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This is probably something I've done that is really stupid but I can't figure it out. My Nexus 6 is completely stock. Just got it, haven't unlocked the bootloader and haven't rooted it.
I have gone to the Security settings and enabled "Unkonwn Sources". I have even install Fdroid after doing so.
I'm now trying to install other apps (Amazon app store, and others from fdroid) and I can't.
It opens the install screen, tells me all the permissions the app will use, and gives me the "Cancel" and "Install" buttons. However, I cannot press the "Install" button. The cancel buttons works fine, but not the install button.
Anyone know what I've done wrong?
Thanks in advance folks.
2udCrRAZdK said:
This is probably something I've done that is really stupid but I can't figure it out. My Nexus 6 is completely stock. Just got it, haven't unlocked the bootloader and haven't rooted it.
I have gone to the Security settings and enabled "Unkonwn Sources". I have even install Fdroid after doing so.
I'm now trying to install other apps (Amazon app store, and others from fdroid) and I can't.
It opens the install screen, tells me all the permissions the app will use, and gives me the "Cancel" and "Install" buttons. However, I cannot press the "Install" button. The cancel buttons works fine, but not the install button.
Anyone know what I've done wrong?
Thanks in advance folks.
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Are you using some kind of screen filter application? Try switching the phone to landscape and tap all areas of "Install"
If you're using a screen filter application, disable it and then try again.
In my experience, this is usually related to third party screen related apps that control screen brightness. In my case, lux creates this behavior, and needs to be disabled to install things. If you don't have a third party app like this installed, try temporarily disabling ambient display or auto brightness.
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Thank you both for your answers.
"Lux" was the culprit. Darn.
I got really tired of pressing "Install". Did it so many times it wouldn't surprise me if there was a dent in my screen, lol.
2udCrRAZdK said:
I'm now trying to install other apps (Amazon app store, and others from fdroid) and I can't.
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You know the Amazon app store can also be accessed from the regular Amazon app, right? No need to sideload the Amazon App Store apk anymore
Is it possible to share apps installed via the Google Play Store with a child profile? They work fine on my main (adult) profile, but I can only figure out how to share apps installed via the Amazon store with a child profile.
kukucachu said:
Is it possible to share apps installed via the Google Play Store with a child profile? They work fine on my main (adult) profile, but I can only figure out how to share apps installed via the Amazon store with a child profile.
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I, too, am looking for this as well.
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I really need this. I won't rebuy apps for the kids.
Does screen pinning work on the fire maybe a alternative if its possible
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hoping somebody can find a way too do this . would be great since i have some google play apps i purchased for my son.
Now that we have root, you can download your app, back it up with titanium backup, then re-install it your child's profile.
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Do you have more detailed instructions on how to achieve this? I assume we have to root the device first?
mmedic said:
Do you have more detailed instructions on how to achieve this? I assume we have to root the device first?
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titanium Backup pro will not work unless device is Rooted
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jco23 said:
Now that we have root, you can download your app, back it up with titanium backup, then re-install it your child's profile.
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Before parting with the £4 for the pro version, will this definitely work? The Child Profile on the Amazon Fire looks heavily locked down and doesn't appear to use a normal launcher. I'm after getting Kodi on to the kids profiles but not having much luck so far. I'm rooted already and using Google Now as my launcher on the adult profiles.
Thanks
Mike
kukucachu said:
Is it possible to share apps installed via the Google Play Store with a child profile? They work fine on my main (adult) profile, but I can only figure out how to share apps installed via the Amazon store with a child profile.
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It is easily possible like this:
Install CM 12.1 --> Flash Gapps (Pico .zip) or install Amazon Appstore --> Install any/all apps you want --> Now go to settings app and create your childs profile --> Check any apps you want to share with your childs profile --> boot into kids profile --> PROFIT!
4t701 said:
It is easily possible like this:
Install CM 12.1 --> Flash Gapps (Pico .zip) or install Amazon Appstore --> Install any/all apps you want --> Now go to settings app and create your childs profile --> Check any apps you want to share with your childs profile --> boot into kids profile --> PROFIT!
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well this is an alternative last resort, so I am not yet goingdown this road just.
We are looking for a hack or workaround to use google purchased apps on the amazon child profiles
Maybe different launcher with kids profile see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whisperarts.kidsshell&hl=en ($$$)
Kids place launcher works perfectly for me.
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jco23 said:
Kids place launcher works perfectly for me.
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Are you able to get the app to "lock" so the kid can't just hit the home button and it exits the app?
I've tried a few different apps and they all require you to enable "Apps with usage access" in order to lock them, which you can't seem to access on the Fire.
Xpargas said:
Are you able to get the app to "lock" so the kid can't just hit the home button and it exits the app?
