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[Q] Adding kindle fire to android account

I just purchased a kindle fire and it was automatically updated to 6.21. I would like to download apps from the android market but it does not recognize my kindle as something that I can download to. How do I associate the kindle fire to my google account?
Thanks

You have to install google market
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So at the moment I can not associate my fire because the fire can not be rooted so i cant install the market app correct?

chuckado said:
So at the moment I can not associate my fire because the fire can not be rooted so i cant install the market app correct?
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That is correct. If you have the latest KF update, no root. If you had rooted previously this update breaks root.

Just got a KF for Christmas. I have it rooted, but I can't get the Vending.apk file to transfer to the /system/app directory. I have all the permissions; it just doesn't allow the .apk file to transfer.
I'd post in the appropriate directory, but because I have a new account, it won't let me.

Did you mount the system directory as RW? It's Read Only by default.
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Try Kindle Fire Utility, it's [almost] foolproof.

borborpa said:
Did you mount the system directory as RW? It's Read Only by default.
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I did mount it as RW. When I try to paste the file into the directory, it just disappears. I can never get Vending.apk to actually paste into the directory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KapnjR89ICA
For all of you who needs a root before the 6.2.1 use this video, is very easy and you will be rooted again! also offers the way to get the market in.
Happy New Year to all

So does anyone know a why I can revert my Kindle Fire to the version just before 6.2.1 was pushed out and installed?

Finally got the android market to load on my kindle fire. It wasn't too bad and I don't know why no other way worked, but this way does.
You have to have your Kindle Fire rooted before you do this step, so search elsewhere to do that. Once you have it rooted, follow this video:
I can't post links yet, so go to youtube and search for this title:
How to Install Android Market - Rooted Kindle Fire (No ADB, V2)
Works like a charm!

Install TWRP without computer?

Hi, I have no access to a computer at the moment and j was wondering If is possible to install taro without a computer, I am rooted.
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Try this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22608974
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On gscript when I hit load file it has a black screen saying sd card, but there aren't any files to select
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You need to unzip the file into specified folder using ex explorer or other tool and then follow the instruction detailed in the above mentioned thread
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Which specific folder?
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The downloaded zip file should be unzipped into sdcard/gscript folder as mentioned in the thread.
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Changing Keyboard

I'm running modaco's Rom with adw on top. Is the any way to change the keyboard to swiftkey? I've checked all the settings an saw nothing. Even tried to install it thinking maybe it would make something visable....nothing.
On another note... I know this is a kindle forum, given a choice between a fire and galaxy 7 tab plus. I don't need the camera or gps
. Thanks
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Considered your kf already rooted, then you should install root explorer and go to data/app you will see the swiftkey app that you installed before. Copy it to system / app, before install swiftkey app inside system/app you have to mount the folder system/app from r/o to r/w. After install swiftkey.apk restart your kf. After that you could setup your new swiftkey on screen. Cheers
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Thank you so much
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how did you guys install the custom keyboard app
I try to install the google korean keyboard app in Gr8, wondering how.
do i really need to purchase the root explorer to do so? or is there any other options.

Help updating recovery (twrp)

Greetings, i have my kindle fire rooted since I got it (December last year) I I've yet to find a way to update twrp, i'm still in version 2.0.0 however I can flash jb with no issues, kfu 0.9.6 can't see my device no more, guess because of the custom ROM... I've read something about smirkit but I can't find any info on where to install or download... tnx for your help.
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Here's the smirk it link, but before u attempt this, go to the market and download busybox, and terminal emulator( probably already have it)and goo manager
Go to goo manager tab browser all files then devs/smirkis/ and download the smirkit installer, and flash in recover after words!

Thanks for your answer... however it didn't work, first terminal on this rom fc's every time, and the smirk.zip didn't install any app (or so it seems)

I haven't checked, but it's quite possible Terminal Emulator doesn't work on JB. You could make a backup and switch to ICS just long enough to run the script and install TWRP.
The smirkit.zip doesn't "install" anything. You unzip it to, say, your downloads folder and run the script in the Terminal, remembering the /path/to the actual script you want ran.

The easiest was would be to extract the smirkit to somewhere on your sdcard, then move it to the root of the sdcard, so when in terminal you would do
cd/ sdcard
smirkit

Back to ICS? That seems bothersome but I guess is the only way to update twrp, I,l get to it as soon a I can thanks for your replies!
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try using this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5jaXR5YXBwLnRlcm1pbmFsZGVsdXhlIl0.

