Finally solved and working. I've tested almost all Google Apps and they work, including hangouts. The device used is a Amazon Fire HD 6.
Files needed for this process can be found here. Download these to your device prior to starting the guide. Also download "ES File Explorer" free from the Amazon Appstore, and ensure Root Explorer is enabled in the options.
Obtain root here.
Change over to SuperSU and install busybox following this guide.
Disconnect WiFi
Install all five APK files you download before starting this guide. Do not open them yet.
Run SystemAppMover and convert Google Account Manager, Google Playstore, Google Services Framework, and Google play services into system apps. (The key to this step is to make sure that the apps are in "\system\priv-app" directory. When I was using Titanium Backup, or "otherways" to convert them to system apps they were being moved to the "\system\app" directory. They MUST be in the "\system\priv-app" folder to function correctly)
Reboot
Run ES File Explorer and navigate to the "\data\app" directory. Create 4 directories named
com.android.vending-1.apk
com.android.vending-2.apk
com.google.android.gms-1.apk
com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Select each folder, press more in the bottom right corner and choose properties. Click the change button next to permissions, uncheck all checkmarks and hit OK. Doing this will prevent any of these APK from updating.
Re-enable wifi, and enjoy.
The road to victory...
FINAL UPDATE: Solved by moving the 4 google APK files from \system\app folder to the \system\priv-app folder. YUP, that simple. Installing as just as system app wasn't granting enough permissions I don't think. Will update and clean up guide, thanks again to everyone for help on this one!
UPDATE #5: 5/22/2015 0035 CST: I was really trying to avoid this but I'm going to factory reset and start all over, no matter what I do now I just get force closes. From what I can tell in Logcat it looks like a problem with the download manager? If anyone has more insight into the logcat please PM me or post. Hopefully this weekend I'll have the time needed to spend doing this.
UPDATE #4: 5/19/2015 0759 CST: Still more of the same force closing and sporadic unstable behavior. I've tried version of Play services from 6.5.99- current all with the same results. I've tried multiple versions of the play store as well all the way back into the 4.X.XX. The only thing that ever gets me close seems to be wiping the cache of play services and store. I usually can at least begin to download something before I force close. I've started removing other variables apps as well but nothing seems to help. This is all happening before services does its auto background update, so I dont think it's that problem. I've used 034 and 070 versions of services both having the same results. Will keep testing as time allows. I'm using an Amazon Fire HD 6. Two people have confirmed working on HD 7's, waiting on versions they have been successful with.
UPDATE #3: 5/17/2015 2214 CST: Still having issues with random force closes. When wiping the cache for the playstore and Google Services it seems that it will work for a short time, and then after closing will go right back to a force close. I'm going to try to upgrading services to a slightly newer build and freeze it from updates (although that has not yet caused the problem we seem to be facing). If this does not work I will try rolling the store version back and see if it can be frozen from updates. I'm at work now so hopefully I'll have a chance to do some testing early morning - tomorrow afternoon.
UPDATE #2: 5/17/2015 1624 CST: Problem seems to lie in Google Play Services Auto Updating. Use Version 6.5.99 provided by @powerpoint45 in his GAPPS tutorial. I first converted the new on to a user app, uninstalled it, reinstalled his 6.5.99 version converted it back to system app and changed permissions on the new install:
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
These are the versions I am using and everything is working fine so far:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I will thoroughly test it this time, and if all is well I will condense and clean this guide up.
UPDATE #1: 5/17/2015 1525 CST: This worked 100% before I went to bed, I woke up and tried to launch playstore and it is sitting at a white screen. I think it has something to do with something updating I am working on fixing it now. I will post updates here, as I solve this.
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Installed powerpoint45's second GAPPS package as outlined in his thread about installing GAPPS.
I'm no expert but I think the important step here is changing the permissions via ADB as described in his post.
Used Kingroot to root as outlined in the rooting instructions post.
Changed over to SuperSU following this guide.
After obtaining root I used an App called System App Converter (I'm sure there are many other ways to do this) and changed the following apps to system apps:
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
Other possible variables to getting this to work:
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB (This will stop OTA)
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
:highfive::good::fingers-crossed:
Hope this keeps working and helps someone else get this working! Thanks to everyone who got us this far!
Do uknow how to block the ad and **** that pop up when using this tablet out of the blue on the bottom or middle sometimes ??
AlbusAngelus said:
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Installed powerpoint45's second GAPPS package as outlined in his thread about installing GAPPS.
