Before you make up your mind just to read the steps, I would like to warn you that reading the full post will only takes some minutes and will assure you of no loss of data/software. Ignoring the full post will risk you to dangers of data/software loss permanently.
I am tech loving person, i keep experimenting with technology. I use and Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on my Spice Mi-495. Spice is an Indian manufacturer of mobiles. I was trying to install android device manager on my phone. It got installed but when i opened it, it said " Google Play Services, which some of your applications rely on, is not supported by your device. Please contact your manufacturer." Whoosh! The device manager closed.
I then researched about Google play services and found that it is an internal app which Google and many other app developers of android use to run app on android. This was not installed on my phone. I tried to install it through play store and even manually. It showed an error "This app is incompatible with other apps using the same shared user id(s)." I wasn't able to get that, i researched, and i found that this type of error happens when the manufacturer of phones have not done a clean job. And this was also the reason why I Google apps don't get updated.
This was something which only the manufacturer can fix, but i knew they are not going to replace or repair this. And i am not the one to keep mum. I researched for months and months over the internet. I found and tried many solutions but none of them worked. Lastly, On a very helpful site called xda-developers, I found a working solution. I tried it....Whoooo, it worked, Google Play services got installed. I tried updating Google apps and yes, they got updated.
I was extremely happy and thought to help all those who are still stuck either with the error saying Google Play Services cannot be installed or the error saying incompatible shared user id(s). This solution will work for both the errors.
Here is what you should do:-
Steps :-
1.Backup all the data and apps u already have on your phone as we are going for a factory reset. ( To backup current version apks of the
app use root explorer and copy all apks from /data/app and some apks from /mnt/asec/ ).
app use root explorer and copy all apks from /data/app and some apks from /mnt/asec/ ).
2.Downloaded latest signed gapps for your Android version (like Jellybean, Ice Cream Sandwich,KitKat etc) from here .
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Boot phone in recovery mode and Wipe data/factory reset. (This is why you need to back up everything.)
5. Flash the latest signed Gapps downloaded earlier.
6. Wipe Dalvik cache and cache partition then reboot.
7. Download the latest version of Google Play Store and install it. (You can download version 4.5.10 of
play store from here [3.69 MB] ){Play Store 4.5.10 was the latest version of play store when i was experimenting on my phone. You may download other latest version from the web and use them)
play store from here [3.69 MB] ){Play Store 4.5.10 was the latest version of play store when i was experimenting on my phone. You may download other latest version from the web and use them)
8. Update all the Gapps via Play Store. (Meanwhile if there are updates for other than Google apps you may update them too.)
9. Then install Google Play Services and done!
Note:- Alternatively in place of step 7 you can open the Market (Play Store) and tap agree. Then press home and leave it for awhile. After the Play Store is updated, open it and tap agree again. The new Play Store should download Google Play Services and install it for you.
So don't bang your head on the table for the mistakes of
your manufacturer. Android is a platform where you
yourself can be a developer.
BUT AT YOUR OWN RISK.... ;-)
Where are gapps for 4.4.2 kitkat
ReplyDeletePlease fast
Click on the word "here" in step 2. There you will find gapps for kitkat or directly click on below link
Deletehttps://goo.im/gapps/gapps-kk-20140606-signed.zip
hi Vivek
ReplyDeletevery interesting article , but as a begginer please can you explainou more if you please:
1- how to backup data, what is root explorer, where to find: /data/app and /mnt/asec ... ?
2- what signed gapps should be downloaded and where(desktop , card .) , how to know my android version?
3- how to boot tab2 chinese in recovery mode, wipe data/factory reset if characters in chinese?
4- how to flash the latest signed Gapps downloaded earlier?
5- how to Wipe Dalvik cache and cache partition?
6- where to download google play store and how to install it?
thanks a lot with much regards
First of all tell me your phone make and model number
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DeleteCan you make video for me.that is my phone model
DeleteNot possible for me to make video on this. Have limited resources
Deletehow to flash the latest signed Gapps downloaded?
ReplyDeleteFirst of all place the downloaded zip gapps in ur sd card. ( Do not put it in any folder, put it direct in sd card)
DeleteSwitch off ur phone.
Switch on into recovery mode
Select install from zip option
Select the gapps zip file from sd card
Allow it to install
Ur gapps will be flashed in a while and then
Select to reboot.
HI i have 0+8.9
ReplyDeletehow to Boot phone in recovery mode and Wipe data/factory reset.?
As far as i know, i have heard that o+ phones doesnt get fully rooted but i have never tried this.
