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[Android Apps and Games] NeoHiPPy1980:
I have an off-beat request/situation that may help others:

I currently have TiBU backups for apps that I once had on my old Google account that are thrown by the switch to an AOSP ROM that is now running MicroG and BlankStore. Some of these apps are carrier-specific and can only be installed via the Play Store with a phone, reporting that it belongs to said carrier, and a few are games that were backed up and were receiving GCM push information from the old AndroidID and tokens. Since BlankStore uses MicroG to communicate properly with Google, it's a bit tricky to pin down where my issues are from, exactly.

Is there a way to tweak MicroG to use the old Google account information to perform the initial *#*#CHECKIN#*#* and persist the old AndID and token info, to correct this?

What brought all of this to my attention was one of the games I use; It doesn't require the Play Games Services, (but DOES use the AndID for local games) and has generated a new game, off the new AndID, which alerts me to updates off of the new ID, instead of the old. While I know I should probably disregard the game and all that, but I figured that there are other apps that receive similar updates, and that others might benefit from anything gleaned from a potential solution.

Is it possible that all of this could be edited in xml settings after initial check-in, bypassed/redirected through XPrivacy or something? It's a bit of a somewhat semi-specific scenario and search options weren't helping much.

Edit:

As it turns out, changing the Operator-Name in Blankstore fixed the issue with downloading carrier apps. Although, I don't know why I couldn't before...?

Also, the issue with my app/game going off of another AndID somehow was fixed, after wiping out the Blankstore and MicroG caches a couple more times, deleting the bad Blankstore account and re-running the Java jar to generate another good AndroidID. I can't recall the specific order, but just kept hammering at it. Hoping it sticks, as it looks like I'm getting all of my notifications properly now!

Thanks, Mar-V-iN, for the awesome work!

Mods, feel free to delete this whole post, if you'd like.
[Android Apps and Games] Aroch925:
Has anyone gotten Snapchat to work? If so, how?
[Android Apps and Games] pvdeejay:
Yeah awesome!

I'm using Bubble UPnP all the time and with this coming back it'll be even more awesome.

There is one more critical thing I'm missing or I think I just can't figure out how to install it.

Is there a way to install Bubble UPnP licence app without Google play these days? I can remember this was never supported nor planned a while ago.

Thanks and greetings

Peter
[Android Apps and Games] Koloses:
Install gapps, login on snapchat, make a backup using TiBu, remove gapps and install microg. restore snapchat backup. It works for me on S3 mini ve, android 4.2.2
[Android Apps and Games] oF2pks:
cm2016 KitKats only

Maybe you'll like this:

100% compatible:

- mar-V-in fake signature for nogapp microG https://github.com/microg/android_packages_apps_GmsCore/tree/master/patches

http://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/wakelock-blocker-official-2016-nightly-t3393825
[Android Apps and Games] pavlepiramida:
Thanks but I was looking to cherry-pick from gerrit.Either way thanks for the help,I already took care of it!I was dumb enough to post before thinking what I actually wanted to ask....
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Can you kindly provide direct link to this file?

Link that you provided showing blank page and going from home page its asking for some API key to download database.

Thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] cmonty14:
True.

The link requires API key to download the file.

Why should I provide the API key for download when I ask for the directory where this file should be stored?

I don't understand why this is required to answer my question.

THX
[Android Apps and Games] bilbonotry:
You are using a very old provider backend (2 years without change). You should use this one by n76 https://github.com/n76/Local-GSM-Backend also on fdroid.
[Android Apps and Games] cmonty14:
I replaced the old provided backend with the newer one.

However, the download of the database file directly on the phone fails, too.
[Android Apps and Games] _Kosmas_:
Maybe to help ??
[Android Apps and Games] cmonty14:
I have downloaded the file using the API key on my PC and transfered it to the phone device.

