Pixel 3 updates blocked by ISP - Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers

Hi Guys,
I'm having trouble downloading updates for my Pixel 3 on Virgin Media UK (ISP).
I have web safe mode enabled and would like to keep it on due to little ones. Does anyone know which URL's or Ports google use to authenticate/push updates.
Thanks

Just download the ota from google.

That's the one I'm referring to. Settings >System>check for updates. Can see there is an update fine. But when I try to download it doesn't

Try using a popular DNS/VPN app on your phone to bypass.

MrStebone said:
Hi Guys,
I'm having trouble downloading updates for my Pixel 3 on Virgin Media UK (ISP).
I have web safe mode enabled and would like to keep it on due to little ones. Does anyone know which URL's or Ports google use to authenticate/push updates.
Thanks
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Working Samsung Browser for Verizon Users! :D

This one actually works!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14983151/Internet_com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.apk
Amazing. Where did you get it? Works great and with adblocking
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Works Great Thank You!
What are the origins of this? Would like to understand where it came from before installing an unknown source application that has access to nearly everything on my phone.
EDIT: The play store version is 3.2.38.104-0_100601_955220 claiming to be version "4". The APK above reports itself as 4.0.10-50. Is there a good way to tell if this is actually an official Samsung signed app?
Edit: Apparently, Samsung has managed to get their Play Store entry for the browser to work properly for Verizon S7x users. No need to be downloading unsigned binaries from elsewhere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
Averix said:
Pulling apart the APK of the larger version has some stuff in it that may be odd. There's a quick_access_server_data.xml file that points to samqaicongen.com. No clue what that is, but it's odd the Samsung Play Store version is missing a few things like that.
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I had the apk linked to from this thread installed until this morning. I got a couple of messages from both it and the Chrome browser when trying to visit certain secured sites that I use (the well-known mail order prescription drug site expressscripts.com was one of them).
When trying to load these sites, I received a warning dialog that the certificate was invalid and the connection to the site could not be guaranteed to be safe.
After uninstalling the Samsung browser I loaded from the link on this thread, I no longer get the warning that the site's certificate was invalid.
I don't know what to think about this, but I feel better not trusting the linked apk.
Please think twice before using this apk that comes from who knows where.
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TJCacher said:
Edit: Apparently, Samsung has managed to get their Play Store entry for the browser to work properly for Verizon S7x users. No need to be downloading unsigned binaries from elsewhere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
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Says its not compatible with my canadian s7... oh samsung you so funny.
peachpuff said:
Says its not compatible with my canadian s7... oh samsung you so funny.
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Well, I don't understand the mysteries of the Google Play Store, that's for sure. Since my Verizon S7e could not download this app as early as this morning and now it can, I have to assume this is some kind of staged rollout. Don't give up hope!
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Not compatible for me.
Does the Samsung browser provide data for Google Now like chrome does? Will it share history with chrome too? Losing syncing is a big deal for me
tofu- said:
Does the Samsung browser provide data for Google Now like chrome does? Will it share history with chrome too? Losing syncing is a big deal for me
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When I long press for Google search while in the Samsung browser, it shows results pertinent to the contents in the browser's current tab, just like in Chrome.
Samsung Browser's history isn't shared with Chrome. Your Google search results should be carried over to any browsers set to use Google as default while logged in to the same Google account.
I've read that there's an add-in in the Chrome store that will sync Chrome bookmarks to your Samsung account, which would then, theoretically, make their way to your Samsung devices via syncing through your Samsung account. I haven't tried to get that working yet, or even gone looking for it, so take that info for what it's worth.
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TJCacher said:
When I long press for Google search while in the Samsung browser, it shows results pertinent to the contents in the browser's current tab, just like in Chrome.
Samsung Browser's history isn't shared with Chrome. Your Google search results should be carried over to any browsers set to use Google as default while logged in to the same Google account.
I've read that there's an add-in in the Chrome store that will sync Chrome bookmarks to your Samsung account, which would then, theoretically, make their way to your Samsung devices via syncing through your Samsung account. I haven't tried to get that working yet, or even gone looking for it, so take that info for what it's worth.
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Thanks! I haven't been having trouble with the latest dev build of chrome. Buttery smooth for me
But i like the idea of samsung's ad blocking, so i don't have to mess with the VPN style blockers. One less icon cluttering up my tray
Thank you so much for this... have been looking forever

