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Dear Nexus 5 Users,
I was trying to use Google Now Cards here in Sri Lanka, but I could not enable or even the option did not showed up.
Then, I tried to push an old update of Google Search and then updated via the Play Store, IT WORKED.
Please do the following if you have problems with Google Now Cards.
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for lags, bricks or any sort of bad happened to your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader and Root your device. Follow THIS link.
2. Install Titanium Backup. Here is the Playstore Link -> Titanium Backup
3. Download an older version of Google Search app. I prefer downloading 2.6.7 update. Here is the Link -> Google Search 2.6.7, store it into phone sdcard, later we will be using it.
Now do this patiently.
4. Install a 3rd party launcher and make as the default one. I prefer the Epic Launcher which goes close to the stock. Playstore Link -> Epic Launcher
5. Go to Titanium Backup App and search for Google Search app. The update should be 3.1.xx.. Take a Titanium backup of that app and Un-install it.
6. After uninstalling, install the Google Search 2.6.7 update which is on your sdcard. [Step 3]
7. Now go to Playstore and Search for Google Search and update it.
That's it. After updating your left swipe Google Now will be enabled.
Check the screenshot Ive attached which has the Google Now On/Off toggle, with default I did not have that option, after doing this process it appeared.
Cheers :good::good:
Alternate method, without rooting phone
1. Remove sim card and turn airplane mode;
2. Download free fake GPS Application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lexa.fakegps
3. Choose the position where Google now is supported. Example New York, and touch Set Location, You must allow mock locations in developers section;
4. Settings .. Wifi .. Touch&Hold on SSID you are connected .. Advanced Settings .. Proxy Manual Mode .. Enter Proxy Server IP Address and Port (For proxy servers address, google it, or pm).
5. Reboot phone;
6. Touch Google Search Bar .. Settings .. Accounts & privacy .. Google Account .. Sign Out;
7. Disable Google Play Service application. Before you need uninstall update and disconnect Android Device Manager.
8. Touch Google Search Bar .. Settings .. Accounts & privacy .. Google Account .. Choose your gmail address; Agree with prompt, touch "I'am In". Activate Google Play Service application
Congratulations, now you have Google Now service activated. If you turn it off, then you need same procedures again.
9. You can remove Proxy servers address from Wifi settings, disable mock locations also and uninstall fake gps app if you want.
Many thanks to RaouF Ouacher from google groups forum. for provided such information. Sorry for my English.
nar7esh said:
Dear Nexus 5 Users,
I was trying to use Google Now Cards here in Sri Lanka, but I could not enable or even the option did not showed up.
Then, I tried to push an old update of Google Search and then updated via the Play Store, IT WORKED.
Please do the following if you have problems with Google Now Cards.
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for lags, bricks or any sort of bad happened to your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader and Root your device. Follow THIS link.
2. Install Titanium Backup. Here is the Playstore Link -> Titanium Backup
3. Download an older version of Google Search app. I prefer downloading 2.6.7 update. Here is the Link -> Google Search 2.6.7, store it into phone sdcard, later we will be using it.
Now do this patiently.
4. Install a 3rd party launcher and make as the default one. I prefer the Epic Launcher which goes close to the stock. Playstore Link -> Epic Launcher
5. Go to Titanium Backup App and search for Google Search app. The update should be 3.1.xx.. Take a Titanium backup of that app and Un-install it.
6. After uninstalling, install the Google Search 2.6.7 update which is on your sdcard. [Step 3]
7. Now go to Playstore and Search for Google Search and update it.
That's it. After updating your left swipe Google Now will be enabled.
Check the screenshot Ive attached which has the Google Now On/Off toggle, with default I did not have that option, after doing this process it appeared.
Cheers :good::good:
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Sadly it did not work either but I'm on an S3... Google now cards are no longer showing up no matter what I do. Maybe I'll try the GPS spoof trick.
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
iFeelYouJohanna said:
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
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nexus 5 here
just performed this 2x
still have no shipping cards or option to enable
pchtc said:
nexus 5 here
just performed this 2x
still have no shipping cards or option to enable
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What do you mean by shipping cards? This is for people who don't have Google now at all because of their location.
