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I tried searching for the answer to my question in multiple forums as well as reading the suggested similar threads, but didn't get a definitive answer. Apologies if this has been resolved, if someone could point me to the right thread.
If I wipe my SD install of CM7 without backing up the apps (or if something happens between backups), will Android Market have the full list of apps that I purchased and downloaded for me to re-download to my NC?
I ask because I've fiddled with different SD cards and different ROMs, and each time I look at the Market the list of apps I've downloaded (all free so far, until I get this question answered ) are different and incomplete.
I saw that there is an Eris Market Fix for this issue. Does Google put some sort of unique identifier file on each gapps install to cause this? According to their FAQ all you need to do is log into the same Google account for a complete history of (re-downloadable) apps in the My Apps area, but that hasn't been the case for me.
All paid apps will remain listed in the Market forever, but not free apps. On the other hand, on the first install of a new Android device, it will attempt to sync up with the apps you had installed previous (free and paid).
The Android Marketplace site does remember free apps however, and you can use that to push previously installed applications to a new device.
But keep in mind, free or paid, the Market only remembers that you downloaded them. It will not retain any data for those applications. That's where software like Titanium Backup comes in.
Thanks, that's very helpful! I just got Ti Backup Pro, using in conjunction with Dropbox, I was worried about my paid apps not showing up as such whenever I wipe / update my SD cards
Has anyone been able to install the new version of Kindle (3.4.0) for Android on a rooted Nook Touch? It's supposed to work for Android 2.1+, but the update doesn't show up in the Market for me, and if I uninstall Kindle entirely, and then re-download and reinstall it, I get version 3.2.0 again. If I try to sideload the apk, I get a Parse Error.
I'd really love to get the updated app installed, because it shows the page numbers from the original book, which would be useful leading my students through a textbook.
OK, then, let me ask a different question: has anyone successfully installed the new Kindle for Android version, or am I the only one with a problem?
Seriously, has no one else tried to install the new version of Kindle for Android? You can tell what version you have by looking at the app in Titanium Backup. It's a serious bummer that I bought this Nook because I could easily read both Nook and Kindle e-books, and less than two months later the thing won't install the latest version of Kindle.
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Has anyone been able to install the new version of Kindle (3.4.0) for Android on a rooted Nook Touch? It's supposed to work for Android 2.1+, but the update doesn't show up in the Market for me, and if I uninstall Kindle entirely, and then re-download and reinstall it, I get version 3.2.0 again. If I try to sideload the apk, I get a Parse Error.
I'd really love to get the updated app installed, because it shows the page numbers from the original book, which would be useful leading my students through a textbook.
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3.2.0 is the version from market and works on all nook touch. 3.4 is from Amazon appstore and is DRM protected. The apk will only installed on a Nook touch signed in with the orignal amazon account.
fpga_guy said:
3.2.0 is the version from market and works on all nook touch. 3.4 is from Amazon appstore and is DRM protected. The apk will only installed on a Nook touch signed in with the orignal amazon account.
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No, 3.4.0 is also in the Android Market--I know that because 1) the new version was announced on Android Central (and a lot of other places), 2) the version number is listed in the Android Market description, and 3) I successfully downloaded it, from the Market, onto my phone, and verified the version number in Titanium Backup. I also just verified, on my phone, that page numbers work (though you have to tap the bottom of the screen or select "Go to" to see them).
Good idea to try the Amazon Appstore version--but unfortunately, Kindle for Android doesn't even show up in the Appstore for my Nook. That does lead to another question, though: has anyone successfully downloaded and installed Kindle 3.4.0 from the Amazon Appstore?
Actually, I just tried another tactic, and transferred the 3.4.0 Titanium Backup files to the Nook. I first tried restoring 3.4.0 over the top of 3.2.0--this appeared to be successful, but when I opened the app it was still 3.2.0. I then uninstalled 3.2.0 and tried the restore of 3.4.0 again, and it simply hangs: it's apparently, for some reason, not compatible with the Nook Touch. I wonder if there's some way that could be fixed?
Here's the link to the Amazon Appstore APK, courtesy of Amazon itself!
