APKMirror Site - updated apps - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been looking at the APKMirror site and notice there are numerous updated Google apps which appear to be later versions of the stock versions. E.g. there are higher versions to Google Play Store and Google Play Services to which I currently have (Marshmallow 6.0 MRA58N). Am I safe to assume that installing these more recent versions will be of benefit? I also assume it's likely these apps will be updated with the next release of Marshmallow.
Lastly would installing these more recent Google apps interfere with future OTA updates?
Trev

tegodwin said:
I've been looking at the APKMirror site and notice there are numerous updated Google apps which appear to be later versions of the stock versions. E.g. there are higher versions to Google Play Store and Google Play Services to which I currently have (Marshmallow 6.0 MRA58N). Am I safe to assume that installing these more recent versions will be of benefit? I also assume it's likely these apps will be updated with the next release of Marshmallow.
Lastly would installing these more recent Google apps interfere with future OTA updates?
Trev
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There are multiple misunderstandings in your post.
1. The APK Mirror links are safe to install, assuming you grab the correct ones. For instance, with Play Services, you need the 438 build with the N5 on Marshmallow.
2. Google will push these updates to your phone automatically, given enough time. You will never see update prompts for Play Store/Services, but they still update. You will see updates for the other Google apps.
3. The apps may or may not be updated with the next version of Android. I mean, Android will force an update to them, but the OTA may or may not have them included. I'll say no to this question.
3. Will installing them be of benefit? No. It's generally not dangerous either, though.
4. Does not interfere with OTA updates, as they are put on /data partition, not /system, where the OTA installs.

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[Completed] Play Store not detecting apps

Unjust updated CyanogenMod nightly, and it deleted my gapps.
Then, I got an Android l gapps package and installed that
Now I still have all my apps installed, but only chrome shows up
Now I don't know how to update my apps because I usually just press update all
Can someone help me fix 4th is problem?
I am using the same google account as used to previously install the apps
Jeffmagma said:
Unjust updated CyanogenMod nightly, and it deleted my gapps.
Then, I got an Android l gapps package and installed that
Now I still have all my apps installed, but only chrome shows up
Now I don't know how to update my apps because I usually just press update all
Can someone help me fix 4th is problem?
I am using the same google account as used to previously install the apps
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Here is a similar thread: Google Play not detecing installed apps and not-updated apps.
Maybe thi scan help in your case too.
If not, you may try different version of Gapps, such as this for KK ([GAPPS][4.4.x] OFFICIAL Up-to-Date PA-GOOGLE APPS (All ROM's) [2015-01-17]), or this for LP ([GAPPS][5.0.x][BETA] OFFICIAL Up-to-Date PA-GOOGLE APPS (All ROM's) [2015-01-16]).
They should work for CM too.
Good luck !
Thread closed and thank you.

