I've finally managed to destroy all of the Google glitches on Fire OS after much troubleshooting and many factory resets. This guide will show you how to permanently fix the following issues:
Gmail closing after right after opening
Google Contacts not pulling your contacts
Google Calendar not pulling your calendar
This requires some patience.
Reported Bugs:
Gmail crashes when opening an attachment in an email and some users are speculating it's the Amazon Download Manager causing the crash. I'm looking into it.
Requirements:
Root (This easy guide shows you how to root your 7th generation Fire HD)
Fire OS 5.6.0.0
Fire HD (2017)
ADB (Optional, this 'Lite' package is officially provided by Google)
Basic knowledge of ADB commands
Downloads:
Google Account Manager (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Google Services Framework (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Google Play Services (It's okay to download the latest version!)
Google Play Store (It's okay to download the latest version!)
Google Calendar Sync (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Google Contacts Sync (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Link2SD
Titanium Backup
Gboard
Step 1: Enable install of "Apps from Unknown Sources":
Go to Settings > Security and enable “Apps from Unknown Sources”. This will allow you to sideload the Google APKs that you'll need in order to install the Google Play store onto your Fire HD.
Step 2: Download and install these APKs in sequence: (I've included their package names below so they are easier to locate in the Fire HD Docs app!)
Google Account Manager - com.google.android.gsf.login
Google Services Framework - com.google.android.gsf
Google Play Services - com.google.android.gms
Google Play Store - com.android.vending
Google Calendar Sync - com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar_5.2.3-99827563-release-2015080710_minAPI15(nodpi)
Google Contacts Sync - com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts_5.1.1-1965118-22_minAPI22(nodpi)_apkmirror.com
Step 3: Setting up Google Play & downloading applications:
Open Google Play Store and login to your Google account
Download all of your Google applications like Gmail, Gboard, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, Rewards, and etc.
Don't setup Gmail just yet
Make Gboard your default keyboard by disabling Fire Standard Keyboard - adb shell pm disable com.amazon.redstone
Download Link2SD
Download Titanium Backup
Step 4: Extra Gmail steps: (This is temporary until the crashing bug has been eliminated)
Open Gmail but don't do anything else yet
Set Fire HD to "Airplane mode" or just disconnect from wireless
Now go to your Gmail Settings
Choose your Gmail account in the next page
Scroll down to Data Usage and uncheck "Download attachments"
Set Days of mail to sync to 10 days
Step 5: Avoid any bootloops by eliminating this potential roadblock with Titanium Backup or ADB:
Code:
adb shell pm disable com.amazon.redstone
Step 6: Now you're going to need to free up some space within the /system partition. Remove these applications via Titanium Backup or ADB:
Kindle Special Offers - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kindle.kso
Kid's Silk Web Browser - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.cloud9.kids
Fire Keyboard (Asian) - adb shell pm uninstall jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz
Calendar - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.calendar
Contacts - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.contacts
Fire Tutorial - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
Fire Keyboard Simplified Chinese Pack - adb shell pm uninstall jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.languagepack.zhcn_az
Amazon Retail Demo - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kor.demo
Home Screen Tips - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.protips
Music - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.music
My Videos - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kindle.personal_video
Amazon Cloud Photos - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.photos
Weather - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.weather
Email - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.email
Amazon Cloud Photos Importer - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.photos.importer
Kingsoft Office Bull**** - adb shell pm uninstall com.kingsoft.office.amz
Step 7: Open up Link2SD and go to User Applications. Convert the following apps into system apps:
Google
Google Play Store
Google Contacts
Google Contacts Sync
Google Calendar Sync
Step 8: Last step:
Reboot through Link2SD or ADB. All Google apps should function normally afterwards.
Sources:
https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/gmail-app-kicking-closing-t3607306
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki...l-app-stopped-kindle-fire-hd-8-gen-6-t3588914
Can't download app from AppStore
I Can't download app from AppStore. My kindle show : There are no apps to install, since your administration hastn't made any available to you yet.
Was so excited to see this but after doing this all to a T Gmail still crashes if I open on email with an attachment...
Oh no!
I forgot to mention to disable the automatic download of attachments in Gmail and set the sync interval to 10 days. Make sure Gmail is force closed, data cleared and on airport mode when you do change the your Gmail account settings.
