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[TUT] HipStreet Aurora google play working without flash for nublets

This is a guide on how to get the google play store working on HS aurora devices. I'm not sure if this will work on other HS devices but I see no harm in trying.
Files you will need :
1- Link2sd app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2028075&stc=1&d=1370743601
2- Latest google play store
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2028077&stc=1&d=1370743601
3- Latest google play services
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2028078&stc=1&d=1370743601
Copy apks to your android device via usb, external sd or wifi file manager (even bluetooth if your HS device suports it)
Install them but do not open them.
Open up link2sd, with this app you should see all installed apps on the tablet.
Navigate to the google play services and click on it. In the sub menu click on the [actions] button and select [convert to system app] (if this option is "grayed out" then probably your tablet isn't pre rooted and you may have to flash recovery/firmware)
Repeat this process for the google play store app.
Reboot the tablet.
Cheers! Google play store should work
*With link2sd you can "kind of" create your own custom firmware uninstalling unwanted system apps and install your own system apps (internet browser,app launcher,app store...) You can even do this after a "fresh install" (master reset) and then make a recovery image and save to sd card so you wont have to repeat the entire process if anything hapened. The recovery can be accessed by holding the vol down button while powering up the device. You will need a usb keyboard to navigate in the recovery

I want to personally thank for you these brief and clear instructions! I just picked up a discarded Hipstreet tablet, and was totally frustrated with its limited potential *and* lack of good instructions in the community on how to make it better (i.e. by installing Google Play), and decided to try your approach before totally giving up -- and it worked great!

[SOLVED] How to enable Google Now on Android 5.0 Lollipop Nexus 5

***PLEASE CHECK OUT UPDATE METHOD AT THE END!***
For those of you who cannot get Google now to work because you live in “Other countries", here's a fix that works for the Nexus 5 running the official Android 5.0 Lollipop released yesterday (Thursday 13th).
Here are the possible problems you ran into:
1. In Google Search's setting, you are unable to "flick on" Google Now with text "Google Now requires location services which are not available."
2. You signed out of the Google account, cleared Google Search app, uninstalled updates from Google Play Services, and signed in again. But after you click "Yes, I'm in" in you get a simple message saying "This account is not eligible for Google Now"
Be sure that your device's language is in English (United States)
Fix:
1. Download and install Market Unlocker (I am apparently a new member and not allowed to post links)
2. If your country blocks Google Play (eg. China), download SpeedVPN
3. If you are logged into Google: Settings-->Accounts-->Google-->*Click on your email*-->Three button on top right-->Remove Account
4. Go into Settings-->Apps -->Clear data for both Google Play Services and Google Search
5. Now open Market Unlocker --> Enable Unlocker (Default should be Verizon United States, if not, swipe right and choose that)
6. Turn of the phone.
7. Important: remove SIM card
8. Turn on the phone, connect to wifi, and open SpeedVPN -->Choose "United States"
9. Long press on homescreen -->Settings--> turn on Google Now
10. Log in and you should get your Google Now working.
11. Put back your SIM card
Hope it helps guys. Let me know if you run into any problems during this process.
UPDATE!
HERE'S A NEW METHOD THAT WORKS FOR LOLLIPOP ON NEXUS 5 as of February 1st 2015
This method has also been tested on Nexus 4 running Lollipop 5.0 as well. Here are the steps
1. Make sure you are rooted and have a working VPN
2. Download and install "location report enabler"
3. Run it and grant root access
4. Restart phone, turn on airplane mode with Wi-Fi on
5. Set VPN to country like America or England
6. Clear data for Google Launcher, Play services, Play store
7. Settings--> Location--> Google ----> enable location
8. Sign out of Google account
9. Back to home screen, use Google search to "remind me to buy milk"
10. Go through sign in steps
11. Back to home screen and swipe left. Voila!
Again if you have any questions please comment!

I keep on getting "this account is not eligible for google now"
I followed all the steps...

