So I have a nexus 4 and nexus 7 and I heard that with 4.3 the play games app would sync your games between devices is this a lie, something that could be possible, or am I doing something wrong.
I have a ton of apps and the only ones in sync are because of user accounts within the app or their own servers. This would be really nice to have could somebody refer a good third party app for this if stock 4.3 can't do it.
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It's not a lie, it's just that the game has to be updated to support Google Play Services.
As for an app to help sync data across devices look at Helium (formerly Carbon). I've used it for game data syncing before.
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Google has put the back-end in place to allow developers to sync data between devices seamlessly. The issue is that the developers need to implement it into their apps for it to work.
There are a few who have done so already such as 7x7, Can Knockdown, Quell, Osmos - just to name a few.
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Quite a few of you have asked me about the Facebook not syncing with 2.3.4 since Google decided to make it a no-no...Below is a link to a compiled .apk file that, hopefully, fixes the syncing problem.
*ContactsProvider.apk* TESTING ONLY and not responsible if something bad happens!! What I can say is that I have been running this on my phone with no problems but since I don't use Facebook..maybe someone else can let me know.
- Lastly, do NOT sign the .apk
- push to /system/app
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SyncMyPix works well
I can't wait to see it working on my Xoom. I really hope your solution will be universal.
Also, I cannot test on my Nexus S, as CM7 has already the sync working.
So, is this a working solution?
I just picked up a NS4G and would love to get this working.
same here. as a matter of fact, why did google decide to go against this?
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same here. as a matter of fact, why did google decide to go against this?
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They wanted the data to be synced to the contact so that it would be on Google's servers... i.e. their picture is uploaded to the server, and no longer requires Facebook sync for the data.
Yes those are the rules for using Google's contact API. The philosophy is that the user should be able to export and have control over data his contacts have shared with him. Facebook wants all that data to stay in the Facebook system. They do not want to allow you to export or own or have control of your friends contact info outside of Facebook.
The rule has always been there and Facebook has always violated it. This is Google's way of letting them know they are not happy about it even though they continue to let it slide on pretty much all other devices.
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Any news on this app would like to resync them again thanks
I've been using an apk called syncmypix and it works wonders..
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It sync's the pix, there are dozents of tools like that...we need a data sync tool which sync's fb data, not only pics, with the phone contacts...
I've been using Contapps (also on the Android Market) to get around this issue.
Works great.
Actually, Contapps is a good app and can sync with social networks,including Facebook.
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Maybe someone clever enough should just have a look into Cm7 source code or just ask the team. They have the answer and I am sure they are willing to share.
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Maybe someone clever enough should just have a look into Cm7 source code or just ask the team. They have the answer and I am sure they are willing to share.
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The Facebook app package name just needs to be added to the various unrestricted packages lists. Then its free to do whatever with your data, ignoring Google's restrictions.
I will try and find out exactly which parts of code it requires changed some time this week, I believe its XML only.
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Or....
Go here: http://www.koushikdutta.com/2008/10/synchronizing-google-and-facebook.html.
Install on your PC. Run. Log in. Boom, synced.
Thanks to Koush.
That's not the same thing as what the Facebook app does. Koush's app just takes the photo from Facebook and updates the photo in your Google Contact entry for the person. That photo is then permanent until you manually remove it on the Google Contacts website.
The Facebook app only stores the photo in the person's contact on your phone, but not in the actual Google contact entry. The advantage of this is that if you remove Facebook, the pics go away as well. It keeps Facebook and Google Contacts separate. This is how Twitter, Last.FM, Qik, et al do it.
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That's not the same thing as what the Facebook app does. Koush's app just takes the photo from Facebook and updates the photo in your Google Contact entry for the person. That photo is then permanent until you manually remove it on the Google Contacts website.
The Facebook app only stores the photo in the person's contact on your phone, but not in the actual Google contact entry. The advantage of this is that if you remove Facebook, the pics go away as well. It keeps Facebook and Google Contacts separate. This is how Twitter, Last.FM, Qik, et al do it.
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I know. I like that better. I did not like syncing photos, then I log into Gmail Contacts and all the photos were gone. I like to have the photos in Gmail too.
But my post really was in reply to another user who suggested another 3rd party app to sync the pictures. I meant to quote his post but I did not.
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Quite a few of you have asked me about the Facebook not syncing with 2.3.4 since Google decided to make it a no-no...Below is a link to a compiled .apk file that, hopefully, fixes the syncing problem.
*ContactsProvider.apk* TESTING ONLY and not responsible if something bad happens!! What I can say is that I have been running this on my phone with no problems but since I don't use Facebook..maybe someone else can let me know.
- Lastly, do NOT sign the .apk
- push to /system/app
*link removed*
-D
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Link removed?
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Link removed?
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does not work ;D
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does not work ;D
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Gotcha, thanks. Afaik, CM and some other chefs have the requisite info to bypass goog's restrictions and allow syncing. Maybe we can reach out to them and they'll be kind enough to share the solution?
Hey guys, just wanna ask, what is Google Play Service, it just installed itself after rebooting my phone. What does it do? I checked it on the Play Store but all the reviews' talking about a game, I can't even open it and it's not on my drawer. Can someone please explain? Thanks
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Google Play services is a platform delivered by the Google Play Store that offers integration with Google products, such as Google+, in Android apps. The Google Play services platform consists of a services component that runs on the device and a thin client library that you package with your app.
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So basically, it's a component to let apps access your google+ easily.
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So basically, it's a component to let apps access your google+ easily.
