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Is it possible to installed YouTube kids on this device?

alquistador said:
Is it possible to installed YouTube kids on this device?
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There is one way to find out. Sideload it and see if it works.
Links. The most current "Kids" apk is a couple of versions down the list.

Tried that will not work without Google Play installed

alquistador said:
Tried that will not work without Google Play installed
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Read here.

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Should my rooted NST be working better?

Browser crashes when I visit any page.
Opera mini never opens.
Kindle app is listed as Amazon.co.jp and I can't login. WTF?!?!
Market won't search or update to play store.
I can't scroll in the market to different app categories. Only the first page.
Is crap like this normal?
I updated to 1.1 and ran the Nooter project. I thought I did it right, but nothing seems to be working. What am I doing wrong, or is this just it? If so, I might sell the damn thing.
Opera Mini is a known issue. Try Opera Mobile. Which browser is crashing, Opera?
Market will not search or update to Play Store. This is a known issue. The NST runs Android 2.1, so is not compatible with the Play Store. However, you can use SearchMarket to work around this, and the old Market still works for updating and installing once you locate a package with SearchMarket. Again, this is a known issue.
Not sure about the Kindle app. I just see it as "Amazon Kindle" in ADW.
I'd suggest reading the installation threads all the way through so you're sure of what the current status of things are. You may well have had a bad root, but most of the things you've mentioned are known problems. The rooting procedure is a hack, after all, and can't make the underlying old Android OS work any better than it did.
FWIW: I've had good luck with TouchNooter 2.1.31, with everything working as described in that thread (not necessarily everything working).
thanks for the help. How am I supposed to install opera mobile if I can't search for it and I can't get to it in categories?
Scrounge up the apk from somewhere.
That's what I did but I forget where I got it.
I don't use Android Market or Play.
Poke_N_PDA said:
thanks for the help. How am I supposed to install opera mobile if I can't search for it and I can't get to it in categories?
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I used the built in browser and went to the Opera web site and installed from there...
Installed the Kindle app via Google Play form a computer. It downloaded and installed when turning wireless on, on the Nook.
Poke_N_PDA said:
thanks for the help. How am I supposed to install opera mobile if I can't search for it and I can't get to it in categories?
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Did you try SearchMarket after 24 hours? Did you try installing from a web browser on your computer to install to your NST ("phone")? Did you try installing from the Amazon App Store? From your posts, it's not clear whether you did or not. You also haven't provided us with much info to try to help you with. Did you encounter any errors while rooting? Does anything else work?
bobstro said:
Did you try SearchMarket after 24 hours? Did you try installing from a web browser on your computer to install to your NST ("phone")? Did you try installing from the Amazon App Store? From your posts, it's not clear whether you did or not. You also haven't provided us with much info to try to help you with. Did you encounter any errors while rooting? Does anything else work?
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OK, let's go through the issues here. I think I've got a summary here from the responses.
1. Don't know why ----------------------------Browser crashes when I visit any page.
2. Known issue (why in nooter?) --------Opera mini never opens.
3. Don't know why ----------------------------Kindle app is listed as Amazon.co.jp and I can't login. WTF?!?!
4. known issue (how to update manual?)----Market won't search or update to play store.
5. known issue --------------------------------I can't scroll in the market to different app categories. Only the first page.
The first one is the built in browser, I don't know why it won't work. It appears it does for others.
I didn't experience any errors in rooting that I know of, but here is my process.
1. ran nooter 2.xxxx
2. had issues, found out I was at NST version 1.01 and ran the wrong nooter.
3. did a hard reset through the button holding method to wipe all data.
4. updated to 1.1
5. ran same nooter again.
after that, the process appeared to work, but I'm having these issues. I might needed to do more and screwed it up. Hopefully this is clear. If it's not, let me know and I'll try to explain better.
Poke_N_PDA said:
OK, let's go through the issues here. I think I've got a summary here from the responses.
1. Don't know why ----------------------------Browser crashes when I visit any page.
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Which browser? Opera Mini DOES NOT WORK.
2. Known issue (why in nooter?) --------Opera mini never opens.
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Opera Mini DOES NOT WORK. Use Opera Mobile.
3. Don't know why ----------------------------Kindle app is listed as Amazon.co.jp and I can't login. WTF?!?!
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Don't know on that one.Have you tried reinstalling it?
4. known issue (how to update manual?)----Market won't search or update to play store.
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Market WILL NOT SEARCH. Market WILL NOT UPDATE TO PLAY STORE. Use SearchMarket.
5. known issue --------------------------------I can't scroll in the market to different app categories. Only the first page.
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Try using the web page or SearchMarket.
The first one is the built in browser, I don't know why it won't work. It appears it does for others.
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The native browser is not fully functional, from everything I've read. TRY OPERA MOBILE.
There's another running thread in which I list the specific steps I've used on my NST, if you're interested.