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Here's the link to the Amazon Appstore APK, courtesy of Amazon itself!
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Thanks. I have the Amazon Appstore installed--that's not the problem. The problem is Kindle for Android, which doesn't show up in the Amazon Appstore (and I have copies of the APK of Kindle for Android). I am able to find and install other apps from the Appstore, though for some apps I get a Parse Error when I try to.
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Thanks. I have the Amazon Appstore installed--that's not the problem. The problem is Kindle for Android, which doesn't show up in the Amazon Appstore (and I have copies of the APK of Kindle for Android). I am able to find and install other apps from the Appstore, though for some apps I get a Parse Error when I try to.
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I have BN 1.1.0 for the Touch. Kindle 3.2 shows up when I go to Market - not Android Central but the google market. Kindle 3.4 shows up when I go to Amazon Appstore. My understanding is that for Market, only apks that install shows up.
What version of Touch are you on and how did you root the Touch?
I'm using SalsichaNooter, though I tried to install the APK under MinimalTouch (which is I what I rooted with this time, after doing a factory restore). It is definitely not the case that all apps that show up in the Appstore can be installed: for example, Application Folder Pro is one I've purchased (for my phone) and that shows up on the Nook, but I get a "Parse Error" when I try to install it.
And yes, you're right that it says 3.2 in the Android Market, under the actual version number; I was looking instead at the changelog, which says 3.4. However, that's only for the Nook: for my Evo 3D, the version that shows up in the Android Market is 3.4.
Before I go putting another ROM on this thing, have you actually been able to install version 3.4.0 of Kindle for Android from the Amazon Appstore, and if so, what ROM are you using?
If I install the Kindle app from the Android Market on my NST running B&N 1.1.0, I get v3.2.0.35. If I install it on my NC running B&N 1.4.1, I get 3.4.0.156.
The NST is only running 2.1 Eclair, while the NC is running 2.2 Froyo. On the Kindle Market page, it says the current version "varies with device", so I suspect that's the underlying issue
The rooters don't change the actual ROM you're running. Not sure what you mean by another ROM.
Chances are it's not running properly because it needs Froyo or higher, meaning that the NST is just not compatible no matter what you try.
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If I install the Kindle app from the Android Market on my NST running B&N 1.1.0, I get v3.2.0.35. If I install it on my NC running B&N 1.4.1, I get 3.4.0.156.
The NST is only running 2.1 Eclair, while the NC is running 2.2 Froyo. On the Kindle Market page, it says the current version "varies with device", so I suspect that's the underlying issue
The rooters don't change the actual ROM you're running. Not sure what you mean by another ROM.
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All of the custom ROM's available for the Nook Touch are the same version of Android, 2.1 (Eclair), but there are several different ROM's available (four that I know of): in the usual Android parlance, if the firmware is modified at all (even though it's based on the original firmware), it's called a new ROM. When you root your Nook, you're not merely rooting it, but actually changing some of the stuff in the original ROM, including, for example, the framework files--if you look inside the MinimalTouch package, for example (since that one comes as a ZIP file, it's easy to look at), you'll see all the files that are changed.
However, as a later poster noted, the problem seems to be that Kindle 3.4 runs only on Android 2.2+, rather than Android 2.1+; Amazon doesn't appear to have bothered to document this, and that's the source of my confusion.
Safe to say, then, "putting another ROM on" won't fix this problem. You'll still be running 2.1 Eclair, no matter which rooter you try. I think you're stuck with the older Kindle version on this device, at least for now. I'm not aware of any ongoing efforts to put Froyo on this device.
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All of the custom ROM's available for the Nook Touch are the same version of Android, 2.1 (Eclair), but there are several different ROM's available (four that I know of): in the usual Android parlance, if the firmware is modified at all (even though it's based on the original firmware), it's called a new ROM. When you root your Nook, you're not merely rooting it, but actually changing some of the stuff in the original ROM, including, for example, the framework files--if you look inside the MinimalTouch package, for example (since that one comes as a ZIP file, it's easy to look at), you'll see all the files that are changed.
However, as a later poster noted, the problem seems to be that Kindle 3.4 runs only on Android 2.2+, rather than Android 2.1+; Amazon doesn't appear to have bothered to document this, and that's the source of my confusion.
