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AOSP browser without root (yes you read that right) 4.3

I have a method to install the aosp browser without any root privileges at all and no modifications of the system partition. Just involves installing 2 or 3 apks (depending if you want bookmark syncing). This should work on any of the other nexus devices that came without stock browser.
Please don't repost this yet. I want to add in the other languages to browser.apk for the "find on page" button in the menu. I fixed English. The stock nexus roms don't have the string in framework-res for this one button.
Download zip (this is not a cwm package/just extract it or open the files from inside)
http://www.mediafire.com/?f98l0b3apkbb6s1
Steps:
1. Use es file manager to browse to system/app and install browserproviderproxy (it will say app not installed, don't worry it worked) OR install the included file
2. Reboot (it will not work without rebooting first)
3. Install Browser4.3_blackhand1001.apk
4. Install ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter_blackhand1001.apk (this will give you bookmark syncing)
Extras:
User agent selection in Advanced Preferences
Fullscreen Toggle in Labs
Please post if it works for you!!
Video Tutorial (thanks XDA)

Reserved for future updates.......

"File does not exist"

danvee said:
"File does not exist"
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Sorry fixed it. Moved it to mediafire.
http://www.mediafire.com/?f98l0b3apkbb6s1

Updated the process. It now should work on all devices. Turns out the signature on browserproviderproxy differs between devices.

Does this work on all devices as well as previous version of android say for example Sony Xperia S running 4.1.2 (comes with stock browser version 4.1.2-N7_zg)?

yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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TitaniumZERO said:
Does this work on all devices as well as previous version of android say for example Sony Xperia S running 4.1.2 (comes with stock browser version 4.1.2-N7_zg)?
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It only works on 4.3 devices.

lyrad12 said:
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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I can try to port the cyanogenmod aosp browser for you. it has those extra options.

lyrad12 said:
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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Added fullscreen option in Labs
Added User agent selection in advanced settings
If you already installed everything you can just install the new signbrowser file. No need to install the others and reboot again.

It seems to work great for me. Thanks.

Works no issues, thanks for this, this is the best browser out there by far
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I can't seem to find the icon in my app drawer or my homepage.
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blackhand1001 said:
Added fullscreen option in Labs
Added User agent selection in advanced settings
If you already installed everything you can just install the new signbrowser file. No need to install the others and reboot again.
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woah that was fast! how did you do that? can you do also other apps that requires root to work like this one?

lyrad12 said:
woah that was fast! how did you do that? can you do also other apps that requires root to work like this one?
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do you think you can add a home button as well
thanks in advance

dumb question, but since this is going in the system folder, will it affect our ability to receive OTA updates?

I don't understand the directions.
Can you make clearer?

iboj007 said:
dumb question, but since this is going in the system folder, will it affect our ability to receive OTA updates?
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Its not going in the system folder. You navigate to folder and open the existing apk to install it. It does not effect OTA updates. I just included another copy of the file for those who don't know where that folder is.

Will this remove chrome?

xnifex said:
Will this remove chrome?
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No.
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Hotspot on 4.3 TouchWiz?

Has anyone managed to get a hotspot workaround running for 4.3 yet?
I'm liking the ROM on now, but I really need hotspot and it doesn't seem to work on any of the posted stock 4.3 ROMs out of the box.
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asimons81 said:
Has anyone managed to get a hotspot workaround running for 4.3 yet?
I'm liking the ROM on now, but I really need hotspot and it doesn't seem to work on any of the posted stock 4.3 ROMs out of the box.
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I flashed the hotspot mod for 4.2.2 and it works for me.

NiN39Z said:
I flashed the hotspot mod for 4.2.2 and it works for me.
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Thank you! I'll check around for that then. Much appreciated!

On Jovys rom I posted a link with modified framework and files that will allow tethering if you are using the MK2 modems.

