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Hi guys,
I've been changing roms on my phone lately and found out that there were some roms that have some apps on the rom that I don't want on it.
Or just the other way around, that it doesn't have some apps on it that I do want when I install a new rom.
After a while I got irritated by this and thought that I could create a program that could help people like me by adding/removing apps from the rom without diving into the rom zip file and maybe delete files that I shouldn't touch.
It's finally finished and it works, i've tested it on my HTC Desire multiple times now .
let me know what you think! And if you have any tips/questions check my website to get my e-mail address!
you can find more info/screenshots at beardman.eu
And here's the Download link!
Updates:
V1.5
- It's even bigger
- You are able to change your boot animation
- You are able to change sounds (Alarms, notifications, ringtones)
- Code optimization
V1.4
- It’s a bit bigger
- You can now maximize the window
- It no longer looks like it’s frozen when you unpack/save a rom
- Bar at the top of the program with the “settings”
- Progress bar on the bottom to show the unpacking/saving progress
- Report bug option for when you’ve found something that isn’t working!
- Code optimization
V1.3
- Extra tab for some settings which can be turned on and off as you wish
- Changelog is now included
- Check for update is included
- You can open the last rom as how you left it, no need to drop it on there again
- Automatically remove the safe to remove apps
- Automatically load previous edited rom
- Small bugfixes
V1.2
- Information is shown while extracting rom
- When saving rom, a location and file name is asked
- When right clicking on an item in the System list a pop-up will show which allows the user to mark an app as safe/unsafe to remove
- Items will be colored red or green or black depending on if they are safe or unsafe to remove
- Option to delete all the safe to remove items
V1.1
- Added compatible with update-script
Todo:
- Save state
- get your own list of apps to remove automatically
This program is supposed to work on most devices, if you've tested it and it works let me know!
Working devices:
- HTC Desire
is that like the rom kitchen?
but works on windows??
I don't really know, I haven't looked into it. The only thing you can change so far is adding and removing apps to the system and user partition. If you have a tip on what I should add, let me know!
Yes, it works on windows.
I haven't really dabbled in it much - but when i did it looked like you needed a linux VM/boot to play around with it much...
one thing that might be sensible is to try and code in a flag to identify apps that shouldn't be removed, because of fc etc.? even if they are just flagged as italics or something with a warning that they may cause fc if you don't have a default launcher or something
Well, it works on windows because you'll need to download a rom first, and then you open the rom zip file with this program and you'll just basically edit the files in the rom zip file!
Thanks, that's a good one! I'll look into it soon!
something like this is always good for getting rid of htc stocks (stock.apk and the widget too com.htc.stockwidget.apk - oh and plurk too nowadays)
and the apps that annoy you because you replace them instantly with an updated/different version from market, like quickoffice, the google apps that are out of date very quickly...
if you can make the app recommend ones not to remove, perhaps its worth highlighting ones that are recommended to remove too?
list could be provided quickly by people using the app as to which ones are commonly removed
edit: especially as you have a nice little log of apps that are removed:
17:50:21 - Removing app com.htc.linkedin.apk
17:50:21 - Removing app com.htc.PlurkWidget.apk
17:50:21 - Removing app com.htc.StockWidget.apk
17:50:21 - Removing app HtcPlurk.apk
17:50:21 - Removing app Quickoffice.apk
17:50:37 - Removing app Stock.apk
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Think you might need a save as button or something though
also i am getting an error when saving:
17:51:15 - NOT saving rom
17:51:20 - NOT saving rom
17:51:31 - NOT saving rom
17:51:44 - NOT saving rom
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was playing about with this rom if it helps: Cool-AceS-v7.zip
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and if it helps, it might be an idea to put a 'please wait' box popup or something when loading a rom - it took a minute or so when i tried it - and the app window hangs (as well as the explorer one I dragged the .zip from) - if a progress bar can be made that'd be better, but it'd be good just to tell people that it's doing something and not just crashing
Thanks for the error report, gonna look into it in a hour or so!
Think that's a good idea, i'll see what I can do for it .
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Found what the problem is, currently it only works when a rom is using the updater-script, not the update-script.
Think i'll be able to fix it this week .
Not to disappoint you or anything but what you can do with this program you can do it anyway. I was hoping for a proper full on program really, not just deleteing applications. I can do this anyway by opening rom.zip and deleteing the apps myself.
Probably a nice little app for newbies though.
