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Hey all
Now that whatsapp add the feature to save contacts profile photos to phone, is it possible to make an apk or something to sync them with the contacts on the phone?
Where is that feature?
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On my whatsapp, if the contact has no whatsapp profile photo, it shows the phone contact photo.
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If you open a contact in whatsapp and press the photo you can save it.
So I believe it is possible to make an app that opens all those photos and uses them for the android contacts.
If you have a rooted device, I've made an app that can do it automatically for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-contacts-sync-sync-contacts-photos-t3483461
For now, it's not on the play store and there is no update mechanism, but I will try to make one in future versions.
AndroidDeveloperLB said:
If you have a rooted device, I've made an app that can do it automatically for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-contacts-sync-sync-contacts-photos-t3483461
For now, it's not on the play store and there is no update mechanism, but I will try to make one in future versions.
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parsing error with the apk
ELoTRIX said:
parsing error with the apk
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Try downloading via another web browser or PC.
I've downloaded via Chrome Dev on Nexus 5x with Android 7.0, and it works fine...
The APK is ok.
If you wish, here's a different link (of the current APK) :
https://file.town/download/3zc5xpnk52r6hhi1zafso1apb
AndroidDeveloperLB said:
Try downloading via another web browser or PC.
I've downloaded via Chrome Dev on Nexus 5x with Android 7.0, and it works fine...
The APK is ok.
If you wish, here's a different link (of the current APK) :
https://file.town/download/3zc5xpnk52r6hhi1zafso1apb
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Thanks but it's not working Android 7.1
galmgnt said:
Hey all
Now that whatsapp add the feature to save contacts profile photos to phone, is it possible to make an apk or something to sync them with the contacts on the phone?
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ELoTRIX said:
Thanks but it's not working Android 7.1
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Try contact photo sync from play store
jerryn70 said:
Try contact photo sync from play store
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You mean this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.michaelflisar.socialcontactphotosync
?
If so, I tried it in the past, and when I did, it only allows to manually sync : you need to go to the contact info screen of WhatsApp, share the image, and choose to who to set it.
Not only that, but on later versions of WhatsApp, even this didn't work.
Plus, this app messed up with my contacts each time I changed a rom and restored it.
If you talk about this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rm.android.wcps&hl=en
- then it also doesn't really work. It opens WhatsApp and tells you to open the large screen page of the contact, and that's it. Doesn't do anything with it.
My solution is fully automatic, using root.
The only other app I know about that syncs well is Sync.Me, which syncs with a multiple social networks, but not with WhatsApp (and it has a good reason that it's not included).
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ELoTRIX said:
Thanks but it's not working Android 7.1
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Sorry I didn't try it yet on 7.1 .
In which phase doesn't it work? What happens when you launch it?
What exactly is the issue?
Can you please PM me or write about it on the thread of the app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-contacts-sync-sync-contacts-photos-t3483461
?
ELoTRIX said:
Thanks but it's not working Android 7.1
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Just tested on Nexus 5x with 7.1 of Pixel rom (from here) . Works fine for me.
Which device do you have that it doesn't work ? What exactly doesn't work?
AndroidDeveloperLB said:
Just tested on Nexus 5x with 7.1 of Pixel rom (from here) . Works fine for me.
Which device do you have that it doesn't work ? What exactly doesn't work?
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Oneplus 3 Android 7.1 beta
after sync my whatsapp contacts, I can not see any pictures in my contacts
OP3 with Android 7.0 here.
Not working. It does not recognize all my contacts. Just 4 of them.
All my contacts are Google contacts synced and merged with WhatsApp contacts
Is there any way I can get auto syncing without root?
I found an app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rm.android.wcps
But it syncs only first 30.
I have seen few apps which take adb permissions from PC to work if they don't get root permissions from the android.
Hi,
Don't know if this still relevant.
Checkout this new app:
WAW Photo Sync - Apps on Google Play
Sync or update your contact photos from WhatsApp Display Pictures
play.google.com
It uses a different concept than traditional whatsapp sync apps.
Disclaimer: I am the owner of this app
ArielTM said:
Hi,
Don't know if this still relevant.
Checkout this new app:
WAW Photo Sync - Apps on Google Play
Sync or update your contact photos from WhatsApp Display Pictures
play.google.com
It uses a different concept than traditional whatsapp sync apps.