Thanks to the OP, this method still works if anyone was wondering but it seems that you need to use the Google search app mentioned in the post or older as I used 2.7.. that I had backed up previously but it still didn't allow me to enable Google Now due to my location. Also it doesn't have to be a nexus 5, I've just enabled it on a nexus 7 so it might work on any device
iFeelYouJohanna said:
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
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Not working on my Nexus 5. Any ideas why? I would like to fix this and prove the 100% statement as correct, but at this moment it's not.
eirh said:
Not working on my Nexus 5. Any ideas why? I would like to fix this and prove the 100% statement as correct, but at this moment it's not.
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Did you disable Google play services?
Are you getting a network error message when trying to dig back in to search? I'll need more info about what exactly you did and what happened.
iFeelYouJohanna said:
Did you disable Google play services?
Are you getting a network error message when trying to dig back in to search? I'll need more info about what exactly you did and what happened.
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Yes, I did disable Google Play services. I got the network error message, so I deleted the Google Search app data and cache too.
What happens is that no matter how many times I try to log-out and log-in with my account (in the Google Search settings) afterwards, I am not asked to enable Google Now, so it's not available for me. The switch to enable Google Now in the Search settings does not exist.
I assume at least part of my problem is due to the Location services, they cannot be enabled where I live... Is there any workaround for this? Or if the problem is somewhere else, could someone point out - where exactly?
Thanks!
eirh said:
Yes, I did disable Google Play services. I got the network error message, so I deleted the Google Search app data and cache too.
What happens is that no matter how many times I try to log-out and log-in with my account (in the Google Search settings) afterwards, I am not asked to enable Google Now, so it's not available for me. The switch to enable Google Now in the Search settings does not exist.
I assume at least part of my problem is due to the Location services, they cannot be enabled where I live... Is there any workaround for this? Or if the problem is somewhere else, could someone point out - where exactly?
Thanks!
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Yeah this is the only work around for the play services location not available. When play services is disabled Google search can't check your location so that's why this works.
However there was an update to Google search 2 says ago so I haven't tested this after that.
iFeelYouJohanna said:
Yeah this is the only work around for the play services location not available. When play services is disabled Google search can't check your location so that's why this works.
However there was an update to Google search 2 says ago so I haven't tested this after that.
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Thanks for your help anyway. I also uninstalled all updates to Google Search, but without success...
Hey, you know how I got it working? I went abroad, to a country that obviously supports the location logging, and the option to activate Google Now, appeared Luckily it didn't disappear when I returned home. I hope that Google don't "fix" this bug.
Thanks... managed to get the cards enabled following this..
The only difference is that I had to enable the cards prior to updating back to Search 3.x... otherwise it did not give me the option to enable Google Now after!
thanks buddy
nar7esh said:
Dear Nexus 5 Users,
I was trying to use Google Now Cards here in Sri Lanka, but I could not enable or even the option did not showed up.
Then, I tried to push an old update of Google Search and then updated via the Play Store, IT WORKED.
Please do the following if you have problems with Google Now Cards.
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for lags, bricks or any sort of bad happened to your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader and Root your device. Follow THIS link.
2. Install Titanium Backup. Here is the Playstore Link -> Titanium Backup
3. Download an older version of Google Search app. I prefer downloading 2.6.7 update. Here is the Link -> Google Search 2.6.7, store it into phone sdcard, later we will be using it.
Now do this patiently.
4. Install a 3rd party launcher and make as the default one. I prefer the Epic Launcher which goes close to the stock. Playstore Link -> Epic Launcher
5. Go to Titanium Backup App and search for Google Search app. The update should be 3.1.xx.. Take a Titanium backup of that app and Un-install it.
6. After uninstalling, install the Google Search 2.6.7 update which is on your sdcard. [Step 3]
7. Now go to Playstore and Search for Google Search and update it.
That's it. After updating your left swipe Google Now will be enabled.
Check the screenshot Ive attached which has the Google Now On/Off toggle, with default I did not have that option, after doing this process it appeared.
Cheers :good::good:
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thanks very much buddy..........thanks a ton, worked perfect.
It says I cannot install the apk of Google search. "App isn't installed". Well bah.