Droid_Mg said:
I keep on getting "this account is not eligible for google now"
I followed all the steps...
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same here

Didn't work for me.

Not working on unrooted device
This solution is only for rooted devices...how about unrooted ones.....any way out????

uknsk said:
This solution is only for rooted devices...how about unrooted ones.....any way out????
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I'm rooted but it still didn't work

i am from singapore and having the D821. i have just flashed the factory image of Andriod L to my Nexus 5 and i can access and enable Google Now function.

any solution to this?

Droid_Mg said:
I keep on getting "this account is not eligible for google now"
I followed all the steps...
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How about before step 1 you turn on airplane mode and in step 3 you uninstall updates + disable Google play services?

Anyone verify they have got this to work in China? I havve had a problem doing this .... and really would liike the remind me function to work with google and my nexus 5....

AntiNSA said:
Anyone verify they have got this to work in China? I havve had a problem doing this .... and really would liike the remind me function to work with google and my nexus 5....
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I actually got my Nexus 5 from Taobao and then clean installed lollipop. This worked for me. Did you try removing your SIM?

dollarside said:
I actually got my Nexus 5 from Taobao and then clean installed lollipop. This worked for me. Did you try removing your SIM?
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Same problem here followed all the steps...Nothing
I use to do it when I uninstall all google play service updates after I disable it but now I can't even check this 'cause the button is 'unclickable'

Sofianothespy said:
Same problem here followed all the steps...Nothing
I use to do it when I uninstall all google play service updates after I disable it but now I can't even check this 'cause the button is 'unclickable'
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you must uncheck "Android Device Mangaer" from Security -> Device administrators to make that button clickable

Droid_Mg said:
I keep on getting "this account is not eligible for google now"
I followed all the steps...
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Same for me, I just cannot get it to work. Tried several times, also uninstalled the updates of Google Play Services. And yes, I am rooted...
I also removed my Exchange account and disabled all device administrators

When it says account not eligible and goes back to google search just make it remind something (eg - remind me to sleep in 10 minutes) before doing anything else and it should automatically enable google now and take you to google now. Worked for me and hope this helps yall

unixcuboid said:
When it says account not eligible and goes back to google search just make it remind something (eg - remind me to sleep in 10 minutes) before doing anything else and it should automatically enable google now and take you to google now. Worked for me and hope this helps yall
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Interestingly I didn't even get to try it out.
Google Now worked after following the steps mentioned by dollarside. However, it was probably the 5th I've tried.
Might be related to Market Unlocker that didn't seem to work at first. I used the guide from here (including proxy settings) and downloaded the latest version (3.5.1). After rebooting I made sure that the app actually said Market successfully changed (I had failed before after the reboot).
Another reason could be that I used Astrill VPN before (with different US servers). The last and successful attempt was with SpeedVPN.
In the end I cannot say what helped. Being persistent turned out to be successful. This time.

it's work for me in second try without rooting or using market unlocker.
on my nexus 4 from Iran

Perfect !:good:
Works on 5.0.1
Many Thanks

shahryar84 said:
it's work for me in second try without rooting or using market unlocker.
on my nexus 4 from Iran
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Hi, can you explain what you did?

100% working solution credits to reddit user archie411.
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Yay the new update (Google App 4.1.24.1672412.arm) works with the old trick I used.
The old trick if anyone needs it (Needs root) -
Install Titanium Backup. Install a File Manager and a Launcher. I used ES File Explorer and Nova Launcher.
Find and download com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-2.6.7.721924.arm version of Google Search and copy it to your phone. (Won't post the link because it's not allowed. You can find it in Androidfilehost)
Open Titanium Backup and tap on "Backup/restore". Scroll down to Google Search and tap on it. Do a backup by tapping "Backup!!" (Just in case) Then tap on "Un-Install!" (Make sure you have a different launcher installed before doing this!!")
Restart your phone.
Open the file manager, navigate to the folder where you copied the Google Search 2.6.7.721924 apk and install it. Open it and it will ask to Opt in to Google Now. Tap on "Yes I'm in".
Download and install the latest update from APKMirror Google App 4.1.24.1672412.arm.
And you are done! Feel free to remove the other launcher and file manager.