Let me know if that works!
Blaiser47 said:
Was so excited to see this but after doing this all to a T Gmail still crashes if I open on email with an attachment...
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bakshi said:
Oh no!
I forgot to mention to disable the automatic download of attachments in Gmail and set the sync interval to 10 days. Make sure Gmail is force closed, data cleared and on airport mode when you do change the your Gmail account settings.
Let me know if that works!
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Thanks. But just tried all that and same issue. As soon as I open an email with an attachment, it crashes. Others have looked into this and it has something to do with Gmail not working with Amazon download manager I think.
bakshi said:
Oh no!
I forgot to mention to disable the automatic download of attachments in Gmail and set the sync interval to 10 days. Make sure Gmail is force closed, data cleared and on airport mode when you do change the your Gmail account settings.
Let me know if that works!
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That's temporary, right? Just when making gmail system app?
Blaiser47 said:
Thanks. But just tried all that and same issue. As soon as I open an email with an attachment, it crashes. Others have looked into this and it has something to do with Gmail not working with Amazon download manager I think.
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Quick question. What's is this "Amazon download manager" thing? Since Gmail is not working with Amazon download manager is there a chance to replace the Amazon download manager?
That's what I'm thinking. It seems this download manager is the root of this mess. I'm going to look into it.
oscarcx said:
Quick question. What's is this "Amazon download manager" thing? Since Gmail is not working with Amazon download manager is there a chance to replace the Amazon download manager?
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oscarcx said:
Quick question. What's is this "Amazon download manager" thing? Since Gmail is not working with Amazon download manager is there a chance to replace the Amazon download manager?
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Don't know much beyond what I said. Just quoting what others have observed.
oscarcx said:
Quick question. What's is this "Amazon download manager" thing? Since Gmail is not working with Amazon download manager is there a chance to replace the Amazon download manager?
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I believe I was one of the first noting this being the issue (but if not, it's not the point...). This was before I looked into how download managers worked and I thought we could just get another download manager from another device and replace it, or tweak some code, and make it work. Unfortunately I realized that download managers are very device specific with multiple dependencies. Getting another one to work will be as hard as coding one from the ground up. I don't think it'll be possible in the near future to go this route and make things work. I'll personally bet on us finding an exploit to unlock bootloader and get custom roms first before we can get another download manager working...
This doesn't work for me:
4. Make Gboard your default keyboard by disabling Fire Standard Keyboard - adb shell pm disable com.amazon.redstone
also it's a little odd that further down the list there's this:
Step 5: Avoid any bootloops by eliminating this potential roadblock with Titanium Backup or ADB:
adb shell pm disable com.amazon.redstone
Why is it in there twice? Why would removing the kindle keyboard prevent bootloops?
When I try it, the display just flashes crazily until I enable it again!
You can just choose Google keyboard to be default in the tablet setting. Works fine for me.
Only made it to step 3. I hit play store and it just crashed to home screen instantly with a white flash. I verified root is working and can see Titanium backup using root in the logs and such. Where'd i mess up, any guesses?
Welp...I've tried everything. Followed instructions to the letter. I open playstore to get into my account and all it does is crash back to the home screen. I'm just on the edge of getting the hammer. 64g 2017 will go cheap if I give up. (likely)
Several factory resets to no avail.
Thanks for any help!
Rich
dorpmuller said:
Welp...I've tried everything. Followed instructions to the letter. I open playstore to get into my account and all it does is crash back to the home screen. I'm just on the edge of getting the hammer. 64g 2017 will go cheap if I give up. (likely)
Several factory resets to no avail.
Thanks for any help!
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Yep - Google made some changes that require components that are not installed via this 'hack'. Neither Amazon not Google have any motivation to address the issue. Fire tablets are designed to be glorified shopping portals to Amazon's ecosystem, not a generic Android gizmo that can run all things Google. Especially on the older Android core (Lollipop!) which FireOS v5 is based. Great while the party lasted.
bakshi said:
I've finally managed to destroy all of the Google glitches on Fire OS after much troubleshooting and many factory resets. This guide will show you how to permanently fix the following issues:
Gmail closing after right after opening
Google Contacts not pulling your contacts
Google Calendar not pulling your calendar
This requires some patience.
