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[Android Apps and Games] NAZUnlimited:
this project is amazing. i've been testing it for almost a week , on android 4.4.4, partial gapps free device (i couldnt remove all gapps because without some, the lockscreen and keyboard wouldnt work). only removed googlecontactssyncadapter, google backup transport, google feedback, google login service, google one time initializer, google partner setup, google services framework, google play services. i leaved untouched the setup wizard (i think without this first boot pre-setup app's configurations, my device wont enable lockscreen under any circumstances), gmail, youtube and playstore.

End results - with latest update, gmail, youtube and playstore (all latest versions) are working without any problem (gmail sync sometimes enters a 1 minute loop but its only an one minute and an occasional situation , so no problem) and playstore is able to notify about updates and apps can be downloaded from play store. battery last longer than with full gapps, cpu is not under medium/heavy usage anymore, microG GmsCore doesnt use as much cpu/ram as google gms (hell, it barelly uses 3 to 5 megs of ram) and the device is so much fluid than it was with gapps core. so in my opinion, microG GmsCore even in alpha, is waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than google gms core. so, MaR-V-iN, you are the best!!!

btw, i am currently using apple wifi backend for location, is another location backend better than this one?
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
I believe that MaR-V-iN only posts signed builds when he feels the changes warrant and those builds are linked to off the post that started this thread. I believe that each of those builds will have a version bump too.

So if you want the latest, use the automatically generated build based on the most recent commit. If you want something more stable, wait for MaR-V-iN to bless a new build.

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My casual observation is that the Apple and Mozilla backends both work reasonably well in my suburban environment. But both require a network connection to work and I usually run with data turned off, thus the reason for the two backends I wrote that use on-phone databases.

You can run multiple backends and the framework will report the position with the smallest position uncertainty. In the case of the Apple and Mozilla backends it seems they have similar uncertainty values so I would use one or the other but not both.
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
My casual observation is that the Apple and Mozilla backends both work reasonably well in my suburban environment. But both require a network connection to work and I usually run with data turned off, thus the reason for the two backends I wrote that use on-phone databases.

You can run multiple backends and the framework will report the position with the smallest position uncertainty. In the case of the Apple and Mozilla backends it seems they have similar uncertainty values so I would use one or the other but not both.
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
Thank you for the links.

Anyone else getting a parsing error on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 while trying to install the latest GmsCore apk from the link above provided by n76?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Yeah I got that too. It's because the release .apk is unsigned. You would need to manually go in and sign it yourself using several different programs (based on my research). Didn't seem worth it to me so I used the debug version of the .apk that comes with a debug signature. Only downside is that it's actively logging activity since it's the debug version.
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
Publishing a unsigned .apk doesn't make sense to me as each user has to sign it by himself. Nevertheless, I will try the debug version or else wait for an official release.
[Android Apps and Games] crow6:
Since it's unofficial you cannot require signatures. And you never know it's real one.

[MENTION=3999488]MaR-V-iN[/MENTION]: it would be really nice if you could more frequently post builds. Afterwards real users are the best testers around and I'm pretty sure you will receive a lot of feedback about (no)working stuff. Moreover you could get some help with developing microG from users as project is quite unique and highly desired (especially from advanced users) to work!
[Android Apps and Games] pvdeejay:
I've finally installed xposed and the corresponding signature faking module. After that I've also installed gsf proxy and now push notifications are working fine for me.

Just to let you all know there is one more success story.
[Android Apps and Games] wkwkwk:
I wonder if crashes on marshmallow can be fixed by "flashing" microg immediately after flashing android and before initial boot, the same way as factory gapps (if you flash Google gapps after initial boot they will continuously crash).

By flashing I mean copy microg apks under /system/app or priv-app.

