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[Guide] Enabling Google Now Cards manually/force-fully

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.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

now on tap wont work android 6.0

i updated to android 6.0 and i updated every google app and the now on tap doesnt work it just crashes

isawyouseeme said:
i updated to android 6.0 and i updated every google app and the now on tap doesnt work it just crashes
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I know there is a problem with some languages but assuming you aren't using Italian try this.
Go into settings, apps, tap on the gear, select default apps, tap on the first "Assist & voice input" , then on the first option, Assist app, select Google app. Don't hit the gear besides Assist app but the words themselves.
Also make sure there are no Google updates you haven't done.

[W/O Root] [5.0] Enable Google Assistant on Lollipop!

Hi all​
I was just launching some activities from the Nova Launcher through which I accidentally opened the Google Assistant! With Lollipop! On a tablet!
Without much wait, Let's start
Pre-Requistites-
Latest Google App(Mine was 7.3.18.21)
An Android Lollipop or Lollipop+ Device
Nova Launcher
A Working Brain​
Let's Go!
Open Nova Launcher
Long-Press on Home Screen
Select Widgets
Click on Activities
Scroll Down till you find Google App and Click on it
Scroll down and select com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.hq.OpaHqActivity
A Google Assistant icon will appear on your screen, click on it
Click on Your Stuff
Click on add reminder and then close it
Open Google App, open menu, and then Settings
There you should see Google Assistant
Your turn, teach the Assistant your voice and start playing with it
Do not even try to post a "Thanks". Press :good: button if you want to say thanks, it really helps a lot!
Screenshots-
View attachment 4170903View attachment 4170904​
Re-posting at any other site without my permission is denied
Credits-Me, Who else?
UPDATE​Google App's June 28th update(7.6.9 Beta) just removed the Your Stuff screen. Users who already enabled Assistant by this method have this screen. Other users with latest Google App can't enable Google Assistant by using this method. I recommend downgrading to Google App v7.3, enabling Assistant from the above method and then upgrading to latest one.
UPDATE 2​Google App 7.10 update doesn't let people use Google Assistant if they don't meet the requirements, >1.5 Gb of memory and 720p or higher screen resolution.
There's a workaround, to use Google App v7.8 till there's another workaround :silly:. I need someone to test this out as I have 2GB RAM.
UPDATE 3​Google comes to the rescue and Google Assistant is now available on devices with Android 5.0 and above!Just make sure you meet all the requirements and you're good to go.
UPDATE 4​Got Assistant working, with 7.1.2, and 1 GB RAM! Google website still states 1.5 GB RAM as a requirement. So just test, and report it here.

Frequently Added Questions
When I open the Your Stuff tab, it is empty.
Change language to English(US) and clear the cache of Google App.(Credits to @Ezekiel3)
How can I use Assistant by long-pressing the home button?
Check out this awesome app by @Jovic77 here.
When I launch the activity, it just flashes for a second and goes away.
Clear data of Google App and Play Services, and then launch the activity.
I can't see Your Stuff tab.
Downgrade to Google App v7.3 from sources such as APK Mirror. You can upgrade to latest one after enabling Google Assistant.
EditNow you can't. Only those meeting the requirements will get Assistant.​

@Nikhilkumar038
This method is working on smartphones also.
And also working on 1GB ram and less than 720p display devices tested on lollipop and marshmallow.
:good:

@[email protected] said:
@Nikhilkumar038
This method is working on smartphones also.:laugh:
And also working on 1GB ram and less than 720p display devices tested on lollipop and marshmallow.
:good:
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Thanks for telling...
Play with your Google Assistant:victory:
Could you tell which device you tested on?

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Thanks for telling...
Play with your Google Assistant:victory:
Could you tell which device you tested on?
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Android one running Marshmallow.
And
Oppo f1s running Lollipop
Working fine

Not working on android 5.1.1 with latest google beta app tried everything but still facing the blank page issue on "yoir stuff" so cant add reminder or anything to trigger assistant

zainchuu said:
Not working on android 5.1.1 with latest google beta app tried everything but still facing the blank page issue on "yoir stuff" so cant add reminder or anything to trigger assistant
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Clear data of the Google App and try again:good:

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Clear data of the Google App and try again:good:
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Tried , but still not working ?

Still blank

zainchuu said:
Tried , but still not working ?
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Follow these steps-
1.Clear the data of Google App
2.Open the Google app, and set up Voice Recognition
3.Go to home, say Ok Google and save a reminder, say ,Test
4.Then follow the method at the 1st post
Hope this helps...

I am also facing the same blank page issue.I clear data and do what you said but still not working.

Sumit mishra said:
I am also facing the same blank page issue.I clear data and do what you said but still not working.
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Try clearing Google Play Services data.
And follow the steps given at post 10.
If nothing helps, logs are welcome!

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Follow these steps-
1.Clear the data of Google App
2.Open the Google app, and set up Voice Recognition
3.Go to home, say Ok Google and save a reminder, say ,Test
4.Then follow the method at the 1st post
Hope this helps...
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Thanks for your response but i guess its not gonna work for me i have tried every as you told me to do, but still same issue , blank page on your stuff

When I was testing this out, I came across the blank screen issue once after it had already worked. I don't remember what I did to fix it, but after a reboot and clearing the app data...eventually it just started showing up again.