Disclaimer: I am the owner of this app
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How can i scan the QRCode with same device?
Your app require to scan the QRCode, but i can only scan external device, coz i have to use camera.
RodrigoSaka said:
How can i scan the QRCode with same device?
Your app require to scan the QRCode, but i can only scan external device, coz i have to use camera.
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Hi Rodrigo,
Unfortunately, this is not possible as WhatsApp requires you to scan the QR code using your camera.
You can send the QR code to a friend and scan the QR using his/her phone.
Paring is a one time process
Let me know how it goes
A quick guide for those who want to use Facebook messages without downloading facebook messenger.
Step 1
Uninstall Facebook messenger (if you have it installed)
Step 2
Make sure you have Unknown sources enabled from device settings
Step 3
Install the attached apk (hello world application) or create a new (empty) android project with the package name com.facebook.orca
As long as the only validation that the facebook app does is checking to find if an app with package name com.facebook.orca is installed on the phone this should work
Tested and working on N4 running omnirom 4.4.4
If that work, I thank you xd
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It worked thanks
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worked. Thank you, I got annoyed when the fb app says move to messenger,
Thank you for this guide...
I made my own small app
thank you. finally i found useful solution
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Very nice.
Thank you so much! It worked perfectly.
I went one step further: I froze your app once installed, and Facebook still thinks Messenger is installed. It has survived a reboot.
My tutorial:
(0. Uninstall Facebook Messenger...)
1. Go to Play Store and disable Auto-Update for Facebook.
2. Go to Apps - Facebook and Clear Data. Then Force Close the application.
3. Start Facebook, login and go to messages, click "Remind Later"
Tadaa - you can now use the chat in the native Facebook application without installing any apks.
God i hate this "force to install" policy.. Thanks for the tut
thank you
Great!
Just what I was looking for! Such BS facebook makes you download an additional app to use messenger than I hardly ever use anyway. I refuse to use it, thanks op! Hopefully fb does not update the validation process.
THIS WORKS! good job ?
So glad that I find people who use the same method as me. However, I think Facebook stops the push notification service on purpose. I keep uninstalling and installing the facebook original app and hello world apk, and I would get push notifications for the first few hours or more. But then after this duration of time, I will not receive push notifications anymore out of no reason. Do you guys encounter the same problem as mine? Thank you.
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A quick guide for those who want to use Facebook messages without downloading facebook messenger.
Step 1
Uninstall Facebook messenger (if you have it installed)
Step 2
Make sure you have Unknown sources enabled from device settings
Step 3
Install the attached apk (hello world application) or create a new (empty) android project with the package name com.facebook.orca
As long as the only validation that the facebook app does is checking to find if an app with package name com.facebook.orca is installed on the phone this should work
Tested and working on N4 running omnirom 4.4.4
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Thank you so so much sir you have saved me a nice chunk of battery life.
Thank you, have a way around the whatsapp? In the case do not show that the message was read.
leorod199 said:
Thank you, have a way around the whatsapp? In the case do not show that the message was read.
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I'm not sure if this is available in the app from the play store (most probably it will be roll out in the next update if it wasn't already updated) because i don't have whatsapp installed on my phone but i think if you download the apk from the official whatapps website you can disable it from the settings menu
Settings > Account > Privacy
Uncheck Read receipts
Worked great, thanks for this.
I too am lacking in push notifications about messages.
This would be absolutely perfect if I got notified about messages!
Matrixie said:
Worked great, thanks for this.
I too am lacking in push notifications about messages.
This would be absolutely perfect if I got notified about messages!
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I will look into it. I don't have any issue with notifications. Make sure you have notifications and message notifications active from the facebook app under app settings
Hi team
I just want to ask about if you guys have the same issue or not and how can I figure it out?
Problem is
I have installed the latest version of Facebook and Messenger on Android 6.1 but when I am in the Facebook app and want open messenger from the top right messenger icon which in Facebook app, the messenger App didn't open directly as always but messenger opens on the switch accounts page, not main interface.
The same also if I click messenger icon which under someone name in Facebook profile.
but I install messenger lite app and it works fine just why its not the same for the regular messenger app
I search a lot and I do flash my phone twice with an official from but it's not fixed.