Reported Bugs:
Gmail crashes when opening an attachment in an email and some users are speculating it's the Amazon Download Manager causing the crash. I'm looking into it.
Requirements:
Root (This easy guide shows you how to root your 7th generation Fire HD)
Fire OS 5.6.0.0
Fire HD (2017)
ADB (Optional, this 'Lite' package is officially provided by Google)
Basic knowledge of ADB commands
Downloads:
Google Account Manager (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Google Services Framework (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Google Play Services (It's okay to download the latest version!)
Google Play Store (It's okay to download the latest version!)
Google Calendar Sync (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Google Contacts Sync (You have to download this specific one since it's the last one compatible with Lollipop!)
Link2SD
Titanium Backup
Gboard
Step 1: Enable install of "Apps from Unknown Sources":
Go to Settings > Security and enable “Apps from Unknown Sources”. This will allow you to sideload the Google APKs that you'll need in order to install the Google Play store onto your Fire HD.
Step 2: Download and install these APKs in sequence: (I've included their package names below so they are easier to locate in the Fire HD Docs app!)
Google Account Manager - com.google.android.gsf.login
Google Services Framework - com.google.android.gsf
Google Play Services - com.google.android.gms
Google Play Store - com.android.vending
Google Calendar Sync - com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar_5.2.3-99827563-release-2015080710_minAPI15(nodpi)
Google Contacts Sync - com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts_5.1.1-1965118-22_minAPI22(nodpi)_apkmirror.com
Step 3: Setting up Google Play & downloading applications:
Open Google Play Store and login to your Google account
Download all of your Google applications like Gmail, Gboard, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, Rewards, and etc.
Don't setup Gmail just yet
Make Gboard your default keyboard by disabling Fire Standard Keyboard - adb shell pm disable com.amazon.redstone
Download Link2SD
Download Titanium Backup
Step 4: Extra Gmail steps: (This is temporary until the crashing bug has been eliminated)
Open Gmail but don't do anything else yet
Set Fire HD to "Airplane mode" or just disconnect from wireless
Now go to your Gmail Settings
Choose your Gmail account in the next page
Scroll down to Data Usage and uncheck "Download attachments"
Set Days of mail to sync to 10 days
Step 5: Avoid any bootloops by eliminating this potential roadblock with Titanium Backup or ADB:
Code:
adb shell pm disable com.amazon.redstone
Step 6: Now you're going to need to free up some space within the /system partition. Remove these applications via Titanium Backup or ADB:
Kindle Special Offers - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kindle.kso
Kid's Silk Web Browser - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.cloud9.kids
Fire Keyboard (Asian) - adb shell pm uninstall jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz
Calendar - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.calendar
Contacts - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.contacts
Fire Tutorial - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
Fire Keyboard Simplified Chinese Pack - adb shell pm uninstall jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.languagepack.zhcn_az
Amazon Retail Demo - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kor.demo
Home Screen Tips - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.protips
Music - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.music
My Videos - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.kindle.personal_video
Amazon Cloud Photos - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.photos
Weather - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.weather
Email - adb shell pm uninstall com.android.email
Amazon Cloud Photos Importer - adb shell pm uninstall com.amazon.photos.importer
Kingsoft Office Bull**** - adb shell pm uninstall com.kingsoft.office.amz
Step 7: Open up Link2SD and go to User Applications. Convert the following apps into system apps:
Google
Google Play Store
Google Contacts
Google Contacts Sync
Google Calendar Sync
Step 8: Last step:
Reboot through Link2SD or ADB. All Google apps should function normally afterwards.
Sources:
https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/gmail-app-kicking-closing-t3607306
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki...l-app-stopped-kindle-fire-hd-8-gen-6-t3588914
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Thanks for step 6, is there any more Amazon apps to safely uninstall?
Related
Ok so after getting tired of the darn Facebook app using m.facebook.com for EVERYTHING, I decided to finally take matters into my own hands.
I updated all URL references in the app to now use the touch.facebook.com url. The only one that caused issue was the SHARE url that is launched whenever you try to share a link in Android with Facebook.
