Anyone know what bloatware comes on the VzW HTC One? Also, anyone tried to install Google Wallet, either via Play or sideloading?
nerdymurdy said:
Anyone know what bloatware comes on the VzW HTC One? Also, anyone tried to install Google Wallet, either via Play or sideloading?
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Im wondering how much useable space there is?
mothy said:
Im wondering how much useable space there is?
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24 GBs roughly.
nerdymurdy said:
Anyone know what bloatware comes on the VzW HTC One? Also, anyone tried to install Google Wallet, either via Play or sideloading?
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it let me install from Play. but then when launching it it says it not available for my device or network.
Need to dig up the sideload and try now.
meest said:
it let me install from Play. but then when launching it it says it not available for my device or network.
Need to dig up the sideload and try now.
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I hope it works! I figure if any device will be capable of getting around it, the HTC One will be it. This is what's going to settle my decision between the One and Maxx.
There's unfortunately a whole slew of bloatware on there (about 7-9 applications) which are mostly verizon branded. I took the liberty to disable ALL (except for Hotspot) because I was not able to disable it through SETTINGS > APPS.
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I went on the play store and was looking at all Google apps and I saw wallet it let me install it (fully stock non root) but when I open the app it says device not supported. But could it be that t-mobile is finally going to support Google Wallet, maybe its because their releasing the Nexus 4. Hopefully and has anyone else try this?
Thanks
Ram1500 said:
I went on the play store and was looking at all Google apps and I saw wallet it let me install it (fully stock non root) but when I open the app it says device not supported. But could it be that t-mobile is finally going to support Google Wallet, maybe its because their releasing the Nexus 4. Hopefully and has anyone else try this?
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work is ongoing...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956567
crazy talk said:
work is ongoing...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956567
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yes but i believe that way you have to root and flash the app and change the build.prop, i was just saying that im fully stocked non root and locked bootloader. when you go on the play store it shows up and lets you install but the app wont work. maybe t-mobile will finally let us use it after they release the nexus?? just a thought lol
Ram1500 said:
yes but i believe that way you have to root and flash the app and change the build.prop, i was just saying that im fully stocked non root and locked bootloader. when you go on the play store it shows up and lets you install but the app wont work. maybe t-mobile will finally let us use it after they release the nexus?? just a thought lol
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possibly, it will require a update specifically for the Note II on Google Wallets end (seems unlikely) or an update to our phone since we have some missing files inside the phone required to get Wallet up and running.
and in any case, T-mobile is knee deep in ISIS. i can't imagine them simultaneously supporting Google Wallet on all their phones. The Nexus 4 is an exception to the rule, not what we can expect going forward.
And about your phone, did your previous phones have Google Wallet?
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possibly, it will require a update specifically for the Note II on Google Wallets end (seems unlikely) or an update to our phone since we have some missing files inside the phone required to get Wallet up and running.
and in any case, T-mobile is knee deep in ISIS. i can't imagine them simultaneously supporting Google Wallet on all their phones. The Nexus 4 is an exception to the rule, not what we can expect going forward.
And about your phone, did your previous phones have Google Wallet?
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oh i guess i got my hopes up a bit, and yes they have but not stock i have the s3 but its running cm10 and the only one stock that had it was my old Galaxy Nexus, so i guess you can imagine how excited i got when i was able to install wallet on a fully stock phone, but oh well hopefully T-mobile will have a change of heart.
Can anyone pull out the Fitbit Apk that came on their M8?
Verizon pulled this function out of their build and I would really like to Add it back.
Thank you
Can't you just download from the play store?
dipole said:
Can't you just download from the play store?
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its not the same one unfortunately.
I just found it in the UK system dump, going to see what it takes to get it to work on VZW's
Kind of like how VZW removed the Power Saving menu completely.. Stupid little annoying things.
i like many other bought this on sale day under the assumption that i would be able to get google play store and services on.
this however doesnt look the case as we are on 3.6.6
does this look like we are doomed forever without it
any help to myself and others would be most grateful
thanks in advance
goldenbolux said:
i like many other bought this on sale day under the assumption that i would be able to get google play store and services on.
this however doesnt look the case as we are on 3.6.6
does this look like we are doomed forever without it
any help to myself and others would be most grateful
thanks in advance
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Yes, we are stuck. I installed 3.5 AT&T but doesn´t work either. The only thing I could get is Swiftkey
I've been able to successfully install Google play services, account manager and the services framework previously. Managed to get apps such as YouTube, gmail and others to run without crashing. Problem is, I used specific versions and I can't remember which ones they were ? I'm trying to find out what I did right and then I can document it so I won't forget again lol. Bare with me.