I'm no expert but I think the important step here is changing the permissions via ADB as described in his post.
Used Kingroot to root as outlined in the rooting instructions post.
Changed over to SuperSU following this guide.
After obtaining root I used an App called System App Converter (I'm sure there are many other ways to do this) and changed the following apps to system apps:
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
Other possible variables to getting this to work:
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
:highfive::good::fingers-crossed:
Hope this keeps working and helps someone else get this working! Thanks to everyone who got us this far!
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so i did this and set
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
to system apps rebooted on each one went to open playstore got white screen and loading circle nothing else.
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whats the command to do this via adb
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
AlbusAngelus said:
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Installed powerpoint45's second GAPPS package as outlined in his thread about installing GAPPS.
I'm no expert but I think the important step here is changing the permissions via ADB as described in his post.
Used Kingroot to root as outlined in the rooting instructions post.
Changed over to SuperSU following this guide.
After obtaining root I used an App called System App Converter (I'm sure there are many other ways to do this) and changed the following apps to system apps:
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
Other possible variables to getting this to work:
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
:highfive::good::fingers-crossed:
Hope this keeps working and helps someone else get this working! Thanks to everyone who got us this far!
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Thanks! I neglectecd to make play store a system app, that fixed my downloading errors.
s1urpee said:
Do uknow how to block the ad and **** that pop up when using this tablet out of the blue on the bottom or middle sometimes ??
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From adb:
Check devices:
adb devices
Go to shell
adb shell
Disable Ads:
pm block com.amazon.kindle.kso
AlbusAngelus said:
Here we go, 100% Playstore functionality as far as I've tested so far.
Playstore seems to function just fine for me now! Yay!
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Yay, for sure! Thanks a lot. Could you please add how you blocked OTA updates after rooting? That would make your post the go-to one for getting this job done.
EDIT: Oh, now I see it down at the bottom! ok.
s1urpee said:
so i did this and set
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
to system apps rebooted on each one went to open playstore got white screen and loading circle nothing else.
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Have you followed the installing GAPPS guide at the top of the post and used ADB to change the permissions as outlined by Powerpoint45? That I think is an important step in this process.
EDIT: Having same problem now, working on a solution, watch OP.
One fix for white screen with Play Store
s1urpee said:
so i did this and set
Google Play Store (com.android.vending)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)
Google Play Services (com.android.google.gms)
to system apps rebooted on each one went to open playstore got white screen and loading circle nothing else.
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This happens also on 2013 Kindle Fire HD and other devices running Fire OS 4.x.x. We fixed it by downgrading Play Services and preventing it from updating. Here's the method we used.
- You need Busybox Pro. May want a terminal emulator
- This assumes com.google.android.gms-1.apk is in /data/app
1. Install Busybox Pro (needed for the chattr command)
2. Go to APKMirror site and download an older version of Google Play Services, but DON'T INSTALL IT YET.
I'm using v. 7.0.96". It's from March but current Play Store and all google apps work with it, and you can try a later version, uh, later.
For 2013 7" HD the apk is com.google.android.gms-7.0.96_(1785884-034)-7096034-minAPI9.apk. Note: The 3 numbers after the dash (1785884-nnn) matter. Read the info at APKmirror to choose the right one.3. Turn off wifi
4. Uninstall the Play Services update (may need to use file explorer)
5. Install the older Play Services you got.
6. Make sure you have /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk, not gms-2
7. On terminal emulator or from a cmd window run:
Code:
adb shell
su
touch /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
The +i (immutable) prevents any changes. Use -i to reverse.8. Turn on wifi and try play store. Reboot and recheck that it's okay.
If still problem with play store, get Play Store 5.4.1.0 from APKMirror and install. It will update to the current version (5.4.1.2) and then work..
Not working for me either ...
I've matched the google apk versions, converted to system with Titanium Backup, and still end up with the white screen. Youtube works, so the permissions are fine.
So far there only seems to be 1 person able to get Playstore to work (the original poster).
DoLooper said:
This happens also on 2013 Kindle Fire HD and other devices running Fire OS 4.x.x. We fixed it by downgrading Play Services and preventing it from updating.
EDIT 5/17/2015: I see OP has apparently resolved the problem, but maybe this can still help you or others. - You need Busybox Pro. May want a terminal emulator
- This assumes com.google.android.gms-1.apk is in /data/app
1. Install Busybox Pro (needed for the chattr command)
2. Go to APKMirror site and download an older version of Google Play Services, but DON'T INSTALL IT YET.
I'm using v. 7.0.96". It's from March but current Play Store and all google apps work with it, and you can try a later version, uh, later.