Unfortunately Facebook only offers http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php and http://m.facebook.com/sharer.php but no touch-site version. I tried using the full-site version of their share link but it never worked correctly so had to revert to mobile link
Anyways enjoy everyone.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING (ADB METHOD)
Code:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Facebook.apk
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected]
adb push Facebook.zip /system/app/Facebook.apk
*** One thing to note is I rebooted after removing the existing Facebook app. I didn't add that step above as I'm hoping it was not required. My reasoning for rebooting is just in case Android kept the existing Facebook.apk signature in memory. Since this is a modded Facebook.apk I signed it with a developer key. If you have trouble, try removing your Facebook.apk and reboot and then push the modded copy.
IF YOU HAD FACEBOOK CONTACTS SYNC DO THE FOLLOWING
Open the Facebook App
Hit your menu key, open "Settings"
Scroll to the bottom and open "Sync Contacts" and re-enable sync
Don't bother trying to re-add Facebook in the Account Manager in Android, just do it from within Facebook as described above.
this man is genius! i hate the mobile site
cool, nice... would try it!
odd, i prefer the m. site and mine always reverts to the touch site with the user agent specified as android...
shafty023 said:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING (ADB METHOD)
Code:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Facebook.apk
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected]
adb push Facebook.zip /system/app/Facebook.apk
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I did the same as above, but made sure I backed up the original Facebook.apk file
Code:
adb remount
adb pull /system/app/Facebook.apk ./_STUFF/Facebook/Facebook.apk.bak
adb shell rm /system/app/Facebook.apk
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected]
adb push ./_STUFF/Facebook/Facebook.zip /system/app/Facebook.apk
adb shell reboot
CODE TO GO BACK:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Facebook.apk
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected]
adb push ./_STUFF/Facebook/Facebook.apk.bak /system/app/Facebook.apk
adb shell reboot
can we get this in an update.zip please
device froze a number of times while contact photos are synchronizing
also after sync, merged contacts needs to be merged again, and two entries of "view facebook profile" will be shown under view contact.
@k3vink3vin have you install a Desire rom before cause two facebook entry in contact can be due to Desire rom which haven't the same system for syncing facebook contact info in phone's contact
imfloflo said:
@k3vink3vin have you install a Desire rom before cause two facebook entry in contact can be due to Desire rom which haven't the same system for syncing facebook contact info in phone's contact
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yes I ran Desire rom before, it leaves some facebook id under notes for merged contacts. Currently running Cyan 5.0.7.1.
I have fixed the problem by nandroid restoring, remove facebook sync before removing Facebook.apk, push modded Facebook.zip and setup sync again.
I still get occasional FCs when scrolling through Friends in Facebook App.
k3vink3vin said:
yes I ran Desire rom before, it leaves some facebook id under notes for merged contacts. Currently running Cyan 5.0.7.1.
I have fixed the problem by nandroid restoring, remove facebook sync before removing Facebook.apk, push modded Facebook.zip and setup sync again.
I still get occasional FCs when scrolling through Friends in Facebook App.
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When you get the occasional FC can you please view your logs and send me a dump so we can see exactly what is causing your FC? I am able to scroll through FB friends with no FC ever.
shafty023 said:
When you get the occasional FC can you please view your logs and send me a dump so we can see exactly what is causing your FC? I am able to scroll through FB friends with no FC ever.
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have been scrolling for like 10mins and couldn't get it to FC!
I believe it is related to the kernel I was using (wildmonks' 33.5 CFS 925mV). I flashed pershoot's latest .34 and the FCs are gone
Another problem though, I am synchronizing all facebook contacts to my contact list. In my phone contacts, all facebook contacts are included, however, many of their profile photos won't load (more than half of my facebook contacts). Tapping into the contact and tap on facebook view profile opens the facebook app and sees their profile photo and wall no problem.
Is there any way to force the photos to re-sync?
k3vink3vin said:
Is there any way to force the photos to re-sync?
