Now before I begin, most of you had lost the ability to use Market Enabler/Unlocker due to the recent update on Google Servers which now upon purchase tracks down your actual location and ties down your account to your location.
So here's the deal on how to get it back. Without rooting. Without any Unlocker.
Requirements-
- 2 Android Phones.
- VPN (TunnelBear or HotspotShield)
- Patience
Now before you jump into conclusions, that "OH VPN" Just remember, that when you get off the VPN, Exit PlayStore and open it again, it re-asks you to "Accept" terms which brings you back to your local playstore. Boohoo. Here's proof on my side at the end of this post.
Instructions
Phone #1
- Open Play, Download the app called TunnelBear VPN
- Clear Market Cache/Data after Download
- Register with TunnelBear/Hotspot VPN and connect to it.
*Make sure you are connected and are receiving packets!*
- Open Play, Accept the terms and you will now be greeted with the ever so friendly US Play store as shown below. (Refer to Image #1)
- Once accepted, tab out and back in to make sure it sticks without exiting, do not exit the app via Multi window!
Phone #2
- Clear Cache/Data on Android phone #2
- Open Play *Without connecting to VPN*
*This time, it will ask you to accept terms, but lead you to the US Play Store*
Phone #1
- Disconnect from the VPN from Android #1 used and tab back to Play.
For those who doubt my location, refer to Image #2
Finally, to prove that this works, I have loaded Play on all my devices (Cleared Data/Cache for devices that were not used in this setup) and without the use of any VPN they all loaded Play US Store. (Refer to Image#3 and #4)
Explanation
If you own a device or more that share the same account such as, Phone#1 and Phone#2 share the account you use for Purchase (To share paid apps between devices) Google servers check with each device
eg: Phone #1 location = US, Proceed. Welcome to US Play. Disconnect VPN
Phone #2 location = <Your country>, Check Phone #1 <VPN Disconnected already>, Location ≠ US, resend Terms Policy. Reset.
And yes they can determine your carrier and location without you knowing, When you install an app via Play it shows under devices as
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"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"
}
But if you had faked initial Device #1 and accepted, then accepted via Device #2, it check's back with Device #1, Since Device#1 says US, it proceeds with what permission was granted first to the gmail account <US Play Permission due to VPN>.
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nice work bro ! this is awesome thanked u
shriom_manerker said:
nice work bro ! this is awesome thanked u
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Thanks bud hope it helps you bro!
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Ohh nice work fella
should try this some time
Nice one.. Gonna try it during the weekend..
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This didn't work for me. My one device was able to get the US store by connecting to a VPN, but me other device stubbornly shows the store available to users in China. Just SOL then?
Sv: [GUIDE] Faking US Play Store without Market Unlocker or *ROOT*
Can't get this to work. Even after clearing the data and cashed and connecting to vpn I still get the Danish app store
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Ah damn. Didn't work for me
mbeltoft said:
Can't get this to work. Even after clearing the data and cashed and connecting to vpn I still get the Danish app store
Sendt fra min Nexus 10 med Tapatalk2
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Make sure you're getting packets. You need to clear cache, connect to the vpn and then accept the terms. You'll be in the USA store.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Sv: [GUIDE] Faking US Play Store without Market Unlocker or *ROOT*
Did it all in that order multiple times. Still no go.
Is there other ways of faking us market - with or without root?
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mbeltoft said:
Did it all in that order multiple times. Still no go.
Is there other ways of faking us market - with or without root?
Sendt fra min Nexus 10 med Tapatalk2
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They've patched every method I can think of
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Misledz said:
Phone #1
- Open Play, Download the app called TunnelBear VPN
- Clear Market Cache/Data after Download
- Register with TunnelBear/Hotspot VPN and connect to it.
*Make sure you are connected and are receiving packets!*
- Open Play, Accept the terms and you will now be greeted with the ever so friendly US Play store as shown below. (Refer to Image #1)
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Doesn't work for me. The quote over is how far I get. Using a VPN application doesn't get me into the US Play Store anymore. Google has absolutely changed something since the Nexus 4 launch (which I bought using Tunnelbear on my PC).
jenskristian said:
Doesn't work for me. The quote over is how far I get. Using a VPN application doesn't get me into the US Play Store anymore. Google has absolutely changed something since the Nexus 4 launch (which I bought using Tunnelbear on my PC).
