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OP5T Arrives Today: Going 100% Google-less. Some questions...

Hello! Long (LONG!) time lurker. Decided to finally make an account today to ask you guys some questions...
My OnePlus 5T will be arriving today, and I plan to immediately flash FreedomOS - and wish to go as Google-less as possible.
RSalad said:
I simply want to minimize Google's presence in my day-to-day life... and that's a topic for a totally separate discussion that I don't really wish to partake in here.
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A few years ago I heard about a way for the YouTube app to function without the Google Play Services. Is this still possible? I want to go completely without GApps, etc.
So far my plan(s) for application replacements are as follows:
1. Google Maps -> HERE WeGo
2. Google Drive -> Dropbox
3. Google PlayStore -> Use raw APKs downloaded from the internet + Aptoide + F-Droid
4. Google Calendar -> Etar or DigiCal
5. Google Photos -> QuickPic
6. SMS -> Signal
Anything I'm missing?
With that being said- Is there really any need for me to download/flash any GApps, whatsoever?

What are the benefits on going without gapps?

IonutP said:
What are the benefits on going without gapps?
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I simply want to minimize Google's presence in my day-to-day life... and that's a topic for a totally separate discussion that I don't really wish to partake in here.

funnoam said:
Better buy an iPhone then no ?
I mean even if you completely remove all Google apps, you pay a small percentage of the phone price to Google, then you're using AOSP but still coded by Google. Then by watching YouTube you're completely in the Google system too, and watching ads gives them money too.
So you want to do this the hard way ? Buy an iPhone, use Bing, stop watching YouTube.
There's no point just breaking android by removing Google services and play store...
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Once again, this is completely off-topic. If you have helpful insight to my questions then post it, if not- move along.

RSalad said:
Once again, this is completely off-topic. If you have helpful insight to my questions then post it, if not- move along.
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I just edited my message to give you some advices on some apps, but there's also a debate over buying an Android and in the same time do not want to support Google...
Do whatever you feel :angel:
Some apps are really broken when you don't have Play Services. Except crashes and missing features.
Also if you watch YouTube in browser (I suppose you won't use chrome then) you'll be limited to 480p.

funnoam said:
I just edited my message to give you some advices on some apps, but there's also a debate over buying an Android and in the same time do not want to support Google...
Do whatever you feel :angel:
Some apps are really broken when you don't have Play Services. Except crashes and missing features.
Also if you watch YouTube in browser (I suppose you won't use chrome then) you'll be limited to 480p.
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I'm aware that some apps will not function correctly. I can work around that. I'm not concerned about that.
As far as the YouTube app hack is concerned, it is not a part of a browser. It is a hacked version of the YouTube app. Completely different, and is fully functional.
I have several years of experience developing/modding android, and I'm sure I will do just fine without GApps.
I am simply here asking about the old YouTube app hack method, and seeing if I am forgetting any baser level GApp.
Thanks so much for your... help...

I use iYTBP for my YouTube app as it features a black design, no ads and background listening. Not sure if it will work without Play Services but you can still try it.
Your welcome for my ...help...
Less condescension can work too.

You can use microG to spoof the Google services (at least in YouTube's case) and use iYTBP (google it, read the xda post and download from their website). Otherwise you could try NewPipe.
You don't need another SMS app, the phone comes with one from OnePlus by default.
It also has a gallery application from OnePlus, so you should avoid QuickPic (as it is pretty much adware).
You could also try to look for a HydrogenOS image on the chinese OnePlus website, but I'm not sure if any have been posted. That way you won't even need to get rid of the Google apps, as there are none.

Dariusdd said:
You can use microG to spoof the Google services (at least in YouTube's case). Otherwise, try NewPipe?
You don't need another SMS app, the phone comes with one from OnePlus by default.
It also has a gallery application from OnePlus, so you should avoid QuickPic (as it is pretty much adware).
You could also try to look for a HydrogenOS image on the chinese OnePlus website, but I'm not sure if any have been posted. That way you won't even need to get rid of the Google apps, as there are none.
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Oh wow is QuickPic really that bad? I've never tried it, but reading all about it, it seemed nice.
That's a shame.
Thanks for the notice about NewPipe by the way, I totally forgot about that!

Newpipe is a great replacement from YouTube and you can download videos/music
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Some worthwhile reading for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/gapps-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-gt-t3553620

FreedomOS does not give you the ability to remove all Google apps.
I flashed H2OS and microg as soon as I got the phone.

