Hey all,
I've got a Comigo set top box, and it runs Android 4.4.2... Play Store doesn't work anymore but I can still install apps as .apk packages. The caveat is that I have to get versions that don't use API newer than 19. A lot of apps don't work right because apparently there are some things missing or not configured correctly.
The issue at hand is that apps can't show web content inside an app and prompt instead to open in external browser app (Google Chrome for example). Is Android System WebView the component I need? I searched around for an .apk and the lowest version I found was 40. Version 40 uses API 21, but my device supports API only up to 19. I believe the version I need is 36. Could someone point me to a download or post me the .apk file so I could install it on my device?
The build should be for arm architecture.
Thanks a bunch!
PS I don't have any KitKat devices to back it up from, all I have is Jelly Bean and Lollipop, neither will do.
Incorrect. Version 36 is the one found in L Developer Preview which I believe is still API 21 (or 20). While WebView in Android 4.4 is indeed based on Chrome, it only got repackaged as a separate APK with Android 5.0. In other words, there doesn't seem to be a way to install any of the WebView APKs on Android 4.4.
See here for details.
Did you manage to sort this one out?
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Ok so I've tried to download and install a few 3rd party apps and I can't get them to work. I have the allow 3rd party programs box checked. I can download them but they won't launch and install. The only one I was able to try and install is the itunes remote program but it fails at the end. Any ideas?
I have downloaded several and they all work, try to uninstall then reinstall again is all I can recommend man.
I'm having the same problem, and I'm actually kind of worried that it might be because of changes in the system between when the emulator was released and the phone was released. I can't imagine that would be the case, but you never know.
I'm having the same problem cannot load any third-party apps even though I have the box checked. Hopefully the OTA update will correct. I've tried re-downloading several times. I click on the .apk file and it does nothing. If I hold my finger down on the file until the menu pops up and I select open, nothing happens either.
jehlinger said:
I'm having the same problem cannot load any third-party apps even though I have the box checked. Hopefully the OTA update will correct. I've tried re-downloading several times. I click on the .apk file and it does nothing. If I hold my finger down on the file until the menu pops up and I select open, nothing happens either.
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I think most of the freeware apps out there are for an older SDK and so they won't work until the developer updates them for V1.0
The only site im currentry using is slideme.org. They have some aps for version 1.0. Also u download their Application SAM so u can find and install directly from ur G1. and its free.
I was able to get gEZTIP to install the other day, it is a tip calculator. Had to allow 3rd party apps but it installed right away.
Opera would be soo freaking cool!
Android SDK version
A lot of 3rd party apps were developed using an OLD version of the SDK (beta versions).
The G1/Dream runs the final version 1.0 RC19. If the app you are trying to install is not programmed using said android version, it will NOT install.
Only way to install those apps is to download the source code to the apps and update it to use the new SDK instead of the old one (not for non-programmers).
I have already done so with the file browser and got it to work on the G1. However, some functionality has been removed from the SDK in version 1.0 because of security reasons and a lot of apps that were developed using Beta SDK's will NOT be able to be upgraded to 1.0 SDK.
damien667 said:
A lot of 3rd party apps were developed using an OLD version of the SDK (beta versions).
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This IS THE REASON indeed why they apps are not running on G1! I can confirm this. In our directory of free Android apps most of submitted software is 4-8 months old and thus compiled with OLD and even OLDER SDKs (yes, there were few iterations and the compatibility has been broken several times).
We are now going through all apps in the directory and recompiling it with SDK 1.0. I'll report back here when we are done.
I currently do not have permission to use url links in posts (new user), sorry.
I will add the links when I have permission to use the feature.
Google search: Lenovo P90 S150 Needrom
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ROM:
P90_S150_220518_ROW - The package also contains a temporary TWRP recovery.
Official S149 ROM, de-bloated, de-odexed and updated.
Download: MediaFire -- Needrom
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Updates:
Added MusicFX sound equalizer for wired-wireless headphones (stock bug, missing profiles).
Upgraded several Lenovo apps, compass, gallery, launcher, share and sync.
Moved non essential G-apps to data-app, enabling full removal.