DeleteFor ur concern,
To boot into recovery mode,
Switch off your phone and then
Press volume down key and power key simultaneously
It will take u to 2 options :-
Factory mode
Recovery mode
Choose recovery mode by clicking on volume down key again
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Deletethis is effective?
DeleteIt has been effective so far for many persons but can't guarantee success on every phone
Deleteim using cloudfone thrill 430d. with android os. 4.0.4 ice creame, i have same problem as you have before. i follow your instruction above.
ReplyDelete1. i download the gapps -ics-20120429-zip.
2. when i try to apply update with that gapps on recovery mode. its error its said installation aborted. zip incorrect. missing OTA. what will i do. please help me.
This may Be a problem with your recovery.
DeleteMake sure you have correct recovery installed on your phone and then try.
For android 4.0.4 the best recovery is CWM recovery. Try using that.
one more thing i cant find dalvik cache.
ReplyDeleteIn some phones,
DeleteDalvik Cache is located in advanced option in the recovery menu,
If nit found anywhere then your phone has the option to wipe cache and dalvik cache all together by the option of wipe cache.
hey good they. bro. can you tell me where can i get the CWM recovery
ReplyDeleteCWM recovery for your phone and the method to flash it is here at the link
Deletehttp://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=1136415
Follow full steps.
today i will try again another option to fix my problem. i down load another gapps
ReplyDelete"gapps-ics-20120201-signed.zip
Bro dont use 20120201 version.... It has problems ..... For ics 20120429 is the latest and without any bug. Use that only
Deletewoooo again its said
ReplyDeletesignature verification failed installation aborted
well um. i think that i need get CWM. Thanks vivek
ReplyDeleteHey man
ReplyDeleteIve got a clone note 3 MTK6582 SM -N 9000, i backed up with titanium but have been having trouble with the whole flash the gapps file I used terminal emulator to get into recovery mode because I couldn't do it with the buttons. Can you help me out with what I need to do for my type of phone? which gapps to use because it came up with an error for the 20130813. Also do I need to get a different rom for the phone?
Hie, Do not use terminal emulator. I have never tried but have heard that through terminal emulator you will face many problems. And you should first get the correct ROM for your phone. Which you will easily get on google or xda developers website.
Deletehi sir my phone is o+ 8.9 i have same problem as yours how can i fix it tnx...
ReplyDeleteHie, sorry for late reply.
DeleteFirst of all you should root your phone and install the correct ROM for your phone. The methods of rooting and installing ROM can be easily found at google. After rooting and installing ROM, follow the steps i mentioned above. DO REMEMBER TO FOLLOW EACH STEP CAREFULLY. Ask for any help if required.
sir can you give me the link or site , i'm not familiar on this thing sir thanks a lot
Deletehi Vivek.
ReplyDeleteMy questions are same with jad bin jeddo.
I'm a begginer without much knowledge with this, can you please explain it more?
my unit is O+8.9 (android 4.0.4)
1- how to backup data, what is root explorer, where to find: /data/app and /mnt/asec ... ?
2- what signed gapps should be downloaded and where(desktop , card .) , how to know my android version?
3- how to boot tab2 chinese in recovery mode, wipe data/factory reset if characters in chinese?
4- how to flash the latest signed Gapps downloaded earlier?
5- how to Wipe Dalvik cache and cache partition?
6- where to download google play store and how to install it?
Before Doing these steps you need to root your mobile and install the correct ROM for your phone.
DeleteThe method of rooting and installing ROM are different for each phone and will be found at google.
After rooting and installing ROM, follow the above step.
Comment if any help needed.
Hi Vivek
ReplyDeleteMy model is chinese Konka Tango W830.
Can you help in installing KITKAT for this model. How to find the correct matching ROM for it. The cyanogenmod people develop only for popular brands.
Sorry Anand but i can't help you with installing KITKAT. But can tell you where you can find the correct matching ROM for it. You can search it on google or you can visit xda-developers website. Its of great help for android problems.
DeleteHello..which gapp for jellybean 4.1.1? Model EX_s22i
ReplyDeletehttps://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
DeleteFollow the above link for gapps of jellybean
Sir,wld i be able to install google play services,in android 4.1.1, following the above steps
ReplyDeleteYes sir,
DeleteSurely you can install play services using the above steps.
Just u need to download gapps from the link mentioned below.
https://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
Hi Vivek,
ReplyDeleteI am holding Motorola Atrix 4g, with MaxBlur 5.0 ROM, I am facing problem with my main concern is related with Google Play Service same "Incompatibility with other application ID", I tried all the available solution over the net, but nothing worked for me. this would be great help if you provide me some guidelines to rectify this.
