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[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.

MiPad 2 - Installing Google Play Store

Hi,
I bought a new Xiaomi MiPad 2 64GB Android version but was bit disappointed when I didn't find Google Play Store in it. I tried different suggestion on the internet to install apks manually from various forums (not sure if those apk were legitimate, bit scary now when I think about it) and got play store somehow installed but none of the apps would install. It goes to the stage where you are shown the window with permission the app needs and it fails with a message.
I have restarted the tablet multiple times, tried installing many apps, uninstalled the google installer and reinstalled it but to no avail. Its very disappointing that its so difficult to get google play store on to an Androind tablet!
Has anybody got any suggestions, should I wipe off what Xiaomi provides and get a new ROM in (I haven't done custom ROM installations before)?

blumenhause said:
Hi,
I bought a new Xiaomi MiPad 2 64GB Android version but was bit disappointed when I didn't find Google Play Store in it. I tried different suggestion on the internet to install apks manually from various forums (not sure if those apk were legitimate, bit scary now when I think about it) and got play store somehow installed but none of the apps would install. It goes to the stage where you are shown the window with permission the app needs and it fails with a message.
I have restarted the tablet multiple times, tried installing many apps, uninstalled the google installer and reinstalled it but to no avail. Its very disappointing that its so difficult to get google play store on to an Androind tablet!
Has anybody got any suggestions, should I wipe off what Xiaomi provides and get a new ROM in (I haven't done custom ROM installations before)?
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I Think You Have To Flash Gapps to Make Playstore Work Mate From Your Recovery ..
As Your Phone is New, You Have To Install A Custom Recovery Like TWRP to Flash Google Apps(GAPPS) ..
Check this link for That ..
http://en.miui.com/thread-203226-1-1.html ..

LoverBoy2415 said:
Flash Gapps.
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Not sure what you mean by that?

blumenhause said:
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Not sure what you mean by that?
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Check my Edited Post above Now..Mate

LoverBoy2415 said:
Check my Edited Post above Now..Mate
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ok, thank you

You have to change the Data file system to ext4 and then reflash the OS with TWRP. Helps to have an usbOTG cable and a thumb drive with the os.zip and Supersu.update.zip on it because as soon as you reformat the data file, say goodbye to everything on the device. So backup all your stuff to a pc or what have you first. After that your Google apps will work fine. You can just download Google Services framework5.1-1743759(22), Google Account Manager5.1-1743759, Google Play Services10.0.84(x86+x86_64), and Google Play Store7.3.07 from APK Mirror and go to settings, Autostart and select the three that show up. Restart your device and you are good to go.

Downgrade back to EMUI 9 possible?

Hi All,
I was wondering whether its currently possible to downgrade back to EMUI 9? I received my Mate 30 Pro today (Model LIO-AL00), and it came with Android 10 out of the box. It has also applied a bunch of updates and I am now on 10.0.0.135.
I have tried the various guides to side-load Gapps via the backup method. Whilst the Gapps install, I can't open them. LZplay also doesn't want to start. I've tried all sorts of guides (including: https://www.gearbest.com/blog/how-t...ll-google-apps-gms-on-huawei-mate-30-pro-8639) but they all fail.
I also stumbled across the thread that talks about using Virtual Exposed (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/microg-t3977821). I can get Virtual Exposed installed, and the play store installed, but it doesn't open either.
So, I was wondering whether its possible (somehow?) to downgrade back to EMUI 9, so that I can use the LZPLAY method?
Thanks!!

Don't need to go back to 9. You can still get playstore on emui 10. I did it yesterday. Guide section install Google Play guide works. Rithina is op

Thanks for the quick response! Could you tell me which method you used, and what version of EMUI you did it on? Feel free to send me a private message if you don't want to share it publicly. Thanks!