Didgeridoohan said:
Some worthwhile reading for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/gapps-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-gt-t3553620
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Holy cow. I don't know of a more helpful or relevant post reference. Thank you so much for this!

The built in apps are pretty bad. Gallery is very limited. Messages is crippled. Dialer has a bug in it and Contacts is a bit wonky.
I put the Google apps back ON and disabled the built in apps.

You can also replace Chrome with Brave
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n1kos said:
You can also replace Chrome with Brave
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Enjoy the amazing battery life going googless. I did this a few years back for a while and enjoyed it.

Baldilocks said:
The built in apps are pretty bad. Gallery is very limited. Messages is crippled. Dialer has a bug in it and Contacts is a bit wonky.
I put the Google apps back ON and disabled the built in apps.
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Totally off-topic, but I purchased a phone from you on Swappa last year. LG G6 for $475.
Edit: Not last year. Got it on June 21, 2017.
Edit2: How funny is that... Small world. Nice to see you around.

I mean you can still use the YouTube app and I have ads if you use the Xposed app to install YouTube adaway molecule to be completely ad-free
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RSalad said:
Hello! Long (LONG!) time lurker. Decided to finally make an account today to ask you guys some questions...
My OnePlus 5T will be arriving today, and I plan to immediately flash FreedomOS - and wish to go as Google-less as possible.
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lulz
Install adaway, import this
http://t-ryder.de/googlehosts.txt
Also comes in other flavours btw...
http://t-ryder.de/facebookhosts.txt
http://t-ryder.de/xiaomihosts.txt
http://t-ryder.de/spotifyhosts.txt (ads only)
(all that stuff is maybe outdated a bit)

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang NOT WORKING

I wanted to play this game for Mate 20 X but it keeps crashing. I have downloaded it from the play store. I have the Chinese Version Phone. Please let me know if it works with Global or Chinese Versions. Thanks

can you tell me how you got the google play installed on the phone ?
thanks

Just install it from Huawei App Store

Played arround 30 min and no problems here on Global model EVR-L29.

tzdu25 said:
I wanted to play this game for Mate 20 X but it keeps crashing. I have downloaded it from the play store. I have the Chinese Version Phone. Please let me know if it works with Global or Chinese Versions. Thanks
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Fails for me as well China version. No error message and it doesn't actually crash which means it's coded to do it.

I've been trying to wrestle with this problem exclusively for the last couple of days.
I think our common experience is we all can get past the loading screen. The progress bar does not fill at all, and the app crashes immediately.
By default, the Huawei App Gallery's location is set to China. When I decided, finally, to log in my device the location switched to my country (Philippines). I decided to give ML another go and for the first time, the progress bar filled to about 75% before crashing again. Progress?
Meanwhile, I've been bombarding the support team via e-mail and FB with feedback from this experience.
The struggle continues... Hoping for a solution soon.

the_passerby5981 said:
I've been trying to wrestle with this problem exclusively for the last couple of days.
I think our common experience is we all can get past the loading screen. The progress bar does not fill at all, and the app crashes immediately.
By default, the Huawei App Gallery's location is set to China. When I decided, finally, to log in my device the location switched to my country (Philippines). I decided to give ML another go and for the first time, the progress bar filled to about 75% before crashing again. Progress?
Meanwhile, I've been bombarding the support team via e-mail and FB with feedback from this experience.
The struggle continues... Hoping for a solution soon.
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Is Play Games from Google installed? I needed to login on my global version.

WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Is Play Games from Google installed? I needed to login on my global version.
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Yes. I think it's the Chinese versions that run into this problem.

the_passerby5981 said:
Yes. I think it's the Chinese versions that run into this problem.
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This is the version on global, if yours is different i can upload it and you try it.

WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
This is the version on global, if yours is different i can upload it and you try it.
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Go ahead. I think we're all here looking for a solution.

the_passerby5981 said:
Go ahead. I think we're all here looking for a solution.
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Here it is.

Did it help?

Package Disabler Pro + (Samsung)

Has anyone used this app on their NOTE 10 to disable bloatware?

Really no need for apps like this when you can disable anything via adb without root.

stu5797 said:
Has anyone used this app on their NOTE 10 to disable bloatware?
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Is it back in the playstore?
Goronok said:
Really no need for apps like this when you can disable anything via adb without root.
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Can you disable/enable apps on the fly using adb?

lennie said:
Is it back in the playstore?
Can you disable/enable apps on the fly using adb?
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Can't picture the use case, but no, need a PC to enable/disable.

