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[Android Apps and Games] Vovan2k:
Just when i started to get solid graound under my feet in terms of setting up my phone, you throw the whole new universe at me lol

I have OnePlus 8 Pro (instantnoodlep) and serious about keeping it on Android 11 for the time being.

I did some research into ROM's supporting signature spoofing what i found out regarding Android 11 for instantnoodlep

/e OS - has Android 11 ROM (last and final update 6 months ago)

LOS4microG - have pulled Android 11 version from official site and i have no idea where to download it (last and final update 12 months ago)

crDroid - has Android 11 ROM (last and final update 1year 5m ago)

CarbonROM - offers only Android 11 based ROM's and its seems up to date with weekly updates

DivestOS - only offers Android 13 based ROM

librem - only offers Android 12 based ROM

iodeè - no support for instantnoodlep

arrow - no support for instantnoodlep

syberia - no support for instantnoodlep

AICP - only offers Android 12 based ROM

Xtended - only offers Android 13 based ROM (GAPPS Integrated)

I found this guy gives good general summary for each ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Some apps need microG to be a system app. Don't use Google apps to test microG. Use signal or WhatsApp.
[Android Apps and Games] Vovan2k:
Both WhatsApp and Signal messenger started no problem, are you sure they require google services to work? They still not showing inside microG "push notifications" section.
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
So you push notification is broken. Or you installed the apos by restoring backups?
[Android Apps and Games] Vovan2k:
Yes push notification is broken.

I downloaded WhatsApp and Signal messenger APK from APKMirror.

Seems like above apps work without google services, because at moment of checking my phone was not even rooted (definetly signature spoofing was off) and they started okay.

P.S. Could you instruct me a working way to move app to system in android 11, all options i used in the past do not work anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] ale5000:
It require many steps to put it as system app, to simplify there are many installers that do it automatically, even mine that is in my signature: microG unofficial installer.

PS: Do a backup of your data first.
[Android Apps and Games] Vovan2k:
Strange no one mentioned this earlier or in any of the guide i read.

Indeed after moving microG as system app it works now!

microG is able to receive push notifications and YouTube Music Revalanced app launched properly!

Had to install Terminal Systemizer to make app system and BusyBox which i think is overkill, so looking for alternative approach for making app system.
[Android Apps and Games] ale5000:
My installer does remove conflicting apps, install xml for default permissions/priv-app permission, even xml to allow microg to get around os limitation and also extract the correct libraries (needed for a system app in many cases).

A normal systemizer app doesn't do all these things, and even if most functions of microG will still works because microG is made to work in every condition but there still can be many hindered functions.

I don't think there is any guide updated to cover all these things.
[Android Apps and Games] Vovan2k:
Good to know, if i have any problems in the future i will try your installer.
[Android Apps and Games] Vovan2k:
What principles are those, if i understand correctly they simply dont include google apps, other than that anything different from other ROM's?

What LOS4 stands for LineageOS v4?
[Android Apps and Games] Psk.It:
integrating microG to replace official Google Services in order to provide to Google.only essential infos (not all they want to collect)

basically lineage can work completely wirhout GServices, but a lot of thirdy-parts applications rely on google services (not only google's ones), so completely google free, a rom should safetly use only FOSS applications (microG patches the gap)

/e OS, iodee, librem DivestedOS, all comes with microG installed by default (that's what I mean)

while crDroid, arrow, syberia, carbon they all implement signsture spoofing, so microG can be installed directly (without xposed framework nor fake-gapps)

since you are looking for android 11 build for instantnoodlep, I think your rom should be carbon (it is still R, i don't think they will increase android version) even though the rom is updated weekly, i think it should be enougth to update on monthly basis in order ro get securiry parches upsates

LOS4 is the short for "LineageOS for microG"
[Android Apps and Games] wkn000:
For me, i installed Magisk and microG Installer Revived module on LOS 20. Signature spoofing by FakeGApps.

