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Dear Nexus 5 Users,
I was trying to use Google Now Cards here in Sri Lanka, but I could not enable or even the option did not showed up.
Then, I tried to push an old update of Google Search and then updated via the Play Store, IT WORKED.
Please do the following if you have problems with Google Now Cards.
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for lags, bricks or any sort of bad happened to your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader and Root your device. Follow THIS link.
2. Install Titanium Backup. Here is the Playstore Link -> Titanium Backup
3. Download an older version of Google Search app. I prefer downloading 2.6.7 update. Here is the Link -> Google Search 2.6.7, store it into phone sdcard, later we will be using it.
Now do this patiently.
4. Install a 3rd party launcher and make as the default one. I prefer the Epic Launcher which goes close to the stock. Playstore Link -> Epic Launcher
5. Go to Titanium Backup App and search for Google Search app. The update should be 3.1.xx.. Take a Titanium backup of that app and Un-install it.
6. After uninstalling, install the Google Search 2.6.7 update which is on your sdcard. [Step 3]
7. Now go to Playstore and Search for Google Search and update it.
That's it. After updating your left swipe Google Now will be enabled.
Check the screenshot Ive attached which has the Google Now On/Off toggle, with default I did not have that option, after doing this process it appeared.
Cheers :good::good:
Alternate method, without rooting phone
1. Remove sim card and turn airplane mode;
2. Download free fake GPS Application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lexa.fakegps
3. Choose the position where Google now is supported. Example New York, and touch Set Location, You must allow mock locations in developers section;
4. Settings .. Wifi .. Touch&Hold on SSID you are connected .. Advanced Settings .. Proxy Manual Mode .. Enter Proxy Server IP Address and Port (For proxy servers address, google it, or pm).
5. Reboot phone;
6. Touch Google Search Bar .. Settings .. Accounts & privacy .. Google Account .. Sign Out;
7. Disable Google Play Service application. Before you need uninstall update and disconnect Android Device Manager.
8. Touch Google Search Bar .. Settings .. Accounts & privacy .. Google Account .. Choose your gmail address; Agree with prompt, touch "I'am In". Activate Google Play Service application
Congratulations, now you have Google Now service activated. If you turn it off, then you need same procedures again.
9. You can remove Proxy servers address from Wifi settings, disable mock locations also and uninstall fake gps app if you want.
Many thanks to RaouF Ouacher from google groups forum. for provided such information. Sorry for my English.
nar7esh said:
Dear Nexus 5 Users,
I was trying to use Google Now Cards here in Sri Lanka, but I could not enable or even the option did not showed up.
Then, I tried to push an old update of Google Search and then updated via the Play Store, IT WORKED.
Please do the following if you have problems with Google Now Cards.
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for lags, bricks or any sort of bad happened to your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader and Root your device. Follow THIS link.
2. Install Titanium Backup. Here is the Playstore Link -> Titanium Backup
3. Download an older version of Google Search app. I prefer downloading 2.6.7 update. Here is the Link -> Google Search 2.6.7, store it into phone sdcard, later we will be using it.
Now do this patiently.
4. Install a 3rd party launcher and make as the default one. I prefer the Epic Launcher which goes close to the stock. Playstore Link -> Epic Launcher
5. Go to Titanium Backup App and search for Google Search app. The update should be 3.1.xx.. Take a Titanium backup of that app and Un-install it.
6. After uninstalling, install the Google Search 2.6.7 update which is on your sdcard. [Step 3]
7. Now go to Playstore and Search for Google Search and update it.
That's it. After updating your left swipe Google Now will be enabled.
Check the screenshot Ive attached which has the Google Now On/Off toggle, with default I did not have that option, after doing this process it appeared.
Cheers :good::good:
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Sadly it did not work either but I'm on an S3... Google now cards are no longer showing up no matter what I do. Maybe I'll try the GPS spoof trick.
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
iFeelYouJohanna said:
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
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nexus 5 here
just performed this 2x
still have no shipping cards or option to enable
pchtc said:
nexus 5 here
just performed this 2x
still have no shipping cards or option to enable
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What do you mean by shipping cards? This is for people who don't have Google now at all because of their location.