I had to go to a different app CCSWE in app store.

The work note 10 plus ccswe app manger :good:

Anyone plz let me know what to disable for security updates and things of that nature. Thanks

Package disabler pro works for me on my note 10. It's not available in the play store and hasnt been for some time. I purchased it directly from the dev site. Believe its 3.00 usd. Just installed it today and it works perfectly, even after the new software update

Devs behind Package Disabler Pro are scam artists. The apps work, but they are always deleting them then releasing a new version a few weeks later. Usually after a new phone comes out.
They've probably done this 5-6 times since I got the my first app from them. I asked them about giving me a license since I already paid, and they basically told me it's Samsung's fault it gets removed and I have to pay again to make up for the trouble.
Ha! No thanks.

Goronok said:
Can't picture the use case, but no, need a PC to enable/disable.
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Wait, so you need a PC in order to disable or enable an app through adb but yet you can't picture a use case for apps like package disabler pro?
What about apps you don't use often? Isn't it better to disable them until you need to use them so android don't have them running in the background for no reason?
So what if you're using a different launcher than the stock launcher wouldn't it make sense to disable stock launcher until you need it?
I can go on but the best part is that you don't need a PC to do it.
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Anyone plz let me know what to disable for security updates and things of that nature. Thanks
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I don't think you even need package disabler for that, you can just go into developer options and disable auto update from there. Or in package disabler in system apps you should see one that is called "update" or something like that.
black96ss said:
Package disabler pro works for me on my note 10. It's not available in the play store and hasnt been for some time. I purchased it directly from the dev site. Believe its 3.00 usd. Just installed it today and it works perfectly, even after the new software update
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That's good to hear I bought it from the play store, not sure why I didn't just buy it from their website since Google or Samsung can't block that one.
nosympathy said:
Devs behind Package Disabler Pro are scam artists. The apps work, but they are always deleting them then releasing a new version a few weeks later. Usually after a new phone comes out.
They've probably done this 5-6 times since I got the my first app from them. I asked them about giving me a license since I already paid, and they basically told me it's Samsung's fault it gets removed and I have to pay again to make up for the trouble.
Ha! No thanks.
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Actually it's Samsung that requests that Google block the app in the playstore. They plainly tell you to buy it from their website because that way Samsung or Google can't block it. So instead of paying 5-6 times why didn't just buy it from their website once?

lennie said:
Wait, so you need a PC in order to disable or enable an app through adb but yet you can't picture a use case for apps like package disabler pro?
What about apps you don't use often? Isn't it better to disable them until you need to use them so android don't have them running in the background for no reason?
So what if you're using a different launcher than the stock launcher wouldn't it make sense to disable stock launcher until you need it?
I can go on but the best part is that you don't need a PC to do it.
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No need to get defensive. It is better to disable so android isn't running them in the background, I just can't think of an app I'd ever need to enable/disable on the fly. Certainly not the stock launcher, that can stay permanently disabled.

lennie said:
Actually it's Samsung that requests that Google block the app in the playstore. They plainly tell you to buy it from their website because that way Samsung or Google can't block it. So instead of paying 5-6 times why didn't just buy it from their website once?
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I guess you can't read...I only paid for it once, I said they've re-added it 5-6 times since I purchased it. I asked them for a license since I already paid for it once and they told me I had to rebuy it because of the trouble Samsung causes them.
If you read reviews about them, they are notorious for doing what I said. Not once did they ever tell me I could get the app directly from them by the way, it's always been to rebuy it from the app store. They don't list a website on the play store and the email address is where they told me to keep rebuying it in the play store
Not to mention, they always name it the same thing. I can't for a minute believe that google keeps allowing them to re-upload the app with the same name over and over again if Samsung is getting it removed. lol.
yes, let us just keep covering for shady companies who find a way to force additional sales of their product through "forced" rebuys.

