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It says Package file was not signed correctly when I try to install it. Could this have something to do with the ROM I'm using?
I'm running skyraider 2.2 and it installed perfectly for me; straight from the market. The alarm clock function doesn't work but I think that's an issue with sense rather than the rom.
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hazard666 said:
I'm running skyraider 2.2 and it installed perfectly for me; straight from the market. The alarm clock function doesn't work but I think that's an issue with sense rather than the rom.
Sent from my ADR6300
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Which Skyraider? I'm using the aiccucus rom which is a non sense rom so maybe that's the problem?
I'm on CM 6 nightly, didn't install for me either.
Yeah, I am using the sense rom but if anything I'd figured that it'd play nicer with vanilla.
E: here's my apk if it helps any.
http://www.mediafire.com/?vrqxf1youubvlah
i installed the voicesearch.apk from the link above however i dont notice anything different happen when i execute a voice search
blakestiffler said:
i installed the voicesearch.apk from the link above however i dont notice anything different happen when i execute a voice search
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there are a bunch of new features that you can do with voice search.
blakestiffler said:
i installed the voicesearch.apk from the link above however i dont notice anything different happen when i execute a voice search
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Do you mean that the update didn't go through or it doesn't look any different? Like the337 said, there's a bunch of new features.
If the video upon first start works, watch that. Neat stuff.
hazard666 said:
Yeah, I am using the sense rom but if anything I'd figured that it'd play nicer with vanilla.
E: here's my apk if it helps any.
http://www.mediafire.com/?vrqxf1youubvlah
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Wouldn't install for me when I downloaded it.
Bobb_o said:
Wouldn't install for me when I downloaded it.
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Sorry guys, I just deleted the VoiceSearch.apk from my phone and voice search still works which means this file isn't the one you're looking for.
From Twitter:
cyanogen: Yes I know the new Voice Search won't install on CM because of different signatures. Should be fixable.
Sent from my Incredible using Tapatalk
Is anyone else using the new voice search getting a Force Close every time you try any of the new functions which depend on (afaik) gmail -- such as "note to self" "send email to..." and so on? Other functions work fine such as "call such and such" or "listen to whatever", but anything message-like causes a FC when I press 'send' from the text-confirmation window.
I am running on the 8/1 leak, and have tried various things all to no avail including clearing application data, uninstalling old versions first (by different methods), not uninstalling old versions first, and all with nandroid restores in-between. Any more ideas?
EDIT: OK, some progress. It seems that there is an issue with the Gmail.apk that I was using (version 2.2.1). If I removed or renamed it, then the messaging functions of the new voice search would not force close, but would instead look for another mail handler (such as htc). I then tried pushing via adb the Gmail.apk that was originally in the 8/1 leak (version 2.2) and to my surprise everything works now. I will mess around a bit more to see if I can get a 2.2.1 working again without it causing a FC, but it seems that is where my issue was.
Voice search installed fine on jager rom v3.2 no force closes yet. I've tried to use the note to self voice action, but after I say the command it asks to send an email with an empty subject and body message.
hey everyone, if you're having trouble getting the voice search to work. Vlingo just made their android app free on the market so i downloaded it and it works fairly well. it was previously 10 dollars. i know it's not the new google voice search but i'm going to try and use that until this gets working or we get an official OTA 2.2.
my incredible is unable to find it on the market so i used my girlfriends droid. I had to first delete voicesearch.apk to get it to install. I got it installed and working. So now i want to make a copy to send to my incredible but the problem is i dont see it anywhere on my phone. Not under /system/app or /data/app. Not a single app is showing as even being written on the current date, yet the voice search works.
UPDATE:
I didn't see a com.google.android.voicesearch or com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox, so I just removed the 2 apk's, and voice search installed just fine.
Saw a force quit during note to self.
I found this article on CM forums, but do these instructions apply to the Incredible running CM?
