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Google Hangout APK

Guys,
So there are many whose aren't able to download Google Hangout apk / not able to update to the same.:angel:
Please download the Rar file & Extract it. Just Install it as normal APK.
So, you aren't able to install it as Normal APK..?? Not a problem.:laugh:
Follow the Process:
1) If you are rooted then just go to /system/app/ --- Rename talk.apk to Talk.1
2) Remove permissions from RW-R--R--
3) Install the Hangout Apk
It will install automatically.:highfive:
Or
If You aren't rooted, Just go to setting -> Applications -> All -> Talk.apk -> Disable it.
Install the Hangout APK normally.
Now, open it. Select your Country -> Give your phone number -> Verify it.
Tada... You have Hangout for your mobile.
If want to go back to Gtalk, Click here to download
Note: I have searched in XDA, there is no thread same as Hangout. Enjoy.

Nice buddy
Works nice
1st thanks is mine
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app

Thank you.
Could you please add this Talk.apk (attached here) to the main thread?
For those who want to go back to previous "Google Talk" but are without backup

Added tags to make sure this thread gets maximum hits

hybrid2102 said:
Thank you.
Could you please add this Talk.apk (attached here) to the main thread?
For those who want to go back to previous "Google Talk" but are without backup
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Thanks buddy Added in OP. BTW I already said rename Talk.apk to Talk.1.

Disturbed™ said:
Thanks buddy Added in OP. BTW I already said rename Talk.apk to Talk.1.
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Yes but someone (like me) could find this thread after installing Hangouts in other ways - without backup.
In my case... I used Titanium Backup... but I forgot to raise the backup limit number... So one Hangouts backup overwrote the previous Talk backup.
:crying:

Hangouts actually installed on top of Talk on my phone when I sideloaded. No disabling or replacing of system app.
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified

Screenshot please

Hope this helps

Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app

Another way: Just uninstall Talk app in Titanium backup and go to play store and install the hangouts app.

On play store i see 1.0.0.2 version.... Here is 1.0.0.1 version why?

There is already a thread for this app. Please use that to continue this discussion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280184
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Facebook Contact Sync for Lollipop AOSP/CM12/CM12.1 ROMs

UPDATE 29/03: Added version for Lollipop 5.1 (tested on CM12.1/AOSP ROMs).
UPDATE: Fixed zip file.
I have compiled a modified Lollipop ContactsProvider to allow the Facebook app to sync contacts on CM12/AOSP based ROMs.
To install:
Download the attached recovery flashable zip and copy it to your phone.
Clear data for the Facebook app and Contacts Storage (Apps > All). VERY IMPORTANT.
Reboot into recovery and flash the zip file.
When you log back into the Facebook app you may see the option to enable contact sync, if not it will appear at the bottom of the App Settings screen.
If you find your contacts are not appearing after enabling in the FB app, do the following:
Open a command prompt
adb shell
su
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db 'ALTER TABLE raw_contacts ADD COLUMN is_restricted VARCHAR';
try the previous step a second time and if it was successful you will be told it already exists.
Reboot
This has been tested and works perfectly on a Galaxy S5 and HTC One M7 with both CM12 and AOSP based ROMs, but I would advise as always making a backup of things before flashing. I take no responsibility for any brickage that may occur.

Thanks, it's working (from the App Settings screen)!

bradstewart said:
UPDATE: Fixed zip file.
I have compiled a modified Lollipop ContactsProvider to allow the Facebook app to sync contacts on CM12/AOSP based ROMs.
To install:
Download the attached recovery flashable zip and copy it to your phone.
Clear data for the Facebook app and Contacts Storage (Apps > All). VERY IMPORTANT.
Reboot into recovery and flash the zip file.
When you log back into the Facebook app you may see the option to enable contact sync, if not it will appear at the bottom of the App Settings screen.
This has been tested and works perfectly on a Galaxy S5 and HTC One M7 with both CM12 and AOSP based ROMs, but I would advise as always making a backup of things before flashing. I take no responsibility for any brickage that may occur.
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@bradstewart would you be able to type up a tutorial on what you edited to get facebook sync working I'm waiting to get this working on 5.1.

sapplegater said:
@bradstewart would you be able to type up a tutorial on what you edited to get facebook sync working I'm waiting to get this working on 5.1.
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Version for 5.1 has been added.

killed my system. crash loop of android acore. am on cos12 on oneplus one.