So, can you please explain why you need the API key to troubleshoot the issue or tell me the correct storage location?
[Android Apps and Games] Vagelis1608:
He doesn't need it to tell you the directory, but so that others can download it as well.
[Android Apps and Games] cmonty14:
Well, why don't you create the API key that you need if you want to download it?
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
For what it is worth, the Open Cell project and Mozilla are exchanging data on a regular basis now. So I've been only using the Mozilla download which does not need an API key. OCID should still work and the backend should be able to get an API key issued to it (though I haven't actually used or tested that in a while).
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Then you too should help yourself if you're against helping others.

---------- Post added at 06:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 PM ----------

Mind sharing? Even I tried many times to download but it kept failing :(

Thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] Dynamatrix:
I have a white screen evey time I open up the play store after reboot. Clearing play store data works but is there a permanent fix?
[Android Apps and Games] :
"Play Store"? Do you mean Blank Store?
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
I'm pretty sure they meant Play Store. I use the official Play Store with microG right now and occasionally I get the same issue. I usually just need to exit the app and remove it from my recents to get it to work fine.

As for the downloading, I've been able to download Injustice just fine. If you have marshmallow or a ROM with a permissions system, you may have to allow access to storage for the app, Play Services, or Play/Blank Store. I forget which.
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Finally found the reason why MicroG location service was not bound to system.

Official Play Store somehow unbind MicroG location service from system.

Any workaround ?

Thanks guys :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Pierre2324:
cant register to push notifications moto g slim saber 6*0.1... need help market stoped error
[Android Apps and Games] bilbonotry:
Weird, I use official Google play and do not have this issue. This needs a logcat
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Oh...

I'm using zip by [MENTION=5905555]GasLoop[/MENTION]

Will provide logcat after next clean flash.
[Android Apps and Games] Pierre2324:
Any one got Google Now working??
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
Attempting to use a Tasker location context causes Tasker to crash with the following error. Location services currently work with other applications using the Mozilla service. Also have the Nominatim geocoding service installed, both from FDroid. Using latest microG core. I feel like I've just overlooked something but I don't know what.
[Android Apps and Games] bilbonotry:
I am using Google play version 6.5.20.D-all if it can help.
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Thanks for reply.

I tried both 6.5 and 6.7.12 with same result though I don't understand what this D or E etc after Play Store version number mean ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
Force close the app and try again. I often have to do this but it always works.
[Android Apps and Games] bilbonotry:
I do not either ☺
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
:p;)
[Android Apps and Games] Vishal Vignesh:
If I use this, what is the main difference...... compared to slimgapps

Can I use features like now on tap, Google app play store etc. .
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Advantages (more experienced users plz feel free to correct me or add to it) :

1. Google don't get our data (biggest reason for me ;) )

2. Battery

Google Play Store works perfectly for me :good:

Location is working for most users here (not with me so I must be doing something wrong). Now on Tap also didn't work with me (I don't use it so didn't try much too).

Enjoy this great work by great dev/s :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
Advantages:

- Open source; we can see exactly what is being done with the data on our device

- Better battery life; This may be because not all features have been implemented, may be because of how features are *being* implemented.

- Currently implemented features (from memory): GCM (cloud messaging, for receiving notifications in background from chat/other apps), Analytics (ha! Jk), location services (A location provider backend must be installed: I use Mozilla's)

- No analytics; This is stubbed out so that apps that use it do not crash, but it does nothing, so no data goes anywhere.

Disadvantages:

- No microG Play Store replacement; We have BlankStore, but it is old and has some issues from my understanding. I currently use the Play Store.

- Not all features are implemented (yet); We are still missing Android Wear, Casting, and some other things. I am sure they will come though.

- No official support from Google; If we run into issues using microG, the community has to help us or you find the solution yourself. Google will tell you to use the "real" GApps.

One thing I would correct with that (more of a semantic thing, really) is that Google can still get our data if we use any Google apps like Gmail, Search, Keep, Play Store, etc. It does remove what comes through the Play Services, but I am sure the apps do their own communicating with Big G.
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Oh....I didn't know that :rolleyes:

So how do I harden against Play Store and Inbox (only 2 services I use of Google) ?

