Why use Gapps zip? - HTC One X

Why use a gapps.zip when one could just download the Google apps from the play store, which are also more up to date? Am I missing something?

Guids said:
Why use a gapps.zip when one could just download the Google apps from the play store, which are also more up to date? Am I missing something?
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Well Gapps contains the Play Store, so you would kind of need it to download the rest of the the gapps
It also has other stuff like the Google account setup that you don't normally get
Btw it's not included in AOSP rom's because it's not open source
Hope that gave some clarification and press thanks if I helped!

Headless_monkeyhunta96 said:
Well Gapps contains the Play Store, so you would kind of need it to download the rest of the the gapps
It also has other stuff like the Google account setup that you don't normally get
Btw it's not included in AOSP rom's because it's not open source
Hope that gave some clarification and press thanks if I helped!
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Ah yes, thank you. That does clarify things. Especially the Play store is quite critical :cyclops:

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Tips to make google play works on galaxy w CM9 rom

Tips to make google play works on CM9 Galaxy W
Hy all nice to meet u..
First of all i want to say thank you very much for all genius ppl. Who give their best for the community here and for me specialy.
1. Thank you very much to arco68. For all his hardwork on making CM9 Rom. So we can very much enjoy it. Again thank you very much youvr the best.
2. Thank you to THE-E, for all great tutorial he work on to. That make things easier to understand.
3. Thank you to deecoolist, for make flash player works on CM9. Thats cool bro.
4. Thank you to everyone on this xda forum. For all great things you've made.
Now goes the topic.
I know others had experienced this too. That why i try to share this knowledge.
1. I used Galaxy W, stock rom.
2. Then i try use CM9. Cz gamecih.. lol.
3. After i install CM9 rom. Google play stop workin' anymore. Can open n browse app. But cant downloaded or updated app.
4. Try to find the answered but none i found solved this matter.
5. As i think is a dead end. Wholla the google play works again.
6. After thinking a lot here a got thing that maybe somehow make it works.
7. On setting system/notification drawer/widget button/ flash; normal OR high. Try change it
8. Go to CWM6 recovery : clear cache; clear dalvik cache; reboot recovery; reboot system
9. Install flash player try follow the guide writen by deecoolist http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857912
10. For me those thing somehow make google play works again. Just try all of it. N maybe it'll work for u too
11. If this help. Pls give me a thanks button. TQ.
Okay this is all. Sorry if i cant explain in more detailed. But i try my best to described it.
Again thank you very much guys...
I experience this when i place it in my custom rom,Play store app crash.What would be the problem here?
try to answer
Eddicts said:
I experience this when i place it in my custom rom
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1.What exactly u experienced?
a). Your google play not workin after u install CM9 Rom?
b). u already had issue with google play?
c). u got issue after following my tips?
d). None above, but something that i ... (describe please)
e). What exactly u put on ur custom rom? N how u doin it?
Eddicts said:
play store app crash.What would be the problem here?
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2. Please answer on question above first
a). posibility to ur issue could happen are:
a.1). You maybe did something that u should not when u install the rom, Or doin' something wrong in the proces.
a.2). U install not with the recomended recovery
a.3). Gapps.zip forget to installed
a.4). If none above meet, What Rom did u use?
a.5). I'm not expertise but i only write what i already doin'. In my case i do step by step and follow every detailed instruction been made and the result. Nothing goes wrong to my phone. And i very much enjoy it.
a.6). I have read bout ur issue. And there's alternative google play which is u can try. Or try flashing ur rom again tho. But do it on extreme carefull cz there's no guarante that d' answer but never the less. Every detailed information u provide it'll be very helpfull for me or other who more expert on this field regarding ur issue n can got a better understand on examine ur problem here.
a.7). Keep reading bro. And please guys who much better than me give me ur hand here.. and pls correct me if i'm wrong.
b). Thank you and i'm sorry for my bad english And my tiny knowledge.
I have this problem now since the other day. I can seem to install not all the apps I want to install from Play Store. For example, I can install Titanium Backup but not Solid Explorer Beta. I can perfectly browse the internet through my phone though. Why is this?
Had tried clearing cache and data of Google Play Store and Google Services but still no avail. Tried inputting account details from the Play Store directly but still the same problem. I finally I had done a clean install of CM9b1 with no any extra tweaks nor mods added but sadly problem is still there.
LOL mate,chill..Too many questions there that i can't really answer it lol.Ok,I am creating my first custom rom here.And i just copy and paste in the system/app directory then i repacked the cm9 based rom and flashed to my phone to test it and the play store crash.What could be wrong here?