Had another idea, to set your own list of defined apks to remove so you can have quick open and deletion (and addition) of apk list, and recompile of a zip.
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Meaple said:
Not to disappoint you or anything but what you can do with this program you can do it anyway. I was hoping for a proper full on program really, not just deleteing applications. I can do this anyway by opening rom.zip and deleteing the apps myself.
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I'm not disappointed by your comment, and I know that
What would you like to see this program do? Any tips?
Meaple said:
Not to disappoint you or anything but what you can do with this program you can do it anyway. I was hoping for a proper full on program really, not just deleteing applications. I can do this anyway by opening rom.zip and deleteing the apps myself.
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But in the outset its doing what he intended it to do
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f0xy said:
But in the outset its doing what he intended it to do
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indeed.
not everyone is familiar and happy to start ripping open zips and deleting stuff so for those people this will be a nice way to get stuff done without the fear of screwing it up
And you can add apps to the user data partition. If the rom hasn't included the data install in the updater-script that will be added !
does the download link include the fix to actually recompile the rom/zip now?
Lothaen said:
does the download link include the fix to actually recompile the rom/zip now?
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Not yet, if I have some time I'll try to fix it today!
thank you for this program, I'll try it
New version is now online!
Now compatible with update-script
Check main post for link!
Chrusb said:
New version is now online!
Now compatible with update-script
Check main post for link!
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when saving I got the error 'rom file is in use by another process' or similar
I guess that's because I opened it in the app and it is trying to save over the top?
'save as' feature would fix it
or is it cause the .zip is in the same folder as the .exe ?
Lothaen said:
or is it cause the .zip is in the same folder as the .exe ?
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yes it is.
a save as and/or an option to rename the .zip when recompiling the zip would be best probably - or an error that says 'do not have the .zip you want to edit in the same folder as the .exe'
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Also can download skins unlike the cracked version doesn't show and download skins.
This full version guarantied no warez
Instructions how to get it.
1.Go to www.getjar.com
2.click apps tab then choose gold button
3.click More and you'll see Beautiful Widget Icon click it
4.click Download then follow instructions.
Note: It will install Getjar browser app in order to download and install the beautiful widget.
holy mother there are so many paid apps i used to see on the market.
this is a good find! Thanks
you can also download paid apps in 4shared.com
here is how:
1. go to android market
2. choose your app (paid or not)
3. copy the name of your chosen app
4. go to 4shared.com
5. type in the name of your chosen app and add ".apk" (without the ")
6. hit search
7. download
pongping88 said:
you can also download paid apps in 4shared.com
here is how:
1. go to android market
2. choose your app (paid or not)
3. copy the name of your chosen app
4. go to 4shared.com
5. type in the name of your chosen app and add ".apk" (without the ")
6. hit search
7. download
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Those would be pirated ones, mostly.
Thanks for the good find jikantaru!
Thanks for the hint. The widgets are really nice and it provides a lot of themes.
hello all
can anybody tell me how to do following ????????? ( i have just moved over from symbian to ANDROID )
1. how to set default bluetooth received file location to sdcard
2. how to exit apps running in background
3. how to view/create/edit files and folders stored on phone/sdcard
4. can't we change themes ????
5. how much is rooting android related to hacking symbian
6. which is the most safe ics root
7. why does the default music player does not read from zip/rar archives ????
8. is there a detailed android ics guide available ?
1. how to set default bluetooth received file location to sdcard
I don't think you can with the stock HTC ROM.
2. how to exit apps running in background
Not necessary and discouraged because it wastes battery. But if you must, download an app called Advanced Task Killer from Google Play.
3. how to view/create/edit files and folders stored on phone/sdcard
The best app IMHO is ES File Explorer, again at Google Play.
4. can't we change themes ????
Not much theming content for One V yet. Give it time. HTC's stuff can be found using HTC Hub in your app drawer. Once more developers have the One V, they'll be posting it here. General theming stuff can always be found at Google Play.
5. how much is rooting android related to hacking symbian
Can't tell you as I know nothing about Symbian.
6. which is the most safe ics root
Rooting isn't dangerous. Moreover, rooting methods tend to be different for different devices, even if running the same OS. To root the One V, go here:
[TUT]How to Unlock Bootloader and Root your Htc One V
7. why does the default music player does not read from zip/rar archives ????
Don't know, but I don't zip mine. Maybe someone can point you to a media player that reads from archives.
8. is there a detailed android ics guide available ?
