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Moto G5 not compatible with Android Auto?

I can't find Android Auto on the playstore on my phone, and when I go to the playstore from my PC it tells me that "This app is incompatible with all of your devices."
Is it really incompatible, or maybe this is because Android Auto is not yet available in my country?

2014 said:
I can't find Android Auto on the playstore on my phone, and when I go to the playstore from my PC it tells me that "This app is incompatible with all of your devices."
Is it really incompatible, or maybe this is because Android Auto is not yet available in my country?
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As far as I can tell the only requirements for the app itself is android lollipop and above so it probably is geo restricted
Since I don't have your device anymore I can't check
I have included the app in the attachment below though for you to install yourself

It is compatible, I am using it and installed it from play store. Maybe clear the Play store cache? AS pointed out you can also just install the apk (also from apkmirror)

Thanks. Are you using it with the G5 or the G5 Plus?
What is strange is that it is telling me that it is incompatible with my device, and not that it is not available in my country, as it happens with some other apps.
Is it is safe to install it with an .apk, and would I receive updates if I do it that way?

2014 said:
Thanks. Are you using it with the G5 or the G5 Plus?
What is strange is that it is telling me that it is incompatible with my device, and not that it is not available in my country, as it happens with some other apps.
Is it is safe to install it with an .apk, and would I receive updates if I do it that way?
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The apk I posted was downloaded by myself from the playstore so totally safe
You would only get updates if It is available in your playstore & even then you may have to uninstall & reinstall depending on app signatures if different in different locations

TheFixItMan said:
The apk I posted was downloaded by myself from the playstore so totally safe
You would only get updates if It is available in your playstore & even then you may have to uninstall & reinstall depending on app signatures if different in different locations
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Thanks. If I can get confirmation that it should work with the moto g5 (not the plus) then I will try it out.
Any reason why Google would have country restrictions on Android Auto? The cars are the same, the apps (maps, music etc) work fine, so why place restrictions on Android Auto? Apple doesn't seem to have any such restriction with Car Play (in my country at least)

2014 said:
Thanks. If I can get confirmation that it should work with the moto g5 (not the plus) then I will try it out.
Any reason why Google would have country restrictions on Android Auto? The cars are the same, the apps (maps, music etc) work fine, so why place restrictions on Android Auto? Apple doesn't seem to have any such restriction with Car Play (in my country at least)
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Why do you need confirmation to try it? Just try it - it will either install or say app not installed
Like I said the only min requirements is lollipop so no reason why the app won't install
Some apps maybe geo restricted for licensing purposes - if Googling why the app isn't available in your country doesn't come up with anything the only thing you can do is contact the app developer

He may think you provided a virus.

Exanneon said:
He may think you provided a virus.
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Lol by all means scan it - decompile it & check it
If you know my reputation around here you know I provide support
I used to be a recognised contributor but left xda for a while
Also I provided the official twrp for this device
So looking through my past posts/threads you will see the kind of support I provide

Of course, I mean you work on twrp for g5 and yet someone still manages to be suspicious

I am not suspicious I just want to know if it actually works! If this is not a country thing, maybe they marked this phone as incompatible for a good reason. I don't yet have a car with Android Auto so I can't fully test it now. Maybe it would run on the phone itself, but then fail to connect to the car (I've seen reports of this happening for several phones including different versions of the Moto G). Or maybe there is some other kind of bug that only shows up once connected to a car...

2014 said:
I am not suspicious I just want to know if it actually works! If this is not a country thing, maybe they marked this phone as incompatible for a good reason. I don't yet have a car with Android Auto so I can't fully test it now. Maybe it would run on the phone itself, but then fail to connect to the car (I've seen reports of this happening for several phones including different versions of the Moto G). Or maybe there is some other kind of bug that only shows up once connected to a car...
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The only person that can answer your question would be the app developer
Would be quicker & easier to test yourself as the chance of someone with a moto g5 & the car you might have with android auto support would be highly unlikely
In these situations it's always better to just try yourself or contact the app developer for support

I installed the apk that TheFixItMan has provided and it works fine, on both the phone and a car I tried it with for a few minutes. Thanks!
As it was said previously I can't update Android auto from the play store now, so I assume at some point it might stop working properly. Should I just get a new apk every time I need an update?

