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Hi guys,
I got play store working following the instructions for HDXposed on the fire hdx tablet here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
and installing google services / apps based on these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
combined with instructions here on how to set xbmc as the default launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
and the ability with amber xbmc skin to run android apps from the homescreen (including KFTV Launcher) this is finally shaping up to some goodness.
confirmed working for me, i just followed the instructions in the Second Link posted above only, play store is functioning normally with paid apps showing and installing properly.
IT WORKS!
thanks!!! it works like a charm
Just thought I'd chime in here and confirm also.. Good find
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Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
[email protected] said:
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
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i had previously installed the store with no luck prior to today. i just installed the apks from the second link above after installing xposed, restarting, and enabling the HDXposed module. The store started right up.
@jljaries42 if you haven't tried already, used titanium backup to uninstall the existing versions then try this method
@nhumber did you already have the first step xposed installed or you skipped it altogether and it's working for you?
[email protected] said:
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
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Followed instructions to a T.. not a newb here but did not work for me.. perhaps you had allready done something else before doing that? When i launch the play store it never opens.. (well opened for a brief second then goes back to launcher)
Worked for me no problem! Even grabbed a few of my emulators from the play store. Thanks.
Working now
Used Titanium to get rid of old google apps/data
Re-installed google apps.
Most important - enable Xposed module - CHECK THE BOX
Reboot gave me a scare - it displayed the FireTV update screen - Installing new software. But no update occurred.
Even then it had 'NO Connection'
Cleared play store data - Then it worked
[email protected] said:
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
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I had had Google play store, framework and services etc... Installed before and it had said no connection. When trying to run play store. Before following the instructions above I had uninstalled all of the Google apps through the amazon settings-apps menu except the one that doesn't show (play services?). That one I installed over the old one using adb install -r package name.apk. and it worked. Have you also enabled 3rd party sources with sqlite editing of the settings.db?
I already had everything installed from my previous attempts I just installed the exposed modules and cleared data on the play store
How is everyone getting around everything saying it isn't compatible?
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Hi, I'm trying to make this work. I installed everything. Installation seems fine. I launch xposed framework. It sees HDXPosed modele BUT using the FTV remote if I click on it to activate I receive a "This module doesnt provide a user Interface" and the module remains inacttive.
If I try to launch Google Play store is appears for a moment then shuts down. I think it depends by the fact the module is not active.
Since I dont have a keyborad right now, is there a way to activate it manually?
Thanks.
Pino.
puppinoo said:
Hi, I'm trying to make this work. I installed everything. Installation seems fine. I launch xposed framework. It sees HDXPosed modele BUT using the FTV remote if I click on it to activate I receive a "This module doesnt provide a user Interface" and the module remains inacttive.
If I try to launch Google Play store is appears for a moment then shuts down. I think it depends by the fact the module is not active.
Since I dont have a keyborad right now, is there a way to activate it manually?
Thanks.
Pino.
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I had to use a mouse to click the box to activate the module.. however i am still where you are
Hold down play and select to reboot the firetv after activating the module.
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Thanks,
I did the same but still no luck.
Let's hope in some fix/advice.
Pino.
mastafunk said:
I had to use a mouse to click the box to activate the module.. however i am still where you are
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Ok,
Considering I already had rebooted but I reinstalled using adb install -r all the gapps, rebooted and now it seems to work.
Thank youw and thanks everybody.
wolfchimneyrock said:
Hold down play and select to reboot the firetv after activating the module.
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This works great! Finally this device is starting to come along! I wasnt able to install the module without a keyboard and then i had to power cycle manually from there to get the changes to take effect.
UPDATE: Play store is missing certain apps like Youtube, poweramp full etc =/.. Maybe build.prop edit can resolve
Does the device go to sleep if it is running xbmc as a launcher?
wolfchimneyrock said:
Hi guys,
I got play store working following the instructions for HDXposed on the fire hdx tablet here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
and installing google services / apps based on these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
combined with instructions here on how to set xbmc as the default launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
and the ability with amber xbmc skin to run android apps from the homescreen (including KFTV Launcher) this is finally shaping up to some goodness.
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Hrodriguez77 said:
Does the device go to sleep if it is running xbmc as a launcher?
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If you follow the procedure on the xbmc wiki it does in fact go to sleep. It is the method i use.
Also adb after rebooting and trying a few different things... i adb install -r all the apk's again and that seemed to do it.
Not sure why it didnt work the first time.
mastafunk said:
If you follow the procedure on the xbmc wiki it does in fact go to sleep. It is the method i use.
Also adb after rebooting and trying a few different things... i adb install -r all the apk's again and that seemed to do it.
Not sure why it didnt work the first time.
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Sorry but what does the -r parameter do for adb install?
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Finally solved and working. I've tested almost all Google Apps and they work, including hangouts. The device used is a Amazon Fire HD 6.
Files needed for this process can be found here. Download these to your device prior to starting the guide. Also download "ES File Explorer" free from the Amazon Appstore, and ensure Root Explorer is enabled in the options.
Obtain root here.
Change over to SuperSU and install busybox following this guide.
Disconnect WiFi
Install all five APK files you download before starting this guide. Do not open them yet.