Anyway have idea if my Google Play Service is not able to disable?
I go to Setting -> App -> Google Play Service, both the "Uninstall Update" and "Disable" button is disable.
I dont want to root my device.
Regards,
iFeelYouJohanna said:
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
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SokRatha said:
Anyway have idea if my Google Play Service is not able to disable?
I go to Setting -> App -> Google Play Service, both the "Uninstall Update" and "Disable" button is disable.
I dont want to root my device.
Regards,
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This method doesn't need root. Just check how to disable that for your phone model.
Yes, this method don't need root, I mean I don't want to try other method that need root.
And what you have mentioned is my question, it's about ways to disable "Google Play Service".
I can't do it because the option to disable it is not enable.
iFeelYouJohanna said:
This method doesn't need root. Just check how to disable that for your phone model.
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SokRatha said:
Yes, this method don't need root, I mean I don't want to try other method that need root.
And what you have mentioned is my question, it's about ways to disable "Google Play Service".
I can't do it because the option to disable it is not enable.
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Google Play Services is many different things. It's location services, auto syncs etc.
I don't think you would want to completely disable it.
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Hi, i'm trying to backup any folder on my nexus 5 all works fine but the Whatsapp Images folder won't back up, as soon as i flag the cloud icon appear Google play services crash, am i the only one? i've tried to restar the device but it's the same story...
Edo 91 said:
Hi, i'm trying to backup any folder on my nexus 5 all works fine but the Whatsapp Images folder won't back up, as soon as i flag the cloud icon appear Google play services crash, am i the only one? i've tried to restar the device but it's the same story...
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facing the same issue. No idea what went wrong.. working fine with all other folders.
I am having the exact same problem... No idea what happened ... Hopefully they rectify it soon...
anyone tried reinstalling the app ?
The same problem for me in a Moto G 2013 with Lollipop.
I have unistalled the new update and reinstall the old one then all works well like before. If the new update is installed the problem arises again.
The version number of the new update is Photos 1.0.0.94391081. My "Google Play Sevices" version number is 7.5.71 (1955121-4369) but astonishly there is a new "Google Play Sevices" version 7.6.03 (1954927-438) for example here:
https://plus.google.com/+apkmirror/posts/KhaYZQUvs1b
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/
Does anyone has installed this version? I have not tested it because I don't know why this new Google Play Sevices is not offered by the Google Play automatic update. Perhaps the new Google Photos update only works with the new Google Play Sevices one.
I'm glad to see that i'm not the only one...
any solution yet ?
I had this issue with the old app too and it's still happening. At first I thought that it was because I had too many pictures in the folder (over 4k) so I started moving them to another folder and backing them from there, but after finishing and even deleting the WhatsApp Images folder so that the app could recreate it, the app it's still crashing when I try to enable backups for that folder.
sdfdf said:
I had this issue with the old app too and it's still happening. At first I thought that it was because I had too many pictures in the folder (over 4k) so I started moving them to another folder and backing them from there, but after finishing and even deleting the WhatsApp Images folder so that the app could recreate it, the app it's still crashing when I try to enable backups for that folder.
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with the old app too? I thought it was an issue only with the new version. That's very strange.
I have updated the Google Photos app in my wife's mobile that is the same than mine (a Moto G 2013) and.... there is no problem and all works fine. Then the problem must be in my device but I don't have any idea of what's happening.
Solved:
Simply, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Delete all data.
Once done it, the new Google Photo update allows backup of WhatsApp Images.
I think it's working again... Thx v much ElTron!
ElTron said:
Solved:
Simply, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Delete all data.
Once done it, the new Google Photo update allows backup of WhatsApp Images.
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This worked for me too. Thanks ElTron.
Any suggestions for Google Photos app crashing every now and then? Tried with clean install also. No luck.
Edit : Found the solution.
For those of you who are still facing problem might try the following :
1. Uninstall Google Photos App.
2. Clear Media Storage data from Settings->Apps->All->Media Storage.
3.1 Update Google Play Services if it is not on the latest version.
3.2 Clear Google Play Services data from Settings->Apps->All->Google Play->Manage Space.
4. Reboot device.
5. Install Google Photos.
Voila. You should be good to go.
