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[CM7] How to run OneTimeInitializer.apk a second time?

After the first boot into CM7, this OneTimeInitializer.apk was launched and I could choose what Google Apps to install. I noticed, that I had an error during the install of one app and just realised that Gmail is missing, so I assume, it somehow failed to download this app.
So I need to run the OneTimeInitializer a second time - how can I do it?

I'm not sure about how to make it run again, but it is unnecessary since it is just a link to the Android market. Just search for 'gmail' in the market and install it that way, since that is all that apk would do anyway.

Thanks, I used MarketEnabler to grab it from the market as its seems to be available only to US ppl.

Oh, I wasn't aware that it wouldn't display for all. Glad I could help though.

I downloaded it and install via adb
But I got error:
FAIL_*_NO_CERTIFICATES
k1337Ultra said:
After the first boot into CM7, this OneTimeInitializer.apk was launched and I could choose what Google Apps to install. I noticed, that I had an error during the install of one app and just realised that Gmail is missing, so I assume, it somehow failed to download this app.
So I need to run the OneTimeInitializer a second time - how can I do it?
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[Q] Unable to install Googleservicesframework and Vending

I just used Kindle Water to root and installed Root explorer. When I moved Vending.apk and googleservicesframework.apk to system app, changed permissions, and installed, they both say, "package not installed". I have rebooted and the same thing happens. Anyone know why this is happening and what I can do about it?

Try to install them, moving the installed apks to system/app, uninstalling, then installing again from system/app where you placed the copied installed versions and see if that might work for you

Thanks....still not working.
BluesHawk said:
Try to install them, moving the installed apks to system/app, uninstalling, then installing again from system/app where you placed the copied installed versions and see if that might work for you
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Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. That did not work either. I am able to download android apps from the app market on my computer, as for some reason it now reads my Kindle in the list of options of where to install, so I have most everything I need. Google Talk still won't install and Google Music won't function properly either There's no link to the market directly on the Kindle, but like I said, it will now let me install from the computer so I guess it's ok. Thanks again for the advice.
If anyone else has any suggestions, please let me know. I would like to be able to access the market directly form the Kindle and have apps like Google Talk and Google Music work.
Thanks to northmendo, Jcase, and ST3_P2 for building KindleWater which allowed me to root my Kindle in the first place!

Give this thread a look and see if that might give you some insight. Also you might have downloaded a bad googleservicesframework.apk or vending.apk so make sure to get the ones from this post. When I first installed Market I had issues with it working until I installed the files from the post I linked.
Other times users have had Market install but it is not visible until signing into google services through settings > accounts & sync. Give that a try if all else fails.
Good luck!

maybe you looking for this one:
http://munday.ws/kindlefire/MarketOpener.apk

[Q] NST GMarket search

Hi,
I am kind of new to Android (not linux) and I am asking myself, if it is even possible to enable the search function somehow in Google Market.
There are several attempts to do so and some report it working. Unfortunately, the working reports are so old that I am confused weather it is still possible or not.
I have tried several Vending.apk's, even the ones reported working as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51
I am on 1.1.2. Maybe someone could confirm/disprove Market search working or not. Then we would know if struggling is worth the task getting it to work.
Thanks for the reply

martin_155 said:
Hi,
I am kind of new to Android (not linux) and I am asking myself, if it is even possible to enable the search function somehow in Google Market.
There are several attempts to do so and some report it working. Unfortunately, the working reports are so old that I am confused weather it is still possible or not.
I have tried several Vending.apk's, even the ones reported working as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51
I am on 1.1.2. Maybe someone could confirm/disprove Market search working or not. Then we would know if struggling is worth the task getting it to work.
Thanks for the reply
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Use SearchMarket.apk to search for apk's in the market.
It work's if you have registered your gmail account correctly (that is your market.apk works/connects to google play).
http://www.appbrain.com/app/searchmarket/youten.redo.searchmarket?install=appwidget

yeah no, that was not what i meant.
Of course Market is working with a proper gmail adress. I was talking about it being possible to search the market w/o searchmarket app. Like people telling it would work, but most posts are still of 2011. So my question is: Is it even possible to search the Market in nowadays Google Play time w/o 3rd party apps?
Why is searching not possible? IMO, it is because of server restictions, not because of the Vending.apk. Right?
So I assume these "claimed to be working" Vending.apk's are not working anyway anymore, are they?
Thx