KingNothingUA said:
killed my system. crash loop of android acore. am on cos12 on oneplus one.
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It works on the oneplus you have to clear the fb app and contacts storage again while its crashing and once you wipe them it will stop I'm using it now on the cm12.1 nightly..

bradstewart said:
UPDATE 29/03: Added version for Lollipop 5.1 (tested on CM12.1/AOSP ROMs).
UPDATE: Fixed zip file.
I have compiled a modified Lollipop ContactsProvider to allow the Facebook app to sync contacts on CM12/AOSP based ROMs.
To install:
Download the attached recovery flashable zip and copy it to your phone.
Clear data for the Facebook app and Contacts Storage (Apps > All). VERY IMPORTANT.
Reboot into recovery and flash the zip file.
When you log back into the Facebook app you may see the option to enable contact sync, if not it will appear at the bottom of the App Settings screen.
If you find your contacts are not appearing after enabling in the FB app, do the following:
Open a command prompt
adb shell
su
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db 'ALTER TABLE raw_contacts ADD COLUMN is_restricted VARCHAR';
try the previous step a second time and if it was successful you will be told it already exists.
Reboot
This has been tested and works perfectly on a Galaxy S5 and HTC One M7 with both CM12 and AOSP based ROMs, but I would advise as always making a backup of things before flashing. I take no responsibility for any brickage that may occur.
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Can you make a 5.1.1 version?

Ragarianok said:
Can you make a 5.1.1 version?
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I'm not running 5.1.1 myself yet so if somebody wants to supply a ContactsProvider.apk from a deodexed 5.1.1 ROM I should be able to mod it.

bradstewart said:
I'm not running 5.1.1 myself yet so if somebody wants to supply a ContactsProvider.apk from a deodexed 5.1.1 ROM I should be able to mod it.
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Not really sure what you mean by deodexed. :/ But here's the the contactsprovider.apk from CM12.1 (5.1.1).

Anything for 5.1.1 yet?

bradstewart said:
I'm not running 5.1.1 myself yet so if somebody wants to supply a ContactsProvider.apk from a deodexed 5.1.1 ROM I should be able to mod it.
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Can you just tell us how to mod the apk?

wee woo wee woo

Ragarianok said:
Can you just tell us how to mod the apk?
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Ragarianok you find anything out lol?

n00b Samurai said:
Ragarianok you find anything out lol?
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I cracked it!
I managed to mod the contactsprovider.apk from cm12 (5.1.1). You'll have to copy it over to system/Contacts Provider and change permissions to 644. Then reboot.
You might also have to do that extra thing in the first post in this thread (making a new column), but you can do that in Terminal Emulator from the Play Store.

Ragarianok said:
I cracked it!
I managed to mod the contactsprovider.apk from cm12 (5.1.1). You'll have to copy it over to system/Contacts Provider and change permissions to 644. Then reboot.
You might also have to do that extra thing in the first post in this thread (making a new column), but you can do that in Terminal Emulator from the Play Store.
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If you don't mind me asking what you did mines working but its not doing quite right I have to keep re-adding the tables and it syncs all contacts instead of existing like I pick xD

n00b Samurai said:
If you don't mind me asking what you did mines working but its not doing quite right I have to keep re-adding the tables and it syncs all contacts instead of existing like I pick xD
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What I did was:
-Uncheck Google Contacts sync
-Remove Facebook account
-Clear Data for Contacts Storage
-Copy ContactsProvider.apk to system/priv-app/ContactsProvider
-Reboot
-Add table with Terminal Emulator (after clearing data again, if necessary due to errors on boot)
-Re-check Google Contacts sync
-Login to Facebook
-Go to app settings
-Scroll down to Sync Contacts
-Choose either Sync All or Existing
I usually just sync all.

Ragarianok said:
What I did was:
-Uncheck Google Contacts sync
-Remove Facebook account
-Clear Data for Contacts Storage
-Copy ContactsProvider.apk to system/priv-app/ContactsProvider
-Reboot
-Add table with Terminal Emulator (after clearing data again, if necessary due to errors on boot)
-Re-check Google Contacts sync
-Login to Facebook
-Go to app settings
-Scroll down to Sync Contacts
-Choose either Sync All or Existing
I usually just sync all.
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yep i did that XD its just not wanting to sync existing only lol
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trying to figure out what bradstewart did to make his work just right I remembered this link http://niranjanthilak.com/facebook-sync-for-android-ics-devices/ for ICS but it seems to be the same basic concept to make it work here....

n00b Samurai said:
yep i did that XD its just not wanting to sync existing only lol
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trying to figure out what bradstewart did to make his work just right I remembered this link http://niranjanthilak.com/facebook-sync-for-android-ics-devices/ for ICS but it seems to be the same basic concept to make it work here....
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I'm really not sure what he did, but it's working for me... even it's a little tedious. I think I did pretty good for a beginner.

