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Miui 7 GPS issue only with Google app

Hi,
Since upgrade to miui 7 GPS location doesn't work with Google maps or Google earth but work with waze or other app no Google.
Someone know why and have the solution?
Envoyé de mon MI NOTE Pro en utilisant Tapatalk

The issue is with the ROM from xiaomi-france. The ROM from xiaomi.eu is ok for my pb.
Envoyé de mon MI NOTE Pro en utilisant Tapatalk

Same here...
I have the same issue running the current beta 5.8.27. Only Google apps are affected. Very strange....

Im having the same problem on miui 5.9.17

Same here

I have denied access to location for many apps, almost all that were asking (focusing on better battery life), maybe that could be the reason
Does anyone have had the same issue?

Now I have not had any major GPS issues but sometimes when I quit my Google Maps app it looses GPS signal and it does not regain it until I re-load the app from fresh

Kahun said:
Now I have not had any major GPS issues but sometimes when I quit my Google Maps app it looses GPS signal and it does not regain it until I re-load the app from fresh
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How did you solve the issue?

solution found
Go to this thread, it worked for me
en.miui.com/thread-118338-1-1.html

andrecov said:
Go to this thread, it worked for me
en.miui.com/thread-118338-1-1.html
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Are you on Miui 7 developer ROM?

Didn't work for me

We should probably reflash gapps after each update, will do that after next and tell

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Are you on Miui 7 developer ROM?
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Yes, the china version 5.9.17

Hi,
I found myself in the same situation. Brand new Mi4C, latest stable firmware and Google Maps is not even activating GPS (toolbar symbol missing). Other apps like OruxMaps or GPSTest worked immediately.
I found the solution here:
http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=182587&pid=3438377
Turns out that while Google Maps may have enough permissions, the Google Play Services and Google Services Framework also need permission to "Get location info".
So, open MIUIs Security app and check the permissions of those three apps.
For me, the Google Play Services had a red cross (deny) for the get location info permission.
After changing it and restarting Google Apps, the location icon immediately appeared in the toolbar and Maps showed my location.
I'm not sure where the red cross came from. Maybe - during installation - it requested the location and I hit deny because why would it need it..
Anyway, hope this helps.
Jochen

It still doesn't work for me

I too am experiencing the same issues, not with one, but have tried two brand new Redmi Note3 mobiles (Amazon was good enough to replace my first mobile even when my replacement/refund window was almost over). But both sets have same problem (Again Amazon is kind enough to refund my money, but I really wanted to keep this set if only it worked ok).
Many apps are able to find GPS location, but Google Plus, Mi Browser and some other less known apps are not able to find GPS available to them (even all permissions are fully ok with them).
I even contacted Xiaomi on this, but what they all asked me was to visit their service center which is some 225 KMs away from me (whole Punjab state has only 1 or 2 Xiaomi Service Centers).
Check the following screen shots showing the permissions (as instructed by Xiaomi) and also video links which I've recorded, one for faulty RMN3 and other for the same app on Micromax (this shows how G+ location is expected to work if there was no fault).
Pls find the youtube video links in the end.
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Nokia 8 (Original) - Possible without Google?

Hi all,
Now that Nokia have confirmed they are not rolling out Android 10 to the original Nokia 8, it's time for me to look into another option: a non-Google AOSP variant.
I've done a bit of searching and reading up, but not much. I think it's not possible to have what I would like, which is:
AOSP based on Android 10, no Google Apps, but with the Google Play Store.
My understanding is that the Play Store requires Google Play Services, and I really, really want to get away from that with all its data privacy invasion and the contagion it's spreading out to other aspects of my phone.
So, my questions are:
1. What's the best AOSP variant based on Android 10 that has no Google that will work on an original Nokia 8?
2. Is there any non-Google app store that will have the likes of banking apps and other such confidential data sensitive apps, and is also likely to have some of the other apps I need?
Thanks in advance,
Ian J.