mictho100 said:
Thanks for the quick response! Could you tell me which method you used, and what version of EMUI you did it on? Feel free to send me a private message if you don't want to share it publicly. Thanks!
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Did it on emui 10. Look for install play services and playstore. Rithina is the person that posted it

kev15059 said:
Did it on emui 10. Look for install play services and playstore. Rithina is the person that posted it
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I had seen that post, and I had tried it yesterday without any luck.
This morning I reset the phone and started again. Following the link from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/install-gms-google-play-store-t3992095
I managed to restore the HiSuite backup (only apps and settings)
Installed Google Apps fine
Started LZplay, but then get connection errors (see screenshots)
Do I need to VPN into China for this to work? Because the phone is trying to get to https://api.lzplay.net, which no longer exists.
It also tries to go to http://configdownload.dbankcdn.com/ which is also throwing an error.
Any ideas?

mictho100 said:
I had seen that post, and I had tried it yesterday without any luck.
This morning I reset the phone and started again. Following the link from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/install-gms-google-play-store-t3992095
I managed to restore the HiSuite backup (only apps and settings)
Installed Google Apps fine
Started LZplay, but then get connection errors (see screenshots)
Do I need to VPN into China for this to work? Because the phone is trying to get to https://api.lzplay.net, which no longer exists.
It also tries to go to http://configdownload.dbankcdn.com/ which is also throwing an error.
Any ideas?
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Lzplay is meant to not work. Now close it and install all the Google system apps and play store. Give them all permissions they ask for.

lawtq said:
Lzplay is meant to not work. Now close it and install all the Google system apps and play store. Give them all permissions they ask for.
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Hi Mate, I have done that, but none of them work. These instructions all follow the same pattern, and I have tried 4x different methods now. None work.
NOTE one thing: I cannot use HiSuite 9.0.3_300 to restore the LZplay backup. I am forced to use 9.1.0_309OVE because of the Android version on my phone. That is the ONLY thing that deviates from the instructions!
This one doesn't work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...all-google-service-huawei-mate30-pro-t3992171
This one doesn't work: https://lmphotography641.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/installing-google-play-store-for-mate-30-pro/
I can get the backup restored and all apps installed, but they just don't work . I made this video show the situation; https://youtu.be/BkAxzTzwPuQ
Should this still work with a later version of HiSuite?

mictho100 said:
Hi Mate, I have done that, but none of them work. These instructions all follow the same pattern, and I have tried 4x different methods now. None work.
NOTE one thing: I cannot use HiSuite 9.0.3_300 to restore the LZplay backup. I am forced to use 9.1.0_309OVE because of the Android version on my phone. That is the ONLY thing that deviates from the instructions!
This one doesn't work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...all-google-service-huawei-mate30-pro-t3992171
This one doesn't work: https://lmphotography641.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/installing-google-play-store-for-mate-30-pro/
I can get the backup restored and all apps installed, but they just don't work . I made this video show the situation; https://youtu.be/BkAxzTzwPuQ
Should this still work with a later version of HiSuite?
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So lzplay has admin rights? Have you tired istalling the Google apps again over themselves without uninstalling them first?

lawtq said:
So lzplay has admin rights? Have you tired istalling the Google apps again over themselves without uninstalling them first?
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OK, I FINALLY managed to get it working. I followed these instructions:
Download and unzip the lzplay package (this contains the most important application data to be restored, please do not confuse with the newly downloaded lzplay package)
2, connect Hisuite (pc Huawei mobile phone assistant) click data recovery
3, find lzplay decompression package, only restore applications and data (only restore assistant application and application data, application data is the most important! application data is the most important! application data is the most important!) does not restore system settings!
4, restart the phone after data recovery
5, then download the corresponding version of the Google package and install (corresponding to the Google package and lzplay link below) Note: Install these Google packages based on all permissions
6. After the installation is complete, open the Google Service Assistant and activate the device manager.
7, restart the phone after activation is complete
8, open the settings drop-down to see if there is a google icon, if there is, then the installation is successful, if not, repeat the installation steps
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Open GMAIL first, register your account, and Google Play should then also start working.
The first couple of times I tried to either add a Gmail account or go directly to the Playstore, which didn't work. Now I opened Gmail, added my address, signed in and it all started working!
Thanks for all your input guys. Much appreciated!!

Google Play Services Authentication

As of now have started getting Error: "Google Play Services requires Authentication"
Any work around for this

it has also stopped me from signing into Google Apps, anyone facing similar issues

Same for me

hyperX- said:
Same for me
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Try going into settings and goto Google under the accounts and re sign in! Not sure if it will work but yesterday I got the simple error and it worked for me!

