Good morning all,
I managed to delete my Downloads and (probably also Download Manager) app on the Huawei 4X running 4.2.2.
Now, I can't update anything in Google Play, or download any files. Hardware reset was of no use.
The device is rooted.
Would anyone be able to extract the APKs (using APK extractor) of those two system apps?
Or point in me in a direction where I can get them.
Many thanks.
Addendum
There is a detailed help section on this topic on the Google Website. I had tried all the steps with no success.
Related
This is a reference thread to consolidate all the helpful information in the main Entourage Pocket Edge Development thread. If you have questions regarding the material posted here or need troubleshooting assistance, POST THERE instead of in this thread. I would like to keep this thread more as an index.
Many thanks to the original authors of the posts linked here. I'm just referencing them. They were the folks who did the real work figuring this stuff out. If you get a chance, hit the Thanks button on their posts. Especial thanks to kennyminot & brianb5010, who pioneered getting a working Market.
Nifty Things To Do with the PE:
Install the Amazon App Store
Entourage has closed its doors and will no longer be offering its meager selection of apps through the Store that comes pre-loaded on the device. They recommend installing the Amazon App Store. I do too because it's probably the easiest way to get z4root to root your device.
Root Your Device
Install z4root from the Amazon App Store and select the Permanent Root option. The app does the rest. So easy!
Sideload Apps from Your Computer or Another Android Device
Method 1: Download the apk to your computer and then connect your PE to the computer via USB. Mount your PE and transfer the apk file from your computer to your PE. Unmount PE, locate the transferred apk, click on it to install.
Method 2: You must have a Dropbox account for this to work. On your other Android device or your PC, place the desired apk in your Dropbox. Access Dropbox on your PE via the app or via the Dropbox webpage and download the file. Locate the apk on your PE (usually in sdcard/dropbox) and click to install.
Backup/Restore Your Apps
Install Titanium Backup from the Amazon App Store (or sideload it from another source). Titanium Backup is a Swiss Army Knife app. It does many many useful things, including backup your apps with all their settings. IMO, it's worth every penny for the Pro version. Having a working copy of Titanium Backup is necessary for getting Google apps up and running on this device.
Get Google Apps Working
Yes, you can get Android Market, Gmail, Calendar Sync, etc working on the PE. Detailed instructions are HERE.
Switch Internal Memory & SD
Restore Your System
If you mess up your device or simply want to return to factory settings, follow the instructions HERE. Note: restoring via this update.zip will revert your PE back to Dingo (Android 1.6). It's a good idea to download the update file now to have on hand in case of emergency because Entourage is discontinuing the PE and it's not known how long the related websites will remain available. Click HERE to download the Ermine update.zip so you won't be stuck on Dingo if you need to restore. Thanks to the geniuses on MobileRead Forums for discovering the download link for Ermine.
Have a suggestion for something that should be in this index? Have a clearer way of explaining how to do something? Post in this thread or PM me.
Need help? Post here.
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"Get Google Apps Working
Yes, you can get Android Market, Gmail, Calendar Sync, etc working on the PE. Detailed instructions are HERE."
The link is dead.
hi everybody,
i cant install google play store on my dell venue 3840 (from dell store in shanghai) ... i tried several time to install the market by different .apk but same result... when i try to launch play store the screen become white 2 second and the app is closed by he self
some idea???
need root the device? if yes which guide i need follow?
thanks in advance
below the tablet information
softare nenue8 3840-v215-150305-nomodem
numero build ytd802a153015
vandroid 4.4.4
jordans12 said:
hi everybody,
i cant install google play store on my dell venue 3840 (from dell store in shanghai) ... i tried several time to install the market by different .apk but same result... when i try to launch play store the screen become white 2 second and the app is closed by he self
some idea???
need root the device? if yes which guide i need follow?
thanks in advance
below the tablet information
softare nenue8 3840-v215-150305-nomodem
numero build ytd802a153015
vandroid 4.4.4
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...we can root this device?
whether previously able to install playstore ?
the quick way, try factory data reset (backup you data because it will erase data on phone). and try download playstore again.
Before trying to root back up your data, then try following this guide to root your tablet. Then once rooted you need to install SuperSu.apk (only trustworthy place besides Google play I could find the apk only and not a zip )here to be abke to grant apps root access. Then use a file explorer that can have root acces (I suggest ES File Explorer) to move the Google play .apk and Google play services .apk files (you should be able to download them from apkmirror or similar sight) into /system/priv-app/ using a file explorer with root acces and reboot and Google Play should work. If you have any problems rooting please post your problems in the thread I linked or search the forums.
The-10th-Doctor said:
Before trying to root back up your data, then try following this guide to root your tablet. Then once rooted you need to install SuperSu.apk (only trustworthy place besides Google play I could find the apk only and not a zip )here to be abke to grant apps root access. Then use a file explorer that can have root acces (I suggest ES File Explorer) to move the Google play .apk and Google play services .apk files (you should be able to download them from apkmirror or similar sight) into /system/priv-app/ using a file explorer with root acces and reboot and Google Play should work. If you have any problems rooting please post your problems in the thread I linked or search the forums.
