[Q] Are Google Apps necessary to use location services? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone. I'd love to use some free rom without Google Apps but I realized all the services related to location needs Google Services, even if the app is not Google related.
For example, I can't share my location using Whatsapp, I can't use my GPS using Nokia Here Maps, I can't use Uber app, etc. My question is: is there a way to get around this or do I have to use Google Apps in order to use location services like these?
Right now I'm using Cyanogenmod 11 in a Sony Xperia SP. Thank you.

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[Q] GPS settings

Hi, is there any way to allow only Google maps to use my location, without other google apps gets allowed to use it anytime? I want to use gps on maps, but seems like location services and other google apps using gps drains my battery. I also have a rooted S3, with AOKP running.

[Q] s3 i9300 battery drain problem due to play services

battery consumed by google play services is almost half of it..i am really not able to understand what to do. i have searched forums regarding this but i did not understand exactly what to do.my phone became sluggish.its rooted stock firmware running 4.3 android.i am new to this.could any one help me out in resolving this issue.also i saw a solution which says update play services.how to update?
Use app called disable services from play store.
And turn off Google services
Press thanx if i helped you in anyway...
This would break google services right? So no more sync gmail and such?
No I m using it for a very long time and it doesn't affect any functionality for Gmail or play store.
Don't know about Google now.
If you use that just check after you disable a particular service.
Don't disable network location and fused location service they are needed for maps to work.
Press thanx if i helped you in anyway...
Sensamic said:
This would break google services right? So no more sync gmail and such?
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Disabling a critical service can have negative impact. I would recommend Greenify donation package for this since it only hibernates the service and it can start when needed. You will need xposed for Greenify's experimental feature to work
~ RazorMC
I don't know if this is related but I tried that app to disable services and disabled all the services in google play services.
Gmail and others didn't work, so I enabled them again just like it was before, but now I'm getting a "can't sync contacts" problem in the google account sync panel in preferences...
Seems only contacts is having problems when syncing. Everything else syncs perfectly.
What should I do?
I tried deleting my google account and then adding it again, but no luck.