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I'm able to get into the play store just fine. Just clear cache and data, then connect into it with tunnelbear
Still works fine for me o___o just make sure your tunnelbear is receiving packets
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not working in any way... i guess they dont want us to. maybe i'll have to use a vpn all the time
I there seriously no way to do this?
Not working
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niyax said:
Not working
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Google patched it again with new play update
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Here's something I tried that works.
1- Install Hotspotshield app or any other VPN
2- Open Play Store. Now you should be in U.S Store
3- Find an app you want to download / purchase
4- Start the download and just as it begins to download cancel it.
5- Now it should be in the 'My Apps' list under 'All' and you can download it without VPN at any time.
The benefit is that VPN can really slow down your connection especially when downloading bigger apps.
I used this VPN method several months.
But now it seems that Google bound my account to my REAL country. I can't make it work any more.
To show you that my account is bound I give you an example: accessing playstore my PC.
I activate my US VPN.
I browse to play.google.com. (not logged in in Google Account). I can see all US playstore content.
BUT: when I login into my account (with VPN activated) I only can see the playstore content of my REAL country.
I already delete all my billing addresses etc. Sadly this didn't help.
Any idea how to fix that?
+1
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Hii guys,,
We all know about the Google music, Google books, Google movies and want to try them all.. But we cant as its restricted to few countries only..!
But there is a solution for this now.. and you can access these features irrespective of which country you are in.
Well what you need is rooted phone and Play store 3.7.11 or 3.7.13.. you can download it here
Firstly, Download Market Enabler(You can download it Here) and install it.., and download DROIDvpn from play store and signup for an account.
Now, go to App manager and delete play store data and cache.
Then Open market enabler and choose any us carrier... like Tmobile, but anything should work.. for choosing, tap and hold on the carrier name and select 'fake this provider now'..
Now open DROID vpn, login and press start..
If you need TUN.ko get it from Here
Open Google play store and you must now be able to access Google music, Google books etc through Play Store and download everything..
Press Thanks if it worked for you..:good:
Enjoy n cheers..:laugh:
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"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"
}
MarketEnabler
Here is MarketEnabler's APK for those who need it but can't find it elsewhere (or are too lazy). Also linking to this file in the portal post for this thread.
HQRaja said:
Here is MarketEnabler's APK for those who need it but can't find it elsewhere (or are too lazy). Also linking to this file in the portal post for this thread.
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thnx.. updated OP with the link..
Is it only for ics or even for GB ROM also
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naveenkumarph said:
Is it only for ics or even for GB ROM also
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its for any ROM with Play store 3.7.11..
What role does DroidVPN have in all this?
snapilica2003 said:
What role does DroidVPN have in all this?
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vpn acts like a proxy it changed your service provider ip address to an us location ip address
tun.ko
I hav eone problem, when i press start an error shows, Tun module is not loaded!
Put Your tun.ko /sdcard/tun.do or /system/lib/modules/tun.ko before connecting DroidVPN....
Please help
Oops now this thread is on the portal.
iKocka11 said:
I hav eone problem, when i press start an error shows, Tun module is not loaded!
Put Your tun.ko /sdcard/tun.do or /system/lib/modules/tun.ko before connecting DroidVPN....
Please help
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ok keep aside the DroidVPN.. just open market enabler and select the required fake network..
clear app data and cache of play store..
open play store and see..
It would be great if you could actualy you know, buy stuff with a foreign card it gives me an error when i try to purchase. Nevertheless nice to try out how the play store actualy looks like in full.
Raqun said:
It would be great if you could actualy you know, buy stuff with a foreign card it gives me an error when i try to purchase. Nevertheless nice to try out how the play store actualy looks like in full.
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i know it would be great.. and it actually is possible.. Already have tried purchasing stuffs from Play store without problems..
See that you have enabled DroidVPN.., it changes your IP address to the required IP addess of the fake network..
everything should work fine..
I followed the instructions but my Play store ends up "Loading" without any results...
Any ideas?
Edit:
Restarted the phone, Fired up Market enabler, set to [US] Verizon (It does't matter), started up DroidVPN.
It's working for me now but it's very slow....
Ochs said:
I followed the instructions but my Play store ends up "Loading" without any results...
Any ideas?
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> are you on the latest version of play store.?
> have you cleared app data and cache of play store..?
> have you selected the fake network properly..?
Check for these..
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I have Droidvpn configured and active, but it still doesn't let me buy anything. When i tap "buy for -$" it seems to take a long while preparing the purchase and then displays the "not avalible in your country" error.