Thanks that what I did. just to be safe I wanna disable the packages

Goronok said:
No need to get defensive. It is better to disable so android isn't running them in the background, I just can't think of an app I'd ever need to enable/disable on the fly. Certainly not the stock launcher, that can stay permanently disabled.
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Not defensive/aggressive in the slightest. It's just that I use it all the time and I disable pretty much every app I'm not currently using as in every app gets disabled until I need it, with a few exceptions. Android/Google/Samsung services are not killing my battery in the background. But to each his own.
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nosympathy said:
I guess you can't read...I only paid for it once, I said they've re-added it 5-6 times since I purchased it. I asked them for a license since I already paid for it once and they told me I had to rebuy it because of the trouble Samsung causes them.
If you read reviews about them, they are notorious for doing what I said. Not once did they ever tell me I could get the app directly from them by the way, it's always been to rebuy it from the app store. They don't list a website on the play store and the email address is where they told me to keep rebuying it in the play store
Not to mention, they always name it the same thing. I can't for a minute believe that google keeps allowing them to re-upload the app with the same name over and over again if Samsung is getting it removed. lol.
yes, let us just keep covering for shady companies who find a way to force additional sales of their product through "forced" rebuys.
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Well apparently I can't read. But the first time Samsung disable their app and I contacted them they directed me to their website where I could get a proper version that won't get disabled.
Well who knows maybe they are crooks like you've said. But then it begs the question, how come the version on their website doesn't get disabled like the one on the play store?

lennie said:
Well apparently I can't read. But the first time Samsung disable their app and I contacted them they directed me to their website where I could get a proper version that won't get disabled.
Well who knows maybe they are crooks like you've said. But then it begs the question, how come the version on their website doesn't get disabled like the one on the play store?
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So you are saying they also made you pay twice? I still wouldn't be happy with that. I paid for the license, it's not my fault Samsung got their app removed. I'd have to dig, but I have the emails where they told me I had to pay again because of Samsung causing them trouble. They could easily issue a code to let me claim the license I already paid for.
I don't think they really want website sales, but will take them as a last ditch effort. Can't claim Samsung made you delete it off your own website.
If they wanted the sales on their website, then they would have their website listed on google play. Then someone like me who searches for the app like today, where it doesn't exist again, could look at one of their other apps and find my way to buy it.
For what it's worth, they do the same thing with the LG version of the app. They delete it at least once a year then release it again. Not sure what excuse they use on that one.
Edit: I will give them one last chance, I sent them an email again to see if they would make good. See if things have changed.

How about a list of apps people have removed successfully without issues.

nosympathy said:
Devs behind Package Disabler Pro are scam artists. The apps work, but they are always deleting them then releasing a new version a few weeks later. Usually after a new phone comes out.
They've probably done this 5-6 times since I got the my first app from them. I asked them about giving me a license since I already paid, and they basically told me it's Samsung's fault it gets removed and I have to pay again to make up for the trouble.
Ha! No thanks.
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This needs to be spread. This information.

i use ccswe app manager.. it works great

badcrow35 said:
The work note 10 plus ccswe app manger :good:
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super easy to install too.. it just works! worth every penny

roaduardo said:
This needs to be spread. This information.
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This is definitely true. I have been re-buying this app almost every time I get a new samsung phone (been upgrading every 6 months to S and Note series since the Note 5/7/S7 Edge, so that is at least 10 different devices. I am pretty sure I have re-bought it every time! However I have always used google opinion rewards money so it was basically free for me, now that they only sell the working version on their site I am done with them.

Directly Install Good Lock & Galaxy Labs Apps (and all their modules) from Galaxy Store

The safest way to install good lock and galaxy labs apps and its modules is thru the Galaxy Store. But it's officially available to India and USA users only. Here's the workaround if you are from other places:
1. Eject your sim tray.
2. Install a VPN app and connect to a US location.
3. Perform clear data on galaxy store app.
4. Open galaxy store app and you can already search the Good Lock and Galaxy Labs apps. You can now install them and the modules inside them.
5. You can now reinsert sim tray and disconnect vpn.
You can watch this video if you want a visual guide/demo:

Not hard at all. You need to install the core app, Good Lock first before anything else in that family.
http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.android.goodlock

blackhawk said:
Not hard at all. You need to install the core app, Good Lock first before anything else in that family.
http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.android.goodlock
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Not all can access this link. Updated instructions in OP.

tribalfs said:
Not all can access this link. Updated instructions in OP.
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True. Sounds like a pain
Be nice of Sammy to fix that...