Run SystemAppMover and convert Google Account Manager, Google Playstore, Google Services Framework, and Google play services into system apps. (The key to this step is to make sure that the apps are in "\system\priv-app" directory. When I was using Titanium Backup, or "otherways" to convert them to system apps they were being moved to the "\system\app" directory. They MUST be in the "\system\priv-app" folder to function correctly)
Reboot
Run ES File Explorer and navigate to the "\data\app" directory. Create 4 directories named
com.android.vending-1.apk
com.android.vending-2.apk
com.google.android.gms-1.apk
com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Select each folder, press more in the bottom right corner and choose properties. Click the change button next to permissions, uncheck all checkmarks and hit OK. Doing this will prevent any of these APK from updating.
Re-enable wifi, and enjoy.
The road to victory...
FINAL UPDATE: Solved by moving the 4 google APK files from \system\app folder to the \system\priv-app folder. YUP, that simple. Installing as just as system app wasn't granting enough permissions I don't think. Will update and clean up guide, thanks again to everyone for help on this one!
UPDATE #5: 5/22/2015 0035 CST: I was really trying to avoid this but I'm going to factory reset and start all over, no matter what I do now I just get force closes. From what I can tell in Logcat it looks like a problem with the download manager? If anyone has more insight into the logcat please PM me or post. Hopefully this weekend I'll have the time needed to spend doing this.
UPDATE #4: 5/19/2015 0759 CST: Still more of the same force closing and sporadic unstable behavior. I've tried version of Play services from 6.5.99- current all with the same results. I've tried multiple versions of the play store as well all the way back into the 4.X.XX. The only thing that ever gets me close seems to be wiping the cache of play services and store. I usually can at least begin to download something before I force close. I've started removing other variables apps as well but nothing seems to help. This is all happening before services does its auto background update, so I dont think it's that problem. I've used 034 and 070 versions of services both having the same results. Will keep testing as time allows. I'm using an Amazon Fire HD 6. Two people have confirmed working on HD 7's, waiting on versions they have been successful with.
UPDATE #3: 5/17/2015 2214 CST: Still having issues with random force closes. When wiping the cache for the playstore and Google Services it seems that it will work for a short time, and then after closing will go right back to a force close. I'm going to try to upgrading services to a slightly newer build and freeze it from updates (although that has not yet caused the problem we seem to be facing). If this does not work I will try rolling the store version back and see if it can be frozen from updates. I'm at work now so hopefully I'll have a chance to do some testing early morning - tomorrow afternoon.
UPDATE #2: 5/17/2015 1624 CST: Problem seems to lie in Google Play Services Auto Updating. Use Version 6.5.99 provided by @powerpoint45 in his GAPPS tutorial. I first converted the new on to a user app, uninstalled it, reinstalled his 6.5.99 version converted it back to system app and changed permissions on the new install:
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
These are the versions I am using and everything is working fine so far:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I will thoroughly test it this time, and if all is well I will condense and clean this guide up.
UPDATE #1: 5/17/2015 1525 CST: This worked 100% before I went to bed, I woke up and tried to launch playstore and it is sitting at a white screen. I think it has something to do with something updating I am working on fixing it now. I will post updates here, as I solve this.
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Installed powerpoint45's second GAPPS package as outlined in his thread about installing GAPPS.
I'm no expert but I think the important step here is changing the permissions via ADB as described in his post.
Used Kingroot to root as outlined in the rooting instructions post.
Changed over to SuperSU following this guide.
After obtaining root I used an App called System App Converter (I'm sure there are many other ways to do this) and changed the following apps to system apps:
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
Other possible variables to getting this to work:
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB (This will stop OTA)
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
:highfive::good::fingers-crossed:
Hope this keeps working and helps someone else get this working! Thanks to everyone who got us this far!
Do uknow how to block the ad and **** that pop up when using this tablet out of the blue on the bottom or middle sometimes ??
AlbusAngelus said:
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Installed powerpoint45's second GAPPS package as outlined in his thread about installing GAPPS.
I'm no expert but I think the important step here is changing the permissions via ADB as described in his post.
Used Kingroot to root as outlined in the rooting instructions post.
Changed over to SuperSU following this guide.
After obtaining root I used an App called System App Converter (I'm sure there are many other ways to do this) and changed the following apps to system apps:
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
Other possible variables to getting this to work:
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
:highfive::good::fingers-crossed:
Hope this keeps working and helps someone else get this working! Thanks to everyone who got us this far!
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so i did this and set
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
to system apps rebooted on each one went to open playstore got white screen and loading circle nothing else.
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whats the command to do this via adb
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
AlbusAngelus said:
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Installed powerpoint45's second GAPPS package as outlined in his thread about installing GAPPS.
I'm no expert but I think the important step here is changing the permissions via ADB as described in his post.
Used Kingroot to root as outlined in the rooting instructions post.
Changed over to SuperSU following this guide.
After obtaining root I used an App called System App Converter (I'm sure there are many other ways to do this) and changed the following apps to system apps:
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
Other possible variables to getting this to work:
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
:highfive::good::fingers-crossed:
Hope this keeps working and helps someone else get this working! Thanks to everyone who got us this far!
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Thanks! I neglectecd to make play store a system app, that fixed my downloading errors.
s1urpee said:
Do uknow how to block the ad and **** that pop up when using this tablet out of the blue on the bottom or middle sometimes ??
