Fix Google Services by sideloading the Google Services apk (working)

[egladman]

I tested this on a dell chromebook 11 Version 37.0.2062.120 (64-bit) STABLE

I was able to get some apps to work that require google services by sideloading the google services apk found at "/system/priv-app/GmsCore.apk". I repackaged the apk with the "Chrome APK Packager" found on Google Play. If I launch the Google Services app then proceed to launch an app that requires services it runs. For example tTorrent Pro and a handful of other apps wouldn't run until I installed Google Services.

I sideloaded the GmsCore.apk from my Moto X running a nightly 4.4.4 CyanogenMod Rom

[alfonsojon]

Absolutely fantastic find. Thank you for this.

[tymscar]

I cant find Gmscore.apk on my device. Can anyone link me one?

[egladman]

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8bMm2AmT5L4V1ZVYXY4aE93WU0&usp=sharing

[ddworken]

Confirmed working for me also. (ChromeOS on HP14: 64 bit)

[P1X3]

Another confirmation that this works. Windows 7 64bit, Chrome 37.0.2062.124

[vladikoff]

@P1X3 do you include Google Services WITH the app (as an extra apk) or is that a separate extension (separate app)?

[P1X3]

@vladikoff In separate extension. I have since removed it, but the app seems to be working without it which is odd. During the first start it complained about play services, so I installed play services extension (from link above) and app started just fine. Just for the sake of it I removed play store extension and restarted the app that requires play services, and surprising it started just fine.

[vladikoff]

@P1X3

During the first start it complained about play services

For me, some apps do that but work fine after a restart. It could be that installing services separately didn't really do anything, but the app just started working after a restart.

[glymehrvrd]

still doesn't work, the app says "Unfortunately Google play services has stopped"

[vladikoff]

tTorrent Lite just works after crashing once. It doesn't need Google Services side loaded. I don't think this solution works.

[ddworken]

I have STRIP password manager running fine (it is a paid app), I'm pretty sure that means that it works. (I'm currently under the impression that paid apps need GPS) On Sep 27, 2014 10:14 PM, "Vlad Filippov" notifications@github.com wrote:

tTorrent Lite just works after crashing once. It doesn't need Google Services side loaded. I don't think this solution works.

— Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub https://github.com/vladikoff/chromeos-apk/issues/66#issuecomment-57072301 .

[egladman]

tTorrent Pro does in fact need Google services to operate. Before sideloading google services I would get errors stating Google services wasn't present. I triple checked my solution before posting this.

[doomzhou]

3.16.1-1-ARCH & Chromium 37.0.2062.120 failed

[everdom]

Linux Mint 17 & Chrome 37.0.2062.120 (64-bit) failed

[jeffreysmall]

Windows 8.1 Pro + Chrome 38.0.2125.77 (Official Build 290811) beta-m failed. I know this is not what was reported to be working but thought I would provide the feedback.

[QRFAQRFA]

i have Samsung series 7 slate and touch is not working, i have to use a mouse and a keyboard

[mukilane]

Chrome 37.0.2062.120, on Ubuntu 14.04 (32 bit) - failed.

[PeterCxy]

Some apps crash with "Google Play Services stopped working" is actually beacuse of the ARM native library.

[jhgfjh]

Why not integrate google services in extending Archon?

[ivancho1707]

ChromeOS 38.0.2125.101 beta (64-bit) on Chromebook pixel I tested com.twitter.android and always says "Unfortunately google play services has stopped" I can't see any kind of interaction between twitter and GMS in the view inspectors. I'm not sure if this really works, can somebody confirm?

[comdiler]

I'm trying to run Hangouts and Google Services crashes even when I run it in background. Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Chrome Version 37.0.2062.120 (64-bit)

[adocampo]

Reading the fellows here, it seems it isn't working on any linux. I'm on Arch with Chromium 38.0.2125.101 (290379) (64-bit) and no app needing Google Services is working for me.

[reeved]

malevolent,

Does it really work? Can you use G+ to sign into an app? Can you use other Google services fine?

[adocampo]

@reeved

I said it didn't worked for me, at least on my OS. I can use some applications that are not using Google services, but many of them are calling google services at some point. Then, those applications crashes.

Cheers.

[vladikoff]

Adding plus to

 "usePlayServices": [
   "gcm", "plus"
  ],

might resolve issues with G+ auth.

