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google play: error retrieving info from server [RPC:S-5:AEC-0]

My galaxy S2 was working fine. I used google play a couple of days ago without any problem and today when I tried to update my app systemPanel from google play (or any other app), I got the error (there was no change to my S2. I'm running stock 4.0.4, rooted):
Update for 'systemPanel app/Task Manager' could not be downloaded due to
an error. (error retrieving info from server [RPC:S-5:AEC-0])
what exactly does it mean?
I already tried everything below without success:
- clear data/cache of google play/google framework. This made it worse as when I started google play it said "no connection- retry". I had to restore app+data from titanium backup.
- clear data/cache 'download manager'
- uninstall updates for google play
- I have also deleted then added back my gmail account and it did not help.
I couldn't install any app either. I got the same error when I tried to install any app from Google play store.
I'd appreciate any help you can give.
Thank you.

please? Anybody? I'm desperate as I couldn't do anything. I couldn't access all my paid apps or free apps.
I was able to search google play just fine. I just couldn't download anything.
Please help. Thank you!

Personally, I'd take this as a good time to update to jelly bean. And your problem will surely be gone as well.
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kj2112 said:
Personally, I'd take this as a good time to update to jelly bean. And your problem will surely be gone as well.
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Found a google support phone for the Google Play Store and talk to a support person. Google must hire the minimum wage workers to work the phones. She basically just acknowledged that yes, there was a problem. No, we don't have a fix. Sorry. That was it. It was a waste of time even to talk to them.
Thanks for the reply. What do I need to do to update to JB? I think I froze the update process a while ago as I didn't want to update to JB. I have to find out what did I freeze.
Also, if worse comes to worst, what's a good alternate app site I can use that I don't need to rely on google play store as I can't access it anymore?
I'm sure my money is good everywhere, since google doesn't seem to care or need my money
A paid app costs the same everywhere else, I assume.

Most other app store apps lead you back to playstore to install. LOL
To upgrade to jelly bean you just need to choose a rom that sounds like something you'd like, then follow the install instructions to the letter.
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2 tips....you'll need to likely flash the newest T-Mobile or Telus radio....they are the only 2 that will work...before you flash rom. And make sure you're cmw or twrp are current.
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When you removed your Google account and readded it, did you reboot your phone before readding it? If you don't reboot, nothing will happen. (So try removing the account, restarting, then sign back in once it starts up again.)
As kj said, most alternate app stores just redirect through Google, lol, but there are a few alternatives if it's fubar'd. Appbrain is the first that comes to my mind, I haven't used it in a few years but it didn't redirect, it was its own server. And just to specify, its uvmc6 or tlmc4 that you will need if you want to update.

App brain does redirect now. LOL
There was one I've tried that doesn't, but don't remember the name. Plus it only has a fraction of what's on play store, and a lot that aren't allowed on play store.....in otherwords, possibly harmful.
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I like app brain tho....it sorts apps in ways you can't do on play store.
I find sometimes app brain widels down the memory and crashes.
Still a useful app tho. But it takes you to play store to install.
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Psiryu said:
When you removed your Google account and readded it, did you reboot your phone before readding it? If you don't reboot, nothing will happen. (So try removing the account, restarting, then sign back in once it starts up again.)
As kj said, most alternate app stores just redirect through Google, lol, but there are a few alternatives if it's fubar'd. Appbrain is the first that comes to my mind, I haven't used it in a few years but it didn't redirect, it was its own server. And just to specify, its uvmc6 or tlmc4 that you will need if you want to update.
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Yes, I did. If I didn't reboot, adding account wouldn't stick (the added account wouldn't show up).
I looked at appbrain and in order to use it, I have to go to google play store to download and install 'appbrain'. Man, how *brilliant* is that?
There is no other way to install appbrain!

It seems that once anybody got this [RPC:S-5:AEC-0] error, there is no fix... and therefore screwed...
and nobody ever knows why it happened (Google itself doesn't even know why).
I haven't gone to the extreme of doing a factory reset yet and I wonder if that will work?
When I go to Google Play on my PC, under settings->device, I saw that my S2 is not there anymore.
I don't know why it was gone and there is no way to add it back except by connecting to
Google play store from the device

Just reflash stock, or a rom....whatever you want and unless its some issue with your Google account, problem will be solved.
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http://androidforums.com/nexus-7-2012/743895-cant-download-google-play-error-rpc-s-5-aec-0-a.html
Here's a posted solution online, just in case you're still having the issues, or if anybody else gets it.

