Verizon disables PayPal fingerprint payment - Verizon Galaxy S 5 General

Can anyone confirm this?
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/5517/20140413/verizon-disables-paypal-fingerprint-payment-support-in-addition-to-download-booster-in-samsung-galaxy-s5.htm
This is now working, follow the directions in THIS POST

Where did you get the source?

Um, from the link I posted? Here's another, mentioned from the previous link.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/04/11/verizon-disabled-paypal-fingerprint-support-on-the-galaxy-s5-google-wallet-works-though/

Well - I downloaded and installed just to see. The only log in options are "Email and Password" or "Mobile phone and PIN". I don't see fingerprint as an option anywhere....

It has apparently been hacked, so perhaps for the better.

jpmcnown said:
Can anyone confirm this? Is Verizon going to start blocking cows from crossing roads in Nevada next?
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/5517/20140413/verizon-disables-paypal-fingerprint-payment-support-in-addition-to-download-booster-in-samsung-galaxy-s5.htm
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Yes. you are right.
From 3 days ago..
PayPal announced that its fingerprint-based authentication system was live in 25 countries. Users will be able to authenticate their digital purchases on PayPal by swiping down on the home button. The idea is a novel way of extending the functionality offered by the fingerprint sensor. However, it looks like all carriers are not going to have this feature enabled. Droid-Life discovered that the PayPal authentication feature was disabled in Verizon’s version of the Galaxy S5. It is unclear as to why Verizon would disable this functionality, given that it is the only carrier who seems to have removed this feature. users trying to install a fingerrint-based authentication client on Verizon’s Galaxy S5 are being shown a message that says “this application will not work on your device.”"

Accessing the stock "Samsung Apps" through the "Galaxy App" widget directs to a completely different, unsearchable store. Why why why Samsung? See Attached screenshots (one searchable, one not)
To clarify the steps that I used to install Paypal, and link fingerprinter verification to it,
1> To get an actual searchable Samsung App Store, download the "Samsung Apps Mobile" from the phone via www.samsungapps.com or HERE (This BS is what was holding me up)
2> Install the PayPal app via the Samsung App Store (first uninstall the Paypal app if previously installed via Google Play Store)
3> Search and install NNL from the Samsung App Store
4> Open Paypal>Settings>Login Options>Register Fingerprint.
Not sure if this is going to work, but here are some backup .apk's I just made from my phone, and put em on Google Drive.
Searchable Samsung App Store APK
PayPal App from the Samsung Apps Store
Nok Nok NNL app

Great... Step by step. It's succeed.. :good::good:

Just got done doing this. I can confirm this worked on my Verizon s5! Thanks!

Did NNL find a way around it not working or did Verizon change their minds?
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briantacker said:
Did NNL find a way around it not working or did Verizon change their minds?
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I wouldn't hold your breath on getting an explanation as to why it seemed clearly being blocked before, but a work around is now available. I never personally observed an active blocking to install the NNL app as documented on several sites, I simply wasn't able to search for the app that ties the fingerprint function to Paypal, and by the time I found the NNL app in the Samsung App store(not found in Google Play Store), I ran into no problems installing it.

Yes it works perfectly.

Can anyone post the apk of the PayPal app and nnl app of the
Samsung app store?
Thanks

telis12 said:
Can anyone post the apk of the PayPal app and nnl app of the
Samsung app store?
Thanks
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Open either of the links this post, FROM YOUR PHONE, and you'll be directed to where you can install the Samsung Apps store. Then from that installed Samsung App Store, you'll be able to search for both Paypal and NNL, and install the apps. Both apps need to be installed from the Samsung store, NOT Google Play.
Or if you prefer, HERE is a link to the Samsung App Store apk on my Google Drive. You may need to enable "unknown sources" in Settings>Security first.

