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I am not sure whether this has been posted in the N1 apps forum before.
I just stumbled upon this in the desire forum. Basically this is a modded GMAPS apk which has World Wide navigation enabled. This helps for people like me who stay in countries (India) where official GMAPS navigation is not enabled.
Attached is the APK file.
Also the newest version can be found at the below site.
http://translate.google.co.in/trans...t+mod&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns
EDIT:
Steps to install thanks to mynameisjon
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup in case anything goes wrong (you might wanna nandroid instead, but I find this works fine.
2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall.
3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall (may be unnecessary, but I found it worked, so you can let me know if it doesn't need to be done).
4. Install this apk(it's a resigned version that's linked to the market, so you can get updates*.
5. Go to market, and reinstall street view.
*If you updated from market, Navigation will be deactivated according to Google's restrictions again, so I recommend unchecking auto-update.
EDIT: 05/12/2011
A new version is available... --> http://translate.google.co.in/trans...t+mod&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns
5.2.1 is on the above link too (latest version as per the market)
direct link: http://www.mediafire.com/?b83cel02g8gr6hr
Code:
I am trying to install 5.2.1 & will report with results in a few moments
It works as stated
It says "application not installed"
Yeah. 1 thing i forgot to mention is that you would have to uninstall existing Maps application if any. Otherwise the installation would fail.
it works. thanks
I've removed the original Google Maps 5.2.1 from Google, But it still won't install!!
What happend?
This worked for me:
Uninstall original maps with titanium backup, then copy maps5.2.1-ownhere.apk to /system/app with root explorer or similar. do not install
flamechamp said:
I've removed the original Google Maps 5.2.1 from Google, But it still won't install!!
What happend?
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I uninstalled Places, Street View, My Tracks and all that before uninstalling Maps. Then it worked. Also the resign copy only worked for me
Thanks.... removed old using TB and install new one, able to use it.. thanks very much...
frankey81 said:
This worked for me:
Uninstall original maps with titanium backup, then copy maps5.2.1-ownhere.apk to /system/app with root explorer or similar. do not install
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do you have to renamed it map 5.2.1.zip (without the ownhere) or the full name with the ownhere?
Install instructions w/o Root explorer
Was wondering if TS can update the OP with the following instructions.
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup in case anything goes wrong (you might wanna nandroid instead, but I find this works fine.
2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall.
3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall (may be unnecessary, but I found it worked, so you can let me know if it doesn't need to be done).
4. Install this apk (it's a resigned version that's linked to the market, so you can get updates*.
5. Go to market, and reinstall street view.
*If you updated from market, Navigation will be deactivated according to Google's restrictions again, so I recommend unchecking auto-update.
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lcchan1 said:
do you have to renamed it map 5.2.1.zip (without the ownhere) or the full name with the ownhere?
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no renaming. system/app/maps5.2.1-ownhere.apk
mynameisjon said:
Was wondering if TS can update the OP with the following instructions.
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I have updated the OP. Thanks for the instructions
prgopala said:
I have updated the OP. Thanks for the instructions
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Thanks. now lets just hope that this made-in-china hack doesn't somehow leak our personal information to someone in shenzhen
hi
i cannot uninstall the previous google map, pls help!! thanks
Any news on 5.3?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
are u sure that u can update via Android Market??? cause I've got message that it's not signed properly and can't be updated to 5.3 with android market.
is there a way of installing this without rooting my phone? (obviously i cant uninstall google maps)
leo_s_smith said:
is there a way of installing this without rooting my phone? (obviously i cant uninstall google maps)
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You'll need root as the Map file is in system (no access to it without root)
Google Play Unlimited Version
New Features in Google Play Store (Android Market) v3.5.19
Limitless entry to apps in Google Perform Shop
Eliminated nations restriction in Google Perform Shop
Fixed the problem which your gadget isn’t compatible with this particular item in Google Perform Store
NEWEST VERSION https://www.box.com/s/b5ec72c59cc0f4557734 3.5.19
or
OLDER VERSION https://www.box.com/s/ffbad0b3fc20792e32b4 - 3.5.16
or
OLDER VERSION https://www.box.com/s/a6f780afa3c39e6641b7 - 3.5.15
go to setting, apps, all, Google play store, select, force stop, clear cache, clear data. go to Titanium backup or any other root uninstaller, uninstall current Google play.