Fixes:
Improved CPU and RAM clean, and added CPU ability lines to build.prop.
Added Bluetooth low energy support, files originally missing.
Added missing, essential G-apps library's and apk's.
Enabled device casting, originally disabled.
Issues:
None, all stable.
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Final pack.
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Tips:
To fully clean RAM (except the Google services, Google other, hog) without any extra apps you can do the following:
Settings > Apps > Running > Stop all (Do twice) > Options key > Cached > Stop all (4 times, roughly).
Now swipe to: All apps > Options key > Clear all cache > Exit settings > Quick clean.
Edit "ro.com.android.dateformat=dd-MM-yyyy" in "build.prop" to change the lock screen date format.
Once you copy the file you will need to chmod it to "0644" using TWRP recovery.
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P90_S150_220518_ROW is complete, and there will be no further changes. I had to undo some device re-names in build.prop, this is because they are tied in with various system apps.
If you feel like changing the device name, don't, only the build date and Lenovo version can be modified, however other settings can be changed or added.
You still will see "Uncertified device" in Google play settings, this is because Android is version 4.4.4, and related Gapps are also version 4.4.4.
Certain apps will not install or function on android 4.4.4, unless they directly support it, due to modern android changes.
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"Uncertified devices may not get Android system updates, or app updates."
"Apps and features on uncertified devices may not work correctly."
Source: Google support, search: google uncertified device
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You can verify or add a device here (only needed if you cannot add a Google account):
Search: XDA How to Fix the "Device is not Certified by Google" Error
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If you are using MTK Extractor to make "system" images, the total size is 2560mb.
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Hi, i have downloaded & tested Your ROM, i found that you are make big mistake to replace almost all app to ARM library, which are originally X86 library, this rom will only download ARM app from google store, and you also replace the lenovo launcher to ARM, it will make This phone battery drain all the time due to using ARM google play service and lenovo Launcher in ARM library.
It is NOT RECOMMEND to Use THIS ROM and will encounter many compatible isssues such as facebook, whatsapp in ARM ...
U have to replace the google play store to Modded Play store version 6.0.x (from lucky Patcher ) to let it detect and install the right X86 app. Sadly your ROM dont even include SuperSU.
Ferather said:
P90_S150_220518_ROW is complete, and there will be no further changes. I had to undo some device re-names in build.prop, this is because they are tied in with various system apps.
If you feel like changing the device name, don't, only the build date and Lenovo version can be modified, however other settings can be changed or added.
You still will see "Uncertified device" in Google play settings, this is because Android is version 4.4.4, and related Gapps are also version 4.4.4.
Certain apps will not install or function on android 4.4.4, unless they directly support it, due to modern android changes.
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"Uncertified devices may not get Android system updates, or app updates."
"Apps and features on uncertified devices may not work correctly."
Source: Google support, search: google uncertified device
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You can verify or add a device here (only needed if you cannot add a Google account):
Search: XDA How to Fix the "Device is not Certified by Google" Error
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If you are using MTK Extractor to make "system" images, the total size is 2560mb.
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Can you please post the link to p90 s150 ROW, simple googling isnt working here.
I have some lenovo P90 phones
Intel Atom Z3560
Quad-core 1.83 GHz
5.5 inches - 1080 x 1920 pixels
64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Android 4.4.4
I have a problem in my All Phones.
I download WhatsApp from Play Store Normal .
voice note is sent on WhatsApp Successfully but the output is Silent but the incoming voice note works just fine.
In the other Communication App Like IMO Voice Note Not Mute and Working Perfect .
I have also reset the mobile, completely flash and updated but the problem is not being solved and also giving some applications has unfortunately stop problem.
The phone is rooted. I want to upgrade it from 4.4.4 version but I can't find any custom Rom for it.
or can someone tell me that what changes can I do in system for solving this problems .
Hello, I have a Mi 9 SE with MIUI Global 11.0.2 and Android 9 PKQ1.181121.001. I'm trying to install Ivona or another natural sounding voice to listen to ebooks with Moon+ Reader. I don't know why it isn't working right now, I've installed it with the same files I had installed it in my previous phone, a Galaxy S6 with Android 7.0. The files I'm using are:
IVONA Text-to-Speech HQ 1.6.55.617 APK from apkmirror.