How can I get the SearchMarket.apk file for manual adb installation? My Nook Market app won't let me install any app.
Edit: Managed to get it installed by searching for it from within the Browser and installing from the web interface. Weird but after that the SearchMarket app was shown topmost on MyApps in Market and could be clicked, which begun installation.
The problem is Market for Nook only displays a limited # (~15) of MyApps (given I have a Galaxy S3 with 350+ apps installed and that the Nook Market doesn't restrict to Nook installed ones).

just download market search from gstore ....... log on gmail acc that u root ur nst with and go to google store and search ur appz ur desire and download to ur acc ....... once u connect ur nook to wifi ur appz will download successfully , between that i am use market seacher on my rooted nst 1.1.2 and works great till now , try methid above with reinstall market searcher
good luck
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Helix751 said:
How can I get the SearchMarket.apk file for manual adb installation? My Nook Market app won't let me install any app.
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Just in case.
youten.redo.searchmarket.apk
The apk itself is free so i guess uploading it here is not illegal.

I recently uninstalled (deleted) the apks of certain android apps like gtalk, calendar from my system/app folder on my rooted NST using root explorer.
Not sure if it is related, but, unable to install any app now from the app market. I use app-brain app market for downloading apps.
I'm able to find the apps, but on clicking on download, it doesn't get downloaded and instead says it is 'downloading' without any apparent change.
Is the problem related to the deletion of certain apks?
Note: haven't deleted any apk even associated with the word download/market.

shriramks said:
I recently uninstalled (deleted) the apks of certain android apps like gtalk, calendar from my system/app folder on my rooted NST using root explorer.
Not sure if it is related, but, unable to install any app now from the app market. I use app-brain app market for downloading apps.
I'm able to find the apps, but on clicking on download, it doesn't get downloaded and instead says it is 'downloading' without any apparent change.
Is the problem related to the deletion of certain apks?
Note: haven't deleted any apk even associated with the word download/market.
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I'm having the same problem. I was a able to download apps from market a couple days ago but not yesterday or today. I don't think I uninstalled anything in the meantime. Anyone have any ideas?

aknas22 said:
I'm having the same problem. I was a able to download apps from market a couple days ago but not yesterday or today. I don't think I uninstalled anything in the meantime. Anyone have any ideas?
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Solved it. I Had uninstalled gtalk thinking it was unnecessary on the NST but it broke the market.
Installed gtalk and the market started working fine again.
You are sure you didn't uninstall anything?
What is the error btw? It takes you to the download page but the download doesn't begin?

Google Apps working without root.

I've been able to get most of the Google Apps working in the Kindle Fire HDX with simple sideload and adding account. Below is the video showing the apps working. Follow the link below for instructions and the second link to download the Google apps.
Instructions to add Google account: http://androidcowboy.com/2013/10/add-google-account-kindle-fire-hdx/
Download Google Apps: http://androidcowboy.com/android-apk-files-download/

Errors
Hey man, this is great for the most part. However I followed your steps and I constantly get service errors no matter what I'm running. Have you gotten these errors to stop? Also have you found anything more about getting the play store to work?
Thanks,
Sean

Google play not working. Gmail is though. I'm using the play store by logging in via the silk browser, but unlike with the nexus 7 I just returned, I can't get the paid versions I've already bought for my Android phone. Im NOT paying rwice for the same apps (ie Poweramp). I like the Kindle overall, don't mind its Amazon overlay, but completely resent their blocking me from using their competitor's app-store. If they want to really go toe 2 toe with Google, let them develop a full new yet redundant operating system that rivals OSX & Android. Guess I'll have to root. Is not like they own every Kindle & we're just renting like the cable box for $10/mo.
These are not the droids you're looking for.

