Hi All,
When i was recently in the US i was given an HTC EVO VIEW. I have now taken it back with me to the UK but unsurprisingly my Google Play application is the US version. I am using the same Google Play account as i do on my Xperia Neo which is the UK version so the account isn't the problem.
I have factory reset the device in the UK and the 'Android Market' app that is preinstalled is still the US version (and so is the 'Google Play' app that it is updated into) which means that some apps are not available, some say they are not compatible due to location, and everything is in $$$ instead of £££.
I would greatly appreciate it if anybody knows of, or could work out, a solution. I am a bit of a novice at this so a bit more of an explanation may be needed than the avaerage person on these forums would require.
Thanks,
Matt
mattzkn said:
Hi All,
When i was recently in the US i was given an HTC EVO VIEW. I have now taken it back with me to the UK but unsurprisingly my Google Play application is the US version. I am using the same Google Play account as i do on my Xperia Neo which is the UK version so the account isn't the problem.
I have factory reset the device in the UK and the 'Android Market' app that is preinstalled is still the US version (and so is the 'Google Play' app that it is updated into) which means that some apps are not available, some say they are not compatible due to location, and everything is in $$$ instead of £££.
I would greatly appreciate it if anybody knows of, or could work out, a solution. I am a bit of a novice at this so a bit more of an explanation may be needed than the avaerage person on these forums would require.
Thanks,
Matt
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Root your phone, uninstall/delete Play store then install Play store UK version(Search in Google for APK)
Sent from my Slim Sexy Xperia Ray
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Hi people, I've fiddled my way around and managed to brick and unbrick my handset at least three times.
I'm currently running the latest stock UK Jelly Bean on my China Unicom SGS3
I'm trying to download things like Pandora, Skype, Snapchat etc
The don't show up on the handset search of google play
The show up on the pc version of google play, but say incompatable with this device
I've run market enabler, makes no difference to what I am doing
Any suggestions on where I am going wrong would be great.
I feel like I am finally at about 80% of where this handset should be, from the 2% of where it was when I bought it from China Unicom (fuktards)!
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Hi
I would recommend using a foreign mini sim. I hope you have one or an older one that can be clipped. I note that I need to pop mine in every couple of weeks to get updates on certain apps. Obviously, I don't get reception, but i get access to the right apps once I hook into wifi. Also a vpn couldn't hurt.
Cheers,
M.
Archie7878 said:
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Hi people, I've fiddled my way around and managed to brick and unbrick my handset at least three times.
I'm currently running the latest stock UK Jelly Bean on my China Unicom SGS3
I'm trying to download things like Pandora, Skype, Snapchat etc
The don't show up on the handset search of google play
The show up on the pc version of google play, but say incompatable with this device
I've run market enabler, makes no difference to what I am doing
Any suggestions on where I am going wrong would be great.
I feel like I am finally at about 80% of where this handset should be, from the 2% of where it was when I bought it from China Unicom (fuktards)!
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Hi to all At my wits end trying all sorts of tricks to get this tablet to work and was told to join this site as it is the best. Basically I bought a 7 inch tablet in Greece and it has a flavour of android on it that can't access the google app store. It uses something called 'slideme market' which is apparently like google apps. from all I've learnt I believe I have to put on a new standard version of android. I know it's called 'rooting' and thats about it ! Can anybody out there point me in the right direction or offer help please. I'm fairly new to all of this... including the use of forums ! I can get any tech info out of the system which is made by 'Crystalaudiovideo' but they tell me there are no plans to upgrade the software as it involves buying licences...Thanks guys :good:
Just ordered my rog phone from china and its on the way
I get to know from how recived the phone that they couldnt install google play and and google play service in there phones which is unfortunalte for me
Any one can help and instruct us how can we make it happen ??
Or in case ww frimware is avialable is there is way to install it in cn Rog phones?
Same
Same. I bought it here in China. I am gonna contact the ROG store on JD.com and post what they say.
Sweet device , but this prob is a huge pain in the arse.
Just try to found any solution from them
Thanks
abunhyan said:
Just try to found any solution from them
Thanks
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So this is what they said (loosely translated from Mandarin) :
"To comply with government rules on telecommunication and smart device usage and information handling, we can not provide or develop support for Google Play and associated services. Please understand. We appreciate your love for our devices."
Yayy
unfortunately i knew that will be the reply and for that i sold my chines ROG phone and reorder one from taiwan which is a world wide international phone with build in google play
abunhyan said:
unfortunately i knew that will be the reply and for that i sold my chines ROG phone and reorder one from taiwan which is a world wide international phone with build in google play
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It's confirmed that by the next update we will be able to enjoy Google apps. Check here:
https://zentalk.asus.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=52469&highlight=google
https://zentalk.asus.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=52357&highlight=google
But i think getting a Taiwanese version is even better.
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rogstate said:
So this is what they said (loosely translated from Mandarin) :
"To comply with government rules on telecommunication and smart device usage and information handling, we can not provide or develop support for Google Play and associated services. Please understand. We appreciate your love for our devices."
Yayy
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Asking them is useless to be honest they wouldn't know. They would tell you to consult with their repair center for further instructions. So i wouldn't take their word. We will be able to install Google services but it will take some time.
