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[Android Software Development] afridi.shahriar:
THIS THREAD CONTAINS 2 DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS FOR USING GMS a.k.a Google Play Services (or, Gapps).

1: No Gapps

2: Chained gApps

for basic users, Chained gApps is most suitable.

[background]

As Google mines our data, so, do u want to get rid of Google?

while want to use the apps asks for play services?

and, also want to have support of an Play Store like app which can let you install all the play store free Apps?

then, flash this NoGapps.zip

and reboot to system.

Then Install Play Services Apk & Play Store Apk

(these 2 Apps as normal 3rd party Apps)

and, reboot the device (necessary).

Now, Open any Terminal App, and, enter:

su -c gms.off && svc power shutdown
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it will take 1 min to disable all gms, gsf components. and auto power off ur device.

Now, u can turn on your device and use it !!!

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DISCLAIMER:

No Google Apps will work, except those apps, which actually doesnt rely on GMS , but, just checks for GMS.

Ex: Google Translator, Files Go, Network Signal Guru, Outlook, Jota++ etcs.

To download apps from play store: Simply use Aurora Store (its a Play Store client).

*No Google Apps will work with this trick*

*There're better solutions.... but, they need Signature Spoofing, so, i made this*

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Techinal Info:

NoGapps is a flashable zip solution, contains only 1 closed source App: Google Services Framework.

and, also contain other Open Source Alternatives for PlayStore.

i.e.:

Aurora Droid & F-Droid - for downloading OpenSource Apps from F-Droid.

Aurora Store - for downloading Apps from PlayStore.

F-Droid Privileged Extension , Aurora Services - for auto installing (downloaded) Apps from F-Droid , Aurora Droid, Aurora Store.

Features :

No Google Apps will work.

Apps, which asks for Play Services will work!

Play Services Framework - just a placeholder to let 3rd party apps think that Play Services are there.

Aurora Store (Play Store Client)

F-Droid (Free Open Source Apps' Store)

F-Droid Privileged Extension (F-Droid can auto Install Apps)

Security & Privacy - as if You are not having any Gapps!

Download Links for NoGapps

​

NoGapps_flashable.zip

Play Services Apk

Play Store Apk

Chained gApps

​

Lite weight google apps (gapps) flashable zip for Android 11, arm32+arm64 (unified build),

BTW, I'll only keep the necessary components, so that , data leaks will be drastically lower.

Click Here To Download (AFH)

Features :

Play Services

Play Services Framework

Play Store

Removed Google Play Services ability to read/write app-data (so that it can't misuse your app-data)

Google Backup/Restore won't work (intentionally disabled)

CREDITS

XDA:DevDB Information

Chained Gapps | NoGapps | No DataLeak [11 - R], Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

afridi.shahriar

Version Information

Status: Stable

Stable Release Date: 2020-12-09

Beta Release Date: 2019-04-21

Created 2019-04-21

Last Updated 2020-12-09
[Android Software Development] afridi.shahriar:
Reserved

This gapps project is to restrict the Google's capabilities to track/data leaks!

So, in the later releases, there will be 3 types of restrictions.

I'll try to emulate the function of microG as far I can, while, it won't require any sigspoof, and, can be restored to a full fledged gapps on the go, without reboot!

I got this idea from Magic Gapps (VR25), microG, noGooglag group in telegram
[Android Software Development] afridi.shahriar:
Reserved

Credits

[MENTION=5678465]WhyOrean[/MENTION] for Aurora Store

[MENTION=5228676]VR25[/MENTION] for SystemlessGapps (I got this idea from this)

[MENTION=4546389]jerryn70[/MENTION] for Ad blocking hosts
[Android Software Development] Hb20032003:
Please make an arm32 package also
[Android Software Development] afridi.shahriar:
Yeah, Sure!

I'm about to build a unified gapps for ARM+ARM64 SOC devices.
[Android Software Development] vdbhb59:
Suggestion mate: Make a list of the apps included against as what alternative.

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Also, if you have Magisk as "needed" then write that in the OP.

Gapps init script of yours:

# gapps.init

mount -t ext4 -o rw /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata /data

mount -t f2fs -o rw /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata /data

clear

mkdir -p /data/adb/service.d

chmod 0755 /data/adb

chmod 0755 /data/adb/service.d

rm -rf /data/adb/service.d/shahriar_gapps_script

ln -sf /system/etc/init.d/shahriar_gapps_script /data/adb/service.d/shahriar_gapps_script

echo ' '

echo ' Script'

echo ' by Afridi Shahriar'

echo ' to restrict gApps usage'

echo ' Linked to Magisk'

echo ''

echo 'If You neither have Magisk installed, nor have init.d support'

echo 'Then, either flash Magisk.zip, or, Enable init.d support'

echo 'to get this script working.'

echo ' '

#_____________________________________________#

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Also, if you are not aware, APK Mirror is not exactly for privacy friendly people, and has a lot of useless activities itself. Try and upload the latest version of those apps somewhere after cutting the services in them.
[Android Software Development] afridi.shahriar:
There are more knowledgeable people in this field for searching alternative Apps, so, I didn't tell anything.

