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I realize this sounds like a generic Android issue versus being specific to the Nexus 6, but I don't see this issue on my other devices (N5, N7, HTC EVO LTE etc), and am wondering if there is something specific to the N6.
Anyway, here's the issue. I opened up the Chrome browser to Androidpolice yesterday, and found playstore links to some apps that I wanted to look at. I clicked on it, and it launched a chrome window for the play store, and let me view everything as expected. I actually didn't even realize that it was a chrome window (looked very similar to Play store app).
The problem is that when I clicked on "Buy" for a paid app, it went ahead without asking me for the password (I've set up Play store app to prompt me for a password for any purchase). That's when I realized that it was a chrome window - not the play store app.
Fine. Should be a simple enough fix - went to settings/app, and looked for Google Play store and looked for the "Clear Defaults" button - but that is grayed out! (I checked Chrome too, and that also had the button grayed out). I cleared cache and data for the Play store app, and tried it again, and it again launched the play store link in Chrome.
TL;DR So, how do I get play store links in chrome window to open up the Play store app instead of another Chrome window? Clear Defaults button is grayed out
Edit: This is the link I was browsing - clicking on any of the apps listed here brings up the play store in a Chrome window - not the play store app
Edit 2: Video highlighting the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17Hqd2k0SMo
Just tried your link. Links go directly to play store for me. Do you have any other apps or mods that may be affecting this? I can clear defaults on both chrome and play store as well.
That's what's so weird - those links works just fine on my N5 and N7 too. I'm stock, rooted (no custom recovery yet). Rooted only to install adaway. Other than that, no changes to the system partition.
Here, you can see the issue that I'm talking about - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17Hqd2k0SMo
The defaults button is grayed out for Chrome and for Play store, likely because I never set those as default apps for anything. The G+ app has the defaults button enabled because I have it set to open for G+ links.
Short of a full factory reset, any other suggestions?
I have the same issue, but for everything. If I click on a Mega.co.nz link it opens to the browser page asking me to install the app (app is already installed and set up), same for YouTube videos, Play Store links, etc. I tried disabling Google Chrome and installing Chrome Beta, same issue... I'm going to try Firefox and see if it will let me move to other apps from there. VERY FRUSTRATING!
I am tired of watching Netflix on my phone. too small and waists my battery. So i wanted to start to watch Netflix on my ****ty china ass MI PAD 4 PLUS. As the launcher and everything that this tablet come is **** I had to download some crack Google Play. I head to Google Play and search Netflix, it doesnt appears and I head my self towards their another ****ty ass browsers only. I search "Netflix download" and click the link that moved me to Google Play Store. It says that my device isnt compatible with my version. I do have installed MIUI 10 version(10.3.2 to be exact). So can anyone help me with this problem please?
I am based in the UK and officially own the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. I will say now it's a ridiculously good phone. I cannot fault it at all. Ask me anything you like in regards to it (design, Usage, etc) ... Happy to answer all questions
Great. I am thinking to upgrade P30 pro but very skeptical due to Google.
How u transfer full Whatsapp and how is realistic experience without Google (automatic photo upload, contact sync, G drive, Google duo etc)
Hello
Right, to transfer full WhatsApp you'll need to copy & paste your WhatsApp folder into the Huawei (internal storage) specifically you'll need the "Databases" folder but I would copy the whole WhatsApp folder over so you have your photos, voice notes, videos etc. It's a tiny bit annoying, however, it's the only way to successfully restore your whole WhatsApp history onto the Huawei ?
The experience without google, for me, is really good. Yeah I won't lie, it would be nice to have google services on the mate 40 pro but it's a compromise I'm willing to live in, just need to put in some work to have the dbejxe to my liking. Photo/video/music uploads you can use the MEGA app, simply download it using huaweis Petal search. Contact sync I simply sent all my contacts by bluetooth from my old device to the new hauwei. Or you can back them up on your p30 pro to your Huawei account and download them to your new Huawei. G drive isn't working at all because it's needs gms. I needed g drive for my WhatsApp backup but I had to use the above method I've mentioned google Duo just won't work for now but I use WhatsApp video calls as the best alternative. Gmail doesn't work. But instead of gmail I use Outlook which is a very good email platform. Youtube doesn't work but youtube vanced is the much better alternative (no adverts and had background play)
Thank you for your honest and solid reply.
I am extremely inclinded to this device but the region where I live (Middle East) the whatsapp calls are blocked and we have to rely on Google Duo (personal) & MS Teams for official calls (MS Teams not yet available on App Gallery).