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So what's with the reviews? They're talking about a game.
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So what's with the reviews? They're talking about a game.
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Well, I have no idea why they are talking like as if it's a game with levels or something... But the description of the app clearly states:
Google Play services - Google services for Android apps
Google Play services lets Android apps from the Google Play Store integrate with Google+ and Google Accounts. To work correctly, some apps may require Google Play services to be present and up to date.
Google Play services is usually updated automatically on Android devices. You can also install or update it manually from the Google Play Store.
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So, idk why they're all spouting nonsense about that.
I guess Google Play Service is responsible for making fast updates to installed apps. Now you don't need to download the whole app again in order to update. It just takes only the updated part and not whole app. This is especially helpful when updating big games. Anyways its just my assumption, though I'm not sure about it.
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Hey guys just sharing something I use when playing games on my nexus.
Some games (most Gameloft game) do a license check at the start. If you do not have data you cannot play. Simply find an app that has the option to disable app permissions.
Find the game you'd like to play offline and look at the permissions and find billing service or verification check. Disable them. You can try disabling more if you feel confident, but if something is not working, just go back and fix the permission you changed.
Good luck and I hope this helps some people.
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Is there an app you can recommend?
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I use romtool box pro by jrummy (great swiss army knife app)
You'll the option in auto start manager.
Or just search permission denied in the play store.
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i think luckypatcher is another one but its kind of illegal if you use it for the wrong reasons...
Haha yeah I thought the same thing.
Oh and how did you guys go? Did it work?
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Failed for Gamevil' games, e.g. soccer superstar, fishing superstars etc... any other solution??
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Also there is a app called "app shield".it used to remove permission from app (no root required)by editing its manifest.
It was available on play store but it has been removed now you can find it on net and sideload.
But its my experience that simply removing licence permission doesn't works.
I just did some playing around and found out that for this to work you have to at least run this game once with data connected.
I also blocked all permissions for wild blood and it still runs fine. I don't know about other games though.
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I'll DL them soon and have a look see.
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What issues have you experienced on Android 4.3?
In my case the wipe dalvik cache starting apps on boot bug still exists which is just irritating and the developer of Clipper has found a multi-clipboard crash on Android 4.3 which was reported to Google.
Miracast no longer works with play music app. Guess they disabled because of their chromecast dongle. Very naughty google! Taking cues from apple now?
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Play will not let me download anything. I keep getting a server error. Anyone else have this problem?
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Play will not let me download anything. I keep getting a server error. Anyone else have this problem?
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I heard that other people had the same issue, try wiping the Play Store cache and data, if that does not work then do the same to Google Play Services of it is there (icon disappeared and turned to an android on my side in the battery menu).
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To clear Play Store download error delete Google account and then recreate, Store will then work correctly.
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To clear Play Store download error delete Google account and then recreate, Store will then work correctly.
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Yeah, someone also said that has well and that also worked.
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Most of these "issues" that you're talking about are not 4.3 issues, they're app issues! Apps need to be updated to work properly on 4.3!
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Delete it from the store or my phone?
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I keep getting a sync error but other than that no issues at all
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Most of these "issues" that you're talking about are not 4.3 issues, they're app issues! Apps need to be updated to work properly on 4.3!
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True BUT Android 4.3 is causing this class issue for certain applications and plus this thread is about the issues within the OS, application issues to do with the OS itself and much more.
Basically this is about issues people suddenly get after the update.
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I keep getting a sync error but other than that no issues at all
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People Details is failing to sync but it was a bit worse before when it was having some of sync issues with a few of the options.
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Delete it from the store or my phone?
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No no no, you just try wiping the Play Store or/and Play Store Services and if that does not help and you are using the first email you added to the device then you need to factory reset.
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Oh so its not just mine? Phewww haha
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I bet Google are getting reported alot about these issues.
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Awwww, Google removed that useful glitch where if you keep pressing refresh you can see the package name and the type of activity it is running in the battery menu. D:
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Are the notification light working properly with the 4.3 or we still have to use Light flow to get them?
Since getting the ota update to 4.3 my nexus4 has been having performance issues especially when playing games. Playing a simple game like candy crush is stuttering and having a drop in frame rate, is anyone else experiencing the same problems?
Hi, I have some litle issues too.
Go Launcher Ex's notification icon permanent stayng in my status bar. I install the old version and nothing change.
In Apps>Infor for Go Launcher Ex, I set to not show notifications, but after restart I'm geting icon again.
I read somwere, that in 4.3 the user have rights to denied permitions of the app's, but I do not see this option in settings.
Thank's!
Mx player not working - player issue I know.
I have bad lag in chrome and gangstar 4, as well as a few other apps
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It's out and working.
What is allo
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What is allo
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It's Google's new messaging app.
Uninstalled already. Not for me...
It's cool. Has a few hidden features and built in Google assistant is dope.
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My wife can't receive the text I send her through allo :crying: back to old messaging app I guess
This app is working great for me. I love it! Thanks for the heads up!
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So we have allo, duo, messaging, hangouts, voice, Google+... What in good God's name is going on? Tried allo and duo, saw nothing worth wasting my time on. Uninstalled. Can't they make 1 app that does everything properly and in fact pulls in WhatsApp, viber and Skype into it to have one do it all app instead of this confusing mess?
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The best feature I think it has is the incognito messaging. It has end to end encryption and pretty much self destructs at a interval you choose.
problem is, that your contacts, and possibly your messages arent getting destroyed at any interval at this point. and they are being stored on Google servers so, thats why alot of folks have no interest is using this snooping infested app..