Still I'll say that, I have provided the alternatives of Play Store (Aurora Store), for other Gapps, there r many alternatives. (GDrive - Mega, Chrome - Bromite/ FireFox, KeepNotes - Mozilla Notes)

Those who want to have Play Games working, they shouldn't the NoGapps, rather then can use ChainedGapps.

Chained Gapps will have all the things working, but, with least data leaks! (WIP)

Yeah. actually, i think ,most people either have Magisk or have init.d support. so, i didn't write.

and, the thread is not fully written yet.

BTW, without magisk/init.d , it will still work!

Magisk will be Mandatory in the later versions, when i push the scripts to restrict apps' usage.

and, there also, if one doesn't have Magisk/init.d, he will be able to execute an OneTime Terminal command to set it up!

(but, better with Magisk), bcz, apps can enable/disable their components, (specially gapps)!
[Android Software Development] Anarchy16:
looking forward for this gapps ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YouLogic:
Since updating to Pie, I'm having issues with searches on the browser. It only happens the very first time when I open the browser. I type something into the search bar and hit search. It just freezes up. The only fix is to close that tab and open a new tab and retype what I wanted to search. It happens every single time I open the browser to search something. Doesn't happen when using bookmarks or going to websites, only when trying to search. Anyone else?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers] AOWS:
Hello

I have J320H I forgot the pattern, i tried too much and now it's asking for PIN Code

I want to get my things from the internal memory to PC and then reset it to factory setting

Can I install TWRP and Connect the device to PC and copy my files?

I think the PC will show the device as MTP

Am I correct?

Just wanna ask and be sure before doing anything

Data there is really important
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers] AOWS:
My way worked

I even removed the pattern and the PIN code using TWRP

I was lucky the FRP was OFF
[General Questions and Answers] asp_007:
my OnePlus 5t 64gb running oxygen os 9.0.4 suddenly started freezing and restarting until i unlock phone after restart and this loop continues all time. I had this issue past few days i thought first its software problem. i tried all rest methods it didn't worked for me i think its hardware issue

If anyone knows how to fix this can reply me immediately and also has same issue like me..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] hasunl:
How can i toot n950u and install twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] butchieboy:
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3685340&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

SM-N935F NoteFE Superfast9 Rom

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Its been around for over a year..lol search search serach..good luck[emoji106]

SM-N935F NoteFE Superfast9 Rom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] hasunl:
Witch version should i install
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] butchieboy:
What is your build number

SM-N935F NoteFE Superfast9 Rom

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If your boot loader is past U3 you can't root. If you have Snapdragon.

Sent from my SM-N960U ORE0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] hasunl:
Screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] butchieboy:
You cant root

Sent from my Still Rooted NOTE 8

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You are on boot loader 5..there is no root method past boot loader 3

Sent from my Still Rooted NOTE 8

---------- Post added at 12:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:25 AM ----------

You are on S5CRK1, the S5 is what boot loader you are on...sorry your stuck on that build.

Sent from my Still Rooted NOTE 8

---------- Post added at 12:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:27 AM ----------

Also I noticed your battery is rather low, I wouldn't let it drop below 15%..and never let it drop to 0%.

Sent from my Still Rooted NOTE 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kdiddle75:
Is there any root method for a note 8 on Pie? I'm new to the rooting thing and don't know the lingo y'all are using here, had to wait till my phone was paid off to root it. It's hella laggy and i would like to speed it up if possible now. TIA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] butchieboy:
No root for Pie

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Well you can go here. But this is a very advanced method.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...3&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] rikardugama:
I need to turn pin of sim off to auto restart?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] unstudio:
Please give me a download link to the WM6.1 for Palm 750V, thanks! I know there is no offical version.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] romitkin:
Hi guys,

The only reason I'm still using stock Nougat is to have good Daydream support with low persistence mode.

The device, however, feels too slow and I would like some Oreo or Pie.

I've read a few mentions about new kernels supporting Daydream however I haven't found a concrete answer.

Could Daydream users please share their experiences?

Thanks a lot.

Edit : in addition, are there custom ROMs / kernels with which i can get better battery life compared to stock? I've actually replaced my battery and wiped data but my battery life is still not great.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MTMTE:
I'm using A2017X_O_B04_SL!M8 that is running Oreo and while it technically has Daydream working I can't recommended it as the low persistence mode seems to be broken and it is too blurry.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/rom-slm8-t3947376
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] RobboW:
Daydream on stock B04 works but due to the battery killing nature of Daydream I haven't given it a good go to see how well it works. Can have a look. I do wear glasses so I usually get blur anyway but if careful I can put them on behind the Daydream View 2 just to test.

