installing lollipop apps on jellybean? - General Questions and Answers

Hi,
Theres some apps I want to try on my SMP, but I am receiving parsing error when trying to install. I think this is because their minimum requirement is lollipop but ib have jb. Is there a way to force them to install?
I'm aware the apps still might not work once installed, but I want to be able to give them a go.
Thanks

I'm not sure there is a way to force an app that has an os requirements. Remember some newest apps need certain hardware in new phones in oder to run so maybe your phone does not support the features the apps need.
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Thanks, yeah if I managed to install it and it didn't run due to hardware requirements then I'd just have to deal with it. It's just frustrating to not be able to try I guess.

Update: I downloaded betterbatterystats and that says *backup* is keeping my phone awake. Heaps of hits on that on google so hopefully I'll be able to sort it out

obsidianwings said:
Hi,
Theres some apps I want to try on my SMP, but I am receiving parsing error when trying to install. I think this is because their minimum requirement is lollipop but ib have jb. Is there a way to force them to install?
I'm aware the apps still might not work once installed, but I want to be able to give them a go.
Thanks
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You can't install an application that requires an API lever major then the API level of your phone. But you can try to install a custom rom for your device that upgrades it to Lollipop :good:

joe2k01 said:
You can't install an application that requires an API lever major then the API level of your phone. But you can try to install a custom rom for your device that upgrades it to Lollipop :good:
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Thank you

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[Q] Issues with JB

Hi, I have a TF700 and it was working perfectly out the box, i recently updated to JB 4.2.1 (Build number : 10.6.1.14.10) and I have been experiencing issues such as major delay, lagging, freezing, even after a cold boot. I have attempted factory reset. I have considered downgrading but I have also been looking at Custom ROMs, I would rather not use these Customs ROMs as I am still under warentee. But I will if need be. Could anyone point me in the right direction as to making JB more responsive? If not, what would be a good Custom ROM?
Thanks in advance
Are you saying even after a factory reset and without installing any apps, Android is freezing and lagging on you?
On stock you could:
Factory reset and manually re-flash the firmware (but you basically did that already)
Disable any bloatware yo are not using
Try the app Greenify to stop unwanted services and apps from running
For a custom rom my vote goes for CROMi-X 5.2.4. Totally stable and because it is based on Asus' own firmware everything works as intended. Look for the thread in Development
Equin0x said:
Hi, I have a TF700 and it was working perfectly out the box, i recently updated to JB 4.2.1 (Build number : 10.6.1.14.10) and I have been experiencing issues such as major delay, lagging, freezing, even after a cold boot. I have attempted factory reset. I have considered downgrading but I have also been looking at Custom ROMs, I would rather not use these Customs ROMs as I am still under warentee. But I will if need be. Could anyone point me in the right direction as to making JB more responsive? If not, what would be a good Custom ROM?
Thanks in advance
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Did you update it OTA?
LetMeKnow said:
Did you update it OTA?
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Yes, originally I did, but I downloaded the .zip firmware and manually installed as well. Nothing has helped
berndblb said:
Are you saying even after a factory reset and without installing any apps, Android is freezing and lagging on you?
On stock you could:
Factory reset and manually re-flash the firmware (but you basically did that already)
Disable any bloatware yo are not using
Try the app Greenify to stop unwanted services and apps from running
For a custom rom my vote goes for CROMi-X 5.2.4. Totally stable and because it is based on Asus' own firmware everything works as intended. Look for the thread in Development
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Thank you very much! Yes, android was laggy after a fresh install! I will try the Greenify app, if that doesnt work, the custom firmware looks like my only choice. Thanks