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Follow these steps-
1.Clear the data of Google App
2.Open the Google app, and set up Voice Recognition
3.Go to home, say Ok Google and save a reminder, say ,Test
4.Then follow the method at the 1st post
Hope this helps...
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Thanks for your response but i guess its not gonna work for me i have tried every as you told me to do, but still same issue , blank page on your stuff

zainchuu said:
Thanks for your response but i guess its not gonna work for me i have tried every as you told me to do, but still same issue , blank page on your stuff
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As a user mentioned in the comments on my article, try changing your language to U.S. (English) and see if that works.

MishaalRahman said:
As a user mentioned in the comments on my article, try changing your language to U.S. (English) and see if that works.
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That's Ezekiel3

Sumit mishra said:
I am also facing the same blank page issue.I clear data and do what you said but still not working.
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Set your device's language to English(US), and clear Google App Cache.
Credits to @Ezekiel3

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YouTube vanced issues.

Hey I'm having issues with YouTube vanced. It logged me off the app for some reason and now it won't let me log back on. I have micro g download. I click on the account sign in part but it does nothing when it should send me to the sign in feature. Has anyone else had this problem?

Mackmiller974 said:
Hey I'm having issues with YouTube vanced. It logged me off the app for some reason and now it won't let me log back on. I have micro g download. I click on the account sign in part but it does nothing when it should send me to the sign in feature. Has anyone else had this problem?
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No such problem in my case. Everything working great(Indian version) .

Abby 244 said:
No such problem in my case. Everything working great(Indian version) .
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same here, France, everything work here !

Wont let me log in either

roxboxxx said:
Wont let me log in either
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Did you give the apps (both YT Vanced and Micro g) the right permissions? I had to do this as it's not turned on by default in the NEX.

Thanks for that tip .hit me that I did not. This worked. Enable under single permissions. See attached

roxboxxx said:
Thanks for that tip .hit me that I did not. This worked. Enable under single permissions. See attached
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That’s everyone should do to any kind app to work like a charm(getting notifications on time too)
Also background pop up + auto start should be on.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Where is that screen? Idon't see those options under Settings/App Permissions

clyde54 said:
Where is that screen? Idon't see those options under Settings/App Permissions
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Settings > more settings > applications > installed > microG for YouTube vanced > permissions > single permission settings
EASY!!! LOL
I can't tell you how dumb this menu system is !!!

Please help?!!
I download 13.37.52 white/black
the latest version of microG
0.2.4-105
Installed YouTube app first didn't open it. All permissions giv.
Then installed microG app all permissions given./allowed
But when I go to sign in it says can't sign no Internet connection ..
I'm using honor note 10.. ANDROID 8.1..
I believe its Chinese official rom..

jayrazor said:
Please help?!!
I download 13.37.52 white/black
the latest version of microG
0.2.4-105
Installed YouTube app first didn't open it. All permissions giv.
Then installed microG app all permissions given./allowed
But when I go to sign in it says can't sign no Internet connection ..
I'm using honor note 10.. ANDROID 8.1..
I believe its Chinese official rom..
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Try using another microG. Same thing happened to me with my Mi Mix2.

Twotems said:
Try using another microG. Same thing happened to me with my Mi Mix2.
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There are only two microG apps and I have used them both. Can you please link me to anyother ones. Thanks

jayrazor said:
There are only two microG apps and I have used them both. Can you please link me to anyother ones. Thanks
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I can't really remember but I know I also changed the Vanced version I was using. It was a mix and match kind of thing but it worked.

Hello. I have problem with youtube vanced. I have put youtube vanced via magisk manager. When i am doing other tasks like fb, Instagram ect. the music sometimes stops after the track changes to other track. Any ideas?

YouTube vanced cast button not connect to chromecast
Just to let you know that YouTube vanced do not connect with my chromecast ultra. Just a few day before was using without issues. Do you have ideas what's going on? Cast button on the app show is working appropriately but not. When I touching the cast button show a message connecting to (chromecast) but just makes quick flash turning like white color but nothing happens.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S8 let me know if I can send you pictures please. Thanks.

try install QuickShortcutMaker..
find login activity on microG and put your username and password.. this should fix it..

I Have instaled this app on my new p30 and the video in the background stops playing in around 30 secods or so. How can i solve this and make it play longer.

Hey mate,
That's the part dedicated to Vivo Nex, I assume you'll find more help on P30 part
?

I was having a difficult time reinstalling youtube vanced and microg to get login to work.
Ultimately would always hang up on the accept button.
The fix was to disable google chrome and then log in.
Then re-enable chrome.
Hope this helps anyone.

hongphooey said:
I was having a difficult time reinstalling youtube vanced and microg to get login to work.
Ultimately would always hang up on the accept button.
The fix was to disable google chrome and then log in.
Then re-enable chrome.
Hope this helps anyone.
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Thanks for hint. In my case, I had Google Chrome disabled and could not able to log in to Vanced. After I re-enabled Chrome, everything went smoothly. After successful login I disabled Chrome again because I am using different browser. Tested under Android 9 on S10.

How To Guide [NO ROOT REQUIRED] Install GApps Suite on Edge S (Stock China ROM)

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.