No waiting on LOS4 versions.
[Android Apps and Games] AlexNik23:
Добрый день. Как удалить запрос разрешения из приложения microG Services Core? Спасибо

Mod translation: Good afternoon. How to remove permission request from microG Services Core app? Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Psk.It:
info - space and cache - delete all

it delete all permissions and also configured account (basically the app is reset)
[Android Apps and Games] AlexNik23:
Тhanks
[Android Apps and Games] borisSweden:
How to enable RCS on microG​

As we know Google is still looking for its iMessage competitor but alas there is a solution to us fellows who likes to send crappy metadata to Alphabet.

I have LOS+MicroG with Magisk root, by following my instructions you also could get RCS online with MicroG.

What you need:

Another phone with Gapps like Core and Magisk root

Neobackup in both phones

Your primary phone without Gapps but is all MicroG enabled/Magisk root and without Messenger, use your default SMS app for now.

First take your SIM and insert it to your older phone with google services enabled. wait until RCS is online, you can verify your number.

Later do a full backup of the APK, zip it, send it to your MicroG phone and restore it. Shut down the older phone to make it easier to connect to the server.

Open the app, give it all the permissions and default SMS choice. You will see your Google profile picture in the upper right corner, press it and go to settings. Check RCS status. It will say offline or not supported. Do another restore, sooner it will stay online, for me it took 2 times. Viola you got RCS chat.

The cons is that you wont get iPhone emoji reactions support or you cant update the app, I have tried yet it reverts back to the plain SMS app without settings and the right corner profile picture. don't know if encryption is e2e but whatever. Will it stay online on reboots and dualsim/e-sim, have not tried that but the devs can take notes of my discovery. As suspected, RCS doesn't use your regular Firebse push notification but a separate "web-socket" like solution.

FYI, I dont use fakeStore as its not working with Check integrity, I use a shell Google Play store module and disabled it as its key for Android Messenger to work. Some apps check install source just to screw with the users.
[Android Apps and Games] bege10:
I run /e/OS which is based on LineageOS for microG. Bought apps work with the FakeStore but not apps with in-app purchase. (FakeStore in /e/OS may be different from the one in LineageOS for microG, I don't know.)

Play Store installed with Magisk modules either crash or bought apps don't work but those with in-app purchase, so just the other way round as with FakeStore.

What is the "shell Google Play Store module" you use and does it support both bought apps and those with in-app purchase?
[Android Apps and Games] Psk.It:
Running crDroid, store installed with module

project thener and nova laucher

for both license is ok
[Android Apps and Games] borisSweden:
Disable Fakestore before installing the module even with the 0.2.1 MicroG companion.

The module replaces the old 0.2.0 fakestore, not the 0.2.1 Companion app. Without this module, I can't use my ISP IPTV app and stock exchange app Avanza.
[Android Apps and Games] RBTYT:
Hello, I'm not sure if I'm writing in the right topic. I have LineageOS firmware for MicroG and I want to install ReVanced Manager, but this requires a special MicroG Vanced. I want to know if I can somehow configure the MicroGs I have (I don’t want to install second MicroGs and don’t even know if they will work together). Does MicroG Vanced seem to be based on regular MicroG or is it a completely different application?
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Yes

In this forum people prefer newpipe over vanced. Maybe you can find answers in vanced communis.
[Android Apps and Games] Psk.It:
No, the microG instance required by vanced is made for the player (sometines it also conflicts with microG in some feature - location - if i am not mistacking)

Personally i prefer YMusic or libretube / innertune there are lot of foss alternative
[Android Apps and Games] ZzEzZ:
Why?
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Newpipe is open source and should reduce data collection by Google. Vanced is cheating with proprietary code.
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
Yeah, I was about to say that too, but you beat me to it. Vanced/Revanced are nothing more than app mods of the official YT app. On a more practical note, I prefer NewPipe because you can save videos offline in a format that can be played by any video player. And NewPipe has better brightness/vol control gestures.
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Or better you can use libretube (also open source), more privacy as it uses proxys, so no real IP. You can use local playlist, subscriptions without logins, etc.. Just telling you an alternative.
[Android Apps and Games] ZzEzZ:
But you can't log in & won't have watch history. YT is unusable without history imo. Also lol "cheating". It's not a competition, just personal preference of one or the other.