WWE Network

I saw that WWE Network App came out for the Amazon Fire TV, has anyone attempted to sideload that apk to the ouya?
Looks like its tied to the amazon app store app, it wont launch unless you have the amazon app store installed.
UPDATED Got it to work outside of the fire tv:
Modified the apk to work on other android devices. i belive it only works on 4.2 and above (Sorry Ouya stock people)
*Updated with 1.0.1 Version*
Download Here
Hope this isnt against any forum rules. the application is free and wont work unless the person pays for WWE Network Subscription. Which i DO
mejdam said:
I saw that WWE Network App came out for the Amazon Fire TV, has anyone attempted to sideload that apk to the ouya?
Looks like its tied to the amazon app store app, it wont launch unless you have the amazon app store installed.
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anyone? I have an android 4.4.2 box and this is basically the only app i care about that i cannot get to work, assuming the fire tv one would work flawlessly!
penskyc said:
anyone? I have an android 4.4.2 box and this is basically the only app i care about that i cannot get to work, assuming the fire tv one would work flawlessly!
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i modified the apk to play on other boxes but it needs android 4.2. so i cant test on the ouya (4.1) Will you be willing to test the apk for me? Link on the first post.
mejdam said:
i modified the apk to play on other boxes but it needs android 4.2. so i cant test on the ouya (4.1) Will you be willing to test the apk for me? Link on the first post.
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I actually have another post up on the amazon fire tv forums asking for an extraction and someone was kind enough to provide the apk for me, since i 'bought' the app on the web app store despite not hacing a device able to run it and also having the amazon app store on the device, i was able to run it. i did have lots of issues and while video technically works, i was not able to pause fast forward etc only go back here is the post:
So i was able to purchase/own the wwe network app from the online amazon store despite me not technically having a device it would run on, this box can also install the amazon app store no problem, though it obviously only sees the android wwe network app and not this one.. GOOD NEWS is that the app is working on my account! its def a bit wonky but i am hoping it is some stuff i can fix with some DPI xposed changes or something of the like, thanks so much very appreciated, and def works!!
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So what exactly did u modify in the file? if it is to just get it to run, i have that already, if it is dpi changes or anything like that.. than it may be worht checking out!
penskyc said:
I actually have another post up on the amazon fire tv forums asking for an extraction and someone was kind enough to provide the apk for me, since i 'bought' the app on the web app store despite not hacing a device able to run it and also having the amazon app store on the device, i was able to run it. i did have lots of issues and while video technically works, i was not able to pause fast forward etc only go back here is the post:
So what exactly did u modify in the file? if it is to just get it to run, i have that already, if it is dpi changes or anything like that.. than it may be worht checking out!
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this apk is modified so amazon app store isnt required. i havent tested is another box but it worked on my Samsung s5.
You were able to view other tabs besides home? Even on my HTC one m8 the homepage looks fine but the images dont load on the other tabs. Such as shows and schedule
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mejdam said:
this apk is modified so amazon app store isnt required. i havent tested is another box but it worked on my Samsung s5.
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Howdy from the FireTv Thread
Did you have a chance to test it on a Fire TV
After Root app still not playing
Will show whats on stills what I can watch, all menus ok
Plays the warning
Plays the PG 14 warning a bit jerky with sound
then error playing this video.
Cheers
o-I-c said:
Howdy from the FireTv Thread
Did you have a chance to test it on a Fire TV
After Root app still not playing
Will show whats on stills what I can watch, all menus ok
Plays the warning
Plays the PG 14 warning a bit jerky with sound
then error playing this video.
Cheers
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I started to have this issue on my Tronsmart android tv box shortly before summerslam it stopped working and is still not, maybe there was an update to the app and i twas not updated here?
Today I looked at my Fire TV and look at that...
I can now Dload WWE app from AFTV store and use it.:good:
Have done nothing to my boxes.
Cheers
mejdam said:
i modified the apk to play on other boxes but it needs android 4.2. so i cant test on the ouya (4.1) Will you be willing to test the apk for me? Link on the first post.
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I know this post is from 100 years ago, I'm trying to remove the amazon dependency from the APK but I'm having trouble figuring out how to remove the "check". Can you tell me what you changed in the APK so it will run without the Amazon app store being installed?
Edit: NVM, I got it.
jpetrone said:
I know this post is from 100 years ago, I'm trying to remove the amazon dependency from the APK but I'm having trouble figuring out how to remove the "check". Can you tell me what you changed in the APK so it will run without the Amazon app store being installed?
Edit: NVM, I got it.
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Any chance you could post your edited version? I have been trying to find this for so long.
bumb0b said:
Any chance you could post your edited version? I have been trying to find this for so long.
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It would login and then never actually play the video. I ended up exporting the apk from my fire stick and side loading it to my android box. I also had to install the Amazon underground app in order for the apk to work.