You did awesome man and I appreciate it I was just curious as to what exactly he did lol

Pics are blurry!
The sync works, thanks a lot about it. But is there any way to make the sync download high res pics from facebook to contacts ? All the synced pics are blurry :/

Enable Google Assistant Without Changing Model Number![N]

For Everyone who doesn't Want The Hassle Of Changing Build.prop and Other changes For Getting Assitant, Here's A Flashable Zip.
Instructions :
Just Flash The Zip!
Link :https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfHAus_RDjeZTdCNVFZTDJnWmc/view?usp=drivesdk

How to open assisatnce home button showing only recent apps i m on aokp

bravolol said:
How to open assisatnce home button showing only recent apps i m on aokp
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Go To Settings Then go to Apps Then Click The gear Icon Then Go To Assist And Voice Input Then Enable Google App From There.

DayDoom said:
Go To Settings Then go to Apps Then Click The gear Icon Then Go To Assist And Voice Input Then Enable Google App From There.
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Like This...

After clearing my data I have to restart before assistant starts working.

Didn't work.
I've followed all the steps above.
1. I've mounted the system folder as R/W
2. I've copied velvet.apk to the directory, and gave it rw- r-- r-- permissions.
3. I've opened the build.prop file, edited it to add the two lines.
4. Opened the settings, went to the google app, and cleared cache, went into the manage space and cleared all data.
5. Restarted my device.
6. Long pressed the home button, and the google-on-tap screen comes up.
I've re-checked everything I've done. All the permissions are set and the build.prop is still modified. Can you please help?
Edit: I've downloaded the apk in the hope that it was corrupted the first time. I think it was. I've got the assistant running now. Thank you!
However, everytime I say "Ok, Google" it takes me to the screen where I start training my voice model. Is this the issue for everyone? Or is it just me? I've looked around and a few people are reporting the same thing. I was wondering if there was a fix for this?

@linkinscreamer and others... you might try ChopAssistant from the Play Store. It bypasses the prompt to retrain the voice. It worked for me

What happens if I don't have a file called velvet? Running xperience 7.1 rom

I'm curious... has anyone had any success activating GA on Marshmallow?

I tried on stock 6.0.1 and didn't work. Any help?

skooter32 said:
What happens if I don't have a file called velvet? Running xperience 7.1 rom
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If You Don't Have A Folder Called Velvet Inside /system/priv-app/ that means You Don't Have the Google app. If You Don't Have the Google app,simply create a new folder under /system/priv-app named Exactly as 'Velvet' and follow the steps.:good:

rivasprd said:
I tried on stock 6.0.1 and didn't work. Any help?
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Can You Give a Summary Of What You did?
And What's The Result Coming After doing those steps?

linkinscreamer said:
I've followed all the steps above.
1. I've mounted the system folder as R/W
2. I've copied velvet.apk to the directory, and gave it rw- r-- r-- permissions.
3. I've opened the build.prop file, edited it to add the two lines.
4. Opened the settings, went to the google app, and cleared cache, went into the manage space and cleared all data.
5. Restarted my device.
6. Long pressed the home button, and the google-on-tap screen comes up.
I've re-checked everything I've done. All the permissions are set and the build.prop is still modified. Can you please help?
Edit: I've downloaded the apk in the hope that it was corrupted the first time. I think it was. I've got the assistant running now. Thank you!
However, everytime I say "Ok, Google" it takes me to the screen where I start training my voice model. Is this the issue for everyone? Or is it just me? I've looked around and a few people are reporting the same thing. I was wondering if there was a fix for this?
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Not a Fix,There is a Workaround.
An App Called "Chop Assistant" Seemingly Does the Job.

DayDoom said:
Can You Give a Summary Of What You did?
And What's The Result Coming After doing those steps?
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Download velvet file
Move and replace file to /system/priv-app/velvet
Change permissions to rw-r--r--
Edit build.prop adding both lines
Delete data from Google App
Reboot device
Long press home
But direct search activated, there's not Google assistant, what I'm doing wrong?

rivasprd said:
Download velvet file
Move and replace file to /system/priv-app/velvet
Change permissions to rw-r--r--
Edit build.prop adding both lines
Delete data from Google App
Reboot device
Long press home
But direct search activated, there's not Google assistant, what I'm doing wrong?
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After Reboot,Clear The Cache and Data Of The Google App Again And See If Its Working, If not check the google app version(might have been updated automatically by your phone)

DayDoom said:
After Reboot,Clear The Cache and Data Of The Google App Again And See If Its Working, If not check the google app version(might have been updated automatically by your phone)
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Didn't work :/ there is another (easier) way to activate that on Marshmallow?