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thank for the reply!!!!!
: rolleyes:... i read the guide but i cat open this " Dell Tablet Flash notes Version 1.0, August 06, 2014....
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jordans12 said:
thank for the reply!!!!!
: rolleyes:... i read the guide but i cat open this " Dell Tablet Flash notes Version 1.0, August 06, 2014....
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First I noticed that your build version (YTD802a153015) is different than the one you need for this guide to work (Build YTP802A128630). To fix this go under Settings->About Device->Check for Updates (may be called something slightly different) and check for an update and if there is one install it and you should be on the correct build (YTP802A128630).
And the link seems to be broken, so I did some searching and I was able to find it directly from dell here.
thank you for your reply !!!
i tried to search some updates but is not available
how can do? hom many risk there are to root the device with different build?
thanks in advance
Hey guys,
I've read somewhere that those two apps "com.facebook.system" & "com.facebook.appmanager" can be safely uninstalled if Facebook was not needed.
So I removed them since they don't have disable option.
Then, I came across Oculus Store only to find out it needs them in order to work !!
Now, Oculus wants to update by restoring Facebook's AppManager but the problem is that it can't complete the update process which made me stuck in there!
Could someone please upload those 2 apps for me so I can reinstall them? I'm on Lollipop 5.1.1
Or maybe something else could fix this thing?
Your help would definitely save me.
Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
Salaam
salam2012 said:
Hey guys,
I've read somewhere that those two apps "com.facebook.system" & "com.facebook.appmanager" can be safely uninstalled if Facebook was not needed.
So I removed them since they don't have disable option.
Then, I came across Oculus Store only to find out it needs them in order to work !!
Now, Oculus wants to update by restoring Facebook's AppManager but the problem is that it can't complete the update process which made me stuck in there!
Could someone please upload those 2 apps for me so I can reinstall them? I'm on Lollipop 5.1.1
Or maybe something else could fix this thing?
Your help would definitely save me.
Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
Salaam
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Had the same problem in my Note 5,
Assuming you're running stock odex, download any deodexed rom in your custom roms section of this forum, extract the required two apk files, and place them in app/ and priv-app/ as placed by default.
Reboot once and use the phone for a while. Deodexed apk will not work in your rom, but it will trigger the silent updates to install the updated version in data/app and you will see it shortly when you open application manager from settings.
Reboot afterwards and clear Dalvik-Cahe.
JazonX said:
Had the same problem in my Note 5,
Assuming you're running stock odex, download any deodexed rom in your custom roms section of this forum, extract the required two apk files, and place them in app/ and priv-app/ as placed by default.
Reboot once and use the phone for a while. Deodexed apk will not work in your rom, but it will trigger the silent updates to install the updated version in data/app and you will see it shortly when you open application manager from settings.
Reboot afterwards and clear Dalvik-Cahe.
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I couldn't find them in any rom since they get installed once plugging the Gear VR in for the first time!
So, I uninstalled Oculus & Oculus Home apps then re-plugged the Gear and Oculus installer started to download them back.
Once finished, Oculus Store opened normally and the problem was finally gone !!
Here's more info:
https://support.oculus.com/hc/en-us/articles/215892858-Inability-to-install-or-update-Gear-VR-software-and-applications
I have Android 7.0 on my Note 5. I'm trying to install an older version of Gmail (I have the Unknown Sources thing already turned on) . I have tried downloading the APK files from various sites, but every time I click "install" it always says it can't install the file because it's corrupt.
I've had a few updates since getting the Note (it's been about a year now since I got it from AT&T) and I think one of those updates may be what's causing it to stop installing the APKs. Obviously other changes have been made under the hood, but it has to be the OS because I could install APKs when I first got the phone (back when it had Marshmallow on it).
I've tried wiping the cache and even doing a factory reset and it still won't install the APK file. I've tried several APK files and I keep getting the same response; App not installed. The package appears to be corrupt.
What's really odd is yesterday I was reading an article and it mentioned installing a APK for Google Now integration with Nova Launcher. I thought what the heck and downloaded the APK. It installed without any problems. I got this APK from the same place (APKMirror) I was getting the older APK versions of Gmail. I wonder why this one worked and the Gmail ones didn't?
If anyone could help me out I would appreciate it.
Thanks.
I managed to install an older version of ES File Explorer this morning. I got it from the APKMirror webite. Unfortunately, none of the Gmail APKs will work. Obviously I can still install APK files, so I'm going to have to search around on some other sites and see if I can find a good one for Gmail.
Hi All,
I was wondering whether its currently possible to downgrade back to EMUI 9? I received my Mate 30 Pro today (Model LIO-AL00), and it came with Android 10 out of the box. It has also applied a bunch of updates and I am now on 10.0.0.135.
I have tried the various guides to side-load Gapps via the backup method. Whilst the Gapps install, I can't open them. LZplay also doesn't want to start. I've tried all sorts of guides (including: https://www.gearbest.com/blog/how-t...ll-google-apps-gms-on-huawei-mate-30-pro-8639) but they all fail.