[Q] Does anyone have Xfinity TV Go working?

I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I've got Comcast so I can try this out, but it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I'll have time to play around with it.
midnightzak said:
I've got Comcast so I can try this out, but it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I'll have time to play around with it.
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Thanks! Just let me know. I am very frustrated with it since ESPN works flawlessly for me.
I have the same problem as you, the app sideloads and opens just fine, but when I go to play any video it crashes back to its home screen.
Any luck getting xFintity GO to work on the Nexus Player?
I did notice an update is available but i haven't tried it yet
ms00012 said:
I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
http://www.filedropper.com/xfinitygonox86libsworksonplayernodownload
I am going to try this when I get home. So can I not just uninstall the current xfinity tv go the normal way and install yours?
ruZZ.il said:
I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
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ruZZ.il said:
I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
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I tested out the app last night and it works! You are a genius! I did notice that the 3 dot menu does not work, so you can't watch live channels or search for anything that is not on the main menu. Android broke that functionality in 5.1. I then downgraded to 5.0 and it worked perfectly. I did not root my NP and when I woke up it had updated to 5.1.1. I may have to downgrade again and root so it does not change.
My question for you. Do you know a way to use the 3 dot menu in 5.1.1 in general? BC it wrecked tons of apps we sideloaded. Also, since you are good at altering an app, would it be easy to alter the xfinity app to allow the 3 dot menu?
Can you edit the androidmanifest and make the app open to "networks" instead of featured? Or any other section in the context menu?
OMG it works!!! Ive been waiting for this day for months!
The MENU doesnt fully work yet like previous posts saying but there's hope
does it work well with the remote or do u have to use a mouse
Mirror??
Looks like Filedropper took it down...
grivad said:
Mirror??
Looks like Filedropper took it down...
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Here's a zip file which contains a copy of the working APK that ruZZ.il originally provided.
Mouse is required
pbanj said:
does it work well with the remote or do u have to use a mouse
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I didn't try remote. But controller (gamepad) doesn't work at all.
The mouse is required to navigate through the app on Nexus Player - login and navigation.
And yes - no way to open menu or so ever. Basically you will be stuck on first 'Feature' page only.
In my case it was 'Must see', 'Thu Night TV' and 'Wed Night TV'.
Tried to play one of the available episodes - works perfectly fine.
Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work on Android X86? They are both Intel.
Got Live TV Working!
So I modified the apk and told it to launch to the live TV page instead of featured videos. APK Attached.
i have the regular Xfinity TV Go app working. With live tv and recorded shows. I get the full app menu. I'm running android 5.02 still on my ADT-1
sualpine said:
Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work on Android X86? They are both Intel.
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The modified APKs in this thread do work on the Nexus Player which is an x86 device. Are you trying to use it on something else like a tablet?
sytanek said:
So I modified the apk and told it to launch to the live TV page instead of featured videos. APK Attached.
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Nice work. Was it easy or difficult to make the changes needed for this?
rgill420 said:
i have the regular Xfinity TV Go app working. With live tv and recorded shows. I get the full app menu. I'm running android 5.02 still on my ADT-1
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The ADT-1 uses a Tegra 4 SoC so it's an ARM device. If you update the operating system to Android 5.1 or higher, then some of your apps will lose the hamburger or 3 dot menu access.
Gabby It was actually really easy. Decompiled the apk, Edited the "\smali\com\xfinity\playerlib\view\launch\PlayerLaunchStrategy.smali" file. Replaced the two calls to the /featured/FeaturedActivity with /browseprograms/LiveStreamsActivity. Then recompiled and signed. (I did have to use the apk that you posted as a basepoint).

How to get Google Play Store without root (Fast & Easy)