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They're not different ROMS. They just aren't. All you're doing is rooting the device, not replacing the ROM.
I rooted my Nook a while back (still even on the 1.0.0 firmware), but only now started looking into updating it. I saw the update for the Kindle on my Sensation versus the NST, but I'm not sure I see a compelling reason to try to force the update (though a real page numbers would be nice).
Is the hardware even capable of running Froyo? Maybe it's just the e-ink screen, but it seems slow enough just with Eclair.
hardware is capable of running froyo but there is no froyo rom for NST. :-D
It's already been stated, but to summarize:
The new Kindle app needs Android 2.2 and above, the NST is only at 2.1.
There are no roms for this device at the moment, and probably never.
See attached older version that I just installed on a Simple Touch no problem.
3.2.0.35 shows up in the Market on my rooted NST. It's just the newer version that doesn't.
Newspapers
I have recently discovered that reading newspapers/magazines is only really possible with the older versions (Kindle-2.0.5.103970165.apk : http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/kindle) because the overview page of a multistory object on the newer versions 3+ does not accept gestures (swipe up and down are ignored or interpreted as clicks) so it is impossible to scroll. The gestures work fine in every other part of the program just not in the overview. The only apparent downside of version 2 is that there is no dictionary which I sometimes miss.
Thanks for this great tool. I rooted my NST 1.2.0 US without any issues
except that I can't install some apks
e.g. Sony Reader, gmail.apk, GooglePlayBooks, calculator.apk all fail.
from the SD card I get a "parse error" and via ADB (Android Commander)
I get the errors listed below.
Starting operation...
[1/1] Installing app: com.sony.drbd.mobile.reader-1.apk
pkg: /data/local/tmp/com.sony.drbd.mobile.reader-1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION]
379 KB/s (4697279 bytes in 12.071s)
*** Operation complete! ***
Starting operation...
[1/1] Installing app: Calculator.apk
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Calculator.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
167 KB/s (70039 bytes in 0.408s)
*** Operation complete! ***
Starting operation...
[1/1] Installing app: GooglePlayBooks_v2.5.92.apk
pkg: /data/local/tmp/GooglePlayBooks_v2.5.92.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
402 KB/s (5927819 bytes in 14.388s)
*** Operation complete! ***
I'm not sure about the first error, but I suspect the second two (INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK) means that the app wants a version of Android newer than 2.1.
Jeff
repoocaj said:
I'm not sure about the first error, but I suspect the second two (INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK) means that the app wants a version of Android newer than 2.1.
Jeff
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Seems that most app installs fail. Is it Android 2.1 os or the new 1.2.0 firmware? From what I read on the net prior to rooting
I was expecting to load at lease all the major ereader stores.
dcitelecom said:
Seems that most app installs fail. Is it Android 2.1 os or the new 1.2.0 firmware? From what I read on the net prior to rooting
I was expecting to load at lease all the major ereader stores.
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I'm running the 1.2.0 firmware. If you want to upload the apps somewhere (assuming that they're the free versions), I'll try loading them on mine with adb and see what happens.
Jeff
dcitelecom said:
Thanks for this great tool. I rooted my NST 1.2.0 US without any issues
except that I can't install some apks
e.g. Sony Reader, gmail.apk, GooglePlayBooks, calculator.apk all fail.
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On the NookManager development thread someone said they loaded the Google Apps from CM5. More info on that thread starting at post 42.
geckoday said:
On the NookManager development thread someone said they loaded the Google Apps from CM5. More info on that thread starting at post 42.
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All the links to the zipfile are dead. I'll try to go find the orginal later tonight and see what happens.
Jeff
repoocaj said:
All the links to the zipfile are dead. I'll try to go find the orginal later tonight and see what happens.
Jeff
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Best to get it straight from CyanogenMod. Their list of Gapps packages is at http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps I believe you want the Eclair (Android 2.1) MDPI version. Its a zip file for CWM but you'll probably want to unzip and pick out the apk's you want.
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I'm running the 1.2.0 firmware. If you want to upload the apps somewhere (assuming that they're the free versions), I'll try loading them on mine with adb and see what happens.
