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I recently rooted my phone and tried to install my Direct TV app to download some of my dvr but says it can because phone is rooted. Is there anyway around this? Anybody know of more apps that might cause the same problem.
blueis300 said:
I recently rooted my phone and tried to install my Direct TV app to download some of my dvr but says it can because phone is rooted. Is there anyway around this? Anybody know of more apps that might cause the same problem.
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You can get around it by using the root cloak xposed module. I don't think Softcard will work while rooted either but I could be mistaken about that.
I found a genie go apk but didnt work either. Obvious my search skills suck. Could you like me to what you are talking about?
blueis300 said:
I found a genie go apk but didnt work either. Obvious my search skills suck. Could you like me to what you are talking about?
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RootCloak Xposed module here
Their site is experiencing slow response time, so just be patient.
Once you dl the apk and install it will ask to enable it in Xposed, then you'll reboot and be set once rebooted-
I'm going real simple with the search.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
I never installed the su binary. I just rooted and renamed the apk. Is that good enough? I want to do as little as possible in regards to screwing with system files.
You need to install the binary just install SuperSU from the market. Then install findmyroot. It actually temp unroots on the fly just go back in when your done with the app that doesn't like root. Click the button and your rooted again. Super simple even a trained monkey could do it.
blueis300 said:
I never installed the su binary. I just rooted and renamed the apk. Is that good enough? I want to do as little as possible in regards to screwing with system files.
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Why do you need root? It sounds like you don't want to mess with your phone or install stuff. That's what people usually do when they get root.
If you really want to keep root, then you have already been given the best, easiest, and safest solution to your question. Install the XPOSED framework (http://repo.xposed.info/) and then install the RootCloak module (http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak).
This is a simple app to install GApps and disable items on your Kindle. This was tested on Fire HD 7 4th gen. I do not know the status on HD 6. but in theory it should work just fine. It doesn't make any MAJOR changes to where it would cause a non-booting system.
But with all things in the development world, you are taking a risk. I have tested this about 10 times on my own tablet.
Obviously, you need root for this. The only known way to root is via KingRoot.
The GApps install is a very minimal install to /system that fully works. It is no different than flashing a GApps package in recovery. I am also disabling updates for Play Store and Play Services. The method used is the ones referenced a few times in this forum. I am unable to find the original finder of this information so if you find the original source I will link that content appropriately.
Download Here
The safe way to disable ads on lockscreen and still use profiles or FreeTime is to run this command on every boot. "chmod 000 /data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/adunits"
Changelog:
v4: Fixed backwards logic in BootReciever to block or unblock ads on boot. Thanks @DoLooper for pointing out the bug
v3: Updated Gapps with combination found by @AlbusAngelus and the casting libs needed he found. Changed the layout to more material design
v2: Found bug with button not showing enabled. Found MAJOR bug with the pm block method of disabling ads on lockscreen. Found workaround
v1: Original Release
jmz said:
This is a simple app to install GApps, busybox, and disable items on your Kindle. This was tested on Fire HD 7 4th gen. I do not know the status on HD 6. but in theory it should work just fine. It doesn't make any MAJOR changes to where it would cause a non-booting system.
But with all things in the development world, you are taking a risk. I have tested this about 10 times on my own tablet.
Obviously, you need root for this. The only known way to root is via KingRoot.
The GApps install is a very minimal install to /system that fully works. It is no different than flashing a GApps package in recovery.
Right this minute I would like a tester or two before releasing publicly. There may be some items left on my device that is causing it to seem to work. I just need someone that has done nothing but root.
Just post here and I will PM you details.
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I have a fire HD7 just doing root right now
I'd be happy to give it a whirl. My Kindle is just sitting here on my desk right now, may as well do something with it.
jmz said:
This is a simple app to install GApps, busybox, and disable items on your Kindle. This was tested on Fire HD 7 4th gen. I do not know the status on HD 6. but in theory it should work just fine. It doesn't make any MAJOR changes to where it would cause a non-booting system.
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Right this minute I would like a tester or two before releasing publicly. There may be some items left on my device that is causing it to seem to work. I just need someone that has done nothing but root.
Just post here and I will PM you details.
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Nice tool! I would test it if I had not done everything manually. With GAPPS, do you block updates to Google Play Services by creating a directory in /data/app in order to keep version 6.0.99 which works?
