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Working GPS (via BT) on the Gear (with null_07 Rom and up)

(Only for null_07+ rom, because we need access to the hidden Android settings. Maybe its possible to unhide these settings on the firmware rom with root. In that case it should also work)
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1. Install ExtGPS on your Note (or other device you've coupled the Gear with).
Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extgpsforandroid
Launch it
(EDIT: I found a better, more stable altenative: ShareGPS (Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jillybunch.shareGPS )
2. On the Gear install BlueGPS4Droid. Download it here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluegps4droid/?source=dlp
( Optional: install Google Maps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps
You can use any other map app or navigation app if you like. BlueGPS4Droid will act as a GPS provider for any other GPS-enabled app you use )
Now (still on the Gear) go to the Android Settings menu (only available on the null_07+ roms) and go to Developer Options
In the Developer Options menu enalbe Allow mock locations
Launch BlueGPS4Droid: select Choose Bluetooth GPS and connect to your phone. Then start the GPS (enable Start/Stop GPS)
( Launch Google Maps: et voila... there you are little blue dot (provided you have a fix on your phone with ExtGPS) )
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I tested more GPS bluetooth servers and GPS bluetooth providers on the Gear and Note, but these two apps seem to be the only apps that work.
Note
You need of course a working internet connection on the Gear to download maps for the map or navigation app you're using. The Null_ rom supports Bluetooth tethering for this (go check it out). If your provider has blocked BT tethering on your phone use a third party app. PDANet+ works great. Search the forum how to make it work. This will also work on other roms.
If you don't have a internet connection working just mess around and try to transfer offline maps from your phone to the gear. (Don't know how, but it should be possible for some apps. Just try)

appelflap said:
(Only for null_07+ rom, because we need access to the hidden Android settings. Maybe its possible to unhide these settings on the firmware rom with root. In that case it should also work)
We have a go
1. Install ExtGPS on your Note (or other device you've coupled the Gear with).
Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extgpsforandroid
Launch it
2. On the Gear install BlueGPS4Droid. Download it here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluegps4droid/?source=dlp
( Optional: install Google Maps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps
You can use any other map app or navigation app if you like. BlueGPS4Droid will act as a GPS provider for any other GPS-enabled app you use )
Now (still on the Gear) go to the Android Settings menu (only available on the null_07+ roms) and go to Developer Options
In the Developer Options menu enalbe Allow mock locations
Launch BlueGPS4Droid: select Choose Bluetooth GPS and connect to your phone. Then start the GPS (enable Start/Stop GPS)
( Launch Google Maps: et voila... there you are little blue dot (provided you have a fix on your phone with ExtGPS) )
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I tested more GPS bluetooth servers and GPS bluetooth providers on the Gear and Note, but these two apps seem to be the only apps that work.
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no f*** way! you are a genius!
gonna try it out now.
any chance that you could try offline navigations?

hurdlejade said:
no f*** way! you are a genius!
gonna try it out now.
any chance that you could try offline navigations?
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Should be no problem. Should work the same as on your phone. You can even download some offline maps in Google Maps. Gear has plenty of room for that. We only have an additional working GPS now via Bluetooth.

Thinking out of the square ! Love it bravo.. Great work.

i already tried gps tethering apps, and none of them worked. this one works flawlessly. i just wish there was a way to incorporate this into custom rom out of the box, so we dont have to install anything.
either way, few days ago i tried sygic from play store. it's unable to download files from google play once you start the app, so i copied the files from my phone to it. i used to get a black screen and then the app was closing. maybe i can try older version or something.
btw - i really recommend caching your area map. works so much smoother then.
just make sure the area you want to cache is visible, and then type into search box OK MAPS.

Amazing staff!! its working super well!!
Any ideas how to sign in as existing user to have all saved places available?
I only get the new account option whatever i press..
Did you manage to install google play on gear and login with existing google account so to avoid Wondershare sideloading? or dropbox installation? ...
thanks!
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Amazing staff!! its working super well!!
Any ideas how to sign in as existing user to have all saved places available?
I only get the new account option whatever i press..
Did you manage to install google play on gear and login with existing google account so to avoid Wondershare sideloading? or dropbox installation? ...
thanks!

