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It seems that Google just rolled out version 7.3.28 of their Google Play Services last night, and my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has been popping up annoying Play Services have Stopped boxes constantly. Edit - confirmed this also is happening with 7.3.29. Also confirmed that this problem and fix works with the 7" Kindle fire HD tablets.
After pulling all my hair out, restoring to factory settings 3 times, figuring out how to re-root version 8.5.1, and then re-installing my old Google apps (from previous downloaded files), I have confirmed that Google will very quickly notice the outdated version and update to 7.3.28. Then the annoying pop-ups start all over again.
1) To fix the problem, you need a working version of Google Play Services. Go into Settings->Applications->Installed Applications and look for Google Play Services. Look for the version number in parenthesis, paying attention to the last 3 digits after the suffix. If it's like my Kindle 8.9, it will be -034. I confirmed that my Kindle did work on the previous version of Play Services (7.0.99), so what you need is to download that version for your Kindle. For the -034 version, the link is at:
(edit: I apparently can't post links, so I've modified the following to make it not look like a link, please edit and paste into your browser).
h t t p : / / www (dot) apkmirror (dot) com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download (dot) php?id=7772
2) Once downloaded, turn OFF Wi-Fi. Then, use ES3 file explorer to re-install this version from wherever you downloaded it to, overwriting the current version.
3) Next, create a folder in /data/app with name "com.google.android.gms-2" (not with the quote marks). You may see the actual .apk file already there ending in -1. Change permissions for this folder to rw-r-r. This folder should block the Google automatic update.
NOTE: This assumes your play services app is installed in this folder as "com.google.android.gms-1.apk". If it's not, one fix is to uninstall play services, then repeat the install in step 2. That should make it be named with the -1 suffix.
4) Repeat step 1 to confirm you're still on version 7.0.99. Select Clear data just to be sure the cache is cleared.
5) It should be safe to turn Wi-Fi back on. Launch Google Play Store, do a few things and confirm it works!
Really grateful for this, basically had the same issues as you on a Kindle 7", as Amazon store had popped up a few times with a permissions update I figured I'd suffered a clash/glitch. It wasn't until I turned on a dormant 8.9" and got the same error that I realised it was a wider issue and searched for your post.
Seems to have fixed the 8.9 first time, now back to the 7 and hope I haven't screwed it up too much trying multiple solutions.
Just a couple of notes from a novice, it's files that are located in data/app not folders? (update - confirmed need to create a folder not a file)
And the permissions correspond to Owner - Read, Write / Group - Read / Others - Read, being ticked only.
Another thing to look out for, when you're creating the dummy folder, watch out for autocorrect renaming parts of it to something else, maybe try copying and pasting the name.
:good: It worked perfectly! Thanks a lot!
P.S. i used this procedure in a kindle fire hd 7" (Tate)
This mostly worked, except I needed to create "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" to stop the updates. Worked on a Kindle 7 HD as well.
bobdob123usa said:
This mostly worked, except I needed to create "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" to stop the updates. Worked on a Kindle 7 HD as well.
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Hi
I have the same issue with Play Services stopping, I downloaded the 7.0.99 -034 version which is correct for my 7 inch Fire HD.
I turned off wifi and installed it (over the existing) using the ES file manager and now have a new error "the processcom.google.process.gapps has stopped".
I read elsewhere this could be associated with the Downloads app but the problem is I cannot navigate anywhere on the device as the error reappears within a second of dismissing it
Any suggestions welcomed as I have a brick at present
There was an occasion when I got the persistent gapps error too, can you persevere and dismiss it enough to get to More/Applications/Installed Applications/Google Play services and Force Stop?
You can then confirm whether the old (working 7.0.99) version installed correctly and see if the error stops?
kinoogle said:
There was an occasion when I got the persistent gapps error too, can you persevere and dismiss it enough to get to More/Applications/Installed Applications/Google Play services and Force Stop?
You can then confirm whether the old (working 7.0.99) version installed correctly and see if the error stops?