I also stumbled across the thread that talks about using Virtual Exposed (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/microg-t3977821). I can get Virtual Exposed installed, and the play store installed, but it doesn't open either.
So, I was wondering whether its possible (somehow?) to downgrade back to EMUI 9, so that I can use the LZPLAY method?
Thanks!!
Don't need to go back to 9. You can still get playstore on emui 10. I did it yesterday. Guide section install Google Play guide works. Rithina is op
Thanks for the quick response! Could you tell me which method you used, and what version of EMUI you did it on? Feel free to send me a private message if you don't want to share it publicly. Thanks!
mictho100 said:
Thanks for the quick response! Could you tell me which method you used, and what version of EMUI you did it on? Feel free to send me a private message if you don't want to share it publicly. Thanks!
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Did it on emui 10. Look for install play services and playstore. Rithina is the person that posted it
kev15059 said:
Did it on emui 10. Look for install play services and playstore. Rithina is the person that posted it
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I had seen that post, and I had tried it yesterday without any luck.
This morning I reset the phone and started again. Following the link from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/install-gms-google-play-store-t3992095
I managed to restore the HiSuite backup (only apps and settings)
Installed Google Apps fine
Started LZplay, but then get connection errors (see screenshots)
Do I need to VPN into China for this to work? Because the phone is trying to get to https://api.lzplay.net, which no longer exists.
It also tries to go to http://configdownload.dbankcdn.com/ which is also throwing an error.
Any ideas?
mictho100 said:
I had seen that post, and I had tried it yesterday without any luck.
This morning I reset the phone and started again. Following the link from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/install-gms-google-play-store-t3992095
I managed to restore the HiSuite backup (only apps and settings)
Installed Google Apps fine
Started LZplay, but then get connection errors (see screenshots)
Do I need to VPN into China for this to work? Because the phone is trying to get to https://api.lzplay.net, which no longer exists.
It also tries to go to http://configdownload.dbankcdn.com/ which is also throwing an error.
Any ideas?
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Lzplay is meant to not work. Now close it and install all the Google system apps and play store. Give them all permissions they ask for.
lawtq said:
Lzplay is meant to not work. Now close it and install all the Google system apps and play store. Give them all permissions they ask for.
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Hi Mate, I have done that, but none of them work. These instructions all follow the same pattern, and I have tried 4x different methods now. None work.
NOTE one thing: I cannot use HiSuite 9.0.3_300 to restore the LZplay backup. I am forced to use 9.1.0_309OVE because of the Android version on my phone. That is the ONLY thing that deviates from the instructions!
This one doesn't work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...all-google-service-huawei-mate30-pro-t3992171
This one doesn't work: https://lmphotography641.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/installing-google-play-store-for-mate-30-pro/
I can get the backup restored and all apps installed, but they just don't work . I made this video show the situation; https://youtu.be/BkAxzTzwPuQ
Should this still work with a later version of HiSuite?
mictho100 said:
Hi Mate, I have done that, but none of them work. These instructions all follow the same pattern, and I have tried 4x different methods now. None work.
NOTE one thing: I cannot use HiSuite 9.0.3_300 to restore the LZplay backup. I am forced to use 9.1.0_309OVE because of the Android version on my phone. That is the ONLY thing that deviates from the instructions!
This one doesn't work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...all-google-service-huawei-mate30-pro-t3992171
This one doesn't work: https://lmphotography641.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/installing-google-play-store-for-mate-30-pro/
I can get the backup restored and all apps installed, but they just don't work . I made this video show the situation; https://youtu.be/BkAxzTzwPuQ
Should this still work with a later version of HiSuite?
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So lzplay has admin rights? Have you tired istalling the Google apps again over themselves without uninstalling them first?
lawtq said:
So lzplay has admin rights? Have you tired istalling the Google apps again over themselves without uninstalling them first?
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OK, I FINALLY managed to get it working. I followed these instructions:
Download and unzip the lzplay package (this contains the most important application data to be restored, please do not confuse with the newly downloaded lzplay package)
2, connect Hisuite (pc Huawei mobile phone assistant) click data recovery
3, find lzplay decompression package, only restore applications and data (only restore assistant application and application data, application data is the most important! application data is the most important! application data is the most important!) does not restore system settings!
4, restart the phone after data recovery
5, then download the corresponding version of the Google package and install (corresponding to the Google package and lzplay link below) Note: Install these Google packages based on all permissions
6. After the installation is complete, open the Google Service Assistant and activate the device manager.
7, restart the phone after activation is complete
8, open the settings drop-down to see if there is a google icon, if there is, then the installation is successful, if not, repeat the installation steps
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Open GMAIL first, register your account, and Google Play should then also start working.
The first couple of times I tried to either add a Gmail account or go directly to the Playstore, which didn't work. Now I opened Gmail, added my address, signed in and it all started working!
Thanks for all your input guys. Much appreciated!!