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[Q] Is my Android phone dead?-- Help!

I don't want to make a really long post so I'll get straight to the point:
I own a rooted ALCATEL OT-991d. So today I was scrolling through App Manager when I saw Google Services Framework. So the thing is, after the root, my phone started having errors I didn't have before. My download notifications in the System UI from the Browser and Google Play wont vanish. I'll press clear and after a time it's all going to vanish but after a few minutes or after I open Google Play it just goes back again.
So here's the problem: I thought that Google Services Framework was the culprit (I know that was very stupid of me. Now I know what it is for) so I deleted it. Actually I hesitated and cancelled the operation but it was too late. So I tried looking the solution up, but to no avail. I downloaded 3 types of the said Framework but it wont install. I kept on getting the "Application Not Installed" Error.
So now I did a Factory Reset. So everything worked fine, except for the Setup Wizard. I was able to set the language and such but when I came to the "Set Up Google Account" part, it kept of crashing (because Google Service Framework is already gone) thus a fruitless loop. Now I can't even use my phone at all 'cause I can't bypass the freaking Setup Wizard.
Any tips? I can't buy a new phone at the moment so I'm at my wits end here.
I'm sorry for the long post and if I violated anything, it's because I'm quite new here.
My phone is on Android 2.3.6. I didn't have a chance to check the baseband etc. 'cause I never knew this would happen. But if you guys need it I can check my sister's device since we have the same phone. Thanks!

Update
Okay I found a solution..
I want to install a new ROM but I don't know how. I downloaded something like an Android 2.3.6 ROM and when I try to install it it says the signing failed blah blah. Help? Do I have to wipe the phone of its stock ROM?
Can anyone provide me with a working ROM for Alcatel OT-991d? Stock ROM's fine.
Thanks!

Rui-Ren said:
Okay I found a solution..
I want to install a new ROM but I don't know how. I downloaded something like an Android 2.3.6 ROM and when I try to install it it says the signing failed blah blah. Help? Do I have to wipe the phone of its stock ROM?
Can anyone provide me with a working ROM for Alcatel OT-991d? Stock ROM's fine.
Thanks!
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When it says zip verification failed its because you need to install a custom recovery like Clockworkmod or TWRP in order to flash custom ROMs
And Mate, Always do some searching before asking a question! There's already a guide on xda-developers teaching how to flash the stock ROM on Alcatel OT-991d
Anyway, I hope your phone works! Good luck
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backb0ne5p1d0r said:
When it says zip verification failed its because you need to install a custom recovery like Clockworkmod or TWRP in order to flash custom ROMs
And Mate, Always do some searching before asking a question! There's already a guide on xda-developers teaching how to flash the stock ROM on Alcatel OT-991d
Anyway, I hope your phone works! Good luck
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Ah yes, my bad. I only learned of Clockworkmod after I posted this thread. Sorry
About the thread, is this the one you're referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162945

Rui-Ren said:
Ah yes, my bad. I only learned of Clockworkmod after I posted this thread. Sorry
About the thread, is this the one you're referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162945
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Yes That was the one i was referring to !
And don't be sorry , you didn't make any mistake

FIXED!
backb0ne5p1d0r said:
Yes That was the one i was referring to !
And don't be sorry , you didn't make any mistake
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Ah yes, I did check that thread. It was just for bricked phones.
I was able to fix it. I updated the ROM. I used Alcatel Upgrade S for it. :victory: The sad part is now I have to start all over again 'cause I had to perform a hard reset and I wiped the old ROM.
Lesson Learned: Never delete Google Services Framework

Rui-Ren said:
Ah yes, I did check that thread. It was just for bricked phones.
I was able to fix it. I updated the ROM. I used Alcatel Upgrade S for it. :victory: The sad part is now I have to start all over again 'cause I had to perform a hard reset and I wiped the old ROM.
Lesson Learned: Never delete Google Services Framework
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always have a nandroid backupin cwm and then play with system files

Unable to access my Google account due to com.android.gsf.login uninstalled

Helllo..
It's my first time to post in here. I accidentally uninstalled the gsf.login of my android. Where and how can I install it back?? Thanks
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roi_martinez said:
Helllo..
It's my first time to post in here. I accidentally uninstalled the gsf.login of my android. Where and how can I install it back?? Thanks
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This happened to me once :laugh:. Maybe, if you use custom rom like me, reinstall it. Or maybe you can try to factory reset, but remember to backup your contact etc before you do it. I hope it work for you.

