How to get rid of Playstore requirement for some apps? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Some of us do not install G**gle apps (incl Play). We use instead F-Droid and APKPure.
But some apps insist that they require Play... it's not a technical requirement, just one they throw in there, but it's a real problem as I am not going to install Play just for that.
Does anyone know of a Play 'placeholder' or 'simulator' which will satisfy this specious requirement? Or has anyone decompiled an app to remove this requirement?
Recommendations?

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BachuArg said:
This is not related specifically to Havoc.
Shouldn't you make a thread in another place?
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Apparently you haven't actually tried this. There is very little depth of knowledge about things Android, in general. We are fortunate here to have a competent dev and some competent users. This is rare.
It is unusual to not be at all dependent on G**gle, and I am happy to help with what I know about freeing yourself completely. But there are some catches, and the question I'm asking is the last one for me.
I can probably figure it out for myself, but when forced to do that I am not as inclined to share if sharing (or even trying) is not part of the ethos..
So can we can, or can we can't? :cyclops:

Quantumstate said:
Some of us do not install G**gle apps (incl Play). We use instead F-Droid and APKPure.
But some apps insist that they require Play... it's not a technical requirement, just one they throw in there, but it's a real problem as I am not going to install Play just for that.
Does anyone know of a Play 'placeholder' or 'simulator' which will satisfy this specious requirement? Or has anyone decompiled an app to remove this requirement?
Recommendations?
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Try MicroG. Your purpose will be solved without installing any GAPPS.

Quantumstate said:
So can we can, or can we can't? :cyclops:
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Always share helpful info.
I believe the response the person made was a legit argument basically being made to help direct you to find a better place with much higher odds of getting an answer (looks like you got it tho).
But that doesn't mean you can't ask or can't share. It's all up to you. Sharing knowledge is the foundation this forum has thrived in. Personally I hope nothing defers anyone to question that regardless of any responses made or not made.
And yes, this is an excellent dev. But he's here to help primarily with his area of expertise, which according to the thread title is with Havoc issues. He can't be relied upon to answer non ROM questions (yet he probably would if he knew).

@Quantumstate,
I had to move your question and the corresponding answers to a specific thread (your thread now) to "Android Development and Hacking Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" because the thread where you posted initially was not the best place to ask.
I have named the thread "How to get rid of Playstore requirement for some apps?" because I had to fill a subject (is mandatory) but feel free to edit the title yourself if it's not OK for you.
Also, I suggest you to read THIS THREAD by @Oswald Boelcke, you could eventually find some clues there. If not maybe Oswald Boelcke or any other members (developers or not) here should be able to help you in this new Q&A thread
Thanks for understanding
Wood Man
Senior Moderator

@Quantumstate I just realised that @Wood Man pinged me and pointed you to my thread. Feel free to ask me in my thread or certainly here whatever you want to know. But I assume you first have a lot of reading ahead.
Additionally to my thread, I'd like to drag your attention to some more XDA threads in this context. In these threads are also links to Github/Gitlab including excellent tutorials. If you want you'll be able to leave Google services or requirements in many although not all cases behind; however, it also depends of the ROM(s) you use. This means if you commence a discussion please also provide insight into details of your device, system and configuration.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/microg-unofficial-installer-t3432360
https://shadow53.com/android/no-gapps/
Last remark: On none of our devices, any Google service or application is installed. But all of our application run fine without and by the use of µG instead. The very few application, from which I expect push notifications, do receive them on time via GCM/FCM.
The one and only Google application, which I've installed, is the Google Play Store modified by Setalphia, the developer of above linked NanoDroid. It allows me easy access and updates of my applications purchased on Google PS respectively to conduct in-app purchases that I mainly do in order to support a good development and developer unless the developer offers different means of donation.

I knew we could count on you Oswald :highfive:

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New Be!

Hi, I am new to all this stuff. Where is a good place to go to learn how to, most of the post are experienced dudes, and I get lost in the lingo! Thx. I would also like to know if I actually rooted my phone. How can I tell! Thx! RF
rfanti said:
Hi, I am new to all this stuff. Where is a good place to go to learn how to, most of the post are experienced dudes, and I get lost in the lingo! Thx. I would also like to know if I actually rooted my phone. How can I tell! Thx! RF
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RF,
Well, we all started out with our first posts just like you, so you've already started on your journey.
My best advice would be to read around and research the topics that might interest you. If you post, try to give as much information as you can, be polite and respectful as you've already shown, and show thanks to those that have helped you.
You might want to start by looking into the topics listed in the Eris Roll-up Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756775 which should give you a good start on things.
There's lots of great folks here at XDA as well as other forums (such as AndroidForums, which you'll find many of these same folks, although XDA is much bigger and has more members).
If the forum search doesn't return what you are looking for, try using Google to help search the very same forum by doing a search such as "site:forum.xda-developers.com eris overclocking". This will often return results that the forum search will not, but the forum search also has other features and benefits too (search by poster, est.).
You can check if your phone is rooted in a couple of ways:
1. Download and install the free "Android Terminal Emulator" app, type in "su" (without the quotes, of course), and if the prompt changes from "$" to "#" then you are rooted.
2. Download and install the free "drocap2" screen capture app and try to run it. This app requires root and if you are indeed rooted, you will get a request from the "SuperUser" app asking you to "Allow" or "Deny" use of root (that's your indication that you are indeed rooted).
Welcome and cheers!