SGS i9000, CM9 Nightly, Slovenia, Mastercard
Raqun said:
I have Droidvpn configured and active, but it still doesn't let me buy anything. When i tap "buy for -$" it seems to take a long while preparing the purchase and then displays the "not avalible in your country" error.
SGS i9000, CM9 Nightly, Slovenia, Mastercard
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Seem to work fine for me..
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kishankpadiyar said:
> are you on the latest version of play store.?
> have you cleared app data and cache of play store..?
> have you selected the fake network properly..?
Check for these..
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Yeah, it's working fine for me now, also without DroidVPN running in the background...
I uninstalled DroidVPN and MarketEnabler but the market seems to be still working with Movies n' stuff.
I hope it will stay like that.
so what if i want to go back to the original one? like the region or country that was default for us?
Ochs said:
Yeah, it's working fine for me now, also without DroidVPN running in the background...
I uninstalled DroidVPN and MarketEnabler but the market seems to be still working with Movies n' stuff.
I hope it will stay like that.
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Once you restart your play store will come to normal, like how it was previously, Without market enabler.. Hence droidvpn is not necessary, but market enabler its need..
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will this work on play store 3.7.13
Hi all,
After making the Anti Spy Mobile, I had some questions from users how to track the actual connections from Spyware apps, or comments like "Anti Spy Mobile says my phone is clean, but my device is still tracked". Then I decided to make Network Connections - an app that monitors, captures and logs all connections from an Android device in order to show where the "data goes". And to work for NON-ROOT devices too. Almost an year after, here's the app - Network Connections for Android.
Because I wanted to thank all of you (XDA-devs members) that gave me suggestions for my previous app - Anti Spy Mobile, I've decided to thank you all by giving you a free, unlimited key for the new app. The key will be available in Google Play until 10/10/2013 extended until 19/10/2013, so everyone who likes the app can download it now and use it without limitations!
About the app - a tool that displays and monitors (tracks) all inbound and outbound connection from and to Android device that works on NO ROOT phones (for Android up to 10) too. For Android 10+ you need ROOT (see below)..
KEY FEATURES:
- Monitors all internet connections from and to your Android device
- Displays notification when hidden apps are connecting to remote servers
- Displays detailed IP information for each connection - IP address, reverse resolving (PTR), AS number, Abuse RBL data, administrative information, etc.
- Gets detailed info about each app that connects to remote servers and network connections used by it - permissions granted to each captured package and all IP addresses used by it.
- Real-time sort by most active, latest connections or by package name.
- Log and export the captured data.
Connections Used by The App:
Google IPs - Statistics and Maps
RIPE, ARIN - IP information
Screenshots:
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"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"
}
App URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antispycell.connmonitor&utma=xd (I'm posting the APK as attachment, but it's better to use the Google Play link in order to receive further updates).
Special Unlock Key For XDA-Developers: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antispycell.connmonitor.unlockxda&utma=xd
Please let me know how do you like it, and what are your suggestions on it. One thing that is not implemented, but seems to be good is the feature to block non-wanted connections (this will work for ROOT users only, but still will be a plus).
Known issues: Some IP addresses are not handled correctly on x86 Intel devices - negative numbers in the octets. - fixed
v1.0.8 - fixed resolving in current connections tab & some optimizations
v1.1.1 - zero port connections with invalid state not displayed
v.1.5.0beta - made to work for *Rooted devices for Android 10+
UPDATE (06/2020): A beta version (v.1.5.0) that works with Rooted Android 10+ devices is now released. Please test and submit reports here
You need ROOT for Android 10+: The app needs supolicy and it works with Majestik and SuperSU. All comments are appreciated.
All suggestions are welcome! Thank you ! :good:
Will this work on E4GT phones?
X'd out the game
bigmike6200 said:
Will this work on E4GT phones?
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I think E4GT is an ARM processor, so it should work.
pandata000 said:
I think E4GT is an ARM processor, so it should work.
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Ok. Gonna hive it a shot.
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Ok. Gonna hive it a shot.
X'd out the game
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Thank you Mike! Let me know if you have any issues with it. Btw, the free unlock key for XDA is already published in Google Play, so if you like the app you can take advantage of it.
pandata000 said:
Thank you Mike! Let me know if you have any issues with it. Btw, the free unlock key for XDA is already published in Google Play, so if you like the app you can take advantage of it.