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Would gladly test this for you. I've rooted my HD 7 using KingRoot
Updated OP
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This is a simple app to install GApps and disable items on your Kindle.
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Thanks for this! Does it install google framework 4.4.4 and a gps that supports latest playstore? Also, can we use it to RE-enable OTA, launcher, ads ? thx
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Thanks for this! Does it install google framework 4.4.4 and a gps that supports latest playstore? Also, can we use it to RE-enable OTA, launcher, ads ? thx
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Yes it allows you to renable each of those.
As for the Play Store. The version being installed is 5.5.8. the Google Services Framework is 4.0.4. I am looking into ways to make updates work. There is no reason why updates shouldn't work.
Updated app. Please read the notes about upgrading.
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As for the Play Store. The version being installed is 5.5.8. the Google Services Framework is 4.0.4. I am looking into ways to make updates work. There is no reason why updates shouldn't work.
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Is there a reason you choose Framework 4.0.4 over 4.4.4? Just curious as to why you choose it over 4.4.4, maybe some undesired effect I'm unaware of yet?
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Is there a reason you choose Framework 4.0.4 over 4.4.4? Just curious as to why you choose it over 4.4.4, maybe some undesired effect I'm unaware of yet?
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Its the one that I could get working. Using updated ones, I only got white play store with loading screen. Unless you have a combination that works with more updated ones.
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Its the one that I could get working. Using updated ones, I only got white play store with loading screen. Unless you have a combination that works with more updated ones.
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Are you saying with your combo you can let them update and they work?
Framework 4.4.4
Store 5.5.12
Play Services 7.0.99 - 034 --- Edit
Account Manager 4.4.4
This seems to work if you block updates for the store and services. The only issues I'm running into now is chromecast has stopped working correctly, and I had it working fine before root, and after initial root. Once I put playstore on it seemed to stop.
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Are you saying with your combo you can let them update and they work?
Framework 4.4.4
Store 5.5.12
Play Services 7.0.99 - 036
Account Manager 4.4.4
This seems to work if you block updates for the store and services. The only issues I'm running into now is chromecast has stopped working correctly, and I had it working fine before root, and after initial root. Once I put playstore on it seemed to stop.
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No they won't update because I disable updating when installing them. I will check chromecast tomorrow and see if it works
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No they won't update because I disable updating when installing them. I will check chromecast tomorrow and see if it works
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Well the setup I listed works okay without the white loading screen. If chrome cast works on the older stuff though I'm going to go ahead and roll it all back and freeze it there. Chrome cast functionality is pretty vital, as my Kindle was basically being used as a movie streamer, before the root break through. Thanks for checking into chrome cast!
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Well the setup I listed works okay without the white loading screen. If chrome cast works on the older stuff though I'm going to go ahead and roll it all back and freeze it there. Chrome cast functionality is pretty vital, as my Kindle was basically being used as a movie streamer, before the root break through. Thanks for checking into chrome cast!
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Don't get me wrong. I don't have that white loading issue with my tool. Only if I tried to update past what exists in my tool.
Just something I can think of is download the 4.4 gapps package like you would on AOSP and find the cast lib file and push it to /system/lib and see if that fixes it. I think it is libgcast.so. not 100% on that though. I know for a fact it has cast in the name
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Don't get me wrong. I don't have that white loading issue with my tool. Only if I tried to update past what exists in my tool.
Just something I can think of is download the 4.4 gapps package like you would on AOSP and find the cast lib file and push it to /system/lib and see if that fixes it. I think it is libgcast.so. not 100% on that though. I know for a fact it has cast in the name
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Oh I know , I'm just saying if you are already blocking updates with the tool as might as well go to 4.4.4 and newest playstore, because they are working with now without issue.
(Unless that's what's breaking chromecast) I'll check into the cast file when I get home, I'm at work for another 6 hours.
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Oh I know , I'm just saying if you are already blocking updates with the tool as might as well go to 4.4.4 and newest playstore, because they are working with now without issue.
(Unless that's what's breaking chromecast) I'll check into the cast file when I get home, I'm at work for another 6 hours.
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Can you toss me the 4 apks you used?
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Can you toss me the 4 apks you used?
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Absolutely, here they are.
And btw, your chromecast idea worked brilliantly. You could implement the install of those too perhaps? I don't know if everyone is as huge on casting as I am, but that was a lifesaver.