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Nope, I've had that issue since loading Froyo even with the stock Facebook app. Try erasing the Note section on each contact that should have its picture synced, then merge the contact with the facebook contact, go to accounts & settings in android->settings and refresh the facebook sync.
it says it is unable to remove '/system/app/Facebook.apk' There is no such file or directory :<
Google Contact Sync on Facebook
Thank so much shafty the facebook app works well now
might be off topic but has anyone tried this? It allows matching your friends on facebook to your google contacts so that it syncs their contact photo and birthday.
http://heartofangel.com/google-contact-sync
Guess I'll disable facebook sync and give it a go.
yes! been waiting for someone to baksmali and mod Facebook app! can i request you also tweak the notifications retrieval time? to like allow 1 min, 3 min, 5 min?
!
Just wanted to say great job shafty! And also its awsome to see you in the n1 forums i know you have had the n1 for a while ...
arctu said:
yes! been waiting for someone to baksmali and mod Facebook app! can i request you also tweak the notifications retrieval time? to like allow 1 min, 3 min, 5 min?
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I'll see if those are changeable.
teamsilence said:
Just wanted to say great job shafty! And also its awsome to see you in the n1 forums i know you have had the n1 for a while ...
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Ya I've just been slammed with work and haven't had any free time to hack. I technically didn't have time to hack the Facebook app but I just got so sick of the mobile site and wanted the touch site.
mudrock1000 said:
it says it is unable to remove '/system/app/Facebook.apk' There is no such file or directory :<
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That would mean you don't have Facebook installed currently or if you do then it is installed to /data/app/Facebook.apk instead.
System Applications
Code:
/system/app/
User Applications
Code:
/data/app/
By the way, I don't always check back on threads that I create or post in because of my busy schedule so hit me up on Twitter to let me know u have a question. Then just tweet me the url of your thread post with the question. I'll try my best to help everyone as I get free time.
i flashed this rom , but one of the steps is the following
"It is important before you set up Google account to be activated from applications before SupSetup so that when you connect to the servers to configure your Google account, they enter the downloads section.
After entering the market and to display applications install any application downloads for cool downloads."
am i not suppose to enter my google account, or do i enter the google account first
thanks
This is the second time i do this, never mind found my answer
"It is important to activate the applications from the SupSetup before setting up the google account, so as when the phone sync with the servers while setting up the google acount, this extra applications fall into the download section. After opening the market, and for the applications to show in the download section, just install any free application, so the market wil resync the downloads.
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Facebook Home
You might have heard about Facebook’s new app, Facebook Home, that replaces the home screen on your Android device. This new app launched on April 12th in the Google Play store but is only currently available for a handful of devices. Thanks to some impatient developers, that exclusivity didn’t last long. You can now download and install on the Facebook Home app on any Android device. Here’s how.
I. Install the New Facebook APKs
1. Uninstall your current Facebook app and Facebook Messenger and Facebook Home if you already tried to install it and failed. (You can do this by going to Settings > Apps > find the apps and uninstall them one by one).
2. Download the three APK files from the links below and save them to your desktop.
Facebook Home (Updated 04.16.13)
Facebook Messenger (Updated 04.16.13)
Facebook App (Updated 04.16.13)
3. Plug your Android device in via USB cable.
4. Copy the three APK files over to the storage of your device.
5. Unplug the device.
6. Open any file browser on your Android device and locate the APK files. (If you don’t have a file browser, head to the Google Play store on your device and search for Astro File Browser and install that, then use that to locate the APK files).
7. Click each of the APK files to install them, one by one. To avoid issues, install the Facebook App first, open it and login. Then install the Messenger app, open it and login. Then, finally, install the Facebook Home app, open it, and login.
8. Once they are all installed, hit the home button and when asked which app to use select the Facebook home application (you can check the box to make it the default if you decide you want to keep it for now).
9. Enjoy exploring the new launcher and apps. To uninstall, simply go to Settings > Apps > Select them Facebook apps and hit uninstall on each of them, one by one.
If you have any issues and have a custom recovery (or a stock recovery that has these options) head to recovery and wipe cache/wipe dalvik cache and reboot.
No way I'll install it. 500 000+ users will disagree with me
I just wondered if it's possible to share location from Google maps and used it on another application like WhatsApp
And another question...is time line working on Google maps? Because for me it's not
Thanks
Google Services Framework is active = location in Google Maps works fine.
now disable Google Services Framework and use the location in other apps.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
adb shell am force-stop com.google.android.gsf
enable Google Services Framework again if you need to update apps from Playstore or location no longer works, than disable again.
adb shell pm enable com.google.android.gsf
Thank you for replying
But is there any video to learn how to do these steps
my video, but german language: https://youtu.be/bGFc7_5WgnE
you can enable subtitles with translation from youtube.
