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Help adding google apps to Cyanogen 6

Hey i am new with android and i just rooted my phone and installed the cyanogen mod 6.0 for the HTC Hero and cannot find a way to get both google apps and google contacts support on my phone. Any help would be very appreciated.

mlbderby998 said:
Hey i am new with android and i just rooted my phone and installed the cyanogen mod 6.0 for the HTC Hero and cannot find a way to get both google apps and google contacts support on my phone. Any help would be very appreciated.
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First of all, wrong forum. Try Q&A. Or reply on the thread dedicated to CM6, that would most likely be more appropriate.
Second of all, there is a separate zip to flash for google apps. It is at http://mirror.kanged.net/gapps/ ... you can either use the regular mdpi or the tiny (regular has a few extra apps, like Car Dock.
Third of all, google contacts are included in google apps.
Finally ... please search prior to asking a question, let alone beginning a new thread dedicated to that question.

sorry like i said I am noob.

mlbderby998 said:
sorry like i said I am noob.
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No worries, we were all noobs once. Just make sure to search as best you can before posting in the future, otherwise you'll get 50 people yelling at you haha.

tquetano said:
No worries, we were all noobs once. Just make sure to search as best you can before posting in the future, otherwise you'll get 50 people yelling at you haha.
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You yeller, you.
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[Q] How do I root without wiping?

I want to root and make a titanium backup before getting to the stage of unlocking and ROMing. All guides/tools (I'm on a mac but have access to a windows machine too) seem to be an all in one solution that wipes, unlocks and roots.
Also is it only system stuff that's deleted? /sdcard/ will be left, right? Sorry for simple question. I've never had an internal memory only phone before.

G8D said:
I want to root and make a titanium backup before getting to the stage of unlocking and ROMing. All guides/tools (I'm on a mac but have access to a windows machine too) seem to be an all in one solution that wipes, unlocks and roots.
Also is it only system stuff that's deleted? /sdcard/ will be left, right? Sorry for simple question. I've never had an internal memory only phone before.
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You can't unlock your bootloader without wiping. And there's no rooting method, yet, that doesn't require unlocking the bootloader.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
You can't unlock your bootloader without wiping. And there's no rooting method, yet, that doesn't require unlocking the bootloader.
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its almost like this question gets asked daily..

Well that sucks a bit.

Zepius said:
its almost like this question gets asked daily..
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Yes, yes it does.
G8D said:
Well that sucks a bit.
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Yes, yes it does.

You guys may spend a lot of time on this forum, and that's fine. But just because a question has been asked before doesn't mean every person who visits here will have seen it. It's often faster to ask and receive answers that to spend time searching a forum.

G8D said:
You guys may spend a lot of time on this forum, and that's fine. But just because a question has been asked before doesn't mean every person who visits here will have seen it. It's often faster to ask and receive answers that to spend time searching a forum.
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And that, right there, is the wrong answer.
I'm just going to leave this here.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Good old XDA culture.

G8D said:
Good old XDA culture.
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good old spoonfed culture

G8D said:
Good old XDA culture.
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Oh dear lord

G8D said:
It's often faster to ask and receive answers that to spend time searching a forum.
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You can say whatever you want to help your cause but it won't work here, just admit you're lazy and don't feel like searching, reading and educating yourself.

Ok guys, sure he should have searched and yes - its in the sticky at the top of this forum but im sure we can dispense with the name calling
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Nexus 5 with Android 6.0.1 how do i root?

Hello,,
Can anyone tell me how do i root my Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 ?
Please help me

Flash SuperSU for Marshmallow v2.66.

Primokorn said:
Flash SuperSU for Marshmallow v2.66.
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no need to unlock bootloader anymore?

Mairo said:
no need to unlock bootloader anymore?
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Hello,
Can you tell me how to install it?

Mairo said:
no need to unlock bootloader anymore?
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Of course.
jonas.anderssen said:
Hello,
Can you tell me how to install it?
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Check the existing thread. Everything you need has already been explained.