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Absolutely, here they are.
And btw, your chromecast idea worked brilliantly. You could implement the install of those too perhaps? I don't know if everyone is as huge on casting as I am, but that was a lifesaver.
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yeah i did. Updated OP
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yeah i did. Updated OP
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Just to confirm, tool now uses framework 4.4.4 and services 7.0.9.6 (or 9.9) and prevents them from updating? Thank you so much!
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Hi Guys,
i cannot seems to install Gapps, its just keep asking permission in chinese which obviously i don't understand, can anybody point me to right direction?, anyone have a full Gapps apk for manual install, it seem i can't install Gapps using Google installer
spiderclan said:
Hi Guys,
i cannot seems to install Gapps, its just keep asking permission in chinese which obviously i don't understand, can anybody point me to right direction?, anyone have a full Gapps apk for manual install, it seem i can't install Gapps using Google installer
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It's pretty straightforward, there are several apps that do this. You can search in Baidu.com for Gapps and the apk will show up. Install it, press the big button and there you go. You can also find several tutorials in Youtube, if you don't know how the app looks like.
Alternatively, here's another tutorial with a different app: http://en.miui.com/thread-17910-1-1.html
somehow i'm able to install Gapps using the installer, i don't know what i did to fix it, anyway its all good now, btw the link you gave is for device that is not bootloader locked
The minimum set of Gapps are very easy to install with the help of this tiny online installer. It's in Chinese, but it's intuitive.
ViAlexSt said:
The minimum set of Gapps are very easy to install with the help of this tiny online installer. It's in Chinese, but it's intuitive.
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This is the tools that i was using when trying to install Gapps, and after countless of failed effort, somehow it works on its own, i don't know what happened
For me NewGoogleInstaller works flawlessly on all firmwares, including the latest 7.2.4.
yeah, but now i'd like to know how can i set google playstore as a default app store instead of Mi app store
Everything is installed following the process but I can't download any apps from the app store..
rocketfans14 said:
Everything is installed following the process but I can't download any apps from the app store..
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You must update Google services
And Google Play at the same time.
ViAlexSt said:
You must update Google services
And Google Play at the same time.
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I did. Well, not exactly the 'same time' but I have updated them..Now, play store is just stuck at a loading circle screen.
rocketfans14 said:
I did. Well, not exactly the 'same time' but I have updated them..Now, play store is just stuck at a loading circle screen.
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Reboot your phone.
"At the same time" means can be done, but not necessarily.
rocketfans14 said:
Everything is installed following the process but I can't download any apps from the app store..
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Same here first time, but removed Google*, installed them again and it started working. I rebooted after Google login, Xunlei engine was disabled and download limit set to Unlimited.
it seem that after you login to playstore, you need to wait for a while for it to sync in order for you to be able to download apps, otherwise you'll get unable to contact server error message
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Reboot your phone.
"At the same time" means can be done, but not necessarily.
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Gotcha. Rebooting didn't change anything at first but I just kept rebooting (..a lot) and it seems to work now.
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P.Kosunen said:
Same here first time, but removed Google*, installed them again and it started working. I rebooted after Google login, Xunlei engine was disabled and download limit set to Unlimited.
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I can't find Xunlei engine.. But rebooting (numerous times) seems to work now.. Just hope it stays that way...
Xunlei engine is in Downloads apps settings.
spiderclan said:
Hi Guys,
i cannot seems to install Gapps, its just keep asking permission in chinese which obviously i don't understand, can anybody point me to right direction?, anyone have a full Gapps apk for manual install, it seem i can't install Gapps using Google installer
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the google installer worked to install the apps but they couldn't establish a connection to the servers. I had to restore my playstore and google apps from a titanium backup file I had and then it would work. So anyone not able to get on google apps try installing old titanium backups, it may work.
One thing to note with all of these is sometimes it just needs time.
After all, the play services and framework often have to register with Google and also update themselves (you're not guaranteed to get the most up to date version for each even with the installer).
I installed mine and they registered fine. But as soon as I tried to download an app from the play store I got weird errors.
Left it a day and boom, worked fine.
As phone boot up,I just got tons pop-ups of "Google Play Services has stopped working""Google Play Store has stopped working"
MM,with root.
featzhang said:
As phone boot up,I just got tons pop-ups of "Google Play Services has stopped working""Google Play Store has stopped working"
MM,with root.