How To Fix Google Play Services Not Responding Problem

Google Play Services is the application that is required to run almost every Google Application. But many people (including me) are suffering from the problem on their phone where they are getting Google Play Services stopped working. However, I managed to solve that problem and here is the guide on how to fix that problem.
So the whole process is very simple. To help you to understand it in more simplified way, I am going to tell you step by step!
What You Need To Fix This Problem?
1. Phone in which you are facing this problem.
2. Internet Connection
3. 2-3 Minutes.
Procedure:-
Step 1:- You need to download Latest Google Services APK.
1. To do this open any of your browser
2. Search for Google Play Services APK
3. You will get plenty of results. Select any of them(I Recommend UPTODOWN) and download the 'LATEST VERSION'.
Step 2:- While its downloading, you have to make sure that Unknown Sources in Your settings is enabled. If not, you have to enable that otherwise you not be able to install the APK you just downloaded.
To enable that,
1. Go to your phone's settings.
2. Go to Security.
3. Unknown Sources and enable it
Step 3:- Install the APK.
Step 4:- Restart Your Phone and Everything will be Perfect!
If You want Video Tutorial Then you can always watch my Video that I uploaded on YouTube on this problem!
Watch it Here:- /watch?v=F6zAFAOs_-Q
Hope This Will Help You!:good:
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[ALTERNATIVE][HOW-TO] Workaround GAPPS installation

Before i begin with this tutorial full credit of for the files of this tutorial go to Twilight glass: https://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1397112
Welcome to my alternative guide to installing GAPPS on the nubia x. This tutorial is only for people who are having issues with Teeemoo's method of installing GAPPS or for people who to want to have a more up to date version of GAPPS. Im sure most people have already seen Teeemoo's tutorial but for anyone who hasn't, it shows how to root and install GAPPS.
Once again keep in mind this is a workaround and should not be the official way in how to do it, keep your eyes on the Chinese forums if your waiting for updates on twrp and GAPPS. Im not taking any responsibility if anything goes horribly wrong
Teeemoo's: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-x/how-to/how-to-gapps-nubia-x-t3878441
Like Teeemoo's tutorial this requires root, as i don't believe there is any method to install GAPPS without root. I can help with the basics on getting root on the nubia x but if you need a tutorial Teeemoo's tutorial is your best bet and if your still having issues Twilight glass's root tutorial will help, as long as you use google translate.
Now if your all ready we'll begin.
There is this text tutorial but if you are having issues I've uploaded a video to my mega drive (it is the same place as all the other files)
STEP 1: Download the Google folder from the mega link(DOWNLOAD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE)
STEP 2: Move the files to downloads folder if there not already there.
STEP 3: Install Root Explorer (DOWNLOAD ON MEGA)
STEP 4: Open Root Manager and copy the 4 google folders from downloads to /system/prive-app
STEP 5: Now go to /system/prive-app and select the 4 google folders and select the 3 dots at the top right of the app, then select permission settings.
STEP 6: Enter the octal 0755 and check both options at the bottom (apply to all folders and subfolders, not to subfolders).
STEP 7: Once you have confined these options restart your phone straight away.
STEP 8; IMPORTANT STEP FOR ANYONE WHO IS HAVING DATA ISSUES WITH APPS LIKE GOOGLE PLAY AND YOU TUBE.
Make sure when you open the google play store and login in to your google account with moblie data enabled not wifi (this is important) if you want to be able to use google play and other google apps on data reliably
GOOGLE FILES DOWNLOAD: https://mega.nz/#F!8poGlAqL!lJv5HZaa_iT-mMTWJhk7Hw
This is it for the Google play install for anyone having issues feel free to leave a comment and ill try to get back to you. And once again full credit for the files goes to Twilight glass.
Thanks for reading if this helped please feel free to leave a like.