For 2013 7" HD the apk is com.google.android.gms-7.0.96_(1785884-034)-7096034-minAPI9.apk. Note: The 3 numbers after the dash (034) matter. Read the info at APKmirror to choose the right one.3. Turn off wifi
4. Uninstall the Play Services update (may need to use file explorer)
5. Install the older Play Services you got.
6. Make sure you have /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk, not gms-2
7. On terminal emulator or from a cmd window run:
Code:
adb shell
su
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
The +i (immutable) prevents any changes. Use -i to reverse.8. Turn on wifi and try play store. Reboot and recheck that it's okay.
If still problem with play store, get Play Store 5.4.1.0 from APKMirror and install. It will update to the current version and then work..
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Well, I've temporarily resolved the problem, upon coming home from a run after everything working and in order, the play store started to force close everytime I tried to open it. Nothing had updated yet and I didn't do anything on the tablet so I'm assuming something happened in the background. I'm going to try your method or freezing the updates to services (although version numbers matched when I came back) and see what the result is. Also I'm going to try to roll back the playstore. So you know if it would be possible to freeze it as well? Upon clearing services catch the playstore then opened and shortly forced closed after. So what ever the issue is seems to have something to do with what's being written to the cache.
bibikalka said:
Not working for me either ...
I've matched the google apk versions, converted to system with Titanium Backup, and still end up with the white screen. Youtube works, so the permissions are fine.
So far there only seems to be 1 person able to get Playstore to work (the original poster).
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See above and watch the updates. It is still not working without issues. It seems to work for a while then it sits I come back and it's acting funny one way or another. I'm going to keep working on this.
AlbusAngelus said:
Well, I've temporarily resolved the problem, upon coming home from a run after everything working and in order, the play store started to force close everytime I tried to open it. Nothing had updated yet and I didn't do anything on the tablet so I'm assuming something happened in the background. I'm going to try your method or freezing the updates to services (although version numbers matched when I came back) and see what the result is. Also I'm going to try to roll back the playstore. So you know if it would be possible to freeze it as well? Upon clearing services catch the playstore then opened and shortly forced closed after. So what ever the issue is seems to have something to do with what's being written to the cache..
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Sorry, I haven't tried freezing so can't say. Seems like that would disable it, and google could still install an update. Anyway, the commands were used throughout the KFSOWI community, and Play Store and all current versions of google apps--gmail, g+, hangouts--have been working fine for several weeks. As I remember, though, I had to open and close some a few times to get past an error saying something like "requires play services update." Anyway, worked a treat!
Caveats: Not sure I'm using same version of google services framework as you, if that would matter. (I'll check shortly.) Also be sure you get the right play services for your device based on those 3 numbers.
EDIT: My Google Services Framework=4.4.4, FWIW.
Couple other thoughts...Play Store rollback sounds like good plan. Maybe Services 6.5.99 just doesn't support current version(?) Also, if you really want to stay on services 6.5.99, you could turn off wifi, move everything back to data and run the following commands, which creates a fake update file and prevents access. (Need ROM toolbox pro)
adb shell
su
touch /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
DoLooper said:
Sorry, I haven't tried freezing so can't say. Seems like that would disable it, and google could still install an update. Anyway, the commands were used throughout the KFSOWI community, and Play Store and all current versions of google apps--gmail, g+, hangouts--have been working fine for several weeks. As I remember, though, I had to open and close some a few times to get past an error saying something like "requires play services update." Anyway, worked a treat!
Caveats: Not sure I'm using same version of google services framework as you, if that would matter. (I'll check shortly.) Also be sure you get the right play services for your device based on those 3 numbers.
EDIT: Google Services Framework=4.4.4, FWIW.
Couple other thoughts...Play Store rollback sounds like good plan. Maybe Services 6.5.99 just doesn't support current version(?) Also, if you really want to stay on services 6.5.99, you could turn off wifi, move everything back to data and run the following commands, which creates a fake update file and prevents access. (Need ROM toolbox pro)
adb shell
su
touch /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.google.android.gms-1.apk
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Click to collapse
Great thoughts exactly what I was thinking in your edit. The fact it's opening then just force closing is making me think that for some reason that version of services is not compatible with the newer version of the store. I Think what I will try to do is first use a newer version of services and freeze it to see if that resolves it If that doesn't work I'm going to try to roll back services and the store and freeze them both. Feel like it's something trivial at this point. Having the newer versions may help keep things compatible longer.
s1urpee said:
whats the command to do this via adb
I have the following 2 packages blocked via ADB
com.amazon.otaverifier
com.amazon.dcp
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I missed this question somehow, and you've probably figured it out by now but just in case it is:
Code:
adb shell
pm block com.amazon.otaverifier
pm block com.amazon.dcp
Do anyone have the drivers I need to install to use ADB on the Fire HD 7? I know I can DL them from the Android SDK pack but I'd rather not go through all of that if I don't have to.