Delete.
ElTron said:
Solved:
Simply, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Delete all data.
Once done it, the new Google Photo update allows backup of WhatsApp Images.
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Thanks a lot mate. Its working.
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ElTron said:
Solved:
Simply, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Delete all data.
Once done it, the new Google Photo update allows backup of WhatsApp Images.
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Thanks ElTron,
I couldn't saved Pictures/Messenger directory.
Now it works.
Solved!
ElTron said:
Solved:
Simply, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Delete all data.
Once done it, the new Google Photo update allows backup of WhatsApp Images.
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Perfect! Thanks!
ElTron said:
Solved:
Simply, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Delete all data.
Once done it, the new Google Photo update allows backup of WhatsApp Images.
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Does this not cause issues elsewhere? Mine's stuck on updating status and for some reason is backing up my photos all the time using up my mobile data.
Has any one trying to locate Mate 9 using Android device manager? in my case the app is installed but is showing my old device instead, neither works if I use Lookout app.
I know my GPS is working fine since I can use maps and uber without nay issues.
Typing find my phone in to google works fine for me
You have to enable it in device administrators setting, it's disabled by default on my phone.
gm007 said:
You have to enable it in device administrators setting, it's disabled by default on my phone.
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I did, still not working, after removing my old phone from my devices in my account I dont see my mate 9 even tho is listed in google play. Wonder if have to do something with decice not being certified or android pay also not working.
Is everything also set under settings/Google/security/Android device manager?
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clmbtti said:
Is everything also set under settings/Google/security/Android device manager?
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Can't find that option anywhere in my mate 9, probably is cuz of the chinese firmware
ilbambino said:
Can't find that option anywhere in my mate 9, probably is cuz of the chinese firmware
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Mines enabled already, I never enabled it.
Could be because of Chinese firmware as it comes without Google stuff in stock?
ante0 said:
http://i.imgur.com/5iSV678.png
http://i.imgur.com/gKWUKlP.png
Mines enabled already, I never enabled it.
Could be because of Chinese firmware as it comes without Google stuff in stock?
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Mines enabled already, I never enabled it.
Could be because of Chinese firmware as it comes without Google stuff in stock?
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I believe so, I got HiCloud settings where you have Google ones.
I have mate 9,
Model number MHA-AL00
Build number MHA-AL00C00B231
EMUI version 5.0.1
I'm in Japan, using mate 9 with my home wifi.
I've already installed Play Store and Find my device on my Mate 9, but,
-Even though I can download Apps from Play store on mate 9, when I access Play store from PC, mate 9 doesn't show on the device list, even in Settings menu.
-When I access Google device manager from PC, mate 9 doesn't show on the device list.
How can I find my mate 9 on Google device manager from my PC, and install app into mate 9 via Play store on PC?
I installed GMS packages below using "gmsinstaller.apk"
Google Services Framework
Google Account Manager
Google Play service
Google Play Store
and installed Find my device via Play store on mate 9.
Gave permissions to each app as follows
Google Services Framework
-Contacts
-Phone
Google Account Manager
-Contacts
-Phone
Google Play service
All of the list include
-Contacts
-Storage
-Your location
Google Play Store
-Contacts
-Phone
-SMS
-Your location
Find my device
-Your location
-Trust this app
-App auto-launch
About the Settings matter,
on Settings menu, there is no "Google" following "Do not disturb", not like pic posted by ante0.
Settings > advanced settings > Location access > Access my location has been already enabled.
Settings > advanced settings > Security > Find my phone > Find my phone can not be enabled 'caz of an error "Unable to connect to the server.(31)"
How can I do?
is you device showing certified in google play store app? I had same device and all you mention worked for me, I can even install from web without any issues.
tact1969 said:
I have mate 9,
Model number MHA-AL00
Build number MHA-AL00C00B231
EMUI version 5.0.1
I'm in Japan, using mate 9 with my home wifi.
I've already installed Play Store and Find my device on my Mate 9, but,
-Even though I can download Apps from Play store on mate 9, when I access Play store from PC, mate 9 doesn't show on the device list, even in Settings menu.
-When I access Google device manager from PC, mate 9 doesn't show on the device list.