Thanks for the reply but I haven't a usa account in samsung app
Store
For this reason I need the apk

telis12 said:
Thanks for the reply but I haven't a usa account in samsung app
Store
For this reason I need the apk
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Your best bet would be to peruse the TMobile S5 threads, and find someone willing to backup the apk from their rooted S5, and see if you can download and install it. If you can, I'm sure many more would be grateful if you can then post a link over here too. Thanks
I updated the install instructions post HERE. I was able to create installable backup apk's from my Verizon phone of the apps needed, and host em on Google Drive.

Thanks

So T-Mobile S5 is rooted? And why we are not?

Worked!
This worked. Thanks!

Thank you! Works great.

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[APP][MOD]Samsung Milk Music Modded for ANY device no root required

Original concept taken this thread but when I noticed that it hadn't been updated in a while and the OP stated that he had abandoned the path I figured I'd step up..
This mod is super easy so I'll try to keep it updated to the current iteration of the app.
Installing just the app won't let you save your channels or enable explicit lyrics. To do so you'll need Samsung's account service apk installed as well. I tested many apks and got many FCs until I found this one. I'm currently using it on klte Resurrection Remix on my G900T variant S5 Nexus 6p that is my daily driver and it's working great.
EDIT:
Milk Music updated to 1.5.1700015344 (May 18 2016 Playstore version)
(attached)
EDIT:
Milk Music updated to 1.5.1700015376 (latest July 26 2016 Playstore version)
(attached)
Samsung Account Apk
Can be found in this post (version 2.1) that I installed on the Nexus 6p and it works here. Your mileage may vary..
(This is no longer needed, FYI)
Thanks!
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Thanks so much dude! You don't know how long I've been looking for this lol
Nice man, thanks!
It doesn't work in INDIA!!!
rudramm0205 said:
It doesn't work in INDIA!!!
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Device restriction was removed not the code where it checks your region/country. Milk Music is by default only available in the United States. I can attempt to modify this but unsure if that would be against XDA policy to link here.
No it is not against the policy u can provide a link
Attempted to create a "new account" and was told my email address was invalid...so what part am I missing? The two apk's are installed.
mostyle said:
Device restriction was removed not the code where it checks your region/country. Milk Music is by default only available in the United States. I can attempt to modify this but unsure if that would be against XDA policy to link here.
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Plzz update a link after removing that country checking code
famewolf said:
Attempted to create a "new account" and was told my email address was invalid...so what part am I missing? The two apk's are installed.
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So Milk Music loads but you can't login to your Samsung account?
Possible that you already have a Samsung account at that email address?
mostyle said:
So Milk Music loads but you can't login to your Samsung account?
Possible that you already have a Samsung account at that email address?
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Well I've never used milk music before and I've never owned a samsung phone so I don't see how I would have had an account already. I would think it would give an account already exists as opposed to a "email is invalid" message. I gave them an @gmail account.
mostyle said:
So Milk Music loads but you can't login to your Samsung account?
Possible that you already have a Samsung account at that email address?
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What about country checking code removal man?
Login Issue