**AsusMemoPad** ..help!..

hi everyone!
i need help for fixing a small issue i have now that i have rooted my Asus Memo Pad 8..
problem: i rooted my tablet, then i used Clean master (or something like that..) to delete some pre-installed apps like zinio, maps, etc.. but i realize now that i shouldnt have done that!..well..not yet anyway!..
because, when i scan for updates, it finds one, so i try to update, it download the 27MB update, then i tap to install it, so the device reboots, then i see the Android guy installing the update..then i see it on his back with ''error'' ...
...i'm pretty sure the reason the update fails is because of the deleted/missing apps that the update may be looking for, to update..:silly:
what i need: i would love if someone could write me a list, or take screenshots of their AsusMemoPad8 to show me all the apps that was pre-installed on this tablet, so that i can load them back to be able to perform the update. ...hoping it will solve this issue so i can update it, to then start making a rom for this one..
question..maybe..: what else could cause this kind of error while an update?
..i hope someone will be able to help me out on this one :highfive:
thanks!
-P2P.
puss2puss said:
hi everyone!
i need help for fixing a small issue i have now that i have rooted my Asus Memo Pad 8..
problem: i rooted my tablet, then i used Clean master (or something like that..) to delete some pre-installed apps like zinio, maps, etc.. but i realize now that i shouldnt have done that!..well..not yet anyway!..
because, when i scan for updates, it finds one, so i try to update, it download the 27MB update, then i tap to install it, so the device reboots, then i see the Android guy installing the update..then i see it on his back with ''error'' ...
...i'm pretty sure the reason the update fails is because of the deleted/missing apps that the update may be looking for, to update..:silly:
what i need: i would love if someone could write me a list, or take screenshots of their AsusMemoPad8 to show me all the apps that was pre-installed on this tablet, so that i can load them back to be able to perform the update. ...hoping it will solve this issue so i can update it, to then start making a rom for this one..
question..maybe..: what else could cause this kind of error while an update?
..i hope someone will be able to help me out on this one :highfive:
thanks!
-P2P.
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You're lucky if that will really fix the issue and you don't need to reinstall full rom
LS.xD said:
You're lucky if that will really fix the issue and you don't need to reinstall full rom
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its worth the try and beside, there's a huge chance that it will solve it, since i dont see any other reason why the update wont install completly.
. its still 100% fonctionnal..just wont finish the update..
..i surely hope someone will be able to help me by telling me all the apps that came with this tab, so that i can atleast try to put them back to see if it will allow the update to finish..:highfive:
..no-one?..
..i just want to update the device.. perhaps someone have another theory for why it wont update the kernel?

[Q] Android L Troubleshooting Problems | NO ROOT

Hi Guys,
The Moment i updated my MOTO G to Android L i am facing some problems.
i don't know much about Rooting & i am a unrooted user.
#Spirit1: Real FM Radio 4 AOSP - Not opening on Android L.
Before Android L, same was running perfectly on KitKat.
Please find attached error snapshot.
Please suggest a FM Radio App that doesn't uses internet on Android L without being rooted.
[Stock FM Radio doesn't switch channels via Default Headsets]
#MX Player Pro- Not Opening.
I also tried to install a newer version of MX Player PRO but it was giving a POPUP ERROR "APP NOT INSTALLED".
#Smart App Protector- Not Locking Apps Now
Uninstall older versions and install latest ones from their official app stores
Guru.Eclairs said:
Uninstall older versions and install latest ones from their official app stores
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try to clear cache.
as you have not rooted , i guess you also haven't unlocked bootloader.
Then try to reset factory.
If problem not solved go to motocare.
They'll reflash lollipop
Guru.Eclairs said:
Uninstall older versions and install latest ones from their official app stores
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Dude i already tried this but no help
Do those apps require root to work? If they do, you could unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and flash supersu from recovery to get root.
audit13 said:
Do those apps require root to work? If they do, you could unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and flash supersu from recovery to get root.
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Dude they are just normal apps.
Like spirit 1 real aosp not working.
MX player not working & newer version not getting installed.
Smart app protector no more locking apps.
Dictionary not finding any word meaning.
The worst part is that I am not that technically advanced
To understand root bootloader custom recovery etc.
spicynitin said:
Dude they are just normal apps.
Like spirit 1 real aosp not working.
MX player not working & newer version not getting installed.
Smart app protector no more locking apps.
Dictionary not finding any word meaning.
The worst part is that I am not that technically advanced
To understand root bootloader custom recovery etc.
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I'm not familiar with those apps so that's why I asked.
Maybe they have not been updated to work with Lollipop.
audit13 said:
I'm not familiar with those apps so that's why I asked.
Maybe they have not been updated to work with Lollipop.
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yaa perhaps this is the only reason.