Rooted Kindle Fire HD with working GAPPS and Play Store

So I gave this a shot and it worked perfectly.
1. Root your Kindle Fire HD
2. Downloaded and install the GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. Download Vending.apk
4. Using a file explorer app on the Fire with superuser permissions AND the system file permissions set to Read-Write, move Vending.apk to /system/app.
5. Change the permissions of Vending.apk to User - Read/Write, Group - Read, Others - Read
6. Install Vending.apk
7. The Android Market should show up in your Kindle Fire HD apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.
8. Download and install the Play.apk to upgrade the the android market to the current Play market.
9. Enjoy!
GoogleServicesFramework.apk - mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Vending.apk - mediafire.com/?31bn3e258jjpj8d
Play.apk - mediafire.com/?wwcqrlfwt8o1gnv

how about attaching said apks?
or at least which ones?
i'm going to guess it's the latest gapps for ICS though?

less then a week and its already been rooted and got the play store damn.
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stopxwatch said:
So I gave this a shot and it worked perfectly.
1. Root your Kindle Fire HD
2. Downloaded and install the GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. Download Vending.apk
4. Using a file explorer app on the Fire with superuser permissions AND the system file permissions set to Read-Write, move Vending.apk to /system/app.
5. Change the permissions of Vending.apk to User - Read/Write, Group - Read, Others - Read
6. Install Vending.apk
7. The Android Market should show up in your Kindle Fire HD apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.
8. Download and install the Play.apk to upgrade the the android market to the current Play market.
9. Enjoy!
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Keep in mind that we have no way of restoring the system folder yet, so if anything goes wrong with this process, you may end up bricking your tablet. Just a warning.

so, i'm getting application not installed errors when trying to do this.

adiliyo said:
how about attaching said apks?
or at least which ones?
i'm going to guess it's the latest gapps for ICS though?
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GoogleServicesFramework.apk - mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Vending.apk - mediafire.com/?31bn3e258jjpj8d
Play.apk - mediafire.com/?wwcqrlfwt8o1gnv

can you install different launcher now?
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has anyone got this to work completely? i got the market to install along with the framework services, but i can't log into my account, it tries and then times out after a while.
am i missing something?

try rebooting the fire.
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Try adw launcher. Works for me. If you hit the home button it brings you back to the amazon launcher though. Adw gives you an app icon so you can always launch into it or add it to your favorites.
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stopxwatch said:
try rebooting the fire.
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okay, so what worked for me was reinstalling the framework services and rebooting right after, now i am signed in thanks!!

awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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stopxwatch said:
Try adw launcher. Works for me. If you hit the home button it brings you back to the amazon launcher though. Adw gives you an app icon so you can always launch into it or add it to your favorites.
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Worked for me as well and I'm not rooted! This is going to put big smiles on lots of folks' faces since many don't root. So this is what ICS really looks like on the KFHD! Time to personalize with widgets and themes!

robertc88 said:
Worked for me as well and I'm not rooted! This is going to put big smiles on lots of folks' faces since many don't root. So this is what ICS really looks like on the KFHD! Time to personalize with widgets and themes!
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How does performance feel with the launcher?

Google Movies Issues
Can't seem to get Google Play Movies to work. It hangs at sync. Any ideas as to how to fix this? Would love to access both Amazon Instant Video and Google Movie accounts.

babblin5 said:
Can't seem to get Google Play Movies to work. It hangs at sync. Any ideas as to how to fix this? Would love to access both Amazon Instant Video and Google Movie accounts.
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Does Amazon Instant video still work after rooting? A bunch of people keep asking this.

reverendkjr said:
Does Amazon Instant video still work after rooting? A bunch of people keep asking this.
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Yeah works fine after root.
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babblin5 said:
Yeah works fine after root.
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I figured out how to get Google Play Movies to work as well. Place in system/app folder. set permissions to rw r r. reboot. install from file explorer launcher. If it doesn't work, reinstall again. Youtube signs in now as well using the same method!!!
YEAH BABY!

Thanks for your sharing!
It's almost the same with the method for Kindle Fire 1st gen.

Which file explorer app would you recommend to do this correctly?

HtGemini said:
Which file explorer app would you recommend to do this correctly?
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i used root explorer, any app that can change permissions and mount /system rw should work fine