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From adb:
Check devices:
adb devices
Go to shell
adb shell
Disable Ads:
pm block com.amazon.kindle.kso
AlbusAngelus said:
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
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Yay, for sure! Thanks a lot. Could you please add how you blocked OTA updates after rooting? That would make your post the go-to one for getting this job done.
EDIT: Oh, now I see it down at the bottom! ok.
s1urpee said:
so i did this and set
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
to system apps rebooted on each one went to open playstore got white screen and loading circle nothing else.
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Have you followed the installing GAPPS guide at the top of the post and used ADB to change the permissions as outlined by Powerpoint45? That I think is an important step in this process.
EDIT: Having same problem now, working on a solution, watch OP.
One fix for white screen with Play Store
s1urpee said:
so i did this and set
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
to system apps rebooted on each one went to open playstore got white screen and loading circle nothing else.
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This happens also on 2013 Kindle Fire HD and other devices running Fire OS 4.x.x. We fixed it by downgrading Play Services and preventing it from updating. Here's the method we used.
- You need Busybox Pro. May want a terminal emulator
- This assumes com.google.android.gms-1.apk is in /data/app
1. Install Busybox Pro (needed for the chattr command)
2. Go to APKMirror site and download an older version of Google Play Services, but DON'T INSTALL IT YET.
I'm using v. 7.0.96". It's from March but current Play Store and all google apps work with it, and you can try a later version, uh, later.
For 2013 7" HD the apk is com.google.android.gms-7.0.96_(1785884-034)-7096034-minAPI9.apk. Note: The 3 numbers after the dash (1785884-nnn) matter. Read the info at APKmirror to choose the right one.3. Turn off wifi
4. Uninstall the Play Services update (may need to use file explorer)
5. Install the older Play Services you got.
6. Make sure you have /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk, not gms-2
7. On terminal emulator or from a cmd window run:
Code:
adb shell
su
touch /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
The +i (immutable) prevents any changes. Use -i to reverse.8. Turn on wifi and try play store. Reboot and recheck that it's okay.
If still problem with play store, get Play Store 5.4.1.0 from APKMirror and install. It will update to the current version (5.4.1.2) and then work..
Not working for me either ...
I've matched the google apk versions, converted to system with Titanium Backup, and still end up with the white screen. Youtube works, so the permissions are fine.
So far there only seems to be 1 person able to get Playstore to work (the original poster).
DoLooper said:
This happens also on 2013 Kindle Fire HD and other devices running Fire OS 4.x.x. We fixed it by downgrading Play Services and preventing it from updating.
EDIT 5/17/2015: I see OP has apparently resolved the problem, but maybe this can still help you or others. - You need Busybox Pro. May want a terminal emulator
- This assumes com.google.android.gms-1.apk is in /data/app
1. Install Busybox Pro (needed for the chattr command)
2. Go to APKMirror site and download an older version of Google Play Services, but DON'T INSTALL IT YET.
I'm using v. 7.0.96". It's from March but current Play Store and all google apps work with it, and you can try a later version, uh, later.
For 2013 7" HD the apk is com.google.android.gms-7.0.96_(1785884-034)-7096034-minAPI9.apk. Note: The 3 numbers after the dash (034) matter. Read the info at APKmirror to choose the right one.3. Turn off wifi
4. Uninstall the Play Services update (may need to use file explorer)
5. Install the older Play Services you got.
6. Make sure you have /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk, not gms-2
7. On terminal emulator or from a cmd window run:
Code:
adb shell
su
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
The +i (immutable) prevents any changes. Use -i to reverse.8. Turn on wifi and try play store. Reboot and recheck that it's okay.
If still problem with play store, get Play Store 5.4.1.0 from APKMirror and install. It will update to the current version and then work..
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Well, I've temporarily resolved the problem, upon coming home from a run after everything working and in order, the play store started to force close everytime I tried to open it. Nothing had updated yet and I didn't do anything on the tablet so I'm assuming something happened in the background. I'm going to try your method or freezing the updates to services (although version numbers matched when I came back) and see what the result is. Also I'm going to try to roll back the playstore. So you know if it would be possible to freeze it as well? Upon clearing services catch the playstore then opened and shortly forced closed after. So what ever the issue is seems to have something to do with what's being written to the cache.
bibikalka said:
Not working for me either ...
I've matched the google apk versions, converted to system with Titanium Backup, and still end up with the white screen. Youtube works, so the permissions are fine.
So far there only seems to be 1 person able to get Playstore to work (the original poster).
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See above and watch the updates. It is still not working without issues. It seems to work for a while then it sits I come back and it's acting funny one way or another. I'm going to keep working on this.
AlbusAngelus said:
Well, I've temporarily resolved the problem, upon coming home from a run after everything working and in order, the play store started to force close everytime I tried to open it. Nothing had updated yet and I didn't do anything on the tablet so I'm assuming something happened in the background. I'm going to try your method or freezing the updates to services (although version numbers matched when I came back) and see what the result is. Also I'm going to try to roll back the playstore. So you know if it would be possible to freeze it as well? Upon clearing services catch the playstore then opened and shortly forced closed after. So what ever the issue is seems to have something to do with what's being written to the cache..
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Sorry, I haven't tried freezing so can't say. Seems like that would disable it, and google could still install an update. Anyway, the commands were used throughout the KFSOWI community, and Play Store and all current versions of google apps--gmail, g+, hangouts--have been working fine for several weeks. As I remember, though, I had to open and close some a few times to get past an error saying something like "requires play services update." Anyway, worked a treat!
