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Google Nav working on ALL Rooted and non Rooted Donuts.

I'm so happy to tell u guys that i'd successsfully running Google Nav on my 32A device. Here are the links.
non-Root devices: http://www.2030.tk/wiki/Google_Maps_Navigation_for_non_root_users
Root device: http://www.2030.tk/wiki/Google_Maps_Navigation
Enjoy guys and thanks to all the Dev Dept.

interesting
hmmm.. interesting, i'll wait until other users have tried this out and got it working..
thanks for the links though!

Thesniperz said:
hmmm.. interesting, i'll wait until other users have tried this out and got it working..
thanks for the links though!
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welcome buddy..
i've tried update.zip and follow steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583683, but after everytime i flash the update.zip, when i reboot, i'll get no signal at all.
but today i found what i want. enjoy..

Does this work on Magic Sense UI roms?

Cupcake?
This does not seem to work with Cupcake.
D:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb install "d:\Downloads\Android
\Maps with Navigation\Maps-no-root-aligned.apk"
1026 KB/s (2184000 bytes in 2.078s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Maps-no-root-aligned.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
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I did re-download the latest version of the SDK just to be sure
Additionally, I did not have a build.trout.prop. I made the changes in build.prop.
It says here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582953) that this will only work in Donut
Now I dont have Google Maps installed
Any chance of this working with 1.5?

Here are the link over in the Dream Development forum that figured it all out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583123
big props to canadiancow, brut.all and TAPP for getting it all done
i think you need to be on a donut rom to get it to work

I have the same problem [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK] on HoFo ROM

I read on another forum that this really works best on Cyanogen 4.2.X

Works like a Charm in Chile in South America...

It's pretty tough to read through all 9000 pages of all 9000 threads related to this subject. So, unless someone can point to a link of this actually working on Cupcake, then this thread title should either be edited or deleted because I tried it on on Hofo 3.07 and it was nothing but major problems and didn't even come close to working. Luckily I backed up before the experiment.
Every success story I have read of this working on a 32a Magic, the person is showing a Donut ROM in their sig.

mistake.. sorry
sorry guys, its my bad. currently no cupcakes user post any successful navigation. only 2.0 or 1.6 supported. well, why do u guys still wanna stay on 1.5? upgrade to donut and have a taste of the NAV!

limkoksoon said:
sorry guys, its my bad. currently no cupcakes user post any successful navigation. only 2.0 or 1.6 supported. well, why do u guys still wanna stay on 1.5? upgrade to donut and have a taste of the NAV!
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I extensively use Exchange integration and the only tool that provides that on a good level is HTC Sense. AFAIK there is no 1.6 ROM with Sense. Otherwise I would give it a try.

como lo hicistes funcionar en chile,estoy en costa rica y siempre me dice que no se ha encontrado la ruta.
podes decirme que procedimiento hicistes?
gracias

Lastest news:
Just in case anyone is following this thread. Google Maps 3.2.1 (which is the latest Map app with Nav from Google) has been tweaked to allow it to work outside of the US. There are two Nav launcher apps that have been released to work with it to get search for directions by voice. "Tim Hortons in <my city>" works great which is very important to us Canucks...
This requires 1.6 plus working voice (to speak the directions). It is available for both rooted and stock phones. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH 1.5 (Cupcake).
It does seem to be somewhat dependant on what ROM you are using. It works for sure with stock 1.6 builds, and with "stock" Amon RA and Cyanogen ROMs. Depending on what you are running and have tweaked it might not work or cause issues with other apps. One side effect some people are reporting is it causes FCs with Google Places.
It does not work in locations where Google Maps does not work (I think Maps does not work in Vietnam).
The latest iteration is easy to get working. However, the root version (which replaces your existing Google Maps app) absolutely requires you to remove all instances of the Map app off your phone and uninstall it (to remove the keys from the packages file) before you will be able to successfully install the new tweaked version. The non-root version provides a renamed Maps app so you will have both Google version and the tweaked one co-existing on your phone.
It does not require mucking about with build props, so if you don't like it all you have to do is delete the app and reinstall the stock one from the marketplace.
I have seen reports of it working in various countries in Europe and can confirm it is rock solid in Canada.

