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[Q] Banking app incompatible

Hi,
I have a rooted HTC Desire on orange UK, running Miui xpart d2ext rom.
I have tried downloading the Natwest banking app, but am not able to do it as it doesn't show in the market and whe trying to get it via natwest website it takes me to the market page saying the app is incompatible with my phone.
I have tried market enabler with no luck.
Also seen advice to change fingerprint reference in system file but I don't think my rom allows that.
Any ideas?
Kas

i use bank control with nps on accessing natwest

BigBearEvo said:
i use bank control with nps on accessing natwest
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Thanks, app looks great, but I still have the same issue with it not being compatible with my phone.

HD2 running MIUI
Not compatible for me either. This could be the end for MIUI on my HD2

I'm not giving up on Miui purely for that reason. Can cope using alternative banking app for now.

+1 for Desire running Cool3D Aces V5.
Natwest app doesn't appear in market app, and android market website says its incompatible with my device.
I've read reports that screen dpi can lead to issues, but mine is set at default 240 - so I haven't fiddled with that.
Is there any way to know what the system requirements are, such that its possible to identify the 'reason' for the incompatibility?

Quiffster said:
Natwest app doesn't appear in market app, and android market website says its incompatible with my device.
I've read reports that screen dpi can lead to issues, but mine is set at default 240 - so I haven't fiddled with that.
Is there any way to know what the system requirements are, such that its possible to identify the 'reason' for the incompatibility?
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I think it's the Miui, being the chinese rom originally, and the market app issue, which doesn't recognise you are located in the UK... I have used various locale apps, but none of them helped so far.

If u cannot find natwest app in the market, then your device don't allow it, just like mine, but I copied the app from a rooted phone as its sent to Internal memory as standard. Allowing to send it myself and install as normal, works fine. If u want I can send u the app via email, drop me a pm if you need it.
Scotty
Sent from my HTC C510e using Tapatalk

BigBearEvo said:
If u cannot find natwest app in the market, then your device don't allow it, just like mine, but I copied the app from a rooted phone as its sent to Internal memory as standard. Allowing to send it myself and install as normal, works fine. If u want I can send u the app via email, drop me a pm if you need it.
Scotty
Sent from my HTC C510e using Tapatalk
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hey, could you posiibly pm me a link for the app? i have the same problem on a i9000 runnning GamerzRom 4.0
---------- Post added at 11:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:44 AM ----------
**FIXED**
Hey everyone I was having the same problem on my Samsung Galaxy S I9000 running barukgons GamerzRom 4.0 (reccomennded very smooth ROM running any game). However i downloaded the paid version of Eris Market Fix, downloaded installed, rebooted and downloaded my Natwest app. i hope this helps.
Imz
P.S if i helped you out take two secs to click the thanks button

Hello i have the same problem. It says natwes app incompatible on my oppo f1 phone. Can someone help me pls....thank youuu

Issue installing Root Browser Lite 2.1 - apk request

Hello everyone,
I have been trying to install "Root Browser Lite" version 2.1 from the Google play store, but for some strangely odd reason, i am having a weird issue.
Everytime i try to install it, it says: Cannot install, Inefficient Storage available.
That would obviously mean that i dont have any space left in the Application partition of the internal memory, but to my suprise I do indeed have plenty.
I have over 100mb left. And i can install applications that are over 15mb without a problem, litterally right after trying to install Root Browser.
Its only a mere 1.3 mb download and cant be too much more extracted..
Ive uninstalled applications, cleared my cache, rebooted, among other things and still cant get this one application to install.
Maybe if i install the .apk from my sdcard i could install it properly..? So could someone who has this application be kind enough to share their .apk?
Or we could somehow try to figure this out. But like i said it hasnt been an issue with anything else at all..
Also, so you know and need not ask, ive tried nearly all other file explorers right now, and so far they have all been really lame in my opinion. Currently I like the MIUI port explorer, but im constantly getting force closes so I need a change. Root Browser is really nice and is a file explorer I plan to stick with. (If i can get it anyway...)
I have an older version, but I know he rebuilt the whole app in the recent update so I'd prefer v2.1
Hope some body can help me out.
Id really greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for your time.

Have you tried pushing it through adb?

I have not. As I am not sure how..
Wouldnt I need the apk to do so?

Ohh yeah, you'll need the apk...
There was an extension for google chrome (pc) that allowed you to download apk's to comp from play store...
Just search around, I don't remember its name...

