Is there a way to get applications to install on the Kindle Fire that require location? I don't plan on using the location part of these apps but I would like the other features on them.
I can't get them to side load. It keeps saying it can't install the application.
I still don't know why they didn't include WiFi location on this thing. That would be good enough for me and there isn't anymore cost to Amazon.
RJ McKenzie said:
Is there a way to get applications to install on the Kindle Fire that require location? I don't plan on using the location part of these apps but I would like the other features on them.
I can't get them to side load. It keeps saying it can't install the application.
I still don't know why they didn't include WiFi location on this thing. That would be good enough for me and there isn't anymore cost to Amazon.
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Have you tried enabling mock locations and even going so far as to set up tetherGPS?
Also, what apps are you trying to load that aren't loading?
I'm having the same problem with various apps. The good news is that the Amazon app store is expanding rapidly and the apps you want may be available there now.
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Felnarion said:
Have you tried enabling mock locations and even going so far as to set up tetherGPS?
Also, what apps are you trying to load that aren't loading?
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Never heard of mock locations, I will have to look into that.
The two apps that I would like either or of are c:geo or the geocaching app. Mainly for getting info and logging.
teookie said:
I'm having the same problem with various apps. The good news is that the Amazon app store is expanding rapidly and the apps you want may be available there now.
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Thanks, I will have to keep on checking to see if they get available. Being that they are location based apps, who knows if Amazon will allow you to install them.
I would love for someone to figure out a way to install the Google location into the Kindle Fire.
Mock locations work. In addition to enabling that and finding Assn app to fake location you'll need to enable network,gps as location sources as this fields outs used to determine requisite location processing regardless of whether you have GPS or cellular chips.
You should be able too follow generic mock location instructions for gingerbread, you'll also need to edit settings.DB manually.
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Mock locations work. In addition to enabling that and finding Assn app to fake location you'll need to enable network,gps as location sources as this fields outs used to determine requisite location processing regardless of whether you have GPS or cellular chips.
You should be able too follow generic mock location instructions for gingerbread, you'll also need to edit settings.DB manually.
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Well the main issue is will the app install then? I'm thinking the Fire is rejecting any app that says it requires location services to be enabled.
Well I finally got the app to install. It only took editing the AndroidManifest.xml file. I took out the line that says it needs to use the maps library.. The app installs, but won't run because it requires this library. Force closes everytime. Now we know the issue why it's not installing. No Google libraries are on the Amazon Kindle.
Well I got the application to install and work successfully. The issue was not having the Google Maps framework installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20123452 .
And then on top of that I enabled mock locations which helps with the app as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362472
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Does not show up in market so I tried copying the apk over from my Incredible since this worked with other apps. However, when I try to install it says "not installed ". Anyone know how to make it work? Is there more then one file I need to copy over?
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Curious as weather bug uses location service and this is not on the kf. I've been wondering what the impact would be on wb and apps like Sunday Ticket NFL.
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If I get some time I can write an app that queries the android location manager. As long as amazon didn't remove it completely it should be able to guess location based on wifi.
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Weatherbug allows you to disable locations, so it shouldn't be required.
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blauciel said:
Weatherbug allows you to disable locations, so it shouldn't be required.
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The problem is it won't install, so you can't do that.
I know, can't install it either. What I meant was: if it's required by the installer, it shouldn't be. I'm thinking there must be another reason the install is failing. Google maps installs just fine, and part of that requires location.
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I know, can't install it either. What I meant was: if it's required by the installer, it shouldn't be. I'm thinking there must be another reason the install is failing. Google maps installs just fine, and part of that requires location.
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Anyone able to get weatherbug to install ? Thanks.
My guess is that the application needs to be linked to the location services library. After all it "normally" uses them. Just because the app has a preference to not call those functions doesn't remove the need for the application to link to them. I'm not an Android programmer but this sort of thing can be gotten around by having the code within the program load the libraries it needs dynamically so it might be possible to write a program to deal with the lack of the library but only if the programmer was expecting that possibility. And as I started off, "normal" Android has these libraries.
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The stock Settings is a small subset of the full Settings.
I know that I could load SuperDuperNooter and get the full Settings and a free set of steak knives, but I'd really like to know how it's all done manually.