Both apk files downloaded and installed; however I was unable to login to my Samsung account (processing Failed error). I tried a different password to be sure but I got an incorrect password error that time rather than a failed processing error. So, I tried logging into Milk Music and I entered my username and password. It took me to a webpage error.
Any chance the Samsung account apk was updated more recently? I'd love to access my saved stations.
rudramm0205 said:
What about country checking code removal man?
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get a vpn
patt2k said:
get a vpn
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Valid but would likely cost extra.. This is supposed to be free after all..
rudramm0205 said:
What about country checking code removal man?
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Looked into this.. the evaluation for country check isn't stored in the apk.. There's an internal url that the app calls which returns a true parameter as part of the returned string. Haven't been able to narrow down the code that parses that string.. Sorry.
Beaugart said:
Both apk files downloaded and installed; however I was unable to login to my Samsung account (processing Failed error). I tried a different password to be sure but I got an incorrect password error that time rather than a failed processing error. So, I tried logging into Milk Music and I entered my username and password. It took me to a webpage error.
Any chance the Samsung account apk was updated more recently? I'd love to access my saved stations.
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Very well could be the case.. I tried 5 or 6 different 'SamsungAccount.apk' files before I found one that worked.. Most just FC'd which tells me the newer ones are most likely calling to code on the Touchwiz parts of the ROM on Sammy devices.. That wouldn't be a shocker.. If you or someone wants to share the latest account apk as an attachment here I'll take a look more in depth.
Dude I love you .... You are the man ....
mostyle said:
Valid but would likely cost extra.. This is supposed to be free after all..
Looked into this.. the evaluation for country check isn't stored in the apk.. There's an internal url that the app calls which returns a true parameter as part of the returned string. Haven't been able to narrow down the code that parses that string.. Sorry.
Very well could be the case.. I tried 5 or 6 different 'SamsungAccount.apk' files before I found one that worked.. Most just FC'd which tells me the newer ones are most likely calling to code on the Touchwiz parts of the ROM on Sammy devices.. That wouldn't be a shocker.. If you or someone wants to share the latest account apk as an attachment here I'll take a look more in depth.
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How do I go about getting you the latest apk? I still have my S5 (shattered screen, but still usable and works great I just keep it for the milk music app), and if I knew how to do it, I could. (I follow instructions well, and I learn by doing). Sort of a smidge more advanced than a noob. Lol
Beaugart said:
How do I go about getting you the latest apk? I still have my S5 (shattered screen, but still usable and works great I just keep it for the milk music app), and if I knew how to do it, I could. (I follow instructions well, and I learn by doing). Sort of a smidge more advanced than a noob. Lol
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I'll PM you a sec.
The easiest way to share would be to upload to google drive and then share the file to my gmail which I'll give you.
Is this working on the Nexus 6p?
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J.Guido85 said:
Is this working on the Nexus 6p?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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This one doesn't specifically but I figured it out. Download the following Samsung Account apk: Samsung Account APK
Download Milk Music latest APK: Milk APK
Install both. Go into your settings and add your Samsung Account under Settings, Accounts, add, then Samsung Account. Once you add this open the milk apk. You'll be required to login to it as well but it should open and work perfectly with ZERO modifications. I just did it on mine and it's working great!