Just install googleplay.apk from outsource ,works. :beer:
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bbmadzky said:
I have this problem now since the other day. I can seem to install not all the apps I want to install from Play Store. For example, I can install Titanium Backup but not Solid Explorer Beta. I can perfectly browse the internet through my phone though. Why is this?
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It cause by the google play have a strict policy on collecting info about every detail information regarding phone we use to make sure every app we download will 90% compatible with our phone. Every single phone already been registered on google play database
such as:
1. Phone model
2. Procesor
3. Ram
4. Kernel
5. Stock rom
So when we change rom, google play doesnt recognise our device anymore because on google play database our phone doesnt exist.
As example:
Goggle play data:
1. Samsung galaxy w:
a). Stock rom; gingger beard 2.3.6
We change the rom as follow:
2. Samsung galaxy w:
a). Stock Rom: Cm9 mod
As mention above google play not knowledge our phone anymore that's why it'll reject our request to download or update app. Bcause on google play database samsung galaxy w rom should be gingger beard not a cm9 mod
bbmadzky said:
had tried clearing cache and data of Google Play Store and Google Services but still no avail. Tried inputting account details from the Play Store directly but still the same problem. I finally I had done a clean install of CM9b1 with no any extra tweaks nor mods added but sadly problem is still there.
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Like i said above to make google play work again we somehow have to make our Cm9 rom to be recognise by google play.
And all the tips i say above maybe somehow make google play think my cm9 rom are gingger beard 2.3.6 with lil modification that google play still tolerate it.
Have u try my tips above?
Or u can try install google play from out sources. But whatever the cases its a very complicated system.
See the global picture "U must make ur phone as similiar as the Base phone model, so google play can recognise it"
though one to accomplished
Eddicts said:
LOL mate,chill..Too many questions there that i can't really answer it lol.Ok,I am creating my first custom rom here.And i just copy and paste in the system/app directory then i repacked the cm9 based rom and flashed to my phone to test it and the play store crash.What could be wrong here?
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1. Very nice job mate. To repackaged n built ur own.
2. Its very hard task to do mate:
a). U must have a complete knowledge on how cm9 been built (which is i'm sure, its very complicated things)
a.1). To actualy gain it. You must comunicate with the builder in this case arco68.
a.2). After u got the knowledge then u must re-code the program (google play) behaviour in order to make it able to run on cm9.
3. Without those above. I dont think it can be done. Because google is a system on rom base. It cant stand alone like others app. U can't just put it on system n hopes it'll works. U must make it united with the system first.
Hope this could answered your question
thanks
dollyaja said:
Just install googleplay.apk from outsource ,works. :beer:
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Thank you very much for the info bro. But it'll be better if u can give a link to download it or info on how to install it. So we can actualy try it.
Once again thank you very much
dhewaghost said:
Thank you very much for the info bro. But it'll be better if u can give a link to download it or info on how to install it. So we can actualy try it.
Once again thank you very much
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Is it ok to post link from outsource here? Well http://dl.apktops.com/app/201208/Google_Play_3.8.17.apk
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dollyaja said:
Is it ok to post link from outsource here?
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Yup, i think is fine as long we do it, on apopriate manner such as:
dollyaja said:
Well here is the link
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There i guess it'll be fine. Smile & thanks bro
dhewaghost said:
Yup, i think is fine as long we do it, on apopriate manner such as:
There i guess it'll be fine. Smile & thanks bro
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i Install this APK of goolge play, but everytime when i try o use the app, he's crash
someone know what i can do ?
No need to Worry
wizardkronuz said:
i Install this APK of goolge play, but everytime when i try o use the app, he's crash
someone know what i can do ?
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Its easy mate, see bellow:
A) What ROM do u use?
a.1). If Stock Rom. Just do factory data reset. But make sure u do back up data first. Since all data will lost.
a.2). If CM9 Rom, do have any back up data before u install d google app? If any just restore it via CWM recovery
a.3). If CM9 rom not have nandroid back up. Im very sorry u need to re-flash CM9. Wipe cache/Wipe dalvik cache/Wipe batere/Fix permision/install CM9/Instalk Gapps.zip. there i bet ur google play will run smooth as ever. And if u still can't downloaded app via gplay. I suggest u can follow my tips above, if still not do. Try emptying ur apn proxy n port. Or deleted ur gplay account then re-add it.