Thanks for the reply. I already tried that too and it didn't work...
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Can't touch/access Google Now Settings?

Hey,
I can't access Google Now settings. I can go into the settings menu, but whenever I tap on any of the settings it doesn't respond.

captainreynolds said:
Hey,
I can't access Google Now settings. I can go into the settings menu, but whenever I tap on any of the settings it doesn't respond.
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try swiping up on the home button, scroll to the bottom and press the 3 dots. hope this helps because I dont know from where are you teying to access the setting.

mr.dj26 said:
try swiping up on the home button, scroll to the bottom and press the 3 dots. hope this helps because I dont know from where are you teying to access the setting.
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Yeah, I am accessing the settings that way. Any ideas? I've tried wiping data in Titanium Backup to no avail.

captainreynolds said:
Yeah, I am accessing the settings that way. Any ideas? I've tried wiping data in Titanium Backup to no avail.
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go to play store, type google search, uninstall, intall again.
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try this.
go to settings (normal setting)
choose accounts and sync
google
search
this should show up the Google now setting.

mr.dj26 said:
go to play store, type google search, uninstall, intall again.
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try this.
go to settings (normal setting)
choose accounts and sync
google
search
this should show up the Google now setting.
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Unfortunately neither of those things work. going to settings then accounts and sync and Google just opens up the normal Google now settings.
Also uninstalling Google now has royally screwed up my phone so I would not recommend anyone else do this.
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mr.dj26 said:
try swiping up on the home button, scroll to the bottom and press the 3 dots. hope this helps because I dont know from where are you teying to access the setting.
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I can't quite figure it out either. Stock rom, when I swipe up from the soft home key, I go to google now. How do I change or disable this?

Xdpker06 said:
I can't quite figure it out either. Stock rom, when I swipe up from the soft home key, I go to google now. How do I change or disable this?
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both of you, install a custom rom

I need to, just lazy because I have everything set up on stock.
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Xdpker06 said:
I need to, just lazy because I have everything set up on stock.
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thats why I installed a custom rom as soon as I got the phone out of the box
backup with htc cloud, shouldn't take long to recover everything back to normal

I really don't want to install a custom rom. They are too unstable for me and the stock rom has great battery life and is well designed. Xposed modules can allow me to make any changes necessary without the bugs you get with custom roms.
Bumping this again. I have uninstalled, wiped data of the app, and done everything I can think of. Also updated to the latest one and no success. I have no apps modifying google now or any touch interfaces of any kind. Any idea for a fix?

So what are you actually wanting to change? What Google Now cards are shown? If so, you open Google Now and then click the magic wand you can then add/remove which cards are shown

EddyOS said:
So what are you actually wanting to change? What Google Now cards are shown? If so, you open Google Now and then click the magic wand you can then add/remove which cards are shown
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Imho he means the settings screen where you can access e.g. the Offline Voice Packs...

A couple of us have been trying to figure this out forever. Custom ROM won't help. Something else is breaking it. In my case, I think it was when I installed a clear themed gnow from tbo. The only way I ever got it back was when I accidentally wiped my internal storage. I broke it again with clear gnow. Restoring a nand doesn't help. Clean flash doesn't help. This leads me to believe something is being left in internal SD that's messing with it. Another of us has not installed anything themed and still it's happening to him. Very elusive.

Here's a workaround that was just found. I'm pasting it from the tho thread I just posted it in. Op, maybe add to your op for people who stumble upon this thread with the same problem.
Pasted: Just want to keep you abreast of my discoveries. My problem, and a friends, of settings not working clearly start when I install clear gnow however I have found a couple people who have this problem and did not theme anything. Someone found a work around. This may or may not shed some more light. If you install gnow launcher you can access the settings from there. If you switch back to sense it stays until reboot but then if you need to adjust you can switch back to g launcher to do it. I'm just keeping gnow launcher installed for that purpose.
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[App] Multi-Window Commander(All apps enabled)

EDIT:
As I mentioned to TDunham on his thread for OA6 DeOdexed.....
For those of you taking the Lollipop update, there is an app in the playstore that enables all apps for Lollipop. It is also the only one I know of to work with Android L at the moment. Of course, this is unless any Devs here eventually modify the Lollipop UI on their own custom roms.
ROOT IS REQUIRED!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xpe.app.multiwindow.commander
After download.......grant SU, select apps, save and reboot. It's that simple. The difference is that NOW your MW will be on the right side with no thumb/arrow pull. You will have to double tap the back button to use. I'm not sure if this was a patent issue with Samsung, but it works.
I am just posting this as a pass-on. Moderators, feel free to delete or move this thread at will.
I don't need any thanks. Thank you's all go to the developers of this awesome app.

