Installing microG on Sailfish OS

As i had a “copied” AAS from another device i had had issues with getting all the marks checked. Now they are all there (the checks, not the issues) with the latest point update. So Signature Spoofing suddenly works. Nice. Thanks to Jolla Team! :wink:

Hello guys, I would like to use restore my chats from google for whatsapp app, it shows me that I have to add google account, which run microG settings for adding account, unfortunately microG shows me that email is already added and won’t continue to some next step.
Any help?




I am still in the same trouble. I tried to move old chats and media from Xperia 10 II to Jolla C2 without succeed. Previously I managed to do that with a local backup from XperiaX to Xperia 10 II. I could not get that solution to work now. In addition I met similar problems than you when trying to backup to Google. Nice to hear if you find a problem.

Yeah, and its pitty…
I’ve tried to copy all files from XA2 to 10V, unfortunately it didn’t help… :confused:

Try this:
https://faq.whatsapp.com/209942271778103/?locale=en_US&helpref=faq_content&cms_platform=android&cms_id=209942271778103&draft=false

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Didn’t help. It shows me that this feature is not accesivble, or so… :neutral_face:

Ok, I made that… :slight_smile:

For whatsapp export/import follow these steps:

  1. On older device make export all chats (aka backup) - directory with backup database is located /home/defaultuser/android_storage/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Databases
  2. Copy all files to SD card or via scp to newer device.
  3. On newer device delete WhatsApp if you tried it in past… so device should be without WhatsApp installed on it.
  4. Install WhatsApp from Aurora store.
  5. After installation, it should be possible to locate this directory: /home/defaultuser/android_storage/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp unfotunately it was not possible for me, so I run WhatsApp just to 1st page (Selecting language) and close app.
  6. Then I’ve created Databases directory in WhatsApp, so final destination has to be same as in older device: /home/defaultuser/android_storage/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Databases
  7. Copy all files which were in Databases directory to final destination.
  8. Run WhatsApp again, and voala… after few pages with selecting language and confirm your phone number, import database page appears :stuck_out_tongue:
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Thank you for these steps. Now having the working WhatsApp on the phone.

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I thought I’d try installing/using Halifax Online Banking app. Got MicroG installed and running, used Aurora store to find my bank app, installed it, tried running it, got half way through signing in to the app and got an error message;

No worries, I’ll use it via the browser.

I tried to install microG but site can’t be reached. There is server problem and more.

https://fosstodon.org/@microg/114799178408069539

Until the microG servers and F-Droid repository come back online, you can download from Releases · microg/GmsCore · GitHub and install manually

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Ok, does microG work when server is not working?

Yes. The microG apps don’t access any server. The microG F-Droid repository - one of the servers that is currently down - is only needed for installation or update via F-Droid

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From manual: “Or, if you can’t read the QR code from the screen of another device for some reason, you can enter the repository URL manually. Open F-Droid and go to Settings - Repositories and click the green plus sign. Then tap Enter repository URL manually and write the microG repository F-Droid repository - microG Project the field and add the repository”.

I can’t reach at the repository.

Is there any other installing manual?

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Any news on the f-droid repositories?

Edited, working now. Nice!

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I did it via droid-fy (simify repo management)

installed the app from f-droid web site

in repository I added microG (already in the suggested list)

sync repo

search for “microg”

install

  • microG services (v0.3.9)
  • microG companion (v0.3.9)
  • microG framework proxy (v0.1.0)

grant permissions, checked all checks, added account, other settings

that’s it

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Hmm.. Looks that Home Credit CZ app has change some privileges or so.. and it’s not possible to use this app. It shows some message that application is not proven on installed device after start application.
I’ve tried to update microG to the last 0.39 version without any luck :frowning:

banking apos are changing security check

it’s enogth to have unlocked boltloader to fail

it’s based on device certification (visible from playstore)

on android there are magisk modules to patch it, sone times works, some times not

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By any chance, have you tested this trick Finnish OP-Mobiili - #28 by jovirkku

That is something that might help with other apps as well. By no means that is not a OP specific.

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