rename it to Vending
Put these .APK's on your phone's SD Card
then use something like ROOT EXPLORER or any other file manager which will allow you to go into System/App
Move/Copy The APK's into system/app
Backup System/app/Marketupdater.apk - DELETE
BE SURE TO SET THE PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER APPS IN THE FOLDER ARE
permission:
**
*
*
rw-r--r--
ICS ROM - BACKUP PHONESKY.APK - DELETE
REBOOT
Open Google Play, if your purchased app doesn't show - go to setting, apps, all, Google play store, select, force stop, clear cache, clear data. Reopen... you should be fine after that.
thehackersz said:
Google Play 3.5.15 Unlimited Version
http://www.box.com/s/2eb2deb0011ab206835d
Put these .APK's on your phone's SD Card
then use something like ROOT EXPLORER or any other file manager which will allow you to go into System/App
Move/Copy The APK's into system/app
BE SURE TO SET THE PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER APPS IN THE FOLDER ARE
permission:
***
*
*
rw-r--r--
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What is different about it??
andreww88 said:
What is different about it??
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remove country restriction for all apps
Oh okay, that's pretty cool. I don't need it personally, but thanks for the development.
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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Its a mod which released yesterday and is not illegal.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Does this do a similar function to Market Enabler, but without the need for a separate app?
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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Its there in the homepage of xda.. smh
richlum said:
Does this do a similar function to Market Enabler, but without the need for a separate app?
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probably yes, most important is... it's FREE
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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So when you pay for market unlocker and use it,is this LEGAL?Give me a break
Also if you guys find this mod usefull you can hit the "thanks" button under OP post.Don't be shy
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk
market unlocker does not work anymore
i tried this method, replaced the file, first time it shows force close, then it opened but it shows my country's market
and after some time it is updated to play store
ages_devil said:
market unlocker does not work anymore
i tried this method, replaced the file, first time it shows force close, then it opened but it shows my country's market
and after some time it is updated to play store
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i don't understand what are trying to say.
This app Vending.apk is a Google Play Store, modded version. It remove countrys restrictions for apps.
I never had any FC yet... try and check your permission, refer OP for more info.
Sorry to say that but it is not working for me
I replaced the file using es explorer
Changed permissions
Rebooted
Opened the play market and still I can't find in search all of the applications that I know are not allowed in egypt (or middle east) market
Anything I can do to help debug this issue?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
sorry for not being clear
I know this is the google play store app, what i meant to say is that the phone installs another version after using this one (it installed the same version 3.5.16 i don't know why) so whenever i use this mod the phone automatically remove it and install an unmodded version again ... that's one thing
the other thing is that even when i was running this modded version i could not access apps from other markets i can only access egypt/middle east market
I tried it but it seems it's not working. I can't see the apps forbidden in my country. I followed the instructions but it's a no go!
I tried even uninstalling the stock play using TB and then installing this version yet failed to show me blocked applications also
I would like to know who is the creator of this modified to get in with to try and help debug the not working issue
I guess the op is not him
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Not working for me either
How is this different from that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24454758?
Sent from my CM9 powered Galaxy Note
mfractal said:
How is this different from that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24454758?
Sent from my CM9 powered Galaxy Note
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This one is really working
Thanks for sharing
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Cleared data & cache for the existing Play Store.
Uninstalled updates to make sure there isn't an installed version in /data/app/
used;
adb remount
adb push Vending.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
adb shell
cd /system/app
chmod 644 *
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Used "Cut the rope free" as an example (The "free" version is region restricted) - still unable to see it - no obvious change.
Is it just supposed to be masking the MCC/MNC or is it providing them as a fixed alternate value?
Requirements:
Follow the simple instructions here.
You must be on Ice Cream Sandwich.