Its nice but it is a paid app. Devs technically wouldnt be able to implement that. Thanks for the find though. Im purchasing now
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elwood said:
Its nice but it is a paid app. Devs technically wouldnt be able to implement that. Thanks for the find though. Im purchasing now
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Yeah. I guess I typed that wrong. I meant that the devs on XDA have the ability to break down the UI to implement their own mods.
I multi-task with my phone, hence needing multiwindow. This app thankfully gives the solution "now". Great stuff.

problem
I'm install this app in my note4 ( h model) that running lollipop.when i open it, its show me a loading mode.and after a second he crashes ans closed automatically. how i must to do ??? and how i can fixed this issue ?
thanks to you

khaled147 said:
I'm install this app in my note4 ( h model) that running lollipop.when i open it, its show me a loading mode.and after a second he crashes ans closed automatically. how i must to do ??? and how i can fixed this issue ?
thanks to you
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Same thing happened to me

@abdullaha @khaled147
What I do see is you quoting an Exynos version of your phones. Am I correct? There MAY be issues on International versions, as we here are on the Sprint(P) variant. I do know that not ALL phones will work with this app.
Are both of you rooted and on stock Touchwiz?
There was also an issue with the latest update as stated by the developer. Perhaps a simple clear of data and cache will solve this issue.

jpgranger said:
@abdullaha @khaled147
What I do see is you quoting an Exynos version of your phones. Am I correct? There MAY be issues on International versions, as we here are on the Sprint(P) variant. I do know that not ALL phones will work with this app.
Are both of you rooted and on stock Touchwiz?
There was also an issue with the latest update as stated by the developer. Perhaps a simple clear of data and cache will solve this issue.
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I am on stock rooted TouchWiz on the international version of the Tab S. 10.5. Clear of cache and data and multiple reboots have not helped.
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abdullaha said:
I am on stock rooted TouchWiz on the international version of the Tab S. 10.5. Clear of cache and data and multiple reboots have not helped.
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Have you tried contacting the developer?
Can you open the app itself at all?
I fear that your tablet MAY not be compatible, although some comments in the play store section seem to suggest otherwise. The developer states that the app fits all Galaxy series phones, and most galaxy tablets with KitKat or Lollipop. I'm sure there are exceptions.
I've attached my screenshots so you can see what you SHOULD have. If you can not even open the app itself to select the apps that you want, there's a bigger issue. Perhaps even try reinstalling altogether.
One pic is the slide window activated by hard-pressing the back button, now on the right side. The other pic is what the app itself looks like when you open it.

jpgranger said:
Have you tried contacting the developer?
Can you open the app itself at all?
I fear that your tablet MAY not be compatible, although some comments in the play store section seem to suggest otherwise. The developer states that the app fits all Galaxy series phones, and most galaxy tablets with KitKat or Lollipop. I'm sure there are exceptions.
I've attached my screenshots so you can see what you SHOULD have. If you can not even open the app itself to select the apps that you want, there's a bigger issue. Perhaps even try reinstalling altogether.
One pic is the slide window activated by hard-pressing the back button, now on the right side. The other pic is what the app itself looks like when you open it.
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In read in the reviews section of the Play Store that a Tab S user is having no issues with the app. I have tried reinstalling multiple times. I open the app. The loading message is displayed and the app closes within a second. And that keeps happening every time I open the app.

abdullaha said:
In read in the reviews section of the Play Store that a Tab S user is having no issues with the app. I have tried reinstalling multiple times. I open the app. The loading message is displayed and the app closes within a second. And that keeps happening every time I open the app.
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Yes. I have also seen that some Tab users have had success. Did you get the initial request for root? If you haven't, there is your first problem.

jpgranger said:
Yes. I have also seen that some Tab users have had success. Did you get the initial request for root? If you haven't, there is your first problem.
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The first time I installed, I did which was followed by the app closing. I reinstalled and I stopped getting the root request dialogue. Root is working as other apps are actively using root and requesting for it.

abdullaha said:
The first time I installed, I did which was followed by the app closing. I reinstalled and I stopped getting the root request dialogue. Root is working as other apps are actively using root and requesting for it.
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At this point, I would just contact the developer by clicking the email link in the playstore.

help please.. n910c android 5.1.1 auto crash..