How about launchers (I use Nova launcher)
Honestly speaking, i dont see any other phone which can challenge Mate40 Pro (nor Note 20, niether iPhone 12)
simillar to other apps , several local apps are also not available (Yes we can install via petal search or even other stores but i am not sure they might be dependednt on Google Services)
fahadazizkhan said:
Thank you for your honest and solid reply.
I am extremely inclinded to this device but the region where I live (Middle East) the whatsapp calls are blocked and we have to rely on Google Duo (personal) & MS Teams for official calls (MS Teams not yet available on App Gallery).
How about launchers (I use Nova launcher)
Honestly speaking, i dont see any other phone which can challenge Mate40 Pro (nor Note 20, niether iPhone 12)
simillar to other apps , several local apps are also not available (Yes we can install via petal search or even other stores but i am not sure they might be dependednt on Google Services)
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Why had the middle east blocked WhatsApp calls ? ? There are many alternatives, Skype, Viber, etc
Haven't tried nova launcher but will definitely get back to you on that
Currently the only apps which aren't working are Maps, gmail, g drive but I've found alternatives. Netflix works but not on full hd
Hello.
Did you manage to get chrome, poweramp music player, Uber, careem, Snapseed?
How about the games? I have invested in play store like extreme landings etc
Thank you for the answering
fahadazizkhan said:
Hello.
Did you manage to get chrome, poweramp music player, Uber, careem, Snapseed?
How about the games? I have invested in play store like extreme landings etc
Thank you for the answering
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Chrome works flawless, PowerAmp also but the rest will probably don't work because it needs GMS. Games are a thing for itself some work without GMS and some don't
What bank apps not working? And what will i miss if i join huawei from iPhone?
You can record screen at 90fps ?
Can I check with you that the Silky water mode can be used with all 3 rear camera lenses with the Mate 40 Pro? Thanks
Thanos88 said:
Currently the only apps which aren't working are Maps, gmail, g drive but I've found alternatives. Netflix works but not on full hd
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I have guidance in Maps, only on 10.49.3 version (of the latest versions).
Glad you have got 1! I'm deciding on whether too but no GMS is a pain, looking to get the deal from the Huawei Store but i few questions,
As your in the UK do you have any banking apps working?
If you use Spotify and YouTube Vanced can you cast to devices?
What keyboard do you use? I've been a long time gboard user but obviously this will be an issue.
Thanks!
Which model is the global version? On ebay I see two models : NOH-NX9 and NOH-AN00
Arr6 said:
Which model is the global version? On ebay I see two models : NOH-NX9 and NOH-AN00
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AN00 is the Mainland China version
I am using NOH-NX9 as well for singapore
to TS, do you find some games are able to use the GPU but some games just fall back to base resolution like 640x480?
Thanos88 said:
I am based in the UK and officially own the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. I will say now it's a ridiculously good phone. I cannot fault it at all. Ask me anything you like in regards to it (design, Usage, etc) ... Happy to answer all questions
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Hi, I updated my mate 40 pro to emu 11 and now magazine unlock is not working anymore. Do you have the same problem?
Mate40 pro comes with EMUI 11 ... what update did you make ??
Does the new EMUI always on display show notification icons for third party apps e.g. Outlook, WhatsApp? Does the MicroG method for getting some third party apps notifications
still work?
Mate40 pro comes with EMUI 11 ... what update did you make ??
@future3: I receive notifications from WhatsApp in AoD.
I've installed YouTube Vanced via petal search on the Huawei mate 40 pro. It logs in fine and has been working properly. However, if I log in to Gmail and look under the security settings. I find a new device that has been logged on to my Google account. It comes up as a Google Pixel 4 device, and says I have been logged into that device. I've checked it a few times and there seems to be a link between the new device and the YouTube vanced account. If I log out the device on Gmail I get logged out on YouTube vanced. And if I log back in the device gets signed in again.
Is this some mechanism used by youtube vanced to use YouTube? Is the YouTube vanced I have a fake version? Is this a personal problem with my individual device not being secure? Or is youtube vanced just not secure for use?
It's a way to fool Google into showing the phone as Pixel 4.
Hi
I have successfully added Google Play Store to my Fire HD 8 (2022) and downloaded Youtube Kids. Of course part of this included installing Google Account Manager, Google Services Framework and Google Play Services. However when I attempt to launch Youtube Kids I get the following error:
"YouTube Kids won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your device"
It goes without saying Google Play services is installed on my device. I tried clearing the data and cache and also updating it still no joy. Normal Youtube app works fine and so does Google Chrome, its just Youtube Kids that is not working.
