how good is google restore after factory reset? topic

I've tried the built-in google restore after a factory reset and nothing really happened. No apps were restored not even the system settings.

My question is ,is this normal and if not what would be restored as far as system/user app/data goes.

Thanks!

By: dd On 13:27

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google now topic

can we install google now on our devices ? On CM roms , like tonyp or pengus cm look ma ?

By: dd On 11:06

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Google now error topic

I am running nexus 5 with lollipop, all up to date. When I have locations enable my google now just has a "more" button and when i click on it, it goes to " not available ". I have been using this since it came out over a year ago with no problems. When location is turn off all my cards work fine, except location based cards .Has any one seen this? I have made sure everything is up to day. my language is english Canada.


Thanks

By: dd On 07:50

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Google play movies doesn't work for me topic

I'm trying to get google play movies to play man of steel (which I purchased from google) but I keep getting a "there was a problem while playing" message when I attempt to stream the movie,when I download the movie it only plays for 9 seconds before I receive the same error message except this time the error message includes "[-38]". So it got me thinking that perhaps its because I'm running a custom ROM. Has anyone here gotten google play movies to work while on a custom ROM?

By: dd On 11:08

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any way i could get a free google developers account? topic

im a 19 year old developer who have been programming since im 15.
i was really looking forward to uploading my app on google play but i didn't knew that i would need t register. noone in my family has a credit card and i dont have enough money to buy me an account. so if anyone is willing to buy me an account in exchange for a something? i am only going to upload free apps, and maybe paid in the future, but, not for now

By: dd On 10:31

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OK Google and s voice: s voice is not always on topic

After testing the note 4 nexus 6 and s5 prime, i have come to the conclusion that the always on feature of the note 4 is not always on.

With the google search bar widget floating on the homescreen with the screen on the note 4 would pick up the okay google command 100% of the time.

Now with the screen off or locked, it would pick up the command 100% of the time at times, 0% sometimes( doing this test makes me feel retarded). This leads me to believe that when it doesnt respond, the mic simply isnt listening, an s voice issue. And that the google floating widget uses a completely separate routine for its listening.

Anyone have any inputs on this? Will lollipop fix it? Or is it something that cannot be fixed?

By: dd On 19:02

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Deleted my 'calendar'; now Google Cal will not see my google account topic

Hi guys,

I have a rooted T mobile Galaxy S3 running an old rom ( I don't even remember which one).

In an attempt to clean up my phone to speed it up, I may have accidentally deleted some default calendar files (maybe storage files).

As a result, my google calendar no longer is able to connect to my google account. When I launch the app, it just has no where to sign in to my google calendar and simply displays a default calendar.

I have no idea how to fix this.

Please help.

Thanks

By: dd On 16:58

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[Q] google map topic

Hi xda, i think i understood that gear 1 and 2 were android and became tizen, and they had google map, can we install google map on galaxy gear s ?
somebody did he try ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baltyre (Post 50539623) Hi. I try to use google maps with no success yet. I use null rom, and share location with GearLocationBridge (and muck location is enabled) Google maps launch but i cannot locate myself on the map.

@Baltyre can you share the app ? (if you are on tizen now)
@ cipherswitch do you have google map for tizen ? ^^

By: dd On 16:01

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google voice topic

ok google voice completely took over my phone. it used to be with my nexus 4 and 5 i would have the app installed and i was able to make calls with either my google voice number or my actual cell number now its just my google number... is there any way around this? i really dont want to get rid of google voice but if there is no workaround i will have to

By: dd On 12:54

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Google+ Moderator topic

While commenting on a post on xdas Google+ page I was being rudely accosted by a Kieron Quinn and after telling him that his point was lost and to stop tagging me, he tagged me one more time to tell me that I was banned.
I did nothing to break any kind of rules and this really leaves a bad taste in my mouth with XDA.
Not sure what requirements are needed to become a moderator on your Google page, but you definitely need to weed out the 'I'm right and you're wrong' power trip mods.
Please unban my Google account as I use and recommend xda all of the time and try to be a valuable member in assisting when I can.