[GAPPS][5.1.X][5.0.X][4.4.X] Open GApps for Stock

Introducing Open GApps for Stock
This package aims to help everyone that wants to integrate updates to the GApps into their ROM without the risks of Titanium Backup.
It was originally a fork of the work of TKruzze and it's now part of the Open GApps project.
Some things changed from the old PA GApps package to accommodate the installation on stock ROMs. The largest part of the changes is not visible to the user, but I would like to list them here:
• All the libchrome libs from /system/lib and /system/lib64 are now removed.
• The sizes of the apps are now directly measured from the zip, thus resulting in a more accurate estimation of the occupied space.
• The Google Email client (the one that became a stub following an update on the Play store) will be removed if Gmail is going to be installed.
• Android System WebView has been added to the Stock package.
The gapps-config functionality is still here and can be used to exclude some apps or to reduce the package to a smaller size.
GApps for Stock joined the Open GApps project and became Open GApps for Stock
It's just like the standard Open GApps stock package with the added ability to flash over Stock ROMs. This new package is called "fornexus" and is intended to use on Nexus devices with Stock ROMs from Google. Open GApps for stock is now included in the main code of the OpenGApps project, so you can now flash the stock package or smaller ones directly on your Nexus device. The compatibility with other ROMs is not guaranteed, but you can ask for help here (and not in the Open GApps thread) providing the debug logs (found in the same folder of the ZIP file) and I can tell you if your problem derives from a complete incompatibility or can be solved by me.
Download available now! (Post #3)
FAQ:
Some Frequently asked Questions about the Open GApps package can be found here. If you don't find your question in the FAQs, you can post it here and you will be answered.
This post will be populated with the time as questions arise.
Thanks to the joining with the Open GApps project, this package is now available for both arm and arm64 devices, from Android 4.4 KitKat to Android 5.1 Lollipop.
Download:
You can find the latest version from the website OpenGApps.org
You can download now any package and if a Stock ROM is detected, it will switch to the "for Stock" mode.
Gapps for Stock 20150501 released
Changelog:
• The package has been tested (on my Nexus 5 using gapps-config to reduce the size) and all went fine. I can say it's safe to install.
• Google Play Music updated to version 5.9.1853R.1893462
• Google Play Newsstand updated to version 3.4.0 (2015040709)
• Google App (Search) updated to version 4.5.13.19.arm
• Maps updated to version 9.8.1
So are these gapps only for version 5.0.1? They will not flash on 5.1.1.
Yes, 5.0 only, 5.1 version will come out in the near future.
Bravo cumpà
A few suggestions:
- Mega.co.nz links are quite hard to download from smartphone (you need the app, it doesn't work using the browser)... I suggest to use androidfilehost instead
- Take a look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/pa-gapps-continuation-t3098071 ... maybe you can join efforts and create a team
hi nice work
does it also contains 64bit apps
provolinoo said:
Mega.co.nz links are quite hard to download from smartphone (you need the app, it doesn't work using the browser)...
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You don't need the app. Just enable "request desktop site" in Chrome settings.
Gapps for Stock 20150525 released
Changelog:
• Android System WebView updated to version 43.0.2357.76
• Docs updated to version 1.4.192.11.36
• Drive updated to version 2.2.183.17.36
• Exchange Services updated to version 6.5-1791555
• Gmail updated to version 5.2.93937770
• Google Play Books updated to version 3.4.9
• Google Play Games updated to version 3.0.11 (1917563-03X)
• Google Play Movies updated to version 3.8.8
• Google Play Music updated to version 5.9.1854R.1904527
• Google Play Newsstand updated to version 3.4.0 (2015040712)
• Google Play services updated to version 7.5.71 (1955121-43X)
• Google Play Store updated to version 5.5.12
• Google App (Search) updated to version 4.6.10.19.arm
• Google+ updated to version 5.5.0.93566200
• Keep updated to version 3.1.204.00
• Maps updated to version 9.9.0
• Sheets updated to version 1.4.192.08.36
• Slides updated to version 1.2.192.12.36
• Sound Search downgraded to version 1.1.8
• TalkBack updated to version 4.2.0
• YouTube updated to version 10.20.55
Thanks for your helpful information.
Nice work on this! I've been seriously contemplating a package that does exactly this, but that hardly seems necessary now. Good luck with the project. Mind if I link your thread from our FAQ?
TKruzze said:
Nice work on this! I've been seriously contemplating a package that does exactly this, but that hardly seems necessary now. Good luck with the project. Mind if I link your thread from our FAQ?
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Thank you for your appreciation. I have no problem at all, feel free to link this thread.
Gapps for Stock 20150529 released
Changelog:
• Android System WebView updated to version 43.0.2357.86
• Chrome updated to version 43.0.2357.78
• Fit added to Full and Stock package
• Google+ updated to version 5.6.0.94508375
• Google Play Store updated to version 5.6.6
• Photos added to Stock package
hi!
great idea, finally!
i tried the stock_gapps-5.0.1-20150529 package on stock OnePlus cm12S latest official rom, and have FC on both gmail and calendar just after boot... attach logs...
as i was on a different gapps package, i've done what usually needs to be done:
wipe cache+dalvik+system
flashed stock rom+gapps (+kernel, mooab and supersu)
wipe cache+dalvik again
mrshark said:
hi!
great idea, finally!
i tried the stock_gapps-5.0.1-20150529 package on stock OnePlus cm12S latest official rom, and have FC on both gmail and calendar just after boot... attach logs...
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The problem is that your ROM includes some GApps in non standard paths and you now have Google Calendar and Gmail installed two times in /system. Can you test if also Google CloudPrint is crashing while I build and upload the new package?
Rapper_skull said:
The problem is that your ROM includes some GApps in non standard paths and you now have Google Calendar and Gmail installed two times in /system. Can you test if also Google CloudPrint is crashing while I build and upload the new package?
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never activated it, even if installed, but the constant FCs were of gmail and calendar... i can't try now, passed 2 hours in testing and now battery is gone and charging
do you plan to fix this, if you can? Other gapps packages don't install at all or i've to remove many apps because they fill the system partition (even if i successfully flashed about EVERYTHING using your package)...
mrshark said:
never activated it, even if installed, but the constant FCs were of gmail and calendar... i can't try now, passed 2 hours in testing and now battery is gone and charging
do you plan to fix this, if you can? Other gapps packages don't install at all or i've to remove many apps because they fill the system partition (even if i successfully flashed about EVERYTHING using your package)...
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GApps are meant to be installed on top of AOSP ROMs that do not include already some of the Google Apps. Your ROM is not an AOSP ROM, but my package is meant to be installed on top of Stock ROMs, that already include GApps. The problem is that your ROM not only includes some GApps, but they're also in the wrong location, and installing a GApps package would bring to conflicts. I updated my package to remove the GApps installed in your ROM too, so that there should be no more FCs. Also you'll gain another 34MB of space to include even more GApps to your config (you don't have to exclude TalkBack and Messenger anymore if you want). The updated package is currently uploading and will be available tomorrow or later today, depending on your timezone.
Rapper_skull said:
GApps are meant to be installed on top of AOSP ROMs that do not include already some of the Google Apps. Your ROM is not an AOSP ROM, but my package is meant to be installed on top of Stock ROMs, that already include GApps. The problem is that your ROM not only includes some GApps, but they're also in the wrong location, and installing a GApps package would bring to conflicts. I updated my package to remove the GApps installed in your ROM too, so that there should be no more FCs. Also you'll gain another 34MB of space to include even more GApps to your config (you don't have to exclude TalkBack and Messenger anymore if you want). The updated package is currently uploading and will be available tomorrow or later today, depending on your timezone.
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thanks a lot, you're great! There's no other packages that allow to keep gapps in rom updated in stock roms that already have them, like OPO cm12s...
i didn't remove those apps for lack of space (there are STILL 136mbs free, even though i flashed the big STOCK package and other personal stuff like franco kernel, mooab adblocker, maxxaudio and supersu, too)... i removed talkback because don't use it, and messenger because i use hangout, instead
what do you think of EMAIL? in stock rom it's named EMAIL, but it's really BOXER, the email client made by cyanogen and released as full app just for OPO... do i have to explicit put a line like "+Email" in config or it's left untouched, as email is the stub for the old email client made by google?
tomorrow i'll download and flash your new gapps package, thanks again!
mrshark said:
thanks a lot, you're great! There's no other packages that allow to keep gapps in rom updated in stock roms that already have them, like OPO cm12s...
i didn't remove those apps for lack of space (there are STILL 136mbs free, even though i flashed the big STOCK package and other personal stuff like franco kernel, mooab adblocker, maxxaudio and supersu, too)... i removed talkback because don't use it, and messenger because i use hangout, instead
what do you think of EMAIL? in stock rom it's named EMAIL, but it's really BOXER, the email client made by cyanogen and released as full app just for OPO... do i have to explicit put a line like "+Email" in config or it's left untouched, as email is the stub for the old email client made by google?
tomorrow i'll download and flash your new gapps package, thanks again!
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Boxer will not be removed and +Email is unnecessary. However I added the Boxer keyword to remove the CM Email client if someone wants to.

