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How to add Hero widgets and gapps after an install?

Ive been looking in the threads for a while and find hints and clues, but cannot get a definitive solution to my problem:
Im using CRISPhero.zip rom and love its speed, but miss some google apps like calendar and a few unincluded HTC hero widgets like picture album and calendar.
So I thought Id try at first just to add the calendar stuff:
I have tried pushing Calendar.apk, CalendarProvider.apk, htccalendarwidgets.apk (as well as all their .odex files) to /data/app_s
With the .odex files in the directory, i get a boot loop. Without the odex files, the phone runs fine but no apps or widgets have been added. WHAT AM I MISSING HERE? How do I install these widgets?

a little more info
I should also add that I tried opening each of these .apks in the app manager but simply got a message saying they could not be installed on this device. This IS a HERO rom, so that shouldnt be the issue, I dont think.

sorry, but you posted in the wrong section

Id like to know this as well....but like the post above it is the wrong section to post this.

ok
What section should it be posted in?

get root explorer and place the apks in the correct directory thats the easiest way....but if the apk has an odex with it the apk is no good try dloading another rom & taking the apk from their

being a question...surely it makes sense that it should be asked in the QUESTIONS and answers section
dont start a new thread there, il request this one gets moved

will widgets show up then?
mccurt29 said:
get root explorer and place the apks in the correct directory thats the easiest way....but if the apk has an odex with it the apk is no good try dloading another rom & taking the apk from their
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So I'm assuming the appropriate directory for hero widgets /data/app_s, right?
Is there another step after that, like installing with app manager or should the automatically show up on next boot?

Try a newer hero, they are unodexed. Most come with what your looking for anyways.

Some success, but...
I've had some success pushing an UNOBEXEDCalendar.apk and CalendarProvider.apk to /data/app_s. I got them from the KiNgxKxKlair-Hero-Eclair-v1.0.zip Rom. Now the apps are listed in the app menu and work properly!
***BUT*** Gcal won't sync. Under the data sync settings, I am unable to make gCal sync. Contacts and Gmail sync just fine, but even with the calendar box checked, Calendar will not sync.
I suspect this is due to a setting with the ROM (which originally did not have calendar installed), but I have no idea where to adjust this setting.
Any suggestions?

wkustu said:
I've had some success pushing an UNOBEXEDCalendar.apk and CalendarProvider.apk to /data/app_s. I got them from the KiNgxKxKlair-Hero-Eclair-v1.0.zip Rom. Now the apps are listed in the app menu and work properly!
***BUT*** Gcal won't sync. Under the data sync settings, I am unable to make gCal sync. Contacts and Gmail sync just fine, but even with the calendar box checked, Calendar will not sync.
I suspect this is due to a setting with the ROM (which originally did not have calendar installed), but I have no idea where to adjust this setting.
Any suggestions?
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Well, seeing as your pushing eclair apps into what I think is a cupcake build.... I'll let you finish that statement

I assumed the issue isn't with the apps themselves, as they are functioning fine (and I believe the rom is not a TRUE eclair rom, anyway--just bits & pieces). I think the problem is that since the original rom did not include calendar apps, that the calendar sync function has been disabled. I want to re-enable it.

[Q] Andoird Market Updates

hi guys,
my apologies in advance if the below seems like a drag. but, my issue is as follows.
bout two days ago, i flashed my stock 2.2 Galaxy S with a custom ROM from here/rom kitchen. before doing a wipe and flashing the new ROM, i backed up all the apps (apk files) i had installed using Astro file manager.
once i flashed with the new custom ROM, i re-installed all the apps (apk files) using the file browser.
now, the issue is, when i go into the "my apps" tab of the market app, it doesnt list any of my apps as they were not installed thru the market, which means that i won't be receiving updates for the apps i've got installed.
is there any way i can get my apps to appear in the market app or to get updates through the market app?
any help on this would be much appreciated.
thanks in advance,
cheers

actually, this is no longer valid!!
funny thing is, i checke the market app bout a couple of hours ago and it didnt show any of the installed apps....
then, i checked again just a few minutes after submitting this and vola!! the market has synched with my gmail account and now it nicely displays the apps i have installed.... talk about timing!!!

