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[SOLVED] downloaded an app and it demands me to enable the play store and log in even tho i use aurora store (play.google.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by goofsqueak to c/lineageos@lemmy.ml
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**EDIT 2 AKA SOLVED: i changed my installation method from session to shizuku in the aurora settings, then i reinstalled the app and it works ** ~~EDIT: it seems like i needed to enable the play store, and when i did the message wasn't there but it instead opened the play store and asked me to log in, which i won't do cause i use aurora store~~

~~so i downloaded this app (link somewhere here) from the play store and it needs play services, and luckily enough i have it enabled with some permissions. BUT when i open it and wait like 2 seconds a message pops up that says "Check that Google Play is enabled on your device and that you're using an up-to-date version before opening the app. If the problem persists try reinstalling the app."~~

help plz

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[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Simplest solution: Delete it and find a different launcher. There are plenty of legit launchers out there.

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Morphe has a universal "change install source" patch that may work

It's also an app with only 5k downloads, you could try emailing the dev to complain.

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds to me like you will be unable to use that particular application.

[–] goofsqueak 1 points 3 weeks ago

aw man 😔

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 weeks ago

Looks like it should just be some icon sets and backgrounds. Sad to say, effort is one of the prime trade-offs for privacy, and this developer has made clear on which side they stand.

[–] gullmar@feddit.it 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

For me, MicroG is the sweet spot: it's an open source reimplementation of the Play Services. I installed the app from Aurora and it works without complaining: check "LineageOS with MicroG".

[–] goofsqueak 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

is it really play services fault? correct me if im wrong but isn't there some way i can make it use aurora instead of the standard playstore?

[–] gullmar@feddit.it 1 points 1 week ago

Play Store and Play Services are not the same thing: the first is just the app store, the second is a set of tools that the apps can use to do things on your phone. Aurora replaces the Play Store, while MicroG mocks the Play Services.

[–] scrum_masterix@digitalcourage.social 1 points 1 week ago

@gullmar @goofsqueak

Yes! MicroG worked miracles on my lineage, too. I believe we owe this beautiful thing mostly to @larma ?
Thank you <3 !

[–] goofsqueak 1 points 2 weeks ago

SOLVED: i changed my installation method from session to shizuku in the aurora settings, then i reinstalled the app and it works