Samsung gear app store paid apps for non Samsung phone

I managed to purchase some watch faces that were previously not available to non Samsung devices. Have Samsung note allowed those with non Samsung phones to buy apps?
I had to register a credit card with them, but it was easy.
Using lion gate watch face at the moment, was £0.98
Seems like a good news for non-Samsung users Which phone are you using?
Seeing paid apps in the gear app store on my LG V10 and have access to prevously bought stuff as well.
Edit: Tested purchasing as well and worked fine.
tipztv said:
Seems like a good news for non-Samsung users Which phone are you using?
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I'm on HTC one A9
Yes with my Moto X Force it works as well. Thanks for the Info!
I can confirm. Paid apps show up on my oneplus one
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crustyeyez said:
I managed to purchase some watch faces that were previously not available to non Samsung devices. Have Samsung note allowed those with non Samsung phones to buy apps?
I had to register a credit card with them, but it was easy.
Using lion gate watch face at the moment, was £0.98
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Thanks for the info, workin' on my HTC One M9 too. :good:
crustyeyez said:
I managed to purchase some watch faces that were previously not available to non Samsung devices. Have Samsung note allowed those with non Samsung phones to buy apps?
I had to register a credit card with them, but it was easy.
Using lion gate watch face at the moment, was £0.98
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Were you able to able to register your credit card on Gear App itself or did you have to do it somewhere else online?
I have it paired with a Huawei Mate 7 and can only see free apps with no apparent option to add any credit card details.
Thanks.
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I managed to register with the Samsung gear app store via the app. Didn't have to register anywhere else.
I had to do it on my computer. I kept getting error messages on the phone.
In my case it never asks for a credit card. I have even tried creating a new account on a PC. It must be geo locked or something of the sort.
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Can you download the gear manager in playstore? In my case it started working with payed apps as i could download the gear manager from playstore. As long i used the app offered here in forum i only got free apps.
Sadly there are still free apps i can't see in store, like ntv, kommot or golfcard.
Javan said:
Can you download the gear manager in playstore? In my case it started working with payed apps as i could download the gear manager from playstore. As long i used the app offered here in forum i only got free apps.
Sadly there are still free apps i can't see in store, like ntv, kommot or golfcard.
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Hi Javan, I always downloaded the gear manager app from the play store. In the meantime I finally got a reply from Samsung and they basically said that paid apps are not supported in my country (Malta).
My problem is that I don't know at which stage this "country check" takes place.
1) Is it when I am creating the Samsung account? In this case I would be able to use a VPN workaround when creating a new account.
2) Is it when I download the Samsung gear app from the Play store? In this case I will need to root my phone and use a market unlocker.
3) Is it when I am accessing the Tizen store? In this case I have no idea ... it would be too cumbersome to workaround this [emoji22]
One way or another there has to be a workaround, I just want to avoid rooting the phone as much as possible.
If anyone has any ideas or managed to access paid apps in the store from a non-supported country, I would be forever grateful if you can share your solution.
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kta said:
Hi Javan, I always downloaded the gear manager app from the play store. In the meantime I finally got a reply from Samsung and they basically said that paid apps are not supported in my country (Malta).
My problem is that I don't know at which stage this "country check" takes place.
1) Is it when I am creating the Samsung account? In this case I would be able to use a VPN workaround when creating a new account.
2) Is it when I download the Samsung gear app from the Play store? In this case I will need to root my phone and use a market unlocker.
3) Is it when I am accessing the Tizen store? In this case I have no idea ... it would be too cumbersome to workaround this [emoji22]
One way or another there has to be a workaround, I just want to avoid rooting the phone as much as possible.
If anyone has any ideas or managed to access paid apps in the store from a non-supported country, I would be forever grateful if you can share your solution.
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-L09 using Tapatalk
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These are the same things I've been thinking about this problem. Did you find any sollution? I cant imagine base on what it takes your location, IP address, google store, or what. What I found out today is that if you loggin samsung store Web, it displays among your info Country: XXXX
Hi guys.
1 week with a gear sport paired with asus zenfone 3 and I can't access any paid apps from Gear app... Just free apps showing to me.
Tried everything, reset, another phone (Nexus 5) and nothing.
Paid apps just show to Samsung phones?