Looking for Android Developer for Simple Workout App.

Hello guys im Master Teacher of Fitness & Nutrition and Biomechanical analys of the human body.
What im looking for is for someone who can develope Android APPs for the Market.
The Application will be very simple will work offline just will have all writen the tricks how to get killer body not only abs and some tricks also all excercises will be shown and explained how to be done and when etc.
The main reason to want this is because there are already plenty apps like this but mostly in them are writen general things not the real one and not well explained.
i will not say here all but will be not FREE and both Me and the Developer will be happy on the final.
If someone is interested and have some time contact me and we can discusse it will explain more in P.M what is the general idea. And why the app will be prefered.
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Not a development thread. Moved to General.
tsalta said:
Hello guys im Master Teacher of Fitness & Nutrition and Biomechanical analys of the human body.
What im looking for is for someone who can develope Android APPs for the Market.
The Application will be very simple will work offline just will have all writen the tricks how to get killer body not only abs and some tricks also all excercises will be shown and explained how to be done and when etc.
The main reason to want this is because there are already plenty apps like this but mostly in them are writen general things not the real one and not well explained.
i will not say here all but will be not FREE and both Me and the Developer will be happy on the final.
If someone is interested and have some time contact me and we can discusse it will explain more in P.M what is the general idea. And why the app will be prefered.
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Do you still need this

Automatic Information Capturing

I am in process of developing an application and I was wondering if there is a way to capture users information automatically. I am drawing up a spec of application functions that I am going to have a dev team produce so I do not have app dev skillsets. That being said...
My idea was that if an user downloads an application, starts it, and the app is automatically populated with the users' phone number, name, etc any basic information automatically. Google pairs the phone with specific accounts that store such information so the data is there. I am looking for a less intrusive way and more user friendly way of creating accounts rather than direct social media login integration.
Is this something that is viable? or is it against data laws? or not possible?
Please let me know if you know of any existing methods, or if you think it is even impossible.
THANKS! :highfive:
Questions should be asked in Q&A forums, not Development forums.
Thread moved.
Archer said:
Questions should be asked in Q&A forums, not Development forums.
Thread moved.
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Thanks a lot! Now I will definitely not receive any feedback... How is this not a dev question... :silly:

APK extracted cannot run properly

Hi Everyone,
Am new here, nice to meet you.
I got a weird / silly question that dont have any clue everywhere.
I downloaded a game (with Unity 3d engine) from Play, extracted it to APK, removed the game and reinstalled using that APK. The game loaded up at the beginning but then froze.
I tried different APK extractors, my device was rooted, the game size in the app setting was 400MB when it was running good the first time, but reduced to 140MB after installed with the 90MB APK.
I suspect something was missing in the APK extraction but just cannot figure out what was causing that.
I can find the same app in a APK website and the 4XXMB XAPK downloaded from there worked without issue. Hence I believe it was sth about the reduced size.
Appreciate if anyone could shed some light. Once I can get rid of that, I will start my modding practice soon as I have already knew some approaches and practical steps.
Thanks
When modding you need to have the data for the app you installed prior also and the modded data has to be put in the same name file etc before opening modded apk
Don't really think you know what you are doing since it's been this was since android 5
toolhas4degrees said:
When modding you need to have the data for the app you installed prior also and the modded data has to be put in the same name file etc before opening modded apk
Don't really think you know what you are doing since it's been this was since android 5
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Hi toolhas4degrees, tks for your reply. My problem is I can't even get the exported apk working properly just by installing it right after exported, despite of modding anything...The game does start but then hung after passing the google game play service. The game data is also apparently smaller than the actual one installed from Play directly.
I googled a lot but could not see similar cases reported, would that be some sort of "protection" implemented by Unity to restrict the app being extracted completely?
jame507 said:
Hi toolhas4degrees, tks for your reply. My problem is I can't even get the exported apk working properly just by installing it right after exported, despite of modding anything...The game does start but then hung after passing the google game play service. The game data is also apparently smaller than the actual one installed from Play directly.
I googled a lot but could not see similar cases reported, would that be some sort of "protection" implemented by Unity to restrict the app being extracted completely?
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You have to pull the data from the stock install to your sd then mod then replace the data back into the phone.......
jame507 said:
Appreciate if anyone could shed some light. Once I can get rid of that, I will start my modding practice soon as I have already knew some approaches and practical steps.
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@jame507
Welcome to XDA. I hope you'll always get the support you require.
However, prior to your next posting please read the guidances that are stuck on top of every forum like
Note: Questions go in Q&A Forum
If you are posting a Question Thread post it in the Q&A forum. Technical discussion of Android development and hacking. No noobs, please. Device-specific releases should go under the appropriate device forum...
forum.xda-developers.com
and the others. I've moved the thread to Android Q&A as it didn't qualify for development.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Regards
Oswald Boelcke
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Help with writing Xposed module to bypass audio recording limits.