Why do a few have to give all a bad name? Most of my experience on xda forums was spent seeing helpful moderators responding -to some very noob questions- in as pleasantly a way as possible with some utter gems as questions. Who gives this mod on the G+ page a title and lets him to it? The kid basically trolled the post because he just came there to shout some rules, which mind you were not broken in the first place, then only got more troll like when I told him to exit if he was not going to contribute anything but instead annoy everyone and throw around insubstantial orders.

Also, if I knew he was a mod, I would have acted the exact same way because he was truly in the wrong. Problem was, I never thought xda would have such a snarky, matter of fact I'm right type of twit monitoring their + page.

By: dd On 09:56

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[Q] Need SIM to sign in to google account? topic

So, a few months ago, I tucked my Amaze 4G phone away b/c I got a new phone with a different carrier. I reset it too and so all my accounts were removed. I doubt I threw out my SIM card, but, it's not in my phone, I probably put it away somewhere.

I then read about how I can use my old phone as a GPS. I first had to root my phone.

So, I found this forum and I got to step 3 based on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1426377

I did get a successful message (I can't remember the message now, but, it seemed successful), but, what exactly does it do? Should I have an extra recovery file on my computer or phone? I don't see any new file created on my computer. So, I just want to make sure it worked properly before moving on.

At the same time, I tried logging into Google Play using the app, it doesn't work. It says username and password mismatch. I tried it using my browser and I can log in. Does it have to do with not having a sim card. Do I have to have a carrier to log into Google Play app. I tried adding the account in the the settings and it still says I can't log in. Any ideas. I tried countless times, it can't be a username / password mismatch. I tried it several times on the browser without a hitch. Why is that?

I'd like to install a gps app on my phone, but, I can't log into the Google Play app.

By: dd On 08:00

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[Q] Paranoid Android, Nexus 4 google account sign in issue topic

Dear Xda,

I just flashed the Paranoid Android 4.4.4 rom for my Nexus 4, when I try Signing into my Google account while on wifi I keep getting a unstable connection message, but I can sign in on my mobile network.

While on Wifi I cannot access the play store either, it says I have no connection when my Wifi is working fine.

Any ideas?


Thanks!

By: dd On 02:22

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[Q] Google Apps on VPN!!! topic

Hello anyone... I would like to know if theres a way to work this out.

My Monthly data Plan on my Network service is limited and if based on Normal Android usage(Watching Youtube, All app Syncing, Updating apps), it would not last 2 weeks. But on my PC, i use a Data Network which i power using a VPN Software (PD Proxy) which is unlimited! I can do whatever i want without fear of running out of Data. I have installed a WiFi Hotspot Program (Connectify)

I want to Manage my 3G Data by connecting to my PC Network when at home. So i can save more of my Mobile Data since i can use the Network on my PC (Mostly to Download/Install Apps from Playstore) But i notice when i get connected on the WiFi... Almost all except GOOGLE APPS (Playstore, Gmail, Youtube, etc) would not work.

Now, Is there any settings to do on my PC/Phone so i could use ALL the apps on my phone while on the PC VPN Network?

Thanks.

By: dd On 02:22

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[Q] htc one google edition bricked topic

i have one google edition hano on logo with this info

Code:

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INFOversion: 0.5
INFOversion-bootloader: 1.54.0000
INFOversion-baseband: 4T.27.3218.09
INFOversion-cpld: None
INFOversion-microp: None
INFOversion-main: 4.09.1700.1
INFOversion-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
INFOserialno: HT36SW913568
INFOimei: 354439050683343
INFOmeid: 00000000000000
INFOproduct: m7_ul
INFOplatform: HBOOT-8064
INFOmodelid: PN0712000
INFOcidnum: GOOGL001
INFObattery-status: good
INFObattery-voltage: 3791mV
INFOpartition-layout: Generic
INFOsecurity: on
INFObuild-mode: SHIP
INFOboot-mode: FASTBOOT
INFOcommitno-bootloader: dirty-e02a9046
INFOhbootpreupdate: 11
INFOgencheckpt: 0
all: Done!

