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[23AUG] "Hacked" Play Store 3.8.17.4 (Wishlist, delta "smart" updates, gift cards)

[23AUG] "Hacked" Play Store 3.8.17.4 (Wishlist, delta "smart" updates, gift cards)
Hey guys,
I was looking for this yesterday and I found nothing, so I decided to "hack" the Play Store apk myself.
It's just 3.8.17 Play Store with Wishlist and (US only for now) gift cards activated.
How to install (or update)
1. Make a nandroid or backup Play Store by Titanium
2. Go to Settings » Apps » All » Google Play Store, tap "Uninstall updates" (if active) and confirm
3. Download my APK, place it on /sdcard and rename to Phonesky.apk
4. In Root Explorer (or any other file explorer that uses root permissions, but don't use ES File Explorer) go to /system/app and remove Phonesky.apk
---4.1. If you see any com.android.vending-*.apk file in this directory, remove it too
5. Copy Phonesky.apk from /sdcard to /system/app
6. Reboot
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Screenshots
Code:
https://plus.google.com/photos/103113367881493800003/albums/5777438263662654481
or
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.344071545674005.80514.100002134861260&type=3
Changelog
3.8.17.4-2
FC fix
3.8.17.4-1
updated to 3.8.17
something big is coming!
3.8.16.4
based on the latest Play Store 3.8.16 (nothing new - updated DE, FA, JA translations and minor bug fixes)
3.8.15.4
mobile connection emulation when over Wi-fi (Store thinks you're over 3G and activates Smart [delta] Updates - downloads only small part of every update instead of a whole file)
increased cache size
easter egg (ha! find it!)
buf fixes and performance improvements
3.8.15.3
removed device restrictions (you can install every app available in Play Store - even if your device isn't compatibile)
Store won't update itself to any newer version
3.8.15.2
bug fixes
3.8.15.1
first release
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DOWNLOAD
Code:
https://hotfile.com/list/2079715/2f98b65
Tested on Galaxy Nexus w/ Jelly Bean (CM10, clean build) - it just works.
Disclaimer: Do NOT reupload the APK. Link to this thread instead. Thanks.
Twitter: @maciej (don't donate, just follow )

What exactly does this do? Aren't giftcards already enabled?

atrix4g18 said:
What exactly does this do? Aren't giftcards already enabled?
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They aren't. It enables both them and wishlist. Both are fully usable, however there's no way to buy any gift code ATM

Got a better link? On my phone it wnt let me copy the text to put in my browser
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InfantryMarc said:
Got a better link? On my phone it wnt let me copy the text to put in my browser
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app
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Code:
http://bit.ly/playstoregift

Works awesome thanks.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app

webDeWo said:
Hey guys,
I was looking for this yesterday and I found nothing, so I decided to "hack" the Play Store apk myself.
It's just 3.8.15 Play Store with Wishlist and (US only for now) gift cards activated.
How to install (or update)
Screenshots
Code:
https://plus.google.com/photos/103113367881493800003/albums/5777438263662654481
or
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.344071545674005.80514.100002134861260&type=3
Changelog
DOWNLOAD
Code:
https://hotfile.com/list/2079715/2f98b65
Tested on Galaxy Nexus w/ Jelly Bean (CM10, clean build) - it just works.
Disclaimer: Do NOT reupload the APK. Link to this thread instead. Thanks.
Twitter: @maciej (don't donate, just follow )
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Can I ask if this is dpi hacked? As in for those who have a dpi of 162 like me it will fix the market incompatibility error?
If not how can I hack it to force the market to use a set dpi? Instead of reading my build.prop?
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elesbb said:
Can I ask if this is dpi hacked? As in for those who have a dpi of 162 like me it will fix the market incompatibility error?
If not how can I hack it to force the market to use a set dpi? Instead of reading my build.prop?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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Nope, it's not. I can hack it if you want.

elesbb said:
Can I ask if this is dpi hacked? As in for those who have a dpi of 162 like me it will fix the market incompatibility error?
If not how can I hack it to force the market to use a set dpi? Instead of reading my build.prop?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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OK, updated to 3.8.15.3. See changelog.

webDeWo, Does it work for GB 2.3.4 ?

seksith said:
webDeWo, Does it work for GB 2.3.4 ?
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Android 2.2+. Assuming: yes.