I don't want to derail this thread though. I was just curious.
[Android Apps and Games] ale5000:
Maybe he used an unclear term, Vanced is a patched (aka cracked) Youtube apk; it may be illegal in some countries but I'm not a lawyer.

So Vanced isn't written by Vanced devs, but they just patch the official youtube app.

Instead NewPipe is written completely from scratch; so no proprietary code.
[Android Apps and Games] megam4n:
Hey to all,

Wish you all a great New Year to come!

Being on latest LineageOS 20, is there any way to enable signature spoofing?

Tried the Magisk > Zygist > Xposed > Fakegapps but without luck...

Maybe did something wrong?

Thank you in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Two solutions:

1 lineage.microg.org

2 magisk LSPosed(zygisk) fakegapps(whew-inc)
[Android Apps and Games] Psk.It:
Yes, to grant sign spoofing on lineage you have to:

enable zigisk on magisk

install xposed framework (l-posed now)

then install fake-gapps and enable it

otherwise you can go with lineage 4 microg, divestOS, librem (roms based on lineage with oob microG)

(also carbon and cr-droid support sign-spoofing, to allow you installing microG)
[Android Apps and Games] megam4n:
Thank you both for your reply.

1) As I said, I already tried the zygisk solution, but didn't work, don't know why.

2) Currently I reflashed everything under Lineage 4 microg my question is, if now I dirty flash regular lineage, will I get the best from both worlds? regular updates + working microg with spoofing? Or better to leave it as is?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Leave as it is.
[Android Apps and Games] megam4n:
Will leave it that way.

But for the shake of conversation could you mind write a step by step on the zygisk method?

I would like to check if I did anything wrong.

What I did was to

Install Magisk

Then enable zygisk, then install LSposed

After that, install fakegapps and once this was installed I entered the module and ticked for example the app that required playstore and also the microg app...

Neither of those were working...
[Android Apps and Games] Psk.It:
in magisk settings, you have the zigisk toggle, enable it and reboot

once device restarted, install lposed framework (the zygisk version) and reboot

on next boot, you should be able to have fakegapps loaded (you should still configure it) after next reboot it will apply sign-spoofing even if the rom does not natively supports it
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Releases · whew-inc/FakeGApps

Signature spoofing for MicroG as an Xposed module. Contribute to whew-inc/FakeGApps development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Spoofing for framework is enough.
[Android Apps and Games] megam4n:
Thank you both!

Probably was messing arround with the wrong fakegapps it seems...

GitHub - thermatk/FakeGApps: A better approach for microg

A better approach for microg. Contribute to thermatk/FakeGApps development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Yes. You used an outdated, no longer maintained fork.
[Android Apps and Games] Nemeziz 56th:
Hey guys, quick question, i do have a s7 edge with an custom rom called flyodq 8.0, the only google app that i am using is Google Notes, beside of it, i do use google synchronization for contacts and calendar events. If Google Play Store could also worked but with restricted access it would be great, if it is not possible.. life goes on. In the past i used blunt force to delete gms and other relevant g apps and push micro g into the system app folder or the priv app folder, installing it and it worked... until i had to move to a new phone and realized that my google notes were not backed up since few months.