Acidburnsn0w said:
Try going into settings and goto Google under the accounts and re sign in! Not sure if it will work but yesterday I got the simple error and it worked for me!
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signing in again doesn't resolve

If I delete my account and try to resign in
I can't login anymore ...getting error that this device is not Google protect certified

Go download Device ID apk, look for GMS ID then go to dedicated Google webpage and register it as if you were using a device with custom ROM, should work fine then

nenebear said:
Install Device ID app
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=android id&c=apps
Copy "Google Service Framework ID" (not Device ID)
Register your device
https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/
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Try thjs. Got it from a different thread.

gsm new
To achieve your goal, simply follow these guidelines:
Download the Chat Partner APK file directly from your smartphone. It is an application that allows you to easily install Google Services on your smartphone
Once the download is complete, click on the file directly from the notification drop-down and proceed with the installation following the instructions on the screen (or use a common File Manager to proceed)
Once installation is complete, start the newly installed program. DO NOT login when requested, but click on the Detect device item
At this point, click on Repair Now and automatically you will be sent back to the Google page where you will have to enter your credentials with email and password
Following these steps, you will need to restart your smartphone
Upon restart, you can open the Play Store and access your Google account: from now on you can download all the Google apps directly from the Play Store.

eligio1975 said:
To achieve your goal, simply follow these guidelines:
Download the Chat Partner APK file directly from your smartphone. It is an application that allows you to easily install Google Services on your smartphone
Once the download is complete, click on the file directly from the notification drop-down and proceed with the installation following the instructions on the screen (or use a common File Manager to proceed)
Once installation is complete, start the newly installed program. DO NOT login when requested, but click on the Detect device item
At this point, click on Repair Now and automatically you will be sent back to the Google page where you will have to enter your credentials with email and password
Following these steps, you will need to restart your smartphone
Upon restart, you can open the Play Store and access your Google account: from now on you can download all the Google apps directly from the Play Store.
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Installing is not the issue, google has started asking for permissions for play store
most installed apps have become unresponsive

neversayoceans said:
Try thjs. Got it from a different thread.
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this worked for the moment

Mate 30 Pro latest version LIO-N29
guyluvsgals said:
this worked for the moment
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Hello, I have a Mate 30 Pro latest version LIO-N29 10.0.0.192 that is having the same issue (Device is not play protect Certified) I also used device info app and copied Google Service Framework ID (GSF) and then registered on the google site for uncertified devices but it is still throwing up the same error. Can you please share your method. Thanks

All my apps are still working under google and updating fine.
Could it be that they are "targeting" the Chinese versions. Mine is an international model...or do we receive this error only when trying to register a new installation?

It is absolutely necessary in order to install right Google services that the Mate 30 Pro has had a factory reset before.
And when they are going to be installed, follow the steps without failures.

luisvalino said:
It is absolutely necessary in order to install right Google services that the Mate 30 Pro has had a factory reset before.
And when they are going to be installed, follow the steps without failures.
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Started with a fresh device but still the same @not certified keeps popping up

rabunz1105 said:
Started with a fresh device but still the same @not certified keeps popping up
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If you make a factory reset and then you install GMS files right, there should be no error. I have a Chinese Mate 30 Pro 5G and the Play Store works perfectly.

luisvalino said:
If you make a factory reset and then you install GMS files right, there should be no error. I have a Chinese Mate 30 Pro 5G and the Play Store works perfectly.
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As i said before, Fresh Device, everything installs properly, google uncertified page shows registered but still popping up. Some one on another forum mentioned that new devices that haven`t had GMS prior to the popup issue are the ones that can`t get certified. Mate 30 pro`s that already had GMS installed are able to get certified and hence not have the popup certification issue anymore.