I'm running CM test 8, but the pm uninstall commands don't seem to want to work - I'm getting this error:
pm: exec: line 7: app_process: not found
Does anyone know how we can uninstall VoiceSearch.apk as well as the widget?
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/4231-installing-updated-voice-search/
adb pull /system/app/ ~/Desktop/app/
adb remount
adb shell rm -f /system/app/VoiceSearch.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch
adb shell rm -f /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
askwhy said:
Is anyone else using the new voice search getting a Force Close every time you try any of the new functions which depend on (afaik) gmail -- such as "note to self" "send email to..." and so on? Other functions work fine such as "call such and such" or "listen to whatever", but anything message-like causes a FC when I press 'send' from the text-confirmation window.
I am running on the 8/1 leak, and have tried various things all to no avail including clearing application data, uninstalling old versions first (by different methods), not uninstalling old versions first, and all with nandroid restores in-between. Any more ideas?
EDIT: OK, some progress. It seems that there is an issue with the Gmail.apk that I was using (version 2.2.1). If I removed or renamed it, then the messaging functions of the new voice search would not force close, but would instead look for another mail handler (such as htc). I then tried pushing via adb the Gmail.apk that was originally in the 8/1 leak (version 2.2) and to my surprise everything works now. I will mess around a bit more to see if I can get a 2.2.1 working again without it causing a FC, but it seems that is where my issue was.
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I just tried using the "note to self" and it did FC on me when I hit send. So you aren't the only one. I'm using Skyraider Vanilla 2.5 for reference.
J913B said:
I just tried using the "note to self" and it did FC on me when I hit send. So you aren't the only one. I'm using Skyraider Vanilla 2.5 for reference.
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Running the 8/1 leak, 2.2.1 GMail. "note to self" with the updated voice search works fine for me.
I have it running in a CM6 Nightly. I removed it with titanium backup. Rebooted and it installed. I may of wiped cache too.
I was able to install it using Skyraider Vanilla with no problems.
Now the Chrome to phone app wouldn't install, I think it was because I already had that app installed which it was an older version of that app.
So I've got this notification that will not go away. (clearing does nothing).
When I tap on it, it says it's downloading an upgrade to what appears to be stock voicemail mail. When done, it asks
Code:
This is a system application. Do you still want to replace it?
All previous user data will be saved.
When I hit "OK", I get the standard install approval screen, hit "install", then get bounced to a screen that just says "Application not installed" with just a "done" on the bottom.
Seeing as how I use Google Voice for my voicemail and not sprint, I could care less about the regular voicemail app, but being able to get rid of the notification would be great.
Any help in trying to remove this annoying notification would be awesome.
Thanks!
Just delete the sprint vvm.apk from /system/ and that should do it.
I'm having the exact same problem. I've tried moving the vvm apk out from underneath after the download finishes and the install is about to start, and no joy. I still get "not installed."
Thoughts?
I'm guessing that I have to remove this file using something other than Astro? Keeps telling me that it can't delete files, looks like the permissiosn are read only, and I can't find a way to change the permissions.
You need to be rooted to write to system. Then you can use adb or root explorer.
Sent from my FROYO'D EVO using xda app
If you're using a custom ROM Sprint stuff may not update because the developer of your ROM signed it. Check for updates with your ROM developer (website or an update tool), most of the developers have already made their own VVM update from Sprint's release.
Just another hole to cover so we can't root, just a thought.
Same problem here. Renaming the .apk via adb then rebooting did the trick.
Guys, I figured this one out today.
I got the same "unable to install" message when I tried to install the new one. First thing I did, was uninstall the stock one using Titanium backup, but any method should work the same. Then rebooted the phone and tried the install again.
It went through with no problems. Check my sig for info, but I think this should work with any custom ROM.
Also, please note that I had a copy of the install file on my SD card and I accessed it via EStrongs file explorer. Again, I don't think it matters which file explorer you use, but having it on your SD card may be the key.