Now setting up the S7 edge again and i would like to know, if there is a good alternative to micro g or a better instruction, how to de googling your phone with micro g / or an equivalent?
[Android Apps and Games] Roberto W.:
i am using this rom with microg without any problems.

my way to do this:

over twrp by this order

1. installing this rom (without root option)

2. install nanodroid patcher

3. install nanodroid bromitewebview

4. install nanodroid fdroid (not important)

5. install magisk

then first time boot

then using tool like sdmaid to disable all google stuff including gmscore, its framework & playstore (u can delete all stuff later on if all is running fine)

then reboot into twrp to delete gmscore, framework & playstore (vending) manually, then boot again into system

install microg over microg revived (version 2.4.0-2) incl. playstore like mentioned in info

grant all permissions, reboot and it should be running fine.
[Android Apps and Games] YogeshSaini:
Hello XDA Developers community,

I am reaching out seeking guidance for my OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (CPH2381). I am currently using the Pixel OS Android 14 custom ROM and am looking to remove Google Play Services from my device.

My goal is to explore alternatives to Google Play Services while retaining the ability to use Google apps such as Play Store and Gmail. I understand that this process may involve installing alternative services to replace Google Play Services.

If anyone has experience or knowledge in this area, I would greatly appreciate any guidance, steps, or recommendations on how to achieve this customization successfully. I want to ensure that I can continue using the essential Google apps while minimizing reliance on Google Play Services.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Stay with Google play services. Get a second phone to investigate the possibilities of microG. You will find many interesting alternatives to Google apps.
[Android Apps and Games] YogeshSaini:
Hello @kurtn,

Thank you for your response and suggestion. I appreciate your advice to explore microG on a secondary device.

However, I encountered a specific issue that led me to consider removing Google Play Services. I was consistently facing the error "Your device at work resetting soon," and after some investigation, I decided to uninstall Google Play Services using the command adb uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.gms.

Surprisingly, the error has been resolved, but now I'm unable to use Google services like Gmail and Play Store.

Given this situation, I'm still keen on finding a solution that allows me to use essential Google apps while minimizing reliance on Google Play Services. If you or anyone else in the community has insights on how to address this particular challenge or can recommend alternative approaches, I would greatly appreciate your assistance.

Thank you once again for your time and support.
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Is that a bug of your custom rom? Do you see tha message in stock rom?
[Android Apps and Games] YogeshSaini:
No its not a bug, and yes it was there in stock rom as well
[Android Apps and Games] reakr:
This microg doesn't work by itself:

What's the deal?

Had to reinstall the old one:
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
Looks like you are talking about some YouTube hack called "vanced". This is not the thread for it.
[Android Apps and Games] lee99:
Why do you even need vanced? You have a lot more options to watch YouTube without adds.
[Android Apps and Games] reakr:
Ok which one is better? Need to have access to yt subscriptions at least and seekbar thumbnails.
[Android Apps and Games] kurtn:
NewPipe - that was my last word on that off topic discussion.
[Android Apps and Games] lee99:
You have a lot options.

1. Newpipe and few forked versions

2. Libretube

3. Skytube/skytube extra and legacy editions for older android devices

4. Songtube

5. Freetubecordova

6. And more projects on GitHub/izzyondroid repo.

You can also use YouTube add away with official YouTube app (root plus xposed framework).

If you are using iOS you can use yattee from app store or from GitHub page and download and install .ipa

Best regards.
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Friends, I doubt that @MaR-V-iN's µG thread is really the best place to discuss above. I'm convinced you'll find a more appropriate thread. If you like I'm happy to move your above posts to there; just let me know.

Regards

Oswald Boelcke

Senior Moderator
[Android Apps and Games] reakr:
It's okay can finish discussion here. Now I don't need microg running all the time even though I just watch yt like 30min a day. 👍
[Android Apps and Games] sieger007:
does Google voice dictation run with µG ?
[Android Apps and Games] sieger007:
much Appreciated your sensitivity & sensibility in approaching these situations here & other places . thanks for asking than acting like a spoilt & bullying copper ..... that many admins are
[Android Apps and Games] sieger007:
I tried them... most of them they still 1) lot of buffering problems where you are forced to rewind and then forward to continue from where you left of 2) background play not working properly or absent
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
I get you, there was a period where this almost never happened to me with NewPipe, however now that Google is throttling (not everyone at once, so some are affected while others are not) unofficial means of playback, this is a real issue.

