So I was in China last week, and saw a good offer for a Moto Z Play XT1635-03 dual-SIM (which is not on offer in my home region), bought it - and because Android phones for-sale-in-China are shipped without Google services:
(1) I've been unable to install Google Play Services on this. I've relied on several howtos etc. turned up by Google, but nothing works (will install, but everything that relies on Google Play services crash) - perhaps because what Google turns up is not specific for the Moto Z but other brands, which I've been desperate enough to try, even from potentially dodgy sources e.g. Asus, Xiaomi etc.
(I'd actually embedded links to the sites I'd relied on above but the forum anti-spam protection flagged them so I took them back out)
Does anyone know how it can be done? alternatively -
(2) can someone point me towards credible resources for installing non-China firmwares on a Chinese Moto Z Play? If I muck this up I'm not really in a position to fly back to China to seek warranty service
(3) as a matter of curiosity - I understand there's quite a few different not-exactly-compatible forks of AOSP distributions in China already? Aliyun, MIUI, Flyme OS etc. - does anyone know what "variant" of AOSP Motorola uses for it's sale-in-China phones? I find Google to be very difficult for this since Motorola has a large presence *outside* China so it's harder to find China-model-specific information (particularly in English) for the brand, as opposed to China-only brands e.g. Meizu
try install twrp, and flash google play services
use twrp flash the GAPPS
so，you can find what you need here bbs.ixmoe.com/thread-1273-1-1.html
if just for google service flash the twrp rec and use twrp flash the GAPPS
GAPPS
Hello! First you need unlock bootloader, them install TWRP and root. Then download opengapps.apk from opengapps.org and install. Download gapps and install them from TWRP. And you have google services!
Thanks guys. I actually saw an option for Google Play Services in the included Chinese app store but although that would install, it didn't work (I hadn't thought of checking there; am now worried that it SHOULD have worked but I'd mucked up something downloading and installing apks left and right in my earlier attempts. have tried factory reset but still no go, now also worrying about malware/vulnerabilities argh).
So there is no way to enable Google services WITHOUT rooting the device? I'm not sure if the Moto unlock code generator will work with a Chinese SKU serial number (I'll be finding out, will update)
after falsh gapps they stuck on boot loop this method is also not working
I was almost tempted to buy this Chinese Moto Z Play XT1635-03 that has significantly cheaper selling online price. But after reading a lot from other forums and here.
I ended up purchased the XT1635-02 and it was well worth it. Will surely taking the Z2 play by Christmas for an upgrade of myself.
Just flash retail version - it have GAPPS. RERCN don't work with GAPPS on Nougat. Google play services FC
after flash retail no network signal but when return to retcn rom network work perfectly but no google services done all method seprate modem flashing custom rom but not working
gapps..
i use the china version too...and still confuse how to instal google play store without crash...:silly:
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Hi all,
I recently got a Motorola DEFY in China (my old got swiped, FML) and decided to really try the android experience.
However, upon receiving the phone I realized that there is no market place and what I get is a stock Chinese Motorola App with crappy Chinese apps. I was wondering if there are any DEFY ROMs out there that includes the market place or is there even a way to get market place without rooting my phone?
Additionally, are there any good source APKs I can get since all the apps provided through the Chinese moto store is useless to me.
Thanks for your help. This is my first Android experience and I hope I can get the most out of it.
Thanks
Root your device.
Install Clockwork Recovery.
Flash one of the many gapps packages from the development section.
Can someone please explain something to me regarding the Google Play services app and if it is beneficial to install the latest version?
I know this appears to be a dumb question but I think there's more to it. I've noticed that even with recently released AOSP based ROMs, they have older versions of Google Play services. (10.2.98)
I realize that some newer versions of an app doesn't necessarily guarantee that it is better, but I'm curious, especially when there are several newer versions, matching variance.
Thoughts?
oryanh said:
Can someone please explain something to me regarding the Google Play services app and if it is beneficial to install the latest version?
I know this appears to be a dumb question but I think there's more to it. I've noticed that even with recently released AOSP based ROMs, they have older versions of Google Play services. (10.2.98)
I realize that some newer versions of an app doesn't necessarily guarantee that it is better, but I'm curious, especially when there are several newer versions, matching variance.
Thoughts?
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If you install a custom Rom with an older version of Google Play Services and also install gapps so that the Play Store is included on your phone the Play Store will automatically update you to the latest version of Google Play Services as long as it's compatible with your phone. When I was on DU on my previous phone that was usually the first thing that would happen if the version they used wasn't up to date. Obviously Rom developers know this is going to happen so I doubt that they actually expect you to stay on an old version.
Hi, I am new to modding but have managed to install LineageOS bundled with MicroG onto my Moto G (2015) (LineageOS 'osprey' build).
I now want to install Google Maps only via the least painful method with the absolute minimum contact with the Google ecosystem.
I tried OpenGApps but it seems to have a lot of crud that I don't want. I tried installing Playmaker via TWRP but it said the zip file was an 'invalid zip format'.
Is there any method directly via an apk or some such or will I have to use a repository of some kind? In either case could someone please advise on the best way to proceed?
Thanks kindly in advance!
AndraMan said:
Hi, I am new to modding but have managed to install LineageOS bundled with MicroG onto my Moto G (2015) (LineageOS 'osprey' build).
I now want to install Google Maps only via the least painful method with the absolute minimum contact with the Google ecosystem.
I tried OpenGApps but it seems to have a lot of crud that I don't want. I tried installing Playmaker via TWRP but it said the zip file was an 'invalid zip format'.
Is there any method directly via an apk or some such or will I have to use a repository of some kind? In either case could someone please advise on the best way to proceed?
Thanks kindly in advance!