Working Samsung Browser for Verizon Users! :D

This one actually works!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14983151/Internet_com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.apk
Amazing. Where did you get it? Works great and with adblocking
Instagram @mk6_Vizsla
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Works Great Thank You!
What are the origins of this? Would like to understand where it came from before installing an unknown source application that has access to nearly everything on my phone.
EDIT: The play store version is 3.2.38.104-0_100601_955220 claiming to be version "4". The APK above reports itself as 4.0.10-50. Is there a good way to tell if this is actually an official Samsung signed app?
Edit: Apparently, Samsung has managed to get their Play Store entry for the browser to work properly for Verizon S7x users. No need to be downloading unsigned binaries from elsewhere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
Averix said:
Pulling apart the APK of the larger version has some stuff in it that may be odd. There's a quick_access_server_data.xml file that points to samqaicongen.com. No clue what that is, but it's odd the Samsung Play Store version is missing a few things like that.
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I had the apk linked to from this thread installed until this morning. I got a couple of messages from both it and the Chrome browser when trying to visit certain secured sites that I use (the well-known mail order prescription drug site expressscripts.com was one of them).
When trying to load these sites, I received a warning dialog that the certificate was invalid and the connection to the site could not be guaranteed to be safe.
After uninstalling the Samsung browser I loaded from the link on this thread, I no longer get the warning that the site's certificate was invalid.
I don't know what to think about this, but I feel better not trusting the linked apk.
Please think twice before using this apk that comes from who knows where.
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TJCacher said:
Edit: Apparently, Samsung has managed to get their Play Store entry for the browser to work properly for Verizon S7x users. No need to be downloading unsigned binaries from elsewhere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
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Says its not compatible with my canadian s7... oh samsung you so funny.
peachpuff said:
Says its not compatible with my canadian s7... oh samsung you so funny.
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Well, I don't understand the mysteries of the Google Play Store, that's for sure. Since my Verizon S7e could not download this app as early as this morning and now it can, I have to assume this is some kind of staged rollout. Don't give up hope!
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Not compatible for me.
Does the Samsung browser provide data for Google Now like chrome does? Will it share history with chrome too? Losing syncing is a big deal for me
tofu- said:
Does the Samsung browser provide data for Google Now like chrome does? Will it share history with chrome too? Losing syncing is a big deal for me
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When I long press for Google search while in the Samsung browser, it shows results pertinent to the contents in the browser's current tab, just like in Chrome.
Samsung Browser's history isn't shared with Chrome. Your Google search results should be carried over to any browsers set to use Google as default while logged in to the same Google account.
I've read that there's an add-in in the Chrome store that will sync Chrome bookmarks to your Samsung account, which would then, theoretically, make their way to your Samsung devices via syncing through your Samsung account. I haven't tried to get that working yet, or even gone looking for it, so take that info for what it's worth.
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TJCacher said:
When I long press for Google search while in the Samsung browser, it shows results pertinent to the contents in the browser's current tab, just like in Chrome.
Samsung Browser's history isn't shared with Chrome. Your Google search results should be carried over to any browsers set to use Google as default while logged in to the same Google account.
I've read that there's an add-in in the Chrome store that will sync Chrome bookmarks to your Samsung account, which would then, theoretically, make their way to your Samsung devices via syncing through your Samsung account. I haven't tried to get that working yet, or even gone looking for it, so take that info for what it's worth.
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Thanks! I haven't been having trouble with the latest dev build of chrome. Buttery smooth for me
But i like the idea of samsung's ad blocking, so i don't have to mess with the VPN style blockers. One less icon cluttering up my tray
Thank you so much for this... have been looking forever

Royole FlexiPi - The First Unfoldable Phone - [Discussion Thread]

