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[Q] Installing Google play on rooted stock 8.3.1 through TWRP

Hello all
I have been running CM10.1 but it is too unstable and shuts down or disable sound all the time - still to premature in my opinion. I was very happy with the features though, thanks Hashcode for the enourmous work you have put into this ROM.
Now I want to install stock rooted 8.3.1 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142241 and would like to install Google Play through the TWRP I already have.
Please let me know, which is the most updated zip file for this installation?

Hej456 said:
Hello all
I have been running CM10.1 but it is too unstable and shuts down or disable sound all the time - still to premature in my opinion. I was very happy with the features though, thanks Hashcode for the enourmous work you have put into this ROM.
Now I want to install stock rooted 8.3.1 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142241 and would like to install Google Play through the TWRP I already have.
Please let me know, which is the most updated zip file for this installation?
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Hej456 said:
Anyone ??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198 you wont need twrp just install the apk start from top of list and work your way down for google services and applications.

[Q] Upgrading to lollipop / unlocked / rooted /xposed working /deodexed

Since lollipop is out now for the z1 compact there are a lot of threads about upgrading, rooting, xposed working - not working.
Just as many of you I'm running on kitkat / unlocked / rooted and I make use of xposed modules.
I've been looking through some of those threads but once you think you know the way to go there will be somebody else experiencing problems with that specific method.
I'm looking for a broader perspective.
Just as there are threads about how to upgrade there are also a lot of bugs mentioned but not everybody seems to be impacted by them.
And there are of course the custom roms, some kitkat based some lollipop based.
Before switching to the xperia I used a HTC One and there was a custom rom developer who would stick to the options foreseen in the original one but he changed the code for speed and reliability, it was also based on a aroma installer that gave the choice to leave some bloatware out at installation time.
This is something I would like to see happening for the z1c, not just adding new features but streamlining the existing rom.
As of now I'm running on the xzdualrecovery on a rooted and unlocked kitkat and I'm using some xposed modues.
I consider upgrading if I knew more about the bugs, will I be impacted and I'm looking for a complete guide on how to.
As far as I know the Italian customized rom is the one with the least bloatware in it, so that is he one I'd like to use as a start
Some people already have reported zip files you can flash from recovery and they seem to be pre-rooted. Do I need to use one of them or is it possible to
flash a rom
unlock or do I need the unlocked bootloader from the beginning?
root it
make sure xposed runs, xposed seems to need deodexed roms, are they available?
So I like to see a plan on how to
Unlock
root
upgrade
make xposed running
have a correct bootloader
and have a recovery (xzdualrecovery or something else)
I know this is a list of questions but such a guide would help a lot of people like me, I'm not a complete newbie but I'm neither a rom developer so I like a guide on how to accomplish things.
If the stock rom is bugfree and stable enough that's the one I'd stick to, otherwise I need to have a look at custom roms and then I think I need to consult the custom rom developer on how to install his/her custom rom.
All the above mentioned questions will be related to installing / unlocking / rooting a stock rom.

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bumjrah said:
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At least I have one guide
http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/20/root-xperia-z1-compact-d5503-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-firmware-plus-recovery/
This seems enough for unlocking and rooting, don't know about xposed, they don't mention it.
Even then they talk about how to unlock your bootloader.
I've done it this way in the past but I'm unsure if the bootloader for KK is the same as for Lollipop, I have no idea if this is changed. There is a thread about an unlocked bootloader, I'll ask over there if they know about differences between LP and KK, if there are none then we have guide explaining all the steps

I do not have any info yet on the bootloader but I do have some more news on Xposed.
It's not only the Xperia that's having problems with xposed on lollipop, other phones are impacted as well.
Once a certain number of apps is installed the bootlooping starts.
Xposed seems to open too many files at boot time.
A solution is to find out how many apps may be installed on your phone before it gets into a bootloop.
Another (and better) solution is to increase the upper limit of open files at boot time, but this is only available on an unlocked bootlader since it requires a modified kernel to be installed.
A lot of posts can be found at Xposed for lollipop.
Since xposed is still in an alpha phase I think rovo89 will fix this in a future release of xposed.
If you want to fix this right now you can have a look at this thread
The post about the changed kernel is this one

