Hello!
Might sound like a stupid question :silly: but:
- is it necessary to install gapps? Or, if you just don't need/want them, don't install them and phone will work like a charm?
Asking because it says (quote):
install kernel
full wipe
flash rom
reboot into rom
reboot back into recovery
flash gapps
Just curious, as gapps install a LOT of things... Someone might need just play store, or just search, or just chrome, or... you know what I mean... :fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance...
Gapps basically contain all the preloaded apps by Google (Google Maps, News and Weather, etc). Your phone will still work without flashing Gapps, but you'll be missing out on Google services, especially Google Now. So, it is better to flash the Gapps
Based on personal experience
jpn1tr0 said:
Gapps basically contain all the preloaded apps by Google (Google Maps, News and Weather, etc). Your phone will still work without flashing Gapps, but you'll be missing out on Google services, especially Google Now. So, it is better to flash the Gapps
Based on personal experience
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Yes, you're right about what's in gapps.
But, let's say, for me, I don't need Google Maps, as I have iGO. I also have another weather app, I don't need Google Now, and so on...
With gapps installed, it's a bit hard to tell which one of gapps you can freeze or uninstall, because they seem cross-connected...
Not to mention that it's no use to have some app on the phone that you don't use or need and it's just taking some memory...
So, basically, like you said, no need to install gapps and if I want just one app from Google, I install it. And the phone will work. Good, thank you!
You can install gapps and then use a root explorer to go into /system/app and delete the apps you don't need.
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whoshotjr2006 said:
You can install gapps and then use a root explorer to go into /system/app and delete the apps you don't need.
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if u dont need a google account to sync and and all the google services, dont
Idk if this applies to the One V, but NOT flashing GAPPS could result in some functions not working like Lockscreen, Home button, and other elements.
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Curiousn00b said:
Idk if this applies to the One V, but NOT flashing GAPPS could result in some functions not working like Lockscreen, Home button, and other elements.
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OK, something new... I'll follow your idea... Thanks!
Why would you not want access to the play store?
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md1008 said:
Why would you not want access to the play store?
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I can copy apk files that I need from PC to my SD card and install applications that I need/want. So, for me, play store is not necessary...
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Newbie here, Why do i read everywhere that i need to flash gapps if I ever flash my device?
Is gapps Google Apps?
Yes they are apps and framework from Google, like Google sync, Gmail, Maps, Talk... Google asked ROM developers to remove their copyrighted gapps from their ROM so you have to flash it most of the time.
Yes, Gapps is Google Apps, and it includes the Market among other things...
We have to flash it separately because google asked several popular developers to leave google apps out of their roms since it contained proprietary software.
another noob here, just about to flash a custom rom (AKOP to GNex) for the first time.
if i have all apps (user and system) backed up with titanium, do i still need to flash gapps?
(on a slightly less relevant note: i'm copying all titanium backups as well as the rom backup from clockwork mod rom manager to my computer so as not to lose them when flashing the new rom because i'm not really sure if they would be wiped. will they?)
thanks for your help
I have aokp ms4, annd flashed the gapps thats on aokps website. I lost the Google Music player.. Is there a way to get it back?
Malarie said:
I have aokp ms4, annd flashed the gapps thats on aokps website. I lost the Google Music player.. Is there a way to get it back?
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I believe google music is still in the market. Just download it.
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I would keep your titanium backups on your comp, just in case. I wouldn't, however, back up system apps as that can cause conflicts when you're restoring in a different rom. Just back up user apps. And yes, you do still need to flash gapps.
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gonintendo said:
I would keep your titanium backups on your comp, just in case. I wouldn't, however, back up system apps as that can cause conflicts when you're restoring in a different rom. Just back up user apps. And yes, you do still need to flash gapps.
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Precisely, well said.
artvandelay440 said:
We have to flash it separately because google asked several popular developers to leave google apps out of their roms since it contained proprietary software.
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Google did not ask "several popular developers." To my knowledge, it was only Google sending CyanongenMod a Cease & Desist... because of this, developers decided to respect Google and stick to the respective Google Apps rather than including them in their ROMs. It is illegal to include these gapps with their ROM. However, you're fine with including them until Google sends that developer a C&D but only CyanogenMod received the C&D.
As far as TitaniumBackup.. you can also sync your backups to DropBox and now Box.
another noob here...just wondering how do u flash gapps? im planning to flash AOKP anf they said to flash gapps...
trissc said:
another noob here...just wondering how do u flash gapps? im planning to flash AOKP anf they said to flash gapps...
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Download gapps from the given source and flash them via CWM like a ROM.
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Google did not ask "several popular developers." To my knowledge, it was only Google sending CyanongenMod a Cease & Desist... because of this, developers decided to respect Google and stick to the respective Google Apps rather than including them in their ROMs. It is illegal to include these gapps with their ROM. However, you're fine with including them until Google sends that developer a C&D but only CyanogenMod received the C&D.
As far as TitaniumBackup.. you can also sync your backups to DropBox and now Box.
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That's who I was referring to.