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Hi
Thanks for the response ..... I manages to force stop the Google Play services, 7.0.99 was installed
I have uninstalled the Play Service and the tablet seems to work with no errors but I guess I need to reinstall it again ....... or do I?
VeeMax said:
Hi
Thanks for the response ..... I manages to force stop the Google Play services, 7.0.99 was installed
I have uninstalled the Play Service and the tablet seems to work with no errors but I guess I need to reinstall it again ....... or do I?
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I guess you need it if you want to use the Google store/synch? Maybe if you did a fresh install using this method the error would go away as it was something to do with the cache?
I have tried to do this method but still not working. It stays on 7.0.99 version but won't even open. I can't get it to open long enough for me to sign in. Any suggestions
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what folder are you creating the new folder in as well?
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I have tried to do this method but still not working. It stays on 7.0.99 version but won't even open. I can't get it to open long enough for me to sign in. Any suggestions
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what folder are you creating the new folder in as well?
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I've done this method on both my 8.9" tablet, as well as two 7" tablets. The folder you create is in /data/app (you need to be root). Make sure you clear cache on the 7.0.99 version or things may still be out of sync.
In general, you'll have to fight through the clicking of OK on the annoying pop-ups. It may help to reboot the Kindle (hold down the power button, etc) to see if timing works better, and it may give you a window to uninstall quickly.
I created the folder in the data/app folder but now I'm not so sure I put it on the correct one. Can you tell me what folder exactly it goes into please?
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I created the folder in the data/app folder but now I'm not so sure I put it on the correct one. Can you tell me what folder exactly it goes into please?
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Use ES File explorer. Back up all the way to the "/" directory. Under that you should see a folder called "data". Inside that, you should see a folder called "app". That is the /data/app folder. You'll know you're in the right place, because there should be a lot of installed .apk files in there. If you sort alphabetically, you should be able to find "com.google.android.gms-1.apk" (which corresponds to your installed play services file).
To block updates, make dummy named folders, such as "com.google.android-gms-2", and as another user pointed out it may help to also create "com.google.android.gms-2.apk". See the original post about setting permissions. Also, be careful about the autocorrect trying to change your filename on you. Once you finish, scroll through and compare names versus the installed play services apk (it should be -1, and you should have just made folders that have the same name, only with the -2).
should I download the google apk files from the kindle from apkmirror website or download them on my computer then transfer them to my kindle fire?
Once again,I have done all the steps shown and still, the moment I tap on google play store, it shows stopped error and returns to home screen. Does all the apk files need to change? The google framework apk, vending apk, google login apk, and the play store apk.
Please help
I keep getting the google play services have stopped working message. I would appreciate if someone could give me like a dummy version of this because I don't fully understand. So please make a video and reply it to me. Or just type something just please reply and help me do this.
I have tried this fix on a 7" fire HD tablet and I cannot get the fix to persist. Once I roll back with the correct 7.0.99 version with both a "com.google.android.gms-2" folder set with the correct permissions and a "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" installed in the data/apps folder things work well until a reboot. After a reboot I get upgraded to the .29 version of the apk and have to reinstall the working version again. I have tried every combination of folder/apk possibilities I can think of and I am still stuck. Any ideas?
Is there any update on how to keep the 7.0.99 Play Services version from upgrading? As mentioned above, I can get the 7.0.99 version to work, but only for a couple of days. Has anyone found a permanent solution?
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I have tried this fix on a 7" fire HD tablet and I cannot get the fix to persist. Once I roll back with the correct 7.0.99 version with both a "com.google.android.gms-2" folder set with the correct permissions and a "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" installed in the data/apps folder things work well until a reboot. After a reboot I get upgraded to the .29 version of the apk and have to reinstall the working version again. I have tried every combination of folder/apk possibilities I can think of and I am still stuck. Any ideas?
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Is your "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" also a folder, or a dummy file? I've had success through reboots with two dummy folders: "com.google.android.gms-2" and "com.google.android.gms-2.apk". Make sure you uninstalled play services and re-installed 7.0.99 so that it takes the -1 suffix.
frosty1218 said:
Once again,I have done all the steps shown and still, the moment I tap on google play store, it shows stopped error and returns to home screen. Does all the apk files need to change? The google framework apk, vending apk, google login apk, and the play store apk.