Yeah, I'm unable to get Google Play to work with this method, and it creates a lot of errors with services and wireless connections in the process.

For all of you having problems: did you also download and install google play services as well? I hear thats required for a lot of the gapps to work.

I can confirm the following apps work with signin and sync and so on:
Maps
Keep
Play Music
Youtube
Drive
Chrome Beta
Gmail
I did need to install play services 3.2.66. And i do get random "com.google.android.gapps" crashes even when not using a google app, but it is easily dismissed.

Hmm i see that the google services framework are version 4.0.4-338691, and the google account manager is 4.0.3-239410. Perhaps it would be better to use 4.2.2 versions (if they exist) ?
Anyone seen those around in apk format? (i've only seen them in the gapps packages for cm10.x and i think they need to be repacked, which i do not know how to do...)

check goo.im for gapps packages you need.
http://goo.im/gapps

someone0 said:
check goo.im for gapps packages you need.
http://goo.im/gapps
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That's exactly what i did. But those come in a .zip for flashing on top of a AOSP rom without google stuff. I'm pretty sure you can't just extract the apks and install them (at least not the one i tried). As i mentioned i expect they need to be repacked in proper apk form, which is something i do not know how to do.

Android Cowboy said:
I've been able to get most of the Google Apps working in the Kindle Fire HDX with simple sideload and adding account. Below is the video showing the apps working. Follow the link below for instructions and the second link to download the Google apps.
Instructions to add Google account: http://androidcowboy.com/2013/10/add-google-account-kindle-fire-hdx/
Download Google Apps: http://androidcowboy.com/android-apk-files-download/
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I don't quite follow you. Are you downloading ALL these files to your computer and then transferring them to the HD Fire ? I am not a tech person at all and this just seems to be over my head to do.

Jilxz said:
I don't quite follow you. Are you downloading ALL these files to your computer and then transferring them to the HD Fire ? I am not a tech person at all and this just seems to be over my head to do.
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Yes, that's would be one way to do it. Or if you go to the web page using your Kindle Silk Browser then you can download directly to your Kindle Fire HDX.

Epedemic said:
That's exactly what i did. But those come in a .zip for flashing on top of a AOSP rom without google stuff. I'm pretty sure you can't just extract the apks and install them (at least not the one i tried). As i mentioned i expect they need to be repacked in proper apk form, which is something i do not know how to do.
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It's simply a zip file containing the files GAPPS use and the command instruction including where to put all the files. At the moment, since there is no root, it's not possible to write some files to the system folder/directory. But for the APK files, if you install them it would put them on the user application space rather than system application space like normal GAPPS do on custom ROM(s). That said, not all the google apps will require those files to be in the system space. So, no worry there. You would simply unzip the file and try to install the apks and move the files to the user space if you can. That's the best you could do for now. I could write a little script file to do that as I did on the Nook HD+. Hence that's the root and GAPPS was done in the Nook HD+ at the beginning. I'm not gonna bother writing any script as I'm still waiting for my 2nd replacement unit. If this thing goes south again, I would just return the device and wait to see if I would get the new 2013 Nexus 7/10. I might even keep my eyes open for those 8inches Windows 8.1 tablet also.

Are notifications and background sync working for Gmail? I've read conflicting reports.
Thanks!

i dont know if this is known but, i just downloaded the latest google services, search and youtube app, i now have all cards in my google now, and signed into youtube.
Just thought id throw it out there

angry english said:
i dont know if this is known but, i just downloaded the latest google services, search and youtube app, i now have all cards in my google now, and signed into youtube.
Just thought id throw it out there
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Any more of those annoying FCs? Did you just install the apks and nothing else? Where did you get them from?
I've not tried it for a week or so but ended up just removing the google stuff as it just kept crashing.