2014 said:
I installed the apk that TheFixItMan has provided and it works fine, on both the phone and a car I tried it with for a few minutes. Thanks!
As it was said previously I can't update Android auto from the play store now, so I assume at some point it might stop working properly. Should I just get a new apk every time I need an update?
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Yes just get the latest apk
As long as it's just the version that is on the playstore (unmodified) like I provided you can just update it without having to uninstall previous version

TheFixItMan said:
Yes just get the latest apk
As long as it's just the version that is on the playstore (unmodified) like I provided you can just update it without having to uninstall previous version
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Thanks where can I find such unmodified apks of latest versions?

TheFixItMan said:
Yes just get the latest apk
As long as it's just the version that is on the playstore (unmodified) like I provided you can just update it without having to uninstall previous version
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Thanks. Where can I find unmodified apks of latest versions?

2014 said:
Thanks. Where can I find unmodified apks of latest versions?
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Google is your friend
Use an alternative app store like aptoide

[help] xposed for android 5.1.1

​Hey guys, I need some help here. I am trying to install Xposed on android 5.1.1, I know that it is sdk22 on an x86 processor. However, I want to ask if I should get the V86 or V88 framework. @rovo89
Thanks.

lawrencee said:
Hey guys, I need some help here. I am trying to install Xposed on android 5.1.1,.........
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What you should grab is the "xposed-v89-sdk22-x86.zip" file from the following link.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk22/x86/
The various V##'s are only to indicate the versions for the releases. In another way... It's simply the higher the version means that it's the more updated releases.
Once you flash the XPosed Framework (above), be sure to download and install the XposedInstaller app "XposedInstaller_3.1.5.apk" that's attached (at the bottom) of the OP within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
After you install the Apk, and launch it, you may have to restart your device once (or twice) before the app can activate the Framework Binaries.
Good Luck!
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I'm not OP, but that link for the apk does not work.

Hello and good day? Everything was working a couple of weeks ago, but no longer and

Hello and good day! I'm on the upgrade path with HTC M10 running Android 8.0 to Lineageos 15.1 and GAPPS 8.1.0. Everything installed and phone now running HTC 10 set, but Google Play Services 'Checking for Updates' runs a very long time, fails, requires a restart, and never completes. I've downloaded GAPP and reinstalled several times, cleared application cache, and Wi-Fi connection is > 300mbs. Did I miss something? Is there another method to install GAPPS 8.1.0 perhaps via ADB to complete Android 8.1 upgrade?

[email protected] said:
Hello and good day! I'm on the upgrade path with HTC M10 running Android 8.0 to Lineageos 15.1 and GAPPS 8.1.0..........
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I don't have this device myself but, see if you're provided an option to update the Google Play Services via the following link to it on the Google Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms
If it doesn't work out for you, I can only think of trying to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3527639
Good Luck!
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Got it and help appreciation
Got it and assistance appreciated! Google Play store was loaded as part of GAPP install and the link attempted (and failed) to update the version the on my device. The GAPP apps don't appear to be setup correctly and Google setup software software is failing to interface with with wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and carrier). However, Google browser, telephone, and text work. I've installed 8.1-Linage-15.1 and 8.1.0-Gapps-arm64 -- are these compatible software pairs? Should I try another version of GAPP and if so, which one? Thanks.

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Got it and assistance appreciated! ............
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I can't really state which one will work exactly since I don't have any HTC devices but, if it were me experiencing issues that are GApps Specific...
Your correct regarding your use of the GApps 8.1 (ARM64) with LineageOS 15.1.
As to the specific GApps Package, I personally prefer to use the "Pico" myself. Pico is pretty much the Google Play Store and what makes it work (Minimal).
You could try the "GApps 8.1 (ARM64) Pico" just to see if that resolves your issue and, if you wanted, go with a larger package.
It could also be one of those little/minor things that went a bit wrong with the GApps you had flashed.
It doesn't happen often with me but, it has happened to me and even on an occasion or two where I had to redo a clean installation for the LineageOS and GApps a few times.
It could have been that specific date for the GApps release where you can just go with another GApps release date.
Or maybe you can also try MindTheGApps as many members do like them over OpenGApps. This is a personal preference thing too.
I always try to rule out the little things before looking at any of the bigger things.
I hope this was helpful for you and the best guidance I can really provide you without having the actual device myself.
Good Luck!
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Play Store says "Your device isn't compatible...." since moving to Lineage