luisvalino said:
If you make a factory reset and then you install GMS files right, there should be no error. I have a Chinese Mate 30 Pro 5G and the Play Store works perfectly.
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Nope, I did try multiple times but it didn't work

rabunz1105 said:
Hello, I have a Mate 30 Pro latest version LIO-N29 10.0.0.192 that is having the same issue (Device is not play protect Certified) I also used device info app and copied Google Service Framework ID (GSF) and then registered on the google site for uncertified devices but it is still throwing up the same error. Can you please share your method. Thanks
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I followed steps as per the links and rebooted my phone, the error message stopped popping up
Install Device ID app
https://play.google.com/store/search...id id&c=apps
Copy "Google Service Framework ID" (not Device ID)
Register your device
https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/

luisvalino said:
If you make a factory reset and then you install GMS files right, there should be no error. I have a Chinese Mate 30 Pro 5G and the Play Store works perfectly.
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I am using International Mate 30 Pro since last 4 months, GMS was working fine but all of a sudden the error message started popping up, even after factory reset the issue was not resolved...followed the GSF ID registration and issue was resolved

It worked! - This Device Isn't Play Protect Certified & Contacts Sync Error Huawei / Honor With GMS

It complately worked..! (In my second tried)
Thanks a million for that guy.

I have problem same like you.but i have mate 30 pro.can i used this methode sir

I have Mate 30 Pro too. I have using 2 days with no problem. So, you can try

it is working for the play protect notification but you lose push notification, that's what happened with me so far on China model of mate30pro.

PLEASE HELP! I cannot install the first Google Play Services app downloaded from the link after I uninstalled existing Google Play Services app. Installation of Google Play Services always failed because (it says) my device has newer version even after I uninstalled it.
Now my device does not have Google Play Services but I can't install the version downloaded from the link.

My phone suddenly gave me tge play protect cerification error and could not access playstore, youtube, google maps, chrome,... Etc.
However, i tried the googlifier method and i have everything working fine yet the google play services is not updated and thus Android auto does not work and requires me to update Google play services and when i did i got the certification error again.
Any solution?

Problem solved finally.

ahassouna said:
Problem solved finally.
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I have the same problem. How did you solve it please ?

Ok if u only have the errors like in the pictures for the play protect and cannot access the google apps like maps, youtube.. Etc.
Then check this video which was just posted today, and download the file from description in video wbich has the link.
Pls post back if it worked for you
PPFix
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com

ahassouna said:
Pls post back if it worked for you
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It worked, thank you very much.

Had to do it today too, but I skipped all the app activities, just uninstalled the Google Play services, and installed the older one, posted in this thread.
Worked like a charm.

I can open again Google apps without error messages, but Android Auto still does not work, because the fixed installed Google play services is an older version. Any solution for Android Auto?

I have tried a few options out there, however despite un-installing the GPS when I go to install the 1st pkg it returns with a message to say I already have a 'newer' version installed.
I have rebooted the phone to see if that would clear it however nothing.

Force stop GPS & clear Data before uninstall. Afterwards, install the GPS fix from the video link. It should work.

cotiga_m said:
Force stop GPS & clear Data before uninstall. Afterwards, install the GPS fix from the video link. It should work.
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Unfortunately having un-installed GPS already I do not have the option to do the above. Tried downloading the same version via APK however that is also noting that I am using the latest version.

cotiga_m said:
I can open again Google apps without error messages, but Android Auto still does not work, because the fixed installed Google play services is an older version. Any solution for Android Auto?
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Managed to find a workaround for Android Auto. I've installed Virtual Android from Google Play, I've installed latest Google services & Android Auto on it and it works perfectly

BoSelecta said:
Unfortunately having un-installed GPS already I do not have the option to do the above. Tried downloading the same version via APK however that is also noting that I am using the latest version.
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Try manually uninstall using adb. Tutorial here: how-to-uninstall-google-play-services

cotiga_m said:
Try manually uninstall using adb. Tutorial here: how-to-uninstall-google-play-services
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Thank you shall have a look and advise.

namek09 said:
it is working for the play protect notification but you lose push notification, that's what happened with me so far on China model of mate30pro.
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Yeah this is the same problem from years. Push notifications are broken with these kind of method.

Is this method working? I can't downgrade and I feel bad about my fiancée for recommending this camera phone to her. I would like to find a way to allow you to use at least contacts and mail. Can you help me?