It would be my pleasure to help you in any way.
DeleteFirst of all you need to know your android version. You can find that in settings under about phone section.
And then search in google on how to root your phone and install ROM for your model. After that follow above steps carefully.
Hi Vivek,
ReplyDeleteCan you help me with my smartphone? The model of my phone is Cherrymobile Thunder. Where is the latest ICS gapp?
Click on the word "here" in step 2 to download latest gapps for ICS.
Delete` Hellow Sir Vivek, Can you help me because my tablet galaxy tab 2 korean made and its model is HX-M02 .. ICS also .. sir can you help me Pleaseee Thank youu ^_^
ReplyDeleteYou just need to root your phone and install correct ROM for your phone.
DeleteAnd then follow above steps.
hi! can you help me i have the same problem my phone is SKK mobile no. wind how can i fix it..thank you
ReplyDeletecan you plss give me some guide or procedures to root and install correct rom to my phone? i cant find it to google..thank you sir vivek
ReplyDeleteGo to the link below and follow procedure #3 to root ur phone
Deletehttp://www.billyzapata.com/2014/11/how-to-root-skk-mobile-android-phones.html?m=1
I have lava iris 501 q jelly bean version not rooted and I have the same error message saying that incompatible user name so how can I proceed further?
ReplyDeleteU cannot proceed urther without root. You will have to root your phone to fix this error. If you want to root then please find the correct method on google and root your phone with correct ROM
DeleteHi. My phone is Samsung Galaxy Pocket S-5300 and what is the best gapp should I use? thanks
ReplyDeleteHie edward, i have never heard of any samsung mobile with such a fault.
DeleteBut because you asked for the correct gapps for jelly bean. Its in the link below here:-
https://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
Hi Vivek.....I am using Karbonn Smart A 26 which is running Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1.....how do I root this phone? Can your trick work without the phone being rooted?
ReplyDeleteHie aditya,
DeleteSorry to inform you that there is no solution to the problem without root.
In case you need the method of rooting. Just google it. You will find thousands of sites telling you how can you root your phone.
Hi vivek i rooted my phone now..how can i boot to recovery mode? It only appears factory mode when i press power botton and volume down key at the same time..happy new year..thanks! Youre really helpful to us :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year..... Thanks..... I love experimenting with technology and i love helping others. Its my pleasure.
DeleteAnd as far as i know either power button and volume up key
Or
Power button and volume down key will take u to recovery mode. Try both of them. And if u still cant get to recovery mode the install the app in the link below and the n reebot in recovery mode through the app. This app also has a function to check whether u have correct rom or not. And if u dont have the the correct rom. U can install it through th app. I am giving u the link below . first try with both the buttons and if no response comes for recovery mode, install the app and try.
Here is the link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&hl=en
Hi vivek I installed the ROM manager and said I need clockworkmod for my device but apparently they didn't have clockworkmod version for my SKK wind..but I can use the recovery mode..then when I try to install the latest gapps for 4.2.2 it say error installing package ota missing..something like that..what does it mean? :D
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that u entered recovery mode.
DeleteBefore i can help you further. I need to know certain things.
1. First of all tell me the full error message that you got while flashing gapps. If you dont remember the exact lines then try to flash it again. Dont worry, u will loose nothing. And write down the full lines of error that you get while flashing.
2. Are ypu ready to format your phone? Because in coming next steps, your phone will be formatted and if you have not backed up?? So please backup important data.
Answer these questions to allow me to help you further
It say error.invalid OTA package.missing scatter.installation aborted.
DeleteYes I already to format my phone :-) I already backup my files :-) thanks for guiding me
I'm ready to format my phone vivek :-) thank you again for assisting me :-)
DeleteI think there is some problem with the gapps. Try the gapps link i am mentioning below. Sorry for late reply
Deletehttps://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip
That is the exact gapps that i downloaded and flash vivek..and said invalid ota package..missing scatter.
ReplyDeleteO+ 8.9 signature verification failed installation aborted
ReplyDeleteCMW recovery doesnt work everytime i reboot to CW recovery it just boots me to stock/regular recovery screen
same problem. can someone help?
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DeleteWhere are gapps for 4.2.2 jellybean
ReplyDeletePlease fast
i mean 4.2.3 . sorry sir :)
ReplyDeletehttps://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip
Deleteim using ninetology insight, what app can i use to boot in recovery mode.
ReplyDeleteHi im using cloudfonethrill 430d how do Iinstall googleplayservices
ReplyDeleteme too same unit. and same problem.