I tried installing Settings.apk and SettingsProvider from the emulator but it just gave me a boot loop.
Good thing that I had backed up this morning.
Yes, I can do settings with adb pull, sqlite3, adb push, but I was looking for something simpler.
Renate NST said:
The stock Settings is a small subset of the full Settings.
I know that I could load SuperDuperNooter and get the full Settings and a free set of steak knives, but I'd really like to know how it's all done manually.
I tried installing Settings.apk and SettingsProvider from the emulator but it just gave me a boot loop.
Good thing that I had backed up this morning.
Yes, I can do settings with adb pull, sqlite3, adb push, but I was looking for something simpler.
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Thanks for looking into this (and from saving me from installing settings.apk myself!). It would be great to be able to turn off location tracking post-installation. Please keep us posted!
I don't think that your location is enabled at all.
If you load up Google Maps it won't know where your are.
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db
select * from secure where name='location_providers_allowed';
Will return:
Code:
5|location_providers_allowed|gps
But of course you have no GPS
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
Googie2149 said:
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
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Exactly. On devices with a fully functional setting.apk, once you turn off location tracking Google Maps will not be able to wifi to determine our location (this of course is not a complain about the developer who made the nook tool app).
So you are saying, with adb, it is possible to replace the settings.apk?
Can you provide a download link for the apk you used?
Googie2149 said:
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
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Hi,
did You used another software for that or just Google Maps app (or was it google maps on a web browser)?
I've tried to localize myself but it was loading (refreshing) and i cancelled it after a while, should I wait a little longer?
Soea said:
Hi,
did You used another software for that or just Google Maps app (or was it google maps on a web browser)?
I've tried to localize myself but it was loading (refreshing) and i cancelled it after a while, should I wait a little longer?
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Just the Google Maps app from the Market.
Is it possible to get Google Wallet without the modded apk and by only disabling permissions on the original apk and using MarketEnabler?
I don't think so, but what's stopping you from trying?
Logic_ said:
I don't think so, but what's stopping you from trying?
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I think it might be malicious and collect my credit card data cause its a modded apk...
mgsstar said:
I think it might be malicious and collect my credit card data cause its a modded apk...
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EDIT: I enabled market enabler and ran google wallet but it says its not supported for my device...
Tough luck, I'm non US too and know of no way to even open the system apps like wallet, books etc.
Logic_ said:
Tough luck, I'm non US too and know of no way to even open the system apps like wallet, books etc.
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If those system apps are on your device you should be able to access them by unfreezing them with titanium backup. Once unfrozen they will be visible, unfortunately with the latest updates Google wallet no longer works for me. (Still had $1.67 left on it too )
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Logic_ said:
Tough luck, I'm non US too and know of no way to even open the system apps like wallet, books etc.
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Are you using it? How is it? Is it working fine?
If you could disable all location services and connect to US VPN at all time, then google wallet should work... just need to wipe network location and play store data...
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If you could disable all location services and connect to US VPN at all time, then google wallet should work... just need to wipe network location and play store data...
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Doesn't MarketEnabler spoof that you are in the us? I enabled it and it still says not supported...
Given that Google has stopped giving out prepaid credit and AFAIK you can only add US credit and debit cards I'm not sure how useful this will be.
If I'm mistaken let me know.
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Ok so I defrosted all locked Google apps like books and wallet. All of them are useless as they're empty and none of those services work abroad. The free books seem preloaded tho. I'll set up a US proxy and clear the data later, see how it goes. Google wallet wouldn't even open without updating bwt so I sideloaded the newest version but as expected, it simply opens and says it's not available in my country.
Well through a proxy I was able to access all the content from the play store I didn't have access to before. But Google wallet still says instantly that it's not enabled for my device or carrier. But I really don't need it so I'm not going to bother changing my locale, spoofing my carrier and running a proxy. I'll probably go ahead and freeze all those apps again except for books.
If anyone else feels inclined to pursue this, feel free.
Btw there's a guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810282
I hope there will be a way to make this work or manually patching it and knowing what you are patching...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801324
U still use the patched apk...
Anyone can check the coding if the apk is safe on xda?
possible to change permissions in order to have the same result as the patched one?
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No need to use a modified apk..
