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[Q] Google apps force closing?

Anyone else having this problem since the last Google+ update? I even flashed back to a previous backup that I made before the latest Google+ update. Still have the same problem. Google+ works fine but gmail or gtalk force close. Just wondering if I'm the only one having the problem.

I meant google voice....not google+
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Try wiping the data from the app.

Google voice updated and FCs on many devices. Since it is a system app it probably was not replaced when you restored if you did an advance restore or did not choose sytem apps. Delete and try to restore it. I restored my previous version from Titanium Backup.
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Uninstall the app completely, then reinstall from the Market. Still, the GVoice app is still buggy as hell, it keeps freezing on playback and FC's 40% of the time if you select to choose every time whether to make a call using GV or not. I've always had nothing but problems with GVoice app in its every iteration, since my BB Tour days...
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kennyglass123 said:
Google voice updated and FCs on many devices. Since it is a system app it probably was not replaced when you restored if you did an advance restore or did not choose sytem apps. Delete and try to restore it. I restored my previous version from Titanium Backup.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but is GVoice really a system app? After ODINg to stock, had to load it from the Market every time.

Bad thing is...gmail is the app I want to use but can't.
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brewdude said:
Bad thing is...gmail is the app I want to use but can't.
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Clear data in all the apps FCing and also in Google Services Framework.
And I thought Gvoice installed itself in the system directory. That is what I meant by system app.
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Clearing data on framework and gmail did the trick!
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brewdude said:
Clearing data on framework and gmail did the trick!
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Glad I can help. Almost any Google app that FCs also corrupts the data in Google Framework. Option to clear data there is no longer available in the GB leaks

Yeah..I used mybackup pro. No option using the GB leak.

DPI and play store

Can someone post the steps to get Google play store to find certain apps when it doesn't recognize my device because I have the DPI set low? I remember when I was on aokp it had the steps built into the ROM but I don't remember how. Play store either doesn't show what I was searching for or it says device not compatible. Also what is the lowest you can set it before the play store can't recognize it? Thanks!
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Change dpi, reboot, clear market cache, enter market, accept.
As far as dpi for market, depends on what you consider working. As you move away from stock, you start having different things happening like movies+tv disappearing or apps being not supported. You have to mess around since no one has yet posted a list of trial and errors. To get around the apps issue, download the modified market app. It will remove the app restriction, but be careful you don't try to install something you shouldn't.

Download LCD modder pro. It gives you the option to download modded market. Works great for me
I use rom toolbox pro to change dpi, reboot, download 2 files from lcd modder pro, install and reboot. You might see a bunch of things fc while its prepping to reboot but its fine
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Look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28296059
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elesbb said:
Look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28296059
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Thanks! Still having issues and will try this later. Appreciate the help fellas :beer:
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suaverc118 said:
Thanks! Still having issues and will try this later. Appreciate the help fellas :beer:
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Not a problem! Not being rude, but searching helps save headaches
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elesbb said:
Not a problem! Not being rude, but searching helps save headaches
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I know. Its just I'm not on the computer very often since we have one and its my wife's. I have to get mine fixed. And I don't have a desk job to get access to a computer during work . I do appreciate your help.
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suaverc118 said:
I know. Its just I'm not on the computer very often since we have one and its my wife's. I have to get mine fixed. And I don't have a desk job to get access to a computer during work . I do appreciate your help.
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Haha! I know the feeling!!! Just a quick note!
When you replace the files. Delete the app cache for the market and Google services framework via settings then flash the modded market. I'm gonna look into Google services framework as well and see what role that gas in market compatibility. Also after replacing files, reboot to recovery and clear bother cache partition and dalvik cache. That should help.
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elesbb said:
Haha! I know the feeling!!! Just a quick note!
When you replace the files. Delete the app cache for the market and Google services framework via settings then flash the modded market. I'm gonna look into Google services framework as well and see what role that gas in market compatibility. Also after replacing files, reboot to recovery and clear bother cache partition and dalvik cache. That should help.
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So after I changed DPI and rebooted, my phone wouldn't come on. I did dark side cache several times and phone wouldn't come on. Thank God I had an old nandroid. Not the current jb one. So I did follow the steps exactly like you said.
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I should have mentioned I was on a jb ROM lol
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suaverc118 said:
So after I changed DPI and rebooted, my phone wouldn't come on. I did dark side cache several times and phone wouldn't come on. Thank God I had an old nandroid. Not the current jb one. So I did follow the steps exactly like you said.
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Did you change the DPI before adding the files? or did you change the files then change DPI and then reboot? It being JB shouldnt really matter as the android market is pretty universal as GB market works on ICS and etc. However they may have changed it.
Can you provide an exact step by step as to what you did?