... and the bluetooth tethering is necessary too to download the map

hurdlejade said:
i already tried gps tethering apps, and none of them worked. this one works flawlessly. i just wish there was a way to incorporate this into custom rom out of the box, so we dont have to install anything.
either way, few days ago i tried sygic from play store. it's unable to download files from google play once you start the app, so i copied the files from my phone to it. i used to get a black screen and then the app was closing. maybe i can try older version or something.
btw - i really recommend caching your area map. works so much smoother then.
just make sure the area you want to cache is visible, and then type into search box OK MAPS.
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Few days ago we didn't have BT tethering. The VPN trick didn't work for all connections. Did you try sygic maps with BT tethering? Should work

thebiker said:
... and the bluetooth tethering is necessary too to download the map
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Right. Yep so the rom is mandatory. Unless you can transfer the maps

lfaitas said:
Amazing staff!! its working super well!!
Any ideas how to sign in as existing user to have all saved places available?
I only get the new account option whatever i press..
Did you manage to install google play on gear and login with existing google account so to avoid Wondershare sideloading? or dropbox installation? ...
thanks!
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Try playing around with the gapps of CM. Look in the zip. Copy the files to the appropriate locations. Maybe you should install the play services from the play store too. Eventually Google Login should work
Let us know!

appelflap said:
Few days ago we didn't have BT tethering. The VPN trick didn't work for all connections. Did you try sygic maps with BT tethering? Should work
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i tried few versions of sygic with but no luck. best i could get is the screen where it says no maps found! when i add the maps it goes to black screen then back to home screen.

Does anyone have a copy of the Maps.apk that is currently working for them? When I try to install the one I pull from the Play Store I get:
failure: [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]

cvondra said:
Does anyone have a copy of the Maps.apk that is currently working for them? When I try to install the one I pull from the Play Store I get:
failure: [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
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i'm using the one from play store and it work just fine..
however there is one annoying thing - i can't get it to work so that it shows navigation in the direction i'm actually heading to. it stays on always-to-north and 3d north. any ideas? i know it lacks compass but it's not necesarry to display navigation differently..

How did you install? I wonder if I have a bad dload cuz I get a parse error when I try to install via dropbox.
hurdlejade said:
i'm using the one from play store and it work just fine..
however there is one annoying thing - i can't get it to work so that it shows navigation in the direction i'm actually heading to. it stays on always-to-north and 3d north. any ideas? i know it lacks compass but it's not necesarry to display navigation differently..
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i'm using wondershare mobilego to install my apps.

Ugh fkn wondershare. Hate to go that route as I've never had an issue installing via adb, but I'll give it a go.
hurdlejade said:
i'm using wondershare mobilego to install my apps.
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Same error with wondershare. "Error Older SDK" **** me.
cvondra said:
Ugh fkn wondershare. Hate to go that route as I've never had an issue installing via adb, but I'll give it a go.
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In navigation mode in Google maps there is no sound. Can someone confirm?
Thank you

gidi said:
In navigation mode in Google maps there is no sound. Can someone confirm?
Thank you
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sound is here. maybe your gear is in vibrate only mode?

Instead of ExtGPS I use ShareGPS now https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jillybunch.shareGPS
(simple launch procedure ánd more stable)

No network connection
I get error " No Network connection" when using maps and some bull about a problem with my data connection.
any thoughts?