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No. You should only need to uninstall the Google Play Services, and that apk is the only one that needs re-installing. If the other files had previously been installed and worked fine, then they should still be ok.
See the note above about the two folders - for some installs, the dual dummy folder names seem to work better, and survive reboots.
I had to use r--r--r-- perms on the dummy file and folder to stop the updates. Otherwise outstanding help, thamks wolverine, kindle has stopped its google play seizures.
UPDATE: I have since added r--r--r-- on the actual 7.0.99 file (the -1.apk file) in order to prevent the updates (it managed to sneak in a damned update without it), so:
- follow ALL wolverine's excellent directions for installation, including turning off wifi, etc, take NO shortcuts
- create the dummy folder AND the dummy file (-2.apk)
- apply r--r--r-- permissions on ALL 3 ITEMS (dummy folder, dummy -2 file, and actual -1 file)
- enjoy a fully functional google play shizznitz on your rooted Fire.
Got my new Fire Phone in the mail yesterday. Right now the plan is to keep FireOS and install things to get a more standardized Google experience. Here's what I've done thus far (I've documented it so that others who are at a loss for what to do can do the same, if it works out). This will get updated as I learn more.
1. When you first start up your Fire Phone (fresh out of the box), do not connect to WiFi. You should be on OS version 3.5.0. Check this at Settings>Device>Install System Updates. Your current version will be listed
2. Open Settings>Applications & Parental Controls>Prevent non-Amazon app installation.
3. turn App Installation to ON
4. Go to Settings>Device>Get info about your Fire
5. Tap "Model Number" seven or eight times, until the "Developer Options" button appears at the bottom of the list
6. Tap "Developer Options" and enable USB debugging"
7. Make sure ADB is set up on your computer. (this is an easy guide to follow if you don't already have it: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378 )
8. Download the following files to your desktop computer:
ES File explorer apk
The Towelroot apk
Chainfire SuperSu apk
9. Use ADB to install ES File Explorer
Code:
adb install /path/to/apk
10. Next, push Towelroot and Chainfire to your device
Code:
adb push /path/to/apk/ /sdcard/Download/
11. Open ES File Explorer, and install Towelroot, then Chainfire
12. I have Titanium Backup, so I pushed it to the device
Code:
adb push /path/to/apk/ /sdcard/Download/
13. After installing Titanium, I froze two apps: Amazon Device Client, DCP Platform Contracts. Supposedly there are 2 different System Update apps that you should also disable...but I couldn't find them.
14. Now you can connect to Wifi. So far, my device hasn't tried to upgrade.
Now for my questions: Should I upgrade my version of the OS? If so, to what version? The one thing that is necessary for me is Hangouts with Google Voice integration, as I use my GV number for all calls and texts. I use NFC for various things, so I'd prefer to keep this stock for now.
Trying to install Google integration, I followed step 2a of this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-make-fireos-looks-feel-normal-t2898921
However, when I open Google Play Store, I consistently get the "No connection" screen. Tapping Retry does nothing.
To use Google Play on Fire OS you need to be on 4.6.3. If you have the AT&T version of the phone it will update to 4.6.4. Going from AT&T 4.6.4 to the standard unbranded Amazon 4.6.3 is not considered a downgrade. Both have the latest stagefright patches.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2
Cool, thanks for the heads up!!
Thread closed per OP request.
New thread here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/help/guide-fire-phone-fireos-google-apps-t3206603
I had Google Play on my device when it was on version 3. Now that I'm on the latest version 5 software I went through the tutorial on AFTVnews and all seemed to work. My only problem is when I go to the app it gives "authentication required" error. I can see that it shows my account name in Play Accounts (or whatever it's called as I'm not in front of my machine at the moment), but I know since the version 3 days I have changed my password. So I'm assuming it's hung up. I can't find anywhere to reset it or a workaround. I see where someone asked here with no answer. Could use some help please. Thanks.
Hi XDA-Developers,
my brother gave me his Philips 40PUK6400/12 to replace my old bedroom tv.