Edit the build.prop. Google it.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
If I edit the build.prop, will it change all the app selections in the app store?
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If I edit the build.prop, will it change all the app selections in the app store?
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Not that I noticed any.
Beamed from my Grouper.
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Not that I noticed any.
Beamed from my Grouper.
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What device should i change to? Nexus 7 supports google wallet but I think its rooted thats why it doesn't allow me i think. Anyway of bypassing it without the apk mod?
Anyone know of a location spoofing app that works?
At Bat works great with video and all, but I can't watch the team I want to if the location can't be spoofed.
I tried Location spoofer and location spoofer pro, but neither launch. I thought it might be a maps dependency and have google maps working, but still no go.
Anyone know of one that works or I can try?
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....At Bat works great with video and all, but I can't watch the team I want to if the location can't be spoofed. ...
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I don't know about most of question. I only recently got my Ouya and haven't must time with it yet. As for At Bat, you do realize it does a two step process of verifying your location--GPS and IP. If both don't match, then no video.
Also, there may be an issue with it not having any kind of gps built into the unit. It makes sense because what purpose would it serve. That said, its possible that a GPS spoofer could still work. In regards to MLB, the first thing it checks is if mock locations is allowed.
There are some tricks around this I've used on mobile devices, but I'm not going to get into the discussion here.
Hello. Long story short, my girlfriend has overprotective parents who track her location and don't allow her to go downtown with me or go to my house. They use android device manger. And no, she's not twelve.
I downloaded a location spoofer app from the Google play store and put a fake location on her phone. I tested the app on my phone and the location worked. The issue is, on her account, it shows that her location is disabled but it should show the fake location I've set up, just like on my account. I've got a Galaxy S4 LTE and she's got the LTE-A version, my OS is AOSP 6.0.1 and hers is the newest Touchwiz, both downloaded from xda, both rooted. Please, is there a way to fake the location? Anything, I'd be very glad if you told me.
Anyone please?
Did u enable mock location in setting?
Yes, I have
Try other fake location apps
What fake locations app are you using? I've had great success with one called Fake Location Spoofer free on the play store. Also if you use lucky patcher you can get the full paid version but it works with free edition.
You have to root the Phone, then you can move the GPS-Spoofer-APK to /system/app and you can fake position without "Mock Location"
PS: Use the App "Fake GPS location" made by "Lexa"
I'll post the URL later
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Nameful said:
Hello. Long story short, my girlfriend has overprotective parents who track her location and don't allow her to go downtown with me or go to my house. They use android device manger. And no, she's not twelve.
I downloaded a location spoofer app from the Google play store and put a fake location on her phone. I tested the app on my phone and the location worked. The issue is, on her account, it shows that her location is disabled but it should show the fake location I've set up, just like on my account. I've got a Galaxy S4 LTE and she's got the LTE-A version, my OS is AOSP 6.0.1 and hers is the newest Touchwiz, both downloaded from xda, both rooted. Please, is there a way to fake the location? Anything, I'd be very glad if you told me.
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ADM likely does not report mocked locations, you will need a app that can use root to fake location instead of the standard mock location. An Xposed mod called "Hide Mock Location" will do the trick.
And for your bigger problem, I would buy a cheap ics+ phone for about 30 USD sign into it with the account that the parents use, and then ask your girlfriend to create a new google account to use on her main phone. Keep the cheap phone at home or school or whatever, and connect it to Wi-Fi.
Hope this helps! Glad to see some legitimate uses for faking location other than the pokemon go game stuff that has been infecting the internet.
Here is a cheap phone that will do the trick, feel free to use anything that will run gapps though.
https://www.amazon.com/HTC-One-Prepaid-Android-Virgin/dp/B0087T1S6G/
Just modify buildprop to make it look like an s4
It actually works now without a flaw, must've been a temporary issue. Thanks a lot for your help! The thread is resolved.
Nameful said:
It actually works now without a flaw, must've been a temporary issue. Thanks a lot for your help! The thread is resolved.
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Glad to hear! I tested it on my g3 with an aosp rom and it worked. :highfive:
Be careful, if you accidently turn off mock location, ADM will briefly report the real location and it may show up as a "last known location" for some accounts. AFAIK ADM doesn't have a "cheat detection" like PokeGo or Ingress.