Spec-Chum said:
Any more of those annoying FCs? Did you just install the apks and nothing else? Where did you get them from?
I've not tried it for a week or so but ended up just removing the google stuff as it just kept crashing.
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No FC at all works fine, all I did was go to Google play, search for the apps, find the version numbers, and downloaded through websites on Google search, Android police have them if I remember rightly, all I did was I stall the apks through es file explorer

Spec-Chum said:
Any more of those annoying FCs? Did you just install the apks and nothing else? Where did you get them from?
I've not tried it for a week or so but ended up just removing the google stuff as it just kept crashing.
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I keep a running list of updated Google apps here. But even though I have the latest Google Play Services, I still get the FC on my hdx.

angry english said:
No FC at all works fine, all I did was go to Google play, search for the apps, find the version numbers, and downloaded through websites on Google search, Android police have them if I remember rightly, all I did was I stall the apks through es file explorer
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When you say latest "services" do you mean Google Services Framework or Google Play Services? What version of each do you have installed?

No more google crashes after many resets and installs of Google service. Its possible. Everything is working without errors .otherwise I would of kept it off. I installed vending.apk inside system and outside... followed cowboy's instructions..very happy. I'm rooted though
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Chief85 said:
When you say latest "services" do you mean Google Services Framework or Google Play Services? What version of each do you have installed?
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+1 to @Chief85 question, which one was it @angry english ?

How to Install Google Play Store

Now that we have root I've been able to test and verify that Google Play Store can be installed. So far I'd had no issues. Obviously you'll need root access first which I've put links below.
Rooting tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544965
Rooting video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546117
1. Download the following zip file which includes all the required files (KFHDX_PlayStore).
2. Install Google Account manager, Services Framework, and Play Services (it is not necessary to install as system app).
3. Reboot
4. Install Vending.apk in "system/app" (requires to make "/system" RW) then open up the app and log-in with you account.
5. Install Google Play Store
Even though Play Store can be installed with account, downloading of apps are not working. Stay tuned.

Android Cowboy said:
Now that we have root I've been able to test and verify that Google Play Store can be installed. So far I'd had no issues. Obviously you'll need root access first which I've put links below.
Rooting tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544965
Rooting video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546117
1. Download the following zip file which includes all the required files (KFHDX_PlayStore).
2. Install Google Account manager, Services Framework, and Play Services (it is not necessary to install as system app).
3. Reboot
4. Install Vending.apk in "system/app" (requires to make "/system" RW) then open up the app and log-in with you account.
5. Install Google Play Store
Now enjoy your super Amazon tablet.
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What are the versions? Also I'm going to link to this in my rooting tutorial. Did you confirm this?

Faznx92 said:
What are the versions? Also I'm going to link to this in my rooting tutorial, is that cool. Did you confirm this?
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Yes, Play Store is working fine and now shows up in my Play Store setting account. Versions are as follows:
Account manager: 4.03
Services Framework: 4.04
Play Services: 4.034
Only Account Manager and Framework require the older version. Play Services always works on KF with latest version. Also Play Store is latest version as well.

Here is a pic as well.

Android Cowboy said:
Here is a pic as well.
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Now we need to unlock the bootloader for custom roms. Pshh, I don't know how to do that. I'm not a 9-5 coder. Lol call on jcase. Anyway great job!

Not Working
Android Cowboy said:
Here is a pic as well.
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Hi:
I followed your directions but I get a force close with the message "The process com.google.process.gapps has stopped."

zahir32 said:
Hi:
I followed your directions but I get a force close with the message "The process com.google.process.gapps has stopped."
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Did you add your Google account after installing Vending.apk app or after latest Play Store.

No Connection
Android Cowboy said:
Did you add your Google account after installing Vending.apk app or after latest Play Store.
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Well, after adding vending.apk manually to System/app, I installed it and tried to set up my account. I hit Existing Account and put in my details. I got as far as the white loading screen, but it stuck there. In between, I kept getting that force close message about the Gapps process.

zahir32 said:
Well, after adding vending.apk manually to System/app, I installed it and tried to set up my account. I hit Existing Account and put in my details. I got as far as the white loading screen, but it stuck there. In between, I kept getting that force close message about the Gapps process.
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That's fine. Vending app never work after I added my account. Just update to latest Play Store right away after and it'll be fine.