I don't have the time to test it right now but if I do I'll report back. If someone does, please put a comment here.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Abu Salem:
Unable to add account

I have simply installed gmscore & then fakestore & then I ticked those 2 Options in gms settings & then rebooted. After reboot I went to settings > accounts. Then I clicked on 'google', gmscore crashed. Then after that whenever I tried clicking on 'google' in accounts, nothing happened. Plz help me. I just want to add google account in my phone so that I can save my clash of clan's data.
[Android Apps and Games] wkwkwk:
I was right it seems. If I put the microg apks in priv-app (may be fine in app but for debugging I've started with priv-app) nothing crashes anymore but the apple backend doesn't connect to apple.

XPrivacy reports that it asks for Internet/inet then for wifi.getscanresults and nothing afterwards.

I'll see if I can test other backends. As a note, I installed the apple backend after the initial boot.

Edit: Mozilla backend works and apps get the network location just fine.

Unfortunately Uber (cab app) still crashes on startup, need to do more investigation.

Good news is that microg is almost fine on marshmallow.
[Android Apps and Games] nxb:
The only diff between the debug and the unsigned is the signature. The unsigned is good because you can sign it with your system keys... if you went that route (remember resigning framework to change all keys?) and then you don't have to fake signatures. It already auto builds when there are commits so up to date stuff is out there as it happens.
[Android Apps and Games] pvdeejay:
How do I retrieve my system keys? I've not built my rom my-self is that a requirement in this kind of setup?

What I have noticed is that push notifications don't seem to be working for me when the device screen is locked.

I can do the following:

Open the push notifications tester app, click three buttons one after the other, I'll get an alert that the notification should arrive in 10 seconds. Right in this moment I'll press my power button to lock the screen and the push notification newer shows up for me.

It's not working as I expect it to as I've just discovered. Do you have some hints for me please?

Edit: After rebooting the phone notifications started to work again meaning I can test it with push notifications tester even when the device is locked. There is an app called Matrix Console where notifications are not working for me. They are working on a different device with GAPPS, so I can't figure out what's going on here and what to do about it.
[Android Apps and Games] Dgameman1:
Hey guys, for some reason I'm not able to get the push notification tester worker.

I get three check marks and the one that doesn't get checked is "Register for push notifications"

I went ahead and put *#*#CHECKIN#*#* and it erased the dialer but I still get the red X.

Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] funkypc:
This is a project I am interested in. I'm gonna start poking around with the source code to see if I can help at all.
[Android Apps and Games] darthvishous:
Thanks a lot for this amazing thing. I am on Marshmallow and it runs almost perfectly. A couple of apps, like the Pebble Time, crashes every now and then, but no biggie. And a special round of applause for the BlankStore. Love the minimalism.

I just realized that BlankStore doesn't show all the apps on the play store, i.e. you cannot scroll down. Is there any way to fix that?
[Android Apps and Games] reynard1:
whit this package i can login to my account on clash of clans? sorry my english is very bad
[Android Apps and Games] darthvishous:
I don't think you can install clash of clans from the BlankStore. Also I think most games will not work without Google Play games, but I'm not sure.
[Android Apps and Games] darthvishous:
How to enable automatic checkin from settings? (I am on Marshmallow.)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Can you post your fix or explain how you did it? That's amazing!!

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Can confirm it's on the blankstore. It actually works completely fine even without google play games api. You just obviously lose your save if you uninstall the app.
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
I didn't say that it doesn't work, just that it got shut down. See https://github.com/LibreSignal/LibreSignal and https://github.com/LibreSignal/LibreSignal/issues/37#issuecomment-217211165
[Android Apps and Games] ale5000:
NOGAPPS is old, why not maps api v1 from microG? It is here.
[Android Apps and Games] BryanByteZ:
Lol thanks i didnt see it.
[Android Apps and Games] daktak:
Oneplus2 cm-14 build patched for microG with it installed in priv-app https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=91603.
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
Last I inquired about the next generation API v1, Marvin indicated it was not ready for use. That was several months ago so maybe things have changed so I could be wrong.
[Android Apps and Games] Iagothewheels:
Can i run official play store with micro-G ?
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
Yep (copy the apk into /system/priv-app (0644)
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
I realize that this is Off-Topic, however can someone plese download this APK from the Play Store?