Thanks to the OP, this method still works if anyone was wondering but it seems that you need to use the Google search app mentioned in the post or older as I used 2.7.. that I had backed up previously but it still didn't allow me to enable Google Now due to my location. Also it doesn't have to be a nexus 5, I've just enabled it on a nexus 7 so it might work on any device
iFeelYouJohanna said:
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
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Not working on my Nexus 5. Any ideas why? I would like to fix this and prove the 100% statement as correct, but at this moment it's not.
eirh said:
Not working on my Nexus 5. Any ideas why? I would like to fix this and prove the 100% statement as correct, but at this moment it's not.
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Did you disable Google play services?
Are you getting a network error message when trying to dig back in to search? I'll need more info about what exactly you did and what happened.
iFeelYouJohanna said:
Did you disable Google play services?
Are you getting a network error message when trying to dig back in to search? I'll need more info about what exactly you did and what happened.
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Yes, I did disable Google Play services. I got the network error message, so I deleted the Google Search app data and cache too.
What happens is that no matter how many times I try to log-out and log-in with my account (in the Google Search settings) afterwards, I am not asked to enable Google Now, so it's not available for me. The switch to enable Google Now in the Search settings does not exist.
I assume at least part of my problem is due to the Location services, they cannot be enabled where I live... Is there any workaround for this? Or if the problem is somewhere else, could someone point out - where exactly?
Thanks!
eirh said:
Yes, I did disable Google Play services. I got the network error message, so I deleted the Google Search app data and cache too.
What happens is that no matter how many times I try to log-out and log-in with my account (in the Google Search settings) afterwards, I am not asked to enable Google Now, so it's not available for me. The switch to enable Google Now in the Search settings does not exist.
I assume at least part of my problem is due to the Location services, they cannot be enabled where I live... Is there any workaround for this? Or if the problem is somewhere else, could someone point out - where exactly?
Thanks!
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Yeah this is the only work around for the play services location not available. When play services is disabled Google search can't check your location so that's why this works.
However there was an update to Google search 2 says ago so I haven't tested this after that.
iFeelYouJohanna said:
Yeah this is the only work around for the play services location not available. When play services is disabled Google search can't check your location so that's why this works.
However there was an update to Google search 2 says ago so I haven't tested this after that.
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Thanks for your help anyway. I also uninstalled all updates to Google Search, but without success...
Hey, you know how I got it working? I went abroad, to a country that obviously supports the location logging, and the option to activate Google Now, appeared Luckily it didn't disappear when I returned home. I hope that Google don't "fix" this bug.
Thanks... managed to get the cards enabled following this..
The only difference is that I had to enable the cards prior to updating back to Search 3.x... otherwise it did not give me the option to enable Google Now after!
thanks buddy
nar7esh said:
Dear Nexus 5 Users,
I was trying to use Google Now Cards here in Sri Lanka, but I could not enable or even the option did not showed up.
Then, I tried to push an old update of Google Search and then updated via the Play Store, IT WORKED.
Please do the following if you have problems with Google Now Cards.
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for lags, bricks or any sort of bad happened to your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader and Root your device. Follow THIS link.
2. Install Titanium Backup. Here is the Playstore Link -> Titanium Backup
3. Download an older version of Google Search app. I prefer downloading 2.6.7 update. Here is the Link -> Google Search 2.6.7, store it into phone sdcard, later we will be using it.
Now do this patiently.
4. Install a 3rd party launcher and make as the default one. I prefer the Epic Launcher which goes close to the stock. Playstore Link -> Epic Launcher
5. Go to Titanium Backup App and search for Google Search app. The update should be 3.1.xx.. Take a Titanium backup of that app and Un-install it.
6. After uninstalling, install the Google Search 2.6.7 update which is on your sdcard. [Step 3]
7. Now go to Playstore and Search for Google Search and update it.
That's it. After updating your left swipe Google Now will be enabled.
Check the screenshot Ive attached which has the Google Now On/Off toggle, with default I did not have that option, after doing this process it appeared.
Cheers :good::good:
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thanks very much buddy..........thanks a ton, worked perfect.
It says I cannot install the apk of Google search. "App isn't installed". Well bah.
Anyway have idea if my Google Play Service is not able to disable?
I go to Setting -> App -> Google Play Service, both the "Uninstall Update" and "Disable" button is disable.
I dont want to root my device.
Regards,
iFeelYouJohanna said:
You don't need root/ or to spoof GPS for this. (GPS spoofing doesn't affect location information anyway)
You need an internet connection for this Wifi/ or mobile internet.
Step 1: Disable Google Play Services (you'll have to uninstall updates first to see the disable button on some devices)
Step 2: goto Settings > Account > Google > Search and Logout and then Log back in. (It will ask you to turn on now cards here > select Yes)
Google now should be enabled now.