Google is your friend here.
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CafeKampuchia said:
1. how to set default bluetooth received file location to sdcard
I don't think you can with the stock HTC ROM.
2. how to exit apps running in background
Not necessary and discouraged because it wastes battery. But if you must, download an app called Advanced Task Killer from Google Play.
3. how to view/create/edit files and folders stored on phone/sdcard
The best app IMHO is ES File Explorer, again at Google Play.
4. can't we change themes ????
Not much theming content for One V yet. Give it time. HTC's stuff can be found using HTC Hub in your app drawer. Once more developers have the One V, they'll be posting it here. General theming stuff can always be found at Google Play.
5. how much is rooting android related to hacking symbian
Can't tell you as I know nothing about Symbian.
6. which is the most safe ics root
Rooting isn't dangerous. Moreover, rooting methods tend to be different for different devices, even if running the same OS. To root the One V, go here:
[TUT]How to Unlock Bootloader and Root your Htc One V
7. why does the default music player does not read from zip/rar archives ????
Don't know, but I don't zip mine. Maybe someone can point you to a media player that reads from archives.
8. is there a detailed android ics guide available ?
Google is your friend here.
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also why is there no navigation for india in google nav ????????
which soft can be used (need cracked, i dont have money !!!! but phone not rooted )
saket_oo said:
also why is there no navigation for india in google nav ????????
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Don't know. It doesn't work in Thailand or Cambodia either, but maps works fine.
saket_oo said:
which soft can be used (need cracked, i dont have money !!!! but phone not rooted )
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I don't know what you're asking
I think navigation requires compass sensor in phone, which is absent in one V. U can see no compass warning in the HTC locations app. However u can get directions from map easily.
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androys said:
I think navigation requires compass sensor in phone, which is absent in one V. U can see no compass warning in the app
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I don't know that Navigation requires a compass, but you may be right. I have an Android device with a compass (Galaxy Tab 8.9) and Navigation is still not available here on that.
Yeah thats right, google navigation is not a available in India, but proper navigation requires compass as implied by the term itself.
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saket_oo said:
hello all
can anybody tell me how to do following ????????? ( i have just moved over from symbian to ANDROID )
1. how to set default bluetooth received file location to sdcard
2. how to exit apps running in background
3. how to view/create/edit files and folders stored on phone/sdcard
4. can't we change themes ????
5. how much is rooting android related to hacking symbian
6. which is the most safe ics root
7. why does the default music player does not read from zip/rar archives ????
8. is there a detailed android ics guide available ?
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Let me give you a more comprehensive answer ..
1. Default can't be set currently but I can help you transfer files..you need to be rooted...download root exploror and transfer the file from mnt/emmc too mnt/sdcard...
2. To exit background apps (i use it regularly) ...there is a built in task manager in the phone that does the job..
3. Astro File Manager
4. Wait for proper themes..let the custom roms start rolling out...till then you can use HTC skins from personalize menu in settings..
5. Rooting is basically getting access to all internal files for better customization...google "advantages of rooting an Android"....I dunno what hacking symbian is..
6.use ckpv5's guide...it is n00b proof..don't worry ruu(rom update utiluty) are always there...so no tension..
7. Cuz technically speaking they are part of another file type...extract them and music player will read
8. What do ya mean??
gimme a buzz for any more details you want..
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Also all people wanting navigation in other countries use " Brut Navigation"....it is a mod of google navigation to make it work in other countries....no difference even name and stuff is same as normal navigation....
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thnx
shubhamchamaria said:
Let me give you a more comprehensive answer ..
1. Default can't be set currently but I can help you transfer files..you need to be rooted...download root exploror and transfer the file from mnt/emmc too mnt/sdcard...
2. To exit background apps (i use it regularly) ...there is a built in task manager in the phone that does the job..
3. Astro File Manager
4. Wait for proper themes..let the custom roms start rolling out...till then you can use HTC skins from personalize menu in settings..
5. Rooting is basically getting access to all internal files for better customization...google "advantages of rooting an Android"....I dunno what hacking symbian is..
6.use ckpv5's guide...it is n00b proof..don't worry ruu(rom update utiluty) are always there...so no tension..
7. Cuz technically speaking they are part of another file type...extract them and music player will read
8. What do ya mean??
gimme a buzz for any more details you want..
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Thnx for your help I
If the default location is phone mem will I not be able to receive via bt ??????