Google play store is a no go on 3.6.6 though. Use 1mobile or something instead.
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lu1gj3s said:
I've been able to successfully install Google play services, account manager and the services framework previously. Managed to get apps such as YouTube, gmail and others to run without crashing. Problem is, I used specific versions and I can't remember which ones they were I'm trying to find out what I did right and then I can document it so I won't forget again lol. Bare with me.
Google play store is a no go on 3.6.6 though. Use 1mobile or something instead.
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Ummm... Sounds interesting.
Having Gmail would be awesome. Please let us know which versions are you using, we would appreciate that
Okidoki, sorted. Get them from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365224
Then download the latest Google play services from apkmirror.com and update the one you installed from the above link. Reboot and get YouTube and whatever other stuff you need ?
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lu1gj3s said:
Okidoki, sorted. Get them from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365224
Then download the latest Google play services from apkmirror.com and update the one you installed from the above link. Reboot and get YouTube and whatever other stuff you need
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Thanks, but... It didn't work. I tried that this morning and it didn't allow me to install even 1 of the apks
Thanks anyway
does this require root to the device
thanks for any replies , forgot to add this
thanks
The method that lu1gj3s posted above would require rooting, as that's the same method for all Kindle Fire tablets. As for the Fire Phone I assume it's the guaranteed to way to make it work
Has anyone tried Baidu root or something similar? I think I'll give it a try tomorrow and then go through the method of putting Google Play on again
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The method that lu1gj3s posted above would require rooting, as that's the same method for all Kindle Fire tablets. As for the Fire Phone I assume it's the guaranteed to way to make it work
Has anyone tried Baidu root or something similar? I think I'll give it a try tomorrow and then go through the method of putting Google Play on again
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no haven't messed on that much with it yet as I am waiting for a couple of nano sims to arrive for the 2 that I bought. im not that bothered about the play store itself but more about maybe gmail, google chrome and you tube. As I have a nexus 4 now I am pretty used to google being a part of everything i use plus it works well with my chromebook
Easiest way to root is towel root.
For rooting and google services etc. take a look into my guide - follow these steps and your phone should work well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2898921
thanks for info
will try and have a good go when house is quiet and no kids about lol
No root needed to make it work. I got it running without root on 3.6.6 except for the play store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2118914&d=1373921344
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2118885&d=1373920818
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2118892&d=1373921084
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google.../google-play-services-6-6-03-1681564-070-apk/
Install account manager > services framework > play services > reboot > update play services > install youtube/gmail etc
Must say its disappointing.
The main selling point for me is, its dirt cheap and we can run android apps off it
I will be trying to root this little bad boy, anybody had much luck?
B1ackByte said:
Easiest way to root is towel root.
For rooting and google services etc. take a look into my guide - follow these steps and your phone should work well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2898921
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Well as you've had people say that the downgrade to 3.5 from 3.6.6 works I guess I'll give it a try
But no harm in trying Baidu Root first
Can you update to 3.6.8? In that version there's no problem with Google Apps
ya same here 3.6.6 no google play
ya im in Ireland got phone for 99pound need google play badly need to update to 3.6.8
If anyone hasn't yet figured out that play store won't work on any version of 3.6.6 haven't even tried to solve the problem by looking it up.
I've got it all working but every now and then get play services have stopped coming up on my phone (if anyone knows how to get rid of that let us know, thanks). I've used blackmart but most of all I use aptoide for all my apps. What I have noticed as well any apps that confirm purchases with play store load up.
I have to say, the fire phone with Google services and gapps is 1 of the best phones out. I think it's great and while they've hacked the price, I'd hope more devs would invest more time in to roms and other goodies. £99 you'd have to be stupid not to get 1.
jerico9 said:
If anyone hasn't yet figured out that play store won't work on any version of 3.6.6 haven't even tried to solve the problem by looking it up. .
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Well what did you do to get it working on 3.6.6? Instead of saying that people should just look it up...
WalkableBuffalo said:
Well what did you do to get it working on 3.6.6? Instead of saying that people should just look it up...
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+1 here..
"google services framework has stopped"
the process "com.google.process.gapps" has stopped
Have tried numerous guides to get this to work on 3.6.6 and none of them work for me, and yes i've looked it up
If not how about being helpful and providing a link or copy and pasting the guide that works?, GoogleFu isnt working out for me.