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the lack of information makes it really hard to help you in any way.
First of all, there's actually no root for MM.
Dirty or clean flash?
Which version did you flash?
how did you flash it?
toxic_garden said:
the lack of information makes it really hard to help you in any way.
First of all, there's actually no root for MM.
Dirty or clean flash?
Which version did you flash?
how did you flash it?
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32.1.A.1.163 with flashtool,dirty flash.I get root by flash supersu
featzhang said:
32.1.A.1.163 with flashtool,dirty flash.I get root by flash supersu
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Are you sure root is working? I'm pretty sure it's not possible yet?
kevinwu128 said:
Are you sure root is working? I'm pretty sure it's not possible yet?
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I'm sure it's working,get new kernel here and get a twrp with it
toxic_garden said:
the lack of information makes it really hard to help you in any way.
First of all, there's actually no root for MM.
Dirty or clean flash?
Which version did you flash?
how did you flash it?
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And I get logcat for it.
java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to create application com.google.android.finsky.FinskyApp: java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'void android.app.AppOpsManager.checkPackage(int, java.lang.String)' on a null object reference
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dirty flash
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yeah.....no. I know it's pretty convenient to keep all the app- and systemsettings and stuff, but dirty flashing MM over LP is going to mess up your system very likely. Even if you wipe cache and stuff, it just doesn't run any stable at all. So do yourself a favour and install clean.
Also, before installing TWRP and Custom Kernel, you might wanna try if your problem already exists with stock kernel and recovery. I didn't know there was any option for root w/ unlocked bootloader, so i can't say anything about the stablity of it.
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yeah.....no. I know it's pretty convenient to keep all the app- and systemsettings and stuff, but dirty flashing MM over LP is going to mess up your system very likely. Even if you wipe cache and stuff, it just doesn't run any stable at all. So do yourself a favour and install clean.
Also, before installing TWRP and Custom Kernel, you might wanna try if your problem already exists with stock kernel and recovery. I didn't know there was any option for root w/ unlocked bootloader, so i can't say anything about the stablity of it.
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Problem occurs both stock and custom,well I'll try wipe and flash it.
If you haven't wiped yet, try this. I dirty flashed from LP to MM using the FTF and this is how I got the play services to stop asking for an update so it might work for you too.
1) Uninstall updates for Google Play Services and let it revert to the copy in /system
You'll need to make sure you don't have Google Play Services listed as a device administrator first (android device manager, smart lock, Gmail on exchange, etc.)
2) Clear app data for both Google Play Services AND the Play Store app (this is crucial!)
3) Load up Play Store again and let it update Google Play Services.
It may take a few times forcing a Play Services update but it should work.
hipsterfont said:
If you haven't wiped yet, try this. I dirty flashed from LP to MM using the FTF and this is how I got the play services to stop asking for an update so it might work for you too.
1) Uninstall updates for Google Play Services and let it revert to the copy in /system
You'll need to make sure you don't have Google Play Services listed as a device administrator first (android device manager, smart lock, Gmail on exchange, etc.)
2) Clear app data for both Google Play Services AND the Play Store app (this is crucial!)
3) Load up Play Store again and let it update Google Play Services.
It may take a few times forcing a Play Services update but it should work.
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No luck,still crashing
My phone has YouTube version 12.16.16 installed when the newest version in the Play Store is 12.19.56.
However the YouTube page in the play store does not show an Update button, just an Open button.
I downloaded the latest version APK, but I'm getting an "App not installed" error message while trying to install the APK.
After doing some google searching I reset app preferences, cleared cache of the Play Store and the Play Services apps and restarted the phone. Afterwards I'm still getting an error while installing the APK.
Any advice?
tomerstern said:
My phone has YouTube version 12.16.16 installed when the newest version in the Play Store is 12.19.56.
However the YouTube page in the play store does not show an Update button, just an Open button.
I downloaded the latest version APK, but I'm getting an "App not installed" error message while trying to install the APK.
After doing some google searching I reset app preferences, cleared cache of the Play Store and the Play Services apps and restarted the phone. Afterwards I'm still getting an error while installing the APK.
Any advice?
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i had a similar problem with O, i think i removed youtube from system to fix it
AL_IRAQI said:
i had a similar problem with O, i think i removed youtube from system to fix it
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What do you mean by remove from system?
tomerstern said:
What do you mean by remove from system?