[Q] Play Store apk

Does this apk have to stay in system/app to function properly? When i got root, 1st thing i did was delete the system apks of all the updated apps, play store worked for a while, did some automatic updates and im pretty sure i browsed on it, later i pressed the add small app icon in the multitask menu and when downloading one, it crashed and would continually crash upon opening until i moved the apk back in to system/app, anyone know anything?

frankie99969 said:
Does this apk have to stay in system/app to function properly? When i got root, 1st thing i did was delete the system apks of all the updated apps, play store worked for a while, did some automatic updates and im pretty sure i browsed on it, later i pressed the add small app icon in the multitask menu and when downloading one, it crashed and would continually crash upon opening until i moved the apk back in to system/app, anyone know anything?
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No you can delete it without a problem. You can look at it like a setup.exe file after you installed the program you can delete it. But since it's a system ap it might work different, why delete it in the first place? It barely saves space.

Dsteppa said:
No you can delete it without a problem. You can look at it like a setup.exe file after you installed the program you can delete it. But since it's a system ap it might work different, why delete it in the first place? It barely saves space.
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housekeeping i suppose, it will only update to the data/app anyway, having duplicates would just bug me. Its back in data now and behaving normally, dont know what caused the problem before.
Update: Crashed again when trying to download an update, staying in system

[GUIDE] Galaxy Gear working with Motorola Moto G

Hi all,
After lots of trial and error I've found a way to get the Gear working (with basic functionality) with the Motorola Moto G, so just posting here in case it helps anybody else. There are probably other ways of doing it but this is how I did it. Lots of other methods I've seen gave lots of force crashes and heartache, but finally found a method that works well. Hopefully it will work for you too.
Software version on watch: V700XXUBNC1
I'm on stock Android 4.4.4
It should work with other versions (4.2+)
Phone needs unlocked bootloader.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Phone needs to be rooted or some apk's will fail to install.
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366771-root-your-moto-g-option-1-superboot/
Get relevant Gear Manager files here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573200
Gear Manager stub file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/qlayo2n3m6cnrxb/GR.GearManagerStub.apk
-Install gearmanagerstub.apk to /system/app on your Moto G.
-Download Gear Manager 2.1.14062401 apk
-Download Gear Manager 2.1.14052101 then rename the .apk file to .zip
-Open the file in winrar and go to assets/preinstallapks folder.
-Extract the following file: connectionmanager_signed.apk
-Install the file Gear Manager 2.1.14062401 apk on your Moto G
-Install connectionmanager_signed.apk last
-Reset your Galaxy Gear if not already
-Open Gear Manager on your phone
-Go to system>bluetooth turn on bluetooth and pair up watch+phone
-Accept the bluetooth pairing on both devices (it may take a few attempts to have them co-operating)
-Install all the files that your phone asks you to install.
-Try to pair them up (obviously we don't have NFC but just keep trying to connect them and it will succeed)
-Keep trying until it connects and succeeds to finish the setup and the watch works
If you get any lockups then just go into settings>apps>gear1 plugin and force stop then clear data and try again.
Both devices must have a valid bluetooth connection at the same time.
Job done.:good:
N.B. This will only give basic functionality for your device, but at least it works with the Moto G
Working:
Watch faces
Camera picture transfer
Camera video transfer
Calls
Watch Styler (needs separate install)
Pedometer
Contacts
Call log
Can sideload apps
USB debug
Wake-up gesture
Gallery
Media controller volume control with google play music app
Not working:
weather
s-voice
notifications
hidden apps after reboot
Media controller previous/next track, play/pause with google play music app
A couple of pics from the watch:

Nice, curious, what made you use files from two gear manager versions? Looking at your screenshot, it looks like your Gear is on android like mine. Does notifications work? I have a Note 3 but with aosp on it and always had a hard time getting notifications to work. I did find a workaround using Notisync and floating notifications. I may try this method if notifications are working natively.

I tried multiple different combos of files to try to get it all installed. I only did this because most of the main newer apk packages wouldn't install properly so I just decided to try older ones and I was suprised it made the thing work well.
Weather and S-Voice won't work though but that seems to be a foregone conclusion. Can always sideload apps to get around a few of these. Native notifications seem to be another thing that's not working.
I'll give the APN manager a go shortly. Although I think it might affect the battery life a fair bit. Notifications from apps already on the gear work fine.
An annoyance is that apps are hidden on the device when you restart it, or when it loses the bluetooth connection. Yet to find out what's causing this, although the apps are still on the gear.