Step 3: enable Google Play Services
Tested on Nexus 5, Moto G, Galaxy S4
NOTE: If you have a message saying "there was a problem communicating with google servers" you'll have to clear app data and cache of your google search. THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR HOME SCREEN TO GO BACK TO DEFAULT if you're using GEL (i.e. NEXUS5)
This has been now checked by multiple people and is 100% working
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SokRatha said:
Anyway have idea if my Google Play Service is not able to disable?
I go to Setting -> App -> Google Play Service, both the "Uninstall Update" and "Disable" button is disable.
I dont want to root my device.
Regards,
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This method doesn't need root. Just check how to disable that for your phone model.
Yes, this method don't need root, I mean I don't want to try other method that need root.
And what you have mentioned is my question, it's about ways to disable "Google Play Service".
I can't do it because the option to disable it is not enable.
iFeelYouJohanna said:
This method doesn't need root. Just check how to disable that for your phone model.
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SokRatha said:
Yes, this method don't need root, I mean I don't want to try other method that need root.
And what you have mentioned is my question, it's about ways to disable "Google Play Service".
I can't do it because the option to disable it is not enable.
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Google Play Services is many different things. It's location services, auto syncs etc.
I don't think you would want to completely disable it.
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Google Play doesn't seem to want to auto-update apps on my device, it's been like this for a few weeks since I clean installed of YNG1TAS17L, so I have to do it manually. It worked once when I set the option to "Auto-update apps at any time" but I can't risk using this as it would use up mobile data.
Any ideas on what the issue could be?
Salty Wagyu said:
Google Play doesn't seem to want to auto-update apps on my device, it's been like this for a few weeks since I clean installed of YNG1TAS17L, so I have to do it manually. It worked once when I set the option to "Auto-update apps at any time" but I can't risk using this as it would use up mobile data.
Any ideas on what the issue could be?
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Are your Google Play Services updated?
Is your Google Play Store updated?
Did you try rebooting the device?
Have you forced stop or disabled any Google service?
Mr hOaX said:
Are your Google Play Services updated?
Is your Google Play Store updated?
Did you try rebooting the device?
Have you forced stop or disabled any Google service?
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Google Play Services is 7.3.29 (That's dated April 21st, but matches my Nexus 7 version and apps auto-update fine)
Play Store is 5.5.12
Also had lots of reboots
Only Google Play Movies & TV, Play Music, and Hangouts have been frozen
Also, my device installs new apps from the Play store when initiated from Google Play on a desktop PC no problem, but all the updates are still ignored, despite needing no permission changes.
Salty Wagyu said:
Google Play Services is 7.3.29 (That's dated April 21st, but matches my Nexus 7 version and apps auto-update fine)
Play Store is 5.5.12
Also had lots of reboots
Only Google Play Movies & TV, Play Music, and Hangouts have been frozen
Also, my device installs new apps from the Play store when initiated from Google Play on a desktop PC no problem, but all the updates are still ignored, despite needing no permission changes.
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Did you try changing the settings to default for Google Play Store?
Clear data and clear cache of this app
Reboot and try
If still it doesn't work, I guess you need to reinstall the OS
Mr hOaX said:
Did you try changing the settings to default for Google Play Store?
Clear data and clear cache of this app
Reboot and try
If still it doesn't work, I guess you need to reinstall the OS
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Didn't work either, guess I'm out of luck. I'll update manually for now until next COS 12 release
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" and have a problem with it, it cannot connect to any Google services (play store, maps, etc). I thought this was a connection problem but other apps that required internet are works (TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud,etc) like they should be. I also thought something wrong with Google Play Services, so I uninstall Google Play Services updates and everything is now worse, all google app required Google Play Services to be updated so I can't open any of them.
So far I have tried :
1. Rebooting the tablet
2. Remove and re-add Google account
3. Switch the time and date between auto and manual
4. Delete hosts file
5. Clear Google Play Services, Google Play Store and Google Service Framework cache and data
6. Reconnect wi-fi
Please help I don't want to factory reset my tablet
cliffflip said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" and have a problem with it, it cannot connect to any Google services (play store, maps, etc). I thought this was a connection problem but other apps that required internet are works (TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud,etc) like they should be. I also thought something wrong with Google Play Services, so I uninstall Google Play Services updates and everything is now worse, all google app required Google Play Services to be updated so I can't open any of them.