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That's who I was referring to.
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CyanogenMod at the time was a one-man project by Cyanogen himself. Not all these other developers who are now associated with the project.
@trissc: 1) Flash ROM
2) Flash Gapps
3) Flash Kernel (if desired).
NOTE: You will have to reflash gapps after flashing a updated version of the ROM. Otherwise you will lose the gapps.
Because Gapps are google's, they don't allow the third part developer use or edit them, but they allow users to download and install by themselves
Is it possible to extract Gapss from official google factory image?.. Using TiBU or with comp..
I need some apps that come with factory image like google maps wich are not available neither in the Gpass folder AOKP team provide or play store for me since im outside usa..
I dont want to download from random site in google search cuz I dont see any of those trustable...
msedek said:
Is it possible to extract Gapss from official google factory image?.. Using TiBU or with comp..
I need some apps that come with factory image like google maps wich are not available neither in the Gpass folder AOKP team provide or play store for me since im outside usa..
I dont want to download from random site in google search cuz I dont see any of those trustable...
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I cant answer that question cause I dont know, but I can provide you the Google Maps apk if you want it.
WiredPirate said:
I cant answer that question cause I dont know, but I can provide you the Google Maps apk if you want it.
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yes please
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yes please
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AOKP Provides a Gapps download for each of their releases which includes the standard google apps (Maps, Gmail, etc..) just flash it in recovery and you are set.
You can also use ES File explorer and extract the specific APKs from the GApps zip and place them directly in your system/apps folder. You just need to make sure you set the permissions to RW R R
http://forum.aokp.co/page/releases/_/build-36-r22
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AOKP Provides a Gapps download for each of their releases which includes the standard google apps (Maps, Gmail, etc..) just flash it in recovery and you are set.
You can also use ES File explorer and extract the specific APKs from the GApps zip and place them directly in your system/apps folder. You just need to make sure you set the permissions to RW R R
http://forum.aokp.co/page/releases/_/build-36-r22
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I have flashed the Gapps.zip provided by AOKP and got no maps or music or earth or voice missing most of gapps in the .zip
msedek said:
I have flashed the Gapps.zip provided by AOKP and got no maps or music or earth or voice missing most of gapps in the .zip
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You know I guess I posted too soon, looking in the zip file Maps, Music, etc.. is no where to be found, I even checked the AOKP ROM Zip...nothing in there either.
HeCareth said:
You know I guess I posted too soon, looking in the zip file Maps, Music, etc.. is no where to be found, I even checked the AOKP ROM Zip...nothing in there either.
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its annoying why doesnt them put the whole pack and thats it =/
You just might have to download from a random site...this site seems decent http://www.apktops.com/google-maps-6-7-0.html
Just install lookout and it will scan the app to make sure it's ok.
Be careful what gapps packages you download. If certain parts are not signed with the same key as the rom, you will break things.
For example, you cannot use BAMF gapps on AOKP.
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yes please
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Be careful what gapps packages you download. If certain parts are not signed with the same key as the rom, you will break things.
For example, you cannot use BAMF gapps on AOKP.
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Here you go.
I pulled that Maps apk from my AOKP so it should be safe to use as per adrynalyne's warning.
EDIT: What I mean is I am running AOKP and that Maps I downloaded from the Market and is running fine on my phone. So hopefully it should run fine on yours as well.
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You just might have to download from a random site...this site seems decent http://www.apktops.com/google-maps-6-7-0.html
Just install lookout and it will scan the app to make sure it's ok.
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downloaded and then tried to flash with recovery and it give me an error.. i can see the android with red exclamation mark in the background lol..
So i gues i can not have Maps?
WiredPirate said:
Here you go.
I pulled that Maps apk from my AOKP so it should be safe to use as per adrynalyne's warning.
EDIT: What I mean is I am running AOKP and that Maps I downloaded from the Market and is running fine on my phone. So hopefully it should run fine on yours as well.
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so i just have to push it and thats it?
Edit: Yay it worked just perfect.. and also the navigator... i dont know why in the hell googles blocks that app for my country if everything works =S
msedek said:
so i just have to push it and thats it?
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AFAIK you just have to install it.
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AFAIK you just have to install it.
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all good.. worked just perfect, thanks
Tutorial at third post
Tutorial below
Better explained tutorial:
1. Get Cyanogenmod 7.x
2. Download to sdcard:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
3. Reboot in recovery
4. Open your recovery tool
5. Install zip from sdcard and choose the gapps one
6. Reboot phone
7. Setup the gmail account.
8. Download the apps you want, market/Google play will be installed automatically.
9. Thank me if this is helpful or if I helped you!
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Gaaps MIUI
will this version of Gaaps work with MIUI ROM ?
Work on all CM7 androids?
AW: [TUTORIAL] Install Gaaps for Cyanogenmod7, Market and Google apps.
Some ROMs have their own recommended GApps so check first in your ROMs thread. If not, you can just browse goo.im for the latest GApps. Make sure, it's the right package for your Android version. Jb = jellybean, gb = gingerbread. For the flashing you can follow the guide above.