I dont understand, this version let the download payable apps?
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turko9999 said:
I dont understand, this version let the download payable apps?
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Nope. It lets you download apps unavailable in your country (they aren't shown in search results!) or for your device. It also lets you access and manage your Wishlist and gift cards.

Is that possible to free download to payable apps, can u do it?
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It's impossible and illegal. Do not even ask for it.

Nice work webDeWo. Imma download this now. Funny how you hack a app that is free but not yet available now people want you to start getting apps for free. smh.

Hi, and thanks for sharing your work.
I have one question though : if I install an app while on the play store website on the PC, it will still download it to my phone with this hacked store ?
I'm sorry if I don't make any sense, English isn't my native language.

AngelFeoras said:
Hi, and thanks for sharing your work.
I have one question though : if I install an app while on the play store website on the PC, it will still download it to my phone with this hacked store ?
I'm sorry if I don't make any sense, English isn't my native language.
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Unfortunately, I don't know what you mean

webDeWo said:
Nope, it's not. I can hack it if you want.
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Can I ask what you did to change it? I've been trying to figure this out for the longest time. Plus sorry to be a pain but can you get rid of just device restrictions and not auto updating the market? I wouldn't mind if the market updated itself
webDeWo said:
OK, updated to 3.8.15.3. See changelog.
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---------- Post added at 08:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:42 PM ----------
AngelFeoras said:
Hi, and thanks for sharing your work.
I have one question though : if I install an app while on the play store website on the PC, it will still download it to my phone with this hacked store ?
I'm sorry if I don't make any sense, English isn't my native language.
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the answer is yes.
webDeWo said:
Unfortunately, I don't know what you mean
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He's talking about going to play. Google. Com and installing an app from there. But Google services framework is what handles that (if I'm not mistaken)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

I just modified the function that checks whether the application is available for user to always return true. Simple, isn't it?

Get Google Assistant working on your Device.

If you guys want to try the latest feature of Android 7.1 I.e. The google assistant on your One plus Device so well now you Can.
Prerequisites:- Your phone running android 7.0
Latest google app 6.6.x.x (worked for me.)
Build.prop editor.(better use es FM)
Procedure: 1.Open Es FM
2.Grant all the root permissions and note that the system is set on r/w mode.
3.Go to root.
4.Open System----->Build.prop
5.Edit ro.product.model=Pixel XL and add the line below the model one.
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
(SEE ATTACHMENTS IF CONFUSING)
You r good to go now...Just go and install the latest google app from apk mirror and then clear the data of google app once...Reboot your device.
And voila you now have google assistant on your device.
Thanks to senior member @xda brianelv for this trick.

Thanks man! It's working great

Everything of Google Assistant works fine but...
I can't use the "OK GOOGLE", it doesnt store the voice and asks me every time to say " OK GGOGLE" thrice. Any way to fix it? I am on AICP Nougat ROM . Do anyone have the same problem? If no , tell me. Thanks!

shubhaemk said:
I can't use the "OK GOOGLE", it doesnt store the voice and asks me every time to say " OK GGOGLE" thrice. Any way to fix it? I am on AICP Nougat ROM . Do anyone have the same problem? If no , tell me. Thanks!
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That's Currently not working with any of the phones but is expected to be fixed in the coming update.

Stumbled upon another workaround and got it working on my marshmallow rom dude... Used xposed and an older google app.
http://www.droidape.com/get-google-assistant-marshmallow-devices/#respond

Where did you get the google app (Version 6.6.x.x) from? I'm using Open Gapps 7.0, and the version is 6.5.x.x

krikz said:
Where did you get the google app (Version 6.6.x.x) from? I'm using Open Gapps 7.0, and the version is 6.5.x.x
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6.6.x.x is the beta build IIRC

0rgoner said:
6.6.x.x is the beta build IIRC
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Can you please help me with a link?

krikz said:
Can you please help me with a link?
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http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-search/google-search-6-6-14-release/

isnt it better to use Pixel instead of Pixel XL as Pixel has the same resolution and wont have any issues with PlayStore due resolution?