I can't find any APK's online, and even sites such as APK-DL and Evozi's APK downloader can't get the app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maartendekkers.pixelnavbar

I need it for modding an Xposed Module.
[Android Apps and Games] bigsupersquid:
funny, it shows up in BlankStore for me. try that or raccoon yet?
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
It shows up on the sites as well, but they keep failing to fetch the APK itself.

And Racoon is a no-go for me, as I have deleted my Google account a few years ago (and have no wish to create a new one).
[Android Apps and Games] bigsupersquid:
OK then. i can grok not wanting a new Google account.

fetched from blankstore in cm13.
[Android Apps and Games] justmix4:
When I see "BlankStore" I laugh. Why? Maybe it's because always when I am trying install it (on CM13 and AOSP-based Omni6, Krexus) every time when I run BS (after click "Installed apps") it shows the message "Market app stopped working.". Always.. I do everything according to instructions.

Using this application I set BlankStore as an application system (in the case of many other applications, this method has never failed).

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.systemappmoverI

It also transfers the .apk to / system / priv-app. And yes, I tried with BlankStore storage permission, it does not work..

This application (BS) simply doesn't like me. She hates me. :)))
[Android Apps and Games] oF2pks:
90% errors = wrong mix your

AndroidID

& password

=> "Market app stopped working."

9% errors left for clear Blankstore data ?!

1% fake android device ?!?

Nothing to do with /system... Check latest version (0.7.

5

) [5 like 5 fingers for 1 hand]
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
Is your internet off or your firewall blocking blankstore?
[Android Apps and Games] teemo:
Locus Map. Advanced and complex, yet easy to setup and use. Doesn't eat your battery. GPS tool and compass. Plugins for geocaching and other stuff. Many different maps, offline and online.

Have used the free version for years, but recently bought it to support it.
[Android Apps and Games] deusxx:
Indeed, it seems that you skipped a few lessons and jumped straight to the exam. As others have mentioned there are reasons that the app does crash, and diving into the logs will clearly indicate the issue. There seem to be quite some number of people, me as well, running the app daily to get updates without issues. That is, we also took the time to find out about the undocumented reasons for not working in the first place on each occasion. If it doesn't work then most probably you'll have to step back, think, revise and try again. Tedious? maybe.. But its worth it, its a learning experience and rewarding. Give it a try once more ;)
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
Indeed succes story here. I am running microg + blankstore for more than 2 years now on three different devices.

Another try could be to check if your gmail account allows less secure logins/devices.
[Android Apps and Games] deusxx:
True! Have been running similar setup mG+offline loc providers+BS for a few months already, and besides the very noticeable (20-30 %) energy savings, I really do like several other aspects of it, for example the weekly update of Network Cells db, no analytics and further privacy violations from a ton of apps that do not seem to care all that much nor respect how they work on 'your' phone, and in general the actual learning around android (thanks to the CM and the efforts around it), as I had no other android devices prior to the last three-for months.

But back on the point of the account, even better would probably be to enable 2F and generate a specific app password for this specific app, and any other related mechanism for that reason (ie. racoon or apk downloader).
[Android Apps and Games] Strifexxx:
Yes, very and very interes
[Android Apps and Games] BryanByteZ:
Did blankstore have beta apps,paid apps etc?
[Android Apps and Games] bigsupersquid:
nope
[Android Apps and Games] slev!n:
New ZDF Mediathek App requires new GPlay Services.

Would it be possible to run with MicroG?
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
[MENTION=5031300]blastagator[/MENTION]

Nice list!