Edit: I used this link to get the file on my SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7749762&postcount=44
I cant get this ****e to install using netarchy's stock rooted froyo rom. ive tried everything, i just get a heaping portion of failure.
m03sizlak said:
I cant get this ****e to install using netarchy's stock rooted froyo rom. ive tried everything, i just get a heaping portion of failure.
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Did you follow my previous post?
1) DL the file on the link I provided from another thread on here.
2) Mount your SD as disk drive and click and drag it onto your SD card.
3) Uninstall the current voicemail app on your phone (if you don't have Titanium backup paid version, you will need to use Astro or another app that can uninstall apps from the phone)
4) Reboot your phone.
5) Use a file explorer to find the zip file you put on your phone, and install it.
You should be good to go.
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Did you follow my previous post?
1) DL the file on the link I provided from another thread on here.
2) Mount your SD as disk drive and click and drag it onto your SD card.
3) Uninstall the current voicemail app on your phone (if you don't have Titanium backup paid version, you will need to use Astro or another app that can uninstall apps from the phone)
4) Reboot your phone.
5) Use a file explorer to find the zip file you put on your phone, and install it.
You should be good to go.
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I followed these instructions step by step and I can get the voicemail app to load but it doesn't work. I don't get my messages, I hit the "check for updates" button and get a box that comes up and tells me there was a general error. I've updated my profile and my prl. Please let me know what I need to do to get this fixed. I'm on BS 1.5.
Thanks in Advance
akt27x said:
I followed these instructions step by step and I can get the voicemail app to load but it doesn't work. I don't get my messages, I hit the "check for updates" button and get a box that comes up and tells me there was a general error. I've updated my profile and my prl. Please let me know what I need to do to get this fixed. I'm on BS 1.5.
Thanks in Advance
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Well, I am not an expert by any means. I can tell you that this worked for me the first time I tried it. By any chance, can you install the old version back on? Or, did you back-up your ROM in any way where you can go back to the way your phone was before you started so at least the old app is on there and working?
If not, hopefully someone can chime in who knows more on the subject.
easiest way of fixing this should be to use SteelH's flashable vvm update zip found on his rom thread here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743781
I think it works on any rom.
fachadick said:
easiest way of fixing this should be to use SteelH's flashable vvm update zip found on his rom thread here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743781
I think it works on any rom.
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I did the following steps and still no go.
1. Flashed SteelH's zip.
2. Updated my profile.
3. Updated my prl.
4. Rebooted.
5. Called my cell and left two voicemails.
I never got a notitication and when I try to check for updates I get a general error. And when I hit the button to change my greeting, a box comes up saying it will connect me with my voicemail, but nothing ever happens.
I found an old version of the voicemail app and tried that and I get the same results. I must be doing something wrong or there is something wrong with my phone.
Any ideas for me to try, would be greatly apperciated.
akt27x said:
I did the following steps and still no go.
1. Flashed SteelH's zip.
2. Updated my profile.
3. Updated my prl.
4. Rebooted.
5. Called my cell and left two voicemails.
I never got a notitication and when I try to check for updates I get a general error. And when I hit the button to change my greeting, a box comes up saying it will connect me with my voicemail, but nothing ever happens.
I found an old version of the voicemail app and tried that and I get the same results. I must be doing something wrong or there is something wrong with my phone.
Any ideas for me to try, would be greatly apperciated.
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Sorry - that link will only solve the issue in the OP - how to update to the latest version of vvm (v5.1.0.34), and get rid of notifications that a new version of vvm is available.
You're having a different issue - you're having an issue getting your message notifications. Can't help you with that one.
I just restored back to a version of BS 1.3 I backed up on Monday and my voicemail worked. But I got the voicemail upgrade message so I then flashed SteelH's voicemail zip and it now works perfect. I get my messages and notifications. Now I guess I try to load BS 1.5 again. But that'll wait until another day, I don't have the time now to completely wipe my phone and set it back up.