[Q] List of apps that can be safely Greenifyed

Hi there.
I can't find it anywhere and the official thread is closed (so strange that there is no official thread in the official Greenify sub forum...)
SO.....where can I look it?
No results in the Search.
Tnx.
I can figure it out yourself. Don't greenify system processes and keep important instant messaging applications running.
Musicbee said:
I can figure it out yourself. Don't greenify system processes and keep important instant messaging applications running.
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My biggest issues come from system apps, such as these:
- Google App
- Google Play services...
- Google Play services (com.google.office process.gapps)
- Google Play services
- Samsung Link Platform Connectivity
- Samsung Cloud Data Delay
- Samsung Push Service
- Backup
- Bluetooth
I have 3 different "Google Play services", Bluetooth even if bluetooth it's turned off, and the Samsung Link there Ida a mysterious for me as I don't have the Samsung Link app installed, and then about 200mb of Google App!!!
Other Samsung backup apps are there but dunno if they can be Greenifyed.
They are all system, and about apps, I don't have any that I can Greenify (I keep WhatsApp, Facebook, and a widget for the clock/weather, but they are so minimum in relation to those system up here!!!
Please help understand if I can Greenify those system apps listed up here, or art least some.
Tnx a lot.
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You have some Samsung bloatware on your device, custom ROM would definitely help. Don't greenify Google services, stock Android doesn't run well without. I don't know what "Backup" and "Bluetooth" are in Greenify.
Try to keep all running unless you're willing to flash a ROM.
anyone know if is safe to greenify google photos ?
Musicbee said:
You have some Samsung bloatware on your device, custom ROM would definitely help. Don't greenify Google services, stock Android doesn't run well without. I don't know what "Backup" and "Bluetooth" are in Greenify.
Try to keep all running unless you're willing to flash a ROM.
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Yes,I use stock deodexed.
Backup has the Samsung backup icon, and Bluetooth I don't have any idea it's there as I have it turned off!!!
I would like to understand what it's safe to Greenify, and why can't I Greenify Google Play stuff, or if it's safe to Greenify the Samsung Link stuff as I don't even have the Samsung Link app installed
About apps, I have Google App that shows some time after using it and don't get out from the list automatically (so I imagine that Android doesn't close it) so it's shown as a Greenify-able app.
Also, if I Greenify an app like TapaTalk, will I restart from where I was in the forum browsing, or from beginning like if has been killed?
leap_ahead said:
anyone know if is safe to greenify google photos ?
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If you fine use it for photo sync or other online stuff, I think you can do it.
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@PIRATA! I use it for gallery
leap_ahead said:
@PIRATA! I use it for gallery
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So I think you could try.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G906K using TapaTalk
Hi, there!
This is the list of system apps greenified in my Moto G 2014 (XT1068).
It is a stock rom (5.0.2, no root). I've been like this for months and device works fine.
As my system is in Spanish, I had to translate some names into English, but I think you'll be able to understand.
Device manager (Motorola)
Download manager
Google account manager
Motorola Alert
Emergency alert
Media storage
Android System WebView
Google search
Device provisioning
OMA Client Provisioning
Android Work Assistant
Setup Wizard
Assist (Motorola)
Help
Bluetooth
Bubbles
Calc(Stock)
Camera(Motorola)
CaptivePortalLogin
Chrome
Print spooler
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.browserprovider
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
com.motorola.bu2go
com.motorola.latam.settings.extensions
com.motorola.multisimsettings
com.motorola.serviceDialingNumbers
com.qualcom.atfwd
HP Print Service add on
ConfigUpdater
Google initial setup
setup
Contacts
Mail
Downloads
DiagMdLog settings
Input device
Documents
Audio effects
Photos
Fused location
Gallery
Google Backup Transport
Google Cloud Print
Google Drive
Google One Time Init
Google Pinyin Input
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Kiosco
Google Play Music
Google Play Movies
Google Play Store
Google+
Voice recorder
Hangouts
Google Partner Installer
Certify installer
iWnn IME
Maps (Google)
Bowser messages
Google Korean input method
Google Hindi Input method
Motorola Migrate
Demo Mode
MotoCare
Motocare Int
Text to speech engine from Google
Motorola Contextual Services
Motorola One Time Init
Motorola OTA
Motorola notification
Optimizer Engineering Controls
Preset
Easy preset
Package Setup
Basic interactive screen saver
Photo Screensavers
CQA Test
QuickOffice
FM radio
Rescue add-on Motorola
FM radio service
DM service
Motorola System service
Exchange service
Motorola init services
Motorola services (version 1)
Motorola services (version 6)
Street view
TalkBack
Google keyboard
Translator
HTML viewer
VpnDialogs
YouTube
Good luck!
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
CLPose said:
Hi, there!
This is the list of system apps greenified in my Moto G 2014 (XT1068).
It is a stock rom (5.0.2, no root). I've been like this for months and device works fine.
As my system is in Spanish, I had to translate some names into English, but I think you'll be able to understand.
…....…………
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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You have practically greenified every App and service on the phone. Do you use it only for making calls?
Calls, SMS, whatsapp, mail (inbox by GMail), Internet browsing (opera mini mainly), games, social (face, xda, etc), and other stuff. It's amazing that you can do almost anything you want with most of the system greenified. It seems that some apps are not so necessary after all... Which app of my list wouldn't you greenify and why? Bye!
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CLPose said:
Calls, SMS, whatsapp, mail (inbox by GMail), Internet browsing (opera mini mainly), games, social (face, xda, etc), and other stuff. It's amazing that you can do almost anything you want with most of the system greenified. It seems that some apps are not so necessary after all... Which app of my list wouldn't you greenify and why? Bye!
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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Do you disable apps with Titanium Backup as well?
No. I've disabled some other apps with Debloater. I've never used TB, but I think you have to be root to use it. And I'm not. .
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Google location services / google play services

Hi guys,
i try to keep my phone free from google apps but due to requirements of some apps this is not 100% possible. some apps require at least google maps framework. one does not need to install gapps for that. instead you can just copy 2 files to your system (https://sdgsystems.com/blog/installing-google-maps-framework-aosp-android).
i was wondering, if there is a similar possibility to install google location services. again, this is a requirement of some apps like geohash droid. if there is none, i am willing to install google play services, but can anyone explain to me what this software/app does? does it connect to google / phone home / whatever? do i have to register an gmail account in order to activate it?
Thnx
aeryn

Cry out for help with GMS on Huawei

Hi All,
When I purchased my huawei p40 pro, I was digging in the forum and found some ways to install GMS. However the method I have used is not flawless, (I used this one) and I am starting to lose it. I wonder if there is any better option currenty which would solve the issues I am having :
- Can't run programs because of no Google security service e.g. Company programs, Mc Donalds
- Can't have push notifications of some programs like Discord, Gmail
- Can't have NFC feature for some programs e.g. Simple app.
- Can't add new google accounts to the device.
- Some other programs are just not starting properly, they close instantly or don't go further than loading screen.
Every help is appreciated.
Maybe you can try GSpace which is an APP container.
@merlinside
GMS ( read: Google Mobile Services ) is a basket of apps developed and copyrighted by Google. These apps require additional Google apps / services to get installed before to properly work, as these are: Google Account Manager, Google Servives Framework, Google Play Services, Google Play Store. The first three apps handle basic account services and add APIs, while the last app is the store itself.

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