Do you hate Google Play Services and would rather not install it?
It's a well known fact that Google Play Services is a battery-eating monster, which cannot be tamed in any easy way.
Many prefer to simply get rid of it and forget about it, just like me!
This module is in no way a replacement for Google Play Services!
Some apps show annoying dialogs saying you need to install it, but in reality the app doesn't always require it (Snapchat is a good example).
This module disables the error dialog and notification APIs from Google and replaces them with nothing.
You can find the compatible apps list HERE.
Enjoy Google Play Services-free experience!
Compatible with all Android versions from 2.3 'Gingerbread' to 5.0 'Lollipop'.
Download: This App Will Run Without Google Play Services on Xposed Module Repository
Donations welcome! (via the donation button here on XDA)
XDA:DevDB Information
This App Will Run Without Google Play Services, Xposed for the Xposed Framework
Contributors
XspeedPL
Xposed Package Name: xeed.xposed.dngmod
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2015-03-14
Created 2015-03-14
Last Updated 2016-03-07
Apps reported to work:
Maps
My Vodafone
Skyward
Snapchat (first login requires Google Play Services, can remove it after)
Viber
Apps reported to NOT work:
Gmail (alternative: CloudMagic)
Inbox
YouTube (alternative: Viral)
Already loving the idea about this. Have a list of which apps besides Snapchat? Would be nice if Google apps can get bypass this like voice.
Zaiaku said:
Already loving the idea about this. Have a list of which apps besides Snapchat? Would be nice if Google apps can get bypass this like voice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sadly, no. I made this just with Snapchat in mind
But keeping a list of supported apps is a good idea, I'll try to find as many as I can.
cool
this is an amazing idea bcz google play service drain my battery
what do you advice me uninstalling it or freezing it ?
vip57 said:
this is an amazing idea bcz google play service drain my battery
what do you advice me uninstalling it or freezing it ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I personally uninstalled it and removed all traces of it from my phone.
Because YouTube app doesn't want to work, I installed Viral instead.
What if I installed Google play services, and I wanted to use Location or GPS, would that handle it ?
futchy4u said:
What if I installed Google play services, and I wanted to use Location or GPS, would that handle it ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This module isn't a replacement for Google Play Services (yet?).
However my phone's (XSP) GPS and aGPS works flawlessly without it somehow.
I was thinking of making this module simulate some functions in the API, but those are future plans.
nice idea! but it does not work with gmail? i still get the error message. i wish it could work with gmail and play store.
welp, restored my rom backup for now. still looking forward for future updates
this could be module of the year 2015 if this module can replace play services
XspeedPL said:
This module isn't a replacement for Google Play Services (yet?).
However my phone's (XSP) GPS and aGPS works flawlessly without it somehow.
I was thinking of making this module simulate some functions in the API, but those are future plans.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does maps work without google play services?
Btw an awesome module
Sent from MicroTitan
How can I removed play service?
I9100 Tapatalk, RR 5.0.2 Lollipop
koradiavatsal said:
Does maps work without google play services?
Btw an awesome module
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maps work even without this module without Google Play Services
089man said:
How can I removed play service?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First, you remove all updates from Google Play Services.
Then, you can use an app like THIS ONE to remove the system app.
Inbox doesn't work :crying:
Really nice idea however I can't live without gmail though
Viber is working when I deleted play services though
zach_95 said:
Really nice idea however I can't live without gmail though
Viber is working when I deleted play services though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm sure there are better alternatives for a Google Mail client than Gmail
XspeedPL said:
I'm sure there are better alternatives for a Google Mail client than Gmail
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Never thought that heh. I'll test out more apps
zach_95 said:
Never thought that heh. I'll test out more apps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah! In example, Viral is a cool alternative for the laggy YouTube app
XspeedPL said:
Yeah! In example, Viral is a cool alternative for the laggy YouTube app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool! Maybe you can edit in op and write alternative apps too that way people wouldn't be too hesitant.
XspeedPL said:
This module isn't a replacement for Google Play Services (yet?).
However my phone's (XSP) GPS and aGPS works flawlessly without it somehow.
I was thinking of making this module simulate some functions in the API, but those are future plans.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks Bro,
Good luck, i'm gonna try it anyways, and I hope you could completely replace google services
Related
Hello All
This isn't my creation. I've found this little yet useful app for everyone. It can disable any system or non-system services fully.
Means, it won't eat battery and ram. Enjoy!
Disable Services
Thanks man! I hope this really works!
crisout said:
Thanks man! I hope this really works!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This really works man. Just disable the services which are always running. Keep the other services intact. You can check those services running in the apps running tab. After disabling those go check the running apps tab, you'll rejoice
Why would you like to diable google services? If you do this Play Store and updates wont work properly.
kinglauryl said:
Why would you like to diable google services? If you do this Play Store and updates wont work properly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly!