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Already have it now the phone. Liking it a lot. Gonna look through it later tonight. Mahalo
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Already have it now the phone. Liking it a lot. Gonna look through it later tonight. Mahalo
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You're welcome! :good:
Playing with it, I found some interesting "unexpected" connections:
For example - the ES File Explorer (one of the best file managers for me) is connecting to IP in Beijing, China on the HTTP port 80 ... ?
There are no ads in their app, probably they are using some kind of tracking, but why in China? Most of the apps are using Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. With a saucy list of permissions granted to the app it's scary ..
So, I was thinking that probably a place on the web that explains the network connections of the apps (at least the popular ones) will be a good source of security for those that want to know. What do you think ?
Nice app, thanks! Working well on N4. No funny connection with ES though. Did you use its downloader maybe?
Thanks! About the ES, the connection was right after the start on cleaned prefs. It can be something from their tutorial though ?
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The domain name www.estrongs.com resolves to that same IP 202.108.23.200, so it's something from their web site or something from their service.
However, this IP hosts many other China web-sites, so I'm still not sure what exactly they are using this connection for: http://sameid.net/ip/202.108.23.200/
nice app for monitoring apps
i can use this one :good:
Current connections tab:
is it possible to have a group option (group by app, group by status(listen, established, etc)
Is it possible to have a filter?
For example i only want to see established connection from Chrome for example.
thanks for this app
fernandovg said:
Current connections tab:
is it possible to have a group option (group by app, group by status(listen, established, etc)
Is it possible to have a filter?
For example i only want to see established connection from Chrome for example.
thanks for this app
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Hi,
Connection grouping is more or less made in the APP Log tab - cumulative per app or by clicking on the Chrome app in APP Details screen, where you see all IPs used by the specific app.
Filter is good - I have to think how to make it from UI side of view, as I don't want to use menu buttons etc. in user navigation.
Thanks for testing and your suggestions !
very nice, i was looking for an app like this. :good:
thanks in advance for the xda unlocker.
Searching for a long time for this kind of app...
Now I can know what app is hogging my internet...
Thanks many times
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Interesting application :good: now I can see which app opening a connection and where they are going. But one question: What is the diferrence between current connection with connection log with 'live capture' on sorry for noob question.
My suggestion for improvement / feature: floating bar showing D/L and U/L rate
Sir.. Can u make it available to my country INDIA in playstore..
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hadi_rena said:
Interesting application :good: now I can see which app opening a connection and where they are going. But one question: What is the diferrence between current connection with connection log with 'live capture' on sorry for noob question.
My suggestion for improvement / feature: floating bar showing D/L and U/L rate
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Hi, Your question is OK, as the app still don't have a doc-related material. The Current connections tab shows in live time all connections made by your device.
The Connections Log tab shows only accumulated data for the captured connections - e.g. you may start and stop the live capture over time.
Unfortunately the D/L U/L rate is not available per IP, as the app is not using netfilter/iptables logs.
venu007 said:
Sir.. Can u make it available to my country INDIA in playstore..
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Yup, sorry, try after couple of hours.
Quick backstory - tired of Google knowing everything about me and seeing targetted adverts everywhere i go, I've bought a little Moto G as a project and decided not to install google play services on it, and use open source alternatives to google's apps.
While alternative stores like F-Droid are great, there are certain apps that are only on the play store, which I can no longer download since I don't have the play store installed. This is where apk downloader comes in. You do still need a google account to authenticate with, and a google services framework ID from a device that has been activated with google play services (you can ignore this if you have play services installed, you can find your gsfid using my app or an app called "Android ID" in the market), but after that you're free from google!
The app adds a "share" button to app pages in browsers, so you can search for apps using your browser and then click share to download, completely bypassing google play.
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"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've spent a lot of time trying to get requests and responses to work using protobuf (the system the play store uses) but have been unable to do so since it's just guesswork really, so it's constructing requests manually, the same way as the chrome extension which does this very same thing.
It's nowhere near finished, but I just thought I'd share this in case anyone finds it useful. You can also use this app to download apks that the play store may have blocked from your device, for example.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PLAY SERVICES INSTALLED:
Use an app like this to get your google services framework ID, and enter it in the settings.
Source: https://github.com/jackpf/ApkDownloader
Download: https://github.com/jackpf/ApkDownloader/blob/release/bin/ApkDownloader.apk?raw=true (Ad free)
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jackpf.apkdownloader
While I like the idea very much it doesn't work for me.