[ASK] Cant install play store on CM 10

excuse me, i downloaded cm 10 ROM's, and first i want to install play store, ofc i directly downloaded google play store apk, after i install that apk, google play store wont open, i already reboot, reinstall, and try to download from another source but play store still wont open, any1 can help me please?
sorry for bad english,
thanks :fingers-crossed:
xScandaL said:
excuse me, i downloaded cm 10 ROM's, and first i want to install play store, ofc i directly downloaded google play store apk, after i install that apk, google play store wont open, i already reboot, reinstall, and try to download from another source but play store still wont open, any1 can help me please?
sorry for bad english,
thanks :fingers-crossed:
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You need to flash gapps
The gapps link is on the cm10 post
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xScandaL said:
excuse me, i downloaded cm 10 ROM's, and first i want to install play store, ofc i directly downloaded google play store apk, after i install that apk, google play store wont open, i already reboot, reinstall, and try to download from another source but play store still wont open, any1 can help me please?
sorry for bad english,
thanks :fingers-crossed:
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do one work
go back to the thread of cm 10
and find something called as gapps
this file is necessary to be flashd to get ur playstore back...... it will be in the thread
Soul reaper said:
do one work
go back to the thread of cm 10
and find something called as gapps
this file is necessary to be flashd to get ur playstore back...... it will be in the thread
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ok thanks to u 2, :good:
just install it such as another usual apps?
xScandaL said:
ok thanks to u 2, :good:
just install it such as another usual apps?
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flash via recovery
klacenas said:
flash via recovery
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ok thanks pal

[Q] Gapps 4.2.2 on 4.1.2

Hi there!
I was curious if there is a way to install a fully functional 4.2.2 gapps pack on 4.1.2. Also, from my knowledge the browser for example is included in the Rom itself, so is there any way to put the browser apk from 4.2 in 4.1.2?
And my last question is if there is a way to make my own gapps, thus choosing only the things I need (no face unlock, maps and others useless things).
Thanks !
.... Wrong section.
Why do you want 4.2.2 gapps, when even if you flash 4.1.2 version, it will get updated through Play Store.
To make your own gapps package, just grab a existing one, unzip it with full paths, do whatever, zip it back.
a manta wrote this.
Sorry for posting in the wrong section.
Yes they get updated after, but for example camera doesn't get updated.
Thanks
alxbmf said:
Sorry for posting in the wrong section.
Yes they get updated after, but for example camera doesn't get updated.
Thanks
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Cm has their own camera.
a manta wrote this.
This might help
Here ya go champ! As for making you own gapps, Google "AROMA installer" thats the easiest way I can think of to personalise your package if you don't know how to make a gapps package yourself.
kaoskilo said:
Here ya go champ! As for making you own gapps, Google "AROMA installer" thats the easiest way I can think of to personalise your package if you don't know how to make a gapps package yourself.
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Thanks for the hint! I managed to customize a gapps pack simply by deleting the apks I dont need. I tired it with the rom itself and it worked just fine :laugh:

[GAPPS][4.3] Google Apps for AOSP-based ROMs [16 Nov]

