible. Migrate your valuable files to a new Android device and turn your terrible Fire HD 10 into Android app debugger, digital clock, photo frame, Echo Show (Alexa), or MIDI device.
Yes! Agree! Amazon Fire HD 10 is no good!!!! Since i cannot return it now, i try to make it work. Why didn't Amazon just use the latest Android? Fire OS is so primitive and full of bugs. I tried everything i could find online, turned off battery saver and turned on notifications for all apps, but still does not work right. Fire OS is so stupid!!!! I had to go through each app because i could not find a way to do it easier, very frustrating!!!! Now i am getting some notifications, but hours or even a day later!!!!! They must work for some people. Please share how you make them work. Thank you very much!
as it is, Fire HD10 2019 will not show notifications from Google services. u can installl the apk files and get Play Store up n running. but Fire OS is missing other android framework so notification will not work consistently.
there is no bootloader unlock for HD10 2019 right now. IF that is unlocked in the future AND a custom ROM like Lineage is ported in, then chance of notification working will be much higher.
Amazon sells its Fire tablets mostly for consumption of its digital content. dats why the HD10 does not even have Play Store. getting anything beyond that to run is a bonus. u can use the tablet as-is or get a full android tab: walmart has a few around the same price range. good luck!

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