Mine is totally standard, bootloader never been unlocked.

It does run nicer than on Nougat but there are some bugs. It seems to cause an early shutdown as battery gets low plus the 10 second power button hold doesn't restart it. They've buggered something up with power. Dolby Atmos works.

What's the deal about low persistence? I haven't heard of it. What should I be looking for?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MTMTE:
I'm running a A2017U and it never got the Oreo B04 rom that re-added Daydream certification and I'm too chicken to try to flash the Stock A2017G ROM on it.

This is a generic screen cap since my Axon is flashing a rom right now but its the setting at the bottom for "Reduce Blur" its typically on by default and toggling it isn't even an option in Nougat Roms from what I can tell:

[IMG="Low Persistence"]https://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/articles/288642-thumb/Android-O-custom-themes-1.jpg[/IMG]

I hope I'm not spreading mis-information but it reduces blur/makes movement more fluid by adding in extra black frames that brings that total Frames Per Second up to 120. When the phone swaps to VR mode it should get slightly "dimmer" because of those added black frames. That's also how many TVs cheaply add more frames to 30FPS content and display it as 60FPS or 120FPS content to make things look more "fluid" (which seems to be what you want for VR).

On the Sl!M rom mentioned in my other post (which is rock solid in nearly every other way) toggling the Reduce Blur option seems to make no change one way or another so its just my assumption it doesn't work so maybe it is working but it is way more blurry when moving around than in the Nougat Roms or my Pixel 2. Combing through the XDA forums seems to indicate that something in the build prop needs to be edited to correctly identify the phone as the A2017U to engage Low Persistence on the A2017G B04 rom but that is above my skillset.

Its too bad too as VR seems to be the most stable and have the clearest picture- as long as I'm not moving compared to the handful of other Nougat ROMS I tried.

So while they had less "motion blur" they had other weird issues (the Skybox app says the phone isn't certified on A2017U_B35_NOUGAT_FULL_EDL and flat out doesn't load on the Lineage OS 15.1 & neither does the "Drop down menu").
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Raza1998:
Hello

I want to ask that How to make themes i mean which software do the theme makers use

Except Samsung Theme editor

Please somone tell me

Thank you;)
[Honor 8 Pro  Guides, News, & Discussion] yaxdauser:
Few days ago my Honor8Pro was upgraded to EMUI "9.0.1" and Android "9".

Since then, YouTube 360 Videos have stopped to work.

Both app and website doesn't show the "VR cardbord" icon at all.

Trying 3DMark benchmark app, I've noticed graphics artifacts in place of lights effects, so I suppose that the software update has disabled the hardware acceleration.

Other things stopped to work properly (e.g., Chrome tab list icon stopped to show windows list until device reboot, AndroIRC crashes at startup), things that always worked fine since the "unboxing" (more than one year ago) to the EMUI/PIE "upgrade".

There is a way to have back the device I bought?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] brain.atomic:
Hi all. This is a small little arcade game that I have been working on for the past 6 months.

Move the ball behind your finger and avoid obstacles.

The speed of obstacles gradually increases, slowdown them with simple movements of a finger.

Collect coins and discover new ball styles. More coins - more styles!

Compete with friends: check whose finger is faster!

Google Play Link

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YouTube gameplay video
[Android Apps and Games] bigogofthewest:
I just tried it out, good work dude. Really fun. :good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] xXPIXELPIEXx:
samsung spen works

samsung health works

samsung gear works

includes gcam and samsung camera

https://imgur.com/a/DLbK8MG

pictures of rom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Supracer:
A new rom yay!!! Right now it's 12:30am here so I'll be downloading overnight and will be flashing the rom after morning ?? Thank you so much, can't wait to try it out!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] dsg2003:
Awesome news..... Sound really interesting.. thank you for the new rom here in N9 section. Will flash it soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] osk4rin:
Does anyone has tested this ROM?

cool! Another Rom for our beloved NOTE 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] bartjeh1991:
Tried installing this, there is something wrong when setting up. Firstly on set up google does not recognise my old pin anymore after flashing. Tried a pincode less back up and that worked. Afterwards when further installing, it keeps asking for a fingerprint but you need to set it uo with a password. Password will get set up the first time and never get recognised again. After trying to set up and tried rebooting the phone screen keeps flickering on the unlock screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] eabrillos:
Hi xXpixelpieXx, please share rom thru Mega pls. Google Drive is too slow in my country.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] karapoutsoglou:
Amazing news
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] wenjie1234:
Downloading Rom, can't wait to try it out!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Supracer:
so i flashed it today (twice) and after a phone restart i get the message "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" so i have to restore my phone from odin then restore from twrp. First time it happened i restarted after titanium backup and the second time i restarted after putting my email in the setup wizard.... please fix
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] xXPIXELPIEXx:
good

yes

im uploading to mega check mirror link in op in 5 minutes

to skip fingerprint at setup: press the arrow back 1 time thats it?