Aren't these services essential?
AmG77 said:
Exactly!
Aren't these services essential?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want to use google services then this thread isn't for you guys. I don't use location service all the time so I want it to sleep when i'm not needing it. But it doesn't sleep at all no matter what you disable. This is the solution.
Hello,
I wish to use Android without Google. I mean, android without any google apps (gapps pack) installed just after flashing AOSP rom. I already identify and tested all alternatives apps of Google apps I used. I use already the alternative android market F-Droid. However, before use Android without Google, I want to know feedback of users that already do it. In particular about my question:
What are the constraints, bugs and disadvantages while using Android without Google installed?
Thanks
F droid is a good alternative but of course you have less apps
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
jonathanxx1 said:
F droid is a good alternative but of course you have less apps
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, you have less apps
There are fewer apps, and they work great but you may need to look for other services to replace Google's unless you want to run the web apps (see Gapps Browser). An excellent choice is owncloud: see http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/2013/11/26/an-android-without-google/ for a short guide to replacing contact, calendar, todo and password sync.
I think the major downside is losing the advanced location functionality and push notifications available to apps that use Google Play Services. On the other hand your battery may thank you for not using it. Xmpp based messaging apps are a little battery hungry but not too bad. I've been using CM without Gapps for ages, and it works fine, but I'm hoping OmniROm will be more friendly.
jonathan and thmls : off initial topic
dab : nice feedback, great link
Android without Google (no gapps)
No Gapps project on XDA : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715375
Hi guys, has anyone seen a list of all Google apps and services that can be disabled or deleted? I love the skinned ROM on my phone and all the features, I've started disabling and uninstalling as much Google as I can.
Hey it's ridiculous to buy a Google android device and not use the apps that are considered the advantage of android on other OSes. But a good alternative to Google play is amazon appstore
Sent from my GT-I8190 using Tapatalk
I disagree. When Google branded Android phones had a smaller market share, I would say there was more choice, you could avoid Google. Now that they dominate smartphone sales and change their policies it's different. It's becoming a monopoly and we are losing that choice.
Yeah I did try the Amazon app store, re-downloading it now to give it another go...
philippe734 said:
Hello,
I wish to use Android without Google. I mean, android without any google apps (gapps pack) installed just after flashing AOSP rom. I already identify and tested all alternatives apps of Google apps I used. I use already the alternative android market F-Droid. However, before use Android without Google, I want to know feedback of users that already do it. In particular about my question:
What are the constraints, bugs and disadvantages while using Android without Google installed?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
a lot of paid apps with lvl license control wont work without gapps
Problems
From the author of the No Google apps project:
MaR-V-iN said:
Android without Google apps have several problems:
Some apps do not install because of missing Google Maps API
Some apps fc at startup bacause of missing Maps API or market license check issues
Some apps hardcoded links to several Google Apps and therefor fc or react unexpectedly on certain cases.
No access to Play Store (i tried nearly every alternative market, but nothing is as good for free apps as play store) Meanwhile, F-Droid provides nearly everything you need
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why not just use 1Mobile Market. Completely legal play store alternative. Even has all the Google apps like maps and Google services if you so desire. (defeats the purpose I know). I went this route as I want total control of my devices. Google has got out of hand with their apps and Play Services Framework and whatever else they cram in. The apps on 1Mobile Market are more up to date than the Amazon App store also which sometimes can be multiple versions behind. So just flash AOSP, grab the 1Mobile Market APK (Google it) and go to town.
Sent from my Nexus 10
Please post any apps you have all discovered aside from the play store.. private developed on dev sites or elsewhere. Im sure there are some great apps out there we are all missing
DLD23 said:
Please post any apps you have all discovered aside from the play store.. private developed on dev sites or elsewhere. Im sure there are some great apps out there we are all missing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
F-droid appstore is full of apps, I liked the ascii cam app from the F-droid store~
Also xposed framework, if you don't know already~
Aronuser said:
F-droid appstore is full of apps, I liked the ascii cam app from the F-droid store~
Also xposed framework, if you don't know already~
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I really want to say 100% no and never install gapps again.
I have an GT-I9195. I love F-droid (store).
One thing i'm looking for tho is, a 100% working rom opensource only (AOSP etc), with Openpdroid/pdroid.
Any tips are very, very welcome
So you can really get by without play store? If I have titanium backup can I keep some apps from play store and detach?
The new Google Play Services 5.x keeps our device awake which results in battery drain.
Install Autorun Manager from Google Play Store and deactivate all SystemUpdateService$Receivers in Google Play Services.
Haven't DeepSleep problems for a week now. Read somewhere else that Google Play Services checks permanently for current Android version in Custom Roms.
Bender80 said:
The new Google Play Services 5.x keeps our device awake which results in battery drain.
Install Autorun Manager from Google Play Store and deactivate all SystemUpdateService$Receivers in Google Play Services.