I just flashed the unofficial 9.0.0 on to my Mi Mix 3 / perseus (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/development/unofficial-lineageos-16-0-perseus-t3929293) Everything's running great except for a weird anomaly with just one specific app, which I can no longer install as the Play Store tells me "Your device isn't compatible...." (The app in question: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.revolut.revolut&hl=en )
My device has been "compatible" for the last few months and the app release hasn't changed between yesterday & today during the time I flashed the new ROM. So I guess there must be information that my device is now reporting to the Play Store which for some reason deems it uncompatible with the requiremnts of the app.
I appreciate I'm on an "unofficial" build, but just wondered if anyone had any suggestions or a workaround? Incidentally this isn't to do with root as I'm deliberately not rooted nor do I have Magisk installed either..
Thanks,

steveharman said:
I just flashed the unofficial 9.0.0 on to my Mi Mix 3 / perseus.........
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I don't have this device myself but, I this typically points to a hunch I had, so I quickly looked it up and my hunch was correct.
That specific app has the following requirements...
Min: Android 4.4 (Kitkat, API 19)
Target: Android 8.1 (Oreo, API 27)
... that means it's specific to the apps compatibility. It's not compatible for Android Pie.
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
I don't have this device myself but, I this typically points to a hunch I had, so I quickly looked it up and my hunch was correct.
That specific app has the following requirements...
Min: Android 4.4 (Kitkat, API 19)
Target: Android 8.1 (Oreo, API 27)
... that means it's specific to the apps compatibility. It's not compatible for Android Pie.
Good Luck!
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Aha! Great detective work, thanks. So basically my ROM is too new for the app? What I don't quite understand though is that I came to Lineage from the current MIUI 10 on my Mi Mix 3, and that also seems to be Pie based? (https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-3-miui-10-global-stable-android-pie-download/) . The app was available in the store and worked fine on MIUI 10.
Cheers,
Steve

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Aha! Great detective work,.........
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This isn't an issue regarding LineageOS itself.
This is specific to the apps developer(s) not providing an app compatible with any Android P firmware (Stock and Custom).
Regarding any firmware that reflects the word "Based" just means that it mimics that Android version (in whichever way they developed it) but, the Firmware is registering on the Play Store as being within the the Min & Target API (Android Version) for compatibility.
If a Firmware is truly Android Pie (from source) then that specific app will not be compatible based upon the Android Firmware Version.
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Thanks for the explanation. Just curious; how did you find the information about their app targeting Oreo ? I couldn't find it in the store listing.
Steve

steveharman said:
Thanks for the explanation..........
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I just located the latest version of this app on the (following) APKMirror website...
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/revol...r-than-your-bank-5-12-1-android-apk-download/
... and If you scroll down a bit, you'll notice the 3rd group with the following information on it.
Min: Android 4.4 (Kitkat, API 19)
Target: Android 8.1 (Oreo, API 27)
That website is a very reputable one that has most up-to-date Play Store apps as long as it isn't a paid app. They won't list/provide/use any paid apps.
There's a few other ways, but that's the quickest one to locate certain information like that.
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[SOLVED] Ungoogled Lineageos

Hi,
Does someone know or can recommand an ungoogled Os (MicroG, floss app replacing base app, the less google fingerprints as possible) on a lineageos 18 base or very similar exist ?

Hello, you I would recommand you the best alternative (support-wise) : /e/ OS https://e.foundation/
It a very cleverly thought project and advanced, you can buy phones already with the os loaded (for you grandma) and it comes with micro g already in. There is even an account linked to the phone to save contacts and parameters.
It is ungoogled as much it can (clock server, dns server etc).
I would recommand installing it on a Samsung S9 or Fairphone as other phones are not having a support as quick as those (Android Q update and easy installer etc) .