Jeff
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Actually almost all app installs fail. Even on the Amazon app store included with the graphical rooter. E.g. Protector, Go launcher, etc...
dcitelecom said:
Actually almost all app installs fail. Even on the Amazon app store included with the graphical rooter. E.g. Protector, Go launcher, etc...
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Its a matter of finding the things that work - this is a hacked device that was never intended to run everything. Go Launcher installs fine for me from the Amazon app store IF I have an sd card inserted - no sd card install fails. I've found the same with some other apps or some install but don't run properly without an sd card. To get some other apps working its digging around to find an older version that works as many apps no longer support the Android 2.1 on our NST's.
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Its a matter of finding the things that work - this is a hacked device that was never intended to run everything. Go Launcher installs fine for me from the Amazon app store IF I have an sd card inserted - no sd card install fails. I've found the same with some other apps or some install but don't run properly without an sd card. To get some other apps working its digging around to find an older version that works as many apps no longer support the Android 2.1 on our NST's.
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If Android 2.1 sucks so badly how come we don't have a CM7 custom rom for the NST?
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If Android 2.1 sucks so badly how come we don't have a CM7 custom rom for the NST?
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My guess would be that it's such a niche market - people that want to use a slow-display, grayscale only tablet - that no one has bothered to try.
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My guess would be that it's such a niche market - people that want to use a slow-display, grayscale only tablet - that no one has bothered to try.
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OK but a rooted nook with Android 2.1 is almost useless. I can't install Google play books, Market or Sony reader so my goal of having a multi store eInk reader failed. On the Sony reader I have nook, kindle, sony, google and kobo readers installed and would love to do the same on my nook.
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OK but a rooted nook with Android 2.1 is almost useless. I can't install Google play books, Market or Sony reader so my goal of having a multi store eInk reader failed. On the Sony reader I have nook, kindle, sony, google and kobo readers installed and would love to do the same on my nook.
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Yes, 2.1 is a pain as Google is recommending developers target 2.2 & up and many are dropping 2.1 support. Send your thanks to B&N. Someone started a thread on porting CM7 but it appears dead as its a huge effort for niche device. So we have to live with a somewhat limited selection of apps but with some digging you can usually find a version of what you are looking for that works. goodereader.com has a lot of older versions of apps (download apk's & sideload) that will sometimes work when the newer versions won't. For what you have on your Sony reader you can try these on your Nook:
Nook - built in reader, nothing to load
Kindle - see this post for a version that works
Sony - try this version from goodereader.com
Google - probably the one that won't work but dig around - I bet eventually we'll see it working
Kobo - available on the Amazon app store
And you can load Aldiko and set it up to check out books from the library too.
Not so useless IMO.
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OK but a rooted nook with Android 2.1 is almost useless. I can't install Google play books, Market or Sony reader so my goal of having a multi store eInk reader failed. On the Sony reader I have nook, kindle, sony, google and kobo readers installed and would love to do the same on my nook.
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1. Google play books
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732611&highlight=google+books
2. Market
Currently you can do this only FW 1.1/1.1.2
..but you can
Closed - Go here... [MOD] HDXPosed : signature check, play store, downloads, wallpaper fix...
This is the final piece needed for a working Amazon / Google tablet. After I installed this, I stopped using my ROM slots and I'm done flashing for now. These are my recommended steps for working Google Apps + AppStore. Please ask any questions within the appropriate thread...
A Kindle Fire HDX 7" running 13.1.1.0
Rooted your kindle using [ROOT] Rooting tutorial - hdx 7" 13.3.1.0 by Faznx92
Installed SafeStrap 3.70 for HDX 7" by Hashcode and are now running on a ROM-Slot.
And a working Google Apps + Gmail from Android Cowboy's tutorial (using my suggested method in link )
leaving your Google Play Store crashing, this is the guide for you!
(For an alternate explanation, see evilgrin98's steps in post #12 )
Finally, if you want a working Google Play Store *OR* the ability to to swap between Amazon AppStore and Google Play store:
Make a nandroid backup. The installer is 3 lines and has no error checking. It works with any single adb device install.