Tether/hotspot only seems to work on 4.2 roms tried 4.3 and 4.4 none works or seems to have no support at least nobody answer to this kind of issue
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TheArtiszan said:
On Jovys rom I posted a link with modified framework and files that will allow tethering if you are using the MK2 modems.
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That is good to know. I will migrate my way over there and look for that. Now all I have to do is get smart on how to modify framework.

TheArtiszan said:
On Jovys rom I posted a link with modified framework and files that will allow tethering if you are using the MK2 modems.
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The 2 xml files , where they go? I know framework where it is, but the other 2 file dont, can you point me in the right direction thank u
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asimons81 said:
Has anyone managed to get a hotspot workaround running for 4.3 yet?
I'm liking the ROM on now, but I really need hotspot and it doesn't seem to work on any of the posted stock 4.3 ROMs out of the box.
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I'm using infamous v9 (4.3) and tethering works fine for me.. I'm still on the MDL baseband tho
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Nivle said:
The 2 xml files , where they go? I know framework where it is, but the other 2 file dont, can you point me in the right direction thank u
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They go under /system/csc folder
You should be able to just overwrite the two that are there.
I typically delete thme out and then write the new ones and change permissions.
Reboot and it will read the new files.

Thank u, using without a problem in Jovys23 4.3 stock rom
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That's great news.
Feel free to hit the thanks button if it worked for you too.

asimons81 said:
Has anyone managed to get a hotspot workaround running for 4.3 yet?
I'm liking the ROM on now, but I really need hotspot and it doesn't seem to work on any of the posted stock 4.3 ROMs out of the box.
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KitKat carbon got it must use David instead of ART
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melqui2004 said:
KitKat carbon got it must use David instead of ART
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Not David sorry is Dalvik
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where's the link to those files?
does anyone have a link to those framework files for hotspot tethering with the mk2 baseband?

Framework Files
Hello Agelistus,
the files you can find them on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47983804&highlight=tether#post47983804
It will be Post #225
I didn't copy the direct URL as I don't own the link of files. Would be glad to post them here if TheArtiszan is ok with that or re-upload them to make them available in more than one spot.
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does anyone have a link to those framework files for hotspot tethering with the mk2 baseband?
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Much obliged!!
Hey southsidexz, thanks a million!! xda is an entire universe of information and I would have truly burned the midnight oil looking for this to no avail. Gonna try it out now. So far that's my only issue with infamous 9, it seemed that wifi tethering worked natively on 8.0. Again, many many thanks!

Your welcome
Your welcome. Always glad to help people around.
On another note I was dumb enough to rename the framework to old before I replaced it so my Phone got killed..... However thanks to cabloomi and his Recovery Image to .tar.md5 odin flash, I was able to flash CWM latest recovery so it could read my MicroSD card and then flash the zip I created that flashed the framework file. (Thanks to ScatteredHell)
If in case someone else does it... and doesn't want to re-flash the rom or restore old backup.
You can flash Framework via recovery, following this thread instrucitons to get the framework apk into a flashable format for recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840098
If in case you have a recovery that won't read your external SD card (like I did) you can use this link to flash any recovery via ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281287
(Side Note: if you get errors, please see post #23 on the link above, it provides the solution if you get errors)
Note:I am not responsible for damaging or further damaging your phone, I am just providing help/alternate solutions. Your phone is your responsibility
I follow the steps above and got back up running.
agelistus said:
Hey southsidexz, thanks a million!! xda is an entire universe of information and I would have truly burned the midnight oil looking for this to no avail. Gonna try it out now. So far that's my only issue with infamous 9, it seemed that wifi tethering worked natively on 8.0. Again, many many thanks!
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Just to make this easy I had the same problem on replacing framework, too. Then I searched on some other forums here and found out you can copy or move the framework apk into system folder and fix permissions then move that framework I to the framework folder to replace over the existing apk and just reboot. Just make sure to make a nandroid before doing anything just incase something goes wrong.