Caveats: Not sure I'm using same version of google services framework as you, if that would matter. (I'll check shortly.) Also be sure you get the right play services for your device based on those 3 numbers.
EDIT: My Google Services Framework=4.4.4, FWIW.
Couple other thoughts...Play Store rollback sounds like good plan. Maybe Services 6.5.99 just doesn't support current version(?) Also, if you really want to stay on services 6.5.99, you could turn off wifi, move everything back to data and run the following commands, which creates a fake update file and prevents access. (Need ROM toolbox pro)
adb shell
su
touch /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
DoLooper said:
Sorry, I haven't tried freezing so can't say. Seems like that would disable it, and google could still install an update. Anyway, the commands were used throughout the KFSOWI community, and Play Store and all current versions of google apps--gmail, g+, hangouts--have been working fine for several weeks. As I remember, though, I had to open and close some a few times to get past an error saying something like "requires play services update." Anyway, worked a treat!
Caveats: Not sure I'm using same version of google services framework as you, if that would matter. (I'll check shortly.) Also be sure you get the right play services for your device based on those 3 numbers.
EDIT: Google Services Framework=4.4.4, FWIW.
Couple other thoughts...Play Store rollback sounds like good plan. Maybe Services 6.5.99 just doesn't support current version(?) Also, if you really want to stay on services 6.5.99, you could turn off wifi, move everything back to data and run the following commands, which creates a fake update file and prevents access. (Need ROM toolbox pro)
adb shell
su
touch /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
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Great thoughts exactly what I was thinking in your edit. The fact it's opening then just force closing is making me think that for some reason that version of services is not compatible with the newer version of the store. I Think what I will try to do is first use a newer version of services and freeze it to see if that resolves it If that doesn't work I'm going to try to roll back services and the store and freeze them both. Feel like it's something trivial at this point. Having the newer versions may help keep things compatible longer.
s1urpee said:
whats the command to do this via adb
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
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I missed this question somehow, and you've probably figured it out by now but just in case it is:
Code:
adb shell
pm block com.amazon.otaverifier
pm block com.amazon.dcp
Do anyone have the drivers I need to install to use ADB on the Fire HD 7? I know I can DL them from the Android SDK pack but I'd rather not go through all of that if I don't have to.
DoLooper said:
EDIT: My Google Services Framework=4.4.4, FWIW.
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Do you know where I can get this version, I fear that this maybe causing an issue as well. So far I'm still having force closes that can almost always be solved by wiping store data and sometimes Google play services. I've tried various combos of play store and playstore services. I did an oopsie in frustration and wiped the framework but after doing a bit of reading I certainly having at least 4.4.2 would be ideal.
dont suppose ya know how to stop the ads that popup when using the tablet do ya ?
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tried Google Services Framework=4.4.4 and now i'm back to check your connection and try again google play msg
So i managed to get my playstore to load and download games just fine and rebooted a few times and still works fine. atm
framework services 4.4.4 playstore is 5.4.12 and services running 7.0.96 1785884-034
4.4.4 framework
AlbusAngelus said:
Do you know where I can get this version, I fear that this maybe causing an issue as well. So far I'm still having force closes that can almost always be solved by wiping store data and sometimes Google play services. I've tried various combos of play store and playstore services. I did an oopsie in frustration and wiped the framework but after doing a bit of reading I certainly having at least 4.4.2 would be ideal.
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Here's a place to get 4.4.4 and a discussion of installing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482894
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s1urpee said:
framework services 4.4.4 playstore is 5.4.12 and services running 7.0.96 1785884-034
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Not sure I follow. Do you mean you're using these framework, playstore and play services versions? Did you run commands I posted to prevent play services from updating? Thanks.
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argrr101 said:
Do anyone have the drivers I need to install to use ADB on the Fire HD 7? I know I can DL them from the Android SDK pack but I'd rather not go through all of that if I don't have to.
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Just google "xda install adb"
In order to prevent Apps installed trough Playstore, just uncheck the "Auto Update" if you click the top right corner at the Google Playstore and also go to settings (Swipe from left to right) and select "Automatic App-Updates" from General tab and disable them.
I'm currently using:
Root with Kingsroot - SU sideloaded
Google Play Store 5.5.8
Google Play Services: 7.0.99 (1809214-034)
Google Play Framwork: 4.0.4-338691
All Apps working (Adsense, Hangouts, Google Search, Calendar etc.)
I also installed Cyanogenmod (11) the HDX (3rd gen) installs successfully, but it laggs badly so it's not that controlable. Had to reset it, maybe it's a hind to play around with those Kernels
Greetings
vismxownz said:
In order to prevent Apps installed trough Playstore, just uncheck the "Auto Update" if you click the top right corner at the Google Playstore and also go to settings (Swipe from left to right) and select "Automatic App-Updates" from General tab and disable them.
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Hi . . . It's not the app updates that are causing the problem, it's play services updating from the version installed by the gaaps package they are using. What gaaps did you install? How long has it been working for you? Thanks.
Here's how to disable the most troublesome system apps and services.
I use the pm disable command throughout, but unless otherwise noted OS 4 can use "pm block"
To re-enable an app, run the same command replacing "disable" with "enable" (or block with unblock)
See end of post about how to run the commands.
