I want to propose a project that anyone can contribute to that will help bring near official quality Google apps to the windows phone. Any developer can contribute as they will be open sourced...
I would like all the apps to be built using the new universal code methods provided by the latest visual studio update so that the apps may be ported for windows rt.
Would anyone else be interested in this?
I currently have a Google Music app out (and also undergoing a full redesign of it at the moment), but I'm not open-sourcing that unfortunately.
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I'm pretty sure I heard somewhere that only some of Google's applications were closed source (GMail, Market, etc.), but the others (Browser, Music, Gallery) were open source. My problem is that I can't seem to find the source of these applications through Google.
Can anyone provide a link to download them, or did I hear wrong and all the default Apps are closed source?
Or are the default Apps like those not made through Java, but using native code?
Edit: It looks like I have to use git to get the source, but it isn't even available for windows. Are there any other places I could get it?
Browser and Music are both open source, Gallery isn't in AOSP yet
So... I've searched for a similar thread, but I didn't found any so I decided to make a new one.
As I don't want to use any google services on my telephone I had to purge Play Store also. I've searched for alternatives. I came across Fdroid - actually the store I've searched for. The only problem I've faced is there are no proprietary apps. I try to reject using of proprietary software as much as possible, but many of my friends use proprietary chat apps like WhatsApp, Viber etc.
So I've searched a solution to get this proprietary apps without much tricks...just keep it simple. I came across Aptoid - another android store, but I didn't liked the idea behind very well - you can find lots cracked apps etc. and that is not what I am looking for. Second point is - all apps are outdated - so you are missing the new version of the apps and their security and performance fixes. It didn't suited my needs so I decided to purge Aptoide.
So... after a bit of research I founded another two solutions:
APKmirror - it is a website - there is no app for it. So If you want to use it you have to go to the website and download and install .apk manually (you also need to enable Untrusted Sources in your security settings). The website has very nice interface and it looks exactly as a normal appstore. I've bookmarked it and placed it on my homescreen - so it is usable - no pain in the *** at all. The packages seems to be "trusted" as the packet signature is checked with the one of the original developer. All apps are updated - you can even download beta versions (before they hit PlayStore) and if it goes wrong... you can easily downgrade to previous verions - very nice feature. This site is related to Android Police - as it is a good source in my opinion, I think the packages there are trust-able. Is there anyone who has additional info about APKmirror?
APKpure - the second solution I came across. I wasn't able to find any additional information about this source or any review so I really have no idea who is standing behind this project. Anyway... I downloaded several apps and I checked the app signature and it seems fine - every app I checked matched the original signature of the developer. There are also "Trusted" marks same as APKmirror. All of the apps are updated. It looks pretty much like APKmirror - there is no app, just website. You can easily update your applications too so it suit all my needs. Anyway... I would like to get some additional information about it... it seems to me like mirror of PlayStore but... anyone who knows more maybe?
Apkpure has a app that you can download. Just have to watch certain apps such as play games will update to the 038 version when I am completely updated to the 030 version in the play store. Apkmirror describes this on their website when you download certain apps. Just though you should know about the app.
One thing I miss Fromm the Google play store is Google games for backup of games data and achievements. When cyanogen finishes partnership with the social gaming network, play games or whatever it's called, I'll hopefully be able to get away from the Google play store. Course devs would have to enable those servers for achievements etc, which is a long shot. Till then helium is my best friend I guess.
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Is there a hack or work around for rooted users to use unauthorized android auto apps that are not live in the Play store? For example I am working on one that will read my emails. I have some of it working in the emulator but I want to also try it out in my vehicle. I found this on another forum:
"Because of the UX/Safety concerns, you HAVE to be live on the Play Store - aka go through review (which is a new thing for Android) before testing in-car. However, this doesn't mean that you have to be public - you can publish to the Alpha or Beta channel, so only you and an optional controlled list of people can access it."
Is there no way to get Google Keep on this OS? It's one of my essential apps, and it appears there is no way to install it on Samsung watches. Any help would be appreciated.
Google never released API for Keep, so nobody can make a Keep app without hacking the database
Hi, as confirmed : https://www.huaweicentral.com/harmonyos-eligible-devices/amp/
Will a user be able to opt out from installing the Harmony OS Update?
It appearently won't be running android and many of my favorite apps are Android such as my Google apps.
Your feedback is appreciated,
Thanks
might be able to block system updates from development options. at this point i will take the update if by some weird chance i get it before i can buy a p50 pro, sadly i dont trust google anymore than i do the CCP
Harmony OS IS in fact Android as much as I know, but there is no google apps and no Play store.
As far as I read, normally Android apps should work if installed as apk.
Harmony OS could have an advantage in fact: It will be OpenSource!
So it is not much different from any custom rom as far as I see it. The only thing will be that there are no google apps and some apps which need google services won#t work as banking apps etc.
Maybe there will be a workaround or Huawei will get together with the most needed apps and will support them in their own App store.