Omg I made a big mistake I meant Root Browser not root explorer... gosh that was dumb...

DiehlC said:
Omg I made a big mistake I meant Root Browser not root explorer... gosh that was dumb...
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Does it make a difference?
They serve the same purpose

It does indeed make a difference. I think root explorer is absolutely horrible imo, but I am specifically looking for root browser.
Root browser = sleek and sexy with better functionality
Root explorer = clunky, ugly, dumb icon, fails with its functionality, not much preview thumbnail support, extraction support is a joke, and did I mention ugly?
Just saying id hate for someone to go through the trouble to get the one I absolutely don't want ya know?

Well, you can try file manager by rythm software, for a change...
I can pretty much believe you'll like it...
As regards for root browser, I don't use play store, so am not able to lay my hands on the latest version...
If I get it, I'll pass on the apk of the lite version...

Btw, have you found the chrome extension yet?

a.cid said:
Btw, have you found the chrome extension yet?
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Thanks,
So I installed File Manager. I like it, its pretty nice. But I also managed to get Root Browser Installed as well finally, so I am happy about that. So I have kept both of them.
As for the chrome extension, no I didn't yet, because this is the first time I am seeing your post! I wonder how that happened! I was using the XDA Premium application on my phone to post in this thread with you, and for some reason that post didn't show up until I just not visited on my Computer... hmm. weird... But thats really cool, I will get to searching for that right now. I started using Firefox again, with the latest update, since I been using chrome for so long.. But now I am using both, so I will definitely check that out. Do you want to know the name of it when I find it?
And I noticed you mentioned you dont use the Google Play Store for your apps, So what do you use then?

I use other market alternatives like 1mobile market (only free apps here) and others...
I also google around for stuff...
If I still don't find it, I install play store, download apk, and then again remove play store...
Yes please, if you do find that chrome extension, send me along a link

a.cid said:
I use other market alternatives like 1mobile market (only free apps here) and others...
I also google around for stuff...
If I still don't find it, I install play store, download apk, and then again remove play store...
Yes please, if you do find that chrome extension, send me along a link
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Do you happen to still have the root browser 2.1.0 apk? I'd love a copy. (2.1.1 is giving me issues) Thanks.

ROM toolbox Pro
ROM toolbox pro has root browser and many other features. I can give you a copy of the .apk. I will upload it in this post.

YouTube background playing

Hi everyone,
I've noticed that I can no longer play YouTube videos in the background on my s8+ bought unbranded from the UK.
The video details with the play button still shows up on the AOD or lock screen but pressing the buttons or using the headphone buttons don't work anymore.
Has anyone else noticed this on their device and is there a workaround?
Thanks in advance.

I know this will not provide the same reliable interface as the official YouTube app. But I installed Firefox and a few add-ons to give myself the background play function back on a nonrooted phone (s8+ U.S. version G955U).
My add-ons were 1. A YouTube adblocker
2. Background play fix (since Firefox latest version crippled it, taking Alphabet payoffs perhaps?)
3. Desktop mode always on add-on (since the resolution is crippled on Firefox mobile version)
Since I use Firefox as my primary browser I used the app Lucky Patcher to clone the Firefox app so I can use one for YouTube with add-ons exclusively.
I know this is pretty convoluted. But ask me if you have any questions.

shorty_blitz said:
Hi everyone,
I've noticed that I can no longer play YouTube videos in the background on my s8+ bought unbranded from the UK.
The video details with the play button still shows up on the AOD or lock screen but pressing the buttons or using the headphone buttons don't work anymore.
Has anyone else noticed this on their device and is there a workaround?
Thanks in advance.
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Anti- said:
I know this will not provide the same reliable interface as the official YouTube app. But I installed Firefox and a few add-ons to give myself the background play function back on a nonrooted phone (s8+ U.S. version G955U).
My add-ons were 1. A YouTube adblocker
2. Background play fix (since Firefox latest version crippled it, taking Alphabet payoffs perhaps?)
3. Desktop mode always on add-on (since the resolution is crippled on Firefox mobile version)
Since I use Firefox as my primary browser I used the app Lucky Patcher to clone the Firefox app so I can use one for YouTube with add-ons exclusively.
I know this is pretty convoluted. But ask me if you have any questions.
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Just use iYTBP. It can be found in the thread below.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-iytbp-injected-youtube-background-t3560900

Remeved this feature. Buy YouTube red. Or a lot of YouTube player apps in play store.

dynospectrum said:
Just use iYTBP. It can be found in the thread below.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-iytbp-injected-youtube-background-t3560900
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I'm using a nonrooted phone. Can't wait for the blasted U.S. snapdragon based S8+ to get root.