Play Store not updating

Hello , I bought my mate 9 from China two weeks ago,I am back home now USA, I am having a weird issue with play store.
If I want to install an app or update,
It shows downloading and it is not downloading anything.
It will stuck like that forever.
I tried everything, play store force stop,clear cache,restart and recently factory reset.
It works for two days and then stop again.
I don't see anything blocking my connection.
Hiapp works fine, downloading from the internet is fine. Did anyone experience that issue.
I will appreciate the help.
I believe Google Play Services are not officially supported on the Chinese Mate 9 (MHA-AL00). There is a work around that you can find here. What country are you in? What model number is your phone?
swordstool said:
I believe Google Play Services are not officially supported on the Chinese Mate 9 (MHA-AL00). There is a work around that you can find here. What country are you in? What model number is your phone?
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I was able to install it no problem, it usually works for few days then stop.
I have the MHA-AL00
I just wanted to see if anyone one else with the same model is experiencing this issue?
semsem1969 said:
I was able to install it no problem, it usually works for few days then stop.
I have the MHA-AL00
I just wanted to see if anyone one else with the same model is experiencing this issue?
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I have same model( 6gb ram) and I'm studying in china. I have to use VPN to connect to Playstore, though it depend on time but it still download. I have used my phone for 8 days and still can connect and update small apps ( of course speed is very slow). I hope when i come back to my country next month, situation will get better.
Try allowing Unknown Sources under Security Settings. Then force close the Play Store app and open it again or reboot. Let me know if it works.
kilik84 said:
I have same model( 6gb ram) and I'm studying in china. I have to use VPN to connect to Playstore, though it depend on time but it still download. I have used my phone for 8 days and still can connect and update small apps ( of course speed is very slow). I hope when i come back to my country next month, situation will get better.
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I am in China too, problem with VPN most often. If your VPN are poor, the google store most likely wont' work for you. I recomend using Astrill in china if you give it a try. But it does require a monthly fee.
Bigantz said:
I am in China too, problem with VPN most often. If your VPN are poor, the google store most likely wont' work for you. I recomend using Astrill in china if you give it a try. But it does require a monthly fee.
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Where do you buy Astrill VPN? I searched and just found "astrill-china.com" cause astrill.com didn't work in China! Don't know where to find authenticated one cause I'm using 51VPN( chinese VPN of cousrse with small fee but speed is not good at all)
kilik84 said:
I have same model( 6gb ram) and I'm studying in china. I have to use VPN to connect to Playstore, though it depend on time but it still download. I have used my phone for 8 days and still can connect and update small apps ( of course speed is very slow). I hope when i come back to my country next month, situation will get better.
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Hi, but I am in the United states now, I just factory restore again,it is working now for two days.i will let you know.
kilik84 said:
Where do you buy Astrill VPN? I searched and just found "astrill-china.com" cause astrill.com didn't work in China! Don't know where to find authenticated one cause I'm using 51VPN( chinese VPN of cousrse with small fee but speed is not good at all)
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Use your current VPN to see if you can access Astrill from USA. Then just purchase the plan and download the apk. With the same account you can also use it on the computer by dowloading the Windows version. Cheers.
Bigantz said:
Use your current VPN to see if you can access Astrill from USA. Then just purchase the plan and download the apk. With the same account you can also use it on the computer by dowloading the Windows version. Cheers.
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Sorry guys but that means that GMS Google installer doesn't work for you?
Here you go ,stop updating or downloading. No idea at this point...I am getting frustrated with that phone.
I will not factory reset again,
I have tried to enable the unknown source download and install and then force stop google play and clear the cache of google play and then restart.
It seems this way fixed the bug that google play doesn't download without reboot. I will use it for several more days to confirm that this method can solve the problem.
semsem1969 said:
Here you go ,stop updating or downloading. No idea at this point...I am getting frustrated with that phone.
I will not factory reset again,
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has anybody found the solution for this I bought chinese version with B167 firmware and is doing the same thing Google play stop working every now and then and does not update apps automatically
quick update: found out google play will not download apps over wifi but as soon as I disable it google play start downloading the updates not sure why is doing this it used to work over wifi few days ago
My phone is it doesn't update until resbooting the phone, once reboot, it can work for a while.
Since this phone can boot pretty fast, it doesn't bother me that much.
I haven't found a single way to fix it and I don't think there is a way to fix it until now
ilbambino said:
has anybody found the solution for this I bought chinese version with B167 firmware and is doing the same thing Google play stop working every now and then and does not update apps automatically
quick update: found out google play will not download apps over wifi but as soon as I disable it google play start downloading the updates not sure why is doing this it used to work over wifi few days ago
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ba703863 said:
My phone is it doesn't update until resbooting the phone, once reboot, it can work for a while.
Since this phone can boot pretty fast, it doesn't bother me that much.
I haven't found a single way to fix it and I don't think there is a way to fix it until now
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hope there is a fix zoom, in the meantime I will keep searching
Still can not find a solution, wrote to Huawei offcourse no support.
semsem1969 said:
Still can not find a solution, wrote to Huawei offcourse no support.
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I did some search and i am pretty sure it is the bug from google and this bug is only in nougat device. my oneplus 3 also has this bug after updating to nougat.
I think we just need to be patient and wait for google to push an update for google play store and google play service

