[BD_BB_8520]

Update: Success!

I deleted everything and started from scratch. It worked, I now have Google Play Store!

I have been using my z 10 for about 1 year without using Google Play Store...just never had the need, and was too scared to try Cobalts method. But man its really EASY and BIG THANKS TO COBALT for making this. I wish I could contribute some $$ my friend but unfortunately I cannot, but lots of positive energy directed your way.

Now I basically put in the runtime so that I can use WhatsApp , which I use extensively for my work purposes. But I am unable to use it, it says (please see attached pic)

I m reading up on the forum, is it because I used 4.3? do I need to upgrade to 4.4? I will read up more on forum to see if I can solve the problem.

So, so far, very happy that I have play store on my z 10, but unable to use the 2 apps I have downloaded ; WhatsApp & Prisma.

Thanks again to Cobalt, I'm in awe of my z10, hoping I can get this to work

Update : put in 4.4, installed. WhatsApp, Prisma still not working...any advice..?

[rseguro]

No, I could never install "google play services."
I have the equipment to a factory reset because before installed "google play store" with the following files and according to the following sequence:
1 - cobalt.blackberry.googleid-2.8.apk
2 - com.android.vending-6.0.0-cobalt-build1.apk
3 - com.google.android.gsf.login-4.3.3-cobalt.apk
But the file (com.google.android.gms-4.8.89-cobalt-build5) was unable to install before, so I did a factory reset and tried again following the steps of the first page.
Step 1: Install Google Play Services;
Step 2: Add a Google system account to your device;
Step 3: Register your device with Google Play;
Step 4: Install Google Play Store;

[BD_BB_8520]

Hi Conite / Cobalt

how to use the patcher file available in Cobalts fileshare? thank you.

[conite]

Hi Conite / Cobalt

how to use the patcher file available in Cobalts fileshare? thank you.

Use it on your PC.

[BD_BB_8520]

Hi Conite / Cobalt

Used the patcher fileshare in my PC.

Downloaded Java.
Still getting 'Java.exe not found' Please advise. Do I need to 'patch' for WhatsApp?

Edit : 1st pic is to show that path is correct [ie. java.exe.]
2nd pic is to show the error I receive

[conite]

Hi Conite / Cobalt

Used the patcher fileshare in my PC.

Downloaded Java.
Still getting 'Java.exe not found' Please advise. Do I need to 'patch' for WhatsApp?

Edit : 1st pic is to show that path is correct [ie. java.exe.]
2nd pic is to show the error I receive

Just navigate to java.exe again, because every time it gets updated, it moves to a new folder.

You only need to patch WhatsApp if you want to get rid of the splash screen. Otherwise it will run OK.

[rseguro]

Did you ever have a previous version installed on your device at any time in the past?

Sorry to insist Conite, but is there any problem with the phone? I am not familiar with these things but I always try to do as described in the forums.
Is strange, the phone allow you to install other files less "google play services".

[conite]

Sorry to insist Conite, but is there any problem with the phone? I am not familiar with these things but I always try to do as described in the forums.
Is strange, the phone allow you to install other files less "google play services".

Launch BlackBerry Google ID app. Tap on 3 dots at the top right, select Android settings, then apps. Do you see Google Play Services listed there?

[BD_BB_8520]

Hi Conite,

" Just navigate to java.exe again, because every time it gets updated, it moves to a new folder.

Sorry, I did not understand. I read on the forum that I should put the exe file of patch 1.5 in the exe of 1.4...sorry can you please explain what you meant by " navigate to java.exe again? thank you


You only need to patch WhatsApp if you want to get rid of the splash screen. Otherwise it will run OK.

'Splash screen'? I cannot seem to install WhatsApp, it sends me the code then gives me the device not supported msg. What should i do?

"

[conite]

Hi Conite,

" Just navigate to java.exe again, because every time it gets updated, it moves to a new folder.

Sorry, I did not understand. I read on the forum that I should put the exe file of patch 1.5 in the exe of 1.4...sorry can you please explain what you meant by " navigate to java.exe again? thank you

"

These are two entirely different things.

Make sure the Play Services Patcher 1.5beta executable is in the Play Services Patcher 1.4 folder. Make sure you select "update framework" in the app the first time you use it.

Go to the paths tab, select Java, and navigate to the jave.exe file on your PC.

[BD_BB_8520]

Hi rseguro,

I have been reading your posts in the thread. I have similar problems, can you tell me how you overcame the 'cannot find java.exe ' issue? I have the same issue, I am trying to patch WhatsApp.

I wanted to suggest, deleting everything from Cobalt, and then starting fresh. I have been trying for the last couple of days and I did this today. I deleted everything and then started from step 1.