It's worth noting this Fire HD 8 (2022) is running Fire OS 8.3.1.3. I have another Fire HD 8 (2020) which is running Fire OS 7 and Youtube Kids works fine. Could it be that the new OS is not compatible?
Please Help my kids are driving me mad!
Much appreciated!
Try steps from https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
Better do fa factory reset first.
engage4 said:
Try steps from https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
Better do fa factory reset first.
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Thanks for your reply but I have done this already in that I have successfully installed google play store and even downloaded Youtube Kids, its just that when I try to launch Youtube Kids it doesn't work. Instead I get the error "YouTube Kids won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your device" although I have installed google play services as can be seen in the screenshot which shows my installed apps.
Try installing
Google Play Services https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google account manager https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Services Framework https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Play Store
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Install them in the order
Account manager: com.google.android.gsf.login
Google Services Framework: com.google.android.gsf
Google Play Services: com.google.android.gms
Google Play Store: com.android.vending
Do not open any app after installing, just press DONE. After everything installed, reboot fire, add gmail to google play wait few minutes untill google services auto update.
Having same issues. have google play installed and youtube, but get same error. "YouTube Kids won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your device"
engage4 said:
Try installing
Google Play Services https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google account manager https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Services Framework https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Play Store
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Install them in the order
Account manager: com.google.android.gsf.login
Google Services Framework: com.google.android.gsf
Google Play Services: com.google.android.gms
Google Play Store: com.android.vending
Do not open any app after installing, just press DONE. After everything installed, reboot fire, add gmail to google play wait few minutes untill google services auto update.
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Those downloads no longer exist. New links?
Same problem, all other apps work, except for Youtube and Youtube kids.
When I go to install the Youtube kids apk, it says "Not available in your region".
Fixed, worked when I sideloaded the APK.. was downloading directly on Fire Tablet.
While the APK does indeed work every morning I get the same error again so i have to uninstall it and re install the apk every morning, so another fix would be amazing too while this one kinda works
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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This still didn't work for me. Also, I didn't have a disable updates button. Instead, mine showed a check box for enable auto updates which was already unchecked by default. Any chance you could link each APK you downloaded for all of the Google stuff? I'm wondering if I clicked a wrong version somewhere.
TrashBoatintheFuture said:
This still didn't work for me. Also, I didn't have a disable updates button. Instead, mine showed a check box for enable auto updates which was already unchecked by default. Any chance you could link each APK you downloaded for all of the Google stuff? I'm wondering if I clicked a wrong version somewhere.
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I used the links provided above by engage4
Because I was also worried that maybe the Google files I used from another tutorial wouldn't be compatible.
The only other thing I did is to install regular YouTube from the play store, open that and select my Google account.
I did that before opening YouTube Kids.
I don't know if it makes a difference.
philstuffs said:
I used the links provided above by engage4
Because I was also worried that maybe the Google files I used from another tutorial wouldn't be compatible.
The only other thing I did is to install regular YouTube from the play store, open that and select my Google account.
I did that before opening YouTube Kids.
I don't know if it makes a difference.
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Sweet, I'll give it another shot! Thanks for replying!
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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Thank you very much. Had the same problem and with this method it is working.
Hopefully it will work in the future also with the newer versions.
Thread cleaned of links and quotes to an APK from a shady site and in Violation of Rule 9 - Don't get us in Trouble.
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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I just want to confirm that this method works on the HD 8 12th Gen.
I used disabled wifi, Fire Toolbox to debloat, add custom launcher, install google services. I made sure that google play auto-updates was OFF. I then SIDELOADED via Toolbox the 6.37.5 version. I then enabled wifi, opened Google play and pressed three dots to disable auto updates. Signed in. Searched YT kids, again made sure it wouldn't auto-update by pressing 3 dots top right (DO NOT PRESS UPDATE). I then installed regular youtube, loaded it up and signed in. From within regular Youtube I clicked on my profile icon top right, scrolled down and pressed YouTube Kids (I don't think this is necessary, but since that's what I did and it worked I'll note it here).
Finally it works! Basically you can't have 'child profiles' and all that jazz, but you can declutter and restrict a fair amount and hide the browsers etc.
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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Hey Man. Thank you so much for the post. It worked a Treat.
I installed the 4 apps from a YouTube video (APK Mirror ) links and then installed YouTube Kids v6.37.5. Kid is very happy!