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Thank you.
I will be an ungrateful dude if I do not thank you for this download. I was on Jelly bean on Lg P500 but had to downgrade to Gingerbread because I was not enjoying it much. But when I did, google apps was missing, and you provided a solution.
Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
Please will you marry meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Haha!!!:highfive:
GApps for gingerbread
Thanks alottt
Gawd I installed it a couple of times over. Didn't get Google now to work the first time. Now my /system folder is maxed out. Any idea what I could delete?
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i have carried out the instructions above (thanks for those) but still don't have google play on my phone, any advice?
cheers
v_nejohn said:
i have carried out the instructions above (thanks for those) but still don't have google play on my phone, any advice?
cheers
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Using a file explorer, navigate to system/app. Is Play Store there?
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Using a file explorer, navigate to system/app. Is Play Store there?
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I have the same problem and yes, using a file explorer there is no Play store at system/app.
Is it possible that there is no Play store or Market until I setup a google account on the device (because at the moment I'm right after factory reset, so there is nothing on the phone)?
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I have the same problem and yes, using a file explorer there is no Play store at system/app.
Is it possible that there is no Play store or Market until I setup a google account on the device (because at the moment I'm right after factory reset, so there is nothing on the phone)?
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Just google search latest play store xda. Ul find the app then just download and install like any other app
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Just google search latest play store xda. Ul find the app then just download and install like any other app
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I downloaded the proper gapps, boot into recovery, wipe cache, wipe data / factory reset, install gapps, reboot. Then now it's working. I don't know what happened previously after the first factory reset (it was from the menu, not from recovery).
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I've been trying that for a while now, and I still can't use Google Play Store.
I want to install Codename Android 3.4.1 today and have been reading the thread very closely, but there is one thing I cannot seem to get the answer for.
Why does someone need to install gapps? What's the problem with just installing the google apps from the play store? If I were to install a gapps, and an app therein receives an update, the gapps version won't update correctly? Only play store ones will update?
Anyways, seems to me gapps is unnecessary if I can just download from the play store. Obviously I'm asking this as I'm somewhat clueless and am very possibly missing something, so if someone could please explain I'd greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks in advance!
Gapps should have the same signature and package name as the ones from the play store.
Any updates will thus still be available.
Also, Gapps includes the play store...so without installing them you'd have no place to get applications.
Jubakuba said:
Gapps should have the same signature and package name as the ones from the play store.
Any updates will thus still be available.
Also, Gapps includes the play store...so without installing them you'd have no place to get applications.
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true, I learned this the hard way. :good:
People flash gapps as its needed to access their Google account, which includes access to the play store.
You could still install apps from a backup, for example.
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bk201doesntexist said:
People flash gapps as its needed to access their Google account, which includes access to the play store.
You could still install apps from a backup, for example.
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Doesn't gapps also include access to online backups of contacts, pictures, et.al.
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Doesn't gapps also include access to online backups of contacts, pictures, et.al.
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Yes, that is part of your Google account.
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So, after a while of searching the web, I never found a definite answer. As my first time I flashed carbon rom, and I knew to wipe my data and such before to have a clean install but what I forgot about was how to get google play and apps from the google play store. For example after flashing carbon rom I have all the basic apps, but nothing more. Also, when I try to link my contacts through gmail the setup asks for the domain and I couldn't get passed that step.:crying: So basically my 2 questions are:
How do I get Google Play and a few apps from the app store onto my new ROM? (Bloons TD5, Clash of Clans, IFunny, etc.)
What do I enter when linking a gmail account when it asks for the domain,port,connection type etc.?
Any help is much appreciated, I've gotten really frustrated with these too problems.
Thanks
Cole1519 said:
So, after a while of searching the web, I never found a definite answer. As my first time I flashed carbon rom, and I knew to wipe my data and such before to have a clean install but what I forgot about was how to get google play and apps from the google play store. For example after flashing carbon rom I have all the basic apps, but nothing more. Also, when I try to link my contacts through gmail the setup asks for the domain and I couldn't get passed that step.:crying: So basically my 2 questions are:
How do I get Google Play and a few apps from the app store onto my new ROM? (Bloons TD5, Clash of Clans, IFunny, etc.)
What do I enter when linking a gmail account when it asks for the domain,port,connection type etc.?
Any help is much appreciated, I've gotten really frustrated with these too problems.
Thanks
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You need to install the gapps. You didn't install them that's why there's no playstore. Once you install the gapps all will be normal.
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SASQUATCH said:
You need to install the gapps. You didn't install them that's why there's no playstore. Once you install the gapps all will be normal.
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Can you direct me to where I can find out how to do that?
http://galaxynote2root.com/sprint-g...-mobilesprintverizoncanadiangt-n7100gt-n7105/
Go here follow steps download Rom and gapps. Flash Rom them gapps.
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Go here follow steps download Rom and gapps. Flash Rom them gapps.
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Do you know anything about the domain and the other information you are supposed to enter when linking a gmail to sync the gmail?