The video caption only in German language
needed files are in video description.
enable developer settings and usb debugging, than connect you phone with our pc.
I was able to De-Google my Moto G Stylus 5G without rooting!!!
It's easier than you think.
Disclaimer: I did keep the Youtube app, but I don't sign in.
This guide is base on setting up a new unlocked phone purchased from Motorola's website.
moto g stylus 5G – 2021 android smartphone | motorola US - Motorola
moto g stylus 5G gives you the ultra-fast speed and built-in stylus you want. With the moto g stylus 5G, you got it.
www.motorola.com
If you have an old phone laying around try to backup any paid app unlockers apks you have. (Some do carry over if you change your e-mail address on their websites ie. Nova launcher 7)
1) I would recommend setting up a private activesync mail account. (doesn't make sense to de-google if you sign into everything with a gmail address). I recommend an IONOS business mail account with your personal domain. BACKUP YOUR CONTACTS/CALENDAR to your ActiveSync account.
2) On first setup. Click no to everything that would require data moving from your phone to the internet, and don't sign into anything. ie cloud services, analytics, play store, even wifi access. We'll get to that later.
3) Once you get through all the setup gobbledee-gook, reboot the phone to let the settings initialize properly.
4) Open up the web browser (using you cellular data), and download APKpure and F-droid.
https://apkpure.com/
F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
f-droid.org
Go ahead and allow installing from chrome browser. It's ok, we'll get rid of it soon enough. lol
5) Once apkpure and f-droid are installed, You can now start uninstalling and disabling all the Goolag junk on your phone. Setting/Apps&Notifications click "See All Apps", Go to each Google app click force stop, then uninstall (if uninstall is not an option.. Click Disable App). This includes exchange services. I use Blue Mail for my exchange service where my contacts and calendar reside.
6) Now you can finally sign into your WiFi and start installing from apkpure and f-droid. (Remember not to sign in with a gmail account)
There are a couple apps I found a little tricky setting up like Blue Mail ActivSync. If you need a tutorial on some of these, reply, and I'll help where time permits.
Enjoy your De-Goolag phone.
List of Apps I use:
Spyware monitor: TC Slim
Video: *****ute, Youtube (without signing in), Rumble, Lbry (Odysee)
SMS: PulseSMS (also has PC support and encryption)
E-Mail: Blue Mail (also has PC support)
Music: Vanilla Music with Vanilla plugins
Calendar: Simple Canendar
File Manager: Simple File Manager, and FX File Manager
Browser: Brave Browser
Launcher: Nova 7
Socials: Telegram X, Minds, Clouthub, Gab (Brave shortcut)
Keyboard: OpenBoard
Maps: Waze
Radio Streaming: VLC
reserved
electrofryed said:
I was able to De-Google my Moto G Stylus 5G without rooting!!!
It's easier than you think.
Disclaimer: I did keep the Youtube app, but I don't sign in.
This guide is base on setting up a new unlocked phone purchased from Motorola's website.
moto g stylus 5G – 2021 android smartphone | motorola US - Motorola
moto g stylus 5G gives you the ultra-fast speed and built-in stylus you want. With the moto g stylus 5G, you got it.
www.motorola.com
If you have an old phone laying around try to backup any paid app unlockers apks you have. (Some do carry over if you change your e-mail address on their websites ie. Nova launcher 7)
1) I would recommend setting up a private activesync mail account. (doesn't make sense to de-google if you sign into everything with a gmail address). I recommend an IONOS business mail account with your personal domain. BACKUP YOUR CONTACTS/CALENDAR to your ActiveSync account.
2) On first setup. Click no to everything that would require data moving from your phone to the internet, and don't sign into anything. ie cloud services, analytics, play store, even wifi access. We'll get to that later.
3) Once you get through all the setup gobbledee-gook, reboot the phone to let the settings initialize properly.