Thanks
Thanks Carlos2200,
I would've taken that route but sadly I couldn't get into the system folder. I wasn't able to do a nandroid restore as my SD card got messed up and the backup was gone.
Definitely for anyone, make sure you have a good Nandroid before anything.
I will update that the method I mention above does remove all your accounts only. So you will have to re-add them.
Carlos2200 said:
Just to make this easy I had the same problem on replacing framework, too. Then I searched on some other forums here and found out you can copy or move the framework apk into system folder and fix permissions then move that framework I to the framework folder to replace over the existing apk and just reboot. Just make sure to make a nandroid before doing anything just incase something goes wrong.
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An alternative....
For those who don't care to bother with the framework files in the event that 3minit is updated to work with 4.3, I came across an app on the play store called "wi-fi tether router" that seems to work, though I haven't a clue why it does. Changing the user agent on the browser renders it successful it seems. Good luck to all!

[ MOD ] Enable App Ops in 4.4.2 / KOT49H

For those that want access again to App Ops in 4.4.2 / KOT49H (Google's build), just flash this zip. It's for deodex or stock odex and it will work with ART.

Calkulin said:
For those that want access again to App Ops in 4.4.2 / KOT49H (Google's build), just flash this zip. It's for deodex or stock odex and it will work with ART.
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still doesn't work.

sid.8491 said:
still doesn't work.
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It works for me. I acessed it from this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovidos.android.permissionmanager

If you wan't app ops in 4.4.2 you can also use the xposed module

Persechini said:
If you wan't app ops in 4.4.2 you can also use the xposed module
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How?

Using it on Android 4.4.2 with ART engine. Running just fine!!
Thanks a lot!!
A few more information for others:
Google in 4.4.2 removed entry in Settings app that enabled App Ops applications from Play to actually display App Ops function.
This mod revert back commit that Google did in order to prevent us from using it.
You still need App Ops starting app from Google Play (will not promote any here) that is Android 4.4 compatible!
Don't look for 4.4.2 compatible app on Google Play, as such do not exist. If it would exist, then we wouldn't need this mod. right?

vr5411 said:
Don't look for 4.4.2 compatible app on Google Play, as such do not exist. If it would exist, then we wouldn't need this mod. right?
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Umm, sorry, but this app still works fine for me (not the native one, but with root permissions).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller
Be carefull with that misinformation. (=

Impo5sible said:
Umm, sorry, but this app still works fine for me (not the native one, but with root permissions).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller
Be carefull with that misinformation. (=
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Ha, ha.
OK. There is one.
You have to pay for above (in app purchase), then you can use what ever you want.
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Oz4225 said:
How?
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search for the module AppOpsXposed, I think it was featured in the xda portal recently
vr5411 said:
Using it on Android 4.4.2 with ART engine. Running just fine!!
Thanks a lot!!
A few more information for others:
Google in 4.4.2 removed entry in Settings app that enabled App Ops applications from Play to actually display App Ops function.
This mod revert back commit that Google did in order to prevent us from using it.
You still need App Ops starting app from Google Play (will not promote any here) that is Android 4.4 compatible!
Don't look for 4.4.2 compatible app on Google Play, as such do not exist. If it would exist, then we wouldn't need this mod. right?
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The Xposed module I mentioned actually adds an entry in the settings for app ops, no extra app needed

Persechini said:
search for the module AppOpsXposed, I think it was featured in the xda portal recently
The Xposed module I mentioned actually adds an entry in the settings for app ops, no extra app needed
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That's true. But Xposed is not ART compatible. Yet.
So, thanks go to OP for providing this.