If the installer doesn't work, you'll need to figure out adb yourself and modify the install_to_kindle.bat file or follow evilgrin98's manual install process in post #12.
Uncompress attached and run the install_to_kindle.bat on windows and it'll swap to Google Play Store on first install.
Future swaps should be done by running /data/local/tmp/amazon.sh or cm10.sh to switch back and forth.
This can be done in adb shell, terminal or Script Manager.
Use Script Manager addon, SMWidgets, to install scripts as a widget for easy switching.
What these scripts do:
Installs Cpasjuste's service.odex hack + DownloadProvider apks pulled from CM10.1 (install.sh)
Run cm10.sh to switch to working CM10 Google Play Store (copying Cpasjuste's hacked + CM10.1 files)
Run amazon.sh to switch to working Amazon AppStore (copying back Amazon service.odex & DownloadProvider apks)
What to expect after running install_to_kindle.bat, install.sh or cm10.sh:
Your device will reboot
Use your Amazon Home Launcher to access Kindle, FreeTime, Lending Library, AppStore
Use your 3rd party Launcher (Nova, Apex, etc) for your Google Play Store Apps
Your Google PlayStore will be functional for downloads and updates
Your Amazon AppStore will queue downloads
What to expect after running amazon.sh:
Your device will reboot
Use your Amazon Home Launcher to access Kindle, FreeTime, Lending Library, AppStore
Use your 3rd party Launcher (Nova, Apex, etc) for your Google Play Store Apps
Your Amazon AppStore will be functional for downloads
Your Google Play Store will crash if you try to download anything in it. You'll need to run cm10.sh to get Play Store to stop crashing and download your queued request.
Alex's Use:
Stay in Amazon mode most of the time, unless you want to update or download new content from the Google Play Store
Note:
This won't work from Cpasjuste flashable gapps or ROM as he removes too many Amazon components.
This should work for 8.9" HDX if someone sends me a modified & unmodified services.odex.
This won't work with Ptiwee / CrashThump / GSLEON3's fix, unless you change step 2 to only remove the DTC file. Otherwise, it's just the same as Cpasjuste's flashable gapps and removes too many Amazon components
I provided this to the community because of the contributions of the following people who I owe a super big thanks to...
jcase for the root exploit! This Kindle HDX community wouldn't exist without his contributions.
Moronig for finding the memory signature on HDX 7" -- WTG!
slayer615 for rolling it up the exploit & root into a batch file -- rock on!
Faznx92 for writing an excellent root guide & providing regular support!
Hashcode for his awesome SafeStrap... Without it, I wouldn't bother to go further than root...
Android Cowboy for his Google Play store tutorial. I wouldn't have had my perfect setup without trying his guide first...
Cpasjuste for the services.odex & downloadprovider apks. Swapping stores wouldn't be possible without his tutorial and binaries.
Stericson for Kindle Free -- working widgets still work for HDX! Thanks!
Ptiwee, CrashThump & GSLEON3 for inspiration. Keep up with the contributions to the community! You're amazing!
Version History
0.0.1 - First Release
0.0.2 - Cache & Dalvik Cache clearing removed for faster reboot between swaps.
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Interesting. If we can get the same thing going as (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591547) for the 7" then we could pretty much forget safestrap until we have some real roms to flash.
Edit: You are awesome... now the hdx 7" has everything - Or close enough for now.
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Interesting. If we can get the same thing going as (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591547) for the 7" then we could pretty much forget safestrap until we have some real roms to flash.
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Easy enough See post #3 now...
FYI, on my personal HDX 7" 16GB, I'm running my fully working Gapps + Amazon w/ working Store swapper on stock and doing dev in ROM-Slot-1, keeping my nandroid backups offline.
Progress should be fast....
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WIP - Untested - Working Play Store, GAPPS & Amz Services for HDX 7"
Big props to CrashThump and Ptiwee for the 8.9" version.
Version History
0.0.1 - untested
Updated 1. 'Root my Kindle' for HDX 7"
Disabled 2. 'Remove Amazon ads and some applications' - breaks too much Amazon stuff... Will fix soon.