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How to install old version of whatsapp on android phone? i already have the apk. but when i install it goes google play and says new version isnt compatible.

Gizzelle123 said:
How to install old version of whatsapp on android phone? i already have the apk. but when i install it goes google play and says new version isnt compatible.
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Are you sure the apk file is the correct one ? Which device and android version are you using ? It may not be compatible with your android version...
Also I can't figure out why don't you use the latest whatsapp ...

Google Now Launcher

Google Now Launcher is working on my Galaxy Tab 7.7
Maybe you want to try.
Take a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561057, download and install Google Search and Google Home apk. Maybe it's necessary to install new Google play services first.
And done.
Works great on my device.

nico_las said:
Google Now Launcher is working on my Galaxy Tab 7.7
Maybe you want to try.
Take a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561057, download and install Google Search and Google Home apk. Maybe it's necessary to install new Google play services first.
And done.
Works great on my device.
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How ? What is your android version ? stock ? more explanation plz

omidkosari said:
How ? What is your android version ? stock ? more explanation plz
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I'm on Stock ROM 4.1.2. Google Play Services 4.2.43 and Google search 3.2.17 are up to date. Then install Google Now Launcher 0.10.1.920880. Get it here: http://www.share-online.biz/dl/3UO7AY1NS60
Done Worked great for me.
In the meantime Google releases an official Version of it's Launcher which only works on Android 4.4 KitKat.

nico_las said:
I'm on Stock ROM 4.1.2. Google Play Services 4.2.43 and Google search 3.2.17 are up to date. Then install Google Now Launcher 0.10.1.920880. Get it here: http://www.share-online.biz/dl/3UO7AY1NS60
Done Worked great for me.
In the meantime Google releases an official Version of it's Launcher which only works on Android 4.4 KitKat.
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Thanks but i have android 4.0.4 and it is main problem . 4.1.2 just released for few countries

omidkosari said:
Thanks but i have android 4.0.4 and it is main problem . 4.1.2 just released for few countries
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I don't know where you're from but if you're fine with English language stock Rom from Singapore works great. But to be honest it's not snappier or more stable it's just nicer. The new stuff works finally

[2.3.7 and below] Preserve Your Access to Google Apps. By September 2021!