This is a lightweight, non-bloat Google Apps package that only contain the essentials.
What's inside?
Google framework - required for Google services to function properly
Gmail
Face Lock/Unlock
Stock camera with Photo Sphere
Google Now
Play Store
Stock (Google) Keyboard with Gesture Typing
That's it, you can grab everything else through Play Store if desired.
Download
gapps-jb43-20131116-dmd151.zip (93 MB)
Mirrors: MediaFire
NOTE: Non-odexed Android 4.3 ROMs only.
Changelog
16 November
Updated the following:
- Play Store 4.4.21.
- Gmail 4.6.
- GmsCore 4.0.33.
- Google Search 3.1.8.914827 (Google Now).
- Google Text-to-speech 2.4.3.864779.
10 August
- Updated Google Play services (GmsCore) version 3.2.25.
- Updated Play Store version 4.3.10.
29 July
- Fixed GoogleTTS.
- Possible fix for Google+ location. Tell me if it's still not working.
- Updated Google Play services (GmsCore).
- Updated Gmail.
- Updated Google Now.
- Reset permissions on /system/lib.
26 July
- Initial release.
Installation
Flash this zip package after flashing your favorite ROM and before anything else.
Disclaimer
I'm not responsible for anything that happens to you or your phone. You're 100% on your own risk.
doomed151 said:
This is a lightweight, non-bloat Google Apps package that only contain the essentials.
What's inside?
Google framework - required for Google services to function properly
Gmail
Face Lock/Unlock
Stock camera with Photo Sphere
Google Now
Play Store
That's it, you can grab everything else through Play Store if desired.
Download
gapps-jb43-20130726-dmd151.zip (82.2 MB)
NOTE: Only for deodexed Android 4.3 ROMs.
Release notes
26 July
- Initial release.
Disclaimer
I'm not responsible for anything that happens to you or your phone. You're 100% on your own risk.
Feedback is welcomed. Have fun!
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can i have Stock camera with Photo Sphere flashable zip only? is it possible to use it in 4.2.2?
Downloading.. I'll test and return later to give a feedback!
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whyalwaysme said:
can i have Stock camera with Photo Sphere flashable zip only? is it possible to use it in 4.2.2?
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Look here for 4.2. If you want the stock camera, just extract GalleryGoogle.apk into /system/app and delete Gallery2.apk.
nudou350 said:
Downloading.. I'll test and return later to give a feedback!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Looking forward to it
included libs. i found the new 4.3 camera inside the xda forum with a fixed zip and there are more libs included. do you think it is not important anymore?
how do you build the gapps? your Phonesky.apk is not latest and GmsCore.apk can be add newer without pre
I've pulled them from factory image for now, will update the package when there are enough newer apks available.
@doomed151 GoogleTTs is not play any voice here..only on pico .. on android 4.3 Aosp for nexus s
leap_ahead said:
@doomed151 GoogleTTs is not play any voice here..only on pico .. on android 4.3 Aosp for nexus s
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Would you mind telling me how to reproduce it?
doomed151 said:
Would you mind telling me how to reproduce it?
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I don't know sorry
leap_ahead said:
I don't know sorry
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I mean with which app did you test it and how?
doomed151 said:
I mean with which app did you test it and how?
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on settings : google text to speech
i dont need google now. how do i remove it from your gapps?
adichandra said:
i dont need google now. how do i remove it from your gapps?
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I don't know why you'd get rid of Google Now... just don't use it. Not like it's taking some valuable space you may need in the future.
@doomed151... does auto-restore work with your gapps package?
Can someone mirror? Dev host is having problems.
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d11dog11 said:
Can someone mirror? Dev host is having problems.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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+1
d11dog11 said:
Can someone mirror? Dev host is having problems.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Dave778 said:
+1
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https://copy.com/wuymL
swyped from my maguro
thanks for the new Google Apps pack. But this pack doesn't show map in Google Plus location. The pack dated 0615 fixed it for Android 4.2.2.
nqk said:
thanks for the new Google Apps pack. But this pack doesn't show map in Google Plus location. The pack dated 0615 fixed it for Android 4.2.2.
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Exactly what I'm needing.
EvilDobe said:
I don't know why you'd get rid of Google Now... just don't use it. Not like it's taking some valuable space you may need in the future.
@doomed151... does auto-restore work with your gapps package?
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It didn't work before, so I don't know whether it works or not. Someone else needs to test it since I rarely use stock ROMs which I means I don't even know how it's supposed to work.
nqk said:
thanks for the new Google Apps pack. But this pack doesn't show map in Google Plus location. The pack dated 0615 fixed it for Android 4.2.2.
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You mean the official gapps from goo.im? I'll look into this issue.
EDIT: Fixed Google TTS, now testing fix for Google+ location.
gapps with google+ fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44030816&postcount=135

Zero's Working MicroG Tutorial [CM11][GT-S7560M][GT-S7560][KYLESSOPEN ROM]