Install Google Apps packages on Oreo but not with any GApps .zip file

I'm trying to connect to my Google Account on Android Oreo (no matter what build), but the wizard freezes all the time on Checking for Updates and the Play Services FC. I tried a few GApps packages, from Delta to Open, from Pico to Aroma, but with no success.
So, I'm asking you: is there an alternative for Android Oreo to install basic Google Apps packages (Services Framework, Account Management, Play Store, Contacts, Calendar, Data Sync etc.) without using any GApps packages available? In the past, right to Nougat, I've successfully used a Google Installer apk that managed to install the above basic services from Google, but it's not working anymore on Oreo.
cris2d2 said:
I'm trying to connect to my Google Account on Android Oreo (no matter what build), but the wizard freezes all the time on Checking for Updates and the Play Services FC. I tried a few GApps packages, from Delta to Open, from Pico to Aroma, but with no success.
So, I'm asking you: is there an alternative for Android Oreo to install basic Google Apps packages (Services Framework, Account Management, Play Store, Contacts, Calendar, Data Sync etc.) without using any GApps packages available? In the past, right to Nougat, I've successfully used a Google Installer apk that managed to install the above basic services from Google, but it's not working anymore on Oreo.
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which oreo version that you use in your phone? 8.0 or 8.1
Fariku said:
which oreo version that you use in your phone? 8.0 or 8.1
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Well, I've discovered Gapps Pico version from here, it works every time in both Oreo releases.
So, this kinda answers my first question
cris2d2 said:
Well, I've discovered Gapps Pico version from here, it works every time in both Oreo releases.
So, this kinda answers my first question
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check opengapps.org bro, now gapps for 8.0 and 8.1 is avaible there

What is the best way to install playstore and google services on china version?