yes good rom

please try it and give honest review also :)

good :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] xXPIXELPIEXx:
flash oreo bootloader and flash the rom again i have this every time i use pie bootloader just flash oreo bootloader it is because the bootloader for pie is not good and it contains problems.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397887521

flash this in twrp to get oreo bl and then flash this rom and no more problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] bartjeh1991:
After setting up a password the phone wont recognise the password anymore. So if you reboot you cant use your phone anymore.... Also the screen starts flickering after the reboot. So you cant even enter anything...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Supracer:
Ok this is the 3rd time and I'm done trying for now... Sorry bro I really wished everything worked perfectly but after finishing up the setup wizard, I restarted my phone and I can't go past the lockscreen.... the screen is on loop (comes up for 1 sec and turns off for 10) and that's without restoring any apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] peppect91:
how to restart phone if i have this error? i cnat reboot to twrp or odin mode. help pls
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] wenjie1234:
Used the ROM for quite a while and it's good. The only problem is that I cannot use anything to lock my phone. Fingerprint, face, iris or even the basic ones like pattern, password or pin. Everything just fail. Even you set-up pattern, it doesn't work
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] xXPIXELPIEXx:
ok hope u will consider our rom another time :)

kindly flash stock rom if you dont know how to solve this :laugh: i post fix right above you :silly:

works fine for me i will investigate the bug
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] xXPIXELPIEXx:
boys dont use fingerprint sensor or security settings press not now and continue setup press back arrow if you get the fingerprint sensor screen :) if you want security put pin on your sim card which will lock instantly every time you reboot ;);):good::cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] xXPIXELPIEXx:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/tips-custom-romers-t3923647/post79387468#post79387468

tips so everyone can avoid bugs on roms
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] zfemx:
please help us we can't reboot to join in to twrp or odin mode please help

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after flashed your rom my phone is break please help .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Thanos:
Anything associated with Augustin is banned from xda.

Links removed, thread closed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] biotoxin:
been running my vzw snapdragon s8+ rooted pretty much since root was an option, getting ready to hand it off now so I did a factory reset, flashed stock firmware, then updated to current

however when I was using it before I'd been experimenting with different modules like dolby atmos, volume booster, etc

somewhere along the line I wrecked the mic input so that the only time the mic worked for anything was on speakerphone, which was fine for me the last couple years

now though I'd like to hand off a fully working phone and can't figure out what I need to reset that part back to stock

any tip is appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheMadScientist:
Flash stock rom
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] biotoxin:
did that, didn't help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] biotoxin:
welp the phone was destroyed at work so new phone from insurance, fixed the problem...
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] andresleonsalas:
Does anyone has the HiVision and HiMeasure apps? My canadian P30Pro does not have it. Could someone please share the apks?
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] IamNumber25:
wait for the next update, currently the new update (with AR Measure) is only available in China
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] funCrash93:
Have you tried alternatives?

* https://apkpure.com/arcore-by-google/com.google.ar.core

* https://apkpure.com/measure-quick-everyday-measurements/com.google.tango.measure

* https://apkpure.com/ar-ruler-app-–-tape-measure-camera-to-plan/com.grymala.aruler

* https://apkpure.com/arcore-elements/com.google.ar.unity.ddelements [for fun testing AR]

Everything works fine with the above :fingers-crossed:
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] andresleonsalas:
Yes, I've tried them, but it'd be nice if we could have the apps and functionalities we're supposed to receive with our VERY expensives phones. We don't have many things we saw while Huawei was announcing this phone. Those features (like the double video recording) were pretty desirable while making the decision between buying the P30Pro or the S10+, and then we don't receive some of them.
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] NJ72:
You have said that you watched the video, yet you do the same thing that so many people do and ignore the bits you don't want to read.

The presentation clearly said "functionality added via HOTA (Huawei Over The Air) update", but you didn't want to read that and now you're here moaning.

It's a great phone without these features, and rest assured the features will be added in the future.
[Off-topic] jrodbrown58:
I'm looking for an app that was once on the play store. Been searching and searching and I cannot now find it. It was a crossword game that gave hints but to solve the puzzle it was like Sudoku and you could only use each letter once. Does anyone remember such game? I believe it was called wordlingo or something similar...:/
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
The following are just a few that's similar to what you're describing...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbasoft.sumoku

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barnstormgames.countdown

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madrabbit.guesstheword

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MsbApps.Lingo

This is the best that I can do...

Good Luck!

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[Off-topic] mrrocketdog:
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err on the side of kindness