How can I find my mate 9 on Google device manager from my PC, and install app into mate 9 via Play store on PC?
I installed GMS packages below using "gmsinstaller.apk"
Google Services Framework
Google Account Manager
Google Play service
Google Play Store
and installed Find my device via Play store on mate 9.
Gave permissions to each app as follows
Google Services Framework
-Contacts
-Phone
Google Account Manager
-Contacts
-Phone
Google Play service
All of the list include
-Contacts
-Storage
-Your location
Google Play Store
-Contacts
-Phone
-SMS
-Your location
Find my device
-Your location
-Trust this app
-App auto-launch
About the Settings matter,
on Settings menu, there is no "Google" following "Do not disturb", not like pic posted by ante0.
Settings > advanced settings > Location access > Access my location has been already enabled.
Settings > advanced settings > Security > Find my phone > Find my phone can not be enabled 'caz of an error "Unable to connect to the server.(31)"
How can I do?
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1. Make sure that you have accessed the Google Play Store app on your device with the same email account as you signed in Google Play from your computer.
2. Make sure that you've actually installed at least one app on your mate 9 from Google Play Store. Only after you've installed an app, your phone or tablet will be linked to your Google Account.
1. Off course YES I did.
2. from Play store on mate 9, I have already installed several apps.
ilbambino said:
is you device showing certified in google play store app? I had same device and all you mention worked for me, I can even install from web without any issues.
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On Setting of Play Store on my mate 9, it's already certified.
Hi guys, I am go to Google Mobile Service Settings on newest Fire HD 2018.
So just I'm going to Android Settings and find the Google Settings is not there. I'm using the Activity Launcher.
1. Download the Activity Launcher from Google Play Store
2. After install. Open the Activity Launcher and select the drop-down All Activities on the top screen.
3. Scroll down and select Google Play Services, find the activity and start com.google.android.gms.app.settings.GoogleSettingsLink or com.google.android.gms.app.settings.GoogleSettingsIALink
See screenshot below:
Did you install the Google Play Store required apps first?
What you are saying is not clear, so I don't know if you tried installing the Google Play Services and Store on the tablet or not. But, there are no Google apps or settings on the Fire tablet at all coming straight from Amazon. So, by default, there is no Google Settings to find.
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joeldf said:
Did you install the Google Play Store required apps first?
What you are saying is not clear, so I don't know if you tried installing the Google Play Services and Store on the tablet or not. But, there are no Google apps or settings on the Fire tablet at all coming straight from Amazon. So, by default, there is no Google Settings to find.
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I think he's trying to explain how he gets into Google settings after installing the services and apps as unlike other Android devices the link to the Google settings isn't in the settings menu.
Andy4Shurr said:
I think he's trying to explain how he gets into Google settings after installing the services and apps as unlike other Android devices the link to the Google settings isn't in the settings menu.
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Can you use launch the Google Settings activity using Activity Launcher
Find the activities in Google Play services:
com.google.android.gms.app.settings.GoogleSettingsLink
com.google.android.gms.app.settings.GoogleSettingsIALink
I know I am late but there is a apk for the google settings app you could add.
Update: I made the tutorial as simple as possible.
*Remove sim card or turn on airplane mode*
1. Go to Settings > System > Google Play Services
2. Turn on Google Play Services
3. Install latest Google Play Store from https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
4. Install other Google Apps
5. To install Google Chrome, you MUST update "Android System Webview" first
6. Install your other apps.
*Disable first the stock Moto dialer, contacts, Lenovo Appcenter and LeCloud (as these apps will mess up your Google contacts).
7. Install Google sync contacts app attached to sync contacts.
8. Default Motorola Contactt app will sync your Google contacts (no need to install Google Contacts)
9. Default Motorola Calendar app will sync your Google calendar (no need to install Google Calendar)
Done.
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How to enable notifications in Motorola Edge S (phone will not kill the apps in background)
1. Go to Device Shield app
2. Go to Background Processing
3. Click the app one-by-one and update (as well as any app you installed that you want to receive notifications on time) to "Allow app running in background".
4. Go to Auto Start apps and enable your Google apps to auto start. I also do this with my other non-Google apps.
DONE. Your phone is now ready to use.