.gapps constantly crashing

So when I am just doing whatever, my phone locks up and a message saying (somgthing).gapps has either stopped working or has crashed. It happens typically once a day. I can be on Facebook, or the Google play store and when I tap a button, that happens. Any idea? I am stock ROM, but rooted. I'm assuming you guys will need more info, I'm just not sure what to say that could help.
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More info is definitely needed.
1.) What ROM and Kernel are you using?
2.) Have you done any modifications to the said ROM or kernel?
3.) What gapps package are you using?

Try clearing data for Google framework

joshbgosh10592 said:
So when I am just doing whatever, my phone locks up and a message saying (somgthing).gapps has either stopped working or has crashed. It happens typically once a day. I can be on Facebook, or the Google play store and when I tap a button, that happens. Any idea? I am stock ROM, but rooted. I'm assuming you guys will need more info, I'm just not sure what to say that could help.
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i had that error for 3 weeks it drove me nuts , way i fixed it was to set defaults on the browser in applications manager and everyting fine for a week now

joshbgosh10592 said:
So when I am just doing whatever, my phone locks up and a message saying (somgthing).gapps has either stopped working or has crashed. It happens typically once a day. I can be on Facebook, or the Google play store and when I tap a button, that happens. Any idea? I am stock ROM, but rooted. I'm assuming you guys will need more info, I'm just not sure what to say that could help.
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If you have CWM installed try fixing permissions.

Go into settings
Accounts and sync
Find your Google account
Turn off Internet sync
Give it a try it worked for me!
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Syroko said:
Go into settings
Accounts and sync
Find your Google account
Turn off Internet sync
Give it a try it worked for me!
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This. Try Google first, there are many threads on this already. Internet sync worked for me so try that before you start clearing all sorts of data like me lol
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I'll give that a shot and see if it crashes anymore. What does that disable? Chrome syncing I'm assuming? I guess just the tabs?
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Thank you! Any idea what that even does? Since I disabled Internet sync I haven't had the .gapps crash once!
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Package invalid

Okay so first things first:stock rom stock everything
What I've tried before asking for help
1. Tried re-downloading said apps (multiple apps)
2.uninstall-reinstall
3.clear playstore information
4.opera normal is the only one of a couple that are giving this error that I care about. Tried using other versions of opera that have never been installed before on this device or downloaded from my playstore account, they work perfectly fine. Its just the one version that just happens to be (what's in my opinion) the best.
Havent tried a factory reset, this happened after I synced/updated with kies and added a whole bunch of music on my standard 16gb sd card....had to move it from my phone storage because it caused problems
My question is obviously how do I fix this?
As a part 2 to that question how do I figure out where my phone is default installing apps? It should be the phone storage not the sd card right?
EDIT/UPDATE: FIREFOX GIVES SAME ERRORS
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vasilli said:
Okay so first things first:stock rom stock everything
What I've tried before asking for help
1. Tried re-downloading said apps (multiple apps)
2.uninstall-reinstall
3.clear playstore information
4.opera normal is the only one of a couple that are giving this error that I care about. Tried using other versions of opera that have never been installed before on this device or downloaded from my playstore account, they work perfectly fine. Its just the one version that just happens to be (what's in my opinion) the best.
Havent tried a factory reset, this happened after I synced/updated with kies and added a whole bunch of music on my standard 16gb sd card....had to move it from my phone storage because it caused problems
My question is obviously how do I fix this?
As a part 2 to that question how do I figure out where my phone is default installing apps? It should be the phone storage not the sd card right?
EDIT/UPDATE: FIREFOX GIVES SAME ERRORS
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Had the same problem until I downloaded hideman app from the marketplace, since then my problems went away
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I wish I could thankyou more than once!!!!
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vasilli said:
I wish I could thankyou more than once!!!!
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My guess it worked?
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Yes sir it did
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vasilli said:
Yes sir it did
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Cool I'm glad it worked
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Or you could roll back to a previous version of the PlayStore by uninstalling the current one.
That worked in a number of cases.