Hi dears,
I don't how many... but as soon launched, I placed my order for the 128GB version.
It is: http://www.royole.com/flexpai
Now... as soon payed, I didn't get any update and I raised up the case to PayPal as well.
Despite my path, I hope for you a better feedback, what's your opinion about?
Cheers.,
Love it!! Waiting for foldable tablet since years
Just curious to read your review
Please let me know
The only bad stuff: it isn't completely flat when opened
khalisee said:
Good for you man You have pre-ordered it
But I don't think the phone will be good even in youtube android authority posted a video in which they showed the phones look good in folded condition but in straight it looks ugly.
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Personally I don't care about aesthetic! Functionality is my only way and it's something revolutionary!!
I will have mine on tuesday, will xda would open a forum please ? Samsung and Huawei are not alone
babaorum1973 said:
I will have mine on tuesday, will xda would open a forum please ? Samsung and Huawei are not alone
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Would like to know if you are able to install google play on it?
I cannot (yet)
Thanks
Nice go meet you guy ! I manage to get it too.. Tonight i putted morelocale
and use some glue to fix a litle cease.. Now its perfect.. I love it..
I have tried different Google installs without success for instance..
I almnot able to manage à royole account, May ne it should help. I Will
make z blog on the flexpai soon
babaorum1973 said:
Nice go meet you guy ! I manage to get it too.. Tonight i putted morelocale
and use some glue to fix a litle cease.. Now its perfect.. I love it..
I have tried different Google installs without success for instance..
I almnot able to manage à royole account, May ne it should help. I Will
make z blog on the flexpai soon
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Mine was OK, the SIM card holder tip broke off but can still insert a SIM card. I have tried many different things. I used the Chinese app to download something called "Go" when I open the app, I see Royole and references to Play store. I still cannot get it to work. I tried to create a Royole account (no luck still).
I use my Huawei phone to convert the Chinese to English (camera/hivision). They have FAQs in the app, and it implies I needed to disable two factor authentication but it doesn't work still.
I hooked up the FlexPai to ADB/Logcat to see the debug messages and I see security exceptions. So I fear we may need to root (and this is outside of my expertise).
I use the web versions of google apps as a temp workaround (outlook for email). Some apps work some apps don't.
some pics:
https://twitter.com/augmentedtraff/status/1128420489683177474
Looking forward to your blog!
Hi, Ive got some google functuonality installed on my flexpai (google maps is ok, playstore working but no possibility to sign in)
I am looking to install the google account apk for pie. You should have to install manually some google apk and for pie!!!
com.google.android.gms_17.1.91_(100400-247666647)-17191037_minAPI28(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
com.android.vending_14.9.52-all_0_PR_246582236-81495200_minAPI16(armeabi,armeabi-v7a,mips,mips64,x86,x86_64)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.a pk
google-play-services-16-1-53-000300-242560017.apk
Hi looks promising.
In your list of 3 apks two of them are actually the same "app" just different versions
com.google.android.gms is the same as Google Play Services.
You need this one
com.google.android.gsf_9-4832352-28_minAPI28(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
plus this version of Google maps
com.google.android.apps.maps_10.16.1-1016101040_minAPI21(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a,x86,x86_64)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
AND IT WORKS!!! great work.
I can't log in but maps works otherwise.
maybe we need to latest google account manager - looking into it.
thanks
I found an account manager for Android Pie but no luck.
I look at logs in ADB - and it seems there are permissions that are not granted
nable to get provider com.google.android.gsf.settings.GoogleSettingsProvider: java.lang.SecurityException: You need MANAGE_USERS permission to: get the profile parent
I tried to grant using ADB shell but cannot.
So in an area I don't have expertise on.
I see we can unlock our bootloader so potential for other ROMs and root to address these issues
...
aleekwen said:
Hi looks promising.
In your list of 3 apks two of them are actually the same "app" just different versions
com.google.android.gms is the same as Google Play Services.
You need this one
com.google.android.gsf_9-4832352-28_minAPI28(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
plus this version of Google maps
com.google.android.apps.maps_10.16.1-1016101040_minAPI21(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a,x86,x86_64)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
AND IT WORKS!!! great work.
I can't log in but maps works otherwise.
maybe we need to latest google account manager - looking into it.
thanks
I found an account manager for Android Pie but no luck.
I look at logs in ADB - and it seems there are permissions that are not granted
nable to get provider com.google.android.gsf.settings.GoogleSettingsProvider: java.lang.SecurityException: You need MANAGE_USERS permission to: get the profile parent
I tried to grant using ADB shell but cannot.
So in an area I don't have expertise on.