Android Cowboy said:
That's fine. Vending app never work after I added my account. Just update to latest Play Store right away after and it'll be fine.
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I still get no connection from the market.

Still No Luck
Android Cowboy said:
That's fine. Vending app never work after I added my account. Just update to latest Play Store right away after and it'll be fine.
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After installing the latest PLaystore, following your sequence carefully, the app says No Connection when I try to open it. Also the force close message about the Gapps process pops up as soon as I boot up the tablet now.
I do have an internet connection, tested with my Browser.

zahir32 said:
After installing the latest PLaystore, following your sequence carefully, the app says No Connection when I try to open it. Also the force close message about the Gapps process pops up as soon as I boot up the tablet now.
I do have an internet connection, tested with my Browser.
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Exactly the same with me...

Try clearing data and cache in setting and app manager
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Android Cowboy said:
That's fine. Vending app never work after I added my account. Just update to latest Play Store right away after and it'll be fine.
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Hey, thanks for everything you're doing. When I open up vending apk once i've moved it to system/app i agree to the terms of services and then it crashes. If install and open again it just crashes after a couple of seconds.
When I went to open the playstore it worked for about 30 seconds and then it crashed (I did notice my account was logged in). Now when I open it, it crashes straight back to the homescreen.

Tried That
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Try clearing data and cache in setting and app manager
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Tried that, but problem persists. App still says No Connection.

zahir32 said:
Tried that, but problem persists. App still says No Connection.
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Same thing for me. I have "retry connection" when I open the Play Store after putting in my account information.

zahir32 said:
Tried that, but problem persists. App still says No Connection.
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It finally works. I copied all apks to the system/app. Then installed them not fromy system/app but from phone internal storage and it works. Thanks android cowboy.
Edit : it shows all apps, but FCs when i try to download anything..

Video?
Is it possible for you to make a video of this? The only reason I got my device rooted was because of your videos.
Android Cowboy said:
Now that we have root I've been able to test and verify that Google Play Store can be installed. So far I'd had no issues. Obviously you'll need root access first which I've put links below.
Rooting tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544965
Rooting video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546117
1. Download the following zip file which includes all the required files (KFHDX_PlayStore).
2. Install Google Account manager, Services Framework, and Play Services (it is not necessary to install as system app).
3. Reboot
4. Install Vending.apk in "system/app" (requires to make "/system" RW) then open up the app and log-in with you account.
5. Install Google Play Store
Now enjoy your super Amazon tablet.
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Android Cowboy said:
Now that we have root I've been able to test and verify that Google Play Store can be installed. So far I'd had no issues. Obviously you'll need root access first which I've put links below.
Rooting tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544965
Rooting video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546117
1. Download the following zip file which includes all the required files (KFHDX_PlayStore).
2. Install Google Account manager, Services Framework, and Play Services (it is not necessary to install as system app).
3. Reboot
4. Install Vending.apk in "system/app" (requires to make "/system" RW) then open up the app and log-in with you account.
5. Install Google Play Store
Now enjoy your super Amazon tablet.
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After I copy Vending.apk in "system/app", install it, then open it, Services Framework and com.google.process.gapps starts stoping but Vending.apk is still running. I enter my account info but gets stuck on a loading screen but I can look at settings. If I try to look at My apps in setting "A server error has occurred." I closed vending and rebooted. Then I installed Google Play Store and opened it but it says No connection. (It is not Iptables causing the conflict.)

kiddo12345 said:
Is it possible for you to make a video of this? The only reason I got my device rooted was because of your videos.
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I will make a video soon but it's basically the same as the KF HD so you can check that video for now. I would suggest for everyone that is having trouble to make sure you remove all sideloaded Google apps if you had installed them. I had some issues before when I tried to re-install some Google apps after removing my account. I began with a fresh start that had no sideloaded apps. So far I'd had no issues with FC, or messages. I know people suggest installing all apps in system/app but if I prefer to keep system app installation to a minimum. If it doesn't require it then I don't do it. That was the case with old KF HD and I had no issues and I will do the same on the KF HDX.