I've tried a few different apps and they all require you to enable "Apps with usage access" in order to lock them, which you can't seem to access on the Fire.
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Yes. It's in the app settings. But I do have root.
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4t701 said:
Install CM 12.1 -->
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Any way to do this with out flashing CM? Not possible on current 5.1.1 yet and really don't want to change it on my kids tablet. I see TiBu on the Amazon Store (but doesn't look like the real Dev and it costs $). I got them loaded on the adult profile, and I really don't want him to waste his time gaining levels again. Thanks.
---Just an FYI the Titanium Backup on the Amazon store seems legit (but my previous key didn't work with it). Still no luck because you cant restore without changing the settings to allow instillation from unknown sources which you cant do in the Kids Mode.
Also curious on installing Google play apps on kids profiles
Lollipop launcher works quite well. You can determine which apps to show in the drawer and lock down the main screen.
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Is it accurate to say that no one has figured out how to do this in the amazon kids environment?
Xpargas said:
Are you able to get the app to "lock" so the kid can't just hit the home button and it exits the app?
I've tried a few different apps and they all require you to enable "Apps with usage access" in order to lock them, which you can't seem to access on the Fire.
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jco23 said:
Yes. It's in the app settings. But I do have root.
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I tried it, but now Amazon doesn't allow you to change the launcher so the option to "lock" the home button doesn't work. It still works, but it shows an "action forbidden" screen, the shows the home screen for a few seconds, then re-launches the app. It's not an ideal solution, because a quick thinking youngster can simply launch the settings app in this interim period, and then go uninstall the app.
I just want to get YouTubeKids on my kids' profiles, but I'm not going to go through rooting etc. just for one app. For now, if they want to watch YouTubeKids, it must be at home where I can monitor it and I just log into my own profile and launch it.
I assume that it has something to do with those apps being linked somehow to amazon's app store, so if you figure out how to do that, then it may work.
baudilus said:
I tried it, but now Amazon doesn't allow you to change the launcher so the option to "lock" the home button doesn't work. It still works, but it shows an "action forbidden" screen, the shows the home screen for a few seconds, then re-launches the app. It's not an ideal solution, because a quick thinking youngster can simply launch the settings app in this interim period, and then go uninstall the app.
I just want to get YouTubeKids on my kids' profiles, but I'm not going to go through rooting etc. just for one app. For now, if they want to watch YouTubeKids, it must be at home where I can monitor it and I just log into my own profile and launch it.
I assume that it has something to do with those apps being linked somehow to amazon's app store, so if you figure out how to do that, then it may work.
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i haven't, but the root process is quite simple - and is much better than worrying about amazon's lousy launcher. especially since it still shows my wife's trashy books along with my kids books.
My Android Pay app will not start. It always says "Android Pay is unavailable - Android Pay is not available."
I am running a completely stock N6 no root on 6.0.1
NFC is on
Tap to Pay is on
Screen Pin enabled
Is there some other setting I need to check? I would really like to get this app working soon.....thanks for any help.
What country?
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Im in the US....but now I seem to be able to make the app work only when I went into the settings area with turning on android pay within the Google account area. I just can not make the app short cut on the home page or the app icon inside the app drawer open the app. I tried uninstalling the app and reinstalling....but same thing.
I am also using Nova Launcher .....could that be why the app icon wont trigger the app from staring up?
RR215 said:
Im in the US....but now I seem to be able to make the app work only when I went into the settings area with turning on android pay within the Google account area. I just can not make the app short cut on the home page or the app icon inside the app drawer open the app. I tried uninstalling the app and reinstalling....but same thing.
I am also using Nova Launcher .....could that be why the app icon wont trigger the app from staring up?
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Where did you find that? I don't see any such settings in my "Google account area".
This app will tell you whether or not it's due to your device failing Google Play Services' SafetyNet API. Android pay will only work if the result is Green
JimSmith94 said:
Where did you find that? I don't see any such settings in my "Google account area".
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Main Settings> Google> Android Pay (under the services area)
StykerB said:
This app will tell you whether or not it's due to your device failing Google Play Services' SafetyNet API. Android pay will only work if the result is Green
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Awesome app.....thanks so much for that StykerB. It says my Google Play services connection failed....
I cleared the cache from Google Play Services and Google Play Store....still wont allow the Android Pay Icon on my home screen and the one in the app drawer to work.
But I CAN OPEN the Android Pay app and use it when I open from the Settings>Google> Android Pay scenario. Odd...what is causing the app icons to error out?
RR215 said:
Awesome app.....thanks so much for that StykerB. It says my Google Play services connection failed....
I cleared the cache from Google Play Services and Google Play Store....still wont allow the Android Pay Icon on my home screen and the one in the app drawer to work.
But I CAN OPEN the Android Pay app and use it when I open from the Settings>Google> Android Pay scenario. Odd...what is causing the app icons to error out?