I see we can unlock our bootloader so potential for other ROMs and root to address these issues
...
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Thanks a lot !!! I will use some tips on the sharp aquos S2 forum where @heineken78 xda member was successfull to give gapps to chinese models and to optimize romes with treble or not
Quick update,
Just installing this one APK
com.google.android.gms_17.1.91_(100400-247666647)-17191037_minAPI28(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
then issue these two command from adb:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.READ_LOGS
helps a lot.
Apps like flipboard, sirius etc now work (when they didn't before).
Apps not working for me still: pushover, textnow and the google apps (where I need to login).
thanks
Adrian
Anyone managed to install playstore/Google services on this device successfully?
Iknerokaj said:
Anyone managed to install playstore/Google services on this device successfully?
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With many attempts, no. I even tried to root and this was unsuccessful. What did work so I could get some apps onboard was downloading the apk for Amazon app store. Finally have YouTube and other apps for viewing video content and some cool games.
houli said:
With many attempts, no. I even tried to root and this was unsuccessful. What did work so I could get some apps onboard was downloading the apk for Amazon app store. Finally have YouTube and other apps for viewing video content and some cool games.
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this sounds like such a HUGE disappointment. My set is arriving within a week and i intended for it to be my main phone driveer.
For youtube, could you login to your google account?
Iknerokaj said:
this sounds like such a HUGE disappointment. My set is arriving within a week and i intended for it to be my main phone driveer.
For youtube, could you login to your google account?
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Yes, I could load my Gmail and YouTube by signing in. I had intentions as well to use it as a daily device however I'm experiencing connectivity challenges with wifi and my data. Royole is supposed to be sending out an update soon to address some of the challenges we in North America are experiencing.
houli said:
Yes, I could load my Gmail and YouTube by signing in. I had intentions as well to use it as a daily device however I'm experiencing connectivity challenges with wifi and my data. Royole is supposed to be sending out an update soon to address some of the challenges we in North America are experiencing.
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Oh sounds good. Where did you get the news from? If they remove the Google playstore or Google services limitations, it would be really helpful.
Iknerokaj said:
this sounds like such a HUGE disappointment. My set is arriving within a week and i intended for it to be my main phone driveer.
For youtube, could you login to your google account?
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Yes it is unlikely one can use this as their main phone, but it's close.
Google apps (or any other app) that needs to login (locally on device) will not work.
For the Youtube (Version from the Amazon store), the login is cloud based (so it works).
One can use Chrome to login to Google photos, GMail, Drive, etc (as the login is Cloud based).
For an alternative to Google Maps, try MapQuest.
Interestingly the Microsoft Apps work really well (Launcher, Cortana, OneNote & other office apps).
For Apps like Flipboard use an email account (not Google account).
See my above post on the Google Services APK to get other apps working.
Here is why I cannot use as my Main Daily Driver. I depend on apps like Pushover (doesn't work at all), Paid Google Play Store apps (PocketCasts), Some Banking Apps (it detects the Flexpai as "non compliant'), Google Assistant (I really depend on that as a developer), Some Widgets (Currency), Android Wear (Watch while I haven't tested It depends on Play Services), Focals (Smart Glasses), Duo, TextNow, Feedly.
It is a good preview to what a Huawei Phone without Google Play Store/Services will be like : )
I use it as a second device (Foldable Tablet) and I find it quite usable.
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Oh sounds good. Where did you get the news from? If they remove the Google playstore or Google services limitations, it would be really helpful.
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I just got update 1.0.27 a couple of days ago (It was huge just over 1.7 GB). I am in Toronto (Rogers). I don't have any connectivity issues though for Wifi I find it weak on 5 Ghz, but LTE is not bad.
Can you confirm you are able to login to GMAIL using the android app (or did you mean via a browser)?
thanks
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Oh sounds good. Where did you get the news from? If they remove the Google playstore or Google services limitations, it would be really helpful.
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I received this news from the seller in China.
Google access
Hello guys,
Good news to see all thé flexpai owners !
I will try to manage the Google authentification soon. My flexpai is coming back in 2 days after a problem of broken screen.. The bubbles near the hinge were huge so i managed to glue and lay the screen protector.. And it brokes.. (galaxy fold syndrom don't try to remove the protection layer).
The New firmware should help to access google
Hi Guys,
Any news about the Google Services in Flexpai?