Unfortunately I cannot maintain this thread. I've also went back to the dark side of the force. I can't resist Google assistant's sexy voice plus look Ma no hands!!!
So I am referring everyone to The Unofficial installer for micro g at the following link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/microg-unofficial-installer-t3432360
Ale did it better than me anyways. I hope your roots are long and your ROMS are hot!
With Warm Regards,
ZeRoBlOoD
Know Issues
- Google Play Games do nothing or crash
Known to work
- Google Calendar Sync
- Google Contacts Sync
- Google Play Store
- Gmail
- YouTube
- Signal Private Messenger
- WiFi Sherlock
- QR Droid / QR Droid Private
- Snapchat
- Pokémon GO
- Google Maps
- Hangouts
Ritik99 said:
Ok thanks, the link i gave had old play store
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Hope it helps! I ve read other Tuts and no one mentions file permissions and the check-in service. Thankfully @pavlepiramida put together a flashable zip for me!
@Zeroblood i m facing problem in signing into xda developers app i use Google to sign in and i click on g+ logo nothing happens so i restored my ROM with gapps :crying:
apratul Vasu said:
@Zeroblood i m facing problem in signing into xda developers app i use Google to sign in and i click on g+ logo nothing happens so i restored my ROM with gapps :crying:
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Many google apps don't work with microg, it might be the reason, u can create a id and password on xda directly.
Ritik99 said:
Many google apps don't work with microg, it might be the reason, u can create a id and password on xda directly.
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Xda one app that you will have a problem with. Easy fix is to go to xda through the browser and change your password. Then go back to xda app. Login with your username and pass. Don't try to click th G icon it won't work now that you are using microg.
What other apps are you using that are giving you a problem?
Its better to add what apps are working which apps are not working in OP, so that people don't report them again.
It would be good if you add that backup and sync zip to OP, as few people like me backup contacts on google.
Ritik99 said:
Its better to add what apps are working which apps are not working in OP, so that people don't report them again.
It would be good if you add that backup and sync zip to OP, as few people like me backup contacts on google.
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I haven't listed any because I haven't had any issues with any gapps I use.
Export your contacts to your sim or export your contact file to your cloud storage. You can also download Google contacts from Play Store and APP OP it.
The point of all of this is to reduce wakelock, slim down your ROM and tell Google to mind their business. I didn't add contact sync because it is one of the services that frequently run even when sync is turned off. Ween off Google. Easy is not always right.
Zeroblood said:
I haven't listed any because I haven't had any issues with any gapps I use.
Export your contacts to your sim or export your contact file to your cloud storage. You can also download Google contacts from Play Store and APP OP it.
The point of all of this is to reduce wakelock, slim down your ROM and tell Google to mind their business. I didn't add contact sync because it is one of the services that frequently run even when sync is turned off. Ween off Google. Easy is not always right.
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Ok bro, by the way your zip's gsm is a little outdated, current version is 0.2.4-81 and u provide 0.2.4-79 . I don't think it matters much.
Ritik99 said:
Ok bro, by the way your zip's gsm is a little outdated, current version is 0.2.4-81 and u provide 0.2.4-79 . I don't think it matters much.
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Ya I notice Google drive wasn't working.i will be updating the flash shortly.
Flash file has been updated.
There is an update on location services. Please view update on OP .
Zeroblood said:
There is an update on location services. Please view update on OP .
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bro include udnlp in flashable zip to make a complete package
i tried it on cm11 it works
rony raj said:
bro include udnlp in flashable zip to make a complete package
i tried it on cm11 it works
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Do you mean the back end plugins? Unifiednlp is part of the gsm core for what i read on MicroG. Which plugins did you find worked the best? I've been busy with work to test out which one works the best. Good idea though. Ill put the backends in the zip hopefully tonight.
whats app latest version stop working without google play services need to do something
rony raj said:
whats app latest version stop working without google play services need to do something
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Its working fine for me
just telling about future version
no longer support without play services
see this
i am just stuck on looking for backups
I can confirm that whatsapp is working.
Who knows what youve done.
Zero issues with Microg.
Start learning and reading before you report non existing and self-made issues.
rony raj said:
see this
i am just stuck on looking for backups
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Play store showing, I on latest version, which version are you talking.
You got struck because google drive doesn't work on microg, you will have to find another way to restore your data.

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