thx will try soon

i have Nubia X rooted with Play store preinstall. I want to back to stock complete. So i dowload lastest rom from Nubia site, and put USBdrive, then enter recovery (still stock recovery) and chose update from otg, but after run update, phone reboot to home and still Magisk ???
Any one show me a method to complete stock please? Thanks

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md07 said:
i have Nubia X rooted with Play store preinstall. I want to back to stock complete. So i dowload lastest rom from Nubia site, and put USBdrive, then enter recovery (still stock recovery) and chose update from otg, but after run update, phone reboot to home and still Magisk ???
Any one show me a method to complete stock please? Thanks
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select the lastest rom from this website and download http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/58
Go to setting - system update
then press the 3 dots and then select manual update.
now select the zip you downloaded then select update.
You should now be fully back to stock

Thank You. V2.24 Work.
*Bugs
- Contacts not working (no sync)
- Big files not install ( pubg vb. ) Download complate after setup error. ( google play error ).

Fix
Trane46 said:
Thank You. V2.24 Work.
*Bugs
- Contacts not working (no sync)
- Big files not install ( pubg vb. ) Download complate after setup error. ( google play error ).
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Contact sync is still bugged I think cause of how the Nubia software is correct me if I’m wrong however the download issue can be fixed by downloading permission manager and enabling all the permissions needed

Nubia2452 said:
Contact sync is still bugged I think cause of how the Nubia software is correct me if I’m wrong however the download issue can be fixed by downloading permission manager and enabling all the permissions needed
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I have given all permissions to all applications but it is still not working. everything about google is blocked.
The contacts are not doing sync, google maps are working but cannot create route.
and after a while the second screen eye protection does not work..

Hmm is this an issue on WiFi and mobile data or just mobile data

Selling rooted nubia x
Does anyone know where I can sell my rooted nubia x. Ebay?

Full guide to install Google services

This method will fix everything
*No more error message
*All apps can connect to google services
*Restart fix it
Note
Log in with all of your accounts before clear Google services data
*Full youtube instructions from zero By Gatal Gadged digital :
https://youtu.be/ivpNP7wFE9I
Steps
1 Unzip the GMS file & put the file in the Memory root (check video)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PB6...ew?usp=sharing
2 Go setting system & restor then back up and restor
3 Restore the back up from memory
4 Install all Google apps from Google folder (from zip file)
5 Open GMS app in Chinese langue then restart the device
6 Open play store then close it
7 Now you should get error message from google
------These steps not included on the YouTube video-----
8 Go to setting --- apps ---- Clear Google service data
9 Download and install GSM 1
10 Go to setting --- apps ---- Clear Google framework data
11 Check Google play store, restore device, check google app ,and check snapchat or all app need to use google services
12 Install GSM 2 ,then restart the phone
New GSM1&GSM2 Fixed file
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mhS8tDhXf4AUtpfh9--8Dg8-MJgc_OKv
Easy way :
First check the new file i uploaded today
install gms with lz play restore back up method
sign into gms with account manager 4.0.3
Intall google frameworks
Check id gsf ''using device id app''
If have
uninstall google play services
Intall modgsm1.apk ''download from link''
check id gsf
close all apps
check id
close all
remove google framework
reinstall google framework
check id
close all
remove google play service
install gsm2
check id
reboot device
done
To sign in more than one account :
Use icebox
Freeze framework
Clear data Google accounts manager
Sign in 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1000000 accounts
Unfreeze the framework
Abraka dabra everything work lile a charm
Youtube video to approve this method
I apologize for the delay, because Google has fixed the previous error in the file i sent
Enjoy guys.
contact info :
Instagram: mrhouny
Snapchat: mrhouny
facebook: mrhouny
xda dev: skyline_r
Special Thanks to @nhoccon[/QUOTE]

Mine still function bro lol, so many user confuse how to use but a lot also success.
The Key Point is Never GIVEUP

firlando said:
Mine still function bro lol, so many user confuse how to use but a lot also success.
The Key Point is Never GIVEUP
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I know that it’s not easy and it needs patience and repetition, yeah never give up guys do it again and again until you get it ????