Hi @Gabriel-Roger and thanks for your reply. I already check this option. But unfortunetly /e/ is not avalaible for my device. Moreover it has micro G currently i don't need anything about google or google play service. My whole apps came from Fdroid and don't need it. Finally i choose to use LineageOs on my phone with custom ungoogled settings find here and there.
For pple who are interested to tweak LineageOs i use :
GUIDE: How to avoid the Captive Portal Checkin to Google
Dear XDA community, this my first own thread and guide so please be forbear with me:) And i hope i choose the right section:) As the topic in the thread says it handles about the Captive Portal Checkin done by Android. So first some general...
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https://www.reddit.com/r/degoogle/comments/cldohl/how_to_degoogle_lineageos_in_2019/
In the futur will give a try to ubuntu touch when it will be avalaible for my phone or in a good GSI state.

A944684 said:
Hi @Gabriel-Roger and thanks for your reply. I already check this option. But unfortunetly /e/ is not avalaible for my device. Moreover it has micro G currently i don't need anything about google or google play service. My whole apps came from Fdroid without it. Finally i choose to use LineageOs on my phone with custom ungoogled settings find here and there.
For pple who are interested to tweak LineageOs i use :
GUIDE: How to avoid the Captive Portal Checkin to Google
Dear XDA community, this my first own thread and guide so please be forbear with me:) And i hope i choose the right section:) As the topic in the thread says it handles about the Captive Portal Checkin done by Android. So first some general...
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https://www.reddit.com/r/degoogle/comments/cldohl/how_to_degoogle_lineageos_in_2019/
In the futur will give a try to ubuntu touch when it will be avalaible for my phone or in a good GSI state.
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Hello, thank you very much for this link, I was looking for such a tutorial for a long time !
I tried to modify the file /system/etc/gps_debug.conf in order to remove A-GPS google server but I cannot modify this file even though I have magisk installed and a root file explorer that says it has root access.
Have you done such a thing ? How

yes depends of the file manager, one guy on xda recommand me mixplorer, you can find it here on xda. it works pretty well with this file manager.
Did you do the webview change with bromite ? i failed on this busybox not seems to work on lineage 18

A944684 said:
yes depends of the file manager, one guy on xda recommand me mixplorer, you can find it here on xda. it works pretty well with this file manager.
Did you do the webview change with bromite ? i failed on this busybox not seems to work on lineage 18
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Hello, tried with other file explorers but I got the same behavior, those system foldes must still be read only for me. I tried mixplorer but it doesnt work on my phone.
Regarding the webview, I only deactivated the app as I do not use it and it doesnot represents any risk by doing this.
Regarding the Captive portal, i have error that let me think that those commands are not working for LOS18.1.
It's like with the gps.conf, it does not exist. There is a gps_debug.conf file but it is not used.

You right i did the change on the gps debug file i didn't find the gps.conf....
Mixplorer works on mine maybe different rom we use ? on my way its LOs 18.1 by Andy.
For the captive portal i used the second part of the first link i gave you on XDA, works properly for me :
dhacke said:
For Android 8/9:
1. Open a terminal on your phone (via terminal apps).
2. Type the following command:
- su
- su
- pm disable com.android.captiveportallogin
- settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0
- settings put global captive_portal_server localhost
- settings put global captive_portal_mode 0
3. Then reboot your phone (via hardware buttons, system or terminal app).
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Regarding the webview, I only deactivated the app as I do not use it and it doesnot represents any risk by doing this.
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This mean you have no web browser ?

A944684 said:
You right i did the change on the gps debug file i didn't find the gps.conf....
Mixplorer works on mine maybe different rom we use ? on my way its LOs 18.1 by Andy.
For the captive portal i used the second part of the first link i gave you on XDA, works properly for me :
This mean you have no web browser ?
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Hi, Thanks for the other method regarding captive portal. I did it but I have no way to verify if it worked :/
Regarding the gps debug.conf, I still cannot modify it, I have tried updating magisk to version 22 but I still can't !
My Rom is Ivan meller 18.1 on Samsung S10
And yes I do have a webbrowser, I use Firefox installed through Aurora

[DISCONTINUED][GSI][11] LineageOS 18.x GSI (all archs)
Background: This is a natural continuation/extension of the LineageOS 17.x GSIs I've been making since November 2019. LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android, which is designed to increase performance...
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