[APP] Alarmpad : how to get it ?

Hi,
Are you guys able to access this application on google play store ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro
Whether I try with proxies or my own IP (Belgium), I always end up with a message from Google saying that the app is not available in my country.
I know that the developer stopped this project last year, but I am surprised not to be able to get it anywhere.
I also tried to download the apk for version 1.9 from various websites (free or pro version), and Windows Defender always reject the file stating that it's infected by a Trojan, so I start to wonder if this is a false positive or if Google detected the same and prevents the app from being accessible on the store or so ?
It's the first time that I am facing this situation, and I am very surprised and frustrated not to be able to buy this app which looks fantastic.
Let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you have a working APK backup
Thanks !
For those who are in the same situation and who may be looking for AlarmPad FREE, here is the APK of version 1.9.3 (I believe it's the last).
I am still looking for a way to buy the PRO version, and for now the only solution seems to be in the USA :/
I'm in the USA, and can't find this app in play store.
henry8668 said:
I'm in the USA, and can't find this app in play store.
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Thank you for the information Henry, then I have no clue where this app is available nowadays (it looks like it was widely available in the past).
Note that it appears that my previous apk downloads which were detected by Windows Defender as trojan were false positive since the same file does not trigger the warning anymore.
Too bad I can't simply by the pro version
View attachment 4058815
View attachment MindMe_com.thetalkerapp.main_2.0.4_V55.apk
View attachment AlarmPad_com.mindmeapp.alarmpad_1.9a18_V19512.apk
View attachment Umbrella_com.mindmeapp.umbrella_1.1_V9.apk
View attachment com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro.709.apk
kalhimeo said:
Thanks for the links Stefano
Unfortunately even when installing the pro version from your post with the mindme pro key, it does not detect it as "PRO" (features are restricted as in FREE version).
I have the same behavior with this PRO apk which is the latest version I found.
I tried to contact the developer to know why his app is not available from the PlayStore anymore, but I did not received any answer so far :/
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Well it seems you have to find a new app ... :/
I'm in the UK (used to live in the USA) and I couldn't visit the alarmpro page, but I could visit here and download the app to register it.
kalhimeo said:
Hi,
Are you guys able to access this application on google play store ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro
Whether I try with proxies or my own IP (Belgium), I always end up with a message from Google saying that the app is not available in my country.
I know that the developer stopped this project last year, but I am surprised not to be able to get it anywhere.
I also tried to download the apk for version 1.9 from various websites (free or pro version), and Windows Defender always reject the file stating that it's infected by a Trojan, so I start to wonder if this is a false positive or if Google detected the same and prevents the app from being accessible on the store or so ?
It's the first time that I am facing this situation, and I am very surprised and frustrated not to be able to buy this app which looks fantastic.
Let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you have a working APK backup
Thanks !
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mzmartipants said:
I'm in the UK (used to live in the USA) and I couldn't visit the alarmpro page, but I could visit here and download the app to register it.
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you mean it s working from uk correct ?
kalhimeo said:
you mean it s working from uk correct ?
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YES.
thanks, i will try next time I cross the channel
Old thread but I have the pro version. Don't know how the powers-that-be would feel about me sharing the apk. The developer has stopped providing support for this app and the backup service (which is why I bought it) doesn't work anymore.
ParrotSquawk said:
Old thread but I have the pro version. Don't know how the powers-that-be would feel about me sharing the apk. The developer has stopped providing support for this app and the backup service (which is why I bought it) doesn't work anymore.
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Hello ParrotSquawk,
Thank you very much for the offer Actually I posted the pro apk here some time ago thinking it would not be a problem since there was no way to buy it anymore and development stopped as well, but the moderators didn't appreciate that...
For info even with the pro apk you cannot access the pro features, it somehow checks on google play if you bought it and locks it to free version.
I gave up on alarmpad for that reason. I wanted to use it because of its tasker integration, but ended up using ClockTask plugin. Not exactly the same thing but also very well integrated with tasker.
Cheers !
I don't know how much help this is, I was worried that I would need to find an alternative when i upgraded my 3½ year old S7 Edge to my Note 10 +.
Thankfully, despite being no longer available, it transferred over through SmartSwitch and is working fine except for the sign in/backup feature.
That said, does anyone else know of any other app that works like AlarmPad? It is a must for me as I'm on shift work and EVERY duty is different.
Old thread..but...
My biggest issue with this app currently is that the data can't be backed up anymore. If I reset my phone I have to create all the alarms and hashtags again. (My phone does not have root available).
If someone could recode it to backup and restore using an SD card ... That would be great.