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In f-droif search for yalp. It's a play store substitute. There search and install maps. And believe me: maps is Google. Alternatives Waze(bought by Google) maps.me osmand
kurtn said:
In f-droif search for yalp. It's a play store substitute. There search and install maps. And believe me: maps is Google. Alternatives Waze(bought by Google) maps.me osmand
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Thanks very much fella, went with Yalp, works a charm!
Someone else has the problem of gyroscope \ wrong direction with gmaps and microG?
Lol.
Dont use microg.
Dont use gapps.
Dont use google maps.
Open your webbrowser (preffer bromite) and then go to google.maps.com or whatever the site is...
No need to install things that can also be accessed via a browser...
Open Street Maps (osmand) is opensource and excellent. All maps are downloaded locally and as long as you have a GPS fix, it works without a cell connection. (assuming you have the maps). The database (addresses) is not as refined as others but works well and avoids using G and F.
https://osmand.net/
Of course they have G and Amazon app store links. Avoid that, if you contact them they might give you a download link for their apk after payment on amazon. Did not have to install the Amazon app store, just used them for payment.
Open street maps also has a website.
https://www.openstreetmap.org/
@Privacydroid is right-on, don't install apps you have not examined for their network activity. Especially if you can access on a browser (some of which can be configured to block useless domains).
Hi All, I purchased my Mi 6 like half a year ago, and I asked some questions with regards to this device back then (reference: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-6/help/xiaomi-user-issues-actual-issues-t3703112 ) . I then gave up for some time, but would like to revisit some of my initial issues with the device.
DISCLAIMER: I am not very knowledgable on Xiaomi stuff, this is my first phone from them. I owned it for around six months and I still didn't root it... I just didn't see any _worthy_ rom to be installed. Please bear in mind, that although I am technically savvy and rooted all my previous phones always, I might sound as a total noob here since I didn't follow the scene very much.
At present, I have requested the unlock with Xiaomi, and they granted me the possibility to root the phone, but I haven't done so yet.
I am thus running on stock MIUI 9.5.6.0.(OCAMIFA). The Android is 8.0.0. OPR1.170623.027.
What I would like to achieve, is to get my Mi6 as close to current Pixel devices as possible. I understand that I could purchase the Pixel phone in the first place, but the price tag on them is too high..
(I am mostly interested in having the most recent version of Assistant available on my Xiaomi, and Pixel UI instead of MIUI)
I am unable to install Google Phone.
When I visit google store from PC, I can search for Google Phone, but can't install it. https://i.imgur.com/21fh9hq.png (and the reason why it's not compatible is not being disclosed). If I search google play store from the device itself, the app isn't even listed in the results. If I download any version of the Android Dialer app from APKMirror, and try to install - the installation would start, and then fail with a single message (App not installed https://i.imgur.com/gOolw3H.png ). I tried ARM, ARM64, both in NODPI and other DPIs, also, I tried app versions 19.0... and 20.0... from https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-phone/ . Always getting the same error.
What's interesting, is that I was able to install Google Messages, Google Contacts and any other google app without any problems, but I can't install the Phone app from google. I have also been able to install rootles-pixel-launcher from APK
I am left with the phone app from xiaomi, which is not integrated with Google Message / Contacts apps, and vice-versa.
I am looking for the clear up the following doubts:
1. Anyone experienced problem installing the Google Phone ?
2. Any idea how to further debug why I can't install Google Phone ?
3. Are you aware of any up-to-date rom giving me the pixel experience (The Pixel Experience thread has a lot of people askingn for updates - is it dead ?)
4. I start missing my LG Nexus 4, did I purchase the wrong device for what I am trying to achieve with it ? I start getting the feeling that I picked a phone with not enough scene going for it. Or is the scene in China?
Sorry for lengthy post, and appreciate any input.
cheers
You need to flasy Google Framework, then you can use googles apps like "phone"
Install any AOSP based rom, flash Gapps, root with magisk and search the download section for the 'Pixel 2 experience' module. I chose the last launcher, "new custom launcher"
Check if camera2api is enabled. It should be because of the pixel experience module but if it isn't yet download a magisk module for enabling it.
Check the Gcam threads on here for the recommended Gcam APKs and make sure to install Google photos too.
Last step is install the magisk module "Google framework" and installing the phone app etc. from the playstore.
After I followed these steps any AOSP based rom feels very pixel-like and Gcam even makes me think I actually bought one from time to time
Edit: I'm starting to think the pixel experience module actually has the framework included already as I currently don't have the framework module installed and I was able to download the phone app without any problems.
Good luck!
I am very interested in buying this large screen phone, even if it is know an old model.
I understand it is no more an Android device, and will come with HarmonyOS.
Besides GMS not available, I would like to know it will be able to install apk files that I got from Android. Or every installation will have to use AppGallery or other places ? Thanks.
Rodolphe123 said:
I am very interested in buying this large screen phone, even if it is know an old model.
I understand it is no more an Android device, and will come with HarmonyOS.
Besides GMS not available, I would like to know it will be able to install apk files that I got from Android. Or every installation will have to use AppGallery or other places ? Thanks.
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Mate Xs (both the Chinese and Global models) are Android 10 devices. The Chinese one now has the option to update to HarmonyOS but at least to my knowledge, they sell them with EMUI (Android 10) by default.
You can install APK files from wherever you like (at least on Android, not sure for HarmonyOS)
You can also install other app stores like Aurora, Amason App Store, and so on...
There is actually a way to also get 99.9% working GMS on the device. There are threads here about it.
I use it and almost everything works fine. This will be unfortunately my last Huawei device as I'm too reliant on Google and frankly getting too old for that OS tinkering stuff... Waiting for a new foldable from Google or Xiaomi