By going through this process, the play store will work with no issues after? Able to download whatever app you want or will it generate an error?
Shadowthor said:
By going through this process, the play store will work with no issues after? Able to download whatever app you want or will it generate an error?
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Yes. No Playstore issue whatsoever. Google will be the default app store to download, install and update all your apps. You can disable the default Lenovo App Center app.
Google assistant works too (of course you need to download the assistant app from Playstore as well).
ijuanp03 said:
Yes. No Playstore issue whatsoever. Google will be the default app store to download, install and update all your apps. You can disable the default Lenovo App Center app.
Google assistant works too (of course you need to download the assistant app from Playstore as well).
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Awesome, that's good to know. do you think it will survive a factory reset or you have to go through these steps for each factory reset?
Shadowthor said:
Awesome, that's good to know. do you think it will survive a factory reset or you have to go through these steps for each factory reset?
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You need to go through everything again
For those who do not need the Google suite, but only Play services dependent apps such as Play Store, Line, and GCam, enabling Google Services under "System" settings (>Advanced) works reliably and will update/install all your apps, too.
Loving the moto UI on Android 11, which lets you disable/uninstall almost anything including the built-in app store.
These steps work great so far with the 8gb/256gb variant. Only thing that needs troubleshooting from my end is the 5G band.
ijuanp03 said:
Update: I made the tutorial as simple as possible.
*Remove sim card or turn on airplane mode*
1. Go to Settings > System > Google Play Services
2. Turn on Google Play Services
3. Install latest Google Play Store from https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
4. Install other Google Apps
5. To install Google Chrome, you MUST update "Android System Webview" first
6. Install your other apps.
7. Install Google sync contacts app attached to sync contacts.
8. Default Motorola Contactt app will sync your Google contacts (no need to install Google Contacts)
9. Default Motorola Calendar app will sync your Google calendar (no need to install Google Calendar)
Done.
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How to enable notifications in Motorola Edge S (phone will not kill the apps in background)
1. Go to Device Shield app
2. Go to Background Processing
3. Click the app one-by-one and update (as well as any app you installed that you want to receive notifications on time) to "Allow app running in background".
4. Go to Auto Start apps and enable your Google apps to auto start. I also do this with my other non-Google apps.
DONE. Your phone is now ready to use.
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Hi . Will this method also work for moto Edge s pro ( Edge 20 pro ) ?
mcjwang said:
For those who do not need the Google suite, but only Play services dependent apps such as Play Store, Line, and GCam, enabling Google Services under "System" settings (>Advanced) works reliably and will update/install all your apps, too.
Loving the moto UI on Android 11, which lets you disable/uninstall almost anything including the built-in app store.
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Are the icons and and Menu of edge s look like the g100 ? I mean the Chinese rom look like the global ?
fire159 said:
Are the icons and and Menu of edge s look like the g100 ? I mean the Chinese rom look like the global ?
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Yes
Chrome can be installed from the Lenovo Apps Centre if it doesn't install through Google Play Store.
Can verify NFC and Google Pay also works no problem.
I want to get the moto edge s from AliExpress, but found out that the device is not on the list to receive android 12 update.
EbubeNike said:
I want to get the moto edge s from AliExpress, but found out that the device is not on the list to receive android 12 update.
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You could considered the Moto Edge X30. It's available now on Aliexpress. It comes with Android 12 built in. It has much better specs than the Edge S, including a 50M OIS camera and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 cpu. But of course, it more expensive.
EbubeNike said:
I want to get the moto edge s from AliExpress, but found out that the device is not on the list to receive android 12 update.
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But G100 is on that list. So you will still be able to install its Android 12`s Global Rom on Edge S.
soprano77 said:
Mas o G100 está nesta lista. Portanto, você ainda poderá instalar a Global Rom do Android 12 no Edge S.
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This means that the edge S pro does not receive android 12 in official ways, the only way for it to receive android 12 and unlocking the device's bootload. (China won't give even one kind of OTA support)
Hello, I put the Chinese rom at 20 pro. but I can't get android auto to work, because I need to install android auto stub to the system folder so it recognizes it for me. but with root explore like other apk they don't let me install it. I have root with magisk 25.