How To Improve Your Nexus 5's Battery Life in Lollipop

I got tired of my Nexus 5 draining its battery just sitting there in standby. Even if I turned the tablet all the way off, somehow the battery still drained itself (more slowly, but still…). I came up with the tips below so that I wouldn’t have to turn off the Nexus 5 completely between uses. I believe that a smartphone should be in standby and ready to go at all times.
I now get more than a week of battery life in standby.
The biggest battery drain culprit during idle time is behind-the-scenes software — continuously running, polling the Internet, or updating. On a Google device such as the Nexus series, most of that power-hungry activity comes from Google itself. So here’s what we're gonna do. Before we get to the Google stuff, let’s tweak some overall settings and Play Store settings to reduce battery drain in those areas:
First, let’s make sure you’re on the latest OS version for the Nexus 5. In Settings, swipe down to About Phone, choose that, then swipe down to “Android version”. When I wrote this in mid-February 2015, the latest OS version was 5.0.2. Check for OTA updates on the same screen, and update to the latest version if necessary. If rooted, install the latest custom ROM of your choice.
Once updated:
Hit your Play Store icon. Click the three-bar menu at the top left. Select “Settings” near the bottom.
Under “Auto-update apps,” choose “Do not auto-update apps.” (Why? Because that “feature” uses battery juice to download and install stuff whenever it feels like it, instead of whenever you say.)
On the same page, under Notifications, make sure “Notify me about updates to apps or games that I downloaded” is checked. That way you will know if something needs updating.
On the same page, uncheck “Add icon to Home screen for new apps.” Because it’s annoying, not because it uses battery.
Go to your phone's Settings.
Choose “Wi-Fi”.
Tap the three-dot symbol at top right.
Tap “Advanced.”
Make sure “Scanning always available” is unchecked.
While in Settings, let’s turn off some radios:
If you don’t travel much with your phone, disable Location (GPS). You can always re-enable it on demand.
If you don’t use Near Field Communication (NFC) for tap-to-pair features, disable that. You can always re-enable it when ready.
Disable Bluetooth when not using it.
Obviously, keep your device’s screen brightness as low as is comfortable. (The display is the biggest power hog on your device.) You can change the display brightness settings under Settings, Display.
While in Display Settings, disable Ambient Display. (Well, first Google it, because you might actually like the feature.) But it does use battery.
In Settings, under Sound and Notification, go to “other sounds.” Uncheck “Vibrate on touch.” (I have this setting on a custom ROM. I don’t know if the OEM ROM has it.)
When disabling or uninstalling Google apps, DO NOT uninstall anything essential to the smooth running of your phone. That includes:
Google Search
Google Chrome (unless you replace it with another browser)
Google Settings
Hangouts (you can disable Hangouts once you've replaced it with an aftermarket texting app)
Google Now (although we will disable many of its features and opt-out later)
Google Play
Gmail
Now let’s clean up a few apps. We will stay away from system apps, such as Email — because people can get into trouble uninstalling essential system apps.
It’s tough to keep up with every app working in the background or polling the Internet. So, in my opinion, you should uninstall any app that you didn’t specifically put on the phone yourself (system apps not included). This assumes that the app allows you to uninstall. System apps will only allow you to disable them. For example, I uninstalled:
Google Earth
Google +
Hangouts (after I replaced it with Textra)
Google Docs
Google Drive
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Google Fit
Any downloaded apps I’m no longer using, such as wallpaper apps.
For traveling smartphone owners, Google Now can be a godsend — always reminding you of what’s next, keeping you out of traffic jams, and keeping you on schedule. However, with Google Now, the Nexus 5 mic is always on and listening for that “OK Google” search command — which obviously uses battery power.
I found that I didn’t need Google Now at home, where my Nexus 5 sits 90% of the time (I work from home). If you’re like me, (or don't appreciate the privacy invasion and battery use), you can opt-out of Google Now — or at least stop the mic from listening.
We’ll start with the least draconian measure: stopping the mic from listening for the “OK Google” command:
From your main home screen, swipe left until you get to the Google Now screen.
Tap the three-bar symbol at top left.
Choose Settings.
Choose Voice.
Choose “OK Google” Detection.
Uncheck both “from the Google app” and “From any screen.”
If you don’t want Google Now at all (I don’t like it because it’s always updating something or doing something in the background), here’s how you disable it completely, while leaving full Google Search (and Voice Search, by tapping the mic symbol) functionality intact:
Start by disabling “OK Google” voice detection as shown above.
Then, in your Applications, open the Google Settings app.
Tap “Search & Now”.
Tap “Now cards.”
Uncheck “Show cards.”
You will see a message that asks if you really want to turn off Google Now. Go ahead and do that.
From now on, you can still easily search by swiping your finger up from the bottom of any Home screen. And you can still do voice searches by tapping the microphone on any Google Search screen.
I hope these battery-saving features do as much for you as they did for me!

