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[q] How to remove Google and Google+

Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.

Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|

Varad297 said:
Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|
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afair Google Now gets active only after you log in to your Google account from Google Search, logging get out brings the Search back
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He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.

If it is a TW ROM then just pull the apk's out of system/preload...

Varad297 said:
He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.
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I guess it all depends on the ROM - I have two different devices, on one the Search is a system app (system/app/Velvet.apk), on other it was installed via Play market (data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk).
Generally if the apk resides in zip file, it can be removed before flashing (I usually clean ROMs from all apps I don't need on my PC using WinRar), the only problem could be finding name of the apk file to remove.

Yes you're right, the name of the app is where the problem resides as I did check the frameworks folder of the ROM. It's ROM specific isn't it, and tampering with an app like google search can surely cause some unforeseen errors too. I don't see any reason why google search has become such an undesirable app for the poster!

Not sure how it works for stock-based ROMs, on my N7000 I have Slimbean, which comes without Search - it can be installed from the Market separately if someone needs it
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Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.

Varad297 said:
Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.
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in this case it should be enough to remove "QuickSearchBox.apk" from the zip file before flashing

This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?

Varad297 said:
This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?
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Not sure, the search box may be a separate widget, you could check with Root App Delete (enables/disables system apps)
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fne02 said:
Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.
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I had google now and google plus and google maps deleted from system and installed as a normal app. Hibernated with greenify. App stays closed unless i start it myself.
Hope this way helps. So far i have no problem starting, using and hibernating these 3 apps.
Running on DXLSE deodexed rooted with philz kernel.
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Thank you for all informations. It is PlusOne.apk for the Google+ and Messenger+ too. I left the Google Search for future need. Thank's a lot. :good::good::good:

[HELP] Google App (not gapps)

Hi,
I'm running 5.1.1 AOSP rom and after flashing the opengapps nano gapps I've Google App with search, cards and **** (wasn't in PA nano gapps) and I don't like it.
I've try to froze him but after rebooting my phone I was on bootloop.
So if Anyone have an idea to remove this crap (not crap but I don't need it) it will be very helpful for me
Thanks !

it looks like you are using the google now launcher. if you delete the google search, the launcher will stop working . download any other launcher from play store and then you can delete the google search app.
edit. NVM. it looks like you arent using google now launcher since its not showing up in titanium backup.
just reflash the rom and install pico gapps . pico doesnt include the google search app.

Correct I'm using AOSP launcher 3 something like that
Can I have a list of what I will lose in pico from nano ?
Thanks

AOSP apps remover v1.2 | Android 7.x | 11/08/16

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for bricked devices or other issues.
For all of you who likes clean ROM and hate duplication between system and user apps folders this tool will help. This will remove all defaults AOSP apps except launcher and keyboard. I suggest after removing to install pico version of gapps or all of this will not make much sense. Also boot animation will be gone, trim it to the bone
For everything else you may need use Play Store. This way upgrading existing apps will not make any duplicates.
Please don't hesitate to post if you like to see some more apps to be included in this remover.
V1.2 11/08/16
Added Development app

Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.

thank you so much , i was looking for this i hate aosp/cm ****ty apps alaways replace it with google apps

MrBrady said:
Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.
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Yeah, I know. If I just know how to create aroma installer. I will look into it.

v1.2 - added Development app

What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.

MrBrady said:
What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.
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Thanks for bringing this up, my bad

Aroma remover on the way

I'm not sure if they're needed but maybe add CQATest and Project FI to the removal list.

Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?

GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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Download it from apkmirror.com
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MrBrady said:
Download it from apkmirror.com
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That's what I did.

GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera

Dopamin3 said:
I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?

GuyInDogSuit said:
That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?
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I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!

AdamT6 said:
I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!
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How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.

warfenix said:
How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.
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Yeah, on 7.1.1 right now. The Pure Nexus FAQ clued me into these flashables. Adjusting the display size may confuse the DPI change, but a reflash of the DPI zip fixed it for me in 7.0 (and I haven't messed with it in 7.1.1).
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=51778
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...fi-calling-t3244563/post63733662#post63733662

why can't I see who is calling me? It's only shows missed calls; awesome zip file (my device is a Moto Maxx, similar to N6) but only this problem that bothers me

Go into settings/apps then click on the cog in upper right corner. Now set your current diaper app as default for phone. This should fix your problem.

any chances to do a flashable zip that could work in all devices?

[Guide] How To Set Up microG Easily

Introduction
microG GmsCore is a FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) framework to allow applications designed for Google Play Services to run on systems, where Play Services is not available. If you use your phone without GAPPS this might become a useful tool for you.
microG GmsCore is one of the two core components of the microG project. His job is to replace the Gapps (you'll continue to use the PlayStore), thus giving you a longer battery life and performance without loss of resources.
This software is not developed by me, I am just sharing a tutorial for it to get things easy
All the credit goes to @MaR-V-iN for developing the app
And @ale5000 for making a flashable zip.
Guide-
1. You must be on a ROM that supports signature-spoofing. For Z00L, the ROMs available that supports signature-spoofing are halogenOS, crDroid and AOSPExtended.
2. There must not be any kind of GApps package installed.
3. Flash these two files-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=141201
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=143098
4. Enable signature-spoofing in ROM settings for halogenOS and crDroid. (AEx already has enabled signature-spoofing, there will appear a permission-granting dialogue in microG app).
5. Open microG Settings > click on self-check > Give signature-spoofing permission. Rest all of the settings will be enabled automatically.
6. In Google services, enable device registration, GCM and SafetyNet.
7. Enable unifiedNLP settings.
8.Install google contact sync (apk provided in download section). Give both the contact permissions to it.
9. Reboot
10. Enter settings> accounts and add your Google account as usual. You're done!!
(To check if push notifications are working or not, check it with the testing app provided in download section)
Hit Thanks If I Helped.