First of all, we wont be having android 10. It may be possible with T-virus but not until Sirocco gets android 10.
There is another replica of playstore called Aurora store. It have everything that play store have. Aurora store is available on F-droid.

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You could use any AOSP / AOKP or any other variant of GSI that suits you alongside with T-Virus of course to gain Treble capabilities and use MicroG instead of Google Framework. It's a fully open-source reimplementation of google services that's not as invasive as Googles solution but also lacks support and compability in many cases. I did not use it with Nokia 8 but I'm pretty much sure it will work just fine. Back when I had it on my previous phone it did improve battery life by alot but also had issues with GPS / Loc. because of Googles proprietary solution being not embedded in such projects. You've gotta setup Deja Vu by Mozilla or Apple backend for GPS which work just fine too.
You can find out more in here: https://microg.org/
As store replacement you've got Aurora, Yalp and FakeStore.apk (it's a frontend for MicroG.. at least it used to work)

Many thanks for the replies.
I'm not sure I need the Location services, I'm not interested in any application having access to my location other than TomTom's Go app for driving and GPS Status for just that, the status of the GPS, and they only need the built in GPS.
As for Project Treble, is that required? I would have thought that in order to take advantage of it, a phone would need to be quite cosy with Google in order to get the OS updates.
I will check out the suggested app stores to see what they have, and see what apps I currently use that might be missing so I can see if I can live with alternatives.
Ian

Ian J. said:
Hi all,
Now that Nokia have confirmed they are not rolling out Android 10 to the original Nokia 8, it's time for me to look into another option: a non-Google AOSP variant.
I've done a bit of searching and reading up, but not much. I think it's not possible to have what I would like, which is:
AOSP based on Android 10, no Google Apps, but with the Google Play Store.
My understanding is that the Play Store requires Google Play Services, and I really, really want to get away from that with all its data privacy invasion and the contagion it's spreading out to other aspects of my phone.
So, my questions are:
1. What's the best AOSP variant based on Android 10 that has no Google that will work on an original Nokia 8?
2. Is there any non-Google app store that will have the likes of banking apps and other such confidential data sensitive apps, and is also likely to have some of the other apps I need?
Thanks in advance,
Ian J.
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For alternative play store. U can try "apkpure". I use it on my other devices where there are no gappa installed.

I've looked into the apps available elsewhere and unfortunately such things as banking apps, and tomtom navigation and the like, aren't available widely if at all. Therefore it looks like my next phone will be an Apple iPhone as that at least is more likely to be private from Google's spying play services. I won't use an iPhone for media playback though, they're useless for that. I'll retain the Nokia 8 and remove the sim card, and use it as an MP3 player.

Ian J. said:
I've looked into the apps available elsewhere and unfortunately such things as banking apps, and tomtom navigation and the like, aren't available widely if at all. Therefore it looks like my next phone will be an Apple iPhone as that at least is more likely to be private from Google's spying play services. I won't use an iPhone for media playback though, they're useless for that. I'll retain the Nokia 8 and remove the sim card, and use it as an MP3 player.
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Question Blocking ads

Hello.. usually i use block this vpn for blocking ads on Chrome and system, but it won't work on ultra.. I'm on latest EU rom.. any solution?

I use this.
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Or use Brave browser which blocks many but has its own VPN too.

I use the Samsung Internet browser (stable or beta) which has many adblock plugins, specific and officially available like AdGuard (the best), AdBlock, ABP, etc.

Sathelp said:
Or use Brave browser which blocks many but has its own VPN too.
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Brave, etc doesn't globally block ads from installed apps, my fix does...

Not fully but when I use the DNS approach, sometimes the phone will not connect to the data server. It took me a while to work out the resolution, disable DNS again. So as I was fed up having to do this now and again and losing data connection randomly, I just chose Brave as an alternative but whatever floats your boat. I am only trying to give the guy an alternative.