OTA updatesRooted
OS4
pm block com.amazon.otaverifier
Rename /system/priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to DeviceSoftware OTA.apk_
0S5
pm disable com.amazon.otaverifier
Rename /system/priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTA/DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to DeviceSoftware OTA.apk_
Unrooted
Run these with: adb shell pm . . .
OS4
pm block com.amazon.otaverifier
pm block com.amazon.dcp
OS5 (below 5.1.1)
pm hide com.amazon.otaverifier
pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota
OS5 (5.1.1 and above) - OTA can't be prevented on unrooted devices at this timeAmazon launcher
> "pm disable" (or block) the stock launcher to make your custom launcher the default (credit: Powerpoint45).
> "am start" the stock launcher (after re-enabling) to run the Amazon UI.
. . See bibikalka's post about using enable and start in a script to switch launchers with one tap.OS 4 - pm block com.amazon.kindle.otter
am start -n com.amazon.kindle.otter/com.amazon.kindle.otter.Launcher
OS 5 thru July 2015 - pm disable com.android.launcher
am start -n com.android.launcher/com.android.launcher2.Launcher
OS 5 Sept. 2015 and later - pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher
am start -n com.amazon.firelauncher/.LauncherAmazon appstore
> Stop the prompt to open appstore when you press an in-app link to Play Store.
. . Handy in scripts with the launcher commands. Reminder: When disabled, the system sees the Appstore as uninstalled.
. . > Some apps (es file explorer) will prompt to delete data. Say no!
. . > If you try to open Appstore while disabled, the system throws a freak-out error. Just re-enable it.pm disable com.amazon.veneziaLockscreen ads
> Replace lockscreen ads with Amazon's stock wallpapers. OS 5
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso
OS 4
> Note: The OS 5 command may cause bootloop on tablets using Freetime.
. . JMZ's Fire tool makes perm changes and you get a message with each reboot. This command avoids both issues.
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso/com.amazon.kindle.kso.lockscreen.LockscreenUpdateService
Wifi off (or on)
> "Disable" (or "enable") is required in all versions.
> OS 4 note: Some apps may not run or could go wonky with wifi off; just re-enable if things get weird.svc wifi disable------------------------------------------------------------------
How to Run the Commands
The OTA verifier, stock launcher and appstore can be disabled/frozen with whatever app you use for that.
If you disable/enable regularly (to use the Appstore, for example), it's easier to do with scripts and launcher shortcuts.
From Fire HD:
Shortcut on launcher (fast and easy for any command) - See bibikalka's post for switching launchers and my post below it.
Terminal emulator app:
su
command
From computer:
GatesJunior's Debloater tool (fast and easy for OTA, launcher, appstore)
Manually with adb: Not all commands require root but most do, so . . .
adb shell
su
command
I was only able to pm enable/disable after going > adb shell > su, but it works. When I had it disabled I couldn't register the device with Amazon until I disabled it again. I'm working with Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition Fire OS 5.2.2, HDXposed enabled, working GAPPS and rooted with Go Launcher EX launcher
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I did the pm disable com.amazon.venezia and went into Applications > ALL and the App Store (Amazon) didn't show up at all. I enabled it and it's there again. Just wanted to share since I want to use the Amazon App Store and know now that I have this option. I also disabled com.amazon.otaverifier and can use the App Store no problem. Thank you!
I'm running fire HD6 devpreview 5.2.0 +root
Disabled ota verifier
Renamed DevicesoftwareOTA.ask
Automatic update is disabled in Amazon app store.
Still they managed to send and install Washington post app in my device. it was not there earlier.
I'm doubt about how to prevent Amazon altering my device.
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llranga said:
I'm running fire HD6 devpreview 5.2.0 +root
Disabled ota verifier
Renamed DevicesoftwareOTA.ask
Automatic update is disabled in Amazon app store.
Still they managed to send and install Washington post app in my device. it was not there earlier.
I'm doubt about how to prevent Amazon altering my device.
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Changes you made for ota verifier and DevicesoftwareOTA prevent Amazon from forcing an updated OS onto device, which would "break" root. Assuming you're still rooted, this didn't happen and you're seeing the Wash post that got installed when you installed/upgraded Lollipop. You can uninstall it and it will stay gone. If you did get updated, you didn't block OTA before turning on wifi and Amazon installed 5.2.2--build date July 2015 in Device settings--and you're no longer rooted. Better check!
build date is june 13, 2015.
still i have root access.
however i did uninstall it again. let me check if it may get installed again or not.
thanks a lot
Updated for 5.2.2u2, which I'm calling OS 5.0.1, September 2015 release.
Is there anyway to disable the lockscreen itself? I want to use the lockscreen from smart launcher 3 but I need to first disable the system lockscreen first for it to work properly.
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Is there anyway to disable the lockscreen itself? I want to use the lockscreen from smart launcher 3 but I need to first disable the system lockscreen first for it to work properly.
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Nope.
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Nope.
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Well that's a bummer . Oh well I'll just to get over dealing with Amazon's random selection of wallpspers lol thanks for the reply
Updated! :good:
HELP ME!!!!!!
Im on KindleFire HD 6, i just updated to OS 5.1.1 newest Fire OS. Whenever i try to do the command pm block com.amazon.fire launcher it says Error: java.lang.SecurityExemption. Someone please tell me how to fix it. I wil include a screenshot to show you what is happeing.