I've tried the settings as per instructions, but can't seem to get Google Assistant to appear. Wondering if i missed out any steps. Is there any particular sequence. Like Google App must be 6.6 upon editing Build.prop?

xtremez said:
I've tried the settings as per instructions, but can't seem to get Google Assistant to appear. Wondering if i missed out any steps. Is there any particular sequence. Like Google App must be 6.6 upon editing Build.prop?
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Are you on Marshmallow? Or Nougat?

krikz said:
Are you on Marshmallow? Or Nougat?
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I'm on Nougat. I also tried flashing some zip files from one of the threads which seemed to work for most, I also cleared all data from the Google app

xtremez said:
I'm on Nougat. I also tried flashing some zip files from one of the threads which seemed to work for most, I also cleared all data from the Google app
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Just edit build prop it is perfect

princeflash said:
Just edit build prop it is perfect
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Here's a screenshot of the build prop currently.. Looks about right

xtremez said:
Here's a screenshot of the build prop currently.. Looks about right
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Check my screenshot and add the last line. Reboot then clear data.

princeflash said:
Check my screenshot and add the last line. Reboot then clear data.
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I thought it doesn't make a difference where that line of code is placed? Nvm will try anyway!

xtremez said:
I thought it doesn't make a difference where that line of code is placed? Nvm will try anyway!
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ro.opa.eligible_device=true

princeflash said:
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
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Thanks for trying to help, I did change that to end of the line.. But no avail

Even after the changes in build.prop the assistant was not working. So i just made the google app into a system app and now it works. "OK Google" detection still doesn't work though i wonder whne it will be fixed

google keybaord giving me trouble w/ reinstall [solved]

Seems pure nexus had some weird bug going to the latest version from the one before it, had to clean flash :/ instead of usual upgrade route to fix it.
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running purenexus and my google keyboard app seemingly won't uninstall. It was installed to system first, I updated my ROM to latest version and then updated the keyboard app and then it began crashing when selecting settings. uninstalled it and deleted from app and app priv folders.. and when i reinstall i get the error in the pic attached.
i just want my google keyboard back lol i don't like using flesky. thanks! image for reference below...
http://imgur.com/a/1HPQw

anyone? also... please.

drago10029 said:
anyone? also... please.
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Hello... There's no picture attached...

5.1 said:
Hello... There's no picture attached...
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thanks for telling me. i def uploaded an image. XDA servers slackin... anyway imgur link in OP instead.

drago10029 said:
thanks for telling me. i def uploaded an image. XDA servers slackin... anyway imgur link in OP instead.
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Hey... I don't know how to get your Gboard back... I've read about it FC with 03-17 PureNexus release. Not sure it was in the N6P or Pixel XL forum.
If you want, I have a temporary fix for you. I guess you know about "Them Ready Gapps"?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps-themeable-hangouts-layers-cmte-t3113192
This is a link for their last zip: http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install in TWRP with aroma installer. Once launched, select only gboard. It should put the app back in the proper place. Once installed, you can go to the playstore and update it normally if you wish...
Good luck... :good:

5.1 said:
Hey... I don't know how to get your Gboard back... I've read about it FC with 03-17 PureNexus release. Not sure it was in the N6P or Pixel XL forum.
If you want, I have a temporary fix for you. I guess you know about "Them Ready Gapps"?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps-themeable-hangouts-layers-cmte-t3113192
This is a link for their last zip: http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install in TWRP with aroma installer. Once launched, select only gboard. It should put the app back in the proper place. Once installed, you can go to the playstore and update it normally if you wish...
Good luck... :good:
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hmm there's no aroma installer for google apps. just a flashable hanngouts apk

drago10029 said:
hmm there's no aroma installer for google apps. just a flashable hanngouts apk
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Lol, I added a link pointing to a zip under the XDA link..:
http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install from TWRP. In Aroma installer, only select gboard.
Good luck...