Yesterday I was sendin something to phone via comp and message came up not
Enough space on sdcard ....... But I got 10 gigs on sdcard??????
I don't want to move files I want them to be received to the card as the files r to big .....
Pls help .......
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CafeKampuchia said:
1. how to set default bluetooth received file location to sdcard
I don't think you can with the stock HTC ROM.
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Is there no way around except rooting? the files are received in phone memory which has only 90 MB free so not possible to send files larger than 90 MB
Nothing? ok how to go about it after rooting?
ankushkool said:
Nothing? ok how to go about it after rooting?
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Have you tried searching for the answer on Google? Most answers can be found with a little research.
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saket_oo said:
hello all
can anybody tell me how to do following ????????? ( i have just moved over from symbian to ANDROID )
1. how to set default bluetooth received file location to sdcard
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It is possible to do this by mount bind the /mnt/emmc/downloads/bluetooth folder to bluetooth folder on sdcard. You need to run the below shell script in order to mount. Unfortunately the mount will be removed after start up. Possibly there is some app which can run this script automatically after start up. You need a rooted phone in order to be able to execute the script and you need to create "bluetooth" folder on your sdcard.
Just create a new file (name it something like bt_to_sdcard.sh) and type below code in it. Then execute in terminal using Terminal Emulator or using Script manager or some other application.
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
mount -o bind /mnt/sdcard/bluetooth /mnt/emmc/downloads/bluetooth
Someone knows a better method how to direct the bluetooth dowload folder to sdcard?
erm... bout the navigation... try Waze, its a free social navi app from google play
@PeartFan40
i tried all i got was with rooting but i think this is some bug as other HTC phones stores bluetooth files on SD card!
@hlavicka82
Tell me if you find a app for it
ankushkool said:
@PeartFan40
i tried all i got was with rooting but i think this is some bug as other HTC phones stores bluetooth files on SD card!
@hlavicka82
Tell me if you find a app for it
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Hmm, maybe it's the way you're sesrching. I was able to find the answers to your questions on Google. Maybe chsnging the way you ask might help.
As a sign of good will, the answer to question #2: download advanced task killer from Google Play aka Market.
Answer to question #3: download a file manager such as "root explorer"
The rest is up to you.
PS: I already knew the answers, but did a Google search just to demonstrate they are there if you search hard enough. :thumbup:
"if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"~Rush
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PeartFan40 said:
Hmm, maybe it's the way you're sesrching. I was able to find the answers to your questions on Google. Maybe chsnging the way you ask might help.
As a sign of good will, the answer to your question about closing backround apps: download advanced task killer from Google Play aka Market.
"if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"~Rush
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lol... i think you are confusing me with the guy who started the thread i just joined in between! as i just wanted to know the solution for the bluetooth issue ^_^
Hello, here are some Material gapps from this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56145658&postcount=17973
Some applications only work on 4.4.4.
Just uninstall* the "old" apps and install this APK
Google Fit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mmi8f0poi73mx5f/FitnessPrebuilt.apk?dl=0
Play Music (bug on Moto G LTE with Carbon): https://www.dropbox.com/s/xrnul5wjigbxzf8/Music2.apk?dl=0
Google Messenger: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cmhxtld39x26yer/PrebuiltBugle.apk?dl=0
Gmail: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ae6bgoe7lehn1l4/PrebuiltGmail.apk?dl=0
Books: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k3f1t732g8p118m/Books.apk?dl=0
Enjoy
*To uninstall system apps, you must use a root file explorer, delete the apk of the application you want to replace in /system/apps, reboot and uninstall through settings the apps
Unable to install any of the app, receive error "parse error - there was a problem while parsing the package" I think this apps are unsupported.....
Thanks. They all are working. Just uninstall old apps before.
I was also trying to use the apps - besides the messenger app (note its not hangouts! - its the new sms application). the other apps don`t work for me. The installer complains that another application is already installed.
(Stock Rom without root)
To uninstall system apps, you must use a root file explorer, delete the apk file in /system/apps, reboot and uninstall through settings the apps.
also some of these apps require you to be using ART instead of dalvik or the app will crash
Google fit crashes on launch on nexus 5 running android l, latest preview build
Apfdr said:
To uninstall system apps, you must use a root file explorer, delete the apk file in /system/apps, reboot and uninstall through settings the apps.
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"... through settings the apps"
What does that even mean?
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natemup said:
"... through settings the apps"
What does that even mean?