Is there an update on this matter?
My ROG phone (CN import) is about to arrive, and not being able to install Google Play Services etc. on it would be a big issue for me. With all my previous chinese phones (Huawei, Smartisan, Vivo NEX, etc) I have been able to somehow work around it through APK's or flashing, but this doesn't seem to work with this ASUS phone, correct?
Can anyone confirm what has been tried and failed?
Thanks a lot in advance for your support and input.
aolazaba said:
Is there an update on this matter?
My ROG phone (CN import) is about to arrive, and not being able to install Google Play Services etc. on it would be a big issue for me. With all my previous chinese phones (Huawei, Smartisan, Vivo NEX, etc) I have been able to somehow work around it through APK's or flashing, but this doesn't seem to work with this ASUS phone, correct?
Can anyone confirm what has been tried and failed?
Thanks a lot in advance for your support and input.
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Every Google installer 2 & 3 (chinese & english version) have been tried. Also installing all the required Google apks individually has also been tried, none of them work. A representative from Asus has confirmed that the current software version doesn't support Google services and we will have to wait for the next update which will support Google services as promised. Check my previous post with the links to Asus ROG phone forum there you will find the Asus representative feedback.
Rashad83 said:
Every Google installer 2 & 3 (chinese & english version) have been tried. Also installing all the required Google apks individually has also been tried, none of them work. A representative from Asus has confirmed that the current software version doesn't support Google services and we will have to wait for the next update which will support Google services as promised. Check my previous post with the links to Asus ROG phone forum there you will find the Asus representative feedback.
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we have the same phone and still waiting for a solution
Hi all,
Did anyone make any progress on this?
On my end I'm contsantly checking and posting on the official ASUS Zenforums (China), but no luck so far.
I'm getting quite desperate, as this 1000$+ phone is currently rather useless to me.
aolazaba said:
Hi all,
Did anyone make any progress on this?
On my end I'm contsantly checking and posting on the official ASUS Zenforums (China), but no luck so far.
I'm getting quite desperate, as this 1000$+ phone is currently rather useless to me.
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Patience is a virtue!. I suspect we will be getting Google services working properly with the next major update(Android Pie 9.0). Personally I have migrated from using Google apps and found alternatives.
You could use Nox on your PC, add your Google account to the VM, install your app, extract the apk, copy to your phone, then install the app there.
spoonerweb_com said:
You could use Nox on your PC, add your Google account to the VM, install your app, extract the apk, copy to your phone, then install the app there.
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Mmh, sorry for asking redundant questions, but how would this work?
It seems the issue is that the CN ROG phone doesn't support Google Framework, no APK's have worked so far. Other, none-GF apps run fine.
Would your method somehow cirumvent this issue, and would I be able to install Google Play and its related services on this phone?
Thanks a lot for your time and support.
This would make it so you could just side load the apps.
aolazaba said:
Mmh, sorry for asking redundant questions, but how would this work?
It seems the issue is that the CN ROG phone doesn't support Google Framework, no APK's have worked so far. Other, none-GF apps run fine.
Would your method somehow cirumvent this issue, and would I be able to install Google Play and its related services on this phone?
Thanks a lot for your time and support.
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Actually Google maps(without account login) & translate work fine without Google framework I have them installed on my device.
If you need all Google apps to work on your device there is a way for that but they wouldn't be working directly instead through an Emulator installed on the device. PM me if you need the instructions.
Otherwise if you need a good Google playstore replacement I would recommend "yalp store" & "aptoide" or apk mirror website.
Rashad83 said:
Actually Google maps(without account login) & translate work fine without Google framework I have them installed on my device.
If you need all Google apps to work on your device there is a way for that but they wouldn't be working directly instead through an Emulator installed on the device. PM me if you need the instructions.
Otherwise if you need a good Google playstore replacement I would recommend "yalp store" & "aptoide" or apk mirror website.
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could you please post the instructions here
sintboy2020 said:
could you please post the instructions here
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Check your inbox.
sintboy2020 said:
could you please post the instructions here
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could you please post the instructions here or to my mailbox ? Thanks !
To be honest, if you want to use Google Apps, dont get a CN device. You will save yourself from wasting time, and severe headaches. The model in HKG will support Google Apps out of the box. I am getting mine this weekend. I got a Huawei Tablet from CN, and never again will I get a CN device of any sort.
Rashad83 said:
Actually Google maps(without account login) & translate work fine without Google framework I have them installed on my device.
If you need all Google apps to work on your device there is a way for that but they wouldn't be working directly instead through an Emulator installed on the device. PM me if you need the instructions.
Otherwise if you need a good Google playstore replacement I would recommend "yalp store" & "aptoide" or apk mirror website.
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Hi !
I will be more than glad if you could please email me the instructions to use ROG CN version with Google Play Store and Apps as you wrote in your post:
Will this enable me to use/sync Google Contacts & calendar ?
thanks !!!!
Hey guys,
When i use google assistant, the URLs in use are from my country (Google.co.il) instead of searching in Google.com. i want to change that for various reasons.
Is it possible? and if so, how?
i'm using a rooted One Plus 7 Pro.
Im gonna risk ridicule and bump this once, hopefully now that it's the weekend someone can assist.