So far I have tried :
1. Rebooting the tablet
2. Remove and re-add Google account
3. Switch the time and date between auto and manual
4. Delete hosts file
5. Clear Google Play Services, Google Play Store and Google Service Framework cache and data
6. Reconnect wi-fi
Please help I don't want to factory reset my tablet
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Are you running stock firmware or rooted and custom ROM? Some ROMs have problems with play services.
Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk
homephysician said:
Are you running stock firmware or rooted and custom ROM? Some ROMs have problems with play services.
Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk
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I'm running rooted stock firmware.
I also have tried to update Google Play Services with Firefox, but nothing happens when I tap the install button.
Google Play Store app is a very popular app that you will find on your Android devices. The app comes pre-installed but if you want download Play Store in most of the Android devices, here we explain how do it easy. With the help of this app, you get access to millions and millions of apps in any category that you want. Tap on the app that you like and then download and install the app on your phone. Once the app is downloaded, you can start to use the app on your phone anytime and anywhere, provided your phone is connected to the internet.
How Download Play Store for Android devices
There is no way one will be able to access his or her favorite Android apps without Play Store. These apps are offered by third party developers through the Play Store app and hence you will have to visit the app center to get the download link to access your favorite apps. The process of downloading your favorite app is very simple.
Open the Play Store app on your phone and search for the app you want by keying in the name in the search option. A list of apps will be displayed on the screen. Choose the one that you want, go to its homepage and click on the install option that you see. The app will get automatically downloaded and installed on the device.
Go to the Settings option on your phone and then tap on the security option.
Look for unknown sources box and check this box in order to allow installation of apps from other sources.
The Android app is offered as an APK file online. They are offered through a variety of sources. Choose those sources that offer genuine and trustworthy Play Store APK file.
Click on the download link to get the APK file downloaded on your phone.
Once done, open the download section and then locate the Play Store APK file and tap on it to start the installation of the app on your phone.
After the app is installed, you will find the Play Store icon on the app section or the home screen of the phone. Tap it to get access to Play Store.
Download Play Store APK file on PC
If you do not have space on your device or if your device does not have internet access or Wi-Fi, then you can always download the Play Store APK file on your computer and then transfer it to your device.
Open the internet browser on your computer. Search for the best and the latest version of APK file for the Play Store app.
Make sure that you download the APK file only from trusted sources on the internet.
Visit the download page of the chosen APK file and then click on the download option to get the APK file downloaded on your PC.
Once done, it will be found in the download section on your PC.
Connect the Android device to your PC using a USB cable. Once both the devices are synced, transfer the downloaded APK file onto the Android device.
After this, you should visit the Settings>Security>Unknown Sources on Android phone and then activate the unknown source option.
Once done, open the Play Store APK file on the device and tap on it to get the Play Store app installer on the device.
If you are using an Android phone, then the Play Store app would be pre-installed on your phone. It will be seen in the apps section on your phone that will be in the form of 6 dots in a circle. Tap on it and it will take you to the apps loaded on your phone. Look for Play Store app icon and tap on it to instantly enter the app. There is nothing to worry if the Play Store app is not installed on your Android device. It can be downloaded manually.
Download Play Store app manually
The following are the steps to download and install Play Store app on Android phone manually.
Find a trusted Google Play Store APK (Android Application Package) file online and download it on your device.
Go to the Settings option on your phone and look for ‘unknown sources’ and tap it on.
Now, go to the download option on your phone and look for the Google Play Store APK file. Tap on it to install it successfully on your Android device.
With these few steps, you can easily download and install Play Store on your phone manually.
Play Store App Download for iOS devices
The full version of the Play Store app is not offered for iOS devices. Only certain apps offered by Google can be accessed by free on your iPhones and iPads. If you want the full version of Play Store to use on your iPhones, then you need to download the Play Store APK file on your device or computer.
After downloading the APK file, you should change the settings of your device to allow the installation from unknown sources. Then install the Play Store app on the phone to start accessing the apps offered by Play Store.
Go to the Settings option on the iPhone, look for security option and tap on it.
Find option unknown sources in the security option and tap on it to open it.
Look for the latest version of the Google Play Store app on the internet from your device.
Download the play store APK file from a trusted and genuine source onto your device.
Find the downloaded APK file in the download section of your phone and tap on it to install the Play Store app on the iPhone.
Once installed, click on the Play Store icon you see on the home screen and you can start using the app on your iPhone.