I'm trying to download an app and I get an error message: "API exception: protocol message contained an invalid tag (zero)"
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pemell said:
While I like the idea very much it doesn't work for me.
I'm trying to download an app and I get an error message: "API exception: protocol message contained an invalid tag (zero)"
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Whoops my bad, I committed a test version of the app. It should work fine now.
Nope. Now I get the error: API exception: app not found.
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pemell said:
Nope. Now I get the error: API exception: app not found.
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Hmm, what are you entering? If you go to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=*the id you're entering* does it exist?
jackpf said:
Hmm, what are you entering? If you go to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=*the id you're entering* does it exist?
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This is how I try to do it: APK Downloader: http://youtu.be/WRBZ9Ms16xc
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Thank you, very useful tool!
Working in Genesis GP-353 ics.
pemell said:
This is how I try to do it: APK Downloader: http://youtu.be/WRBZ9Ms16xc
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Strange, i just tried the same thing and it worked. I'll have to look into this
working great..!
It looks like this can only download apps that are compatible with the device you got the device ID from. I kept getting the "App not found", but only for apps that weren't normally compatible with my HTC One (M7). Once I searched for a regular app like Nova everything went fine. Is there any work around for this?
Andrew3k said:
It looks like this can only download apps that are compatible with the device you got the device ID from. I kept getting the "App not found", but only for apps that weren't normally compatible with my HTC One (M7). Once I searched for a regular app like Nova everything went fine. Is there any work around for this?
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Yeah it uses nexus 4 info for its device ID. Hopefully I can add in some options where you can choose different devices to spoof when you download
AWESOME app :good:
This is awesome!!! Been trying to get an app that was not available in my country for the longest time now and this worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!
this is how i do it usually on pc, but works on phone browser too
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
Youre a dawm god tooo bad 95% of xda has no clue what you have avhived thank you
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I don't really like entering my google account email and password into an app.
Is there a way to replace this with OAuth?
FSN said:
I don't really like entering my google account email and password into an app.
Is there a way to replace this with OAuth?
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For now I've not got round to implementing oauth, it is something that could potentially be done in the future though.
If you're worried, the full source code is available and you can compile the app yourself.
Andrew3k said:
It looks like this can only download apps that are compatible with the device you got the device ID from. I kept getting the "App not found", but only for apps that weren't normally compatible with my HTC One (M7). Once I searched for a regular app like Nova everything went fine. Is there any work around for this?
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I've just added device parameters in settings so you can choose what info is sent with the request for the download. By default it's a Nexus 4, but you should be able to play around and see what settings allow you to download the apps you want.
First i want to say thanks, great idea. But i have problem with app downloading, i get error message: "API exception: Server responded with status code 400". What did i do wrong ?
qwerty2653 said:
First i want to say thanks, great idea. But i have problem with app downloading, i get error message: "API exception: Server responded with status code 400". What did i do wrong ?
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My fault, I uploaded a test build by accident. It should work now if you download it again or use the link to the one on google play.
Hi everyone,
All the Google Now threads have all the steps and procedure to make Android L's "always listening" mode work; but they do not work for all users. This method, which I discovered on Youtube, worked for me and should work for all rooted devices running Android 4.4+ (KitKat).
Prerequisites:
Android 4.4+ (Kit Kat)
Unleash the Google app: View attachment UnleashTheGoogle.apk **THIS WILL ONLY WORK FOR ROOTED DEVICES**
The latest Google Now launcher: View attachment GoogleHome.apk
And the latest Google Search app which I could not upload due to size limit: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...B] [URL="http://d-h.st/kCa"]http://d-h.st/kCa
The work:
1) Make sure you have both the latest Google Now Launcher and Search app downloaded
2) Once you have those, install Unleash the Google... Grant root access.
3) Force close the Google Search app by going to settings>apps>Google Search> force close
4) After that all these options will pop up in Google Now Launcher's settings, if followed the instructions correctly.
{
"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"
}
5) Next what you would do is click "config flags" and scroll down until you see "e300_voice_everywhere, embedded_endpoint, and enable_e300" and make sure you turn them all on.
6) Then scroll down to "speaker_id_supported_locales" and put "en-US" **US has to be capital**
7) Scroll down and save the settings by clicking "Save config settings"
- Note that no toast notification will pop up saying that the settings have been saved. Force close Google Search just in case.