[q] samsung galaxy s4 stuttering.

Hi there.
I have recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, and i am having some problems with it.
While watching youtube videos, and also while doing anything else on the phone, the screen will freeze for around 2-3 seconds, then unfreeze again.
This happens roughly every 3 minutes roughly.
I have tried clearing the youtube cache
I have tried enabling developer mode and turning on 'Force GPU rendering'.
I have tried rooting my phone, and downloading an app called project butter, which you may have heard of.
None of these actions have fixed the stuttering, so i really need help to find a permanent fix, or at the least, a temporary fix.
If someone could please help me out with this, i'd greatly appreciate it.
Thank you

XlrDev said:
Hi there.
I have recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, and i am having some problems with it.
While watching youtube videos, and also while doing anything else on the phone, the screen will freeze for around 2-3 seconds, then unfreeze again.
This happens roughly every 3 minutes roughly.
I have tried clearing the youtube cache
I have tried enabling developer mode and turning on 'Force GPU rendering'.
I have tried rooting my phone, and downloading an app called project butter, which you may have heard of.
None of these actions have fixed the stuttering, so i really need help to find a permanent fix, or at the least, a temporary fix.
If someone could please help me out with this, i'd greatly appreciate it.
Thank you
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try clearing up the cache, it may help.

sachin.parmar100 said:
try clearing up the cache, it may help.
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As in boot into recovery mode and wipe the cache partition?

XlrDev said:
As in boot into recovery mode and wipe the cache partition?
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Yes, but you can also wipe it from Settings>storage>cached data

sachin.parmar100 said:
Yes, but you can also wipe it from Settings>storage>cached data
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This is the second time i have done this now, and it still has not fixed it :/

XlrDev said:
This is the second time i have done this now, and it still has not fixed it :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674928 try this

sachin.parmar100 said:
are u on complete stock, i mean have you modified your OS or are you rooted
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My phone is currently rooted

i read the OP again, you mentioned you.are rooted so i edited my post

sachin.parmar100 said:
i read the OP again, you mentioned you.are rooted so i edited my post
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Hopefully this works i guess! Thank you for your time man

sachin.parmar100 said:
i read the OP again, you mentioned you.are rooted so i edited my post
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XlrDev said:
Hopefully this works i guess! Thank you for your time man
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I have followed all the instructions on the page and installed this. I have made sure it is enabled. but i am unfortunately still encountering the same stutter ever minute or so.

XlrDev said:
I have followed all the instructions on the page and installed this. I have made sure it is enabled. but i am unfortunately still encountering the same stutter ever minute or so.
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Hmm, try booting to safe mode and see if still stutters if it doesn't i'm pretty sure its any app thats interfereing with it
look over here http://www.putques.com/boot-galaxy-s4-into-safe-mode/

sachin.parmar100 said:
Hmm, try booting to safe mode and see if still stutters if it doesn't i'm pretty sure its any app thats interfereing with it
look over here http://www.putques.com/boot-galaxy-s4-into-safe-mode/
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Alright, it has been booted into safe mode and the problem still occurs. It must be an app interfering then i guess?

XlrDev said:
Alright, it has been booted into safe mode and the problem still occurs. It must be an app interfering then i guess?
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The lag is still there ?

sachin.parmar100 said:
The lag is still there ?
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yes :/

XlrDev said:
yes :/
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boot to normal mode and try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306627
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sachin.parmar100 said:
boot to normal mode and try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306627
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if it doesn't help you either, lets wait for some expert to help you.
i am a nexus 4 user so i cant help u much in it

sachin.parmar100 said:
boot to normal mode and try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306627
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if it doesn't help you either, lets wait for some expert to help you.
i am a nexus 4 user so i cant help u much in it
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I am trying to install the seeder.apk file onto my phone, but for whatever reason, my pc wont connect to phone. my computer is saying 'driver device software was not successfully installed' :/
Bare with me a sec :L

Why don't you try a factory reset? Or even a custom ROM for that matter since you've already rooted and lost warranty.