---

i try too unlock bootloader with htcdev but bootloader not unlocked
i try too write this rom with flashman
OTA_M7_UL_L50_STOCK_UI_MR_Google_WWE_5.11.1700.3-4.09.1700.1_LRX22C.H3_release_403340.zip

but no success and show failed

pls help me

By: dd On 06:24

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Problems With Google Play Service. topic

So, I Recently Accidentally Updated Google Play Service (Not Using Play Store) And After
That I Started Experiencing Problems With My Phone. My Google Play Store Wasnt Working And I Couldn't Log In To Google+ In Games And There Was A Notification Saying
"Unknown Issues With Google Play Services" I Tried Downgrading The Google Play Services And It Did Not Work. I Tried Updating It Again, Some Things Seem To Be Working But The Play Store Is Still Not Working And I Cant Sign In To Games.If Someone Sees This Please Help If U Can :)

By: dd On 06:18

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[Q] Google Play only showing free apps topic

So here is the scenario.... I set up my new Ouya not realizing it updated. Obviously Root my Ouya app no longer works, so I gotta hold of "towelroot v1" which rooted my device. I than added "SuperUser", "Xposed (v2.5.1)" and Mod Collection for Ouya(v5.1)". The "Mod Collection For Ouya [5.1]" is checked in Xposed and "Google Play Store Mod" is "on" under "Mod Collection For Ouya". The Ouya has been rebooted... I'm at a loss for how to get Google Play to show more than free apps!

Thanks in advance to anything I may have missed, I'm new to Ouya modding and have only had the Ouya for a couple days.

Ps. I've scoured the internet and these forums for a resolution if I have missed another thread I'm sorry!

By: dd On 22:58

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[Q] AOSP Bug with Google Play Movies and TV App topic

I came across this running a few Lollipop AOSP ROMS (Scrosler, Screw'd, SimpleAOSP). It seems that the issue is on any AOSP Lollipop ROM, Google Play Movies and TV app cannot play videos. The videos will list in the app, but if you try to play them, you will get a message about an unsupported device. The app works on the Google Factory Lollipop image, and seems to be specific to AOSP. One of the developers has also experienced this. Just wanted to confirm with some others, and find out if there is a way to submit this as a bug?

Thanks

By: dd On 13:58

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[Q] Google Play always crashing topic

my phone is rooted and my bootloader is unlocked.

Everytime i download a game or an app thats big, it force closes. for example i downloaded 'The Wolf Among Us' i clicked the download button and my Play Store just crashed.

I did the following
1)Deleted data and cache and reboot - not working
2)i went to CWM and clear Cache and Dalvik Cache

Plz reply

By: dd On 05:23

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[Q] App isn't showing in top new free at Google Play topic

I've released a game at deс 22th in "adventure" category. It was reviewed by youtube blogger and it got a boost of installs. Now it is around 1200 (4.5 stars based on 173 ratings) Since a week I can't find my game in "top new free adventures" for my country (all installs are from there). But same time I see there games with 0-10 installs! And the top in not full, it contains only 450/500 games.

Few days ago google manually changed content rating to "Medium Maturity" for this game. Could it cause disable participating the goole tops for my game? Or maybe there are new rules for rating new games?

By: dd On 15:19

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HTC One M8 GPE back in stock on Google Play topic

I'm just letting you guys know. I severely want this phone but I cannot afford it. I also have a really good phone in the Oneplus One right now but no matter how many times I tell myself no, I still want to buy the one m8.

By: dd On 19:29

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