Hi i have ordered a v10 but i wanted a black one, so had to order the chinese version BKL-AL20, can someone advise me the best and correct way to install the play services, also would i have to reinstall the google services every time i do an ota update?
Thanks in advance
kuljit55 said:
Hi i have ordered a v10 but i wanted a black one, so had to order the chinese version BKL-AL20, can someone advise me the best and correct way to install the play services, also would i have to reinstall the google services every time i do an ota update?
Thanks in advance
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Just download the Google play apk off a trusted site (i.e xda). Then the other apps off Google play.. Unless the update wipes data.. No you do not have to reinstall.
If you do have a system wipe, just keep Google play apk on your ex SD card.
Enjoy
br54 said:
Just download the Google play apk off a trusted site (i.e xda). Then the other apps off Google play.. Unless the update wipes data.. No you do not have to reinstall.
If you do have a system wipe, just keep Google play apk on your ex SD card.
Enjoy
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Thanks for you reply, much appreciated, I was wondering however do i need to also install google framework, services etc, as i a have read simply installing play store on a Chinese version is not enough and a number of google installers exist like gms core, however there seems to be a number of people complaining of compatibility problems therefor i was wondering if when my phone comes, i would have major probs installing google apps.
initially i was simply hoping to flash a official stock eu rom, however someone on this forum said that would void warranty, which i was surprised because coming from back to back Samsungs, flashing a stock ROM of another region was not a problem as it was official.
thanks
There I believe if you download those APK.. All that will be included
Like Facebook.. It's all included
You will have to install Google games or other Google related stuff individually... If something is needed Google will tell you, then just go to play and install.
My pleasure to help... Let me know if you need further assistance.
As for honors warranty policy... That's their call, I myself come from a long line of Samsung's.
Yes they are more flash friendly.
Other than that..idk
Good luck cheers