Thank you.
Two questions:
1: the older method (from that Spanish video) worked for me. And even though there are error messages the first time I open any Google app, simply turning off the notification will stop it from popping up again. So I've been doing that with no real issues. Does the new method bring any other benefit other than "no need to even mute the notification the first time"?
2: do you know the risk level of these methods? Like are we opening up a major hole in our phone or Google account for potential dangers? Sorry if this is a dumb question. I am still paranoid about using my real Google account through these methods.
Skyline_r said:
This method will fix everything
*No more error message
*All apps can connect to google services
*Restart fix it
Note
Log in with all of your accounts before clear Google services data
*Full youtube instructions from zero By Gatal Gadged digital :
https://youtu.be/ivpNP7wFE9I
Steps
1 Unzip the GMS file & put the file in the Memory root (check video)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PB6...ew?usp=sharing
2 Go setting system & restor then back up and restor
3 Restore the back up from memory
4 Install all Google apps from Google folder (from zip file)
5 Open GMS app in Chinese langue then restart the device
6 Open play store then close it
7 Now you should get error message from google
------These steps not included on the YouTube video-----
8 Go to setting --- apps ---- Clear Google service data
9 Download and install GSM 1
10 Go to setting --- apps ---- Clear Google framework data
11 Check Google play store, restore device, check google app ,and check snapchat or all app need to use google services
12 Install GSM 2 ,then restart the phone
New GSM1&GSM2 Fixed file
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mhS8tDhXf4AUtpfh9--8Dg8-MJgc_OKv
Easy way :
First check the new file i uploaded today
install gms with lz play restore back up method
sign into gms with account manager 4.0.3
Intall google frameworks
Check id gsf ''using device id app''
If have
uninstall google play services
Intall modgsm1.apk ''download from link''
check id gsf
close all apps
check id
close all
remove google framework
reinstall google framework
check id
close all
remove google play service
install gsm2
check id
reboot device
done
To sign in more than one account :
Use icebox
Freeze framework
Clear data Google accounts manager
Sign in 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1000000 accounts
Unfreeze the framework
Abraka dabra everything work lile a charm
Youtube video to approve this method
I apologize for the delay, because Google has fixed the previous error in the file i sent
Enjoy guys.
contact info :
Instagram: mrhouny
Snapchat: mrhouny
facebook: mrhouny
xda dev: skyline_r
Special Thanks to @nhoccon
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the link doesn't work

M still not clear, can some one explain again for Huawei Mate XS please!!

Even after installing mod2, last step - still notifications keep coming!

can someone else confirm this method works ? I tried and still get the error messages...
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I watched Gatal video the part where he fast forwards is where I think I keep messing up how much time until the GSM framework re appears ?

The fast forward part is not just simply clicking on the screen, but he did unintall and reinstall the framework, Google play, clear cache, clear data.... Etc

xperiax10.awesome said:
M still not clear, can some one explain again for Huawei Mate XS please!!
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For now stay with this video guys
https://youtu.be/6VatkF2yRDU
until the new method come with
1. Fix notifications
2. Fix sign in or sign up with google directly without google account manager
Coming soon

carrieta17 said:
can someone else confirm this method works ? I tried and still get the error messages...
---------- Post added at 07:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 PM ----------
I watched Gatal video the part where he fast forwards is where I think I keep messing up how much time until the GSM framework re appears ?
Click to expand...
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For now stay with this video guys
https://youtu.be/6VatkF2yRDU
until the new method come with
1. Fix notifications
2. Fix sign in or sign up with google directly without google account manager
Coming soon