Sathelp said:
Not fully but when I use the DNS approach, sometimes the phone will not connect to the data server. It took me a while to work out the resolution, disable DNS again. So as I was fed up having to do this now and again and losing data connection randomly, I just chose Brave as an alternative but whatever floats your boat. I am only trying to give the guy an alternative.
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It will block some black listed sites which is a good thing. Very rarely do I need to disable it*. Been using it for over 6 months now. It gives me very little trouble... occasional slow downs. It enhances security.
Your carrier may be part of the problem, I'm on AT&T.
Presumably the full paid version works better.
*it's easy to toggle off if needed.

I use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dnsfilter.android

I use kiwi browser for adblocking and YouTube vanced for videos

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I use kiwi browser for adblocking and YouTube vanced for videos
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Is there a way to install vanced without manager? I have vanced on all mine devices, but I can't install it on ultra.. tried newpipe, and couple more alternatives but it's not possible to login with g account, and that's a deal breaker..

If I remember well, to be able to install the vanced manager app one should disable fist the MIUI optimization in the developer's settings.
Anyway Youtube vanced has reached its end-of-life, due to Google threats.

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Is there a way to install vanced without manager? I have vanced on all mine devices, but I can't install it on ultra.. tried newpipe, and couple more alternatives but it's not possible to login with g account, and that's a deal breaker..
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I I have root and unblocked bootloader and have no issues with the installation through vanced manager. I just enable the option to install app from unknown sources for manager and installation goes smoothly

Question Google Pay on X90 pro+

Was about to pull the trigger on the Vivo when I saw this on Wondamobile.
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I use gpay for all my card transactions - do I understand it correctly that it will not work on the pro+ and thus won't be able to use the phone for transactions?
That would be a total deal-breaker for me!

It does work, however google play itself will not update itself, so then google wallet stops working and you need to get google play from a third party website to update it. For wallet to work play services and play store need to be on same update level.
There's plenty of small google problems usually not mentioned, and then no one can guarantee that google doesn't require wallet to be a system app in future..
Google likely will go harder on this as many governments require them to make apps optional from Android and they could avoid it by just making them working as a system app forcing manufacturers to include them. It's a strategy google has clearly added to lately due to court decisions in various countries.
So right now it works, but with any google service on Chinese phones future versions full working gets less likely.
You can see on older vivo phones it often stopped working for some days to weeks too. Cannot count on it working though so far it mainly did.

I have Google Wallet (Google Pay) working fine for me once I enabled Google services.
Haven't had an issue with it (I'm in Australia).

br3tty said:
I have Google Wallet (Google Pay) working fine for me once I enabled Google services.
Haven't had an issue with it (I'm in Australia).
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Works for me too (Netherlands)

thanks. I'm in the UK. Perhaps they just forgot to update their page after Vivo firmware fixed the issue

Haskren said:
thanks. I'm in the UK. Perhaps they just forgot to update their page after Vivo firmware fixed the issue
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It never was an issue. I guess it's just a standard text they copied.

Google pay works fine for me in the uk

Google pay works fine for me in FR

No Google Pay issues for me in Singapore ( Vivo X90 Pro + (V2227A 12GB/512GB)

No problem to Greece too..i think they put it on Wonda just to be safe if its not working on someone.

is there a way to quick access the gpay screen from the phone being off(not off but locked etc)..and does one need that to be on it to make a payment? or just keep NFC on?

rudabb said:
is there a way to quick access the gpay screen from the phone being off(not off but locked etc)..and does one need that to be on it to make a payment? or just keep NFC on?
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Did you find a way to get a quick access when the phone is locked?

I have not been able to add my bank card to Google wallet on this phone - no issues on the old phone.
This is the answer from the bank
So - is this a UK issue or just my bank picking up on issues with the phone?