@jonas.anderssen
Why exactly do you want to root? Because you have a specific need, a particular application that you can't live without? Or because it's super-cool to have a rooted phone? Rooting can be simple, but it brings difficulties, such as no longer being able to install OTA updates, so you're looking at doing manual updates every month every time Google releases a new version with security updates.

dahawthorne said:
@jonas.anderssen
Why exactly do you want to root? Because you have a specific need, a particular application that you can't live without? Or because it's super-cool to have a rooted phone? Rooting can be simple, but it brings difficulties, such as no longer being able to install OTA updates, so you're looking at doing manual updates every month every time Google releases a new version with security updates.
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Me personally I think its super cool lol.but I really like to use the dark web n mask all my stuff lmao.

rob420p said:
Me personally I think its super cool lol.but I really like to use the dark web n mask all my stuff lmao.
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Honestly i want to install some hacking apps and i need to root it, can you show me how?

jonas.anderssen said:
Honestly i want to install some hacking apps and i need to root it, can you show me how?
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There are countless threads here and also dedicated stickied threads describing step by step how to do this. If you want someone to hold your hand and don't want to do any of the reading or work, then you shouldn't root your phone. Because you'll just be on here in a month crying about how your phone is bricked and wanting someone to hold your hand again.

rob420p said:
Me personally I think its super cool lol.but I really like to use the dark web n mask all my stuff lmao.
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Yaz75 said:
There are countless threads here and also dedicated stickied threads describing step by step how to do this. If you want someone to hold your hand and don't want to do any of the reading or work, then you shouldn't root your phone. Because you'll just be on here in a month crying about how your phone is bricked and wanting someone to hold your hand again.
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Not really, i have rooted several ones including my nexus in the past. I have for sure read all these infos in the previous discussions and they didnt work so i was asking someone here for help if they might suggest me another solution.
I am not crying arround

Primokorn said:
Flash SuperSU for Marshmallow v2.66.
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Can you please explain me where do i find these instructions it seems to be very complex this time? In the past i was able to do it with Odin and it was pretty easy

dahawthorne said:
@jonas.anderssen
Why exactly do you want to root? Because you have a specific need, a particular application that you can't live without? Or because it's super-cool to have a rooted phone? Rooting can be simple, but it brings difficulties, such as no longer being able to install OTA updates, so you're looking at doing manual updates every month every time Google releases a new version with security updates.
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If you would have the courtesy to respond to questions you might get a more positive response.

dahawthorne said:
If you would have the courtesy to respond to questions you might get a more positive response.
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Hello, i am sorry i thought i replied to you but somehow i missed it. I would like to root my secondary phone because i do have some apps i cant use them without a unrooted phone. I am aware that i wont be able to install weekly updates but thats not necessary because this is a secondary phone.
I have found out a website that shows me how to root it it asked me to download fastboot, recovery clockworl. beta supersu, android studio and hamemrhead mmb2. It seems to be a complex issue but i remember in the past i used ODIn and it rooted the phone within 10 seconds without any issue. Is that still possible?
Thank you again for your time

Ten seconds, no.
But the website says to download "hamemrhead mmb2", which I suppose is Hammerhead MMB29S. If all you want is root, and not a new ROM, you can do it easily by booting into recovery (CWM or TWRP) and installing SuperSU v2.66. It's that easy. 30 seconds, maybe.
And if you're going to work on your phone you need to work on your typing skills first...

You have an excellent resource in this Q&A section, had you read prior to posting your own thread, you probably would be rooted by now.
@Primokorn has created a thread to help folks like you with questions like this
[HELP THREAD] Nexus 5 | Ask any question
Please bring your question to the above thread, as this is now closed.
Thank you

[Completed] ROMs that work with no hiccups

Nexus 6, shamu 6.0.1, mmb29q, standard build kernel,

Does anyone direct me to a perfectly working good custom ROM pure nexus, benzo, etc that works on Nexus 6, 6.0.1 standard build kernel.

mike7287 said:
Nexus 6, shamu 6.0.1, mmb29q, standard build kernel,
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mike7287 said:
Does anyone direct me to a perfectly working good custom ROM pure nexus, benzo, etc that works on Nexus 6, 6.0.1 standard build kernel.
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Hello,
You may visit here Nexus 6 Android Development forum and find an appropriate rom for yourself.
-Vatsal

Thanks I'll give it some research before I install anything I'm having problems in the md5 matching that's main reason that I'm so hesitant on installing a new ROM as this in my first time doing it
Dont completely understand how it works yet so need to learn more before I install anything thanks