Good news is that (finally) I have been able to get the play store open. but I cannot seem to get any downloaded apps working. Thats is why I am asking about your patching experiance.

Wish you good luck

[rseguro]

Hi rseguro,

I have been reading your posts in the thread. I have similar problems, can you tell me how you overcame the 'cannot find java.exe ' issue? I have the same issue, I am trying to patch WhatsApp.

I wanted to suggest, deleting everything from Cobalt, and then starting fresh. I have been trying for the last couple of days and I did this today. I deleted everything and then started from step 1.

Good news is that (finally) I have been able to get the play store open. but I cannot seem to get any downloaded apps working. Thats is why I am asking about your patching experiance.

Wish you good luck

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Hello BD_BB_8520,
I use the "PS_Patcher 1.4-win v1.4-end" and the steps I made were:
1 - I installed the "PS_Patcher 1.4-win v1.4-final" program;
2 - I updated the java version "Version 8 Update 101"
3 - Open the program "Pather-1.4" and the tab "Paths" - "Application path" - click "Browse" field, "Java exe";



3 - Then I looked at the PC disk which was installed the program and selected "Java.exe";



4 - Then I did the "patch" and resulted in my case;
I hope this information is useful and sufficient to get to work, good luck.
Thank you.

[rseguro]

Launch BlackBerry Google ID app. Tap on 3 dots at the top right, select Android settings, then apps. Do you see Google Play Services listed there?

Hi Conite,

I did the steps indicated, but unable to find the "google play services" in the apps.
Will it work with the older file "google play services" ???
I say this because my phone also does not let to install the file "com.google.android.gsf.login-4.4.4-cobalt" I have to install the previous file "com.google.android.gsf.login-4.3.3- cobalt " to work fine;
Thanks for the support Conite.

[conite]

Hi Conite,

I did the steps indicated, but unable to find the "google play services" in the apps.
Will it work with the older file "google play services" ???
I say this because my phone also does not let to install the file "com.google.android.gsf.login-4.4.4-cobalt" I have to install the previous file "com.google.android.gsf.login-4.3.3- cobalt " to work fine;
Thanks for the support Conite.

Installation of 4.4.4 requires Google Play Services, so I would understand why you can't install it.

Try downloading Cobalt's Google Play Services again. Maybe something was corrupted in your first download. There is no reason why it shouldn't install.

[rseguro]

Installation of 4.4.4 requires Google Play Services, so I would understand why you can't install it.

Try downloading Cobalt's Google Play Services again. Maybe something was corrupted in your first download. There is no reason why it shouldn't install.

Hi Conite,
I re-downloaded the file and installed perfectly ... many thanks Conite.
I do the same with the 4.4.4 file ????
it automatically updated 4.3.3 ???

Thanks again for the help Conite

[conite]

Hi Conite,
I re-downloaded the file and installed perfectly ... many thanks Conite.
I do the same with the 4.4.4 file ????
it automatically updated 4.3.3 ???

Thanks again for the help Conite

Yes. 4.4.4 will install right over 4.3.3.

[rseguro]

Yes. 4.4.4 will install right over 4.3.3.

Hi Conite,
4.3.3 updated with the file 4.4.4
Now when asked to add a Google Account, do I enter my account details and gives me error, says he has problems on Google's servers ...
Is there any way to fix this ???

[conite]

Hi Conite,
4.3.3 updated with the file 4.4.4
Now when asked to add a Google Account, do I enter my account details and gives me error, says he has problems on Google's servers ...
Is there any way to fix this ???

You are not supposed to mess with it. Just install overtop. No need to sign in.

[rseguro]

You are not supposed to mess with it. Just install overtop. No need to sign in.

Thanks Conite, I have my BB working fine...

[BD_BB_8520]

Thank you Conite , Cobalt & rseguro. Apps patched!

Now problem is that it is saying whatsapp version is not right, pls download new version from play store :/

Update : Prisma App patched, working!
tried to patch Instagram, said patch not required
so Instagram working thru Cobalts mod apps
thank you Cobalt, Contie rseguro, and the Forum

[cpapou]

Hi, can anyone help me with the first step? I am downloading the file but I get an error saying unable to open file. Is there a solution for this?

[Smokeaire]

Hi, can anyone help me with the first step? I am downloading the file but I get an error saying unable to open file. Is there a solution for this?

Look at the file name using File Manager. Does the file end with the .APK extension? If not add it.

[DreadPirateRegan]

Look at the file name using File Manager. Does the file end with the .APK extension? If not add it.

Just had to do this with showbox tonight. Great tip.

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[KAVIYARASAN S]

Thank you so much

[adrian mangoting]

please update the google play service and google play game for BlackBerry z10..thank you Mr.cobalt..