I have some suggestions for your list:

- for unifiednlp to work under android N, you need to move the microg gms apk to /system/priv-app and set permissions to 644

- for creating and pairing an id to an existing gmail account (for blankstore), you can use DummyDroid and your build.prop

- if there is no internet, blankstore will crash when clicking 'installed apps'

- if blankstore still has a fc, login to your gmail account and change security settings by allowing less secure devices/logins (this suggestion maybe deprecated)
[Android Apps and Games] oF2pks:
Check first if your paid app support license.txt on local ( like TitaniumBackup)

Then check if your paid app support Titanium restore ( like Greenify_Donation + Greenify_Data_Xposed + reboot)

(IMHO app like Greenify or Amplify must understand GappsLess usage and should provide personal/license.txt option...)

Give a try to Blankstore, you can still re-flash back Gapps.

For old soc32 and hybrid microG/Playstore (purchase/app), you can pre-set installation by first, cleaning original Deltadroid_Gapps zip, as shown attached; BUT for dynamic Google_syncs (Gmail, News&Weather...) you'll get worse battery compare to an official half/Greenifyed Google complete package (Google Play Services "coalition" state Versus microG's beats).
[Android Apps and Games] _Kosmas_:
I am running CM14 with microG as user app, (signature spoofing with tingle). Everything works fine..... ;)!
[Android Apps and Games] bigsupersquid:
i wonder if something is missing from the 6.0 patch, that's injected by tingle; that's not the first report.

didn't ask the first i saw whether it was patched framework or xposed or built in patch.
[Android Apps and Games] teemo:
I have most of this working now on aicp (cm13) with help from xposed. Only one app license will not work.

How do I enable the license for aqua mail?

Seems it cannot get through to Google.

First issue: "Error communicating with Google play application".

Then I added vending.apk and checked that it was working with my id. But now a new error: "application error... blabla... error code MISSING_PERMISSION".

From the log, what does this mean:

10-28 09:41:52.288 W/ContextImpl(11972): Implicit intents with startService are not safe: Intent { act=com.android.vending.licensing.ILicensingService } android.content.ContextWrapper.bindService:610 com.android.vending.licensing.g.a:-1 org.kman.AquaMail.UnlockerMarket.MainActivity.a:-1

?

My Locus Map (paid), that specifically asks for an unmodified play store, works well.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] slev!n:
OK, lots of apps ask for new Play Services.

Is there anything in the pipeline?
[Android Apps and Games] 2phazt:
Meteogram a weather app doesn't work in it's latest version.

The developer told me he updated from playservices 9.61 to 9.80 or so.

With the older version there is no problem.

I guess a lot of apps will be updated to use the newer playservices, too.
[Android Apps and Games] ale5000:
Are you sure you are using the last preview version, currently 0.2.4-22? (note the 22)
[Android Apps and Games] slev!n:
Yes I'm on the latest version (22) and it's just for two days as I updated some apps via PlayStore.

I mean 22 Version is one month old.
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
I've just reinstalled MicroG on my device, and I noticed that the "System supports location provider" box isnt checked. If I turn on location every box gets filled except this one. I know that UnifiedNlp is now bundled with MicroG. I found an Xposed module called XposedGmsCoreUnifiedNlp that fixes my issue. But why does this happen? I assume it only happens on some devices. I'm running a rooted stock ROM on LG v10. I can run CM13 but the camera and another important (to me) device-specific feature doesn't work, so in my case stock is better (and more stable). I thoroughly cleaned the ROM of GApps, MicroG is otherwise working flawlessly, no noticeable issues.

I am also using FakeGApps to enable signature spoofing. But I like to use as few Xposed modules as possible. Is there some other APK I can install, or some other file I can put in the system partition, that will make this box always checked, without needing to use an Xposed module? I read something in the old NoGApps thread about a NetworkLocation.apk, and placing it in /system/app or /system/priv-app. Do I need this, or is it not advised? Location otherwise appears to work fine, but I'm thinking if this box isn't checked then there must be something wrong or not quite working correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] BryanByteZ:
Here too a lot of my applications is asking to update the play services and didn't allow me to use then.
[Android Apps and Games] mad1mystic:
Yeah me too apps asking for update of play services after updating of some apps.
[Android Apps and Games] saiamrock:
I remember someone posting about a script on spoofing signature, but i try to find it again with no result
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
Any idea what patch makes this possible? Omnirom7 needs microg in priv-app to get network location working.