I had the same problem and I had to do the following:
1. Cleared the cache and data from: Google play store, Google Play services, and Google Services Framework
2. If under the Google play store there is a button to uninstall updates do that as well.
3. Reboot into recovery and clear cache and the davik cache
I then rebooted and I was fine. Have not seen the problem since

[Q] Can't get rid of "package file is invalid" error in PlayStore

So I flashed a bunch of roms over 2-3 days trying to find something different that I'd like. Now no matter what I try, I can't get this to go away.
I've searched and experimented for the past 2 days and I can't get anywhere.
-clear app cache
-clear app data
-remove updates
-format sd card
-factory reset phone
-turn off location services
-turn off wifi
-try new apn
-install stock rom
-install various other roms
-delete cache, permissions, etc
-different gmail accounts
-sign out, reboot, sign in
I've literally tried everything out there that I can find by searching. The last thing I haven't done that I will have to try if I can't do anything else is to "un-root" my phone back to stock.
The weird thing is if I Check the play store, it says apps are installed. But they aren't.
Any one out there have any ideas?

Going back to stock won't fix it either. It a problem on googles end.
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Not seeing these issues people are having or reporting!
You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
And one other thing I should note, I'm using a blacked out pay store. From team Blackout!! The newest release...
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Bajanman said:
Not seeing these issues people are having or reporting!
You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
And one other thing I should note, I'm using a blacked out pay store. From team Blackout!! The newest release...
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And it's awesome by the way. ...g
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gregsarg said:
And it's awesome by the way. ...g
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Exactly!:thumbup:
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OP....
Try a single application update from the play store using device data ..
No WIFI. ..and see if it helps. ..
It just worked for me. ...g
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I'm having the same issue. I'm not rooted or anything. I can download certain apps no problem but can't update any. I tried almost everything you did and nothing worked. I even took it to att and was told it's an issue with Google. You can always download a vpn app from the play store and you'll be able to download with no errors. I use hideninja Vpn.
Here's a link to check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptninja.vpn
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I fixed permissions in twrp and been fine ever since. Give it a try.
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Headshots4life said:
I'm having the same issue. I'm not rooted or anything. I can download certain apps no problem but can't update any. I tried almost everything you did and nothing worked. I even took it to att and was told it's an issue with Google. You can always download a vpn app from the play store and you'll be able to download with no errors. I use hideninja Vpn.
Here's a link to check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptninja.vpn
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Sorry for the noob questiin but what does this app do exactly?

droidbabyxda said:
Sorry for the noob questiin but what does this app do exactly?
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It allows you to change your location to france, Canada or wherever which in turn changes your IP address. It doesn't change your location permanently of course, only while your connected to the app. I looked online for ways to fix the package file invalid error and this was one way posted. It definitely works if you have this annoying problem. I even went ahead and purchased the pro version of the app I posted. Lol.
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I still have not fixed the issue. I was stuck on trying 2 to 3 apps that refused to work. Looking across the board, I am able to download probably 80% of the apps that I try. Nothing has allowed me to get the other 20% that refuse to work so far.
I've tried the VPN app....I don't think there is anything else out there on my end that I can do. It's weird, I can download 5 apps in a row, then one app will give me the error, then I can keep on chugging if I choose a different app.

its happenning to alot of people, myself included...no big deal, as no app is "life critical"...
when google gets it fixed, it will be back to business as usual, so just be patient

Update
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
or directly
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875
And copy pasta...
"[#10230007] “Package File Invalid” error when downloading or updating apps
We’ve received reports that some users are getting "Package File Invalid" while trying to download or update apps.
We’re currently investigating a permanent solution, and there are no workarounds at this time.
We’ll continue to update this page with developments, so check back soon.
Issue first reported on: August 7, 2013
Last updated on: August 13, 2013"

Here's a link it's happening everywhere!!!
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-investigating-package-file-invalid-errors-google-play
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Updated?
Bajanman said:
Here's a link it's happening everywhere!!!
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-investigating-package-file-invalid-errors-google-play
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Fixed? anyone still having issues?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
Google has moved this issue into the fixed/resolved folder...
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875

It's fixed for me, I'm having no issues downloading or updating any apps.
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