It's an older modell from around 2015 that runs Android 5.1.1.
After factory resetting the tv I am unable to sign in with my Google account. I always receive an error stating my username/password combination is incorrect. This happens during initial setup as well as when I try to open the play store. So far I have tried to to multiple factory resets and to use the wipe tool for Philips Android TVs. After entering my credentials I even get an email informing me that a new device has signed into my account, but the TV doesn't seem to log in.
My brother has also removed the TV from his Google account but this also didn't help.
Any ideas how I might be able to sign into my account?
Edit:
I was able to solve this. It is related to the stock Google Play Services on the TV being too old after a factory reset. In case anyone else has issues with signing into their account on an older Android TV, here is how to solve this:
1. Enable developer options and enable debugging
2. Allow unknown apps in security settings
3. Download the latest Android TV Google Play services apk here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services-android-tv/
4. Connect to your tv: adb connect x.x.x.x (put in your tv's IP adress which you can find in the network settings) - you will receive a notification on your tv which you'll have to accept.
5. Use ADB to sideload the play services apk to your TV: adb sideload -r C:\path\to\your\file.apk
Now you should be able to sign into your account again. You might get a force close of the Play Store on the first start but everything should work on the second attempt.
Hi,
good finding... I think, the old play services do have problems, when 2FA is disabled...
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Hi XDA-Developers,
my brother gave me his Philips 40PUK6400/12 to replace my old bedroom tv.
It's an older modell from around 2015 that runs Android 5.1.1.
After factory resetting the tv I am unable to sign in with my Google account. I always receive an error stating my username/password combination is incorrect. This happens during initial setup as well as when I try to open the play store. So far I have tried to to multiple factory resets and to use the wipe tool for Philips Android TVs. After entering my credentials I even get an email informing me that a new device has signed into my account, but the TV doesn't seem to log in.
My brother has also removed the TV from his Google account but this also didn't help.
Any ideas how I might be able to sign into my account?
Edit:
I was able to solve this. It is related to the stock Google Play Services on the TV being too old after a factory reset. In case anyone else has issues with signing into their account on an older Android TV, here is how to solve this:
1. Enable developer options and enable debugging
2. Allow unknown apps in security settings
3. Download the latest Android TV Google Play services apk here:
4. Connect to your tv: adb connect x.x.x.x (put in your tv's IP adress which you can find in the network settings) - you will receive a notification on your tv which you'll have to accept.
5. Use ADB to sideload the play services apk to your TV: adb sideload -r C:\path\to\your\file.apk
Now you should be able to sign into your account again. You might get a force close of the Play Store on the first start but everything should work on the second attempt.
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I have to thank you a lot @Bl4ckX !
I had the same problem for a few days and I'm not familiar with adb so I didn't try your way but it worked perfectly on my model 50puh6400/88
I just adapted it a bit since sideload wasn't available (I'm not sure why)
I choosed the command
Code:
adb install xxxxxxx.apk
to install some file explorer and then I managed to install the last Google service using my usb key.
I hope my alternative method can help some and I thank you again a lot for this inspiration !
Hi,
you both do not activated 2-Factor-Authentication in your Google Account, right?
https://tpvcrmplus.force.com/Philip...account-on-a-Philips-TV-Android-L?language=en
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@Toengel
Indeed it wasn't activated on my account and I wasn't aware of this method.
I'll try it if I'm stuck again someday.
Thanks
Toengel said:
Hi,
good finding... I think, the old play services do have problems, when 2FA is disabled...
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Thank you so much.
I have enabled 2FA and finally I can log in on my account using old Philips TV PUS7150/12
I was trying to fix this in the last 3 days, after I did factory reset.
Thank you, one more time.
Bl4ckX said:
Hi XDA-Developers,
my brother gave me his Philips 40PUK6400/12 to replace my old bedroom tv.
It's an older modell from around 2015 that runs Android 5.1.1.
After factory resetting the tv I am unable to sign in with my Google account. I always receive an error stating my username/password combination is incorrect. This happens during initial setup as well as when I try to open the play store. So far I have tried to to multiple factory resets and to use the wipe tool for Philips Android TVs. After entering my credentials I even get an email informing me that a new device has signed into my account, but the TV doesn't seem to log in.