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Im on KindleFire HD 6, i just updated to OS 5.1.1 newest Fire OS. Whenever i try to do the command pm block com.amazon.fire launcher it says Error: java.lang.SecurityExemption. Someone please tell me how to fix it. I wil include a screenshot to show you what is happeing.
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Please relax!!!
Look at the bottom of the post for instructions on running the commands. You need to be in su. You're rooted, right?
adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher
If not rooted, try: adb shell pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher
Not working!
I did what you said to do, dolooper, but the launcher isnt disabled. Am I still doing something wrong, I really want to disable the terrible fire launcher.
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I did what you said to do, dolooper, but the launcher isnt disabled. Am I still doing something wrong, I really want to disable the terrible fire launcher.
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Press the Home key, choose Nova and tap Always. Reboot.
But it doesn't show the option to choose it as default!!
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But it doesn't show the option to choose it as default!!
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Tap Nova in firelauncher app drawer to go to Nova. Now tap home key. If it takes you back to firelauncher, idk the problem because idk what you did. How about you post whether you're rooted or not, the exact commands you entered, and what the output was.
Dolooper, I don't have root
The command that I entered was pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher.
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher
I feel stupid asking this so please forgive my ignorance but I searched around and could find the answer.
Can someone please tell me the command to check the status of a service?
For example, I'd like to be able to check and see if a command I ran like one of the ones above, worked or not. Or to check on a different service. I'd like to be able to run a command that shows a list of services and their status or a single service and check its status.
Would it be something like pm status [process name]?
I ordered the phone from Banggood and plan to use it as a media/gaming device. But I hate LeEco bloatware. My mom's Le 2 is full of it and it's really hampering performance.
Anyway, I figure I can remove all the LeEco apps and services using this simple ADB command:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package> Do not use this command unless you know exactly which apps to uninstall. If you uninstall certain apps, other apps may stop working. Use pm disable instead, and pm enable to enable apps if something stops working.
Or simply disabling them with the other command (pm disable (package name)).
My question is, does this work on the Le Pro 3 or has Le prevented users from doing so completely? I don't want to root to do this (and then unroot afterwards because I need SafetyNet) because too many people seem to be having issues unlocking the bootloader and rooting here. Don't want to take any chances. I plan on staying on Banggood's vendor ROM forever because, as I said, this is just gonna be a gaming device.
Is it safe to do this, or will LeEco/Banggood ROM throw some idiotic error my way and cause my phone to stop working the moment I reboot it. And has anyone debloated their phone using ADB alone?
Thanks!
Okay, so I tried the "pm uninstall" command with my mom's Le 2 and managed to uninstall A LOT of LeTV bloatware. Still shows up in App management though, but as 0 bytes and as "Not installed for this user". Good riddance. Hopefully I'll be able to do the same with my phone. Then again, the ROMs are different despite being the same version (5.8), since one is Indian and the other will be a Chinese vendor ROM.
Could you help with the procedure?
I have a 727 and also want to stay with a stock rom but want to disable all the Leco TV stuff, care to give any pointers?
Thanks.
bethe said:
Could you help with the procedure?
I have a 727 and also want to stay with a stock rom but want to disable all the Leco TV stuff, care to give any pointers?
Thanks.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...co-spyware-t3503389/post69712213#post69712213
Basically, just enable USB Debugging and download platform-tools package from somewhere. It's the simple version of the Android SDK. Then connect your phone, enable "trust this computer" on your phone (you'll get a pop-up), then use the Windows or Linux command prompt to enter into the platform-tools directory and start disabling or "uninstalling" apps. List all your packages first using pm list packages
Now, I'm not sure the apps are completely uninstalled using the pm uninstall command. I would not recommend uninstalling apps unless you're sure that the system doesn't rely on them. For example, I idiotically uninstalled some LeTV apps that Facebook, Gmail, and the Google app require on my mom's Le 2 and now she's pissed off at me because none of those apps work. :laugh: I hope they can be restored using pm restore or I'll have to factory reset the phone.
Only use the pm disable command.
The apps will be disabled even after reboot, so no worries. Just make sure you don't update the phone if you ever mysteriously receive an update.
Okay, so using the pm uninstall command? Bad move. Very, very bad move. It turns out that all apps that use Google services on my mom's phone were affected. They all just stopped responding. Eventually Google Account Management itself stopped working, along with the Play Store. Kept getting the "There's a problem with Google servers, try again later" with all Google apps. No amount of data clearing or APK installing worked. I had to backup and factory reset her phone, which was no easy feat without Google Drive (looking at you, Whatsapp) and thank god, all the uninstalled apps came back. Thought I'd borked the system partition for good.
So yeah, never do what I did. ALWAYS USE THE PM DISABLE COMMAND. LeTV bloatware is tied into Google services, unlike other phones. Let this be a lesson to all.
Funnily enough, I use the pm uninstall command freely on my Moto X without issue. Then again, I'm running stock with no Le bloat, just Google bloat.
Could you list the apps that are safe to disable then?
Much appreciated.
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Could you list the apps that are safe to disable then?
Much appreciated.
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Check the link I left in my other post. It's the apps list for the x720 or some other Le phone, can't remember.
OK, a lttle more help please.