I was able to get GSM fully working, without any error notifications popping up whatsoever.
This is what I did (trying to remember from memory)
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility on anything bad happening to your device, this worked for me but might
not work for you! Thank you for understanding, I'm just trying to help others here.
1. Download the LZPlay Backup from here:
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/2d...ff5f170d938bd334e98ba2ce20200330034834/8659bc
2. Move it to a memory stick and connect to your Mate XS through OTG
3. Go to Settings -> System -> Backup -> Huawei Backup -> External Storage -> Choose the USB storage and restore
4. Download and extract this file to e.g. root of your phone:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mhS8tDhXf4AUtpfh9--8Dg8-MJgc_OKv
5. Install the Google Account Manager from the zip
6. Go to Settings -> Users and Accounts -> New Account -> Google. Follow the instructions and add your account
7. Install Google Frameworks from the zip
8. Install Device ID app, I used this:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/evozi...release/device-id-1-3-0-android-apk-download/
9. Using the App, check if there's anything on the Google Services Framework, if there is, uninstall Google Play Services
10. Install modagain1gsm.apk from the zip
11. Check the ID again using the Device ID add, and close all applications
12. Clear data + cache on Google Services Framework (you can try also uninstalling and reinstalling but my device froze
when I tried to do that)
13. Check ID again and close all applications
14. Uninstall Google Play Services (again, if your device freezes, try first clearing data+cache and force stopping it)
15. Install com.google.android.gms2.apk from the zip
16. Check the ID again
17. Reboot the device
Now after these procedures I was able to install Play Store APK and install all applications normally without any error
notifications popping up.

thanks drfroz ill give it another go tonight.. just to ask does Netflix, Hulu, work ? is there a benefit to keep trying vs just disabling notifications ?

drfroz said:
I was able to get GSM fully working, without any error notifications popping up whatsoever.
This is what I did (trying to remember from memory)
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility on anything bad happening to your device, this worked for me but might
not work for you! Thank you for understanding, I'm just trying to help others here.
1. Download the LZPlay Backup from here:
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/2d...ff5f170d938bd334e98ba2ce20200330034834/8659bc
2. Move it to a memory stick and connect to your Mate XS through OTG
3. Go to Settings -> System -> Backup -> Huawei Backup -> External Storage -> Choose the USB storage and restore
4. Download and extract this file to e.g. root of your phone:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mhS8tDhXf4AUtpfh9--8Dg8-MJgc_OKv
5. Install the Google Account Manager from the zip
6. Go to Settings -> Users and Accounts -> New Account -> Google. Follow the instructions and add your account
7. Install Google Frameworks from the zip
8. Install Device ID app, I used this:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/evozi...release/device-id-1-3-0-android-apk-download/
9. Using the App, check if there's anything on the Google Services Framework, if there is, uninstall Google Play Services
10. Install modagain1gsm.apk from the zip
11. Check the ID again using the Device ID add, and close all applications
12. Clear data + cache on Google Services Framework (you can try also uninstalling and reinstalling but my device froze
when I tried to do that)
13. Check ID again and close all applications
14. Uninstall Google Play Services (again, if your device freezes, try first clearing data+cache and force stopping it)
15. Install com.google.android.gms2.apk from the zip
16. Check the ID again
17. Reboot the device
Now after these procedures I was able to install Play Store APK and install all applications normally without any error
notifications popping up.
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link 1 is not working can you fix it?

So are there no steps to take with the LZPlay backup? Appreciate your help!

trey.mcd said:
So are there no steps to take with the LZPlay backup? Appreciate your help!
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if found this in googe search:
LZPlay on mega

I've found 2 videos. No success after first one, but second one solved all problems on my Mate XS.
Google play store works fine now, no warnings
first tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivpNP7wFE9I
second : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H54kQT9rT40

Thanks, just to confirm you followed all the step in the first video? Or just the second?

you need to follow first tutorial, the second video is like follow up.
All necessary files are in video's descriptions as well

rafik1976xda said:
you need to follow first tutorial, the second video is like follow up.
All necessary files are in video's descriptions as well
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Fantastic, I'm up and running but getting an occasional sign in error with google... any thoughts?