And Thank You for detailed write up :good:

Should be linked in OP.
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
Not sure if you're being sarcastic :confused:

Either way, I figured someone might come along and read that, then think that Google gets NO data when you use their services...

Anyways, since I run Marshmallow (OmniROM) I went into the permissions for Play Store and disabled everything except storage. If someone uses CM 13 they probably have more to choose from using the CM Privacy Manager. Then under Security in Settings there is an option at the bottom titled "Apps with Usage Access". The Play Store is probably the only one listed, as this access means knowing what apps you use. I disabled that. Then I have AdAway set up as well, which blocks Google Analytics even if it is being accessed from outside the Play Services.

As for Inbox, I figure you would do the same thing with the permissions. Only enable what it actually needs, which should be contacts, maybe storage if you download attachments.

To be thorough, you could also use the Xposed module XPrivacy, which would enable you to block a LOT more of the app's activities and intents and fine tune the permissions beyond just "contacts". It does use Xposed though, and that can cause issues on your system.

*Phew*
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
No I wasn't being sarcastic. Sorry if it felt that way.

This is my current setup :

Android firewall

XPrivacy

Play Store has only Storage permission

Inbox has Contacts & Storage permissions

Hosts file

Location disabled (I couldn't make MicroG location work either with GSM location or Mozilla backend)

Most of the Permissions disabled in CM Privacy Manager

Please feel free to add/suggest.

Thanks :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
Haha part of it was that the emoticon you used was called "rollseyes". It's hard to tell on the internet. XD

If you were using the Mozilla backend, did you grant it Phone permissions (for GSM towers) as well as Location permissions? It should work if you do that and enable it in microG settings...

That sounds a lot like how I have my phone set up, minus XPrivacy and the CM permissions. I think you're sufficiently paranoid :D
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
Or smart ;):cool:
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
Remember kids: DuckDuckGo is your friend.

Found this issue: https://github.com/microg/android_packages_apps_GmsCore/issues/19. Says the solution to the library problem is to extract the libs from the apk to /system/lib or /vendor/lib. Which means having architecture-dependent flashable zips (or just installing as a normal app, which apparently doesn't cause this issue). This did indeed fix the problem. The people who make flashable zips should probably take note of this?
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
I just did a bit of testing by:

1. Removing nearly all GApps (see below), I downloaded an Open GApps zip and used its' contents as a reference for what to remove.

2. Patched my system with fake signature patch (instead of using FakeGapps module).

3. Installing microG main app and enabling relevant options

4. Installing GSF proxy

But then, instead of using FakeStore or BlankStore, I installed a 100% original Play Store APK from apkmirror.com. I only tried this because I have paid apps which cannot otherwise be obtained legally, and might fail to verify without the official Play. Play and MicroG/GSF crashed after log in, but after entering the CHECKIN dialer code and rebooting, all my free and paid apps download/install from Play just fine, and verify correctly as well (without cracks or Lucky Patcher, etc). All appear to work correctly, but I haven't yet thoroughly tested the ones that also need Play Games. I also havent tested buying new apps or in-app purchases (except with Velis Auto Brightness, for which I bought the Tasker/Locale widget functionality in-app awhile back, it still correctly verifies my purchases).

Just thought I'd put this out there for anyone interested. Nice work to the devs! I'll be posting here in this thread more often in the future.

I'm running an LG v10 on custom ROM (5.1 .1) that's rooted and based on stock. All GApps have been removed except Google's WebView, which was built-in. I can't remove it because some of my apps won't work correctly without it (like Opera). Is there a suitable open source replacement for WebView? Would MicroG possibly consider integrating that functionality?
[Android Apps and Games] NeoHiPPy1980:
I can also verify this, even though I went with the FakeGApps module.

Although, I have a locked dialer, so I couldn't use the CHECKIN code. Instead, after installing and enabling the FakeGApps Xposed module (reboot), I went into MicroG and enabled the option to "enable device checkin". All is well s after that! I can't verify if purchases are possible, but I was able to search out for paid content (something that Blankstore can't do).