My brother has also removed the TV from his Google account but this also didn't help.
Any ideas how I might be able to sign into my account?
Edit:
I was able to solve this. It is related to the stock Google Play Services on the TV being too old after a factory reset. In case anyone else has issues with signing into their account on an older Android TV, here is how to solve this:
1. Enable developer options and enable debugging
2. Allow unknown apps in security settings
3. Download the latest Android TV Google Play services apk here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services-android-tv/
4. Connect to your tv: adb connect x.x.x.x (put in your tv's IP adress which you can find in the network settings) - you will receive a notification on your tv which you'll have to accept.
5. Use ADB to sideload the play services apk to your TV: adb sideload -r C:\path\to\your\file.apk
Now you should be able to sign into your account again. You might get a force close of the Play Store on the first start but everything should work on the second attempt.
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Any walkthrou on this... Trying to follow but I totally have no idea where I can find the developer options and enable debugging.
Hi,
you need to press OK 7x on the build number in the INFO menu.
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Hi, i did the first 4 points of this guide..but i can't install the apk! First question: the apk must be on my pc or in my smart tv?
Second question (the apk is on my pc): is correct this command "adb sideload -rC:\Desktop\GooglePlayService.apk" (i renamed the apk downloaded below in GooglePlayService)? It appears this message
Hi,
you missed a blank after -r
-r C:\
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if I use -r*space*C.\path file, promt doesn't recognize the command.
If I don't use -r, now it appear this (I'm trying to install alternatively es-file-explorer but the message is the same)
Hi, I hope somebody can offer some advice. I have a similar problem to the OP. My TV is a 48PFT5500 with Android 5.1.1, last updated on 13 July 2018 which is the last version avilable from Philips. But now I can no longer log into Google Play Store. When I enter my username and password, it says my username or password is not correct. I have tried many times. I can log into my Google account without problems from other devices, so I know I am using the correct credentials.
After reading this thread, I guess I need to update the Play Services app. But obviously I cannot do this directly from the Play Store because I cannot log into it from the TV. Also, I cannot find any type of File Manager app on the TV, so I cannot even install the Play Store app from a USB drive, nor can I install a File Manager app.
Also I tried switching on two-step verification on my Google account, but this made no difference.
I tried clearing the Play Services app cache on the TV, but it did not help.
I switched on the Developer options and allowed unknown sources and USB debugging, then I tried to connect with adb over wifi. But it doesn't work, adb says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it". No message is displayed on the TV to accept the incoming connection.
Maybe there is another way to connect the pc to the TV with a USB cable ... maybe with a type-A to type-A (male to male)? Would that cause a problem due to both devices trying to output 5V over the cable? (Also I don't have such a cable at present.)
Please, any useful suggestions would be much appreciated.
on every reboot(tv) I had to toggle usb debugging off and then on again for adb connect to work, perhaps you can try that. but I had slightly different error, just saying unable to connect.
android_slave said:
Hi, I hope somebody can offer some advice. I have a similar problem to the OP. My TV is a 48PFT5500 with Android 5.1.1, last updated on 13 July 2018 which is the last version avilable from Philips. But now I can no longer log into Google Play Store. When I enter my username and password, it says my username or password is not correct. I have tried many times. I can log into my Google account without problems from other devices, so I know I am using the correct credentials.
After reading this thread, I guess I need to update the Play Services app. But obviously I cannot do this directly from the Play Store because I cannot log into it from the TV. Also, I cannot find any type of File Manager app on the TV, so I cannot even install the Play Store app from a USB drive, nor can I install a File Manager app.
Also I tried switching on two-step verification on my Google account, but this made no difference.
I tried clearing the Play Services app cache on the TV, but it did not help.
I switched on the Developer options and allowed unknown sources and USB debugging, then I tried to connect with adb over wifi. But it doesn't work, adb says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it". No message is displayed on the TV to accept the incoming connection.
