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[Q] Few apps in Google Play Store

On my sister's HTC Wildfire S there is only about 20 apps in the Play Store, and I can't figure it out at all!
The phone is not rooted or modified in any way as far as I know. I've tried to use my own google account to search for apps, but that doesn't work.
I hope you can help me and my sister in some way
If you have any ideas, please post them

Hello from Android virgin.

Not sure if this is the correct section so could someone move it if needs be.
I've been a lifelong iOS user but finally got bored and ordered an Android phone. I know all about jailbreaking, but know absolutely nothing about rooting and I've been told this is where I'll find whatever info I need.
I have a few general questions and would appreciate if someone could shed some light as I need to get around the basics before I start messing with rooting etc.
I ordered a Nubia z7 Mini which looks like an amazing bit of kit for the price but since it's a Chinese phone there's a few things I'm unsure of.
Would it come with Google Play Store installed? If not, how do the Chinese get their apps?
Also, I've seen that you have to root the phone to install Google apps. What Google apps, and why do you need it?
Lastly, if you need to root the device to install these items, is there a way to unroot it afterwards and keep the newly installed apps? The reason I'm asking is because on an iPhone, certain apps won't work if it's jailbroken(like the Barclays banking app which is essential), so just wondering if it's the same with Android devices.
Thanks for any help.

1- it depends on the seller you buy from . some will install the gapps for you and some not . but don't worry it's so easy to install
the Chinese have their own app stores
2- The Google Apps (or GApps as they are commonly referred to) are the proprietary applications by Google included in many Android devices. Most of the applications can now be found and updated via the Google Play Store.Some of the apps include the Google Play Store itself, Google Talk, Google Sync (for adding and synchronizing Google accounts), Google Backup Transport, Car Home, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Music, and Google Docs.
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3- i think you can unroot z7 mini using the supersu app , i see the unroot option .
check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/zte-nubia-z7-mini-root-recovery-google-t2846520

eLcTrOn said:
1- it depends on the seller you buy from . some will install the gapps for you and some not . but don't worry it's so easy to install
the Chinese have their own app stores
2- The Google Apps (or GApps as they are commonly referred to) are the proprietary applications by Google included in many Android devices. Most of the applications can now be found and updated via the Google Play Store.Some of the apps include the Google Play Store itself, Google Talk, Google Sync (for adding and synchronizing Google accounts), Google Backup Transport, Car Home, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Music, and Google Docs.
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3- i think you can unroot z7 mini using the supersu app , i see the unroot option .
check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/zte-nubia-z7-mini-root-recovery-google-t2846520
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Thank you for the explanation. I've got my phone and slowly getting the hang of it.
So why can you not install gapps on a Chinese phone without rooting it? And if I unroot it, will gapps disappear or stay behind?
Reason I'm asking is because I need to use apps which won't work on rooted devices, but I don't want to loose gapps.

Tasks app sync with Google Tasks

Hello,
A short and simple question: should the 'Tasks' app that came preinstalled on the G4, should be able to sync with Google Tasks?
My account is on the list in the app, but the sync does not work and the app tells me that no account has been added.
Thanks for your help.

I would like to know this as well. This was possible ony my One X but on the G4, Task is not even syncing with my google account
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Installing a new ROM and having to buy all your stuff again from Google Play

Anyway to get around it?

In the last few years I've installed dozens of ROMs in several devices from smartphones to tablets and NEVER had to pay again for any app.

Your purchases should be tied to your google play account, not your device or rom.

frogger72 said:
Your purchases should be tied to your google play account, not your device or rom.
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Adding on to that all you have to do is log in to the Google Play account you bought the apps/games/movies/music on and then find that product in the google play store. Since you bought it before it will let you download it without paying again.

A great app for making a list of what you have installed is My App List (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projectsexception.myapplist&hl=en). It will also take you to the play store and let you install each app on the list. So run it before you flash, store the file it creates some where other than your device's storage, flash, install the app again and then copy your list back where My App List need to find it and go put your apps back.

How solve all Google issues, sync, payment, maps...

Hey,
I got many issues with my BS3 Chinese.
After many tries, install apk etc the solution to fix everything is to search in installed App Store the Google installer called GO(+chinese stuff).
This app will delete every Google thing already installed then install good version of play store, framework, etc.
This fix payment issue, maps, sync except contacts.
To fix contacts sync you need to download Google contacts sync apk.
Dont forget to give all permissions to Google app or service.
I hope this helps.

I have try this Go+ a.k.a google installer from appstore..but i try to buy diamond for mobile legend and others games cannot..any ways to make it success?

I think you missed some authorization for Google apps