Updated 3. 'Signature check' for HDX 7"
4 - 'Install Google Apps' and 5 - 'Fix Wallpaper' works for either
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is this a stand alone zip to put gapps on and keep amazon svcs or is the swap procedure necessary
davekaz said:
is this a stand alone zip to put gapps on and keep amazon svcs or is the swap procedure necessary
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Op & Post 3 runs on windows to achieve the goal. Op + Post 3 will be merged depending on free time and interest.
You're welcome to try post 3 while I work out the kinks, as long as you have safestrap and your own backup to revert to, nothing here should be able to brick you on your HDX 7".
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WIP - Untested - Working Play Store, GAPPS & Amz Services for HDX 7"
Big props to CrashThump and Ptiwee for the 8.9" version.
Version History
0.0.1 - untested
Updated 1. 'Root my Kindle' for HDX 7"
Disabled 2. 'Remove Amazon ads and some applications' - breaks too much Amazon stuff... Will fix soon.
Updated 3. 'Signature check' for HDX 7"
4 - 'Install Google Apps' and 5 - 'Fix Wallpaper' works for either
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i layed down stock on slot1 and just went thru 2 - 6 and no change ..the gapps downloads and then errors of missing file or something at end
davekaz said:
i layed down stock on slot1 and just went thru 2 - 6 and no change ..the gapps downloads and then errors of missing file or something at end
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Yes I pulled post 3 about five minutes ago, see post 3.... seeing same in 8.9 thread too...
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Are people getting permanently working gmail?
aimlessanomaly said:
Are people getting permanently working gmail?
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Post 3 completely wiped... while I do have a fully functional kindle thanks to Android Cowboy and other tutorials, replicating and supporting it to work consistently is more time I care to devote...
So OP is about a play store swapping, assuming other people's tutorials worked for you. See link in OP for my recommended way of installing Google Apps. I'm not providing support for it, as it's just a comment in someone else's tutorial.
edit - 2014-01-01 - answering question
BTW, I do have a working gmail. In fact, everything is working so well for me that I no longer use ROM Slots and am just running out of my stock slot on my 16GB Kindle HDX 7"... This script was the final piece I needed to have a happy Kindle HDX 7".
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I confirm it works, but Jesus
First thing's first: thank you for all your hard work. I confirm that this is working, and it's exactly what I wanted: Google Play Store with all Amazon Prime services in tact. Kudos!
My issue, which I'm trying to help with here, is that the instructions were off and vague almost every step of the way. I'll try and return to flesh out the below post, but in the meantime:
1) Use Safestrap to backup the device I had running; the backup was sufficiently large on my device that I couldn't run a rom slot parallel to it.
2) Use Safestrap to install the provided clean rom and SuperUser ZIP. Then wipe the device.
3) Boot into the rooted fresh ROM and install ES File Explorer with SU permission.
4) Follow Android Cowboy's instructions to install a Google account and the Play Store. (I attempted to use the KindleFree app you referenced and found it mostly broken and useless. Not recommended.)
5) Install Script Manager.
6) Download swap 0.0.2. The bat file did not function as expected, so I unpack the contents from "pushme" into /data/local/tmp/.
7) Use ES File Explorer to set the permissions for *.sh per the broken bat file (755).
8) Use Script Manager to run install.sh as a "script/executable": flag as SU with the argument "-c". The device will reboot.
9) Use Script Manager to run CM10.sh: flag as SU with no argument.
At this point, the Play Store will download and install apps, and at least the Amazon Prime video service continues to function as expected without having to continuously swap app stores. I'll play around with it tonight and tomorrow and return either with more specific instructions or any issues I discover.
Thanks again!
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First thing's first: thank you for all your hard work. I confirm that this is working, and it's exactly what I wanted: Google Play Store with all Amazon Prime services in tact. Kudos!
My issue, which I'm trying to help with here, is that the instructions were off and vague almost every step of the way...
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Thanks again!
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Glad to be of help! I'm vague because I did this over a course of three weeks, so I can't remember most of my steps for certain. KindleFree is required first, as I've done Android Cowboy's tutorial by itself and produced all sorts of errors as many in that thread had experienced.