Thanks for the help.
akt27x said:
I just restored back to a version of BS 1.3 I backed up on Monday and my voicemail worked. But I got the voicemail upgrade message so I then flashed SteelH's voicemail zip and it now works perfect. I get my messages and notifications. Now I guess I try to load BS 1.5 again. But that'll wait until another day, I don't have the time now to completely wipe my phone and set it back up.
Thanks for the help.
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no prob - and BS 1.5 includes the latest vvm too, so you won't need to use that zipfile again.
edit - just noticed you were on BS before all of this - I guess it was those other steps that messed things up for you.
I don't know what happened. I was working fine until I went to BS 1.5. When I went to BS 1.5 the notification to upgrade my voicemail was gone but my voicemail didn't work, that's when I started not getting my messages or notifications. And then I started trying to load different versions of the voicemail app and trying different things. But I agree with you, it's probably something I did while setting my phone back up after BS 1.5 and didn't know I did it.
Thanks again.
rugedraw said:
Guys, I figured this one out today.
I got the same "unable to install" message when I tried to install the new one. First thing I did, was uninstall the stock one using Titanium backup, but any method should work the same. Then rebooted the phone and tried the install again.
It went through with no problems. Check my sig for info, but I think this should work with any custom ROM.
Also, please note that I had a copy of the install file on my SD card and I accessed it via EStrongs file explorer. Again, I don't think it matters which file explorer you use, but having it on your SD card may be the key.
Edit: I used this link to get the file on my SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7749762&postcount=44
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Hey man that worked like a charm!
Thanks!
is anyone else experiencing this issue? I'm running the *Seems to be official OTA* rom with the kingKlink bfs kernel and the latest radio.. did a full data/cache/dalvik wipe before updating also. everything else seems to be working well except for gtalk..
You could try going into Manage Applications for Google Talk Service and clear the data. I know this has fixed issues I had with Gmail and playing with different ROMs.
sorry, forgot to put that in the original post. I already tried this.. still nothing.. thanks tho! anyone else??
Works fine for me.
I just can't figure out how to switch accounts.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Talk works for me on virtuous 2.0 which is the same Rom just deodexed..
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
I have not tried talk yet but dunno thung is teeter won't work for me. F/c in version 1 deodex
Going to try version 2 from that thread now.
ok, now it's not working on any rom.. i've gone back to nandroid backups, i've done full wipes, loaded other roms, loaded stock rom backups.. etc... what the hell is the problem! gtalk doesn't work at all anywhere now
I just did the leaked RUU, haven't even rooted yet. Everything else is completely stock. GTalk and Teeter work perfectly for me.
ok, so it's looking like it's just me.. would anyone mind putting a link to the talk apk up for me so i can try to reinstall please?
melophat said:
ok, so it's looking like it's just me.. would anyone mind putting a link to the talk apk up for me so i can try to reinstall please?
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I would contact Google, seems more like an account issue, like some sort of automated system is preventing msgs from pushing to your device.
It works from gmail and the pc client right?
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ok, new symptom... my mms isn't working also.. not sure about sending, but definatly cant' recieve.. i get the download option, but the mms picture never actually downloads..
I've been using a ROM based on the OTA since yesterday. Also with the BFS #1 Kernel and 2.15 radio.
My gtalk, mms, and well, everything works perfectly.
Where did you download the ROM from? Double check the MD5 (I think properties in windows, or astro file manager can tell you this). Maybe the file was corrupted.
derickmc had a similar problem and then it just decided to work again. Perhaps it's something google is messing with and it just happens to affect you.
since you loaded as a rom, did you update the radio also? my GPS wasn't working after the update, that's what the cause was.
i checked the md5 and it matched, so it's a good download.. also checked the md5 after copying it to my sd card, so thats fine.. the mms issue has cleared itself up, no clue how that happened, but o-well.. still can't use gtalk, and i've realized that i also can't run fix permissions in rom manager.
hi guys,
is there a way to install gtalk with voice and video on my sgw?
nobody knows?
you can download "talk 1.3 installer [root]" in market...
