- I would Love to know the True story on why Google held out on BlackBerry for updating to at least Kit Kat Dalvik. I still say they felt threatened and will always think this.
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Google actually did allow one concession to BlackBerry. They did allow BlackBerry to maintain the existing android runtime in BB10 at the time Google and BlackBerry made their agreement to license full android with Google services for the Priv. BlackBerry was (and still is) not allowed to further develop the runtime beyond Jelly Bean.
And, honestly, in what way would Google feel "threatened" by anything BlackBerry did? Even when BlackBerry was free to develop the open-source android runtime, it didn't really hold a candle to Google's implementation. And, it's not like any newer android apps will magically run better on 3 and 4 year old hardware now.08-19-17 11:42 PMLike 0 - The bigger problem is the lack of Google Play Services. And that would never be permitted - exception or not - because of the lack of true compatibility.Mauri5io and DreadPirateRegan like this.08-20-17 10:16 AMLike 2
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Now the question, was he on the passport when updated the last time (seen he's not as of now for daily driver) as not sure if ever in need, if even possible to reverse engineer them again or if he will or not but I think so... However I appreciate what he gave to us thus far and even when it's Game over, will always remember his name when I think of BB.. BB10 has more of a future with Cobalt then BlackBerry Itself.. sad.
Posted via CB1008-20-17 07:16 PMLike 0 - Sure. But they would require a lot more work to make. Google Play Services is like a huge repository of libraries that save developers a lot of time. It also contains Play Protect, which scans apps for security issues - before and after being installed.DreadPirateRegan likes this.08-20-17 08:30 PMLike 1
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I got the Google Maps apk from apkpure.com, and when I analyze it in the patcher, the patcher tells me that this apk doesn't need to be patched. I put the apk on my phone and try to install the app, and am told "Unable to install this app." Does anyone know where I can get a Google Maps apk that I -can- patch, or one that is already patched?
Thank you08-22-17 12:45 PMLike 0 - Hello,
I got the Google Maps apk from apkpure.com, and when I analyze it in the patcher, the patcher tells me that this apk doesn't need to be patched. I put the apk on my phone and try to install the app, and am told "Unable to install this app." Does anyone know where I can get a Google Maps apk that I -can- patch, or one that is already patched?
Thank you
And btw, use Cobalt's Play Store to get your apps. Otherwise you may not get the correct variant.DreadPirateRegan likes this.08-22-17 04:26 PMLike 1 - Hello,
I got the Google Maps apk from apkpure.com, and when I analyze it in the patcher, the patcher tells me that this apk doesn't need to be patched. I put the apk on my phone and try to install the app, and am told "Unable to install this app." Does anyone know where I can get a Google Maps apk that I -can- patch, or one that is already patched?
Thank you
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxM...w?usp=drivesdk
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If you grab it via your windows, it's x86 if the .apk works that way. Some do, some don't!
I wonder how many people have this issue and don't know!
Mistake it for not working..
...as NO blackberry was ever x86 least to my knowledge.
#ARM
Posted via CB10Last edited by DreadPirateRegan; 08-22-17 at 05:05 PM.
08-22-17 04:34 PMLike 0 - Thank you. I will try that and post back with how it goes
But also, maybe that isn't necessary, because I changed the name of the original file from
Maps Navigation Transit_v9.59.1_apkpure.com.apk
to just
Maps.apk
And put it in the patcher and it patched it fine. But then I put the patched file onto my BlackBerry Classic Q20 and when I tried to install it I still go the "Unable to install" notification. But -then-, I just downloaded Google Maps from the Yalp Store, and it works fine, it's rather slow (like so slow that I'll probably just use the built-in maps), but I am guessing that is just because of my phone? And doesn't have anything to do with patching it or Play Services? (It doesn't even give me the notification that "this requires Google Play Services" or anything).
Also, for context, I have already installed Google Play Services and the other necessary files Cobalt has provided, and I have patched various apps with his patcher and successfully use various Android apps (that require google play services) on my BlackBerry Classic Q20.
Anyway, I will try what you suggested as well, unless you think that it is not necessary.
Thank you08-22-17 04:37 PMLike 0 - Thank you. Cobalt's Play Store meaning the Google Play Store file that he has provided in his share folder? Actually, I installed that and it doesn't work for me. It constantly gives me "Error retrieving information from server. [RH-01]".08-22-17 04:41 PMLike 0
- And now, for some reason, CrackBerry neglected to publish the post that I made immediately before this. What a joke.08-22-17 04:42 PMLike 0
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- I mentioned in a post that Crackberry wonderfully deleted, that I installed BlackBerry Google ID, I installed GSF login the correct way, Google Play Services, the Whitelist, etc., as instructed by Cobalt, and I have successfully patched numerous apps that won't run without Google Play Services and I successfully use multiple Android apps on my BlackBerry Classic Q20, that normally require google play services.
But wonderfully, Crackberry decided not to publish that post.
I'll be really, really, really, really, really, really, really happy if CrackBerry decides not to publish this post either.08-22-17 04:49 PMLike 0 -
- I mentioned in a post that Crackberry wonderfully deleted, that I installed BlackBerry Google ID, I installed GSF login the correct way, Google Play Services, the Whitelist, etc., as instructed by Cobalt, and I have successfully patched numerous apps that won't run without Google Play Services and I successfully use multiple Android apps on my BlackBerry Classic Q20, that normally require google play services.
But wonderfully, Crackberry decided not to publish that post.
I'll be really, really, really, really, really, really, really happy if CrackBerry decides not to publish this post either.
Are you using the .apk over the native, right? If so, may be your connection at that moment...
It has more but works harder within the runtime. I use both. Native cascades for most and when I need to check pm's or add photos, I swap over.
Posted via CB1008-22-17 04:52 PMLike 0 - It's probably NOT Crackberry dude, just saying. Geez..
Are you using the .apk over the native, right? If so, may be your connection at that moment...
It has more but works harder within the runtime. I use both. Native cascades for most and when I need to check pm's or add photos, I swap over.
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Honestly, I'm so fired up about this that I'm over this right now. I'll probably check back later when I'm more calm so I can actually try the suggestions I have received.DreadPirateRegan likes this.08-22-17 04:57 PMLike 1 - Actually, it is Crackberry. I made another post, which they have also neglected to post, because it "still has to be approved by the moderators". So I guess a 2-sentence post doesn't need to be approved, but a longer post does. What a joke.
Honestly, I'm so fired up about this that I'm over this right now. I'll probably check back later when I'm more calm so I can actually try the suggestions I have received.
so they can't verify your not a troll yet?....
Way to make an impression!
Welcome! LOL..
You don't think we all went thru this?
I once had to change my name, they did it for me in a timely fashion considering this is a free service. #excellent
Very helpful, smart people around here so, so that I ended up in the Non blackberry forums ON crackberry.com...
Be cool man.
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