TheXGX said:
Why don't you try a factory reset? Or even a custom ROM for that matter since you've already rooted and lost warranty.
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I may just have to do that. I have installed seeder and the system lag is still there, nothings changed unfortunately. I would of course need guidance as to a good rom to choose, or even how to install a custom rom

XlrDev said:
I may just have to do that. I have installed seeder and the system lag is still there, nothings changed unfortunately. I would of course need guidance as to a good rom to choose, or even how to install a custom rom
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It's pretty easy.. Since you're already rooted, just flash a custom recovery, do a Nandroid, flash the ROM and Gapps through that after wiping. I can help you with it though PM if you want But if you like the stock Samsung ROM, try a do a factory reset before that Hit thanks if I helped
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TheXGX said:
It's pretty easy.. Since you're already rooted, just flash a custom recovery, do a Nandroid, flash the ROM and Gapps through that after wiping. I can help you with it though PM if you want But if you like the stock Samsung ROM, try a do a factory reset before that Hit thanks if I helped
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I think i shall need some help through pm, if thats okay

Android Pay

Just wondering if anyone had any luck with the workarounds for our device? If so please post what ROM's work and which workaround worked. Also post whether the boot loader needed to be locked or not. I have been working since I found the official app last night, but So far no luck. I'm trying many custom ROMS as I don't really want another stock ROM, Hence why I am rooted. Anyway, any help would be boss! Thanks!

For me, it just has Google Play Services crashing whenever I try to add a card. This was after disabling SuperSU.

walkwithdeath said:
Just wondering if anyone had any luck with the workarounds for our device? If so please post what ROM's work and which workaround worked. Also post whether the boot loader needed to be locked or not. I have been working since I found the official app last night, but So far no luck. I'm trying many custom ROMS as I don't really want another stock ROM, Hence why I am rooted. Anyway, any help would be boss! Thanks!
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did you try stock rooted thats my next attempt after I charge phone up a little. I been reading up and it seems stock rooted with supersu removing stock or xposed rootcloak work. Just nandroid and try it out nobody says you have to use it but if that works it may give us an insight on what to target for getting it to work

Yes, so far I believe thats what I read. At this point I have read a lot. The two methods involve unchecking enable superuser in supersu and then the root cloak method via xposed. Neither have worked in every custom ROM so far. I may try CM nightlies tho.

just an fyi i tried stock for the hell of it and it worked with just unchecking supersu root option. Maybe a buildprop edit to trick it to think its a basic stock rom may work

http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-cyanogen-os-12-1-rooted-cleaned-t3187016
Update. I have found a mothod that works, haven't tried the "pay" part, but I have Android Pay activated and working. The above link is the a rooted ROM with some mods that works. Its CM OS 12.1 and seems pretty stable, etc.
The method I used
1 Bootloader is locked. Just so you know. But all operations will function that you need.
1 Install ROM (use the link above for details, NO GAPPS NEEDED)
2 DENY ROOT/SUPERSU installation.
3 Boot ROM as normal
4 Open SuperSU
5 Click Enable SuperSU (This disables it/Unchecks the box. You will see a prompt saying uninstalling SuperSU)
6 Reboot
7 Install Google Play Services then Android Pay (APK's found on the web, GPS is 8.1.13)
8 Open Android Pay and follow prompts to install cards
9 Open SuperSU and recheck Enable SuperSU
At this point the phone is rooted and Android Pay is set up. I tried to do another card but got the same old error "cannot verify Android bs."
My conclusions:
If the ROM has a root option under developer settings, then Android Pay will not work. This ROM does NOT have that but instead has SuperSU installed. ROMS that have both will NOT function, I tried 3 or 4 today that did not work. I imagine they need to be CM based at this time as well. I bet someone better than me will come up with a better solution. This combination works for me. If anyone needs help, PM me. Also, If anyone has anything to add, Please do! Thanks!!!