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Sorry, I'm french ^^' After you remove the apk in /system/app, you need to uninstall the application via the settings apps.
natemup said:
"... through settings the apps"
What does that even mean?
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Select settings and then apps in settings and then select the app and uninstall
axstcz said:
Google fit crashes on launch on nexus 5 running android l, latest preview build
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Same thing here. Any tip?
Anyone have the update for fitness? Worked last night today it tells me there is an update but play store cannot find.
The google fit used tocwork perfectly but now it shows i need to updste from play atore and in play store it shows that item is not found. Please update the app if you can. Thanks a ton
nobo2k said:
I was also trying to use the apps - besides the messenger app (note its not hangouts! - its the new sms application). the other apps don`t work for me. The installer complains that another application is already installed.
(Stock Rom without root)
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Also please note that the SMS app does not support dual sim, fellow XT1033 users!
I'm having the same problem describe in previous post . any idea where to get the update ?
misal6666 said:
The google fit used tocwork perfectly but now it shows i need to updste from play atore and in play store it shows that item is not found. Please update the app if you can. Thanks a ton
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Same position, yesterday evening it's suddenly asking for an update but the store doesnt seem to have it or want to give me access to it.
Can some kind soul help me with this updated app? It would be greatly appreciated.
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This tool installs Google Apps on Windows 10 Mobile.
There are still some issues (such as make GMS work) because MS is good to make modder's life harder, so this isn't fully functional and may not work..
INSTALLATION
Requirements:
IPOverUSBSvc installed
Open a CMD as Admin on that folder, then open installer.bat and follow instructions on screen.
UNINSTALL THE TOOL
Go to C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Aow\data\local\tmp and remove all folders and files
After that, go up and go to "app" folder
Remove following apps:
gmscore.apk
After that reboot.
Now you have completely uninstalled AM Gapps tool.
If you have still an issue, do an hard reset.
LICENSE
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This tool is CC - 4.0 - BY - SA, or, if you prefer, GPL V2.
SOURCE CODE / DOWNLOAD
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The login is already working? Congratulations to those who made the package.
Making a GUI Installer!
Thanks for your work. I've tried this script and all seems good. When I open Google account manager, I can log in but then on the next step where it asks me to get news by google (checkbox) the app closes if I go further.
google play games starts correctly, Google Play Services doesn't start (endless loading, phone is not responsable after a while)
Fallout Shelter crashes at this moment, where it tries to connect to google services (without your package installed, a message appeared, that google app is missing)
SiebenDX said:
Thanks for your work. I've tried this script and all seems good. When I open Google account manager, I can log in but then on the next step where it asks me to get news by google (checkbox) the app closes if I go further.
google play games starts correctly, Google Play Services doesn't start (endless loading, phone is not responsable after a while)
Fallout Shelter crashes at this moment, where it tries to connect to google services (without your package installed, a message appeared, that google app is missing)
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Thanks for feedback.
Like I said, MS makes modder's life harder, so it isn't easy find a way to make everything working at 100%
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Someone tell if the snap chat works ?
not work always ask google services
thx a lot for your work!
rabbit73230 said:
thx a lot for your work!
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It's com.google.android.gms.apk
Wierd... I uninstalled Googe Play Services from App-List. Fallout Shelter is now starting again and there is no message for missing googe apps... Clash of Clans is still asking for missing google apps.
Error for me : http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2015/34/1439930633-capture.png
With a Lumia 640 who is modified to be reconized like a 1520
rabbit73230 said:
Error for me : http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2015/34/1439930633-capture.png
With a Lumia 640 who is modified to be reconized like a 1520
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You have misspelled something
before I try this is there anyway you could tell me if google's youtube is working and playing videos I'm trying to get youtube for kids app on my phone and it needs the youtube app to work also
scottyost said:
before I try this is there anyway you could tell me if google's youtube is working and playing videos I'm trying to get youtube for kids app on my phone and it needs the youtube app to work also
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Go to crackberry forum and download youtube there.
Marocco2 said:
Go to crackberry forum and download youtube there.
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can you see if this works http://www.apkpure.com/youtube-kids/com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
scottyost said:
can you see if this works http://www.apkpure.com/youtube-kids/com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
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No, it doesn't
Try gmaps patcher
Hello,
. Just a quick thanks for the amazing work! Will check github tomorrow morning (here is 23:00) to test last checkin, should we check a specific branch or master?