5.1 said:
Lol, I added a link pointing to a zip under the XDA link..:
http://teamblackedout.com/Gapps/GoogleApps-ThemeReady-arm64-LP-MM-N-v31.0-Aroma.zip
Install from TWRP. In Aroma installer, only select gboard.
Good luck...
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link above just loads and loads for me. maybe site is down

drago10029 said:
link above just loads and loads for me. maybe site is down
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Ah really?! Works just fine for me. Sorry...
Good luck...

How can I remove carrier installed apps on S8 - Rogers Canada

Hello
I want to uninstall and remove and spotify app which came pre-installed with the phone. I am using S8 on Rogers network in Canada. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Have you tried disabling the apps you don't need? If you haven't, then long press on the shortcut and pick "app info". There you will find disable button(if not grayed out). That is the easiest way off turning off the app which won't show in your apps anymore, but it won't uninstall it.

Charkatak said:
Have you tried disabling the apps you don't need? If you haven't, then long press on the shortcut and pick "app info". There you will find disable button(if not grayed out). That is the easiest way off turning off the app which won't show in your apps anymore, but it won't uninstall it.
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Thanks for the tip.
However, I have my own apk and wouldn't install saying the system already have file with same name. I can disable but it will not solve my problem. Any work around or ways to remove the preinstalled spotify files?

PavH said:
Thanks for the tip.
However, I have my own apk and wouldn't install saying the system already have file with same name. I can disable but it will not solve my problem. Any work around or ways to remove the preinstalled spotify files?
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I have not tried it personally, but check this tread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 There could also be other methods/apps that would help.

Try clearing app data than uninstall updates, this can be found in settings/apps.
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Quickvic30 said:
Try clearing app data than uninstall updates, this can be found in settings/apps.
Thanks for the idea.
Unfortunately, there is no app data visible/available for spotify so, cannot delete anything. Also how can you uninstall updates?
I am on Rogers network in Canada. Thanks
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PavH said:
Quickvic30 said:
Try clearing app data than uninstall updates, this can be found in settings/apps.
Thanks for the idea.
Unfortunately, there is no app data visible/available for spotify so, cannot delete anything. Also how can you uninstall updates?
I am on Rogers network in Canada. Thanks
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Go to apps then click Spotify then click storage then clear data and cache.
If you want to remove the pre installed version you need to be rooted to remove system apps.
The all you have will be the same as the one pre installed. You can always download an updated version.
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callumbr1 said:
PavH said:
Go to apps then click Spotify then click storage then clear data and cache.
If you want to remove the pre installed version you need to be rooted to remove system apps.
The all you have will be the same as the one pre installed. You can always download an updated version.
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Still, it doesn't work. I have my own spotify apk which conflicts with the pre-installed one because of same name.
Thanks
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PavH said:
callumbr1 said:
Still, it doesn't work. I have my own spotify apk which conflicts with the pre-installed one because of same name.
Thanks
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What I'm saying is the apk you have will be exactly the same as the one installed.
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callumbr1 said:
PavH said:
What I'm saying is the apk you have will be exactly the same as the one installed.
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Not if its a hacked version of Spotify.
I see no reason why someone would disable the included Spotify app to load "their own version"
The included app can be updated right from the google play store, so there is no reason someone should be uninstalling it to install a .apk version.
I am on a Rogers S8, so I know this is true.
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gp-se said:
callumbr1 said:
Not if its a hacked version of Spotify.
I see no reason why someone would disable the included Spotify app to load "their own version"
The included app can be updated right from the google play store, so there is no reason someone should be uninstalling it to install a .apk version.
I am on a Rogers S8, so I know this is true.
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I don't want to update. I just wanted to know if there is any way to remove or uninstall it.
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PavH said:
gp-se said:
I don't want to update. I just wanted to know if there is any way to remove or uninstall it.
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Not without root. But like I said your version will be the same as the one installed.
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PavH said:
Hello
I want to uninstall and remove and spotify app which came pre-installed with the phone. I am using S8 on Rogers network in Canada. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Change your csc to xac https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71525525&postcount=1413 this will wipe your phone but get rid of all rogers bloat.

peachpuff said:
Change your csc to xac https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71525525&postcount=1413 this will wipe your phone but get rid of all rogers bloat.
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Thanks for the link to the forum post.
But the problem is - after doing this, the phone restarts and erase everything again and installs all the carrier apps. Is there anyway this can be stopped?
Thanks a lot.