Google wants you to buy YouTube Red, Samsung's implementation was technically a "cheat".
No wonder they "fixed" it. Google loves $$$.

Anti- said:
I'm using a nonrooted phone. Can't wait for the blasted U.S. snapdragon based S8+ to get root.
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When will that be? Lol
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I'm using og YouTube from ogmods....but of course we can't have nice things because development of his app has stopped due to....I don't wanna get into it but yeah I'm glad I still have his latest version

canbotek said:
Remeved this feature. Buy YouTube red. Or a lot of YouTube player apps in play store.
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If only YT red was available in my country...

some browsers allow background video play as well, like habit browser, very customisable browser, heaps of settings.

sonhy said:
some browsers allow background video play as well, like habit browser, very customisable browser, heaps of settings.
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I installed habit browser, what settings do I change to enable background play? Is there a page with trusted add-ons or scripts?

Anti- said:
I'm using a nonrooted phone. Can't wait for the blasted U.S. snapdragon based S8+ to get root.
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There is a non-root version of iYTBP out now ^_^
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=193602

dynospectrum said:
There is a non-root version of iYTBP out now ^_^
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=193602
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That is an amazing app but it doesn't allow crop to fit for the S8 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It was explained in a couple of posts in that thread:
laura almeida said:
So, I guess the ROM has to detect YouTube app which cannot be done because we changed the package name in order for it to install on stock non-rooted phones which comes with pre-installed YouTube app as system app.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72808506&postcount=1862
So it seems like we're SOL on that perspective unless there is another workaround solution?

alexcapone said:
That is an amazing app but it doesn't allow crop to fit for the S8 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It was explained in a couple of posts in that thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72808506&postcount=1862
So it seems like we're SOL on that perspective unless there is another workaround solution?
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Sadly the only workaround is to root your phone.
If you root your phone, you can use our root version of iYTBP and have adblock + background playback + crop to fit feature.

laura almeida said:
Sadly the only workaround is to root your phone.
If you root your phone, you can use our root version of iYTBP and have adblock + background playback + crop to fit feature.
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Thanks for the info Laura. I don't think I would be willing to root considering that I would be losing Samsung Pay.

As a workaround I can suggest that if you use chrome browser in desktop mode you can use the same trick as before to play videos at the screen off, this also works with BBC iPlayer via chrome in desktop mode.

Anti- said:
I installed habit browser, what settings do I change to enable background play? Is there a page with trusted add-ons or scripts?
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sorry for the late reply, i checked and habit browser continues to play youtube videos after screen turned off with these settings.
Goto settings, then Tabs, then Disable (uncheck) :
* Stop hidden tabs
* Stop tabs in the background
if i enable them, the audio stops when I turn off the screen.
hope it works for you, also there is another browser with heaps of great settings like habit browser, called ZuYu browser, it also works with screen off. ZuYu seems more stable.

yes Magisk + iYTBP mod , its work background playing
Have it too

laura almeida said:
So, I guess the ROM has to detect YouTube app which cannot be done because we changed the package name in order for it to install on stock non-rooted phones which comes with pre-installed YouTube app as system app.
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laura almeida said:
Sadly the only workaround is to root your phone.
If you root your phone, you can use our root version of iYTBP and have adblock + background playback + crop to fit feature.
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Laura,
For non rooted devices what if I was able to uninstall stock youtube via this method:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
In that case, could you keep iYTBP package name the same as the stock version so that the ROM could recognize it and enable crop to fit? Could that potentially work?

alexcapone said:
Laura,
For non rooted devices what if I was able to uninstall stock youtube via this method:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
In that case, could you keep iYTBP package name the same as the stock version so that the ROM could recognize it and enable crop to fit? Could that potentially work?
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I can build you a test version if you are willing to test it.

laura almeida said:
I can build you a test version if you are willing to test it.
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Absolutely. Let me confirm with you later today that I was able to uninstall stock YT as per the XDA article.