I got it working very simply on my non rooted Moto G
My gear was running null ROM though.
I just installed the gear manager as in the nexus 5 guide and it worked. I used ATN manager and tasgear for notifications.

stuntdouble said:
Hi all,
After lots of trial and error I've found a way to get the Gear working (with basic functionality) with the Motorola Moto G, so just posting here in case it helps anybody else. There are probably other ways of doing it but this is how I did it. Lots of other methods I've seen gave lots of force crashes and heartache, but finally found a method that works well. Hopefully it will work for you too.
Software version on watch: V700XXUBNC1
I'm on stock Android 4.4.4
It should work with other versions (4.2+)
Phone needs unlocked bootloader.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Phone needs to be rooted or some apk's will fail to install.
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366771-root-your-moto-g-option-1-superboot/
Get relevant Gear Manager files here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573200
Gear Manager stub file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/qlayo2n3m6cnrxb/GR.GearManagerStub.apk
-Install gearmanagerstub.apk to /system/app on your Moto G.
-Download Gear Manager 2.1.14062401 then rename the .apk file to .zip
-Open the file in winrar and go to assets/preinstallapks folder.
-Extract the following files:
hostmanager.apk
saccessoryservice_signed.apk
safotaprovider.apk
saftcore_signed.apk
-Download Gear Manager 2.1.14052101 then rename the .apk file to .zip
-Extract the following file:
connectionmanager_signed.apk
-Install each APK on your phone
-Rename the file numbered 2.1.14062401 to .apk then install that on your Moto G
-Reset your Galaxy Gear if not already
-Open Gear Manager on your phone
-Pair them up (obviously we don't have NFC but just keep trying to connect them and it will succeed)
Done.:good:
N.B. This will only give basic functionality for your device, but at least it works with the Moto G
Working:
Watch faces
Camera picture transfer
Camera video transfer
Calls
Watch Styler (needs separate install)
Pedometer
Contacts
Call log
Can sideload apps
USB debug
Wake-up gesture
Gallery
Not working:
weather
s-voice
notifications
hidden apps after reboot
Media controller
A couple of pics from the watch:
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I see your on Android? When I was running Android with my LG G3, notifications wouldn't work for me either, I switched to Tizen, had to install the most recent Gear Manager, but now all works except for s-voice and weather...notifications was the biggest thing I wanted and it works perfectly for any app.
I just installed the Gearmanagerstub apk, copied it into system/app and set the permissions, then installed Gearmanager 2.1xxxx apk, installed, fixed permissions and ran it, it asked to reset the gear, I let it, and it installed all the needed applications automatically. Synced the watch and it all works.

Can you sideload android apps in Tizen?

jason.T said:
I see your on Android? When I was running Android with my LG G3, notifications wouldn't work for me either, I switched to Tizen, had to install the most recent Gear Manager, but now all works except for s-voice and weather...notifications was the biggest thing I wanted and it works perfectly for any app.
I just installed the Gearmanagerstub apk, copied it into system/app and set the permissions, then installed Gearmanager 2.1xxxx apk, installed, fixed permissions and ran it, it asked to reset the gear, I let it, and it installed all the needed applications automatically. Synced the watch and it all works.
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I had Tizen but couldn't get notifications to work with an aosp rom. Worked great with TW. Hmmm, i may try what you did and see what happens. All of the guides out there always state to extract the files from gear manager and install each apk one by one but you did yours as if you had a TW phone and it worked.

jason.T said:
I see your on Android? When I was running Android with my LG G3, notifications wouldn't work for me either, I switched to Tizen, had to install the most recent Gear Manager, but now all works except for s-voice and weather...notifications was the biggest thing I wanted and it works perfectly for any app.
I just installed the Gearmanagerstub apk, copied it into system/app and set the permissions, then installed Gearmanager 2.1xxxx apk, installed, fixed permissions and ran it, it asked to reset the gear, I let it, and it installed all the needed applications automatically. Synced the watch and it all works.
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Ok i tried what you did but no dice for me. I removed 2 gear manager apks from my eclipse note 3 and did basically everything you said. It just kept saying connecting to gear forever. So i stopped it. Installed each extracted apk from the new gear manager. It connected. I setup my notifications and sent myself a test email. My gear notified me! At this point i'm happy as that was my major thing to have working.

Sounds like with Tizen it may work differently then. I've not tried Tizen at all yet. Do you remember which apk file got your notifications to work please JagXK8?
I also forgot to mention the step above that the phone will attempt to install several apks and those need to be accepted and installed. I will change the first post to reflect this so thanks for reminding me.
Just a note to say I tried many, many file combinations before getting this to work on the Moto G, so if not using the exact same files I linked it most likely fail to connect to the watch. I'm sure it will require different files for different phones. If anyone finds a different combination please list the files used.:good:

stuntdouble said:
Sounds like with Tizen it may work differently then. I've not tried Tizen at all yet. Do you remember which apk file got your notifications to work please JagXK8?
I also forgot to mention the step above that the phone will attempt to install several apks and those need to be accepted and installed. I will change the first post to reflect this so thanks for reminding me.
Just a note to say I tried many, many file combinations before getting this to work on the Moto G, so if not using the exact same files I linked it most likely fail to connect to the watch. I'm sure it will require different files for different phones. If anyone finds a different combination please list the files used.:good:
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I used the gearmanagerstub.apk. Moved it to \system\app and set permissions. Downloaded the latest Gear Manager apk which right now is 2.1.14071502. Installed it but didn't open it. Changed gear manager apk to zip and installed each apk. I had to install Gear2.apk instead of Gear1.apk. Rebooted in recovery and fixed permissions. Opened Gear Manager, set my notifications, then when i enabled more notifications, it took me to security to enable Gear Manager to read notifications (this is already set to on if you have a touchwiz rom). Sent myself a test email and it worked