Android Pay

So I downloaded the new Android Pay app last night, but it doesn't seem to work if you have a custom ROM installed. I have a T-Mobile phone and I'm currently on Resurrection Lollipop (CM 12.1 based) and it gives me the error "Google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is Android compatible".
This needs to change.
UPDATE - I found a workaround that *may* help out. Go into SuperSU and disable root (or disable however you want), try adding your cards again, and then go re-enable root. This has worked for many people on other phones with this error, but it didn't help on my T-Mobile S4
Let me know if you get it to work on another ROM (or even if it works at all on stock right now) or if you have a workaround for this.
Dowload - http://www.mediafire.com/download/1b..._930000657.apk
is not working on official at&t rom 5.0.2 FC android System
Edgardo Regazzoni said:
is not working on official at&t rom 5.0.2 FC android System
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Does it give the same error?

is there any alternative to xposed framework?

Xposed framework is not yet ready for Android 7, so i was thinking if there is any alternative to xposed framework. If there is, plz let me know. Thanks in advance.
only thing that can be done now is wait
Wait... and pray they can even make it work. The developers of Xposed Framework have said soon this method will no longer work, in fact, if you remember last year when Marshmallow came out it was several months and the devs almost shut down Xposed and gave up, but got a lucky break. It might move forward for Nougat, or could stop here... either way, it won't last much longer. Better get used to stock Android or custom ROMs.
acejavelin said:
Wait... and pray they can even make it work. The developers of Xposed Framework have said soon this method will no longer work, in fact, if you remember last year when Marshmallow came out it was several months and the devs almost shut down Xposed and gave up, but got a lucky break. It might move forward for Nougat, or could stop here... either way, it won't last much longer. Better get used to stock Android or custom ROMs.
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Thanks for the information, already using custom rom but there are some apps which asks for xposed framework to work.
manmali said:
Thanks for the information, already using custom rom but there are some apps which asks for xposed framework to work.
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Ah... I assume you mean Greenify with its ability to hibernate system apps (everything else works in Greenify w/o Xposed except that), but Marshmallow and Nougat really don't need that anyway with Doze mode.
Still, Xposed is a dying thing, security in Android is getting tighter everyday, and that won't stop... And since Xposed is only intended for stock ROMs, as more and more security holes get closed, it makes it harder and harder to keep system-level mods working. Xposed is not intended for custom ROMs.
acejavelin said:
Ah... I assume you mean Greenify with its ability to hibernate system apps (everything else works in Greenify w/o Xposed except that), but Marshmallow and Nougat really don't need that anyway with Doze mode.
Still, Xposed is a dying thing, security in Android is getting tighter everyday, and that won't stop... And since Xposed is only intended for stock ROMs, as more and more security holes get closed, it makes it harder and harder to keep system-level mods working. Xposed is not intended for custom ROMs.
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I didn't know this all, thanks for sharing. There are lot of apps (xposed modules) in play store ,is there any way to make them work in custom rom??
manmali said:
I didn't know this all, thanks for sharing. There are lot of apps (xposed modules) in play store ,is there any way to make them work in custom rom??
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I didn't say it won't work, it's not supported... Xposed is not currently compatible with Nougat, it might be later or may not, just have to wait and see. Xposed was only intended for and supported on stock roms.
Xposed works by modifying the operating system framework, basically the structure of the components and how they are displayed... And most devices share a common, stock (or nearly stock) framework from the AOSP code base, Xposed works by modifying this on the fly to do things like replacing the battery icon or allowing you to hibernate system apps... This is all fine and dandy until you try to get it to make changes to a system that uses a modified framework already, like a custom ROM, depending on what it tries to do it may be successful or may cause the device to come to a crashing halt and be unbootable, or just cause weird little quirks that don't make sense, but it has tried to change something that was already changed causing an unpredictable mixture. This is why custom rom developers won't even look at a problem if Xposed is installed.
So the answer is, it might work, might not, but it's an unsupported configuration on ever custom ROM out there and you are on your own with it. Make sure to make backups, cross your fingers and make only absolutely necessary changes.

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