walkwithdeath said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-cyanogen-os-12-1-rooted-cleaned-t3187016
Update. I have found a mothod that works, haven't tried the "pay" part, but I have Android Pay activated and working. The above link is the a rooted ROM with some mods that works. Its CM OS 12.1 and seems pretty stable, etc.
The method I used
1 Bootloader is locked. Just so you know. But all operations will function that you need.
1 Install ROM (use the link above for details, NO GAPPS NEEDED)
2 DENY ROOT/SUPERSU installation.
3 Boot ROM as normal
4 Open SuperSU
5 Click Enable SuperSU (This disables it/Unchecks the box. You will see a prompt saying uninstalling SuperSU)
6 Reboot
7 Install Google Play Services then Android Pay (APK's found on the web, GPS is 8.1.13)
8 Open Android Pay and follow prompts to install cards
9 Open SuperSU and recheck Enable SuperSU
At this point the phone is rooted and Android Pay is set up. I tried to do another card but got the same old error "cannot verify Android bs."
My conclusions:
If the ROM has a root option under developer settings, then Android Pay will not work. This ROM does NOT have that but instead has SuperSU installed. ROMS that have both will NOT function, I tried 3 or 4 today that did not work. I imagine they need to be CM based at this time as well. I bet someone better than me will come up with a better solution. This combination works for me. If anyone needs help, PM me. Also, If anyone has anything to add, Please do! Thanks!!!
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basicaly what I was saying it works on stock ONEPlus roms only it seems and you just have to deny root when adding cards. I tried to use lil while ago but it said my cards were not available yet to use with Android Pay

Just wanted to chime in with my post from another thread to consolidate threads:
I am running COS 12.1, rooted, with an unlocked bootloader. I recently upgraded to Android Pay after using Google Wallet for NFC payments for years on my old GS4 and my OnePlus One.
At first, I was unable to add my payment card due to being rooted. Easily fixed, I unrooted using SuperSU to do a full unroot and was able to add my card and complete the app setup.
The showstopper is that whenever I try to use it at a merchant, I end up with a screen that says Confirm your password - you must unlock to use Android Pay. No matter how many times I enter my password it just keeps asking over and over. I disabled the quick unlock feature under lock screen settings just in case that was the issue, but it made no difference. An ongoing support case with Google just came back with the following:
"The specific error message that you saw means that your device can't support Android Pay's advanced security. It seems that the phone manufacturer has modified the operating system to the point where it is no longer compatible with our software. You may want to use Android Pay on a different device for the most secure payments."

just as an update i re-flashed stock rom and realized using xposed and make any additional changes to the system folder causes it not to work whether I have supersu checked off or not. Now with that said i have it working fine with stock and having supersu loaded from twrp and play store nothing else. I also set up a tasker command to uncheck supersu prior to me using Android Pay. 1 click I guess I waas being lazy

Is your bootloader unlocked?
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playya said:
just an fyi i tried stock for the hell of it and it worked with just unchecking supersu root option. Maybe a buildprop edit to trick it to think its a basic stock rom may work
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I have tried disabling root and root cloak. I am on Exodus rom and it has "morph mode" where I tried both methods in Exodus mode and AOSP mode. If this helps narrow down the problem.

For me on Exodus (haven't tried any of the morph modes), the unlocked bootloader seems to be the culprit. Hopefully someone figures out a workaround.

Hurricane Andrew said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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yes... if you are asking me
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Digil said:
For me on Exodus (haven't tried any of the morph modes), the unlocked bootloader seems to be the culprit. Hopefully someone figures out a workaround.
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bootloader is not the problem. Android Pay is looking for more than likely specific files in your system that are missing in AOSP or custom roms. I flashed stock and as long as I uncheck SuperSu its been working fine for me. I have added several cards over the past week

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bootloader is not the problem. Android Pay is looking for more than likely specific files in your system that are missing in AOSP or custom roms. I flashed stock and as long as I uncheck SuperSu its been working fine for me. I have added several cards over the past week
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What Rom are you Using ?!?

Hurricane Andrew said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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No need for a locked bootloader on 1+ it works fine but strictly with stock

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What Rom are you Using ?!?
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I am running a stock rooted rom I found here. I tried to do it with Calkulins rom but it failed install for me. also no xposed or anything extra in system that may not need to be there. Its been working fine like this for a week now. I just used it again last night. I turn off SuperSu prior to using just for good measure

playya said:
I am running a stock rooted rom I found here. I tried to do it with Calkulins rom but it failed install for me. also no xposed or anything extra in system that may not need to be there. Its been working fine like this for a week now. I just used it again last night. I turn off SuperSu prior to using just for good measure
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Thank Man I'll Give it A try see if I get the same results. As Of right now I'm Running Blisspop And I keep On getting the error.