If you do not have a Google account created, you will not be able to use the Play Store app. If you already have a Google account, be it a Gmail account or Hangouts account or Google Talk account, then you can use the same username and password to sign into Play Store.
Locate the Play Store icon on the phone and tap on it.
You will see the Add a Google Account window, tap on existing if you have a Gmail account.
You will be directed to Google sign in option. Enter your email address and the password in the respective fields and tap on the ‘continues’ or the ‘next’ option.
In the set-up payment info, click on the skip option at the bottom left side of the page and then tick the box the backup and restore windows.
Finally, tap the right arrow on the bottom right corner of the screen to log into Play Store on your phone.
Play Store app not found?
If you do not find the Play Store app on your phone, then there are no way you will be able to carry out updates or download new Android apps on your phone. You should first re-install the app before you access any of the apps offered in Play Store.
Reinstalling Play Store app
It is important to install the Play Store app on your phone manually if you do not find the app anywhere on the device. This is a simple process.
Find a trusted Play Store APK file for Android phones from the internet and download the file on the device.
Go to Settings> Security> Unknown sources and then tap to switch on the option to install apps from unknown sources.
Find the downloaded APK file on your phone and tap on it to install the Play Store app on the phone.
Now you will have the Play Store app on your home screen.
One of the most popular and commonly used apps on any Android device is the Play Store app. This popular app from Google is the store from where you can get access to millions and millions of apps on various themes and categories. You need to have the data connection or Wi-Fi access on your phone in order to access the Google Play Store.
Play Store is an easy-to-use Android operating system developed and run by Google. It is a wonderful app that allows users to get access to numerous varieties of third party applications on their phone. The Google Play Store is a free app that comes pre-loaded in many of the Android devices that are on sale today. It will only work on Android devices. This is the app to visit if you are looking for premium and free Android apps for various categories. It is the largest marketplace for Android apps.
Why use Play Store services?
The Google Play Store is a digital distribution platform that allows plenty of software and application developers from all over the world to upload all kinds of apps that they create. This is an open source Android platform. The Play Store app is the one-stop solution for the Android users to get any kind of app that they want to download on their phone. There is no way an Android user can bypass the Play Store to get access to their favorite apps. Hence, Play Store gains significant importance and is a must have on all Android devices.
If you want to access any of the apps or even the Google Play Store that you have just downloaded to your device, you should first sign in to the Google Play account. If you are not having any Google account created, then you will have to first create it and then use the username and password that you have created to sign in to the Google Play Store app.
How to add another Google Play Store account?
Got to the settings menu of your phone and tap on it.
Scroll down the settings page to locate the Accounts option. Then tap on it.
A list will come up depending on the number of accounts that you have signed in on your device. Finally, you will see “add account” option at the last. Tap that.
Here too, you will find a lot of apps showing up. Look for Google or Google Play option and tap on it.
On the next screen, key in the New Google account info and the password that you would like to use to access Play Store and finally tap the Accept button. This way a new account will be added.
If you are looking to do more than just talking on your Smartphone, then you will be amazed that there is a wide range of applications on offer on the internet to offer you a lot of information, music, books to read, movies, etc., right on your phone. All this is possible if you have the Google Play Store app installed on your phone. Tap this app icon on the phone and you will be taken to the main page of the app where you get access to all kinds of content in a wide range of categories. The Play Store developed and operated by Google is the official app for the Android operating system.
Reasons for its popularity
With Play Store app downloaded and installed on your Smartphone, you will have access to loads of entertainment, games, music, movies and books all the time. All that is needed is for the phone to have access to the internet and the entire world will be at your fingertips. No matter you want to check out the latest news or listen to your favorite band or watch your favorite movie, you just need to visit the Play Store app, choose the app that you want, download it on your phone and then start to listen to music or watch videos at will. This is why the Google Play Store app is a very popular app among Android device users.
As you can see, there are many ways by which you can download and install the Play Store app on your device. Even if your phone does not have pre-installed Play Store app, it can be easily downloaded and installed on the phone using the trusted Play Store free APK file that is offered on the internet. The best part is that the APK file can also be downloaded on a computer or any other device and then be sent to the phone using a USB cable or by other means.
And the point on remaking a tutorial that everyone already knows is?
Useless thread is useless
Very informative and useful guide for someone who just bought their first android phone. Very nice, keep posting stuff like this and the next time maybe more advanced guide would helpful.
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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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.