Hello all,
I am interested in writing an Xposed module to enable all Android audio recording apps to have the ability to record all types of audio regardless of if a given app tries to block it, and including phone calls. Is this the appropriate way to handle the goal here? I believe I have tracked down the function calls in the Android API that need to be spoofed to achieve this, but I am still struggling. If I share what I have so far, would it be appropriate to ask here? I am not even sure if Xposed is the right way to go about this. Perhaps it should be done using Zygisk?
Thank you.
David B. said:
Hello all,
I am interested in writing an Xposed module to enable all Android audio recording apps to have the ability to record all types of audio regardless of if a given app tries to block it, and including phone calls. Is this the appropriate way to handle the goal here? I believe I have tracked down the function calls in the Android API that need to be spoofed to achieve this, but I am still struggling. If I share what I have so far, would it be appropriate to ask here? I am not even sure if Xposed is the right way to go about this. Perhaps it should be done using Zygisk?
Thank you.
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@David B.
Prior to your next posting please read the guidances that are stuck on top of every forum like
Note: Questions go in Q&A Forum
If you are posting a Question Thread post it in the Q&A forum. Technical discussion of Android development and hacking. No noobs, please. Device-specific releases should go under the appropriate device forum...
forum.xda-developers.com
I've moved the thread to Android Q&A.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Regards
Oswald Boelcke
Senior Moderator
Hello.
I would like this!
Why just audio? What about video too?
What automated recording? I like it for VoIP and videoconferencing.
Oswald Boelcke said:
@David B.
Prior to your next posting please read the guidances that are stuck on top of every forum like
Note: Questions go in Q&A Forum
If you are posting a Question Thread post it in the Q&A forum. Technical discussion of Android development and hacking. No noobs, please. Device-specific releases should go under the appropriate device forum...
forum.xda-developers.com
I've moved the thread to Android Q&A.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Regards
Oswald Boelcke
Senior Moderator
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I apologize for the error. Even though I have been an XDA member for a while, I'm not one of the most active members, and therefore sometimes still struggle with navigating to the proper forum when asking questions. Thank you for pointing this out and correcting it.
timofonic said:
Hello.
I would like this!
Why just audio? What about video too?
What automated recording? I like it for VoIP and videoconferencing.
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Well, for video, there's really nothing that needs done that isn't already available in other Xposed modules. The only reason video recording would be blocked by an app is if it sets FLAG_SECURE, and there are already several Xposed modules that override it. Here is the one that I use on my phone: https://github.com/VarunS2002/Xposed-Disable-FLAG_SECURE
As for automated recording for VoIP and videoconferencing, that is outside the scope of what I would like to achieve with this module. Ideally, what I want this module to do nothing more than allows audio recording apps to access audio streams that they would not normally have access to. I am not sure if this is feasible though. Currently, all apps that have the ability to intercept audio streams that are not accessible through the Android API are closed source. The community needs an open source solution, and I would like to provide that, but I need help.
So, does anyone have an interest in this? Unfortunately I am kind of at a dead end until this is sorted out.
I'm very interested in this, but I'm not a developer unfortunately.
timofonic said:
I'm very interested in this, but I'm not a developer unfortunately.
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Thanks for your interest! If you know of anyone that is experienced with Xposed module development and would be willing to help me out, please pass this along to them.
Hello all! Is there still nobody with an interest in doing this?
I'm interested in this project as well, for change of that outdated VoIP recorder, but don't have any knowledge about it unfortunately, we have to somehow make more people know about this thread
Zoki88 said:
I'm interested in this project as well, for change of that outdated VoIP recorder, but don't have any knowledge about it unfortunately, we have to somehow make more people know about this thread
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Agreed! I have no idea how to get exposure for this thread though. If you have any ideas, please share!
David B. said:
Agreed! I have no idea how to get exposure for this thread though. If you have any ideas, please share!
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I can only try mentioning this thread with link in my posts i'll put in other threads as will asking people for something else, and also if i make my own thread for asking something, will mention this thread, i don't have other better idea than that
Zoki88 said:
I can only try mentioning this thread with link in my posts i'll put in other threads as will asking people for something else, and also if i make my own thread for asking something, will mention this thread, i don't have other better idea than that
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I think that would be very useful!
Is there any way to make this thread alive and bring some developers? With new android versions upcoming and new devices, we won't be able to use boldbeast voip recorder anymore, and there's literally not a single alternative app to it, even cube acr isn't that good, can't record discord, skype, zoom etc..
Zoki88 said:
Is there any way to make this thread alive and bring some developers? With new android versions upcoming and new devices, we won't be able to use boldbeast voip recorder anymore, and there's literally not a single alternative app to it, even cube acr isn't that good, can't record discord, skype, zoom etc..
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I'd love to invest time in this again, but unfortunately, my personal life is packed with other things that are limiting my free time to further investigate this at the moment.

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