You MUST be rooted
You must be on a deodexed ROM. If you aren't sure, ask your chef.
You should be running a custom recovery like ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). I use CWM, so this guide is based on that.
Your device must be using ARMv6 or v7 CPU architecture. If you aren't sure what that is, check this thread.
You must have a file explorer that has root permissions. I use ES File Explorer, so this guide is based on that.
You need at least 60MB of system space for the full offline installation. (30MB for online only version) If you don't know how to check, simply download Titanium Backup from the market. It tells you right on the main screen.
ARMv7 INSTRUCTIONS:
Download whichever file you want and flash it in recovery.
File descriptions:
Online only zip is for those of you who need to save /system space. It removes the offline voice files, so that offline voice dictation does not work. You must always have some sort of data connection for this type of zip.
Offline/Online zip is for those with no /system space restrictions. It contains the full Google Now package with offline voice dictation.
APK only is for those who have already flashed a zip. You may simply push the new apk to /system/app (overwrite or remove the previous version), set permissions to rw-r-r (0644), and reboot to enjoy the latest version of Google Now. DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL THE APK BY ITSELF.
If you aren't sure which one to use, or if this is too much information or is otherwise overwhelming for you, just flash the M7 version - Offline/Online, since it's the latest. Be sure to scroll down a bit and read about it, though.
Before doing anything, you need to make sure you have at least 60MB of free space on your /system partition for Offline/Online files and 30MB of free /system space for Online Only files.
Flashable Zips:
M7 - mikeyxda's version 7. This version improves on M6 by tweaking notifications to be more accurate and frequent. This version may use more battery. If you are using a Sense ROM, see the troubleshooting below for a hack to improve Google Now performance and battery efficiency.
Online/Offline via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Online Only via Mediafire - 14.06MB /Hotfile mirror
M7-Velvet.apk Only
M6 - Mikeyxda's version 6. This version has improved on the previous one by fixing the double take problem, typed searches are working, auto launch is fixed, as well as the following fixes from the previous version: Red mic with cards showing with no refresh needed, no FCs, offline dictation, and no stretched words. These zips all use zipalligned apks.
Offline/Online via Mediafire - 36.43MB /Hotfile mirror
Online only via Mediafire - 14.01MB /Hotfile mirror
M6-Velvet.apk Only
R3 - "Nearly there" version by ReekoTubbs. This version has the Red mic with cards showing with no refresh needed, no double take, no FCs, offline dictation, auto-launch, no blank screen, and no stretched words. These zips all use zipalligned apks.
Offline/Online via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Online only via Mediafire - 14.07MB/Hotfile mirror
R3-Velvet.apk Only
How to:
Move the file you picked to the root of your SD card. Don't put it in any folder. This just makes it easier to find.
Reboot your device into recovery. See your device's specific instructions on how to do this if you are not sure. Google it for a faster answer.
In CWM, navigate to "Install zip from SD" and select that.
Next, highlight "Choose zip from SD card" and select it.
Scroll down to the Google Now zip you loaded onto your SD card, then select it.
Scroll down and select the option that says "Yes - Install Google Now....zip"
Once it has flashed, go back to the main CWM menu and select "Reboot system now".
Double Checking:
Some Recoveries do not do a good job of retaining the permissions being set by the zips. If you aren't using CWM or TWRP, then please follow these steps to ensure that everything is as it should be.
Let the ROM boot all the way, then fire up ES File Explorer (or whichever one you feel like using). We need to make sure a few permissions stuck (just in case).
If you haven't used ES File Explorer before, open it, then hit menu.
Tap settings, then scroll all the way down.
Check the box that says "Up to Root" (pic).
Then check the box that says "Root Explorer"
Allow root access when the dialogue box for Superuser pops up.
After that, check off "Mount file system", then back out of the menu. (pic)
Navigate to /system/usr/srec/ and find two folders named "config" and "en-US"
Tap and hold on the "config" folder icon to bring up the options menu, then scroll down to Properties.
Tap properties, then tap change and see if the check boxes match this picture.