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Hi team
I just want to ask about if you guys have the same issue or not and how can I figure it out?
Problem is
I have installed the latest version of Facebook and Messenger on Android 6.1 but when I am in the Facebook app and want open messenger from the top right messenger icon which in Facebook app, the messenger App didn't open directly as always but messenger opens on the switch accounts page, not main interface.
The same also if I click messenger icon which under someone name in Facebook profile.
but I install messenger lite app and it works fine just why its not the same for the regular messenger app
I search a lot and I do flash my phone twice with an official from but it's not fixed.
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Maybe it doesn't have permissions set properly?
Or, maybe you need verify that the "draw over other apps" setting is set to allow messenger to draw over other apps.
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Droidriven said:
Maybe it doesn't have permissions set properly?
Or, maybe you need verify that the "draw over other apps" setting is set to allow messenger to draw over other apps.
Sent from my SM-S767VL using Tapatalk
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none of the above fixes the problem :crying:
Hello, due to a mistake of mine I have run out of Google services.
Until I can replace them again since Eloy's tutorial in step-1 does not work for me ...
What apps do you use?
I have downloaded Petal Search to install apps, but I have encountered a problem:
I have installed a browser, Chrome or Firefox and they do not connect me: certificate problems and someone impersonating my identity is trying to connect.
Does this happen to you?
If you have any paid app in the Play Store, isn't the subscription worth the apk?
How do you know if there are app updates?
Thank you.
Never tried to install gms
Using without gms
Maps work without login
Quick apps available for keep news flipkart YouTube twitter
Apk mirror for others apps
swapcall said:
Never tried to install gms
Using without gms
Maps work without login
Quick apps available for keep news flipkart YouTube twitter
Apk mirror for others apps
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How do you know if you have new updates of your apps installed ???
If I payed for a app pro at Play Store, do I have it installing the apk ???
I tried to install a browser like Chrome or Firefox but I have certificate issues to connect, which browser are you using ??
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How do you know if you have new updates of your apps installed ???
If I payed for a app pro at Play Store, do I have it installing the apk ???
I tried to install a browser like Chrome or Firefox but I have certificate issues to connect, which browser are you using ??
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use Huawei native browser
Download aurora store . U get updates same as play store
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Download aurora store . U get updates same as play store
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Thanks, it seems like a good alternative.
The problem I see is that some apps that I frequently use depend on, for example, Google maps, or some Google services and I couldn't use them, I would probably have to do it through the web browser.
By the way, I wanted to install Chrome or Firefox, and both were showing me certificate errors and 'someone malicious was trying to attack me'. And I have seen the Huawei native browser doesn't work very well for me. Do you or anyone ever use it correctly?
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Thanks, it seems like a good alternative.
The problem I see is that some apps that I frequently use depend on, for example, Google maps, or some Google services and I couldn't use them, I would probably have to do it through the web browser.
By the way, I wanted to install Chrome or Firefox, and both were showing me certificate errors and 'someone malicious was trying to attack me'. And I have seen the Huawei native browser doesn't work very well for me. Do you or anyone ever use it correctly?
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it works fine for me
luisvalino said:
How do you know if you have new updates of your apps installed ???
If I payed for a app pro at Play Store, do I have it installing the apk ???
I tried to install a browser like Chrome or Firefox but I have certificate issues to connect, which browser are you using ??
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Microsoft edge work perfectly
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Microsoft edge work perfectly
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Ok, thank you!
And how could I add and sync my contacts? I have them in my Google account.
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Download aurora store . U get updates same as play store
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Is Aurora a safe store? I comment on it because it is a way of downloading an apk file, and if I download apks from there without being previously analyzed, my fear is for having malware.
luisvalino said:
Ok, thank you!
And how could I add and sync my contacts? I have them in my Google account.
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Google contact will not sync
I have exported contact from web portal gmail and than imported in huawei contact app.
swapcall said:
Google contact will not sync
I have exported contact from web portal gmail and than imported in huawei contact app.
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And how ??
Maybe using a vCard file ??
luisvalino said:
And how ??
Maybe using a vCard file ??
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Yes vcard file
Aurora is safe . Waze navigation works fine if download it from aurora . Safari works fine too .
viruz1225 said:
Download aurora store . U get updates same as play store
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@viruz1225
Hi, I downloaded Aurora Store and I tried to login with my Google Account but I can't.