Im having the same problem with mw commander. It will open and immediately close. Im on ironrom tab s 10.5 (t800). Any known solutions yet?

For those of you with FC's.....
I found that once I uninstalled the app, all my apps were still enabled when I was on stock DeOdexed OA6. But of course, I am no longer on a stock rom.

Not compatible with Note4 N910U MM 6.0.1

anyone with Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +? S6 Edge + supports MultiWindow, why is it that I don't see the app I'm the Play Store app but I can follow the link, then I can see it but with a message - Your device isn't compatible. wtf?! been using it for years and now it's not cpmpitable on the device with MultiWindow support.
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had to download patched apk on the side but my conscience is clean, I paid for it long time ago.

methoddon1 said:
anyone with Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +? S6 Edge + supports MultiWindow, why is it that I don't see the app I'm the Play Store app but I can follow the link, then I can see it but with a message - Your device isn't compatible. wtf?! been using it for years and now it's not cpmpitable on the device with MultiWindow support.
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had to download patched apk on the side but my conscience is clean, I paid for it long time ago.
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Marshmallow is supported by the app. Even if you side load the apk it will just open then immediately close. Xposed with Xtouchwiz module is the only way to go rightnow bro.

Pop up ads on my home screen

Hello, so recently I've been dealing with pop up ads on my phone. I factory reset the phone and they were gone, but now it's having ads again when I don't even have an app open. I've tried virus scanners and nothing detected. Is there a way to figure out what file is causing this?
Thank you!

I had that same issue last week. Are they popping up though chrome or firefox? It was a rogue app on my part but for you it looks like its something else. Since you already factory reset the phone, you might as well download the latest build and "flash-all". After that you should not have any problems as it completely wipes the device.

If you goto your battery settings does it show an app that may be causing ads?
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Did you try lookout or eset virus scanner?
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equlizer said:
I had that same issue last week. Are they popping up though chrome or firefox? It was a rogue app on my part but for you it looks like its something else. Since you already factory reset the phone, you might as well download the latest build and "flash-all". After that you should not have any problems as it completely wipes the device.
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So it pops up randomly not just using chrome. A few minutes ago I was in the middle of a Clash Royale Game and an add popped up. I recently downloaded a QR reader from the play store and I think that's when it started again.
I deleted the app, but it's been still going on. That's why I went to use the anti virus/malware apps, but they found nothing.
Is there anyway to fix or find what is doing it without factory resetting?

gjkrisa said:
If you goto your battery settings does it show an app that may be causing ads?
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Did you try lookout or eset virus scanner?
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No, nothing shows up on my battery setting.

check the root directory for any strange folders that should not belong there and delete those. I had some that were like 5489399fgjjll and crap. Those are a sure sign there is malware on your phone

equlizer said:
check the root directory for any strange folders that should not belong there and delete those. I had some that were like 5489399fgjjll and crap. Those are a sure sign there is malware on your phone
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Aww dang, alright. Thanks.
Is the root directory the android->data folder?

adriel161 said:
Aww dang, alright. Thanks.
Is the root directory the android->data folder?
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No it would be back one more step but I would look there also
But you are going to need root to view that part
https://photos.app.goo.gl/tX5wQ6tlUqev76j03
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Did you ever get an answer? My husband is having this same issue and we cannot figure out what is causing it? Thanks!
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adriel161 said:
Aww dang, alright. Thanks.
Is the root directory the android->data folder?
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gjkrisa said:
No it would be back one more step but I would look there also
But you are going to need root to view that part
Can anyone tell me where I can look for these? I haven’t found where to see these folders. Thanks!
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download kaspersky and do a scan , it should clean whatever is doing that.

adriel161 said:
Hello, so recently I've been dealing with pop up ads on my phone. I factory reset the phone and they were gone, but now it's having ads again when I don't even have an app open. I've tried virus scanners and nothing detected. Is there a way to figure out what file is causing this?
Thank you!
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Did you solve this?

having the same issue with my nexus 6p
anyone solved this problem?
UPDATE:
i may have found the culprit, it's the qrcode scanner app, i may need a few hour to verify this

Just did Kaspersky and nothing found. Another $3 wasted ...

@hketola: Kapersky isn't trustworthy IMO. Try Malwarebytes instead.

If you have Adaway installed, go into the settings and check for Adaware, it'll tell you what apps and what kind of ads they push

I just had the same problem and it seemed to be caused by the app store. So I read all your efforts and then took a look in my settings and here's what I did that resolved the issues: settings < apps & notifications < advanced < Special app access < display over other apps < google play services < switch to "not allowed"
Hope this works for you.