tribalfs said:
The safest way to install good lock app and its modules is thru the Galaxy Store. But it's officially available to India and USA users only. Here's the workaround if you are from other places:
1. Eject your sim tray.
2. Install a VPN app and connect to a US location.
3. Perform clear data on galaxy store app.
4. Open galaxy store app and you can already search the Good Lock app and Galaxy Labs. Install them and the modules inside them.
5. You can now reinsert sim tray and disconnect vpn.
You can watch this video guide in the link below:
https://youtu.be/PG1yhkQtLSk
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And what makes you think this is not a safe source? I think anyone who doesnt have access to good lock should just install from APK Mirror.
Get Started Here
On another note those who cant get it can also try Nice Lock

warriorvibhu said:
And what makes you think this is not a safe source? I think anyone who doesnt have access to good lock should just install from APK Mirror.
Get Started Here
On another note those who cant get it can also try Nice Lock
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It did not say that. It just said the safest way.

tribalfs said:
It did not say that. It just said the safest way.
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True that, great for calling me out on that.

Scan it with online with Virus Total and see what's there before you install it...
While I never found any viruses with it I have found files that shouldn't have been in the app. Probably were harmless but better safe than reloading.

But why is it geo locked in the first place

magichoward said:
But why is it geo locked in the first place
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it could be for, to us at least, trivial reason of not being translated into other languages
".. The Good Lock app is available on the Galaxy Store to users in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S.
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warriorvibhu said:
And what makes you think this is not a safe source? I think anyone who doesnt have access to good lock should just install from APK Mirror.
Get Started Here
On another note those who cant get it can also try Nice Lock
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Still doesn't support Europe even after downloading and installing the app.
If you are not in one of the supported countries, the instructions in the first message is the only way.

Why are you guys not using nice lock?

I don't think it's translating that's an issue. It's not available here in the Philippines and we're known to know how to speak/understand English.

All OK it works perfectly, I used another VPN, Thanks and sorry for my english

@tribalfs
thanks for the solution my friend, I have only one problem, after day or two, good lock becomes unusable again with network error, says:
"There was a network or server error. Try again later - 401."
If I want to use it again, I have to do the whole procedure again, can somebody maybe help me, do you know some kind of workaround?
Cheers

kaLuta said:
@tribalfs
thanks for the solution my friend, I have only one problem, after day or two, good lock becomes unusable again with network error, says:
"There was a network or server error. Try again later - 401."
If I want to use it again, I have to do the whole procedure again, can somebody maybe help me, do you know some kind of workaround?
Cheers
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I was also wondering if after this procedure one will keep getting updates even if the apps continue to work.

kaLuta said:
@tribalfs
thanks for the solution my friend, I have only one problem, after day or two, good lock becomes unusable again with network error, says:
"There was a network or server error. Try again later - 401."
If I want to use it again, I have to do the whole procedure again, can somebody maybe help me, do you know some kind of workaround?
Cheers
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Good Lock is checks for updates at least once a day.
Probably how you're getting flagged.
However if you Firewall block it at least on my device it continues to run regardless.
Try that.
I use Karma Firewall, freeware with no ads and extremely low battery usage.

blackhawk said:
Good Lock is checks for updates at least once a day.
Probably how you're getting flagged.
However if you Firewall block it at least on my device it continues to run regardless.
Try that.
I use Karma Firewall, freeware with no ads and extremely low battery usage.
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Thanks for the answer. I use alliance shield to firewall it, I block all data, but last time it went through anyway. Now i disabled galaxy store and works for now, will update when I know more.

kaLuta said:
Thanks for the answer. I use alliance shield to firewall it, I block all data, but last time it went through anyway. Now i disabled galaxy store and works for now, will update when I know more.
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It should be good to go as long as you block Galaxy store. I firewall blocked the Good Lock apks as well just to be on the safe side...

blackhawk said:
It should be good to go as long as you block Galaxy store. I firewall blocked the Good Lock apks as well just to be on the safe side...
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Just did, thanks again for help!
Edit - just happened again, screenshot atached, using blokada, alliance shield firewall for galaxy store and good lock, also disabled galaxy store and still it good lock found out about contry. Any help could be appreciated.