Link...will try TKU
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brainwashstudio.talkinstaller&hl=en
tried latest (recommended) and briso's 3rd mod.....
both FC'd,
app never ran,
the quest continues!!!
ive been looking for this myself but none of the current methods seem to work. Im hoping that samsung pull their fingers out and get it sorted.
I have gtalk with video working on my Galaxy W.
For sure I used the link provided above: talk installer 1.3
However, it could be I first removed the original system app using Titanium Backup
But it's working now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13408651&postcount=183
Sent from my MB526 using XDA App
yie612 said:
you can download "talk 1.3 installer [root]" in market...
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didn't work
djc151084 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13408651&postcount=183
Sent from my MB526 using XDA App
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didn't work too
what can i do?
djc151084 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13408651&postcount=183
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dont work me too
Thiso said:
I have gtalk with video working on my Galaxy W.
For sure I used the link provided above: talk installer 1.3
However, it could be I first removed the original system app using Titanium Backup
But it's working now...
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I can confirm using this method is working
tesna said:
I can confirm using this method is working
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i installed busybox and talk 1.3 but didn't work
can you tell me all the steps that you have done?
Didn't work for me.
I backed up and uninstalled the Talk app with TB, then ran the Talk 1.3 installer from the market, which failed (said something like "can't copy Talk.apk"). Then, to make matters worse, TB refused to reinstall the app from the backup - it just hung, even with the indirect option enabled (makes me wonder why I paid for it!).
I eventually got the talk app back by flashing the latest stock ROM (there just happened to be a new one available when I fired up Kies).
Edit: I just thought I'd try again using just the Talk 1.3 installer. However, it won't even backup the stock app - like with the attempted installation before, it says it cannot copy Talk.apk. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, since I'm not doing very much at all!
Edit2: I just checked in /system/bin and there is no "cp" symlink in there - perhaps that's the problem? (I rooted using the recovery method, which installed busybox, but it doesn't seem to have created the cp symlink...)
Edit3: I sorted the cp issue by installing a terminal emulator and running "busybox --install /system/xbin". Backing up with the Talk 1.3 Installer now works. I don't have a good data connection where I am at the moment though so I can't have another go and installing the modified Talk app until later.
Edit4: The installation of the modified Talk app now works, but it force closes whenever I try to start it. I've tried all the versions in the installer, and they all FC on startup. I could easily restore the original apk from the installer's backup though, so no damage done.
Confirmed [root] Talk 1.3 Installer works.
Requirements:
1) Rooted Phone
2) Titanium backup (root)
Steps:
1) Sign out from gTalk
2) Make backup of Talk app using Titanium
3) Wipe Data for Talk app using Titanium
4) Uninstall Talk app using Titanium
5) Download [root] Talk 1.3 Installer from Market
6) Run it .. it will ask you to backup .. Select No
7) It will ask again ... again Select No
8) Use recommended version and then let it install new Talk
9) After installing you will need to sign in again to your Google account.
10) Now you can use Talk with voice and video
Yay! The above method works. I can only assume it was force closing before because I didn't wipe the data from the old app.
The only problem I've found so far is that I don't seem to be able to start video chats with anyone - they have to "call" me. But that's not a huge issue.
Edit: I also seem to have an ongoing video chat notification that I can't get rid of, even after signing out. I have to force stop Talk to get rid of it. Annoying, but again, not a huge issue.
I went back to the stock version in the end. As far as I can tell, the modded version only works with video the first time you connect - if you want to start another video chat after you've ended the first one, you have to force close Talk and start it again. I think this may be connected to the fact that the ongoing video chat notification never disappears from the status bar.
Anyway, I've decided it's not worth the hassle - I've reinstalled the stock app and I'm just going to use Skype for video chat instead.