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Did you find a way to get a quick access when the phone is locked?
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No..but I realized that if my phone is unlocked through smart unlocked(while on me) all I have to do is tap the device on the machine and it works.I don't need to be in the app...
If you want to be in the app,I think there is an off screen shortcut where you can assign the app for it. It's the volume down button

Haskren said:
I have not been able to add my bank card to Google wallet on this phone - no issues on the old phone.
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So - is this a UK issue or just my bank picking up on issues with the phone?
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Can you add your card on other phones? It sounds more like your bank doesn't support google wallet. There are plenty who don't. Nothing to do with the phone! If you can add the card to other google wallets, then the problem is with your phone.

rudabb said:
No..but I realized that if my phone is unlocked through smart unlocked(while on me) all I have to do is tap the device on the machine and it works.I don't need to be in the app...
If you want to be in the app,I think there is an off screen shortcut where you can assign the app for it. It's the volume down button
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Yeah I did assign the volume down botton for it, thank you

welcome.

extremecarver said:
Can you add your card on other phones? It sounds more like your bank doesn't support google wallet. There are plenty who don't. Nothing to do with the phone! If you can add the card to other google wallets, then the problem is with your phone.
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Yes, Starling bank supports Google Wallet - I used same card and GW on my old phone

I had similar issue.maybebsimilar. I kind of changed the google play services file ..and I think the google Play store ..I went back to this forum and saw what they were using and used them. And then my card worked .

I think people having problems should throw down all google programs including play store and services from the phone and install them from scratch because it's likely due to the broken versions on vivo appstore.
Likely trading Shenzhen already installed some broke. Stuff. It just doesn't make sense otherwise. Everyone uses the same OS and hardware should not be different either except different batches.
In general don't install anything from vivo appstore to save yourself problems. Especially not Chinese apps as they are add infected from the vivo store.

Question Google play store on chinese rom

How can I install the play store on the Chinese rom? I've tried downloading it from APK mirror and it says "Couldn't sign in There was a problem communicating with Google servers. Try again later." I've tried clearing the cache and no help.
Solved! "Google basic services" has to be enabled. It's found in the drop down menu within apps management in settings.

Just install it from the ZUI Store app on the tablet. You might need to use a phone camera to help translate..

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Just install it from the ZUI Store app on the tablet. You might need to use a phone camera to help translate..
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I tried that and it I get connection errors.

Which ROM are you on? Zui 14 (14.0.255) allows you to login to Google, and Play Store works

farieeez said:
Which ROM are you on? Zui 14 (14.0.255) allows you to login to Google, and Play Store works
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I just flashed the stock chinese rom from the global rom. I actually figured it out. There's a setting in the app management tab in the settings where you have to enable google services. I had installed play services, google play store, chrome, etc... Factory reset a few times too. But I was poking around the app management and was looking at system apps to see if something was disabled that I needed and saw "google basic services" as an option and I was able to turn that on, and everything works now. So I hope if anyone else has that issue they come across this thread.
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I used APKMirror installer. downloaded the play store APKM for arm64-v8a (nodpi). For google services framework i used the 190400 variant.

I just flashed the stock chinese rom from the global rom. I actually figured it out. There's a setting in the app management tab in the settings where you have to enable google services. I had installed play services, google play store, chrome, etc... Factory reset a few times too. But I was poking around the app management and was looking at system apps to see if something was disabled that I needed and saw "google basic services" as an option and I was able to turn that on, and everything works now. So I hope if anyone else has that issue they come across this thread.
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Toggling this on and off seemed to fix an issue for me where I couldn't push the "Sign In" button to log into Google Services on the first Play Store run.

Does the stock Chinese rom have L1 Widevine for HD streaming playback?

JonW434 said:
Does the stock Chinese rom have L1 Widevine for HD streaming playback?
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Yes, it does.

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Yes, it does.
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It was late at night, I meant to say Amazon Prime. I assume it works but I thought I read on some Chinese roms that Netflix works but Prime Video doesn't. Hopefully I'm wrong, it's annoying if a device has Widevine L1 but some apps still don't work.

JonW434 said:
It was late at night, I meant to say Amazon Prime. I assume it works but I thought I read on some Chinese roms that Netflix works but Prime Video doesn't. Hopefully I'm wrong, it's annoying if a device has Widevine L1 but some apps still don't work.
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I am getting 1080P with Prime.

Great, thanks..