modify the primevideo apk to change its region?

I want to run the prime video app twice. Once for the US and once for UK. Is there a way to modify the existing apk?
I am using the Shield Pro 2019.
Any help is highly appreciated!
you can use xprivacy to change your country
is that some sort of vpn? because that's not what i'm after. I already have a vpn provider. Even when I connect to the UK it still gives me only the content of the USA.
I don't use Amazon® AT ALL, so excuse my ignorance, but when your saying the "primevideo apk" I am assuming your talking about, an app for Android written by Amazon Inc specifically to play videos hosted on one of there services?
If I am correct I would imagine that Amazon has taken quite a few steps to lock down one of there apps pretty's well. I would almost suggest that you use two different phones and only connect one via WiFi and a VPN to connect the foreign phone. Amazon® has there spies everywhere.
Actually, I have already had two prime video apps side-by-side. The modified one however expired. I can't seem to log in anymore. It was a bit outdated. So I'm trying to find a solution. I use a Shield Pro 2019 and want 2 Amazon Prime Video apps side by side.

Transfer WhatsApp apk from one phone to another one

Hi all,
Apologies if this thread is not in the correct section of the forum...
I have a pixel 3 with a WhatsApp version which I have not updated for a while because I did not want to accept the latest T&C... This is fine, it still works for now on the Pixel 3.
My issue is that I bought a Pixel 5, and when I transfered all of my data from the Pixel 3 to the Pixel 5, it did not transfer WhatsApp "as it was", meaning that when I opened WhatsApp on the Pixel 5, it was like a brand new install, and I had to accept the latest T&C to be able to use the app. Which is exactly what I don't want to do (and did not do).
Is there a way to transfer the WhatsApp version used on my pixel 3 to my pixel 5, without being forced to accept the latest T&C ? Or install an older WhatsApp version which does not require to accept the latest T&C ? I found a few website that provides previous versions of WhatsApp but I am always a bit relunctant to get apps from untrusted sources...
It seems that for now, Facebook has given up restricting the use of WhatsApp for user who don't accept the latest T&C, that's why I'd like to keep on using it for now.
And yes, I did install Signal a long time ago, and I am very happy with it, but my family doesn't really care about data privacy and they are still using WhatsApp.
Hi nice to meet you. If you just want to transfer whatsapp app between your phones, try mobile transfer software. Such software can help us transfer apps between mobile phones directly from the computer via usb cable or wifi connecting. It's easy and safe, but not free. Try to get a free one from the giveaway sites. Hope this will be your help.
Of course you can install an older WhatsApp version.
I have a series of historical editions of WhatsApp APK all of which are from the WhatsApp official website. They are from V2.18.379 to V2.21.10.15.
Which version do you need?
Thanks. I might try 2.21.7.14. My concern is that the T&C will still be the very latest ones but it's worth giving it a try...
Ollie01 said:
Thanks. I might try 2.21.7.14. My concern is that the T&C will still be the very latest ones but it's worth giving it a try...
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Sorry I only have v2.21.7.13 and v2.21.7.15, but not v2.21.7.14, in my WhatsApp historical apks collection.

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