Skitts said:
Thank Man I'll Give it A try see if I get the same results. As Of right now I'm Running Blisspop And I keep On getting the error.
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So was I and I left them for crdroid which has a lot less issues. But I flashed stock to try out Android Pay and I have been surprisingly pleased. It will work just don't flash SuperSU but use built in version or update via TWRP option if asked after flashing rom

Does anyone have the apk for the version of Google Wallet right before the update to Android Pay? I'd like to at least have something that works.

rbrugman said:
Does anyone have the apk for the version of Google Wallet right before the update to Android Pay? I'd like to at least have something that works.
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android authority has it and if you do a google search for it you will find it. also know that you have to un-tick auto updates in Google Play. I wiped data in Google play, Google Play Services prior to installing the now outdated version. I had to do this so that when I loaded the older version it will try and update the moment you try and set it up.

Lose data connection Google

Good morning, this is my first post on the XDA forum even if I have always followed you.
I have a data connection problem with my Nubia X.
I state that the phone mounts the original V2.24 rom with google services running. A friend of mine made it with a disk partition. Do not ask me how he did it but it works.
The problem I have is that when I'm under wifi coverage the phone works perfectly, but when I'm in 4g connection (Vodafone or TIM), I live in Italy, Google applications (Maps, Drive, Playstore, Google Calendar, etc) not find the network and tells me that the phone is not connected to the internet. Applications like Whatsapp, Telegram, Facebook etc all work perfectly.
What do you think the problem may be?
Thank you and everyone for your help

loky73 said:
Good morning, this is my first post on the XDA forum even if I have always followed you.
I have a data connection problem with my Nubia X.
I state that the phone mounts the original V2.24 rom with google services running. A friend of mine made it with a disk partition. Do not ask me how he did it but it works.
The problem I have is that when I'm under wifi coverage the phone works perfectly, but when I'm in 4g connection (Vodafone or TIM), I live in Italy, Google applications (Maps, Drive, Playstore, Google Calendar, etc) not find the network and tells me that the phone is not connected to the internet. Applications like Whatsapp, Telegram, Facebook etc all work perfectly.
What do you think the problem may be?
Thank you and everyone for your help
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The only way i have found to solve the issue is when the person installed google play and services they must sign in on mobile data on first use for google apps to work on mobile data

Nubia2452 said:
The only way i have found to solve the issue is when the person installed google play and services they must sign in on mobile data on first use for google apps to work on mobile data
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Thank you . I'll try.

loky73 said:
Thank you . I'll try.
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Did it work?

Unfortunately I still have not tried because I'm afraid that by eliminating playstore and google services, then I can not reinstall everything. I did not root the phone and I'm afraid to Block the Phone.

Nubia2452 said:
Did it work?
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Unfortunately I still have not tried because I'm afraid that by eliminating playstore and google services, then I can not reinstall everything. I did not root the phone and I'm afraid to Block the Phone

loky73 said:
Unfortunately I still have not tried because I'm afraid that by eliminating playstore and google services, then I can not reinstall everything. I did not root the phone and I'm afraid to Block the Phone.
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Its fine I can help you with any issues. I fixed some guys device who wouldn't even boot , so if you need help I'm here
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loky73 said:
Unfortunately I still have not tried because I'm afraid that by eliminating playstore and google services, then I can not reinstall everything. I did not root the phone and I'm afraid to Block the Phone
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Tell me your discord if you want me to help you

Nubia2452 said:
Its fine I can help you with any issues. I fixed some guys device who wouldn't even boot , so if you need help I'm here
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Tell me your discord if you want me to help you
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I downloaded Google installer in the guide in this forum but I'm not sure that after uninstalling everything, installation with that installer works.

loky73 said:
I downloaded Google installer in the guide in this forum but I'm not sure that after uninstalling everything, installation with that installer works.
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Does your device still have root?

Nubia2452 said:
Does your device still have root?
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Yes.

You would be able to reinstall like I said though if you need any help just msg me

Nubia2452 said:
You would be able to reinstall like I said though if you need any help just msg me
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OK thanks. If I do I will contact you surely. Now I'm playing with Honor view 20.?