All the youtube guides and plagiarised articles i can find all reference the same method that doesn't work out.
Alternatively they recommend moving them to system apps which you cant do unless you're rooted and that would mean a downgrade to 3.5
Anybody know how to remove the HTC apps like people, messages, mail?
Also is there a Google version of the people app?
Is there a way to get stock Android lock screen?
Only if you can disable them, otherwise you need root.
To replace people:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts&hl=en
Electronic Punk said:
Only if you can disable them, otherwise you need root.
To replace people:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts&hl=en
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You can't disable the apps I mentioned (I did with others) and it says my device is incompatible with Google contacts for some reason!
fishluke said:
You can't disable the apps I mentioned (I did with others) and it says my device is incompatible with Google contacts for some reason!
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I got the same thing. shame . I haven't seen that in a while I guess its a google thing.
Not sure if this is the most recent version but you could try http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ontacts-1-1-android-5-1-android-apk-download/
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twistednl said:
Not sure if this is the most recent version but you could try http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ontacts-1-1-android-5-1-android-apk-download/
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Thanks!
Managed to find and install the latest version but still didn't make it show up in the play store so decided it's not worth it right now I guess.
fishluke said:
Thanks!
Managed to find and install the latest version but still didn't make it show up in the play store so decided it's not worth it right now I guess.
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Why should it show up in play store? Maybe the screen dpi or something needs to get updates in the app to show up. If you installed it from the source I send, you should be able to use it. No need to update
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Why should it show up in play store? Maybe the screen dpi or something needs to get updates in the app to show up. If you installed it from the source I send, you should be able to use it. No need to update
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I can't be bothered to keep manually checking if a new version comes out etc so was hoping perhaps installing apk would force it to show in the play store. Plus I still can't get rid of the HTC people app.
DPI seemed fine to me so not sure why it's not there.
Long story short, Google's blocked in China and my dad will be commuting back and forth to and fro from there, so he just wants to be able to use OOS but without GApps, like in China. Searched but couldn't really see any OOS-based ROMs that supported going GApps-less. Help?
I think I am missing the problem? If Google is blocked in China that just means he needs to sideboard his apps while he is there or wait till he is home to install. Why would you not install them? It's not like the phone won't work if Google services get blocked. Just use different search engines and/or browser and you should be fine.
xDark_ said:
Long story short, Google's blocked in China and my dad will be commuting back and forth to and fro from there, so he just wants to be able to use OOS but without GApps, like in China. Searched but couldn't really see any OOS-based ROMs that supported going GApps-less. Help?
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Cant you use a vpn in china to use google?
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bonham1988 said:
Cant you use a vpn in china to use google?
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Don't want to pay for one and it's annoying , plus he doesn't use Google Services a lot so what's the point of keeping the bloat
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Sowdiyeah said:
I think I am missing the problem? If Google is blocked in China that just means he needs to sideboard his apps while he is there or wait till he is home to install. Why would you not install them? It's not like the phone won't work if Google services get blocked. Just use different search engines and/or browser and you should be fine.
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He's travelling back and forth a lot. And sideload apps do work, but **** like backup and the stuff that happen in the background won't work. Plus he just doesn't want the bloat or battery drain of GApps
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xDark_ said:
Don't want to pay for one and it's annoying , plus he doesn't use Google Services a lot so what's the point of keeping the bloat
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If you're rooted you can uninstall them and if not just disable them from apps settings.
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bonham1988 said:
If you're rooted you can uninstall them and if not just disable them from apps settings.
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Doesn't help with the background stuff. I've tried disabling it on his Note 3, and it resulted in a loop of "com.process.google.gapps has crashed" and I want to avoid that. And I might as well just go without if I'm going to disable it.
How about flashing the Chinese ROM (Hydrogen OS)? Surely that one won't contain any of the Google services/apps. I'm based in China and have gone google-less for quite some time (even in Europe actually, those services are a huge drain and alternatives are available). There's 2 ways to get apps on the phone without using Google's Play store, 1) install Xiaomi/Huawei/... app store or 2) use Raccoon (search on XDA) to download apps from GPS on your PC and then side-load them on the phone. An even better solution is to install Raccoon on a server, have a script download the latest versions once a week, have a script erase the older versions and share the apk's through Nextcloud/OwnCloud/... with your phone (grats you've got your own app store )