/system/priv-app/ where is this priv-app??? or we have to make a new

rivasprd said:
Didn't work :/ there is another (easier) way to activate that on Marshmallow?
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Probably You've Done Something Wrong.
Works great Here

pranjal24 said:
/system/priv-app/ where is this priv-app??? or we have to make a new
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Its There On Every ROM Until You're Running iOS or Ubuntu :silly:

DayDoom said:
After Reboot,Clear The Cache and Data Of The Google App Again And See If Its Working, If not check the google app version(might have been updated automatically by your phone)
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Have you mounted system as RW instead of RO? Otherwise the build.prop changes won't take place.
Edit: I didn't mean to quote you! I was trying to reply to the post above yours. Sorry!

Latest Contacts 3.4.03.4 apk version finally working S7 Edge Nougat

Finally a working Contacts(Phone) apk which does not drop singnal when used.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-contacts-3-4-03-4-android-apk-download/
For those having "App conflict" message. Do the following as stated here somewhere.
1. Go to Settings > Lock Screen and Sec > Secure Startup
2. Toggle from on>off or off>on
3. Restart phone (if "on" remember your pin)
4. Install the APK.

heuropt said:
Finally a working Contacts(Phone) apk which does not drop singnal when used.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-contacts-3-4-03-4-android-apk-download/
For those having "App conflict" message. Do the following as stated here somewhere.
1. Go to Settings > Lock Screen and Sec > Secure Startup
2. Toggle from on>off or off>on
3. Restart phone (if "on" remember your pin)
4. Install the APK.
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Yeah!!! Was waiting for a working apk for a long time now....Tried almost all the versions from apkmirror....Finally the wait is over....It's working.....:victory:

Yes.. I installed it on my G935-FD with latest "Samsung Phone" and it works perfectly with slightly changed incallui.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...samsung-phone-2-3-00-20-android-apk-download/

heuropt said:
Finally a working Contacts(Phone) apk which does not drop singnal when used.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-contacts-3-4-03-4-android-apk-download/
For those having "App conflict" message. Do the following as stated here somewhere.
1. Go to Settings > Lock Screen and Sec > Secure Startup
2. Toggle from on>off or off>on
3. Restart phone (if "on" remember your pin)
4. Install the APK.
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Have you found any luck with a working apk for My Files??? All the versions I tried are force closing during search... I am not able to find a compatible version of the Finder apk and may be this is the issue......
Also, any compatible Camera apk???

jayjaymotoq said:
Have you found any luck with a working apk for My Files??? All the versions I tried are force closing during search... I am not able to find a compatible version of the Finder apk and may be this is the issue......
Also, any compatible Camera apk???
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Hello, try installing the samsung "cloud gateway" together with my files. For Camera, unfortunately no update version for non-root.

Nice. Really like it. Good catch!

Camera 6.5.95 works in S7 edge, include S8 icon

mauriicio21 said:
Camera 6.5.95 works in S7 edge, include S8 icon
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Doesn't work. S7 edge may sec. patch stock rom unrooted. But, contacts and phone app are working for now, no problems.
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"contacts has stoped" restart app...., !!!!! why?

I updated my contacts app using this and I was surprised that my phone app also got updated.

mipepim said:
"contacts has stoped" restart app...., !!!!! why?
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Try to clear cache and data. Settings / Apps / Contacts

ecpz said:
I updated my contacts app using this and I was surprised that my phone app also got updated.
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Yes, the phone app is linked to the contacts app.

heuropt said:
Try to clear cache and data. Settings / Apps / Contacts
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contacts works fine, but the new Samsung phone frees contacts apk.!!! Works god with phone 2.1.71.26

mipepim said:
contacts works fine, but the new Samsung phone frees contacts apk.!!! Works god with phone 2.1.71.26
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Agree latest Phone 2.3.01.26 apk version freezes, i reverted to this Phone 2.3.00.20 version.

Just go to sammobile and download it, it works too even the new latest touchwiz with scroll app drawer

its the same bro, just freezes....

I have the new contacts apk but the Phopne apk doesn´t shows Places tab...Only Contacts and Recent.

Contacts work but when you try to dial latest number (press call button twice) crashes

Do not instal Phone apk,it doesn't work,just contact apk.