Maybe there is another way to connect the pc to the TV with a USB cable ... maybe with a type-A to type-A (male to male)? Would that cause a problem due to both devices trying to output 5V over the cable? (Also I don't have such a cable at present.)
Please, any useful suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Hi man, i have the same TV and had the same problem. To fix this you have to unplug the TV and try 1 or two times. I did everything by Wi-Fi, after reading your post i purchased the USB cable but was not necessary.
I did this way:
1 opened cmd or powershell runned as administrator
2 runned adb connect xxxxx (IP address of TV)
3 accepted on the TV pop-up the connection
4 downloaded google service apk from apk mirror
5 used adb install -r xxxxx (location googleservic.apk dowloaded)
It worked! I tried in first attempt sideload -r but didn't worked. You have to use the command "install -r" to reinstall google service.
hi guys, i have a 55put6400 with the same problem, which version of the play services should i download, v7 or v8?
I did not understand how to use the adb install-r command, where do I find the apk file downloaded in the pc?
thank you
Hi,
you can also try:
- reinstall TV
- short install TV with network connection
- wait 1-2 hours (TV is on) and do not press any key
- TV should download the latest Google services in the background
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unfortunately the tv has been turned on much more than an hour and does not update the play services, i will update it manually shortly
edit thanks for the explanation, I updated the services and everything works.
Toengel said:
zdravo
dobar nalaz... mislim da stari play servisi imaju problem kada je 2FA onemogućen..
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Toengel said:
zdravo
dobar nalaz... mislim da stari play servisi imaju problema kada je 2FA onemogućen...
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šta je 2FA i kako da ga omogućim jer na PHILIPS tv imam ovaj problem sa prijavom na nalog?
HI,
2FA = 2 factor authentication - you need to set this up in your Google Account.
Turn on 2-Step Verification - Computer - Google Account Help
With 2-Step Verification, also called two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you set up 2-Step Verification, you can s
support.google.com
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2 step verification is on but I still can't login to PHILIPS android tv showing email error and google account password
My TV is a 48PFT5500. I know it is old but it's all I have at present. It is running Android 5.1.1, last updated on 13 July 2018 which is the last version avilable from Philips. But now I can no longer log into Google Play Store. When I enter my username and password, it says my username or password is not correct. I have tried many times. I can log into my Google account without problems from other devices, so I know I am using the correct credentials.
After reading another thread, I guessed I needed to update the Play Services app. But obviously I cannot do this directly from the Play Store because I cannot log into it from the TV. Also, I cannot find any type of File Manager app on the TV, so I cannot even install the Play Store app from a USB drive. Nor can I install a File Manager app because I cannot login to the Play Store.
Also I tried switching on two-step verification on my Google account, but this made no difference.
I tried clearing the Play Services app cache on the TV, but it did not help.
I switched on the Developer options and allowed unknown sources and USB debugging, then I tried to connect with adb over wifi. But it doesn't work, adb says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it". No message is displayed on the TV to accept the incoming connection.
Maybe there is another way to connect the pc to the TV with a USB cable ... maybe with a type-A to type-A (male to male)? Would that cause a problem due to both devices trying to output 5V over the cable?
Is there anything else I can try - I just want to update the TV to get as much use out of it as possible.
Any useful suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
android_slave said:
My TV is a 48PFT5500. I know it is old but it's all I have at present. It is running Android 5.1.1, last updated on 13 July 2018 which is the last version avilable from Philips. But now I can no longer log into Google Play Store. When I enter my username and password, it says my username or password is not correct. I have tried many times. I can log into my Google account without problems from other devices, so I know I am using the correct credentials.
After reading another thread, I guessed I needed to update the Play Services app. But obviously I cannot do this directly from the Play Store because I cannot log into it from the TV. Also, I cannot find any type of File Manager app on the TV, so I cannot even install the Play Store app from a USB drive. Nor can I install a File Manager app because I cannot login to the Play Store.
Also I tried switching on two-step verification on my Google account, but this made no difference.
I tried clearing the Play Services app cache on the TV, but it did not help.