Installing the Google Play Games app is a pointless effort, however, as it doesn't connect properly to their services, through MicroG.
[Android Apps and Games] cmonty14:
[solved] Error message: "microG Services Framework Proxy" has stopped

Hello!

I get regularely a notification window with this message:

"microG Services Framework Proxy" has stopped

In the related Catlog trace file I can identify the following error:

06-15 01:51:28.236 W/ActivityManager( 929): Permission Denial: Accessing service ComponentInfo{com.google.android.gms/org.microg.gms.gcm.PushRegisterService} from pid=9789, uid=10062 requires com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): FATAL EXCEPTION: IntentService[GsfGcmRegisterProxy]
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): Process: com.google.android.gsf, PID: 9789 06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): java.lang.SecurityException: Not allowed to start service Intent { act=com.google.android.c2dm.intent.REGISTER pkg=com.google.android.gms (has extras) } without permission com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.app.ContextImpl.startServiceCommon(ContextImpl.java:1747)
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.app.ContextImpl.startService(ContextImpl.java:1724)
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.content.ContextWrapper.startService(ContextWrapper.java:522)
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at org.microg.gms.gcm.PushRegisterProxy.onHandleIntent(PushRegisterProxy.java:32) 06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.app.IntentService$ServiceHandler.handleMessage(IntentService.java:65)
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:102)
06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:135) 06-15 01:51:28.237 E/AndroidRuntime( 9789): at android.os.HandlerThread.run(HandlerThread.java:61)

On my device I'm running Firewall service (AFWall+) and XPrivacy.

THX
[Android Apps and Games] oF2pks:
?Between aosp & Gapp

For +infos, on Google Webview addon for 5.0.2+, adDetecor (https://public.addonsdetector.com/what-we-detect/ ) returns quite a "no-nothing" except 2 "clean" developer tools: Android NDK & Protobuf; and NO permissions.

I hope it won't change "inadvertently" ...

https://gist.github.com/olivier-m/6200184

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40534912&postcount=19

https://www.chromium.org/developers/how-tos/build-instructions-android-webview

https://android.googlesource.com/pl...73fff0a2927264eb37d9e532315aea0ba0ff20/README

https://developer.chrome.com/multidevice/webview/overview

perhaps http://repo.xposed.info/module/net.typeblog.webview
[Android Apps and Games] slev!n:
Podcast Addict tells me to update Google Play Services otherwise it wouldn't work.

What can I do?
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
Switch to AntennaPod.
[Android Apps and Games] wis3m0nkey:
I've same issue with klwp. Does it mean we need to wait for newer version of micro g?
[Android Apps and Games] MaR-V-iN:
Are you on microG stable or preview release (which you can get on F-Droid or https://microg.org/download.html)?
[Android Apps and Games] wis3m0nkey:
I'm using 0.2.3 version. But the weird part is f droid don't list it under installed apps.

I can see service framework but not micro g core, it doesn't show up in search results either.

I think I'm on stable release.
[Android Apps and Games] MaR-V-iN:
It sometimes happens that F-Droid falsely shows microG Services Core as "microG UnifiedNlp (no GAPPS)". You can still update microG Services Core by using that entry.
[Android Apps and Games] wis3m0nkey:
I forgot about that, thanks.

And yes I'm using 0.2.3 stable and there are no updates in stable.

Do you suggest I should try preview version? 0.2.3-1-gec
[Android Apps and Games] MaR-V-iN:
Yes, please always try preview releases first when you have problems.
[Android Apps and Games] wis3m0nkey:
Awesome that resolved it, I just started klwp and there is no issue. I'll report back if I see any other problem.

Thanks a lot
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
Slightly off topic, but the latest release of F-Droid now shows what repository each app is from. And, at least for the moment on my phone, it shows "microG Services Core" for the name and says it was installed from "Repository: microG F-Droid repo".
[Android Apps and Games] :
I don't understand why you would run Play Services alongside MicroG, unless you've found a way to only install Play Store (as non-system app). :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] pbeckmann:
Hey,

The apk for only the play store can be found here https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/apps/com.android.vending

The app is provided by some XDA members, if I correct understand the system. So you can install it like every other app.