Here's the list:
Code:
[email protected] ~> adb shell pm list packages -d
package:com.letv.android.FuseWire
package:com.letv.android.quicksearchbox
package:com.letv.android.agent
package:com.letv.android.zxing
package:com.letv.android.account
package:com.letv.android.wallpaper
package:com.letv.android.wallpaperonline
package:com.letv.leui.sdk.data
package:com.letv.android.letvlive
package:com.lesports.glivesports
package:com.letv.android.note
package:com.le.android.webview
package:com.letv.android.usermanual
package:com.letv.letvshop
package:com.android.browser
package:com.le.share.zl1
package:com.letv.android.personalized
package:com.baidu.input_letv
package:com.letv.app.appstore
package:com.stv.stvpush
package:com.android.mms
package:com.letv.android.backup
package:com.letv.android.client
package:com.letv.android.setupwizard
package:com.android.calendar
package:com.letv.android.backupclient
package:com.letv.walletbiz
package:com.android.VRAdmin
package:com.letv.gallery3d.syncservice
package:com.lvr.wizzard
package:com.android.gallery3d
package:com.letv.agnes
package:com.letv.games
package:com.letv.wihd
package:com.letv.lesophoneclient
package:com.letv.android.fannation
package:com.letv.android.bugreporter
package:com.letv.android.accountinfo
package:com.letv.wallet
package:com.letv.android.filemanager
package:com.letv.android.cloudservice
package:com.android.music
package:sina.mobile.tianqitongletv
package:com.letv.android.videoplayer
package:com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.leshi
Could you tell me what the -d parameter does?
On my phone when i type it at the end of "pm list packages " command it will list only one package ( some google notifier or such).
But when I do " pm list packages " it does list them all .
Also how do you use "pm disable " ( you have to type "pm disable package:sina.mobiletianqitongletv " for example , and repeat for all the packages that you want to remove ? ) or there is a easier way ?
I understand that you should disable all the "com.letv.xxxxxx " packages but how about these:
package:com.android.mms
package:com.android.browser
package:com.android.music
Should I disable these too? It seems not right , I need to use mms, browser, music etc..
adb shell pm disable (insert package name like com.letv.example). Don't disable anything the spyware list (link in my second response) doesn't list.
Unfortunately I get an error when I type this command : "1|[email protected]_zl1:/ $ pm disable com.letv.android.zxing
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=18860, uid=2000, package uid=10087 "
What I'm doing wrong ?
Doesn't work even with --user 0 parameter " 1|[email protected]_zl1:/ $ pm disable --user 0 com.letv.android.FuseWire
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=22489, uid=2000, package uid=1000
1|[email protected]_zl1:/ $
Do I have to root the phone?
Looks like the disable command doesn't work, I tried uninstall ant that works.
The proper syntax is : pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.letv.example
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Looks like the disable command doesn't work, I tried uninstall ant that works.
The proper syntax is : pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.letv.example
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You should never use the uninstall command unless you're prepared to factory reset your phone if you accidentally uninstall a core service.
I'm surprised that pm disable doesn't work, since it worked for everyone in that LeEco spyware thread. Maybe the new models are different because they're running ROMs that prevent it, which sucks.
I dont know how to disable them, for me the disable command allways errors out.
Anyway I compared list that you linkd with list of the packages on my 727 at eui 021s, here are packages from your list that are also listed in my phone:
Code:
[B][I]package:com.letv.android.FuseWire
package:com.letv.android.agent
package:com.letv.android.zxing
package:com.letv.android.account
package:com.letv.android.wallpaper
package:com.letv.leui.sdk.data
package:com.letv.android.letvlive
package:com.letv.android.note
package:com.le.android.webview
package:com.le.share.zl1
package:com.letv.android.backup
package:com.letv.android.setupwizard
package:com.letv.android.backupclient
package:com.letv.gallery3d.syncservice
package:com.letv.agnes
package:com.letv.wihd
package:com.letv.lesophoneclient
package:com.letv.android.fannation
package:com.letv.android.bugreporter
package:com.letv.android.accountinfo
package:com.letv.android.filemanager
package:com.letv.android.cloudservice
package:com.letv.android.videoplayer[/I][/B]
Since I will have to use uninstall on them, are you sure that the're safe to uninstall? You wrote that you had some issues with google services, account management etc., did you uninstall some other packages or only these above?
bethe said:
I dont know how to disable them, for me the disable command allways errors out.
Anyway I compared list that you linkd with list of the packages on my 727 at eui 021s, here are packages from your list that are also listed in my phone:
Code:
[B][I]package:com.letv.android.FuseWire
package:com.letv.android.agent
package:com.letv.android.zxing
package:com.letv.android.account
package:com.letv.android.wallpaper
package:com.letv.leui.sdk.data
package:com.letv.android.letvlive
package:com.letv.android.note
package:com.le.android.webview
package:com.le.share.zl1
package:com.letv.android.backup
package:com.letv.android.setupwizard
package:com.letv.android.backupclient
package:com.letv.gallery3d.syncservice
package:com.letv.agnes
package:com.letv.wihd
package:com.letv.lesophoneclient
package:com.letv.android.fannation
package:com.letv.android.bugreporter
package:com.letv.android.accountinfo
package:com.letv.android.filemanager
package:com.letv.android.cloudservice
package:com.letv.android.videoplayer[/I][/B]
Since I will have to use uninstall on them, are you sure that the're safe to uninstall? You wrote that you had some issues with google services, account management etc., did you uninstall some other packages or only these above?