U know 5.0.2 isn't available for the N5 right?

TheContinental said:
I got tired of my Nexus 5 draining its battery just sitting there in standby...
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We already have two battery life threads. No need for another.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/battery-life-help-troubleshoot-battery-t2785128
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/nexus-5-battery-results-t2509132
Ben36 said:
U know 5.0.2 isn't available for the N5 right?
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Huh? It's been available for this device since December, just not stock Google 5.0.2.

Hi,
As mentioned we already have an existing battery troubleshooting thread here. Please post your suggestions there rather than create a new thread for the same topic.
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Google voice match not working on global stable 9.6.3.0

So I've just used this device for about 2 weeks now,
but my google voice match is not working it seems that it is showing that the language is not supported, and the button are greyed out eventhough it is in English , I've tried most of the solutions for other people and non of them work ex.clearing google data and re launching the app doesn't seems to work for me . I really liked using google assistant so I really need voice match to work.
If anybody know the solution pls help.
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Its a problem with many devices . Google acknowledged this problem in july/august . They say they are working in it .
As of now there is no update to it
You can Google for more information about it

Same here mi 8 china version latest stable xiaomi.eu rom

I have same problem. And I was try with differents rom: PixelRom, Global, eu, etc.

Same here with 10.0.2.0 MIUI 10

10.0.2.0 italian, same problem.... i bought it yesterday

Hi all, today i've read a thread on miui.en related to "voice match" problem on miui roms and affecting MI 8 too
https://en.miui.com/thread-4163009-1-1.html
so i've tried to insert these three apk in my rom (xiaomi.eu v8.9.24)
Code:
/system/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentOKGoogleWCD9340/HotwordEnrollmentOKGoogleWCD9340.apk
/system/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentTGoogleWCD9340/HotwordEnrollmentTGoogleWCD9340.apk
/system/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentXGoogleWCD9340/HotwordEnrollmentXGoogleWCD9340.apk
and now.... ok google can be enabled!!
But something is still missing (maybe the Hotword support in Sound Trigger ??) because the hotword dosn't activate "ok google"
i'm not a developer...so i can't test more

gulp79 said:
Hi all, today i've read a thread on miui.en related to "voice match" problem on miui roms and affecting MI 8 too
https://en.miui.com/thread-4163009-1-1.html
so i've tried to insert these three apk in my rom (xiaomi.eu v8.9.24)
Code:
/system/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentOKGoogleWCD9340/HotwordEnrollmentOKGoogleWCD9340.apk
/system/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentTGoogleWCD9340/HotwordEnrollmentTGoogleWCD9340.apk
/system/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentXGoogleWCD9340/HotwordEnrollmentXGoogleWCD9340.apk
and now.... ok google can be enabled!!
But something is still missing (maybe the Hotword support in Sound Trigger ??) because the hotword dosn't activate "ok google"
i'm not a developer...so i can't test more
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Ye, you just read my post on Google Forum

Right, was you!
So was you also on miui.com?
Btw if you find a way to enable "ok google" let us know.
So seems a xiaomi problem and not a Google fault...

gulp79 said:
Right, was you!
So was you also on miui.com?
Btw if you find a way to enable "ok google" let us know.
So seems a xiaomi problem and not a Google fault...
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It's a Google issue cos if you look at the Google Assistant forums, many hundred of posts from different phones as well. OnePlus, Samsung, etc are affected.