Show me a message: "failed to access"
What can I do, please ???
luisvalino said:
Hello, due to a mistake of mine I have run out of Google services.
Until I can replace them again since Eloy's tutorial in step-1 does not work for me ...
What apps do you use?
I have downloaded Petal Search to install apps, but I have encountered a problem:
I have installed a browser, Chrome or Firefox and they do not connect me: certificate problems and someone impersonating my identity is trying to connect.
Does this happen to you?
If you have any paid app in the Play Store, isn't the subscription worth the apk?
How do you know if there are app updates?
Thank you.
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use Brave browser which is basically chrome minus all the adds and tracking, and then use apk pure to download all the apps, ive been using the chinese variant of huawei devices for a while and they run perfectly fine without google
DonVolVoda said:
use Brave browser which is basically chrome minus all the adds and tracking, and then use apk pure to download all the apps, ive been using the chinese variant of huawei devices for a while and they run perfectly fine without google
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I need Google Services almost at all because I'm using a lot of apps that are built by GMS.
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I need Google Services almost at all because I'm using a lot of apps that are built by GMS.
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What do you need as a GMS app?
addx972 said:
What do you need as a GMS app?
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For my Banking and Pay app -> I can't install it -> It says that my phone is not safe.
Rain Alarm app -> Weather forecast by satellite in real time with nice graphics -> Play Services needed.
MarineTraffic -> Vessel finder -> Needed Play Services.
Marca app (Spanish sports app) -> My Pro suscription no works without Play Store enabled, and my Yahoo Mail Pro can't manage too.
Push Notifications without Play Services no works.
Some apps that need GPS services, with Google Framework no enabled crashes -> The TIEMPO XL app that I sent you since a few days shows to me that I'm 20 kms far I am now.
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For my Banking and Pay app -> I can't install it -> It says that my phone is not safe.
Rain Alarm app -> Weather forecast by satellite in real time with nice graphics -> Play Services needed.
MarineTraffic -> Vessel finder -> Needed Play Services.
Marca app (Spanish sports app) -> My Pro suscription no works without Play Store enabled, and my Yahoo Mail Pro can't manage too.
Push Notifications without Play Services no works.
Some apps that need GPS services, with Google Framework no enabled crashes -> The TIEMPO XL app that I sent you since a few days shows to me that I'm 20 kms far I am now.
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I'm sorry for the payment application it's normal the phone is not certified by cons the others I do not know I can not help you but we will not be able to have a 100% functional Huawei mobile
With Android 11 came the bubble functionality, which displaced the chat head mechanism in Messenger. Unfortunately bubbles are very buggy - for example on OnePlus phones they are responsible for freezing the whole phone.
That's why I've created a MOD for Messenger which brings back the old chat heads.
Install guide
Uninstall all Facebook apps (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
Install the apps from this post (the ones you are using)
Enjoy!
(If you use Facebook apps that are not attached to this post, let me know, I'll resign apks and add them)
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DEPRACATED 08.08.2022Messenger brought back old chat heads to their official application, this mod is no needed anymore
You can uninstall modded apks and install official ones from Google Play.
If you encounter any problems with official apps (e.g. crashing when trying to open an app). You probably needs to clear dalvik cache.
UPDATE 06.01.2022
DOWNLOAD: AndroidFileHost
New versions:
- Messenger 342.1.0.14.119
- Facebook 349.0.0.0.122 alpha
Phone calls in Messenger should be fixed in this version
UPDATE 20.10.2021
New versions:
- Messenger 335.0.0.17.75
- Facebook 341.0.0.2.73
Download here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s-for-android-11.4300779/page-5#post-85806197
Please give me feedback, if everything is all right I will replace files in this post.
UPDATE 7.09.2021
New versions:
- Messenger 329.0.0.10.118
- Facebook 336.0.0.0.85 alpha (I had troubles with decompiling standard/beta versions)
UPDATE 27.07.2021
New versions - facebook_330.0.0.0.102.apk and messenger_324.0.0.0.62.apk.