[premhowli]

when i am launching any app.the window is opening with a logo only.it is not loading the app.

[rodineyhm]

premhowli, I had this problem with the Chrome from my desktop. I believe it has something to do with having other extensions installed before installing the ARChon. I've had success in open apps in a new machine, a tablet running Windows 8.1 32 bit, Chrome 38.0.02125.104 m 32 and the ARChon 1.2. The machine never had Chrome installed, so I installed Chrome, and without logging in with my Google account (which already have backup of my extensions) installed the ARChon 1.2 and apps and it worked! After I login with my Google account, the other extensions were installed and the apps continue to work! I'm just not happier because the touch screen is not working on apps, only the mouse.

[premhowli]

rodineyhm can you suggest which extension needed to install?

[rodineyhm]

premhowli for runtime vide https://github.com/vladikoff/chromeos-apk/blob/master/archon.md. ARChon 1.2 - Intel x86 Chrome 32-bit / Chrome OS 32-bit (OSX: Use this in Chrome Stable) (Win7 32-bit: Use something like Chrome Beta 38.0.2125.77 beta-m) For test use 2048-ARChon.APK For apps use Chrome APK Packager in Google Play for converter Apps from your Android device.

[premhowli]

rodineyhm it worked but showing is not compatible with your device.for every app

[Dan2552]

This solution doesn't appear to work with a Mac trying to run Inbox:

[zlxyc]

Run tencent mobile QQ can not connected network！

[TechGuy22]

Uh no difference has been made whether I sideload GPS or not.

[TechGuy22]

WAIT! try with the official runtime, it actually works. Sadly, I will no longer be using archon, I'm just glad this works!

[alfonsojon]

@TechGuy22 Try this: Package it via the official method (such as replacing Vine), and run it with archon.

[TechGuy22]

@alfonsojon Sorry to be stupid, but what even is the official method?

[alfonsojon]

@TechGuy22 Leave the key in the manifest.json file, and run it with the stock runtime. When you package it for the archon runtime, the key is generally removed and it will not run under the stock Google Android runtime.

[alfonsojon]

@TechGuy22 Basically, by leaving the key in, it'll run on the Google runtime, but still run on Archon. I'm not sure if this makes a difference, but I read about it somewhere,

[Zayoe4]

Can someone post step by step instructions

[TechGuy22]

@Zayoe4 Are you new to this? If you are we need to start from the beginning. So just hit me back with an answer.

[arnshrty]

When I try to pick an apk from storage it is grayed out and unselectable.

[haroldSanchezb]

Its posible, be more clear about how to implement play services with archon?

[TechGuy22]

@arnshrty You need to package the app first. You can use programs like node.js (windows) or twerk (chrome web store) to package it. Than load it as an unpacked extension.

[s5bug]

QuizUp doesn't work even when I have the services loaded on ARChon. I want to sign in from G+.

[detjensrobert]

Works fine for me. Acer C720p w/ ChromeOS 41.0.2272.102 (64-bit). Using it to run YouTube app.

[s5bug]

Acer C7 on latest dev channel update. Using ARC Welder?

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On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 3:45 PM, detjensrobert notifications@github.com wrote:

Works fine for me. Acer C720p w/ ChromeOS 41.0.2272.102 (64-bit). Using it to run YouTube app.

— Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub https://github.com/vladikoff/chromeos-apk/issues/66#issuecomment-100558130 .

[zombiechcken]

how do i get this to run on my hp chromebook 14 im farely new at this could someone direct me to the right forum or link me a video

[danielrosero]

Greetings!. Tried sideloading as suggested, but didnt achieve my custom app to run with ARChon.

Im using an OSX Yosemite Macbook Pro I7. It just crashes when its supposed to start activity with google maps apiv2 fragment.

Here is a video of it: https://www.facebook.com/755500804533967/videos/vb.755500804533967/826458844104829/?type=1&theater

[ghost]

Any solution for this yet?

[rocketinventor]

@zombiechcken You'll want to first download an APK, then install https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/twerk/jhdnjmjhmfihbfjdgmnappnoaehnhiaf or https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arc-welder/emfinbmielocnlhgmfkkmkngdoccbadn and use one of them to create the chrome package. If you use twerk, then you'll have to load the package yourself, if you use welder, the loading is done automatically.