Themes / Apps / Mods SPayToGPay: Remap Samsung Pay long-press shortcut to Google Pay on watches in regions shipping without Samsung Pay

There are regions where Samsung Pay isn't supported, and the app is therefore not preinstalled on the watch. As a result, those users are unable to use apps such as GW4Remap to remap the bottom button long-press shortcut to anything else. In order to help that group of users, I made a simple app that remaps the shortcut to Google Pay.
The app works by simply being a fake Samsung Pay app that launches Google Pay whenever it's invoked by the system through the use of the long-press shortcut. Since trying to install the app on a watch where the real Samsung Pay has been preinstalled will result in a signature mismatch, this only works on watches from regions where Samsung Pay isn't preinstalled.
Releases · blunden/SPayToGPay
A helper app to remap the Samsung Pay button shortcut on the GW4 to Google Pay on watches shipping without Samsung Pay - blunden/SPayToGPay
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NOTE: Requires rebooting the watch after installing the app.
EDIT: Version 1.1 works with Google Wallet.
EDIT 2: Version 1.2 hides it from the recent apps menu. No other changes.
I sideload it with bugjaeger but it doesn't show up on my watch at all.
So I went through the installed packages using bugjaeger and I saw that samsung pay did install but long pressing the button doesn't do anything
sorry mate have to let you know I tried everything but it doesnt seem to work
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So I went through the installed packages using bugjaeger and I saw that samsung pay did install but long pressing the button doesn't do anything
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When you say that Samsung Pay shows as installed, can you be more exact? Do you mean the package name or an app with that name?
Can you show me a logcat? The person on reddit testing it for me said that it worked for him but I don't know the exact details.
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When you say that Samsung Pay shows as installed, can you be more exact? Do you mean the package name or an app with that name?
Can you show me a logcat? The person on reddit testing it for me said that it worked for him but I don't know the exact details.
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yeah the package name, not an app. Also, I'm the same person over on reddit so it's pointless to have 2 conversations using both reddit and xda, I'll keep you updated on reddit
It appears that restarting the watch after installing the app is required.
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yeah the package name, not an app. Also, I'm the same person over on reddit so it's pointless to have 2 conversations using both reddit and xda, I'll keep you updated on reddit
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You got it working now, right?
Working really well for me, installed it and it does the job.
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You got it working now, right?
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yep! thx for your work. btw I have noticed it only works when you're on the main watchfacew so If you're in an app and then long press it, it won't work. Wish I'd known that before I went to the store the other day, would've saved me from an embarrasing interaction
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yep! thx for your work. btw I have noticed it only works when you're on the main watchfacew so If you're in an app and then long press it, it won't work. Wish I'd known that before I went to the store the other day, would've saved me from an embarrasing interaction
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Great!
Yeah, that's how it always worked. Having it work within apps would prevent apps that listen for key presses from working properly.
works great! but you NEED to restart the watch.
Hi, it doesn't seem to launch Google Pay with the new Google Wallet update on my watch. Just thought I'd let u know
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Hi, it doesn't seem to launch Google Pay with the new Google Wallet update on my watch. Just thought I'd let u know
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the packagename should still be the same, but the code has changed, and well we have some issues with the new Wallet killing contacless on phones at the moment too
Working: Magisk with Google Pay as of gms 17.1.22 on Pie
Ok. I tried this and it worked on gms 17.1.22, allowing one to add cards and pay in store. Warning YMMV, but this is the process I did to get this working. One caveat is that I suspect users will have to reverse some step if gms is updated and...
forum.xda-developers.com
ahh teething pains when Google changes something
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Hi, it doesn't seem to launch Google Pay with the new Google Wallet update on my watch. Just thought I'd let u know
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Sent you a test build on Reddit.
See the updated first post for a link to the updated app.
It doesn't hurt to launch Google Wallet once, although not sure if that's actually required or not.
blunden said:
See the updated first post for a link to the updated app.
It doesn't hurt to launch Google Wallet once, although not sure if that's actually required or not.
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Thank you btw, for your work. I appreciate it dearly
niff2005 said:
Thank you btw, for your work. I appreciate it dearly
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You're welcome!
works good but it only works when you're on the main watchfacew
DEMONVoz said:
works good but it only works when you're on the main watchfacew
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It's up to OS to decide when and where the shortcut works. This app just pretends to be Samsung Pay and launches Google Wallet when started.

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