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I went back to the stock version in the end. As far as I can tell, the modded version only works with video the first time you connect - if you want to start another video chat after you've ended the first one, you have to force close Talk and start it again. I think this may be connected to the fact that the ongoing video chat notification never disappears from the status bar.
Anyway, I've decided it's not worth the hassle - I've reinstalled the stock app and I'm just going to use Skype for video chat instead.
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same issue
and the voice chat doesn't work well...
is this app so bad or it's only mine problem?
Same issue
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Update:
12/1/2013
The tutorial below was tested with Android v4.2
I am not sure if it works with v4.3 and higher.
For those running 4.3 or 4.4, please feel free to offer any insight.
Thanks
I read where a lot of people don't like Google Hangouts, and would like to install Google Talk again. There are GTalk files available, but installing them proved to be unsuccessful for some, which prompted me to find out why.
Below is a short tutorial showing how to get Google Talk back back onto your device. I have no doubt others already know how to install GTalk on devices with Hangouts installed, but many don't, and after searching and not seeing a how to, I started this thread.
I've tested this successfully on my rooted T-Mobile M919. I've not tested this method on other devices, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for others.
1) download Google Talk:
http://d-h.st/9Uf
2) go to Titanium Backup
3) find Hangouts system app
4) make a backup of Hangouts
5) un-install Hangouts
6) reboot
7) using your file manager, find the talk.apk & install the package.
8) Enjoy
If you want to install Hangouts again, un-install Google Talk, reboot and
re-install Hangouts using TiBu.
Biker1 said:
I've read where a lot of people don't like Google Hangouts, and would like to install Google Talk again. There are GTalk files available, but installing them proved to be unsuccessful for some, which prompted me to find out why.
Below is a short tutorial showing how to get Google Talk back back onto your device. I have no doubt others already know how to install GTalk on devices with Hangouts installed, but many don't, and after searching and not seeing a how to, I started this thread.
I've tested this successfully on my rooted T-Mobile M919. I've not tested this method on other devices, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for others.
1) download Google Talk:
http://d-h.st/9Uf
2) go to Titanium Backup
3) find Hangouts system app
4) make a backup of Hangouts
5) un-install Hangouts
6) reboot
7) using your file manager, find the talk.apk & install the package.
8) Enjoy
If you want to install Hangouts again, un-install Google Talk, reboot and
re-install Hangouts using TiBu.
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Or you can just do 'uninstall update' in the app list.
bogdi1988 said:
Or you can just do 'uninstall update' in the app list.
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Uninstall update is not an option in the Playstore. Only 'open' & 'uninstall'
In:
Settings
Application manager
All
I uninstalled updates but Hangouts remains in the app draw and Talk is not found.
If I've overlooked something, please let me know.
I'll reboot to see if that restores Talk.
Edit:
Rebooted, and Hangouts still there. No Talk.
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Uninstall update is not an option in the Playstore. Only 'open' & 'uninstall'
In:
Settings
Application manager
All
I uninstalled updates but Hangouts remains in the app draw and talk is not found.
If I've overlooked something, please let me know.
I'll reboot to see if that restores talk.
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Hmm... idk. I've had Google Talk installed before Hangouts came out. I have the options for 'Force Stop' 'Uninstall updates' and 'Disable'.
bogdi1988 said:
Hmm... idk. I've had Google Talk installed before Hangouts came out. I have the options for 'Force Stop' 'Uninstall updates' and 'Disable'.
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That may be why. You already had Talk pre-installed.
Biker1 said:
That may be why. You already had Talk pre-installed.
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Yeah, that's why -
If your ROM came with Talk, then you can uninstall updates and get back to Talk. Whereas, if your ROM came with Hangouts, then uninstalling update won't work.