Yes it works for stock rooted N4 deodexed using dalvik. Thanks.
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Calkulin said:
For those that want access again to App Ops in 4.4.2 / KOT49H (Google's build), just flash this zip. It's for deodex or stock odex and it will work with ART.
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Can you please explain any differences between it and zrgiu's zip ?
Also why is your zip so big (over 5mb) ? The other is less than 2mb.

sordna said:
Can you please explain any differences between it and zrgiu's zip ?
Also why is your zip so big (over 5mb) ? The other is less than 2mb.
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The zip in the thread you linked is the apk for his apps ops launcher. The zip here is stock the settings apk that has been modded so you can use an apps ops launcher of your choice.
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Thanks. So for stock ROMs that like to update via OTA, better use App Ops X instead of this modified settings apk, right?

sordna said:
Thanks. So for stock ROMs that like to update via OTA, better use App Ops X instead of this modified settings apk, right?
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Most likely this zip will block OTA. I'm not sure about the app linked, but since it now requires root and would probably have to do some modding to function, it wouldn't surprise me if it also blocks OTA. If uninstalling reverts changes, then you would be ok.
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[App] GS5 Native Hotspot Unlocker

This feels like it should go in development to me, so please feel free to move it mods, but since it is technically an app I am putting it here.
Graphics aren't very pretty but initial testing has been good, only one person having problems on gs5. This should theoretically work on any sprint phone, and I plan on adding support for more devices over time, and more features, but here is the first version.
General Directions:
You must be rooted
Click the first three buttons and reboot, then your native hotspot should work.
After the initial unlock you may need to re-click the unlock button from time to time, some updates overwrite the unlock
Add to notifications button works, and will only add when the panel is not already there.
I have had mixed reports about the tether packet counter being disabled, some people reported the hotspot goes down after 10-30 mins when you disable the packet counter.
I have plans of adding vpn support and enabling the button to start the hotspot from within this app, maybe even including my own hotspot framework like some of the other apps.
Just added a diagnostics and request support for my device in the settings menu, this will setup an email with some info I will need to help troubleshoot, just click send after its prepared.
Let me know what you guys think and if you run into any problems. And please by all means try it on different devices and click the request support option to send me the info, I would like to get this working universally.
This has been tested on NKD and NK4 successfully. NKD v2 ROM is known to have problems, if you can manually get a sqlite binary that works into /system/xbin/ the rest will work but it is advised to upgrade instead.
**NOTE**
Please be kind this is my first app I have released, and I do not consider myself a java developer by any means. If you want to help and contribute let me know...
***Big Thanks to the following people for donating***
@eevanskiteboards
***Update***
Just realized that my app is expecting the "which" binary to be there and functional, which is not always the case. This means that having busybox installed may be a pre-requisite for now
**Update 2***
Added 0.2 version, should hopefully work on Boost mobile.

Worked like a charm, many thanks!
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thanks! No luck on NKD v2 rom; works perfectly for me on v3 for anyone who hasnt updated.

fredknex said:
thanks! No luck on NKD v2 rom; works perfectly for me on v3 for anyone who hasnt updated.
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Honestly didnt even know there was more than one version. If you still have it installed can you run the diagnostic report on it in the settings menu of the app?
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miked63017 said:
Honestly didnt even know there was more than one version. If you still have it installed can you run the diagnostic report on it in the settings menu of the app?
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The change log indicated some sort of sqlite problem with v2 which is where i assume the problems were from. ill send the diagnostics along when I can

fredknex said:
The change log indicated some sort of sqlite problem with v2 which is where i assume the problems were from. ill send the diagnostics along when I can
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It doesn't work with v2 because that version didn't have an android 5 compatible sql. I didn't find out until after it was released but it was corrected in the v3 version of the Android L leak I posted.

tdunham said:
It doesn't work with v2 because that version didn't have an android 5 compatible sql. I didn't find out until after it was released but it was corrected in the v3 version of the Android L leak I posted.
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Interesting, good to know. The app downloads sqlite, but it switches on 5.0 and everything else. So i guess if it didnt like pie binaries that would explain it.
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miked63017 said:
Interesting, good to know. The app downloads sqlite, but it switches on 5.0 and everything else. So i guess if it didnt like pie binaries that would explain it.
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Yeah, it wasn't any fun trying to find a pie compatible sql but good to know its working. I know its always a WIP but I tried the app briefly, good job. Now if only we can get an OTA and a way to deodex Android 5 dependably, we'll be all set.