Pull your sim card out and change it to xac.

peachpuff said:
Pull your sim card out and change it to xac.
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Will it be different or remain the same when I put the sim back in? My experience is the sim erases everything and install all the carrier apps again.
Thanks

PavH said:
Hello
I want to uninstall and remove and spotify app which came pre-installed with the phone. I am using S8 on Rogers network in Canada. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Check out this XDA article. It details instructions to remove apps/packages without root, using ADB. Be super careful doing this or using a package disabler app Like BK Package Disabler or Adhell (which is free)...if you disable the wrong system package you may end up disabling important functions/features.
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

What you can do is only disable it. That's what I'm doing with texture also and zone. Don't flash XAC if you are still a Rogers user you will loose wificall and Volte.
Only time you can remove it completely is to root. (Not available)
Or flash the XAC but modify the feature file in XAC to add the lines to enable wifi call and Volte. And again not possible cause there is no root yet.
So it takes you back to the 1rst and only option and don't try any even when they claim it uninstall without root(it does not work with Samsung phones )
Just disable it "I think you know how hold the app icon and you see a popup to disable"
If you rebooted the phone , app will not show to show it back enable it again .
When any app is disabled you can't download the app it will tell you it's available unless if it's a higher version.
So if for some reason you want to have a clone " exemple disable original Spotify to download a cracked ) use apk unpacker and change the signature name on the cracked apk.

Yorgo1982 said:
So if for some reason you want to have a clone " exemple disable original Spotify to download a cracked ) use apk unpacker and change the signature name on the cracked apk.
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Thanks for the tip.
Can you please tell me how to do the above?
I have installed Apk Extractor and am not sure how to change the signature name on the cracked apk.
Thanks in advance for your guidance.

PavH said:
Thanks for the tip.
Can you please tell me how to do the above?
I have installed Apk Extractor and am not sure how to change the signature name on the cracked apk.
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
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I'm using apk editor Pro.
Here is a screen cap for the original and the modified that I did . And the both on the home page.
So package name change it.
Change the version as well

[HELP] Automatically downloading .bin files

[SOLVED] My Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime automatically downloading many .bin files. All files name look like "download-6.bin", "download-7.bin" etc. All files address are starting from " android.clients.google.com/market/download/". I'm on Miui 8.5 stable.
Can someone please tell me what are these files?

Same here i am using custom rom citrus caf rom

Same here
I'm using moto g3 and I saw downloadfile-1.bin and similar 13 files downloading... I turned off the WiFi and it disappeared from the downloads within few mins

Google Play Service files
I found that these files are of Google Play Service. Now, Google Settings have a new option of "Instant Apps".

ikunal15 said:
I found that these files are of Google Play Service. Now, Google Settings have a new option of "Instant Apps".
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R u sure that it is related to instant apps and are not viruses?

Raptor1z said:
R u sure that it is related to instant apps and are not viruses?
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Yes. As you can see domain is "Google.com" through which these files are came.
Are you using beta version of "Google Play Service"?

ikunal15 said:
Yes. As you can see domain is "Google.com" through which these files are came.
Are you using beta version of "Google Play Service"?
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Yes Im using beta version. Thank you so much for your assistance. I was planning to flash my device because of this.

amitpartial said:
Same here i am using custom rom citrus caf rom
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how is it

these files are actually the app downloads from play store that may be in progress. there is no harm in letting them download fully, and as far as i recall, i couldn't find any way to stop these.
Please notify if you there's anyway to stop them.