Sorry to hear the script didn't work quite as expected, feel free to add more 'belt and suspenders' to it, as it was purposefully left bare bones...
evilgrin98,
Thanks for your contribution to Alex's efforts. You guys make a great team. Your method worked for me. I wasn't able to get Alex's working. I noticed some failure text at the end of text, but was unable to copy it.
It was tough following the directions because I am not familiar with the lingo. However, it was good enough for me to figure out and get PlayStore working. This means I can search, download and install apps.
I'm not sure how Amazon is suppose to work now. I don't have access to the Amazon Kindle App, Amazon App Store, Chrome browser opens into a black screen and won't go to any web page and I am unable to get live wallpapers. I've tried Stunt's fix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42181794&postcount=75) which is suppose to work on HDX, but I haven't been able to get it to work.
My question is how do I get Amazon to work? That's why I liked this script because of the ability to have both stores. I wasn't sure about how to use amazon.sh or cm10.sh. Also, you wouldn't have a fix for live wallpapers, would you?
Thanks again guys for a job well done. I really appreciate your efforts.
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evilgrin98,
Thanks for your contribution to Alex's efforts. You guys make a great team. Your method worked for me. I wasn't able to get Alex's working. I noticed some failure text at the end of text, but was unable to copy it.
It was tough following the directions because I am not familiar with the lingo. However, it was good enough for me to figure out and get PlayStore working. This means I can search, download and install apps.
I'm not sure how Amazon is suppose to work now. I don't have access to the Amazon Kindle App, Amazon App Store, Chrome browser opens into a black screen and won't go to any web page and I am unable to get live wallpapers. I've tried Stunt's fix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42181794&postcount=75) which is suppose to work on HDX, but I haven't been able to get it to work.
My question is how do I get Amazon to work? That's why I liked this script because of the ability to have both stores. I wasn't sure about how to use amazon.sh or cm10.sh. Also, you wouldn't have a fix for live wallpapers, would you?
Thanks again guys for a job well done. I really appreciate your efforts.
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After running install.sh, you Amazon.sh or cm10.sh to switch between stores.
For working Kindle and Appstore, you'll need to use the Amazon launcher aka home. You can only download new content while the Amazon Appstore is active.
Live wallpapers isn't something I wanted, so I've never found the answer....
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Default kindle reading app
And it sounds like the amazon os kindle reading app is a no go right. Many other people are sideloading an older version of the apk and preventing the google play store from updating it.
"After running install.sh, you Amazon.sh or cm10.sh to switch between stores." I used your script, but installed using Evil's method. I guess I am not understanding how to run those files. Do I place your script folder or those files in the Kindle download area and use one of the scripts to switch between stores from there? I was going to do it in script manager, but it looked as though I would be re-installing the script.
For working Kindle and Appstore, you'll need to use the Amazon launcher aka home. You can only download new content while the Amazon Appstore is active. After reading this I used the Amazon launcher, but wasn't able to use the app store. It will just flicker and not open. I can go to the Amazon store, but can't use the Amazon app or Kindle reader on the Amazon launcher or any of my other launchers. It's not like I purchase a bunch from the app store, but just curious why it isn't working. I do have Kindle books and just wanting to know how to get it back to working. I will try installing an older version of the app and see if it will work.
Live wallpapers isn't something I wanted, so I've never found the answer.... I understand. No problem, just asking in case you had them working on your kindle.
By the way, since you are now working off your stock rom, did you delete SafeStrap or keep it?
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Yes, I've heard of that work around. I will have to try and find it to see if it will work for me. Thanks for the suggestion.
You need to run smanager to run the Amazon.sh script to switch back to Amazon app store, or cm10 for Google play store...
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Yes, I've heard of that work around. I will have to try and find it to see if it will work for me. Thanks for the suggestion.
I did find those files you mentioned. When I tried to install them, I got the error message, There was a problem parsing the package. So, that was a no go. I will have to see what's going on with that.
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Ok, when I did that I was able to get to the Amzn Store, but the Kindle app is still not working. I am trying to figure out how to install it. I've deleted the old one off so I could install the older version, but I'm having some troubles at the moment. Thanks for the help.