Ok, quick guide. We don't have so much time left.
It seems that as of September 27, 2021, Google will block GApps (Gmail, Maps...) from old devices that use Android 2.3.7 and below. Basically, you won't be able to log in anymore.
Source: https://support.google.com/android/...ll-not-be-allowed-starting-september-27?hl=en
But I accidentally found this Italian article (https://tecnologia.libero.it/google-blocchera-laccesso-su-alcuni-smartphone-quali-sono-47023/amp) that reports this:
I dispositivi con Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread o anche più vecchi che risulteranno già loggati ad un determinato account dopo il 27 settembre potranno continuare ad utilizzare senza problemi quei servizi e quelle app.
A partire da quella data infatti chi è già autenticato con l’account Google lo rimarrà potenzialmente a vita, o comunque fin quando un reset di fabbrica, un cambio di password dell’account stesso o dei provvedimenti di questo tipo non lo costringeranno ad effettuare nuovamente l’accesso.
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Which means:
Devices running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread or older that are already logged into a certain account after September 27 will be able to continue using those services and apps without any problems.
From that date, in fact, those who are already authenticated with the Google account will potentially remain so for life, or at least until a factory reset, a change of password of the account itself or measures of this type will not force him to log in again.
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If what is written in this Italian article is true, this means that:
we could continue to use our Google apps until we log out from those apps or until we uninstall those apps!
And it was at this point, that I started thinking of some trick to get around this blockage (by the way, this Italian article was suggested to me by Google itself, checkmate ).
Personally, I haven't tested yet my idea on my device, so I can't assure you it will work, but you can try and let me know in the comments.
Required Downloads (just 1 among the 3)​
Titanium Backup (from play store) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
Titanium Backup (from the web) https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/titan...e/titanium-backup-7-0-0-android-apk-download/
Super Backup Restore (from the web) https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/mobil...-sms-contacts-2-1-21-02-android-apk-download/
Guide​1) Login to your Gapps before September 27, 2021.
2) Use one of the apps I linked before to fully Backup your Google apps before that date. (this way your logged-in state will be incorporated in the backed-up apps, so don't share these apps with anyone)
All the apk files of the apps should be located in the system/app directory. The list of the apps to backup changes according to you ROM.
3A) If you have a Stock ROM, Backup these:​
AccountAndSyncSettings.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Gmail.apk
Maps.apk
com.google.android.apps.maps (alternative name that Maps apk could have)
Youtube.apk (useless since it does not work for years)
Vending.apk (it's the play store!)
Phonesky.apk (alternative name that play store apk could have)
These other ones should not be required, but just to be sure...
FOTAKill.apk
Settings.apk
SettingsProvider.apk
if you know other required Google apks, drop a comment so I can update the list
3B) If you have a custom Rom:​
find the .zip file that allowed to flash Gapps on your custom ROM
open it with WinRar, 7zip, or equivalent
explore the archive and take notes of all the Gapps apk files (again, they should all be located in system/app).
on your device, use one of the apps I linked before, to fully backup all the Gapps of the list you just made
​4) Finish​now every time that you want to format your old Android device or flash a new ROM, you could do that, without the fear to lose your login forever! Cause if you can't login... just restore your backed-up apps!
Conclusion​I still hate Google, I still can't understand how they can say "update your 2.3 phone to 3.0", in 2021. I still can't understand how they can say "we do this to push the purchase of new devices", when less than 1% of smartphones use Android 2.3 (according to their data).
My project. Retro Android​I made many things to make old Android OSs usable nowadays.
I made a guide to develop and backport apps for the old Android versions
I preserved and tested some old emulators and apps
I made an updated ROM for Galaxy Ace and people on the XDA forum went crazy
I'll like to take the Android source code of my updated and usable ROM for the Ace, and release that for any old device
How to support me​You can read this guide on my blog HERE, according to XDA I can't post links only, so I copied everything onto this XDA thread too. Well, now you know have to support me from my blog too

Only 3 days left to the Google lockout! ​Apply the guide to keep your old smartphones usable! ​

Hello Broh. Thaks for your job x)
One question please:
I have Samsung ACE GT-S5830D. I WANT to update it so my mother can use it
your guide on "CUSTOMROM" still works? including the problem of blocking by Google
Thankyou x)

Salvah_ said:
Hello Broh. Thaks for your job x)
One question please:
I have Samsung ACE GT-S5830D. I WANT to update it so my mother can use it
your guide on "CUSTOMROM" still works? including the problem of blocking by Google
Thankyou x)
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Thank you, when I turned on my Galaxy Ace after months, I found that I was logged out from Gmail. (actually I don't remember if I changed my Google password during my months of inactivity on Android 2.3).
Well, I tried to login before the deadline and I wasn't able to do it. It's very strange. For some reason, it seems that Google anticipated the deadline of the login block.
I'm sure that someone at Google has read my guide because I posted it on a Google forum and it was read at least by a moderator. Did I do something wrong with my login? Or do guys at Google didn't like the idea that users could bypass their block and continue using old phones? Who knows!

Hello friend, thanks for writing to me.
It means that with the ace I will not be able to use google services.
Fine, but is it possible to use whatsapp?
that is, if I install your room, will it be able to run whatsapp or will there also be problems?

Salvah_ said:
Hello friend, thanks for writing to me.
It means that with the ace I will not be able to use google services.
Fine, but is it possible to use whatsapp?
that is, if I install your room, will it be able to run whatsapp or will there also be problems?
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Facebook decided to shut down WhatsApp for Android 2.3 a couple of months ago... They removed the apk download for 2.3 devices on the Play Store. You can still find WA for Android 2.3 on apkmirror .com and download it, but I'm almost sure it will not be able to connect to the Whatsapp servers. I'll keep using Telegram on 2.3.
Last year I tried to develop a "workaround" app to use Whatsapp web on Android 2.3, but the browser is too old to display the website correctly. First, I should update the 2.3 browser, but I need someone that has experience building Android from source, I have to ask some questions...