If you have done everything correctly, a new option (Audio History) in the voice settings in the Google Now Launcher settings should pop up. Make sure you have it turned on.
8) While in the voice settings, go to "Ok Google Detection" and click "from any screen"
9) Profit!
Credits:
All credits go to the person who made the video, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R1B-t_Wsf4
Note:
The version of Google Search that Android L comes with is 3.5.13, while the version you need for the "Ok Google" detection anywhere is 3.5.14. I have already linked to the download of 3.5.14 in the "Prerequisites" section.
Update:
1) It appears as if the rollout is per account. So no matter what users try, it is up to Google for enabling the feature to their account. Sorry! :/
2) It only works in the US? Someone please confirm.
3) This mod requires KitKat in order for it to work.
Fixes:
If you are experiencing force closes with Google Search, try flashing the latest PA GAPPs, which can be found here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=15800
For Italian Users: http://www.androidworld.it/forum/gu...le-everywhere-con-google-search-3-5-a-142371/
Warnings:
This mod is known to cause battery drain.
For Non-Rooted Users:
If you still are not able to enable the settings, try doing this method:
Open Google Search and do a text search for "Okay Google Everywhere" WITHOUT the quotes.
After that, head into Search settings, then Voice and profit.
Hope these methods worked for you. If you did not get any of the instructions, do comment or you can watch the video.
working perfectly!
Very nice! It wouldn't work at first because I was accessing the Google settings from the HTC Sense launcher but when I accessed it from the Google launcher I was able to get to the new settings and they carried over to the HTC Sense launcher, profit! I didn't even use the unleashed app ? thanks man
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Haha! Give me some time, I've got something for you...
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Awesome! Worked like a charm. Thanks man
Is there any chance to get it work on non rooted device?
wow thanks alot! I tried the xposed app but couldnt get the debug options to show but this one did the trick..:good::good::good:
Can someone please test this out for me and tell me how everything is working? It's a custom modded search app.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B64IJ9xlDpb4Qnl3Wi1ENjExZDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks in advance.
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Hi i have followed all the instructions
But i cant enable voice everywhere
What i miss
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olorolo said:
Very nice! It wouldn't work at first because I was accessing the Google settings from the HTC Sense launcher but when I accessed it from the Google launcher I was able to get to the new settings and they carried over to the HTC Sense launcher, profit! I didn't even use the unleashed app ? thanks man
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Considering its server side, not client, I dont think it has anything to do with this. You might have been in the lucky batch that Google turned this one for. I did the same thing you did, and its not available to me..yet. Yeah it works with GEL but when I swap back to Sense,,it doesnt
works perfectly, but the hotword detection in any screen is not supported in Italy :crying:, there's a way to fix it ?
mvoid533 said:
Hi i have followed all the instructions
But i cant enable voice everywhere
What i miss
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you didnt miss anything. I did all the steps also..All went well till the Enable Voice Anywhere, which, like you, mine isnt there either
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...gs-ok-google-hotword-detection-to-any-screen/
or to sum up the article :
It appears this feature is rolling out by account, not APK. While basically everyone on the AP team is already running the latest version, I'm the only one seeing hotword detection. So, be calm young panda, it'll get to you soon enough.
Update 6/26/14, per Google: "Ok Google from any screen will be rolling out on most Android devices running KitKat over the next week, and will initially be available in the US for English speakers."
mvoid533 said:
Hi i have followed all the instructions
But i cant enable voice everywhere
What i miss
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Yes, same here. I have also followed all the instructions but unable to get the e300_voice option.
Please guide.
cinmic said:
works perfectly, but the hotword detection in any screen is not supported in Italy :crying:, there's a way to fix it ?
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I've changed the speaker_id_supported_locales to it-IT, and now I got the wizard that tell me to say OK GOOGLE 3 times, but after this the google Search crash.
cinmic said:
I've changed the speaker_id_supported_locales to it-IT, and now I got the wizard that tell me to say OK GOOGLE 3 times, but after this the google Search crash.
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As of now, it is only supported in the US, or so the video said.
Dhiraj said:
Is there any chance to get it work on non rooted device?
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Try downloading the latest Google Now Launcher and Google Search apps.
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Haha.. Can't wait.
the playa! said:
As of now, it is only supported in the US, or so the video said.