That said, you can usually mitigate this by making sure that your connection is good, which means that while very important, your download speed is one of the less important variables (40Mbps is barely enough for 4K, for example), and you should focus more on lower latency (below 50 milliseconds is enough, but try getting below 20 if you can) and fewer "hops" between servers on the way.

Some of this can partially be taken care of by making sure that your router is up to snuff, but most of it is reliant upon who your ISP is.

Sent from Phone 2 using ReLabs
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
For anyone that's having trouble getting apps to "see"/find your already logged in google account, do this:

pm install --force-queryable <NameOfAPKFileHere>

You can do it through root or ADB. It needs to be done for MicroG GmsCore, MicroG GSF Proxy, and Play Store/Fake Store. I couldn't get the Gmail/Maps apps to see my google account until I did this. This issue happened to me today, Play Store could find my google account, but other apps couldn't.

I found this earlier in the thread months ago but can't remember who posted it.
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Is it this what @xda1user posted?
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
That probably was it. I was only recalling from previous memory, without searching the thread.
[Android Apps and Games] Heat84:
I don't know if MicroG can help me with this but I'll ask anyway.

I use LineageOS for my OS on a rooted phone and Swift Back Up (with a premium membership)for backing up my phone. Automatic scheduling isn't accessible anymore. When I try to access it, I get this message:

Failed to get premium plans list.

Message:

Unable to get purchase plans from Google Play Store.

Please check if Google Play is installed and does not have certification issues.

I also want to know if MicroG is supposed to enable me to install apps from the Google Play Store. I can't.
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
Weird...last time I checked, Swift Backup mostly worked fine with MicroG. My premium license was recognized. Only downside I encountered was not being able to sync to Google Drive.

You have Play Store installed? It is working? As a test, install any app that has in app purchases. Open the app and do something that triggers a purchase prompt, but back out of the prompt and don't buy anything. You'll know when you see it, a box will appear asking for money. The goal of this is just to see if Play Store's in app billing/licensing services are working for you.

MicroG alone won't let you buy anything, for that you need Play Store. The MicroG devs haven't wanted to get involved in licensing/billing stuff, because it could bring MicroG under Google's scrutiny, potentially putting the project in legal boiling water. In the latest MicroG v0.3.2 there is an experimental licensing/billing option, but it's very early stages. I'm sure the devs are treading carefully with this so as not to bring unwanted heat.

As a backup alternative, I suggest an app called App Manager, you can get it on Github. Like Swift, it has backup features, but it does so much more than that. It's like a multifunctional Swiss Army knife. Ever since I found it, I stopped using Swift entirely, I don't need it anymore because AM does nearly everything I need. It even comes with a built in offline manual that gives you the blow by blow of everything it's capable of.

Before I used Swift, I was a longtime Titanium fan. But its' devs stopped supporting/updating it, eventually I felt like it was getting a bit long in the tooth and missing useful features (like backing up apps that have split apks), so I moved on. Swift seemed to be a more modern solution, but I was never entirely happy with it. Mainly due to its' dependence on Google stuff. And that backing up to Google Drive was iffy and not always reliable. I'm quite satisfied with App Manager's backup/restore capabilities, I highly recommend it. If you're rooted, you will get the maximum potential out of it. I haven't found any other root backup solution that's 100% free, open source, frequently updated, and comprehensively backs up everything from the app itself, internal data, obb files, granted permissions, etc.

GitHub - MuntashirAkon/AppManager: A full-featured package manager and viewer for Android

A full-featured package manager and viewer for Android - MuntashirAkon/AppManager

github.com
[Android Apps and Games] Heat84:
No. I don't have Google Play Store installed. The whole reason I switched to LineageOS was to de-Googlefy my phone. On order to install it, I would've had to install a package called GApps when I first installed LineageOS.

Thanks for the AppManager. I'll check it out.
[Android Apps and Games] ale5000:
With microG (without Play Store) you can't buy apps but now it is able to verify licenses already bought.

You can just buy apps through the website in the browser.