Vatsal said:
Hello,
You may visit here Nexus 6 Android Development forum and find an appropriate rom for yourself.
-Vatsal
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Ur link doesn't work, IV unrooted my phone anyway to much hassle trying to get info on XDA
u ask a question on here ppl just say find out for it self so what do u think I'm doing on XDA then
no point in having a forum if ppl don't answer Ur questions waste of time and joke

mike7287 said:
Ur link doesn't work, IV unrooted my phone anyway to much hassle trying to get info on XDA
u ask a question on here ppl just say find out for it self so what do u think I'm doing on XDA then
no point in having a forum if ppl don't answer Ur questions waste of time and joke
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Mike,
XDA forum is not your back yard where you can "command" and then whine about not getting the answer quickly. Be thankful that we have XDA assist to help lazy people like yourself to make your phones "cool".
If you thought for one second that we are here to provide you customer service, you are gravely and sadly mistaken.
I am going to excuse your tone with our support team this one time.
Please use the search function and find answers for yourself, and if you do not find an answer, the only reason would be that you did not search hard enough!!
Thanks.

For one thing go **** u think u can talk to me like that I was pointing out facts about what IV seen and experienced on here if u think that I'm lazy go take Ur phone bend over and ask Ur team for some assistance I work to much to have time to fiddle around with silly little school girls moaning if about I ask a question I expect it to be answered and been polite or I'll give them some kind words just so u remember who pays Ur wages

[HELP THREAD] Ask any questions [NOOB FRIENDLY]

Welcome everyone!
This thread has been created for extreme newbies/noobs and for their benefit. Not only noobs, but everyone is free to post questions and also give answers to those questions. Any type of question is allowed as long as it is related about the device. No off-topic discussions are allowed!​
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!!! :good:
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PoseidonKing

hi
just created an account finally but been around the phone scene for a while. Im def feeling like a noob right now as i cant figure out how to stop this samsung storyservice.apk from naggin me and preventing me from not being able to open certain apps. im on the j700p with a stock rooted rom and ive debloated a few things myself but it seems the apk is somehow supposed to run with a different apk that i am deleting. any advice??? Thank you

jicapop said:
just created an account finally but been around the phone scene for a while. Im def feeling like a noob right now as i cant figure out how to stop this samsung storyservice.apk from naggin me and preventing me from not being able to open certain apps. im on the j700p with a stock rooted rom and ive debloated a few things myself but it seems the apk is somehow supposed to run with a different apk that i am deleting. any advice??? Thank you
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This is sounding like self promotion, however, I think you should flash my debloated ROM. It is a lot more simple than manually debloating it yourself.

I want to change my username on xda

saddam.khan999 said:
I want to change my username on xda
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Send a pm to @MikeChannon. He is the forum administrator and has the authority to change usernames and stuff like that.
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!!!
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PoseidonKing

Virgin Mobile J700P
Hello! First, thank you all for everything you do here--this is an extremely helpful community of people.
I have a Galaxy J700P with Virgin Mobile. Running J700PVPU1APH4 software. I've rooted it and had no success with creating a second partition on the SD card to use Link2SD for apps. I've tried formatting on PC via Minitool Partition Wizard, on the phone using Aparted, and also tried with Apps2SD. Link2SD simply refuses to recognize the 2nd partition ("Mount script error"). It has been suggested to me to try Cyanogenmod or a custom Lollipop (to use adoptable storage).
In short, I'd like to flash a ROM that will allow me to use my SD card for app storage. Being able to continue using Google Play Store apps is also preferred. Are there any suggestions for software that is the most stable for this phone that will allow me to use SD card for app storage? Let me know if you need more info. Thank you for reading!

minz1 said:
This is sounding like self promotion, however, I think you should flash my debloated ROM. It is a lot more simple than manually debloating it yourself.
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It;s not self promotion at all man cause i used yours first lol, its was very nicely done until i needed some of those apps for basic functionality. I needed the music and video player and i found that the signal was shotty with your rom compared to stock. There were some others that i cant remember right now. So, I then dirty flashed the stock rom over your rom and added custom recovery and superuser. I gained the tethering feature and the update prl and services which i need in my area sometimes to get better coverage. I know a lot of people dont mind this as they want the minimal. I know Im a noob with this stuff as i came from the lg 740 and this is a whole diff game. Thank you though for your efforts in making the rom i have yet to look on how to thank people cause im still new here. Sorry for the one long paragraph by the way

PoseidonKing said:
Send a pm to @MikeChannon. He is the forum administrator and has the authority to change usernames and stuff like that.
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!!!
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PoseidonKing
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Done that.... username changed... thanks

SidRose01 said:
Done that.... username changed... thanks
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Welcome!
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PoseidonKing