Dxrx said:
I just had the same problem and it seemed to be caused by the app store. So I read all your efforts and then took a look in my settings and here's what I did that resolved the issues: settings < apps & notifications < advanced < Special app access < display over other apps < google play services < switch to "not allowed"
Hope this works for you.
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I'll let you know as I've been having this issue for the last few days. Thank you!

I fixed a similar issue on a friends phone. When Ad appears, swipe up (assuming pill gesture on Android 9) and you get the recents screens. The current app (app showing ad) icon will be at top of the screen preview. Press and hold on the icon until a context menu appears and select App Info. Now you know which app is popping ads up.

Google Account Ad Personalization (Ad Settings)
The Patriot Act started all this bull****. No Privacy
It's that ****ing google ads that you can opt out of, but they force the others ads on you.
This is an invasion of privacy you pay all this money for your personal phone and they force content on you whether you like it or not.
I'm thinking about downgrading my phone and operating systems?

soaring eagle30 said:
Useless, politically-tinged rant.
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Trying to get past the 10 post filter aye? That's what it looks like based upon the fact you replied to a post that's been dead for six months plus.
Now I won't engage with your political rant because this isn't political. You own the hardware, but Google owns the software, especially the Google apps. The ads are Google's means of recouping development costs of Android.
Now, if you don't want ads but want to use Google apps, you install and run Blokada. It works on virtually everything, except YouTube. Or you use a version of Android that doesn't include Google apps.
If neither option appeals to you, try and find a dumbphone, because Apple is worse.

Still Don't Have New Android Messages Material Design?

I still don't have the new updated white look for Android Messages. I still have the one with the blue at top. Anything I can do to get the update?

acheney1990 said:
I still don't have the new updated white look for Android Messages. I still have the one with the blue at top. Anything I can do to get the update?
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Apk mirror.

Badger50 said:
Apk mirror.
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Is it that simple, I thought it was a server side change?

acheney1990 said:
Is it that simple, I thought it was a server side change?
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Apk mirror generally has updated apps out before google does.

acheney1990 said:
Is it that simple, I thought it was a server side change?
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Not sure if it's out yet, I haven't seen anything about that. I know XDA had a write up on how to enable it but if it was killed from memory it went back to the old way

You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App

dieselhazza said:
You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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Is that so? APK Mirror say you will?

I don't think anyone has it enabled and downloading the latest from APK isn't going to help:
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-messages-enable-material-redesign/
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I use APK mirror all the time for updates and still get Play Store updates afterwards.
dieselhazza said:
You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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dieselhazza said:
You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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No you will still get Playstore updates as long as they are a newer version then the one you sideloaded.

This is available now. You can get it from APK mirror
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/messenger-google-inc/messenger-google-inc-3-5-048-release/

The APK method does work and will get updates - it's the same APK you'd get from the play store.
Once installed, force-close the app and you should have the new interface next time you open it.
Detailed info here:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-adds-new-material-ui-dark-mode-apk-download/

Messager update rolling out here

acheney1990 said:
I still don't have the new updated white look for Android Messages. I still have the one with the blue at top. Anything I can do to get the update?
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Force stopping the app and opening it again worked for me

This is awesome! Now just for Gmail. I can't stand the stupid 5 year old kid crayon colors Google's been using... BUT, what the hell happened to the widget??? Mine disappeared, and there is no widget to select now either... This is NOT okay.

The dark mode option is such a tease. System wide dark mode please!
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I can assume this is the correct APK for the Pixel 2 XL?
Yeah it's the right one.. Also, if you use messages on the web, it matches!

Soooo, I changed my wallpaper, and now the new look is gone. Seriously. I've force closed, cleared cache, rebooted, nothing will bring it back. What. The. Eff... Maybe it wasn't turned on correctly on the server side with this update? Anyone else have this problem? I really miss it, but I went back one version and have my widget back. Not sure which I want more...

I installed the apk from apkmirror, forced closed and it was there, for 2 days..... It has since reverted back to the old layout with no dark mode option. Anyone else?
UPDATE: Just found my answer on another thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/android-messages-dark-mode-t3830570

mademan420 said:
I installed the apk from apkmirror, forced closed and it was there, for 2 days..... It has since reverted back to the old layout with no dark mode option. Anyone else?
UPDATE: Just found my answer on another thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/android-messages-dark-mode-t3830570
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Same here as well. The new material design simply disappeared and reverted back to the previous layout