If it matches, leave it alone and head back to your home screen to enjoy using Google Now! If it doesn't match, change it so it does.
Do the same thing for the "en-US" folder.
Go into the settings menu for Google Now and set it up for your Google account and various other settings.
Now What?
So, you flashed Google Now. You're wondering what you can do with it, right? Well, thankfully, Killer-B has a handy little guide to get you up to speed on all the cool stuff Google Now can do as well as how to do it!
Commands & Now Cards For Google Now!!! Now Video, and custom widget
At this point, I'd suggest looking through your contact list for people with unusual, or difficult to pronounce names. Go into their contact card, and add in a nickname for them of their phonetically spelled name. Google Now has trouble parsing these unusual names, and their isn't a way to make it learn. Spelling the names like they sound allows you to send texts and place calls via Google Now without any voice issues.
Open up the red mic screen and "Do a barrel roll."
Troubleshooting:
If you are having an issue with Google Now, please refer to the thread originally created by cajunflavoredbob here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30809177&postcount=1
The red mic screen won't display.
To fix this, press the normal mic within the Google Now app. While it is listening (after it beeps), press menu > refresh. Now you're at the red mic.
Google Now Force Closes.
Make sure you have enough space on your /system partition before installing this. You need at least 60MB free for the Offline versions and 30MB free for the Online versions.
Originally Posted by lenny_kano
About the permission denied fc, I'm guessing the users with the issue have an old gmail? Try updating or using tsjoklats patched one and the note to self fc will go away. See what logs do?
Oh and just to explain, the old gmail allows stuff based on signature, so as this apk is resigned it will not be allowed. The new gmail marks it as dangerous and will create a notification for you to allow permission, or the patched one marks it as normal and allows it silently.
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My phone gets worse battery life or uses more data.
Read this post by Racer Of All and follow the directions using apktool. This is for advanced users running a Sense ROM only.
Sports cards aren't showing up.
It won't add teams that aren't in season. American football is currently in preseason. Baseball, however, works perfectly fine.
I want Google Now in another language than US English.
From the Google Now home screen with the cards, tap Menu, then Settings. Tap Voice, then Language and select the language you want recognized. The text of Google Now in searches and regular cards should mirror that of your system language.
My Galaxy SIII just received the new update which blocks local search, and Google Now won't work properly.
Originally Posted by ashshlay
This following post only applies currently to the stock rooted LH2 rom for the Galaxy S III TMO and Google Now installation.
The Samsung Kies update that removed the universal search function won't allow this to install via regular methods.
All files are on the device with the correct permissions except because of the different search apk (GoogleQuickSearchBox_USA.apk) the method mentioned in the OP won't work until you delete the _USA part of the file and then reboot into recovery and reflash following the OP instructions.
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I can't open any search links!
This is a quirk in the later apks. You may need to hit the little magnifying glass icon next to the search link. This will allow you to open those links properly.
My phone exploded.
Have a muffin.
Questions see cajunflavoredbob's thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30809177&postcount=1
Want to go back to stock?
If, for some reason, you want to remove Google Now and return to how you were before, flash the following zip. It removes all Google Now files, and returns the original Google Search app and voice files, as well as sets permissions for the Search app. Make sure to uninstall talkback and then reinstall it once you reboot to get voice search working again.
Google Now to Google Search via Mediafire- 629.35KB /Hotfile mirror
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Credit where credit is due:
cajunflavoredbob ----- I'm pulling all this from his original thread -----
mikeyxda ----- APKs -----
Works for text but voice, yet. Many thanks.
Works on ParanoidAndroid
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Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS/UCLF5 and XDA Premium
I'll play with it later on.
mimart7 said:
I'll play with it later on.
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Yeah I'm having the same issues with voice as well
Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS/UCLF5 and XDA Premium
MokujinX5 said:
Yeah I'm having the same issues with voice as well
Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS/UCLF5 and XDA Premium
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there is no voice anywhere atm
Doesn't work on Galaxy Note with Paranoid latest Version.