Fixed:
- connection Facebook <=> Messenger (sharing videos, opening Messenger from Facebook)
- (highly possible) Facebook not refreshing wall
Let me know if Facebook Lite or Business Manager is needed to be updated as well
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So the version of FB in my phone is showing as a system app. I can't uninstall. Attaching pics. Can u tell me how to uninstall plz? It shows"installed" but I can't uninstall, if I go thru the play Store, it gives the "uninstall updates to this system app" only option. I have it disabled because I don't trust it *note NO PERMISSIONS REQUIRED. Yeah well that's too fishy. Plus I'm locked out of FB right now cause i have 2 factor on & when I get the code & enter it I get an error msg invalid code. I left FB services enabled so I can continue using IG. I really miss using Messenger, if u have any suggestions I'd much appreciate.
Su.sa.n.m said:
So the version of FB in my phone is showing as a system app. I can't uninstall. Attaching pics. Can u tell me how to uninstall plz? It shows"installed" but I can't uninstall, if I go thru the play Store, it gives the "uninstall updates to this system app" only option. I have it disabled because I don't trust it *note NO PERMISSIONS REQUIRED. Yeah well that's too fishy. Plus I'm locked out of FB right now cause i have 2 factor on & when I get the code & enter it I get an error msg invalid code. I left FB services enabled so I can continue using IG. I really miss using Messenger, if u have any suggestions I'd much appreciate.
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You can try https://www.maketecheasier.com/uninstall-system-apps-without-root-android/ to uninstall system app
Sorry to bother you but is there an alternative way to accomplish this without having a computer??
Thank you it works! Btw, what if I don't use the Facebook app you provided here?
Su.sa.n.m said:
Sorry to bother you but is there an alternative way to accomplish this without having a computer??
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Sorry, I don't know any :<
TheSilent3327 said:
Thank you it works! Btw, what if I don't use the Facebook app you provided here?
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Even better - resigned Facebook app is buggy
Hi, thank's for sharing i will try it.
burnO2 said:
With Android 11 came the bubble functionality, which displaced the chat head mechanism in Messenger. Unfortunately bubbles are very buggy - for example on OnePlus phones they are responsible for freezing the whole phone.
That's why I've created a MOD for Messenger which brings back the old chat heads.
Install guide
Uninstall all Facebook apps (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
Install the apps from this post (the ones you are using)
Enjoy!
(If you use Facebook apps that are not attached to this post, let me know, I'll resign apks and add them)
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I cannot share videos to messenger from the facebook app
Is the link good? I can't download anything. It just open and nothing happens.
Man! Thanks for the mod! You're a lifesaver!!
Do we have to use the Facebook that you provide or can we use the official one?
couldn't install messenger app, getting "app not installed"
Emonmahmud66 said:
I cannot share videos to messenger from the facebook app
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That's probably problem with resigned Facebook apk, I will try to fix that, but I am not sure if I can :/
ZGaming said:
s the link good? I can't download anything. It just open and nothing happens.
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It should be, just tested it
Anistruk said:
Man! Thanks for the mod! You're a lifesaver!!
Do we have to use the Facebook that you provide or can we use the official one?
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Use the official one if you can! Resigned version is helpful if you cannot install Messenger due to signing conflict.
Yakine7 said:
couldn't install messenger app, getting "app not installed"
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Probably you have some Facebook apps installed (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
burnO2 said:
Probably you have some Facebook apps installed (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
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I uninstalled all of them, still getting the message, probably compatiblity issue
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I uninstalled all of them, still getting the message, probably compatiblity issue
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same error on my side
uninstalled all facebook apps with ADB, but still getting the error 'app not installed'. Galaxy s20+, android 11.
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
agentdisguise said:
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
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Same problem here...
Emonmahmud66 said:
I cannot share videos to messenger from the facebook app
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you need to select the copy and paste link in the conversation. this option does not work because the system does not detect this application as official Messenger
agentdisguise said:
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
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Same problem. Hope op has a fix soon.
@burnO2, is the messenger mod, adfree?
agentdisguise said:
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
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Radzią said:
you need to select the copy and paste link in the conversation. this option does not work because the system does not detect this application as official Messenger
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Facebook has some signature checks, I will try to bypass this, but It is very challenging.
(Radzią, I am also from Wroclaw )
jolas said:
@burnO2, is the messenger mod, adfree?
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No, I will try to look into that, when I have some time
Anybody here has experience with modding such applications? I could use some help