JagXK8 said:
I used the gearmanagerstub.apk. Moved it to \system\app and set permissions. Downloaded the latest Gear Manager apk which right now is 2.1.14071502. Installed it but didn't open it. Changed gear manager apk to zip and installed each apk. I had to install Gear2.apk instead of Gear1.apk. Rebooted in recovery and fixed permissions. Opened Gear Manager, set my notifications, then when i enabled more notifications, it took me to security to enable Gear Manager to read notifications (this is already set to on if you have a touchwiz rom). Sent myself a test email and it worked
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Ok. I don't get it. When I did mine, all I had to do was reset the Gear and install the latest Gear Manager. It asked me to install multiple apks and I did. That's it. And that's with a stock G2 unrooted. I've since rooted and installed Galaxy Apps and got that all working but I just don't get why there isn't one set way of linking the watch with a non-Samsung phone.
Weird
Sent from my SM-G900F-LG G2 using XDA Free mobile app

Different files seem to work on different devices, different versions of OS's, etc, which is lucky, but annoying. I guess it would be a lot of work to incorporate everything into one file to work on every device so would assume that's just another reason why Samsung didn't make it for devices outside their 'ecosystem'.
Hopefully this thread might help others with Moto G phones save a bit of time.

stuntdouble said:
Different files seem to work on different devices, different versions of OS's, etc, which is lucky, but annoying. I guess it would be a lot of work to incorporate everything into one file to work on every device so would assume that's just another reason why Samsung didn't make it for devices outside their 'ecosystem'.
Hopefully this thread might help others with Moto G phones save a bit of time.
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Like the OP stated.. the lenovo K910 seems to work fine with the suggested versions.

It worked with my LG G3 straight, but, after uninstalling all my old trial remnants of files. I got the message "problem parsing file" I redownloaded the files and installed them from the external SD card, and every thing was OK. Thank you very much

stuntdouble said:
Hi all,
After lots of trial and error I've found a way to get the Gear working (with basic functionality) with the Motorola Moto G, so just posting here in case it helps anybody else. There are probably other ways of doing it but this is how I did it. Lots of other methods I've seen gave lots of force crashes and heartache, but finally found a method that works well. Hopefully it will work for you too.
Software version on watch: V700XXUBNC1
I'm on stock Android 4.4.4
It should work with other versions (4.2+)
Phone needs unlocked bootloader.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Phone needs to be rooted or some apk's will fail to install.
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366771-root-your-moto-g-option-1-superboot/
Get relevant Gear Manager files here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573200
Gear Manager stub file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/qlayo2n3m6cnrxb/GR.GearManagerStub.apk
-Install gearmanagerstub.apk to /system/app on your Moto G.
-Download Gear Manager 2.1.14062401 apk
-Download Gear Manager 2.1.14052101 then rename the .apk file to .zip
-Open the file in winrar and go to assets/preinstallapks folder.
-Extract the following file: connectionmanager_signed.apk
-Install the file Gear Manager 2.1.14062401 apk on your Moto G
-Install connectionmanager_signed.apk last
-Reset your Galaxy Gear if not already
-Open Gear Manager on your phone
-Go to system>bluetooth turn on bluetooth and pair up watch+phone
-Accept the bluetooth pairing on both devices (it may take a few attempts to have them co-operating)
-Install all the files that your phone asks you to install.
-Try to pair them up (obviously we don't have NFC but just keep trying to connect them and it will succeed)
-Keep trying until it connects and succeeds to finish the setup and the watch works
If you get any lockups then just go into settings>apps>gear1 plugin and force stop then clear data and try again.
Both devices must have a valid bluetooth connection at the same time.
Job done.:good:
N.B. This will only give basic functionality for your device, but at least it works with the Moto G
Working:
Watch faces
Camera picture transfer
Camera video transfer
Calls
Watch Styler (needs separate install)
Pedometer
Contacts
Call log
Can sideload apps
USB debug
Wake-up gesture
Gallery
Media controller volume control with google play music app
Not working:
weather
s-voice
notifications
hidden apps after reboot
Media controller previous/next track, play/pause with google play music app
A couple of pics from the watch:
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Thank you !!! Everything turned out. S2Plus (4.2.2)