No speech recognition, no network connection :-(
chrizzzzly said:
Doesn't work on Galaxy Note with Paranoid latest Version.
No speech recognition, no network connection :-(
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Yeah speech recognition doesn't work, but the cards do
Munching on Ice Cream with PARANOIDANDROID and XDA Premium
MokujinX5 said:
Yeah speech recognition doesn't work, but the cards do
Munching on Ice Cream with PARANOIDANDROID and XDA Premium
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Cards dosen't work for me because i get "Network error".
chrizzzzly said:
Cards dosen't work for me because i get "Network error".
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Try clearing the app cache first - let me know if that works
**Updated Original Post**
Im on CM9 and I can't install. It says something about "conflicting signatures in existing app"
monsterdan5 said:
Im on CM9 and I can't install. It says something about "conflicting signatures in existing app"
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Ah, that means you already have the old Google Search on your phone (I ran into that too)- uninstall it or navigate to System/App and rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak and install the downloaded APK again
I keep getting the network error, even after clearing CACHE and DATA :/
oddfuturejoey said:
I keep getting the network error, even after clearing CACHE and DATA :/
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Added new .apk in the OP which should solve fc issues for some users and a new Cards explanation
MokujinX5 said:
Ah, that means you already have the old Google Search on your phone (I ran into that too)- uninstall it or navigate to System/App and rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak and install the downloaded APK again
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I am having the same issue and this suggestion does not work. I have renamed and tried to install multiple times. I have also deleted the old one and tried to install multiple times. Any other suggestions?
MokujinX5 said:
Added new .apk in the OP which should solve fc issues for some users and a new Cards explanation
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Worked! I can confirm that the OP instructions (if followed completely), work great. Thanks!
moobies said:
I am having the same issue and this suggestion does not work. I have renamed and tried to install multiple times. I have also deleted the old one and tried to install multiple times. Any other suggestions?
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I would suggest making a Nandroid backup then try the zip and flash in CWM (clear cache and davlik - reboot will take longer the first time)
OR
Using Root Explorer
Navigate to System/app rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to whatever you want to
Drag/Drop Velvet-theos0o-3.apk in System/app and rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Change permissions to rw-, r--, r-- and reboot (do NOT try and install the APK)
- it should definitely work then
When you restart - go to Manage Apps, find Google Search then clear data and cache (should clear up the network error)
MokujinX5 said:
I would suggest making a Nandroid backup then try the zip and flash in CWM (clear cache and davlik - reboot will take longer the first time)
OR
Using Root Explorer
Navigate to System/app rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to whatever you want to
Drag/Drop Velvet-theos0o-3.apk in System/app and rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Change permissions to rw-, r--, r-- and reboot (do NOT try and install the APK)
- it should definitely work then
When you restart - go to Manage Apps, find Google Search then clear data and cache (should clear up the network error)
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I have tried both of these techniques multiple times. Never works. I am currently running AOKP and InsitgatorX Kernel. Can anyone with this combo confirm they have it working?
moobies said:
I have tried both of these techniques multiple times. Never works. I am currently running AOKP and InsitgatorX Kernel. Can anyone with this combo confirm they have it working?
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I'll Nandroid my current setup and run an AOKP here in a bit...
EDIT: Installed Chimera vs Skyrocket_RC1 - used Root Explorer, and renamed GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.bak
Copied Velvet-theos0o-3.apk and renamed it GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk then changed the permissions to rw-, r--, r-- and rebooted
Works fine on that AOKP ROM
MokujinX5 said:
I'll Nandroid my current setup and run an AOKP here in a bit...
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Ok I am on AOKP Build 40 specifically and InstigatorX v 2.8. Thanks for the help.
Sprint gs5, CM-root, TWRP, SDfix...
I have an app which I do not want updates to...
The developer is making changes to the app to fix issues with other brands/models...
The current version works well on mine and I don't want it to update to a version which might break it for my brand/model...
In the playstore I disabled auto-update, but it still shows up in the manual and group update list...
I went into titanium (pro) and detached it from the market and it showed 'attach to market (forced)'
I checked playstore and it is off my app list...