Or is tingle responsible for this?
[Android Apps and Games] Didou3094:
Hi,

Thank you for this great project, I use it on my Z3C with the Slimm rom and it works perfectly.

I've made a page on it on Zaclys wiki, a french association for free (like free speech) cloud and email.

An important part of it is a translation of your instructions on GitHub and I've used your logo. I hope you will allow that.

Thank you.

Did
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
I think the patch is available at https://github.com/microg/android_packages_apps_UnifiedNlp/tree/master/patches
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
Thanks, request at the omni dev is pending.
[Android Apps and Games] twoone3:
Cloud messaging not working for Signal

Hi, I installed microg in my OnePlus 3 (Oxygen OS 3.2.7) following the instructions given in the github page. But now I am not getting notifications for either Signal or Wire. Only when I open the apps can I get any new messages. I tried the Push Notification Tester and it reports no problems. Is there anything I can do to keep these apps working again?
[Android Apps and Games] SilentEYE:
Can you post a screenshot of microG self check page?
[Android Apps and Games] twoone3:
Here is the screenshot:

I am unable to post outside links. But the screenshot can be seen here: imgur.com/a/Icwfw
[Android Apps and Games] mad1mystic:
Yeah me too not getting notifications on wire messenger. Only get mesgs when I open the app.
[Android Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
Signal & Wire, both rely on GCM which is faked (not provided) by MicroG....ergo, no notifications unless the app is on foreground....

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
With MicroGms I am getting background notifications for a number of apps. Not sure why it works for me but not you.
[Android Apps and Games] SilentEYE:
But the Threema messenger also rely on GCM and it is working well.

At least the apps should be shown on microG settings as registered.gcm apps.
[Android Apps and Games] rnd83:
Have you disabled battery optimisation for MicroG Services Core?
[Android Apps and Games] 2phazt:
Is this recommended? Then thanks for the hint.

Well, I can imagine that this makes sense - so I disabled the optimization.
[Android Apps and Games] BryanByteZ:
Like that? (My notifications are fine)
[Android Apps and Games] rnd83:
I think it's only needed for Core, not for 'Framework Proxy'. Works for me anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] zelleb:
The whole point of microG is to get GCM working without all the other google crap...

[MENTION=373710]others[/MENTION] try installing your messenger apps after you set up microg. That _should_ fix notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] bigsupersquid:
the dexpatcher Dev put out a new signature spoof patch tool. haystack. thought someone here might be interested. (he mentions on the tool's github page both needle and tingle as preexisting alternatives)
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
Read the readme. Looks very promising :).
[Android Apps and Games] Gnumi:
+1 I have few apps also that is asking to update play services, one of the apps is push notification tester.
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
What version are you using? Push notification tester is working properly for me and does not say anything about update play services.
[Android Apps and Games] Gnumi:
Installed latest from playstore, hmpph. Seems like something is wrong with my setup then.
[Android Apps and Games] barturblits:
I mean micrg version.
[Android Apps and Games] BryanByteZ:
Guys just updated microG to latest nightly and apps are working fine with GCM and no more "update google play services".

Now i will update 20+ apps.

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Now i ask for help again, anyone that bought Poweramp on play store worked with microG? My poweramp keeps asking for conformation.

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With official play store anyone have FC's when downloading/updating big apps?
[Android Apps and Games] Gnumi:
Latest nightly build from f-droid.
[Android Apps and Games] twoone3:
[MENTION=5734597]zelleb[/MENTION] Signal is working after updating (it seems after the microg installation the apps need to be re-installed/updated). Thanks!

Wire has a problem -- in the logs it says "Permission denial". Apparently wire requires "com.wire.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" permission. I am using xprivacy. Maybe that is causing the problem with wire?
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
Just unrestict everything in the internet category for Wire and check again. If this doesn't work, disable restriction completely for Wire and reboot your device, then check again.