Hi!
I have a problem on a J7 2016. Google services eats the battery, being accountable for up to 60% of battery use on every cycle.. I know it is a pretty common problem on lots of phones, but not being able to root / install custom rom (not my phone), any advice on solving it? - besides stopping google account sync.
I have tried uninstalling updates, with no success.
Regards.
EDIT: I guess I should tell I am on stock MM, last update. Haven't tried to do a HR - full reinstall, hoping there will be a better option

CalvinH said:
Hi!
I have a problem on a J7 2016. Google services eats the battery, being accountable for up to 60% of battery use on every cycle.. I know it is a pretty common problem on lots of phones, but not being able to root / install custom rom (not my phone), any advice on solving it? - besides stopping google account sync.
I have tried uninstalling updates, with no success.
Regards.
EDIT: I guess I should tell I am on stock MM, last update. Haven't tried to do a HR - full reinstall, hoping there will be a better option
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About the play services thing, you can't do anything except flashing a custom ROM without gapps (if you wanna uninstall play services). About the problem you mentioned that you cannot root or install custom ROM, what exactly is the issue? Please exaggerate the problem. Good luck!
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PoseidonKing

thanks for creating help thread and im extremely noob
my device is SM-J700F, android version is 5.1.1
do you knows where to find custom roms for my devices that can open any simcard from any network provider?
im still googling until now to find the right custom rom for my devices
and thanks again for your friendly thread.

The network lock is separate from the rom. Continue with Google.
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BradNextDoor said:
Hello! First, thank you all for everything you do here--this is an extremely helpful community of people.
I have a Galaxy J700P with Virgin Mobile. Running J700PVPU1APH4 software. I've rooted it and had no success with creating a second partition on the SD card to use Link2SD for apps. I've tried formatting on PC via Minitool Partition Wizard, on the phone using Aparted, and also tried with Apps2SD. Link2SD simply refuses to recognize the 2nd partition ("Mount script error"). It has been suggested to me to try Cyanogenmod or a custom Lollipop (to use adoptable storage).
In short, I'd like to flash a ROM that will allow me to use my SD card for app storage. Being able to continue using Google Play Store apps is also preferred. Are there any suggestions for software that is the most stable for this phone that will allow me to use SD card for app storage? Let me know if you need more info. Thank you for reading!
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Hi again,
Still looking for any nudges in the right direction please.

leochard said:
thanks for creating help thread and im extremely noob
my device is SM-J700F, android version is 5.1.1
do you knows where to find custom roms for my devices that can open any simcard from any network provider?
im still googling until now to find the right custom rom for my devices
and thanks again for your friendly thread.
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What do you mean by 'Open any sim card from any network provider'?
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PoseidonKing

Would ROMS built for the J700 F/H/M be compatible with the J700T? There is not many ROMS built for the J700T, while there is a bunch for the J700 F/H/M.
The only difference I see in the phones are the different carriers so you would think that they would be compatible with each other.
Thanks

vekenti said:
Would ROMS built for the J700 F/H/M be compatible with the J700T? There is not many ROMS built for the J700T, while there is a bunch for the J700 F/H/M.
The only difference I see in the phones are the different carriers so you would think that they would be compatible with each other.
Thanks
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I don't think so. I had my old Galaxy J-5 fried due to flashing ROM not meant for my device. I would suggest not doing it if it is your primary device. But go ahead if you're a development nut and wanna try it anyways. If you try it and it works, update your post here so others can know.
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PoseidonKing

I have many questions with this bootloader. I'm new to this things. Sorry. Btw I have the J700F J7(2015) model.
1. Is there any way to know if my phone is in locked bootloader or unlocked?
2. I'm planning to install the Pixel Experience rom and I've read that i must unlock the bootloader first. I know that I must be from stock rom. Then I will install the TWRP, then root, then proceed to flashing the rom. In this process, where will I unlock the bootloader? Do I need it to be unlocked before I install the TWRP?
3. I know that I can google it, but is there an easiest way to unlock the bootloader?
Sorry, I have many questions.

Hi. I have your exact same model ?
To unlock the bootloader, enable developer options - in settings, about device, software info. Tap build number 7 times.
Now go back to settings, developer options - enable OEM Unlock. Also enable USB Debugging.
Done.
Are on marshmallow? If yes, make sure SuperSu is version 2.78 or newer.
Tip - make sure to backup your fon first as soon as you install TWRP. BEFORE rooting.
Keep 2 copies of this backup.
To install the Pixel rom you must already be on stock marshmallow
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How hard would it be to port a ROM built for the J700 F/H/M to the J700T?