1) Install Google, Google Text-to-Speech, & Gboard - the Google Keyboard
2) Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Text-to-speech output > Preferred engine > Google Text-to-speech Engine
3) Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Input Methods > Current Keyboard > Choose keyboards > Enable Google voice typing
3) Settings > Installed apps > 3 dots (top right corner) > Defaults app > Assist & voice input > Choose 'Google' under the Assist app
4) Under the Voice match & enable Access with Voice Match
P.S. This is the proof that Voice Match is not grayed out & everything is working accordingly.

g104 said:
1) Install Google, Google Text-to-Speech, & Gboard - the Google Keyboard
2) Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Text-to-speech output > Preferred engine > Google Text-to-speech Engine
3) Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Input Methods > Current Keyboard > Choose keyboards > Enable Google voice typing
3) Settings > Installed apps > 3 dots (top right corner) > Defaults app > Assist & voice input > Choose 'Google' under the Assist app
4) Under the Voice match & enable Access with Voice Match
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"Voice Match" is still greyed out for me, and these settings are already set like you suggested.
For you "ok google" works? What rom you have and what phone model?

gulp79 said:
"Voice Match" is still greyed out for me, and these settings are already set like you suggested.
For you "ok google" works? What rom you have and what phone model?
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Mi 8 & EE China ROM Beta or Stable also working. Yeah, OK Google works, but I personally prefer Mi AI. I didn't test Global ROM, but it should work as well.
P.S. Non-root

g104 said:
Mi 8 & EE China ROM Beta or Stable also working. Yeah, OK Google works, but I personally prefer Mi AI. I didn't test Global ROM, but it should work as well.
P.S. Non-root
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"OK google" works? Without having started the assistent? From lock screen, waking up and unlocking the device?
I doubt that, there was never anyone with a Mi8 where it works, no matter which ROM.
PS: "OK google" works within the assistant app, but this is not the topic here.

grootooter said:
"OK google" works? Without having started the assistent? From lock screen, waking up and unlocking the device?
I doubt that, there was never anyone with a Mi8 where it works, no matter which ROM.
PS: "OK google" works within the assistant app, but this is not the topic here.
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Typically, fewer people will not buy a China brand phone just to use Google apps. Get a Google Pixel & stop whining. This is why Android sucks! #poorpeople.

g104 said:
Typically, fewer people will not buy a China brand phone just to use Google apps. Get a Google Pixel & stop whining. This is why Android sucks! #poorpeople.
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Most helpful posting in this thread.
Please note, you don't get a medal here for useless postings.

grootooter said:
Most helpful posting in this thread.
Please note, you don't get a medal here for useless postings.
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I hope you don't get offended by my post. Now, you're trying to force China citizen to use Twitter instead of Weibo. Did you know China banned Facebook? They have 'Xiao Ai Tong Xue' so why should they concerned about OK Google?
The China & US war trade is still going on so you either get a Google Pixel or Samsung. Apparently, I don't even care a medal or praise. What I care is about cash. Chasing paper is more reliable than earning a **** over here. Who cares?

So.. Still doesn't work.. Any new infos?

so, mi MI8 (dipper) has now the "ok google" working....
is just a test, i've no completely understood what i've changed... what is needed and what not, so keep attention and make a backup of your files...
this is what i've done:
in /system/etc/device_features/device_features/dipper.xml
Code:
remove these lines
<!--whether support main show XiaoAi-->
<bool name="support_main_xiaoai">true</bool>
<!--wether support ime xiaoai voice input-->
<bool name="surpport_ime_xiaoai_voice">true</bool>
then i've copied in my /system/build.prop
the build.prop extracted by MI8 EE
rebooted and "Ok google" can be enabled, once trained i was able to use "ok google" then i've restored my original build.prop. Now works for me.

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How to get notification without freezing GSF