Hi!
Hi, im a novice on this, im trying to install the app to my motorola G 2nd generation and faill when i try to unlock the device.
Code:
C:\Users\HaylinaPC\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
...
(bootloader) 3A35130046205826#00000000000000
(bootloader) 00000000585431303732000000#A2B3
(bootloader) 140516F4673EE5C046D55C6F25D1D6B
(bootloader) DDEBE#5A52F40A15000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
OKAY [ 0.175s]
finished. total time: 0.177s
C:\Users\HaylinaPC\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock T32TLUWSW7R3NYE7OUW6
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
...
(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Developer Options.
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.052s
C:\Users\HaylinaPC\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>
I search and internet tell me my device cant bootloader but the page that u give us (motorola-global-portal blahblablah) tell me i can and give me the email D:
What i can do?
Other page say i need a "developer edition", where? how? i search it but i cant find much ...
Sorry by my english, is not my native language
Greeting

Note8 and correct functionality bugs and errors.

samsung note 8 system applications can not be updated to the new version from the apk file (the original manufacturer file from apkmirror) the system shows the application not installed without any information about the error. It does not install any updates from Samsung Apps. My applications - empty, does not detect anything. Same Google Play. For example, the camera version 7.62.2 in the phone, and the new one is 8.50, you can not update it, so do the other system.
How to add News Republic to Bixby screen.
Note8 SM-N950FXXU5CRHA Android 8.0 Samsung Exp. 9.0. No root. Fully Stock from fabric.

No idea what you are trying to say honestly. Are you unable to update phone ?

when i run apk file and want update installed application form apk file, android show me shows the application not installed without any information about the error. When i check updates in Samsung Apps /My Apps/Update- it does not install any apps- white screen.
Cannot update any system app from file allways see :this apk not installed. I change any settings and any privilege to app and nothing.
Odin modd and reinstalled system not helped me.
Sorry for previous message is haotic.
2.how add News Republic to bixby screen to reading news.

sandeepkumar0153 said:
No idea what you are trying to say honestly. Are you unable to update phone ?
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He meant, some of the Samsung system apps doesn't show updates available in the Galaxy Apps store or Play Store. There are updates to certain apps, like the camera and dialer on APK Mirror, but when you download them and try to install them, it gives an error and says the app wasn't installed. That is his issue, that he can't update some of his apps.
HTCCM11/2 said:
when i run apk file and want update installed application form apk file, android show me shows the application not installed without any information about the error. When i check updates in Samsung Apps /My Apps/Update- it does not install any apps- white screen.
Cannot update any system app from file allways see :this apk not installed. I change any settings and any privilege to app and nothing.
Odin modd and reinstalled system not helped me.
Sorry for previous message is haotic.
2.how add News Republic to bixby screen to reading news.
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Some of the apps you're trying to update, like the camera, can't be updated by side-loading or downloading an APK, because it's a system app. You can't update system apps. In the case of the camera, I wouldn't want to update that anyway, because even though it's a higher version, it's not necessarily meant for the Galaxy Note 8, because the "newer" versions remove the ability to use the optical 2x zoom, which I'm sure isn't supposed to happen. I think those are updated camera APKs for different models, maybe like the A- or J-series.
What you could do, if you are rooted, is to just replace the system APKs with the updated ones you downloaded, but I wouldn't recommend that, because sometimes the updates to system apps might also depend on updates to other library files which you don't get with the APK or can't download and then might cause some problems and issues.
As far as your question about Bixy and News Republic: I have no idea. I don't use Bixby, so I don't even know how it works.

HTCCM11/2 said:
when i run apk file and want update installed application form apk file, android show me shows the application not installed without any information about the error. When i check updates in Samsung Apps /My Apps/Update- it does not install any apps- white screen.
Cannot update any system app from file allways see :this apk not installed. I change any settings and any privilege to app and nothing.
Odin modd and reinstalled system not helped me.
Sorry for previous message is haotic.
2.how add News Republic to bixby screen to reading news.
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For the 2nd question, have you tried opening Bixby, go to Settings, then go to Cards, then ensure news republic is toggled on (assuming it's installed on your phone in the first place)?

no is not working that, i not see this app in screen.

HTCCM11/2 said:
no is not working that, i not see this app in screen.
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Hmm if you have the app installed and it doesnt show up there in Bixby, then maybe that app is not compatible with Bixby yet?