If your Fire Tablet is running Fire OS 5 and you want to have the actual Google Play Store to get your Games or Apps paid & Free without limitation, this is final fix we been wait for
Here is the how to video, Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIBOXzeEk4
Also you can get the required apps form here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/fire-phone-how-to-install-google-play-t2977237
Worked for me. Thanks.
Totally works for me. Great job, and thanks.
the new google play services work with os5?
Welcome
cxm170 said:
Totally works for me. Great job, and thanks.
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I'm glad this was helpful
chriscsh said:
the new google play services work with os5?
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Yes that right
Guide works, but when I get into Play after entering my user name and password, it just says "No Connection" and gives a Retry button. I've uninstalled and reinstalled everything, rebooted, etc and I keep getting that. My Wi-Fi is on and working. Any ideas?
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Guide works, but when I get into Play after entering my user name and password, it just says "No Connection" and gives a Retry button. I've uninstalled and reinstalled everything, rebooted, etc and I keep getting that. My Wi-Fi is on and working. Any ideas?
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are u download the new version gapps?
try lower version
i found some update gapps not work (show msg no connection)
Nice work!
I posted a similar way to get Google Play working without root on Fire OS 5, and a mod asked me to remove links, but it seems the mod deleted my post. Great work anyway.
chriscsh said:
are u download the new version gapps?
try lower version
i found some update gapps not work (show msg no connection)
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I used the version in the guide. Do you know if there is a compatible, older version linked somewhere?
woolooloo said:
Guide works, but when I get into Play after entering my user name and password, it just says "No Connection" and gives a Retry button. I've uninstalled and reinstalled everything, rebooted, etc and I keep getting that. My Wi-Fi is on and working. Any ideas?
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I'm having the same issue. Anyone find a fix?
This only works on the 5th Gen 7" Model. Will not work on the 7" HD Model.
Cool. I am mostly looking to install some good weather app and turn my tablet into an always on weather station. Being my first Fire tab I'm not really sure how to get there. But this looks like a path for me!
I'm thinking I just want to install SOme weather app (there are a bunch) and set it up to never sleep, and always run the app when tablet boots (there are several apps in the play store that do this).
Any thoughts for a newbie?
woolooloo said:
I used the version in the guide. Do you know if there is a compatible, older version linked somewhere?
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I just tried this guide on my Fire HD6 was on 4.5.5 I updated to 5.0.1 and I got this guide to work. Now I'm selling my 3DS on Wallapop.
only problem is right now is I think Google Services needs an update but I'm afraid to update it.
XisThatKid said:
I just tried this guide on my Fire HD6 was on 4.5.5 I updated to 5.0.1 and I got this guide to work. Now I'm selling my 3DS on Wallapop.
only problem is right now is I think Google Services needs an update but I'm afraid to update it.
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Just got my 6HD running 4.5.5 and it didn't work. Basically saying it can't connect. Though it is clearly connected.
Any ideas?
inwisso said:
If your Fire Tablet is running Fire OS 5 and you want to have the actual Google Play Store to get your Games or Apps paid & Free without limitation, this is final fix we been wait for
Here is the how to video, Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIBOXzeEk4
Also you can get the required apps form here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/fire-phone-how-to-install-google-play-t2977237
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RedBullet said:
Just got my 6HD running 4.5.5 and it didn't work. Basically saying it can't connect. Though it is clearly connected.
Any ideas?
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You have to update to OS 5 first.
drmclove69 said:
You have to update to OS 5 first.
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Should I get an Ota? Or do I need to do something?
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RedBullet said:
Should I get an Ota? Or do I need to do something?
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Yes you have to sign up for the developer program to get the update. Sign in to amazon and then go to this link https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/platforms/android-fireos and on the right side is a orange developer sign up button. Follow through those steps and you'll get the update.
inwisso said:
If your Fire Tablet is running Fire OS 5 and you want to have the actual Google Play Store to get your Games or Apps paid & Free without limitation, this is final fix we been wait for
Here is the how to video, Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIBOXzeEk4
Also you can get the required apps form here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/fire-phone-how-to-install-google-play-t2977237
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I have done everything that is shown in the video but Google Play have written that there is no connection, but Wi-Fi turned and worked. Tell me please what I need to do. Sorry for my bad english

Google Phone App

Anyone able to install the Google Phone app? Are we limited by hardware?
RustySpackleford said:
Anyone able to install the Google Phone app? Are we limited by hardware?
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No it works fine no problems at all.
wolfu11 said:
No it works fine no problems at all.
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I have the Amazon version(XT1607) running 6.0.1. I can't find it in the Play Store, and when I try sideloading an apk (extracted from another phone or downloaded from some site online) I get "App not installed".
Any ideas?
RustySpackleford said:
I have the Amazon version(XT1607) running 6.0.1. I can't find it in the Play Store, and when I try sideloading an apk (extracted from another phone or downloaded from some site online) I get "App not installed".
Any ideas?
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There are a few threads on xda that have one that works for this phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-dialer-t3557412
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/app-google-dialer-t3323432?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxirc6oTpA
The second link is the one i use on my moto z and the moto g4 play but I did try the first one and it works. it's newer and gives you the rounded phone icon.
The video explains it quite well i used it when I was stumped.
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There are a few threads on xda that have one that works for this phone.
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That first link did it. Thanks!
I would seriously recommend against it. Numerous users (myself included) have experienced the Bluetooth glitch which crashes the phone AND your BT device upon receiving a call.

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