[App] Chrome Homepage

Hey mates,
are you missing the "Home" symbol in Chrome? And the effect that Chrome conveniently shuts down when you close the last tab?
There is a small app in some ROMs, called ChromeCustomizations.apk or sometimes ChromeHomepageProvider.apk
Sometimes it works when you pull this file off a ROM and put it in your /system/app folder, but now I am systemless rooted with Magisk and don't want to deal with the partition.
Here is my workaround:
a) Either throw the attached apk in your /system/app folder and enjoy or
b) install it simply as a user app (I have signed it with SignApk) and make a systemless System-app out of it with Magisk and the App Systemizer module. This works like a charm on my 7.1.1 ROM. Should also work on Oreo.
Notice that you will have an additional setting in Chrome called "Homepage" then. By default this is Bing, sorry for that, but you can simply enter your preferred page or use "chrome://newtab" instead. Enjoy!

Hello,
Is there any way to list my all last visited websites and bookmarkes as well. I want to it for more organised work so that I don't have to find specific website from a list of the bookmarks.

How about "chrome://history" ?

It looks like Google have done something with Chrome ver 63.0.xxxx, this doesn't work anymore.
Thanks anyway.
Edit:
uninstall v63 and install this one (v62): https://chrome.en.uptodown.com/android/download
Then flash the Chrome Homeage.zip https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3458071&d=1441043017
All working now.
Ah, Play Store updated it back to v63!!
Anybody know how to stop an individual app from updating?

bick said:
It looks like Google have done something with Chrome ver 63.0.xxxx, this doesn't work anymore.
Thanks anyway.
Edit:
uninstall v63 and install this one (v62): https://chrome.en.uptodown.com/android/download
Then flash the Chrome Homeage.zip https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3458071&d=1441043017
All working now.
Ah, Play Store updated it back to v63!!
Anybody know how to stop an individual app from updating?
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Go to the play store page of the app in question. Tap the three dots menu in the upper right corner and disable automatic updates.

PixelChris95 said:
Go to the play store page of the app in question. Tap the three dots menu in the upper right corner and disable automatic updates.
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Thanks! I looked everywhere else.

Making The Most of Root on Fire Tablet 10 (tweaks/apps/modules/hacks/optimizations)

Hi guys. Now that we have root for the 2017 fire tablet HD, let's share the best apps, tweaks, mods, modules, optimizations etc to get the most out of the tablet.

I just rooted my HD 10 and think this thread is a great idea.
The first thing I usually do after getting root is to install AdAway to block most ads:
https://f-droid.org/repo/org.adaway_56.apk
I want use Nova as the default launcher. Is there a way to disable or uninstall the Fire launcher completely with root? The Hijackthis utility kind of works, but once in a while the Fire launcher will still show when pressing the home button.
Update: I found out how to disable the Fire launcher following the instructions from this thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/development/tips-tricks-root-t3310569

It appears that many of the tips for the older gen HD 10 tablets also apply to the 2017 model. The thread I mentioned in my previous post has instructions on how to disable Fire launcher and Amazon service that are safe to disable via adb. Also I recommend installing Google Play and disabling OTA services using the script in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tool-disables-ota-lockscreen-install-t3715320
I also installed some of my favorite root apps such as Titanium Backup and Kernel Adiutor. Also grabbed modded Youtube with no ads (non-root) here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71133073&postcount=3

How do we disable all Amazon apps that aren't necessary to get the fastest, smoothest user experience?

Is there a way to change the lock screen and replace it with one that supports pattern unlock instead of a PIN?

Is there a way to permanently disable all Amazon system apps that may launch at startup and run in the background? I want to disable them to get maximum speed and performance from the device. Maybe what we could do is find an app that shows us what's currently running in the background and using up ram, and then figure out a way to permanently disable and or Uninstall them.

These are the system processes that I found running. There are quite a few Amazon-related processes here. Have a look.

The Amazon-related process that I've identified are:
Wake Word Service
System UI
Amazon Metrics Server Application
Fire Content Manager Service
Here Positioning
Precog
Identity mobile platform
Fire Amazon platform
Fire Amazon communication services
Audio stream provider service
Amazon webview metric services
Whisperplay daemon
Documents
Content support manager
Amazon device settings
Crash monitor
Documents

Read the posts in this thread (started by DragonFire1024) to get an idea about what can (not) be uninstalled.
We just gained root, and we do not yet have a reliable method to backup/restore partitions. I would urge you to err on the side of caution and, if you really have to, just control the apps that autorun. You can use the startup manager in ROM Toolbox Lite or All-In-One Toolbox to find out what's running at boot.
Before you start, backup your apps+data using TiBu.
Have you tested the recovery procedure detailed in this post? What's your fallback option if your 10 HD gets bricked? All things considered, a reasonably snappy tablet running some bloat is better than a brick you can't recover from.