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Great tutorial for MicroG..... Great job bro :good:

prakharluv said:
Great tutorial for MicroG..... Great job bro :good:
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Thanks bro. All this possible just because of your ROMs.. ?

A Big Thanks.
I was totally unaware about micro g and read on XDA that it supports cr droid only in other thread.
But u brought awesome work for Zool device.
Thank you bro
Voted 5 star for thread.
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One more Question. (I'm noob sorry)
Do I have to Root my phone before flashing micro g?
And does micro g has official support?

RonakRonak said:
A Big Thanks.
I was totally unaware about micro g and read on XDA that it supports cr droid only in other thread.
But u brought awesome work for Zool device.
Thank you bro
Voted 5 star for thread.
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One more Question. (I'm noob sorry)
Do I have to Root my phone before flashing micro g?
And does micro g has official support?
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For root- Probably Yes
For official support- yes, from the developer of this app.
And lastly,
Hit Thanks instead of typing it.

I already voted 5 star bro & now pressed thumbs up.thanks for rply.

Good tutorial.. Now i know how to flash microG. But one doubt, the only diff is the absence of play services right? Others things are same gapps? Does microG sync everything, like Google drive , photos, maps etc?

@kunalchitara: I have released new versions of microG unofficial installer and Google Sync Add-on.
Can you please update the links?

[email protected]@t said:
Good tutorial.. Now i know how to flash microG. But one doubt, the only diff is the absence of play services right? Others things are same gapps? Does microG sync everything, like Google drive , photos, maps etc?
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Its completely minimalistic approach for Google services. Amd google contact sync works. Other apps might sync but not surw about them.

ale5000 said:
@kunalchitara: I have released new versions of microG unofficial installer and Google Sync Add-on.
Can you please update the links?
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Sure sir. Thanks for the work you did.?

Links updated in op

kunalchitara said:
Links updated in op
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The second link isn't updated.
PS: The second link is the Google Sync Add-on (that contains also the contacts sysnc apk), why you also say "Install google contact sync"?
In this way it is installed two times.

ale5000 said:
The second link isn't updated.
PS: The second link is the Google Sync Add-on (that contains also the contacts sysnc apk), why you also say "Install google contact sync"?
In this way it is installed two times.
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Updated the second link.
And the contact sync apk that came with the zip wasn't working properly so, i installed contact sync adapter apk seperately and it worked. Haven't tried the new version though.

kunalchitara said:
Updated the second link.
And the contact sync apk that came with the zip wasn't working properly so, i installed contact sync adapter apk seperately and it worked. Haven't tried the new version though.
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Hi,
I have tested it under LineageOS 14.1 and it works for me, if it doesn't work for you please post a logcat.

ale5000 said:
Hi,
I have tested it under LineageOS 14.1 and it works for me, if it doesn't work for you please post a logcat.
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Got it. Will try the newer version and tell if it works. Thanks

Google camera for moto g5+

Can anyone port Google camera for Moto g5+.. or anyone send link for the working apk

Here you go - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
It can be installed directly from the playstore

hansel_mendonca said:
Here you go - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
It can be installed directly from the playstore
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sorry but with this link i get, its not availible in your region (germany) can you provide us an apk or tell us what version we need to download from apkmirror?

Try using google.... it works well for searching for things...

For germany:
Klick

Siku1234 said:
Yes i have...but latest version is not working properly...give me your email id i will send you that apk..
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Dont ask for emails, If you have apk then post that link here

siddhesh9146 said:
Dont ask for emails, If you have apk then post that link here
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I have old an version 2.5.052
Latest version 3.1.0 or later is not working properly because its camcorder is not opening..okay i will forward u that link soon..

npradeeppai said:
Can anyone port Google camera for Moto g5+.. or anyone send link for the working apk
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From post #1 in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368
listed under "Additional Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, and Nougat gapps addons from Google Play Store:"
NOTE:
"Google Camera addon for 5.0.2+ (arm): gapps-lmn-google-camera-20161012-2-signed.zip (replaces stock camera)
Google Camera addon for 6.0.0+ (arm): gapps-mn-google-camera-20161023-3-signed.zip (replaces stock camera)*This version of Google Camera requires a camera module that supports Google's latest video API. If video recording is not working, use the "lmn" version of Google Camera instead*"

androcraze said:
From post #1 in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368
listed under "Additional Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, and Nougat gapps addons from Google Play Store:"
NOTE:
"Google Camera addon for 5.0.2+ (arm): gapps-lmn-google-camera-20161012-2-signed.zip (replaces stock camera)
Google Camera addon for 6.0.0+ (arm): gapps-mn-google-camera-20161023-3-signed.zip (replaces stock camera)*This version of Google Camera requires a camera module that supports Google's latest video API. If video recording is not working, use the "lmn" version of Google Camera instead*"
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That's the same as downloading Google camera directly from Playstore I guess?
And, by using the link you posted, it replaces the stock camera that we have? (the stock in the G5 Plus is the moto one, which is quite good actually, don't want to loose it)

LiteSoul said:
That's the same as downloading Google camera directly from Playstore I guess?
And, by using the link you posted, it replaces the stock camera that we have? (the stock in the G5 Plus is the moto one, which is quite good actually, don't want to loose it)
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It's not the same as downloading; the zip as-is writes to System. I'm not sure if it wipes the Moto Camera. You'd have to check the internal script file to do that.
I pointed out these zip archives as they're a source for the Google Camera app.
EDIT: The installer removes the following:
delete_recursive("/system/app/GoogleCamera","/system/app/Camera2","/system/app/OpenCamera","/system/app/Snap","/system/priv-app/Snap","/system/app/SnapdragonCamera");