4) Open up the web browser (using you cellular data), and download APKpure and F-droid.
https://apkpure.com/
F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
f-droid.org
Go ahead and allow installing from chrome browser. It's ok, we'll get rid of it soon enough. lol
5) Once apkpure and f-droid are installed, You can now start uninstalling and disabling all the Goolag junk on your phone. Setting/Apps&Notifications click "See All Apps", Go to each Google app click force stop, then uninstall (if uninstall is not an option.. Click Disable App). This includes exchange services. I use Blue Mail for my exchange service where my contacts and calendar reside.
6) Now you can finally sign into your WiFi and start installing from apkpure and f-droid. (Remember not to sign in with a gmail account)
There are a couple apps I found a little tricky setting up like Blue Mail ActivSync. If you need a tutorial on some of these, reply, and I'll help where time permits.
Enjoy your De-Goolag phone.
List of Apps I use:
Spyware monitor: TC Slim
Video: *****ute, Youtube (without signing in), Rumble, Lbry (Odysee)
SMS: PulseSMS (also has PC support and encryption)
E-Mail: Blue Mail (also has PC support)
Music: Vanilla Music with Vanilla plugins
Calendar: Simple Canendar
File Manager: Simple File Manager, and FX File Manager
Browser: Brave Browser
Launcher: Nova 7
Socials: Telegram X, Minds, Clouthub, Gab (Brave shortcut)
Keyboard: OpenBoard
Maps: Waze
Radio Streaming: VLC
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Waze is owned by Google, and still uses the Google maps API. I recommend MAPS.ME for de-googled GPS.
electrofryed said:
I was able to De-Google my Moto G Stylus 5G without rooting!!!
It's easier than you think.
Disclaimer: I did keep the Youtube app, but I don't sign in.
This guide is base on setting up a new unlocked phone purchased from Motorola's website.
moto g stylus 5G – 2021 android smartphone | motorola US - Motorola
moto g stylus 5G gives you the ultra-fast speed and built-in stylus you want. With the moto g stylus 5G, you got it.
www.motorola.com
If you have an old phone laying around try to backup any paid app unlockers apks you have. (Some do carry over if you change your e-mail address on their websites ie. Nova launcher 7)
1) I would recommend setting up a private activesync mail account. (doesn't make sense to de-google if you sign into everything with a gmail address). I recommend an IONOS business mail account with your personal domain. BACKUP YOUR CONTACTS/CALENDAR to your ActiveSync account.
2) On first setup. Click no to everything that would require data moving from your phone to the internet, and don't sign into anything. ie cloud services, analytics, play store, even wifi access. We'll get to that later.
3) Once you get through all the setup gobbledee-gook, reboot the phone to let the settings initialize properly.
4) Open up the web browser (using you cellular data), and download APKpure and F-droid.
https://apkpure.com/
F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
f-droid.org
Go ahead and allow installing from chrome browser. It's ok, we'll get rid of it soon enough. lol
5) Once apkpure and f-droid are installed, You can now start uninstalling and disabling all the Goolag junk on your phone. Setting/Apps&Notifications click "See All Apps", Go to each Google app click force stop, then uninstall (if uninstall is not an option.. Click Disable App). This includes exchange services. I use Blue Mail for my exchange service where my contacts and calendar reside.
6) Now you can finally sign into your WiFi and start installing from apkpure and f-droid. (Remember not to sign in with a gmail account)
There are a couple apps I found a little tricky setting up like Blue Mail ActivSync. If you need a tutorial on some of these, reply, and I'll help where time permits.
Enjoy your De-Goolag phone.
List of Apps I use:
Spyware monitor: TC Slim
Video: *****ute, Youtube (without signing in), Rumble, Lbry (Odysee)
SMS: PulseSMS (also has PC support and encryption)
E-Mail: Blue Mail (also has PC support)
Music: Vanilla Music with Vanilla plugins
Calendar: Simple Canendar
File Manager: Simple File Manager, and FX File Manager
Browser: Brave Browser
Launcher: Nova 7
Socials: Telegram X, Minds, Clouthub, Gab (Brave shortcut)
Keyboard: OpenBoard
Maps: Waze
Radio Streaming: VLC
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I tried this and was not successful. I get constant messaging that ---- will not work without Google Play service. Did I miss something?
The next day every thing was working well. ??