Below is a third version of the guide (ok, it's 3.5). As of January, 15th I've added great finding by @Seresseran1. Thanks man!
The below guide will provide you with fully working Google services, play store will work, push notifications will work, location accuracy etc. Everything will work until you restart the phone without enabling flight mode first. Then you might start receiving play protect notifications and you have to redo the procedure.
Prerequisite : GMS has to be installed and fully working without play protect notifications. Any method of installation should be OK, i prefer manual but Googlifier is fine.
1a. Run following commands using ADB:
adb shell
cmd appops set com.google.android.gsf RUN_IN_BACKGROUND ignore
cmd appops set com.google.android.gsf RUN_ANY_IN_BACKGROUND ignore
cmd appops write-settings
1b. Open Settings - Apps - App Launch
Tap the three dots, select "Show system Processes".
Search For Google Services Framework.
Change from Manage Automatically- To Manage Manually. Deselect Options "Auto-launch" and "Run in background". Only secondary launch remains selected.
2. Put phone in airplane mode. It's very important!
3. Open Settings, go to Apps, Apps, tap three dots, select Show system processes, find Google Services Framework. Open it.
4. If you have frozen Gsf defrost it (enable).
5. Stop it if it's running. Go to Storage, clear cache, clear data. Stop it again if necessary.
6. Restart the phone.
7. Do not disable airplane mode yet! Wait few minutes in airplane mode or check with Device ID app if you see your GSF ID.
8. Disable airplane mode and check play store. If you see error message, close it from task list and try again.
If you restart the phone without enabling airplane mode first all you have to do is redo above guide starting from point 2.
If you see play protect notifications do not panic! Enable airplane mode, go to settings, apps, apps, find Google framework services, goto storage, stop it, clear cache, clear data, restart your phone then you should be good.
I do not use Google apps except maps, but they should work. Remember that using above guide does not mean your device will get play protect certification. So, Google pay will not work for sure.

Nice it works. Playstore and all push Notification works whiteout problems. Thanks man

djrush said:
Nice it works. Playstore and all push Notification works whiteout problems. Thanks man
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mmarkq said:
The below guide will provide you with fully working Google services, play store will work, notifications will work, location accuracy etc.
Prerequisite : GMS has to be installed and fully working without play protect notifications. Any method of installation should be OK, i prefer manual but Googlifier is fine. If you have frozen gsf it's OK too.
1. Install device ID app to get Google service id. Copy it. If you have frozen gsf, defrost it to get ID.
2. Register gsf id on https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/
3. Freeze GSF and make sure your apps are having notifications. You can use push notification tester to check if push is supported and fully working.
4. Wait. At least a day or two.
5. Put phone in airplane mode. It's very important!
6. Defrost GSF. Wait few minutes in airplane mode. Do not restart phone.
7. Disable airplane mode and check play store. If you see error message, close it from tak list and try again.
If you see play protect notifications do not panic! Enable airplane mode, go to settings, apps, apps, find Google framework services, goto storage, stop it, clear cache, clear data then froze it and wait another day or two then repeat above procedure.
So far tested on two different p40 pro and mate 30 pro. All three devices working great
I do not use Google apps except maps, but they should work. Remember that using above guide does not mean your device will get play protect certification. So, Google pay will not work for sure.
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But we will have still all the notifications about Play Protect certified every single second? Or not? Thanks

No play protect notifications.

mmarkq said:
No play protect notifications.
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We can update also Play Services apk from Play Store?

You will get fully working gms. You can update play store, services etc.

djrush said:
Nice it works. Playstore and all push Notification works whiteout problems. Thanks man
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Hi, how long have you waited exactly to have it working? Thanks

djrush said:
Nice it works. Playstore and all push Notification works whiteout problems. Thanks man
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ummm it says to wait a day...how long did you wait?

Nice, just waited like 6 hours and my gmail just took 2 minutes to notify me, thank you!!
Edit: sometimes they still take a while, so its better but definately still not working as it should

alvaro761991 said:
Nice, just waited like 6 hours and my gmail just took 2 minutes to notify me, thank you!!
Edit: sometimes they still take a while, so its better but definately still not working as it should
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What you mean with "sometimes they still take a while"? If push notifications work, they work like should in theory.

I waited 6 hours but i have always this error:
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I will try to wait more. The gfs id is registred well, it's always the same number.

mmarkq said:
You will get fully working gms. You can update play store, services etc.
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Are you sure we can update Play Services apk? Can you try to update it and see what happens?

denzel09 said:
I waited 6 hours but i have always this error:
I will try to wait more. The gfs id is registred well, it's always the same number.
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It takes a time. Wait longer.
I don't have update the play service. I will try it later.

denzel09 said:
I waited 6 hours but i have always this error:
I will try to wait more. The gfs id is registred well, it's always the same number.
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Did you see, that your Device is registered for Google Play Protect? For me, there is no About Option at Playstore Settings.