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seems like it's account related not apk. see here http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...gs-ok-google-hotword-detection-to-any-screen/
working perfect
please help
Reply me please... How to use this in old gel launcher as 4.2.2 doesn't support the new Google now launcher plzzzz I need this everywhere on Google feature....
I have recently purchased a new Mate 30 and installed GMS services on it, but I found that commuting apps(such as Tada, my region equivalent of Uber/Lyfe) that are available in both the HMS app store and Play store are unable to work properly as the map interface would be stuck on "Google play services updating". I tried to see if my location is work by going onto google maps and it displays my current location using GPS just fine. Any workarounds for this?
The image showing the error message can be found here: https:// ibb.co/Z2LhfmJ
Ryuubi said:
I have recently purchased a new Mate 30 and installed GMS services on it, but I found that commuting apps(such as Tada, my region equivalent of Uber/Lyfe) that are available in both the HMS app store and Play store are unable to work properly as the map interface would be stuck on "Google play services updating". I tried to see if my location is work by going onto google maps and it displays my current location using GPS just fine. Any workarounds for this?
{
"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"
}
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Did you install GMS successfully? I meant I assume there is no pop up notification of Google Play Protect, didn't it?
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Did you install GMS successfully? I meant I assume there is no pop up notification of Google Play Protect, didn't it?
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Yea there was no pop up notification of Google Play Protect, but multiple popup notifications for Google Play services requires an action. Could you be referring to that? I followed this tutorial on youtube: https:// youtu.be/ZYhlr_BQGlw
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Yea there was no pop up notification of Google Play Protect, but multiple popup notifications for Google Play services requires an action. Could you be referring to that? I followed this tutorial on youtube: https:// youtu.be/ZYhlr_BQGlw
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I have checked the video you shared earlier. Here are my thoughts:
I have installed GMS on my Mate 30 Pro and I have equivalent Uber app here in my country. I opened the app and the issue is one thing; the map is unable to load but I am able to order a ride, car or food in that app by manually typing it. It is not convenient for me by the way.
I joined community and it is found that the tutorial of mine is having drawbacks and unable to load the maps is one of them. Some people experienced the same way meaning that it is the issue of many.
Some apps rely on updated Google Play Service and Google Service Framework, but I assume you followed the tutorial with GSF Mod installed on.
Can you just install Grab app? Try to test it out whether the maps is loading or not.
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idilham said:
I have checked the video you shared earlier. Here are my thoughts:
I have installed GMS on my Mate 30 Pro and I have equivalent Uber app here in my country. I opened the app and the issue is one thing; the map is unable to load but I am able to order a ride, car or food in that app by manually typing it. It is not convenient for me by the way.
I joined community and it is found that the tutorial of mine is having drawbacks and unable to load the maps is one of them. Some people experienced the same way meaning that it is the issue of many.
Some apps rely on updated Google Play Service and Google Service Framework, but I assume you followed the tutorial with GSF Mod installed on.
Can you just install Grab app? Try to test it out whether the maps is loading or not.
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I have installed the Grab app but it wouldn't get past the page where it says GPS can't be detected. This is despite having turnt on GPS permissions for the app. I had performed a clean installation initially but redid some of the steps after I thought I made a few mistakes.
idilham said:
I have checked the video you shared earlier. Here are my thoughts:
I have installed GMS on my Mate 30 Pro and I have equivalent Uber app here in my country. I opened the app and the issue is one thing; the map is unable to load but I am able to order a ride, car or food in that app by manually typing it. It is not convenient for me by the way.
I joined community and it is found that the tutorial of mine is having drawbacks and unable to load the maps is one of them. Some people experienced the same way meaning that it is the issue of many.
Some apps rely on updated Google Play Service and Google Service Framework, but I assume you followed the tutorial with GSF Mod installed on.
Can you just install Grab app? Try to test it out whether the maps is loading or not.
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I had installed GMS again using the tutorial here and all my ride hailing apps are working fine now.
https:// youtu.be/mxvTZ-D6THI
Ryuubi said:
I had installed GMS again using the tutorial here and all my ride hailing apps are working fine now.
https:// youtu.be/mxvTZ-D6THI
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Ah, it is glad to hear that. Problem solved then [emoji106]
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Is the google maps working fine online and route and tracking?
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Is the google maps working fine online and route and tracking?
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Yes, it is working just fine.
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I finally found the best solution to fix it.
JoeSparks said:
I finally found the best solution to fix it.
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Is it about to enable all notifications without delay?
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