Deodex and decompile is close, I got pretty far but definitly still some work needed. I plan to build something into the app that will give you the option of dropping a modified services.jar into place so that you wont have to re-unlock when APNs are updated. Also a few more things as time allows.
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Going to try this out on NE5 today. Never got around to flashing the other zip so going to try this.

miked63017 said:
Deodex and decompile is close, I got pretty far but definitly still some work needed. I plan to build something into the app that will give you the option of dropping a modified services.jar into place so that you wont have to re-unlock when APNs are updated. Also a few more things as time allows.
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Works great on sprint android 5.0 leak rom

Just an update, it seems the people who are having problems have all been related to a bad copy of sqlite so far. If you are having any issues please try to remove sqlite and use a different app to install it, or grab the binary directly, until I can get it worked out. To remove run as root via adb or a terminal emulator:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
rm /system/xbin/sqlite3
mount -o remount,ro /system
Then get sqlite installed via the sqlite installer app in the playstore or manually download and install the proper binary. I will try to get things fixed up ASAP but with the holidays upon us it may take a few days.
Problematic roms seem to include NKD v2, 4.4.2 for gs5 sport, and a few other 4.x roms on the gs5.
There is still a lot of work to be done on this and I appreciate the effort from those who have tested, and those who provided feedback.
Thanks and happy holidays
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No go on NE5. Maybe im doing something wrong or missing something. Ill give it another go later tonight.

Hippie459MN said:
No go on NE5. Maybe im doing something wrong or missing something. Ill give it another go later tonight.
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Assuming root is working, try another method of installing sqlite. There is an app called sqlite installer in the playstore that should do the trick.
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miked63017 said:
Assuming root is working, try another method of installing sqlite. There is an app called sqlite installer in the playstore that should do the trick.
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NE5 not working for me either. says already enabled, or installed in the dialog, but native tether still rejects. SQLite installed as directed, but nothing on the native tether seems to get me through.
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robatron said:
NE5 not working for me either. says already enabled, or installed in the dialog, but native tether still rejects. SQLite installed as directed, but nothing on the native tether seems to get me through.
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But I should also Say, rooted using TowelRoot, Super SU, no custom recovery.

robatron said:
NE5 not working for me either. says already enabled, or installed in the dialog, but native tether still rejects. SQLite installed as directed, but nothing on the native tether seems to get me through.
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But I should also Say, rooted using TowelRoot, Super SU, no custom recovery.
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How to manually install SQLite
Lets try this. I am attaching two different versions (just to have) of SQLite. One is for 4.4.2 and the other is for 5.0 (Android L).
Unzip the one for 4.4.2 and using a Root Explorer like the one built into Rom Toolbox, copy it to system/xbin overwriting the one that is there if prompted.
Then long press on the file system/xbin/sqlite, select permissions and change it to 0755.
Note:
Flashable versions of SQLite added if you anyone needs them but must have custom recovery installed.

I wonder if NE5 uses the pie binary like 5.0? FWIW the app downlosds a pie binary for anything with a sys version of 5.0 or higher, and non pie for anything under 5.0. Whatever the case I have a user reporting a similar problem on the gs5 sport running 4.4.2, so maybe I just have a bad copy of the non pie binary but its hard to make that call since sqlite installer also installs something that seems not to work.
For the people having issues, can you also run sqlite from a terminal emulator or adb by issuing the following command:
su
/system/xbin/sqlite3
If the binary is bad it should return a message similar to segmentatuon fault.
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miked63017 said:
I wonder if NE5 uses the pie binary like 5.0? FWIW the app downlosds a pie binary for anything with a sys version of 5.0 or higher, and non pie for anything under 5.0. Whatever the case I have a user reporting a similar problem on the gs5 sport running 4.4.2, so maybe I just have a bad copy of the non pie binary but its hard to make that call since sqlite installer also installs something that seems not to work.
For the people having issues, can you also run sqlite from a terminal emulator or adb by issuing the following command:
su
/system/xbin/sqlite3
If the binary is bad it should return a message similar to segmentatuon fault.
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I updated my post to include flashable zips. I 'think' the 5.0 pie version runs fine on 4.4.2 too but posted both anyway. Maybe add a link to the OP if you need to later on for manual and flashable versions with howto for manual installation.
Anyway, have a nice Xmas Mike.
TD
Update:
BTW, I did flash something that relies on sql with the pie binary on NE5 and it did seem to take.