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Deleted it entirely so it isn't a system app. Are you rooted? Remove it with titanium backup and reinstall from the play store
crixley said:
Deleted it entirely so it isn't a system app. Are you rooted? Remove it with titanium backup and reinstall from the play store
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As mentioned in the topic, my device is not rooted. Any way to do it without rooting my device?
tomerstern said:
As mentioned in the topic, my device is not rooted. Any way to do it without rooting my device?
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Ah sorry.. you could try uninstalling updates from settings/apps and then updating again in the play store
Could you please guide me further? Are you running android O?
I entered apps info from the settings and could not find an uninstall updates button. I would expect the button to appear in the play store on the YouTube page, but it does not.
tomerstern said:
Could you please guide me further? Are you running android O?
I entered apps info from the settings and could not find an uninstall updates button. I would expect the button to appear in the play store on the YouTube page, but it does not.
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Under apps it is the "disable" button. It will ask if you want to uninstall updates, click OK and let it disable.
Now reenable it and install update from play store
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Ah sorry.. you could try uninstalling updates from settings/apps and then updating again in the play store
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When I disable YouTube it just gets disabled. I do not get asked any questions. I still do not know how to get updates.
Anybody has an advice?
Not any app should be disabled. It's hard to tell as we don't know all modifications you did to your system. It seems to be working for everyone.
Factory reset and done...
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Not any app should be disabled. It's hard to tell as we don't know all modifications you did to your system. It seems to be working for everyone.
Factory reset and done...
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You have no idea what I'm talking about obviously
On earlier versions (not sure about on O), when you disable it'll ask you if you want to uninstall updates. You can then re-enable and reinstall the updates.
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Anybody has an advice?
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If you don't want root, flash twrp with fastboot, boot to twrp recovery, mount system, use twrpfilemanager to delete YouTube, use twrp to install stock recovery.img, boot system and install YouTube from playstore.
First you can try to download YouTube.apk from apkmirror.com and try updating manually.
Edit, sry you tried that already.
Good luck, root makes life easier
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You have no idea what I'm talking about obviously
On earlier versions (not sure about on O), when you disable it'll ask you if you want to uninstall updates. You can then re-enable and reinstall the updates.
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Keep calm. I didn't read your message.
What I am saying is that no apps should be disabled (not only YouTube) and that finally a factory reset would solve the problem.
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Keep calm. I didn't read your message.
What I am saying is that no apps should be disabled (not only YouTube) and that finally a factory reset would solve the problem.
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That would take a lot longer than what I suggested. A full reset vs a two second fix.
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That would take a lot longer than what I suggested. A full reset vs a two second fix.
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Twice you quote my whole post but only answer the part you are interested in.
The suggestion that I gave after yours to re-enable all apps is valid whatever you say and includes your ''two seconds fix''.... I brought this to his attention because he's still asking for help.
So if your fix doesn't work OP can try this and ultimately factory reset.
Wow I don't intend to explain 3 times a so simple post. Take your time to read...
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Twice you quote my whole post but only answer the part you are interested in.
The suggestion that I gave after yours to re-enable all apps is valid whatever you say and includes your ''two seconds fix''.... I brought this to his attention because he's still asking for help.
So if your fix doesn't work OP can try this and ultimately factory reset.
Wow I don't intend to explain 3 times a so simple post. Take your time to read...
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Are you on your period
rchtk said:
Twice you quote my whole post but only answer the part you are interested in.
The suggestion that I gave after yours to re-enable all apps is valid whatever you say and includes your ''two seconds fix''.... I brought this to his attention because he's still asking for help.
So if your fix doesn't work OP can try this and ultimately factory reset.
Wow I don't intend to explain 3 times a so simple post. Take your time to read...
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Nice bull****ting with your factory reset, lol
I was on O and had the new updated youtube tabs. After resetting it back to 7.1.2 the tabs didn't appear. Deleted the app from system with no luck.
Can you clarify on how you think a factory reset would solve this?
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Nice bull****ting with your factory reset, lol
I was on O and had the new updated youtube tabs. After resetting it back to 7.1.2 the tabs didn't appear. Deleted the app from system with no luck.
Can you clarify on how you think a factory reset would solve this?
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YouTube DP3 now