(And here, by ROM I mean the ROM istels or GApps package you flashed. )
Just out of curiosity why do you like talk over hangouts? To me hangouts has everything talk had and more, not sure why I would want to go back.
djsaad1 said:
Just out of curiosity why do you like talk over hangouts? To me hangouts has everything talk had and more, not sure why I would want to go back.
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Personally, I've used Talk very little and never tried Hangouts.
The reason I started this 'How to' thread was because I found others that had Hangouts wanted to install Google Talk like they used to have on other devices, but we're unable to install Talk. I looked around and didn't see any clear directions on how to do this, so by trial & error I figured it out and started this thread
With the above being said, I've read many who prefer Talk for its simplicity, in addition to being able to tell who is available for chat if they're on their pc etc. which you're not able to do with Hangouts. I'm sure there are pros & cons for both apps, and sometimes it may just come down to:
- those who are familiar with a service they've used for years (Talk) and figure it works well so why change it.
- If it 'ain't broke, why fix it?'
- the KISS Principle (keep it short & simple)
Others who have used both Talk and Hangouts will be able to offer more specifics
I don't like hangouts either. I have a modified talk apk somewhere on my computer that disables the stupid play store notification to update.
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Google should listen to their customers and split Talk from Hangouts. The later seems aimed at teens and people who enjoy selfies.
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Biker1 said:
I've read where a lot of people don't like Google Hangouts, and would like to install Google Talk again. There are GTalk files available, but installing them proved to be unsuccessful for some, which prompted me to find out why.
Below is a short tutorial showing how to get Google Talk back back onto your device. I have no doubt others already know how to install GTalk on devices with Hangouts installed, but many don't, and after searching and not seeing a how to, I started this thread.
I've tested this successfully on my rooted T-Mobile M919. I've not tested this method on other devices, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for others.
1) download Google Talk:
http://d-h.st/9Uf
2) go to Titanium Backup
3) find Hangouts system app
4) make a backup of Hangouts
5) un-install Hangouts
6) reboot
7) using your file manager, find the talk.apk & install the package.
8) Enjoy
If you want to install Hangouts again, un-install Google Talk, reboot and
re-install Hangouts using TiBu.
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Tried, but got " App not installed".
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ra4013 said:
Tried, but got " App not installed".
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I see you have a Sprint S4.
I just tested the tutorial again and I was able to install GTalk.
Follow the steps exactly.
If you still fail to install GTalk, as I mentioned in the op, I've tested this on an M919, not other devices. If you've followed the steps exactly, then there appears to be an issue installing GTalk on the Sprint S4.
Thanks a lot
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lord dredd said:
Thanks a lot
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Anytime:good:
Wanted to ask what if I make it a system app through tiburon?
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lord dredd said:
Wanted to ask what if I make it a system app through tiburon?
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Not sure.
You can always try moving it with TiBu and see what happens.
Have a Nandroid just in case
I am using Samsung Galaxy S3 4.1.2. I never installed the update to GTalk from play store since it was going to replace it. Anyways I got a an OTA update of about 80mb I installed it and I got a software Play Games and my GTalk has been replaced with hangouts. From the app manager menu when I go to the hangout app it only shows the force stop and disable option and not the uninstall option. In the playstore it is showing me that there's an update to it. How can I remove this crap software? I cannot root due to warranty issues, sorry.
billubakra said:
I am using Samsung Galaxy S3 4.1.2. I never installed the update to GTalk from play store since it was going to replace it. Anyways I got a an OTA update of about 80mb I installed it and I got a software Play Games and my GTalk has been replaced with hangouts. From the app manager menu when I go to the hangout app it only shows the force stop and disable option and not the uninstall option. In the playstore it is showing me that there's an update to it. How can I remove this crap software? I cannot root due to warranty issues, sorry.
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The tutorial I posted requires Titanium Backup which requires root.. You also need a file explorer.
Biker1 said:
The tutorial I posted requires Titanium Backup which requires root.. You also need a file explorer.
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Thanks for replying. Yea I have already checked that, any tutorial for the non-rooters?