I am trying on Mate 30 Pro. (Waiting for 1 or 2 days)
Thank you for sharing.
I will share in here if i can success

Slightly edited OP. Looks like sometimes you have to wait just an hour or two and it's enough.
In worst case scenario you will get play protect notifications; then you have to clear cache, data, freeze gsf and wait bit longer. When you freeze gsf all your apps will still have push notifications, only playstore will not work (and google location accuracy0.

Hi all,
Can you confirm that it works more than 8 hours and even after reboot? Cause there was an option before that was working only for 8 hours or till next update.
P.S. can you also confirm that GSF ID stays the same? Because after I defrost it, it is same as registered. Once I reboot, it changes different value and I start getting errors.

djrush said:
It takes a time. Wait longer.
I don't have update the play service. I will try it later.
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Thanks, please try to update Play Services, i think this can be a problem with Play Protect notification.

chiposh said:
Hi all,
Can you confirm that it works more than 8 hours and even after reboot? Cause there was an option before that was working only for 8 hours or till next update.
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What you mean with "there was an option ..."?

denzel09 said:
What you mean with "there was an option ..."?
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There is a method on youtube for working notification + Playstore for 8 hours or till next reboot. Steps are very similar

Question Fully disable assistant?

I just got my Pixel 5a yesterday and immediately am annoyed by the Google stuff. I installed the Nova launcher but still get thrown back to the Pixel launcher or tossed into various assistant screens all over the place. Is there any way to truly turn this stuff off via normal settings? I don't really want to root or get custom firmware, but I despise these forced integrations between everything.
I don't want anything launching of its own volition or because I accidentally touch or look at the phone. I just want the apps to launch when I click them, the 3-button navigation to let me switch between tasks, and a simple homescreen to hold widgets and shortcuts I choose. The first reason I don't want the Pixel launcher is because it doesn't' let me remove the stupid search bar, but I also don't want any of the other hidden and implicit triggers that tie into the assistant.
I also find it annoying that the home button opens some search if I touch it while already on the home screen. Is this coming from the assistant too? I didn't yet find any settings in Nova to adjust the buttons.

I'm with you here. Installed Nova for the exact same reason as you. I do this next thing on all my Android phones: GO to settings > Apps & notifications > see all apps > Google = DISABLE... o some phones it can be uninstalled!
Personally I also disable "Google Play Services for AR" but that is personal choice. I also disable a number of other apps that I know I do not want/use.
I suppose I could use ADB to try and uninstall them, but once they're disabled that is usually good enough. The first one though, Google being disabled, "should" remedy all your issues. I too use the three button navigation and hate ALL assistants!

There's a program on here called 'adpappcontrol' that's great for removing anything you want via ADB.
It's basically just a gui for the command line program. It's worked great for me on at least three phones.
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Highly recommend. Make sure you tip the dev, since he does it in his spare time.

jaseman said:
I'm with you here. Installed Nova for the exact same reason as you. I do this next thing on all my Android phones: GO to settings > Apps & notifications > see all apps > Google = DISABLE... o some phones it can be uninstalled!
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I could have sworn I already did that, but just checked and it is enabled. Has yours stayed off? Would the automatic Google Play app updates cause this to be reenabled?

I also now found the Nova setting Gestures -> Home Button that was causing this other search to appear if I press the home button when already on the home screen. Setting it to None with the checkbox still set for Only on main home page seems to give me what I want there...

lightuser said:
I could have sworn I already did that, but just checked and it is enabled. Has yours stayed off? Would the automatic Google Play app updates cause this to be reenabled?
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Mine has stayed disabled. I can't speak to whether auto updates may have reenabled it. I always turn auto updates off. I like to see what is being updated on my phone.

jaseman said:
Mine has stayed disabled. I can't speak to whether auto updates may have reenabled it. I always turn auto updates off. I like to see what is being updated on my phone.
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they wont turn it back on but i have found in the past that sometimes with a os update they will re-enable.