It works.
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Making Gmail & Google Contacts work on rooted HD 10 2017

Hey guys,
If this is a duplicate please let me know, but I personally didn't find any information here before I tried a few methods to make these work.
Make Gmail Work
Convert the following apps to system apps:
Gmail
Google Play Services
Google Services Framework
Make Google Contacts Work
Disable Amazon's default contact app.
Install Google Contacts and convert it to system apps.
Download Google Contacts Sync (remember to download version 5.x for api level 22), install, and make it system.
Wipe app cache / data if needed.
Both apps mostly works, Gmail still crashes occasionally, but WAY better than before and is now usable. Edit: Gmail failed after rebooting and did not work again after that short, sweet, few minutes of working... But Contacts work pretty well.

Going through logs, looks like it's Amazon's download manager causing the crash. If anyone knows where to find a replaceable download manager let me know! Google's only supports 7.1 and up.

Good catch! Have you tried apkmirror? What's the namw of the Google's download​manager? I have older lg tablet(android 5.1.1) , maybe that one will work.
Nevemind, I've found it and extracted. Let me just find some file host.
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Google downloader from version 5.1.1
http://www.mediafire.com/file/urd9xiyy94qqt2k/com.android.providers.downloads.apk.7z

Zeljko1234 said:
Good catch! Have you tried apkmirror? What's the namw of the Google's download​manager? I have older lg tablet(android 5.1.1) , maybe that one will work.
Nevemind, I've found it and extracted. Let me just find some file host.
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Google downloader from version 5.1.1
http://www.mediafire.com/file/urd9xiyy94qqt2k/com.android.providers.downloads.apk.7z
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Your Google Downloader doesn't work. Couldn't get the apk to install, even if I put it in the system folder manually.
Anyway, in the process I accidentally deleted the .odex file for the original download manager. If you or someone else could provide me theirs so I can fix this, I would really appreciate it. Can't download anything on the play store or amazon app store now.

@wilburblin
Have you tried oldies but goodies to get GAPPS going?
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool/AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip
There is no reason this should not work ...

wilburblin said:
Make Google Contacts Work[/B][/U]
Disable Amazon's default contact app.
Install Google Contacts and convert it to system apps.
Download Google Contacts Sync (remember to download version 5.x for api level 22), install, and make it system.
[*]Wipe app cache / data if needed.
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I've been running contacts for a few days now, converting to system and wiping cache isn't necessary, in my experience. I can't get gmail working stable for the life of me though. I read some discussions that said the reason why it fails is because it has a permission to auto download without a prompt (for attachments) and that Fire OS has a problem with that. I've tried running older versions of gmail, and I've rebuilt gmail with the download activity removed, tried converting gmail to system and to priv-app. No luck.

I got gmail working. It's a user app and I used appsettings module v1.15 for xposed to set orientation to force autorotate. I don't know why it worked, but it's survived many reboots now. I have all the google services installed and the Amazon email app is installed but I'm deep hibernation via rom toolbox. Hope this helps

mistermojorizin said:
I got gmail working. It's a user app and I used appsettings module v1.15 for xposed to set orientation to force autorotate. I don't know why it worked, but it's survived many reboots now. I have all the google services installed and the Amazon email app is installed but I'm deep hibernation via rom toolbox. Hope this helps
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Can you try sending yourself an email with an image and then try to open that image in gmail?
Gmail works fine for me on the Fire 10 2017 apart from crashing when opening images.

hoofoo said:
Can you try sending yourself an email with an image and then try to open that image in gmail?
Gmail works fine for me on the Fire 10 2017 apart from crashing when opening images.
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I tried to show the picture and it didn't crash. I tried the force autorotate method but failed for a few times. Then I chose not to show the picture automatically (&force autorotate) and it worked, at least for now.

hoofoo said:
Can you try sending yourself an email with an image and then try to open that image in gmail?
Gmail works fine for me on the Fire 10 2017 apart from crashing when opening images.
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oscarcx said:
I tried to show the picture and it didn't crash. I tried the force autorotate method but failed for a few times. Then I chose not to show the picture automatically (&force autorotate) and it worked, at least for now.
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Here's my experience: an embedded image is fine, an image as an attachment will crash it. i messed with this for a while, couldn't get it to work, and went back to 9folders email. It makes sense, since from what I read, the reason it crashes is because it doesn't get permissions to download attachments (because of a signature problem between gmail and download manager). I think someone already tried to replace the download manager with a google signed one and the result was a bootloop. I wonder if there is any way to give gmail root rights, so that it gets all of the permissions. Or to sign gmail with the same signature as our download manager.