I am on stock RU version, heard it was the best I have also had some bootloop experiences with xposed. Some guys have reported success but their method requires a "bloatware" script that removes ****load of useful apps. Bleh!
Right now it's just wait and see. I miss xposed but am also really enjoying this lollipop update, the performance (too soon?) looks better than the custom roms available. IMO

Google Play - Chinese device

Hi,
Been looking for an answer and tried multiple options without success so I hope this thread will solve this for me and others.
I have a Nova 2 Plus device from China and cannot install Google play (best I could do is to reach the step where it requires GMS packages). Tried to install from differente links and sites, installed the apk also but no luck.
Can you please help with this?
Thanks a lot!

sfinxx18 said:
Hi,
Been looking for an answer and tried multiple options without success so I hope this thread will solve this for me and others.
I have a Nova 2 Plus device from China and cannot install Google play (best I could do is to reach the step where it requires GMS packages). Tried to install from differente links and sites, installed the apk also but no luck.
Can you please help with this?
Thanks a lot!
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Does the phone came with a custom firmware? is you bootloader unlocker and phone rooted? if normal methods dont work, you can reinstall oficial firmware with rootin along with de Gapps through sideload with TWRP, or you can try forcing your phone with new firmware to see if now it cames with Gapps

Update from 2.0.133 ST

Hello,
I would like to ask some help with this ROM I still use since I have the phone for over 2 years.
Using 2.0.133 ST (I think Indian based on language options from settings, however the package was definitely Chinese - it was modified by seller) and would like to know how to update to 2.5 (android 7).
I have looked for guides but haven't been succesful so far since it's my first time doing this.
Could someone share a link with step-by-step guides how to use the programs to update firmware with links or guides to help?
Also any suggestion on which ROM to use for gaming and fast performance really ( but still able to use google and banking services ->need andro 7 though for some new software)
Thanks in advance!

Misteryo said:
Hello,
I would like to ask some help with this ROM I still use since I have the phone for over 2 years.
Using 2.0.133 ST (I think Indian based on language options from settings, however the package was definitely Chinese - it was modified by seller) and would like to know how to update to 2.5 (android 7).
I have looked for guides but haven't been succesful so far since it's my first time doing this.
Could someone share a link with step-by-step guides how to use the programs to update firmware with links or guides to help?
Also any suggestion on which ROM to use for gaming and fast performance really ( but still able to use google and banking services ->need andro 7 though for some new software)
Thanks in advance!
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Anyone could takes the tim and help to root

Hi guys, i know that there is a tuto perhaps to how root the rn8p but it makes me confused, i want to unlock the bootloader and don't know how to do, then i want links of Twrp and how to download regional rom to have back Miui caller and sms apps.
Clear instruction with links will be great and will be so grateful for you i'm on Miui Global 11.0.2 with global variant 128gb.6gb

If you are note sure how to, I wouldn't do it. Many people have bricked their phone trying..

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I would recommend waiting for the version of MIUI11 with Android 10 to come out since the version that we are currently is a "stable beta" which contains many Bugs (and the well known hard bricks).... If you want to start with the most basic thing is to unlock the bootloader, simply follow the instructions in this post (and backup your data!) :fingers-crossed:

Amsrael said:
I would recommend waiting for the version of MIUI11 with Android 10 to come out since the version that we are currently is a "stable beta" which contains many Bugs (and the well known hard bricks).... If you want to start with the most basic thing is to unlock the bootloader, simply follow the instructions in this post (and backup your data!) :fingers-crossed:
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Many thanks my concerns are related to dialler and sms app from google i want the ones of Miui

you can download the apps from the Xiaomi store (unfortunately the app is in Chinese language) or from apkmirror.com :laugh:

Amsrael said:
you can download the apps from the Xiaomi store (unfortunately the app is in Chinese language) or from apkmirror.com :laugh:
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Yes but could not use them as it will always turn yo google apps automatically