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I had a similar type of error at some point and what ended up fixing it was uninstalling updates from Google play services rebooting and letting it reupdate itself
StykerB said:
I had a similar type of error at some point and what ended up fixing it was uninstalling updates from Google play services rebooting and letting it reupdate itself
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Just tried that but I get a road block as it says..... "Cant Uninstall because this package is an active device administrator"
RR215 said:
Main Settings> Google> Android Pay (under the services area)
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Thanks! Unfortunately mine is grayed out with only the option to add cards, because I still haven't been able to get Android Pay set up.
Mine didn't start working until I reflashed 100% complete stock.. I used the wugz tool kit and reflashed to 100% stock.. I still have an open bootloader though.. I had to turn off Google play services reboot then it automatically updated and boom worked.. I didn't even loose my data..
gothicasshole said:
Mine didn't start working until I reflashed 100% complete stock.. I used the wugz tool kit and reflashed to 100% stock.. I still have an open bootloader though.. I had to turn off Google play services reboot then it automatically updated and boom worked.. I didn't even loose my data..
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If you didn't lose data, I assume you used Wugz ‘Flash Stock + Unroot’ with ‘No Wipe Mode’, which "preserves your userdata and cache". That is essentially how I got from 5.1.1 to 6.0 and then to 6.0.1 with fastboot.
How did you turn off Google play services? Disable and Force Stop are grayed out in Settings, Apps. I'm already at Google Play services 8.4.89, which is newer than the 7.3 that the Play Store shows. I think I'll give it a try...
JimSmith94 said:
If you didn't lose data, I assume you used Wugz ‘Flash Stock + Unroot’ with ‘No Wipe Mode’, which "preserves your userdata and cache". That is essentially how I got from 5.1.1 to 6.0 and then to 6.0.1 with fastboot.
How did you turn off Google play services? Disable and Force Stop are grayed out in Settings, Apps. I'm already at Google Play services 8.4.89, which is newer than the 7.3 that the Play Store shows. I think I'll give it a try...
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Did you re root?? If you kept root it will not work period.. When I first booted up the phone.. I went from 5.0 to 6.1... It said I needed to update Google play. I pressed deactivate.. Immediately rebooted then it auto updated then I got to use Google wallet and the rest of my apps downloaded updates... I'm pritty sure if you have root it will not work period
RR215 said:
Just tried that but I get a road block as it says..... "Cant Uninstall because this package is an active device administrator"
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if you click on the button that shows up iirc you just need to uncheck android device manager.
gothicasshole said:
Did you re root?? If you kept root it will not work period.. When I first booted up the phone.. I went from 5.0 to 6.1... It said I needed to update Google play. I pressed deactivate.. Immediately rebooted then it auto updated then I got to use Google wallet and the rest of my apps downloaded updates... I'm pritty sure if you have root it will not work period
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Yes, I am rooted at the moment with Chainfire's systemless root 2.64. My plan is to reflash with fastboot, not root, activate Android Pay long enough to buy something and get my $20, and then root again. I still don't see any advantage to pulling out my phone to pay for something, when I can swipe a real card faster. I'm a sucker for free money though.
JimSmith94 said:
Yes, I am rooted at the moment with Chainfire's systemless root 2.64. My plan is to reflash with fastboot, not root, activate Android Pay long enough to buy something and get my $20, and then root again. I still don't see any advantage to pulling out my phone to pay for something, when I can swipe a real card faster. I'm a sucker for free money though.
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Bahahaha aren't we all?
ok so I get this message when I connect to new wifi connections that I can secure it. If I click secure, it then wants me to sign up and choose a payment tier... WTH!!!!
so is there any sprint software you have disabled, can we disable any sprint software without root and rip out?
TeleFragger said:
ok so I get this message when I connect to new wifi connections that I can secure it. If I click secure, it then wants me to sign up and choose a payment tier... WTH!!!!
so is there any sprint software you have disabled, can we disable any sprint software without root and rip out?
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Uninstall the app, Secure WiFi.
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^^^^ well lookie there. I may just need to go into each piece of software and see if it can be removed. I ass-umed it couldn't as with this phone Facebook can't be uninstalled but only disabled.
Thanks!
If the Facebook app that came with the Note 8 can be uninstalled also please let me know how, it only give me the option to disable at the moment
StifflerServices said:
If the Facebook app that came with the Note 8 can be uninstalled also please let me know how, it only give me the option to disable at the moment
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You can only disable it. Or you can simply refuse to give it your login credentials, in which case, it can't really do anything.
Some apps are installed in the "system" partition and cannot be uninstalled. Some apps are installed by the Sprint store app and Samsung store app automatically, and those can be uninstalled
Hi I will show you how to disable Google Apps or MIUI Stock Apps without root or additional app.