It doesn't have compatibility with Android versions greater than 5 but it works fine in my phone with Android 7.
Min: Android 1.6 (Donut, API 4)
Max: Android 5.1 (Lollipop MR1, API 22)
Target: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich, API 14)
And the voices are the 1-click installer versions:
IVONA Kendra US English beta 1.6.23.422 from 1clickobbapk
It installs normally but it doesn't work. I want to know how can I install it for it to work or how to install another natural sounding tts engine that works in Android 9.
I've tried eReader Prestigio but I'm certain that app increases the risk of getting cancer, the voice is so bad it hurts listening to it. So I went back to use the other phone until I find a better alternative.
I've asked the person that created this thread and he said Ivona works for him on Android 9.
Any idea why it doesn't work for me?
I think it might be something about MIUI. It may be the security app which launches every time I install an app, but I don't know how to whitelist Ivona so the security app doesn't mess with it. If I can't install it in MIUI I guess I'll try rooting the device and installing the stock Android 9.
Well I've tried for too long now. What should I do to have stock Android 9. Root and install a stock Android ROM or change the phone for another one?
I did a factory reset and installed it again doing exactly the same as before and now it works. So I don't know what the problem was.
I have setup multiple users on my device (even though I am the only one using my device) and things are not working perfectly, or the way I want it to.
The issue is primarily with side-loading apps on secondary users.
Even though the multi-user environment appears to be completely isolated, that is not completely true. An app can be installed on the device only once. When installing the same app for different users, app installation happens only the 1st time. What happens during subsequent installations is simply creation of a separate data folder for each user. That is why one can't install different versions of the same app for different users. Installation would always fail if such a thing is attempted, unless the newer installation is an update to the app version already installed on the device (in which case all users with the app installed will see the same updated version).
When side-loading, some apps just fail to install in secondary users. Does anyone have an idea as to what could be possibly wrong? These are free apps (often downloaded from Google Play Store), so there is no license verification issues. This can happen irrespective of whether the particular app is already installed for another user or not.
Is this a bug with the whole multi-user feature or is there something that needs to be done to get this working?
I have tried this on three different devices (rooted as well as non-rooted), running on Android 8, 9 and 11. They all seem to have similar problems. Some apps install, and some don't. Is this an Android problem or an app-related one?
Please note that apps that fail to install in secondary users, install and run perfectly fine on the main/ primary user. So this isn't an Android version compatibility issue, but one related to the multi-user feature of Android.
Thanks.
Look inside here:
Building Multiuser-Aware Apps | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
jwoegerbauer said:
Look inside here:
Building Multiuser-Aware Apps | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
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Thanks for the link. I was almost tempted to believe that the problem could be with the apps not supporting multi-users. So I did this to test:
I created 2 secondary user accounts.
On one, I signed in with my Google account and installed some apps from the Play Store. I copied their APKs.
On the other user, I did NOT sign in with any Google account. So I can't access Play Store. I tried sideloading these APKs. Some got installed, and some didn't.
Are these apps (that failed to install) somehow dependent on Google Play Store for installation? The fact that they installed on the user who signed in with a Google account means that they support multi-users. So we can rule that out.
I tried MiXplorer and it successfully installed on both users.
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Look inside here:
Building Multiuser-Aware Apps | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
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I think I have figured out the problem.
Apps that refused to install were actually Split APKs, and I was trying to install the base apk file extracted using a file manager.
Backing up the App Bundles for such apps using SAI and installing them worked perfectly.
Like title said
I modified some apk with apktool or apk editor,installed without any error but cannot lauch on android 12 or android 13. Just black screen and closed
Tried to remove signature verification but only lunch running smooth for android 11 below
How to fix please for android 12 up
If the modded apps should run under Android 12, you should modify these apps to support the behavior changes started with Android 12.
jwoegerbauer said:
If the modded apps should run under Android 12, you should modify these apps to support the behavior changes started with Android 12.
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How to do friend ?
To getan idea look inside here:
Behavior changes: all apps | Android Developers
Learn about changes in Android 12 that will affect all apps.
developer.android.com