Several minutes later it re-appeared in playstore and titanium went back to 'detach from market'
So the detach function is not sticking...
Any Ideas?
KaptainRandom said:
Sprint gs5, CM-root, TWRP, SDfix...
I have an app which I do not want updates to...
The developer is making changes to the app to fix issues with other brands/models...
The current version works well on mine and I don't want it to update to a version which might break it for my brand/model...
In the playstore I disabled auto-update, but it still shows up in the manual and group update list...
I went into titanium (pro) and detached it from the market and it showed 'attach to market (forced)'
I checked playstore and it is off my app list...
Several minutes later it re-appeared in playstore and titanium went back to 'detach from market'
So the detach function is not sticking...
Any Ideas?
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Its been an issue with Titaniium before and appears as it does on your device. Try this:
1) get the Apk you wanna detach (ex using TitaniumBackup) into location you can easily get to (ex. SD card)
2) install ZipSigner from play store
3) re-sign the extracted Apk using ZipSigner and test key
4) uninstall the original app and install the re-signed Apk you made
5) profit
Hi, I realise this is an old post but it's something I've been trying to do for a while too. I've finally accomplished it successfully so I thought I'd share it on in some of the topics.
It works by changing the apk signature so the app typically becomes 'different' to the one on the Google Play Store and therefore doesn't appear in your Google Play Store list. But by doing this, you won't be able to update the app from Play Store.
How to:
Need Root.
First do a TB backup of current apk just to keep it.
With a file explorer, go to root\data\app and copy the app apk that you want to change and paste it somewhere on SD card.
Now uninstall the app
Download and install: ZipSigner by Ken Ellinwood from Play Store.
Open ZipSigner, choose input file and navigate to earlier copied apk
I used key/mode: auto-testkey
Sign the file
The new signed apk will be put in the same directory the original file was.
Now install that signed apk and your're done. Check market.
Worked for me - hope it works for you!
HTC One
RevelationOmega said:
Its been an issue with Titaniium before and appears as it does on your device. Try this:
1) get the Apk you wanna detach (ex using TitaniumBackup) into location you can easily get to (ex. SD card)
2) install ZipSigner from play store
3) re-sign the extracted Apk using ZipSigner and test key
4) uninstall the original app and install the re-signed Apk you made
5) profit
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Amazing, Thanks for this.
Good night,
Is it possible to install on our phone?
Thanks
atapigal said:
Good night,
Is it possible to install on our phone?
Thanks
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i installed the Google Contacts, able to run at first. However after once launch the LG Contacts /Phone app, the Google contacts unable launch anymore, it will auto switch to LG Contacts itself and icon is disappeared from applist.
my workaround is freeze the LG Contacts and install other 3rd party dialers ( i'm using TrueDIaler).
i need Google Contacts to search contacts in my company domain which is using Google. i just unable to get it setup using Exchange under LG Contacts for directory searching.
if anyone have better workaround to get Google Dialer and Contacts to work will be great.
finally got another better workaround by follow this method at G4 forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/google-dialer-g4-root-recovery-t3197351.
it does not work out at first because no Dialer icon in applist. extra step i took is launch the "Google Dialer/Phone" activity, by create shortcut with securesetting.
take note need keep LG Phone dont' disable it else Dialer won't work, but LG Contacts can be disabled. Yeah i got Google Contacts back working again.
Does anyone have a backup of the lg h950 stock 5.1.1 dialer apk from the system folder?
I want to revert back to stock from the Google dialer (too many drawbacks)
Thanks
milanmania2004 said:
finally got another better workaround by follow this method at G4 forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/google-dialer-g4-root-recovery-t3197351.
it does not work out at first because no Dialer icon in applist. extra step i took is launch the "Google Dialer/Phone" activity, by create shortcut with securesetting.
take note need keep LG Phone dont' disable it else Dialer won't work, but LG Contacts can be disabled. Yeah i got Google Contacts back working again.