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I was only uninstalling LeTV apps, but on an Le2, so the apps were different. And I must have accidentally disabled a package that managed Google services because all Google apps stopped working and I had to reset the phone. Anyway, it's good to know that the pm disable command doesn't work... which is surprising. I hope it'll work on mine when I receive it. I guess I'm ok with uninstalling the apps, the only problem being that issues may pop up down the road and if something goes wrong I'll have to factory reset the phone.
I uninstalled all the packages on the list that I posted before, will report how it goes.
One thing annoys me though, the LeView screen when you swipe right is still there, how do I disable this thing?
Here's a list of the remaining packages that I found on my phone with the Letv in the name:
Code:
[B][I]package:com.uei.quicksetsdk.letv
package:com.letv.android.theme
package:com.letv.leui.schpwronoff
package:com.letv.android.letvsafe
package:com.letv.internationalsarrs
package:com.letv.android.themesettings
package:com.letv.wihd.sample
package:com.letv.android.remotecontrol
package:com.letv.android.remotedevice
package:com.letv.android.recorder
package:com.letv.bugpostbox
package:com.letv.android.compass
package:com.letv.domain
package:com.letv.android.supermanager
package:com.letv.android.powercontroller
package:com.letv.android.DebugUtils
package:com.irtest.letv
package:com.letv.factorymode
package:com.letv.android.StateInfo
package:com.letv.android.ecoProvider
package:com.letv.android.emojistore
package:com.letv.leui.colormode
package:com.letv.android.privacydata
package:com.letv.bsp.qccrashhandler
package:com.letv.android.ota
package:com.letv.android.LetvShareProvider
package:com.letv.android.phonecontrol
package:com.letv.android.euitransfer[/I][/B]
Any suggestions what is safe to uninstall from here?
Also I did'n uninstall any of these:
Code:
[B][I]package:com.android.browser
package:com.stv.stvpush
package:com.android.mms
package:com.android.calendar
package:com.android.gallery3d
package:com.android.music[/I][/B]
Just didn't seem right, what do you thing?
Um, leave all that stuff. Especially com.letv.android.ecoProvider, which will break everything if you uninstall it.
My mom's Le2 lets me disable and enable apps and uninstall them, so it's weird that other LeEco phones don't allow that. I guess it's due to official versus vendor ROMs. My mom's phone has the official Indian Le2 ROM from Flipkart. The thread I linked (https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...co-spyware-t3503389/post69712213#post69712213) asks users to use the pm disable command, so it's supposed to work. But I guess the x727's Chinese/vendor ROM (I assume you're not running a custom ROM) prevents disabling apps. I had the same issue with my ASUS Zenfone 3 where I couldn't disable anything via ADB due to the same error message you got. Really lame
One thing annoys me though, the LeView screen when you swipe right is still there, how do I disable this thing?
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IDK what that is. I'll have to check my mom's phone again. Just look for the package name using pm list packages. You're bound to find something.
So far so good, I don't see any problems after uninstaling these apps.
Google apps are working, camera works as before, apps like Viber or Skype also OK.
Let me know if you want to try anything specific.
hi
bethe said:
So far so good, I don't see any problems after uninstaling these apps.
Google apps are working, camera works as before, apps like Viber or Skype also OK.
Let me know if you want to try anything specific.
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Uninstalling LeEcoProvider didn't bork anything for you? Huh. I'll have to do some testing with my phone when it comes in a few weeks to see how much crap I can remove and get away with.
I changed a google password for an account that is associated on a FireHD 10. (The password change was done on another device). I had previously installed the Google framework and apps using the Amazon Fire Toolbox 6.1. Once the password was changed, the tablet obviously won't connect to the Google servers. The problem lies with the fact that I can't seem to update the Google password on the tablet.
I'm sure a factory reset will work, but I'm trying to avoid the hassle of redoing everything on the tablet. So, other than doing a factory reset, does anyone have a solution that would allow me to reenter the Google password or even remove the Google framework? I was hoping that the toolbox would have a "remove Google" option so I could remove it and then reinstall it, but it doesn't.
Thanks!
I found this in another thread. I'm going to see if it will work....
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Firstly, I want to apologize for this frustration and I will give it my all and help you to the best of my ability. Hopefully, we can get this issue resolved. I have a few methods I'd like for you to try if you don't mind. As always, I'm here for you and I'm willing to help to the fullest extent.
Method 1:
Close the Play Store.
Clear it from the recents.
Turn off the WIFI for the device.
Clear the cache for the Play Store, Framework, Account Manager, and Play Services.
Remove your google account if its already been added.
Open the Play Store, it will tell you that you aren't connected.
Keep the Play Store open and turn on the WIFI.
Attempt to sign in again.
Method 2:
Plug your device into your computer and open up Toolbox V6.3
Click on the ADB Shells tool and execute a Standard Shell.
Execute these commands:
Code:
pm uninstall com.google.android.gsf.login
Code:
pm uninstall com.google.android.gsf
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pm uninstall com.google.android.gms
Code:
pm uninstall com.android.vending
Once complete close out of the shell and reopen the Toolbox.
Execute the Install Google Services tool and wait for the process to complete.
Once the tool finishes please wait for a few minutes for the Play Store to update itself.
Open the Play Store and attempt to sign in.
Please let me know if you need further help. Best of luck!
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