These are the apps that I currently have installed on my fire tablet. Feel free to share your apps, too!

Guys,
So I'm using the free version of nova launcher, and one thing that I don't like is that I don't get app notifications. For example, if I get a like on Facebook or a message on Facebook messenger, there's no notification alerting you. Usually you'd see like a "1" on the app icon signaling that there's one new message. Apparently that's because I'm using the free version of nova launcher and the paid version has this functionality built in. I don't want to buy the paid version only to have it not work. Can anyone confirm that the paid version of nova launcher will give me notifications on the app icons, or is this just not supported on fire OS?
*UPDATE*
I think these things are called "badges".

I have rooted my Fire HD 10 2017, installed SuperSU and now of course it does not pass safety net anymore
As I was playing some games from Google Play on the tab, this kind of annoys me, but is no dealbreaker at all.
Has anybody made some experience with hiding root / magisk or something else on the Fire HD 10?

i had posted this information on the main 'rooted fire hd 10 7th generation' thread already but thought it was quite useful regarding nova launcher, playstore and using a child profle:
if you want to use use widgets with nova launcher, just convert nova to a system app. the easiest way i found to achieve this is using the link2sd app.
to use google playstore in a different user profile (e.g. parent profile with child restrictions, as i don't like the freetime child profile) you can also convert playstore to a system app (and clear dalvik dalvik cache,also with link2sd). it showed up in the fire launcher on the other profile right after a reboot. just needed to log in again.
maybe you can use it on a freetime profile as well like that (launch it from GoToApp), but i won't try it out now.

androingo said:
i had posted this information on the main 'rooted fire hd 10 7th generation' thread already but thought it was quite useful regarding nova launcher, playstore and using a child profle:
if you want to use use widgets with nova launcher, just convert nova to a system app. the easiest way i found to achieve this is using the link2sd app.
to use google playstore in a different user profile (e.g. parent profile with child restrictions, as i don't like the freetime child profile) you can also convert playstore to a system app (and clear dalvik dalvik cache,also with link2sd). it showed up in the fire launcher on the other profile right after a reboot. just needed to log in again.
maybe you can use it on a freetime profile as well like that (launch it from GoToApp), but i won't try it out now.
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I will test this out today and let you know if I got it to work. The only thing is, I don't have a child profile, I have a secondary adult profile.

Once I got root I put adaway, titanium backup, modded pandora. I also put on the viperaudio. Can do that by adding busybox via https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox&hl=en
and you'll also need to use something to set selinux to passive for viper to work. I did this by installing Kernal Auditor https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grarak.kerneladiutor&hl=en
I used Kernel Adiutor to emulate init.d and used the below script and it works to make it permissive on boot and viper driver shows enabled to confirm it
#!/system/bin/sh
setenforce 0

razers7t8 said:
I will test this out today and let you know if I got it to work. The only thing is, I don't have a child profile, I have a secondary adult profile.
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The play store hack didn't work for me after following your instructions regarding link2sd. The play store doesn't appear on my other login account.

hm, that is strange. i did two other things before i had root:
trying to install the 4 apks on the other profile, but only the first 2 could be installed: com.google.android.gsf.login.apk and com.google.android.gsf.apk.
and i entered the following command via adb in the main profile:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
but ony after coverting all of the 4 required apks to system apps it worked. did you convert all 4?
if not, maybe one of the steps before make the difference?

androingo said:
hm, that is strange. i did two other things before i had root:
trying to install the 4 apks on the other profile, but only the first 2 could be installed: com.google.android.gsf.login.apk and com.google.android.gsf.apk.
and i entered the following command via adb in the main profile:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
but ony after coverting all of the 4 required apks to system apps it worked. did you convert all 4?
if not, maybe one of the steps before make the difference?
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Oh. That must have been what I did wrong. I only converted the play store apk to a system file. I'll do the other three now.

razers7t8 said:
Oh. That must have been what I did wrong. I only converted the play store apk to a system file. I'll do the other three now.
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Well now the play store shows up on the other login, but when I tap on it, nothing happens. Also, in link2sd, there's no option to clear "dalvik cache." Only "clear cache" which I did.

I notice that ever since I turned the 4 Google apps into system apps with link2sd, my Facebook app no longer works. It gets stuck in the screen.: