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
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Hello,
I recently bought Asus MeMo Pad 10 Smart and I have slightly problem. When I set up an account on first account there are no updates for system apps in Play Store, but they are when I wipe everything and set up on my second account, there are plenty of updates (gmail, hangout etc.). But because I need to use first account I don't know how to fix it. I already update system to Andorid 4.2.1 and I have latest (?) version of Google Play services (4.4.52) and Google Play Store (4.6.17). I tried also to uninstall updates and install them again but without success. Does anybody know how to fix it?
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Dear all,
I am in my "experiment" of having a device as "Google Free" as possible. Right now I have my own server with ownCloud for contacts, calendar and files. Also, my own mail server. For APK I am using the noGapps project (which is no google free, but at least it is not propietary software), and everything works (almost) perfect. The only problem is that some (3rd party) apps won't work without google play services. So, I have tried to install the Google Play Services while controling its behaviour with XPrivacy module. However, I haven't managed to do it.
- As expected, just installing the APK as non system just provoques continuous FC.
- All flashable minimal GAPPS zips also include Google Play, Google Bookmarks Sync and other apps that I don't want.
Is there a way to install the Services, and only the services? And if possible, as a user APK
Thank you!
You can safely remove bookmark sync apks
But need to keep lib files + framework including gmscore and market apks
This is the most minimal gapps setup as per I know
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Thanks!
I flashed and removed everything except those you said and it seems working.
As an extra, Google Play was not installed while installed the GAPPs. I assume the NOGAPPs market installed made the system/installer think it was already intalled
PS: For some reason, the (Ofiicial) Chromecast app FC after installing the services (was working before). But the rest of Chromecast Enabled Apps work fine, so not a real problem.
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.
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.
Hi. Im into de-googling my samsung galaxy A-32, and the last google service (besides location services, but i wont remove that in case i need it) that i have yet to remove is also one of my biggest battery drains: Google play services.
When i removed it by ADB none of my apps worked in the background anymore. Every time i wanted to get a new notification i would have to unlock my phone and open the app to see if i got a message, nothing i do can make the phone send me a notification while google play services is out, so i had to get it back.
Is there a non google alternative? Why does the phone needs google services to do that instead of being a basic android feature?