DeleteI have mentioned everything in the steps above please follow the steps, google play services will be installed
Deletehi i have the same problem of that can you please help me my unit is cherrymobile superion lite and every time i install google play service its say incompatible share user id please help me
ReplyDeletePlease read every step mentioned above before commenting. Everything is mentioned in the blog already
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ReplyDeletehi vivek, i hav d same problem,but i want to ask if ders other solution for dis without formating my fon?and not rooting my fone?i dont want to lose my account in clash of clans, but i cannot link it into google+ without that google play services. thank you very much for your help in advance : ) my fon is o+ 8.12, it's android version is 4.0.4
Sorry but without rooting and formatting you cannot do this
DeleteHello sir how can I find the recovery mode ?? And the root explorer?? Is it a application that required to download??my device is a CLOUDPAD 700d .. thanks in advance sir..
ReplyDeleteGoing to recovery mode is a different process for every phone, you need to find that for your phone. And yes root explorer is a application that you need to download
DeleteHie I can't see the recovery mode rather than the factory mode
ReplyDeletePlease press the other button, it will take you to recovery mode
DeletePlease make a video of that to get easily
ReplyDeleteHi Vivek,
ReplyDeleteI have tried to room many rom but not success.
I got error "how to fix invalid ota package missing scatter".
Please suggest.
Most probably you are using corrupt rom, please find a valid rom to continue
DeleteMy mobile model is : Spice Mi-525
ReplyDeleteHow do you know which gapp to download?
ReplyDeleteGo to goo.im
DeleteThere you will find all the genuiene gapps for every version of android
hai vivek,
ReplyDeletewich gap file i need to download for android 4.2.2.
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
DeleteHello vivek , I m using iball 3g 7271 tablet running on ICS 4.0.4 and getting same issue while installing google play services.
ReplyDeleteSo can u plz help me out to get this issue resolved . Nd also is it necessary to back up files bcoz I hv no imp files so I wud like to know abt the complete details steps to solve this.
thank you.
Just follow the steps as they are mentioned. If you dont wanna backup files, its okay you may proceed with next step
DeleteHello sir, I am using Samsung galaxy tab3 with android jellybean 4.0.2 and is made in Korea, I'm having the same problem about installing Google play services it always give me an error says not compatible with apps using same shared user ID I've been looking for solutions for almost a moth too and found this one interesting but the problem is I have no idea where to find and what are those stuffs that you have said that's why I can't start with the steps please help me I need to back up my games.. please explain further please.. THANK YOU SO MUCH...
ReplyDeleteStart with the steps and tell me at which step you are struck. I will help you out
DeleteHi Mr. Vivek. I have read from the comments above that you have some knowledge on . O+ phones. I would just wanna ask if you have a stock rom for O+ 8.9 because I have accidentally wiped out my system. Im hoping that you can help me on my problem. Thanks!
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DeleteSorry, but i dont have stock rom of O+
Deletehello sir/ma'am we have fb group for O+ 8.9 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1577967085820829 we have stock rom but u need twrp we need a phone developer know to mod kernel so we can make custom rom and make our phone run for 1g games
ReplyDeleteSorry but iam not a developer
DeleteHi. I recently bough a vphone plus that look very similar to iphone 6 plus. It kept popping up (Incompatible Shared User ID(s)) when I tries to download google play service.
ReplyDeletePlease, Its A request, please read the steps and follow accordingly before commenting and asking what to do
DeleteHi. I recently bough a vphone plus that look very similar to iphone 6 plus. It kept popping up (Incompatible Shared User ID(s)) when I tries to download google play service.
ReplyDeleteFollow the steps mentioned above....your problem will be solved
ReplyDeletePlz upload a video tutorail. i dont understnd these steps
ReplyDeleteNot possible for me to upload video tutorial
DeleteSorry
Hi. The gapps link doesn't load. I need signed gapps for O+ 8.9 ice cream sandwich. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello, I tried to do the same but it shows INVALID OTA PACKAGE, MISSING SCATTER.
ReplyDeleteINSTALLATION ABORTED
Tell me the correct version of your android so that i can help you further
DeleteCan I do this without rooting my phone?
ReplyDeleteNo, you cannot do this without rooting
DeleteCan you help me pls... My phone is samsung galaxy note lll 4.4.2 kitkat. Pls help. Ty
ReplyDeletePlease follow the steps above, it will help, however it is somewhat difficult to root samsung mobiles but after rooting it will help.
DeleteInvalid ota package whil installing gapps
ReplyDelete