Haven't DeepSleep problems for a week now. Read somewhere else that Google Play Services checks permanently for current Android version in Custom Roms.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/66894/
A new CM version from johnnysylt should fix this problem
Before I deactivate all SystemUpdateService$Receivers in Google Play Services, may I know if it can be reversed?
Bender80 said:
The new Google Play Services 5.x keeps our device awake which results in battery drain.
Install Autorun Manager from Google Play Store and deactivate all SystemUpdateService$Receivers in Google Play Services.
Haven't DeepSleep problems for a week now. Read somewhere else that Google Play Services checks permanently for current Android version in Custom Roms.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Live Evil said:
Before I deactivate all SystemUpdateService$Receivers in Google Play Services, may I know if it can be reversed?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes
Thank you Bender80.
This can also be done in Rom Toolbox- JRummy app, in Auto Start manager. Long press on Google Play Services, hit Advanced, and knock off those permissions.
Thanks for the heads up
Are there any other permissions you would suggest stopping?
Sent from above using Xparent Tapatalk
New CM build contains a fix for that problem. I think it works. Other user mentioned in CM thread that battery drain is gone caused by Play Services. Don't know if it's fixed in other Custom Roms.
I usually don't revoke any permissions. Sometimes they have too many affects on other apps. Afterwards you can't remember what you have changed, if something doesn't work as normal. But this battery drain was a pain in the ***.
PiggyFlooper said:
This can also be done in Rom Toolbox- JRummy app, in Auto Start manager. Long press on Google Play Services, hit Advanced, and knock off those permissions.
Thanks for the heads up
Are there any other permissions you would suggest stopping?
Sent from above using Xparent Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have a Galaxy Ace GT-S5839i on stock Gingerbread 2.3.6 with Google Play Store v4.0.27, which keeps auto-updating itself despite uninstalling the updates (to free up my internal memory) many times.
How can I stop/disable the update of Google Play Store?
veloo said:
i have a Galaxy Ace GT-S5839i on stock Gingerbread 2.3.6 with Google Play Store v4.0.27, which keeps auto-updating itself despite uninstalling the updates (to free up my internal memory) many times.
How can I stop/disable the update of Google Play Store?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
[TRICK] How to stop Google Play Store self update - easy!
you can Disable Background Data on System Settings...
halnovemila said:
[TRICK] How to stop Google Play Store self update - easy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thank you very much... ingenious solution :good: hopefully all my google bloatware updates can be blocked this way.
not only was play store update taking another 15m, but there was another garbageware silently installing called play services taking up over 50m and not just disk-space but cpu started to crawl too
eiPeiDweP said:
you can Disable Background Data on System Settings...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i did try that, but eventually at sometime i'd need to enable background data for syncing my contacts & calendar, which are the only two things i use in google.
wonder why google can't create simple apps without trashing the entire android eco-system? hopefully amazon phones might give them some competition.
veloo said:
thank you very much... ingenious solution :good: hopefully all my google bloatware updates can be blocked this way.
not only was play store update taking another 15m, but there was another garbageware silently installing called play services taking up over 50m and not just disk-space but cpu started to crawl too
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Veloo,
yes, indeed the same trick can be used to prevent too the update of Google Play Service, as I posted here:
[TRICK] How to avoid Google Play Service update
Though some people say that Google Play Service isn't *really* a core service as stated by Google.
The fact is that Google Play Service provides a set of functionalities that any apps might want to use or even need to use in order to function properly.
But that's completely up to how the app is been written by the developer; so in case Google Play Service is uninstalled some apps can work properly without a issue, others might show some minor issues that still doesn't prevent the app to perform its main task, others might not work at all.
But, according to what I've read, mainly all system apps and even Google Play Store aren't badly affected by the absence of Google Play Service.
Anyway here is a good hint from xda-developers recognized contributor marcussmith2626
marcussmith2626 said:
What I used to do was uninstall the Google play services
Then open YouTube
It will say you have to install Google play services
Click the link to install it & it will allow you to download it from the playstore
You can then move or link it to sd card with link2sd
I prefer always having the latest versions of apps as they tend to eliminate bugs - yes it might be a larger file size but you can move or link the apk to sd
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thank you again! i've managed to survive without play services so far. I definitely do not update apps, unless they become smaller. I don't need bloatwares with more features. I also replace apps, soon as I find a smaller app! and so i find myself moving away from all the google apps.. far better, simpler, smaller & more efficient alternatives. and to think Iwas one of the early google adopters. those old google apps were so much smaller in size, in kb really
First thanks for the starting this thread to get complete solution on how to stop automatic apps updates on android smartphone. After reading all comment i have done this and get the full result on this..
sad google updates have become so big that my phone just doesn't have the space! #TBTF #Bloatware
thankfully i've survived so far without google play services..