tdunham said:
I updated my post to include flashable zips. I 'think' the 5.0 pie version runs fine on 4.4.2 too but posted both anyway. Maybe add a link to the OP if you need to later on for manual and flashable versions with howto for manual installation.
Anyway, have a nice Xmas Mike.
TD
Update:
BTW, I did flash something that relies on sql with the pie binary on NE5 and it did seem to take.
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Cool thx for the help. Maybe I will add some logic to the app to try each until it finds one that works.
Merry xmas to you too @tdunham
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Update:
Just realized that my app is expecting the "which" binary to be there and functional, which is not always the case. This means that having busybox installed may be a pre-requisite for now

[DEGOOGLING] Change location service provider (Get location working on degoogled)

Hi there,
I've degoogled my phone a few days ago and since Google provides the location services on Phones, I need to find a way to find a replacement to get GPS working again.
This is very important to me as I need GPS for navigation and some apps won't run without real time location.
Help would be appreciated.

MicroG fixed it.
Questions below \/
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Hello! Can you tell me how did you do it? I installed MicroG but the error from Maps is still there.

Razvan_andrei82 said:
Hello! Can you tell me how did you do it? I installed MicroG but the error from Maps is still there.
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How did you install it? Did you flash it or just installed the core apk?
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I installed MicroG Vanced.apk.

Razvan_andrei82 said:
I installed MicroG Vanced.apk.
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No! Vanced MicroG is MicroG for YT Vanced. It doesn't even contain the GmsCore package.
I will send you the link to a flashable zip in a minute. If you don't have a custom recovery I'll also send you a direct apk but I'm not sure if this will work.
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Thank you! My phone is not rooted.

Razvan_andrei82 said:
Thank you! My phone is not rooted.
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Ok you will find both attached below in a ZIP file \/
PLEASE INSTALL BOTH APKs IF YOU ARE USING THE APK METHOD!
If this does not work I will recommend you rooting your phone. Just note: You may have problems with warranty n' stuff (Tbh. I never had any problems even with a rooted phone but I recommend you to think twice) and you need Magisk Canary instead of stable because off this new dynamic system partiton sh*t. There is a tutorial how to flash twrp and it isn't that hard.
Cheers

JanBoyGamer23 said:
Ok you will find both attached below in a ZIP file \/
PLEASE INSTALL BOTH APKs IF YOU ARE USING THE APK METHOD!
If this does not work I will recommend you rooting your phone. Just note: You may have problems with warranty n' stuff (Tbh. I never had any problems even with a rooted phone but I recommend you to think twice) and you need Magisk Canary instead of stable because off this new dynamic system partiton sh*t. There is a tutorial how to flash twrp and it isn't that hard.
Cheers
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And side note to the ZIP:
Please extract on PC. SAMSUNG My Files app won't read
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JanBoyGamer23 said:
And side note to the ZIP:
Please extract on PC. SAMSUNG My Files app won't read
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Only 7-Zip and WinRAR will do even windows explorer won't
Ok enough replies to my own post
Bye
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It's not working. Thank you for the help!

Razvan_andrei82 said:
It's not working. Thank you for the help!
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Hmm... I think google Maps won't work without the official Google Play Services. Try a different app like OsmAnd+ (free on F-Droid) and see if it can read your location. If not, something is wrong with the APKs (It didn't work for me either to be honest so I'm using a flashable ZIP file and it works fine).
But please try OsmAnd+ and also check if other non-navigation apps like WhatsApp or Weather can read it.
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