Huawei P40 Pro - Google Services suddenly stopped working

Hello,
I have a Huawei P40 Pro. I installed the Google Apps before over a year. Back then, the installation worked with LZPlay and no downgrade was necessary. I was using the phone as my daily driver with Google Services without any problem. Today I woke up and the Google Services stopped working. The Play Store says that an Authentication is required. It seems to me like the device was added to some kind of blacklist. Is anybody here familiar with this issue or knows how to fix it?
I'm happy for your thoughts. Cheers

Same thing happened to me yesterday, so i redid the process which of course is a pain. No idea what caused it

Store makes self-update, and in the background it automatically updates to Google Play services. Google and Huawei do everything they can to prevent the Google suite from running on these phones.
Many users want to force updates to Google Play Services for no real reason, just to have the latest version, not to mention that in the latest versions there may be changes that can identify and block the use of Google on these phones.

mulllvad said:
Same thing happened to me yesterday, so i redid the process which of course is a pain. No idea what caused it
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so you did the whole process of downgrade and Reinstalling?

I would try this before doing the whole process::
1. delete google account from phone
2. add the google account again with bellow tutorial
3. fix Play Protect Errors (If they are)

furiousjay said:
so you did the whole process of downgrade and Reinstalling?
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I did but there is probably a easier way

I haven't installed GMS since this phones release. All GMS apps stopped working yesterday. What's the latest reliable method to install GMS. I'm on EMUI11. Thanks for the help.

As of yesterday, it stopped working here aswell. the device keeps getting spammed now with messages

CreepingMunster said:
I haven't installed GMS since this phones release. All GMS apps stopped working yesterday. What's the latest reliable method to install GMS. I'm on EMUI11. Thanks for the help.
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I used
and then I used badmania patch for fully working notifications

mulllvad said:
I used
and then I used badmania patch for fully working notifications
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I did the rollback, re-did all steps and it's still not working. same warnings from Play project. They must have pushed some kind of change as it only started after yesterday.

badmania98 said:
I would try this before doing the whole process::
1. delete google account from phone
2. add the google account again with bellow tutorial
3. fix Play Protect Errors (If they are)
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I also have the same problem all the application of google gives me a message my device is not certified

addx972 said:
I also have the same problem all the application of google gives me a message my device is not certified
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What version of Google Play Services is on your phone? Post a screenshot

badmania98 said:
Quelle version des services Google Play se trouve sur votre téléphone ? Publier une capture d’écran
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i got the same issue today

Has anybody successfully solved this?

@addx972 : You are using the same fix as I use. I will send you a solution in 3-4 hours from now via PM.

badmania98 said:
@addx972 : You are using the same fix as I use. I will send you a solution in 3-4 hours from now via PM.
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Could you post your solution in this thread? I'm sure many users are interested in it, me included!

furiousjay said:
Could you post your solution in this thread? I'm sure many users are interested in it, me included!
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It is push notification fix (payed version). I am allowed to share by the creator of file but is not for free. Details in private.
Now, I want to see if the phones that use this fix are affected. Mine is not.

I made my own thread.
[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support
Hello! Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place. The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this...
forum.xda-developers.com

Okay guys, I have fixed the issue on my Huawei P40 Pro. It is working like in the YouTube Video posted by Badmania98.
If you want to do it with a step-by-step tutorial you can follow this link and read the website with the Google Chrome Translator:
Huawei - neuen G-Account hinzufügen (Anleitung)
Hier: Mit dieser Anleitung erfährst Du, wie du einen neuen G-Account auf deinem Huawei Smartphone hinzufügen kannst ✅ ➜ Jetzt lesen!
www.chinahandys.net