Install Google apps on Huawei Mate XS

I purchased the Huawei Mate XS back in August 2020 thinking it would be easy to install GAPPS but after trying for so long back then I gave up until giving it another go last week and I can now say this is the best phone I've owned so far!
Thanks to bender_007 for making Googlefier! This app will literally install the GAPPS for you as long as you follow the prompts and instructions within the Googlefier app.
My phone came with EMUI 10.0.1.151 but after trying so many solutions, it always ended up being unsuccessful. I downgraded the software down to 10.0.1.138 using hisuite and from there had all my google stuff working within 10 minutes. Only downside I have is google pay is not working unfortunately but it's better than no google apps at all.
Video: Huawei Mate XS GAPPS
File link: Googlefier
Great Live wallpaper that works well on Mate XS

Thanks for the video. I just have a couple of questions which I was hoping you could answer.
1. How is the battery life after installing Google Services? I read that it drains the battery quite a bit and Huawei's Battery Optimizer shows an alert that Google services is draining the battery.
2. Are you able to upgrade to EMUI 11 after installing Google services?
3. Does Chromecast work reliably after installing Google services?

rramnel said:
Thanks for the video. I just have a couple of questions which I was hoping you could answer.
1. How is the battery life after installing Google Services? I read that it drains the battery quite a bit and Huawei's Battery Optimizer shows an alert that Google services is draining the battery.
2. Are you able to upgrade to EMUI 11 after installing Google services?
3. Does Chromecast work reliably after installing Google services?
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so i will answer you
the battery is pretty good so good on the phone is folded
I don't have a notification from huawei to tell me that google is pumping too much energy
yes you can update emui 11 (it works for me)
chromecast also works

Thanks for this information. I wanted to install Google Services on my Mate Xs, but the oldest version I can downgrade to is 10.1.0.175. Will it work?

rramnel said:
Thanks for this information. I wanted to install Google Services on my Mate Xs, but the oldest version I can downgrade to is 10.1.0.175. Will it work?
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no it will not work you have to go back to version 54 you can do it via hisuite

addx972 said:
no it will not work you have to go back to version 54 you can do it via hisuite
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Do you have some information how to go back to version 54? I only see version 175 in HiSuite.

rramnel said:
Do you have some information how to go back to version 54? I only see version 175 in HiSuite.
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what version are you on now?

addx972 said:
what version are you on now?
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I am on 11.0.0.170

rramnel said:
I am on 11.0.0.170
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ok you go back to 75 and when you are in 75 he will offer you the 54 or less makes a backup because he resets the phone to zero

addx972 said:
ok you go back to 75 and when you are in 75 he will offer you the 54 or less makes a backup because he resets the phone to zero
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Thanks. Will try it out.

rramnel said:
Thanks. Will try it out.
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ok tell me if it works

This would be great if you test this. My Download Line is just a little weak. So if works I will also go this way from EMUI 11.0.0.170.

Panic Brothers said:
This would be great if you test this. My Download Line is just a little weak. So if works I will also go this way from EMUI 11.0.0.170.
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I can confirm that it works

Great...will go on this weekend and try....THX
Do you try to upgrade after the install to EMUI 11 again?

Panic Brothers said:
Great...will go on this weekend and try....THX
Do you try to upgrade after the install to EMUI 11 again?
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Yes, I upgraded to EMUI 11 and no issues

I tried to downgrade to 47 and install everything successfully, but while I login to Google form Play Store always shows connection error

THX @ all .... working fine and back to EMUI 11 ... I use not 10.0.1.138 I did the downgrade to 10.0.1.147 and works, too.
@kung.ry4n 100% you delete not the Cache Data correct before reboot. After the last reebot you have to deinstall the Services again and install new...If you do correct the connection will work.

Hi guys, I've been really considering purchasing this phone, It's an absolute masterpiece. Although the fact that it doesn't support Google Services is a bummer. I am a Google user all the way from Gmail, GDrive, GHome, and AndroidTV at home to where I usually cast my screen and/or photos and other content.
Does Casting through Google Photos work with this workaround you've found?

sacra2kx said:
Hi guys, I've been really considering purchasing this phone, It's an absolute masterpiece. Although the fact that it doesn't support Google Services is a bummer. I am a Google user all the way from Gmail, GDrive, GHome, and AndroidTV at home to where I usually cast my screen and/or photos and other content.
Does Casting through Google Photos work with this workaround you've found?
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I'm getting mine tomorrow hopefully and I'll test it.

sacra2kx said:
Hi guys, I've been really considering purchasing this phone, It's an absolute masterpiece. Although the fact that it doesn't support Google Services is a bummer. I am a Google user all the way from Gmail, GDrive, GHome, and AndroidTV at home to where I usually cast my screen and/or photos and other content.
Does Casting through Google Photos work with this workaround you've found?
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When I installed Google services in my Mate XS, chrome cast worked with no issues. The only problem I had was that push notifications didn't work for apps downloaded from the Play Store.