Things You Should Know
- Set your language to English UK
- Update Google Play services to the latest version.
How To Disable Google Apps in MIUI
1. Open Play Store, Tap the 3-line menu icon at the top-left.
2. Scroll down and tap "Help & feedback".
3. Search for "disable" and tap the article name "Delete or disable apps on Android".
4. Tap the blue text "Tap to go to Application Settings".
5. Choose an app to disable.(for example, Google Play Music)
6. Tap "Disable". Congratulations!! You did it.
- Do not disable core apps like Google Play Store, Google Play Services.
I use the same method
Thank you - this really helped me, cheers.
Shiroyasha21 said:
Hi I will show you how to disable Google Apps or MIUI Stock Apps without root or additional app.
Things You Should Know
- Set your language to English UK
- Update Google Play services to the latest version.
How To Disable Google Apps in MIUI
1. Open Play Store, Tap the 3-line menu icon at the top-left.
2. Scroll down and tap "Help & feedback".
3. Search for "disable" and tap the article name "Delete or disable apps on Android".
4. Tap the blue text "Tap to go to Application Settings".
5. Choose an app to disable.(for example, Google Play Music)
6. Tap "Disable". Congratulations!! You did it.
- Do not disable core apps like Google Play Store, Google Play Services.
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Probably stupid question: but what is the goal with deleting these apps?
Claramijn said:
Probably stupid question: but what is the goal with deleting these apps?
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its not actually deleting just disabled/frozen
for example we have miui music and google play music, and i just need one app so i want to disable google play music why?
because sometimes its running on background this will eat your ram and battery
this method not found
Not working for me. When I tap to access configuration, nothing happens.
temp2010x said:
this method not found
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romulocarlos said:
Not working for me. When I tap to access configuration, nothing happens.
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Set your language to English UK
or use quickshorcut maker then search for Apps Settings and create shortcut
Shiroyasha21 said:
Set your language to English UK
or use quickshorcut maker then search for Apps Settings and create shortcut
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Change language is the trick. Worked flawless! Thank you.
Anyway to do this with some Xiaomi apps, like Music, Videos, etc? I'm thinking to root to disable them, and to install a 3rd part locator on system partition, because "Locate My Device" don't activate my SIM card.
romulocarlos said:
Change language is the trick. Worked flawless! Thank you.
Anyway to do this with some Xiaomi apps, like Music, Videos, etc? I'm thinking to root to disable them, and to install a 3rd part locator on system partition, because "Locate My Device" don't activate my SIM card.
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you can try using adb method to disable music etc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-to-disable-oem-bloatware-aka-apps-t3779873
to modify system you need unlock bootloader and twrp of course
Shiroyasha21 said:
you can try using adb method to disable music etc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-to-disable-oem-bloatware-aka-apps-t3779873
to modify system you need unlock bootloader and twrp of course
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Thanks! I know about the bootloader, I'm alredy on wait period to unlock.
I'll try this method!
how to enable google store ( market ) ?
disabled it and can't find where to enable it
Shiroyasha21 said:
Hi I will show you how to disable Google Apps or MIUI Stock Apps without root or additional app.
Things You Should Know
- Set your language to English UK
- Update Google Play services to the latest version.
How To Disable Google Apps in MIUI
1. Open Play Store, Tap the 3-line menu icon at the top-left.
2. Scroll down and tap "Help & feedback".
3. Search for "disable" and tap the article name "Delete or disable apps on Android".
4. Tap the blue text "Tap to go to Application Settings".
5. Choose an app to disable.(for example, Google Play Music)
6. Tap "Disable". Congratulations!! You did it.
- Do not disable core apps like Google Play Store, Google Play Services.
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It is not possible to click in "Tap to go to Application Settings"
Is it because of a specific permission that i diseabled?
this works,but i want to know how to re enable if app already disabled,option is grayed out
This is the most easy way
Turn on developers mode
Turn off MIUI Optimization
And boom youre able to disable xD
waqas5341 said:
This is the most easy way
Turn on developers mode
Turn off MIUI Optimization
And boom youre able to disable xD
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I'm going to try this option; the other option in the first post requires you log in your ggogle account and I do not have one - this requirement should be added to 1st post.
[EDIT] Disable is still greyed-out... (root required?)
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Turn on developers mode
Turn off MIUI Optimization
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Worked for Google apps, but not MIUI system apps in MIUI V12.1.3...
Thanks!
Thanks!
"unable to perfoem action"
but on other phone I can do this...in my redmi note 10 pro (sweet) it says the above message
FarhanRafiMahir said:
"unable to perfoem action"
but on other phone I can do this...in my redmi note 10 pro (sweet) it says the above message
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That's what it says for me as well, in my poco f1 though. Have you figured something out?