Greetings
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
Haha whoops. I meant the Play Services implementation provided by microG. I do have the Play Store installed, but in priv-app, using my own flashable zip.

I'm pretty sure trying to use microG with Play Services would cause conflicts since they provide the same thing :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] :
what permissions are needed for microG services core?
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
Under the normal permissions, it asks for Contacts, Location, Phone and Storage. In addition you need a build that supports "Spoof package signature". Apparently OmniRom has that baked in but if you aren't using that then you can use an Xposed module or "needle" to add it to your existing ROM. Or, if you are building it yourself, you can apply a patch.
[Android Apps and Games] slev!n:
Thanks I just updated to a unstable version and it seems to work fine now
[Android Apps and Games] :
thanks for this info for if possible I want to give my apps only the permissions needed to run without problems.

I use HalogenOS on my OP2 which also has signature faking implemented in the ROM.[emoji3]
[Android Apps and Games] Pierre2324:
How to make google keep, hangout to work?
[Android Apps and Games] GrandPrime17:
Is there a fix to backup pictures in google photos?
[Android Apps and Games] wis3m0nkey:
It's advisable to give all requested permissions to microG.

However for individual apps you can restrict permissions for e.g. in my case I use play store and I don't provide location, contact, etc. Permissions. Play store only has permission to accounts and internet.
[Android Apps and Games] sonickles9:
what's needle?

Enviado do meu GT-S5310B
[Android Apps and Games] n76:
Did you follow the link in the response you quoted and read the page it points to?
[Android Apps and Games] sonickles9:
Now I have. Thanks!

Enviado do meu GT-S5310B
[Android Apps and Games] Nubiko:
delete
[Android Apps and Games] Pierre2324:
Hope it will work on android N when a rom will come out for my moto g! Insane framework devs..my smartphone comes with google but I just dont like 400 services from them running the strict minimum helps my storage wich I cant get sd cards on my phone and helps ram alot too I'm using force touch greenify gravityscreen quickreply and I get 350-400mb ram free...great job?
[Android Apps and Games] raptorddd:
i have root only not unlocked bootloader.. using flash fire it doesnt install zip... so i manually added all apps.. but moving them to system they disappear , i mean they are present but i cant delete them any more.. and when i use titanium to do.. i get security error brick... xposed can be installed i have it i dont know why i cant flash other zips.. remember i have locked bootloader G4...

my question is this..

ive downloaded all apps from micro g website.. also used the xposed module fakegapps..

but using the android vending apk does nothing... so i used from this zip microg_022_9 ive use only the playstore and it worked... ive tested and downloaded an app.. but last night everytime i want to download or update apps it gives error unfortunatelly playstore has stopped..??? any fix.?

also used a different account... will i get banned if i used my real account.?

why on the micro g website the apk vending did nothing ? did i need to isntall something else?
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
@ Nubiko: When I applied the fake signature patch nothing was ever menyioned about also needing to patch framework-res.apk. I followed the instructions on the GitHub page. Only framework.jar was patched. Doing an MD5 checksum on my original APK and my now-current reveals that they are identical. Are you sure that this APK also needs to be edited?

Has anyone gotten Google Wallet to work? When I lauch it, it just goes thru its' motions then FCs. I'm trying to add money to my Wallet so I can upgrade my MEGA storage amount, but they only take payment via Wallet.
[Android Apps and Games] wis3m0nkey:
I wanted to know if in app purchases work with micro g?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] AnonVendetta:
@ wis3m0nkey: They seem to, at least for me. Install the latest FakeGapps, MicroG, and Google Services Framework (from MicroG, not the official one from Google), then grab the latest Play Store APK from apkmirror.com (dont use FakeStore or Blank Store). Then just log in to PS. All your paid apps should validate correctly, and IAP should hopefully work. Be sure to remove conflicting apps like Lucky Patcher, or at least disable its' features relating to Google, it may interfere with IAP.