Question cant update google play system

i saw many articles about this iisue but nothing help
im on the snapdragon model and on the latest formware 1 december
but still im on 7 jully google play service update and when i check for update it say its up to date
what can i do any help thx?
I found this (Google Main Components) while Googling the same subject & loaded it on mine that was stuck on October 2022 GPS update.
Main components 2022-11-01 S+ (Android 12+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Main components 2022-11-01 S+ (Android 12+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Not sure why some people get stuck on old versions, or, what this does exactly.
Hopefully, someone will chime in on the details.
KOLIOSIS said:
I found this (Google Main Components) while Googling the same subject & loaded it on mine that was stuck on October 2022 GPS update.
Main components 2022-11-01 S+ (Android 12+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Main components 2022-11-01 S+ (Android 12+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Not sure why some people get stuck on old versions, or, what this does exactly.
Hopefully, someone will chime in on the details.
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Not worth the bother. See
Post in thread '[HOW-TO] Update google play system update manually on any android phone 10+' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...on-any-android-phone-10.4197723/post-84447349
raul6 said:
Not worth the bother. See
Post in thread '[HOW-TO] Update google play system update manually on any android phone 10+' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...on-any-android-phone-10.4197723/post-84447349
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THX for the info. I was able to delete it w/the ADB command & now I'm back on an even older update (July 2022),same as the OP.
I tried it since it was from a trustworthy source (APK MIRROR), otherwise, I'd ignored it.
Now, I'm going to try something else, mentioned in another thread that was referenced in the link you posted (delete all but one Google account from phone, clear cache & data from Google Play Services & reboot) , see if I get caught up & back on the normal update frequency.
raul6 said:
Not worth the bother. See
Post in thread '[HOW-TO] Update google play system update manually on any android phone 10+' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...on-any-android-phone-10.4197723/post-84447349
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i didnt find people just say they have problem didnt find the fix plz help thx
i cant clear google play service data i have option when i go into the app storage i need to go to manage storage then clear data but it not clear to 0 im still got 37 mb how to clear this?
on google play store i dont have google play service app?
nosferatu123 said:
on google play store i dont have google play service app?
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You'll have to access that through your phone's settings. Settings > Apps (System Apps) > Google Play Services
KOLIOSIS said:
You'll have to access that through your phone's settings. Settings > Apps > Google Play Services
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sure from the phone but i clear google play services data and it still stay on 37 mb i cant clear all i did everything and nothing im stuck on jully update
i even join the google play services beta and update the app but still not update to the play services when you check still on jully
nosferatu123 said:
sure from the phone but i clear google play services data and it still stay on 37 mb i cant clear all i did everything and nothing im stuck on jully update
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I'm on the July 2022 update as well.
Again, IDK why some people are stuck on an out-of-date GPS version.
My phone is a carrier version (T-Mobile US, model SM-S908U) but, I have flashed it to the US Unlocked model , SM-S908U1 w/XAA firmware.
IDK if that has anything to do with the delayed GPS updates, but, I'm stopping short of flashing back to the original firmware.
If I get updated, I'll post the details here....
I don't know if this could be related, but in my S22 ultra Android 13 I noticed that the Google Installer was being battery optimized, that is, was put in deep suspension. I just set no optimization for this app, and will wait to see if an upgrade for Google Play appears (I'm in December 5 version).
So I'm having the same issues on my Galaxy S22 Ultra US Snapdragon SM-S908U1 (Bought unlocked off Samsung) using with T-Mobile Sim..
My Play Systems Update is stuck on July 2022. Security Update is on December 2022. All Google Apps unusable . It tells me that I need to update Google Play Systems but when I search for update nothing...
Has anyone found a fix for this? I tried the whole ApkMirror module thing and it only updates the date not the actual software. I ended up doing factory reset a few days later and that still didn't fix anything.
By the way, make sure Find My Phone doesn't have Device Admin privileged or you won't be able to clear data and cache of Google Play Services. After revoking that privilege you can uninstall updates.
Anyways. I tried it all. Nothing works.
bingblop said:
So I'm having the same issues on my Galaxy S22 Ultra US Snapdragon SM-S908U1 (Bought unlocked off Samsung) using with T-Mobile Sim..
My Play Systems Update is stuck on July 2022. Security Update is on December 2022. All Google Apps unusable . It tells me that I need to update Google Play Systems but when I search for update nothing...
Has anyone found a fix for this? I tried the whole ApkMirror module thing and it only updates the date not the actual software. I ended up doing factory reset a few days later and that still didn't fix anything.
By the way, make sure Find My Phone doesn't have Device Admin privileged or you won't be able to clear data and cache of Google Play Services. After revoking that privilege you can uninstall updates.
Anyways. I tried it all. Nothing works.
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I had that problem too.
My solution that worked for me.
1. Downgrade from android 13 to android 12
2. after booting up the phone with android 12, i did a google play system update. after that it was November.
3. updated to android 13
installed this google apk https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/main-components/main-components-2022-11-01-r-release/ then it got updated to nov patch
Thor1964 said:
I had that problem too.
My solution that worked for me.
1. Downgrade from android 13 to android 12
2. after booting up the phone with android 12, i did a google play system update. after that it was November.
3. updated to android 13
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THX for the heads-up,I'm in the process of doing this right now.
IDK if you had to factory reset to downgrade,but,when I downgraded to Android 12,my phone wouldn't boot until after I selected factory reset in recovery.
Not a biggie,just thought I'd pass it along to others who may be interested.
KOLIOSIS said:
THX for the heads-up,I'm in the process of doing this right now.
IDK if you had to factory reset to downgrade,but,when I downgraded to Android 12,my phone wouldn't boot until after I selected factory reset in recovery.
Not a biggie,just thought I'd pass it along to others who may be interested.
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Let me know if this works for you too.
harsha.pic said:
installed this google apk https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/main-components/main-components-2022-11-01-r-release/ then it got updated to nov patch
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This doesn't actually update the software, only the date it thinks it is. This isn't a fix.
bingblop said:
Let me know if this works for you too.
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Yes,it worked perfectly. Currently on November 2022 Google Play Services update.
KOLIOSIS said:
Yes,it worked perfectly. Currently on November 2022 Google Play Services update.
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That seems kinda extreme, going through a factory reset and Android 12 for that update. I understand it's a security update, but seems that Samsung (and/or Google) should get their **** together and figure out this one.

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