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I tried this, but I couldn't get root file explorer to see the dialer.apk
nitroshot said:
Does anyone have a backup of the lg h950 stock 5.1.1 dialer apk from the system folder?
I want to revert back to stock from the Google dialer (too many drawbacks)
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Google dialer shouldn't replace the LG phone.apk, you deleted it?
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rldev said:
I tried this, but I couldn't get root file explorer to see the dialer.apk
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did you put Google dialer Folder and its apk in /system/pri-app folder?
milanmania2004 said:
Google dialer shouldn't replace the LG phone.apk, you deleted it?
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I thought the /priv-app/Dialer was where the LG phone apk was stored as well. (do you have a original of that file?)
How do you restore the LG phone dialer then?
milanmania2004 said:
Google dialer shouldn't replace the LG phone.apk, you deleted it?
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did you put Google dialer Folder and its apk in /system/pri-app folder?
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yes.
nitroshot said:
I thought the /priv-app/Dialer was where the LG phone apk was stored as well. (do you have a original of that file?)
How do you restore the LG phone dialer then?
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hi, the LG phone apk is actually /system/priv-app/LGContacts.apk
i freeze the "LG Contacts", not the LG Phone using Titanium Backup, with this LG Phone icon is disappeared from app drawer. unfreeze it will switch back to LG phone.
milanmania2004 said:
hi, the LG phone apk is actually /system/priv-app/LGContacts.apk
i freeze the "LG Contacts", not the LG Phone using Titanium Backup, with this LG Phone icon is disappeared from app drawer. unfreeze it will switch back to LG phone.
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Ah ok, I can't seem to get it to restore automatically. Can you send me a backup of that directory from 5.1.1?
What file manager are you using to move the apk? Root File Manager is not working for me. It says it has copied the apk, but then I can't see it in Root File Manager.
milanmania2004 said:
finally got another better workaround by follow this method at G4 forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/google-dialer-g4-root-recovery-t3197351.
it does not work out at first because no Dialer icon in applist. extra step i took is launch the "Google Dialer/Phone" activity, by create shortcut with securesetting.
take note need keep LG Phone dont' disable it else Dialer won't work, but LG Contacts can be disabled. Yeah i got Google Contacts back working again.
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I followed this guide and it is too vague.
1. I copied the Dialer folder to root/system/priv-app
2. Changed permissions to folder and file to 0644
3. Rebooted
4. No icon
Can you elaborate on setting up the shortcut please?
Also where did you get Google Contacts from? Not in the Play store.
rldev said:
I followed this guide and it is too vague.
1. I copied the Dialer folder to root/system/priv-app
2. Changed permissions to folder and file to 0644
3. Rebooted
4. No icon
Can you elaborate on setting up the shortcut please?
Also where did you get Google Contacts from? Not in the Play store.
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Hi, as I mentioned above there is no icon created. You need use another app 'securesettings' or other equivalent to link 'Google Dialer activity'.
To link the activity:
1. Create widget from home screen
2. Select securesettings
3. Launch activity
4. Select app 'Google dialer'
5. Select the first activity start with 'phone'
6. Save the activity created assign with a nice icon.
7.launch the created widget, bingo!.
Google contacts can be downloaded from apkmirror.
Hope this clear to help in your setup.
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Thanks that did it. Do I have to find a google contacts apk to install?
Found the apk on apk mirror.
So is it normal for the lg phone app to be the only option on incoming calls?
rldev said:
Thanks that did it. Do I have to find a google contacts apk to install?
Found the apk on apk mirror.
So is it normal for the lg phone app to be the only option on incoming calls?
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in my case either Google Dialer or LG Phone randomly pop up when receive a call.
milanmania2004 said:
in my case either Google Dialer or LG Phone randomly pop up when receive a call.
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Can you make a backup of direct copy of the lgcontacts apk and post it to the thread?
nitroshot said:
Can you make a backup of direct copy of the lgcontacts apk and post it to the thread?
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here it goes.
https://mega.nz/#!cxAADbIR!CtrIYPlkx-rvtAp6i6GOWUQV53roPKu172S8OQ2GYzY