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Yes, I've heard of that work around. I will have to try and find it to see if it will work for me. Thanks for the suggestion.
I did find those files you mentioned. When I tried to install them, I got the error message, There was a problem parsing the package. So, that was a no go. I will have to see what's going on with that.
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Ok, when I did that I was able to get to the Amzn Store, but the Kindle app is still not working. I am trying to figure out how to install it. I've deleted the old one off so I could install the older version, but I'm having some troubles at the moment. Thanks for the help.
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I used the launcher/home app for books and as the kindle app link doesn't work...
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Hi, first post here from an old fart and a total non-geek. I browsed some threads here but couldn't figure it out -- probably too stupid to use them for my case.
I rooted my Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight (NSTG, os version 1.2.1) with Nook Manager following instructions (from outside link I can't post) based on this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040351
Now when I click Relaunch and go to the apps, there are 16 apps.
How can I install more apps? (Kindle, etc.)
The Browser is very bad and rarely acts as a browser. (Just freezes.)
Only apps I see that could be helpful are:
ADB Konnect (Is this for connecting the Nook with another computer on my network? What do I do with it?)
Amazon Appstore (doesn't work)
Nook Touch Mod Manager(?)
I want to be able to read Kindle books, epubs, pdfs, etc. in addition to the standard BN Nook books (which I have no problem accessing after the root).
Any help would be much appreciated. I have little time before I can return the Nook, which I will do if I can't use it as intended.
Thanks much!
hf1 said:
Hi, first post here from an old fart and a total non-geek. I browsed some threads here but couldn't figure it out -- probably too stupid to use them for my case.
I rooted my Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight (NSTG, os version 1.2.1) with Nook Manager following instructions (from outside link I can't post) based on this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040351
Now when I click Relaunch and go to the apps, there are 16 apps.
How can I install more apps? (Kindle, etc.)
The Browser is very bad and rarely acts as a browser. (Just freezes.)
Only apps I see that could be helpful are:
ADB Konnect (Is this for connecting the Nook with another computer on my network? What do I do with it?)
Amazon Appstore (doesn't work)
Nook Touch Mod Manager(?)
I want to be able to read Kindle books, epubs, pdfs, etc. in addition to the standard BN Nook books (which I have no problem accessing after the root).
Any help would be much appreciated. I have little time before I can return the Nook, which I will do if I can't use it as intended.
Thanks much!
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Yes, the Amazon App Store is dead. I don't know much about ReLaunch, but if there is an app manager you can uninstall Amazon App Store and the native Browser. Both are useless.
Nook Touch Mod Manager is for reassigning behaviors to the "n" button, the four hardware buttons, and a few more. You can look at it without any harm, but you'll probably want to get to know your device better (and how you will use it) before reassigning anything.
Again, I'm not sure about ReLaunch, but I know it has a kind of file manager (where you can browse/create folders, maybe delete files). If you don't want to install GoogleApps to get the Market working and obtain apps that way, then you will have to side-load them. That's not such a bad thing. I think the majority of my apps are side-loaded because current Market versions won't run on the Nook, so you often have to find older versions of apps elsewhere.
There are two methods for side-loading:
One uses ADB (hence the ADB Konnect app). For that you would need to get something like the Minimal ADB and FastBoot package for your PC. Maybe more than you want to know.
The other method is really easy IF the file manager in ReLaunch behaves like others. To find out, you can create a folder (maybe "Downloads"?) either on the internal memory or on the SD card in which to move apk files from your PC to your Nook via the USB connection. Once the apk file is on the Nook (and you're disconnected from the USB cable) you can go to the folder where you moved the apk file. Touching the file should initiate the package installer and you just follow the prompts from there.
Is that clear enough (from one old fart to another ? Since you mentioned the browser and Kindle app, I'll give you some files to try. They are attached below. If you run into trouble, just holler and I'll try to walk you through the ADB method.
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Is that clear enough (from one old fart to another ? Since you mentioned the browser and Kindle app, I'll give you some files to try. They are attached below. If you run into trouble, just holler and I'll try to walk you through the ADB method.
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nmyshkin, clear as day and thank you tons! I will try your suggestions and report back soon.