I switched on the Developer options and allowed unknown sources and USB debugging, then I tried to connect with adb over wifi. But it doesn't work, adb says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it". No message is displayed on the TV to accept the incoming connection.
Maybe there is another way to connect the pc to the TV with a USB cable ... maybe with a type-A to type-A (male to male)? Would that cause a problem due to both devices trying to output 5V over the cable?
Is there anything else I can try - I just want to update the TV to get as much use out of it as possible.
Any useful suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Hi, I replied to you on the other thread. I'll copy here the answer:
Hi man, i have the same TV and had the same problem. To fix this you have to unplug the TV and try 1 or two times. I did everything by Wi-Fi, after reading your post i purchased the USB cable but was not necessary.
I did this way:
1 opened cmd or powershell runned as administrator
2 runned adb connect xxxxx (IP address of TV)
3 accepted on the TV pop-up the connection
4 downloaded google service apk from apk mirror
5 used adb install -r xxxxx (location googleservic.apk dowloaded)
It worked! I tried in first attempt sideload -r but didn't worked. You have to use the command "install -r" to reinstall google service.
Hi TheRealCedax,
I previously tried to login to the tv using abd over wifi. I tried many times and every time it refused my connection. This time I tried what you said, and unplugged the tv, then tried again. It worked! So thank you very much for your advice.
Now I have sideloaded the Google services apk, and I can login to Google Play Store again. Obviously there are not many apps available! Not even a good browser.
Did you manage to find any useful apps anywhere?
Also do you happen to know if I can use a keyboard with the tv?
TheRealCedax said:
Hi, I replied to you on the other thread. I'll copy here the answer:
Hi man, i have the same TV and had the same problem. To fix this you have to unplug the TV and try 1 or two times. I did everything by Wi-Fi, after reading your post i purchased the USB cable but was not necessary.
I did this way:
1 opened cmd or powershell runned as administrator
2 runned adb connect xxxxx (IP address of TV)
3 accepted on the TV pop-up the connection
4 downloaded google service apk from apk mirror
5 used adb install -r xxxxx (location googleservic.apk dowloaded)
It worked! I tried in first attempt sideload -r but didn't worked. You have to use the command "install -r" to reinstall google service.
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not worked for me i try 6 7 times but same error and later i used thirid party adb's but again same error
My error is my no luck
Winappdev said:
not worked for me i try 6 7 times but same error and later i used thirid party adb's but again same error
My error is my no luck
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I have had the same problem but after 3 nights of trying diffrent things it is now sorted.
1. Factory reset the TV
2. set up tv as normal but dont bother to try to log into google.
3. On a laptop download Downloader.apk
3. Download ADB Tools from here : https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
4. Connect your laptop to the same network as the TV
5. Enable Debugging and Unknown sources
6. Connect to your TV using ADB (Google how to do this, its easy)
7. Install downloader using ADB (Again google how to install an app using ADB its super easy and takes a few seconds)
8. On the TV open downloader and use the code 48157 to install Apptoide
9. open Apptoide and install google play services, I also installed Youtube from Apptoide as well.
10. Close downloader and open the goole play store, the login will now work as its the new version of Google play services.
This may seem daunting but its actually very easy and took me 5 minutes start to finish. It works and you will have a fully functioning Phillips android tv.
mark stowell said:
I have had the same problem but after 3 nights of trying diffrent things it is now sorted.
1. Factory reset the TV
2. set up tv as normal but dont bother to try to log into google.
3. On a laptop download Downloader.apk
3. Download ADB Tools from here : https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
4. Connect your laptop to the same network as the TV
5. Enable Debugging and Unknown sources
6. Connect to your TV using ADB (Google how to do this, its easy)
7. Install downloader using ADB (Again google how to install an app using ADB its super easy and takes a few seconds)
8. On the TV open downloader and use the code 48157 to install Apptoide
9. open Apptoide and install google play services, I also installed Youtube from Apptoide as well.
10. Close downloader and open the goole play store, the login will now work as its the new version of Google play services.
This may seem daunting but its actually very easy and took me 5 minutes start to finish. It works and you will have a fully functioning Phillips android tv.
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Thanks it works