DoLooper said:
EDIT: My Google Services Framework=4.4.4, FWIW.
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Do you know where I can get this version, I fear that this maybe causing an issue as well. So far I'm still having force closes that can almost always be solved by wiping store data and sometimes Google play services. I've tried various combos of play store and playstore services. I did an oopsie in frustration and wiped the framework but after doing a bit of reading I certainly having at least 4.4.2 would be ideal.
dont suppose ya know how to stop the ads that popup when using the tablet do ya ?
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tried Google Services Framework=4.4.4 and now i'm back to check your connection and try again google play msg
So i managed to get my playstore to load and download games just fine and rebooted a few times and still works fine. atm
framework services 4.4.4 playstore is 5.4.12 and services running 7.0.96 1785884-034
4.4.4 framework
AlbusAngelus said:
Do you know where I can get this version, I fear that this maybe causing an issue as well. So far I'm still having force closes that can almost always be solved by wiping store data and sometimes Google play services. I've tried various combos of play store and playstore services. I did an oopsie in frustration and wiped the framework but after doing a bit of reading I certainly having at least 4.4.2 would be ideal.
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Here's a place to get 4.4.4 and a discussion of installing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482894
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s1urpee said:
framework services 4.4.4 playstore is 5.4.12 and services running 7.0.96 1785884-034
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Not sure I follow. Do you mean you're using these framework, playstore and play services versions? Did you run commands I posted to prevent play services from updating? Thanks.
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argrr101 said:
Do anyone have the drivers I need to install to use ADB on the Fire HD 7? I know I can DL them from the Android SDK pack but I'd rather not go through all of that if I don't have to.
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Just google "xda install adb"
In order to prevent Apps installed trough Playstore, just uncheck the "Auto Update" if you click the top right corner at the Google Playstore and also go to settings (Swipe from left to right) and select "Automatic App-Updates" from General tab and disable them.
I'm currently using:
Root with Kingsroot - SU sideloaded
Google Play Store 5.5.8
Google Play Services: 7.0.99 (1809214-034)
Google Play Framwork: 4.0.4-338691
All Apps working (Adsense, Hangouts, Google Search, Calendar etc.)
I also installed Cyanogenmod (11) the HDX (3rd gen) installs successfully, but it laggs badly so it's not that controlable. Had to reset it, maybe it's a hind to play around with those Kernels
Greetings
vismxownz said:
In order to prevent Apps installed trough Playstore, just uncheck the "Auto Update" if you click the top right corner at the Google Playstore and also go to settings (Swipe from left to right) and select "Automatic App-Updates" from General tab and disable them.
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Hi . . . It's not the app updates that are causing the problem, it's play services updating from the version installed by the gaaps package they are using. What gaaps did you install? How long has it been working for you? Thanks.
Related
Hi guys,
I got play store working following the instructions for HDXposed on the fire hdx tablet here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
and installing google services / apps based on these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
combined with instructions here on how to set xbmc as the default launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
and the ability with amber xbmc skin to run android apps from the homescreen (including KFTV Launcher) this is finally shaping up to some goodness.
confirmed working for me, i just followed the instructions in the Second Link posted above only, play store is functioning normally with paid apps showing and installing properly.
IT WORKS!
thanks!!! it works like a charm
Just thought I'd chime in here and confirm also.. Good find
Sent from my SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
[email protected] said:
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
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i had previously installed the store with no luck prior to today. i just installed the apks from the second link above after installing xposed, restarting, and enabling the HDXposed module. The store started right up.
@jljaries42 if you haven't tried already, used titanium backup to uninstall the existing versions then try this method
@nhumber did you already have the first step xposed installed or you skipped it altogether and it's working for you?
[email protected] said:
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
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Followed instructions to a T.. not a newb here but did not work for me.. perhaps you had allready done something else before doing that? When i launch the play store it never opens.. (well opened for a brief second then goes back to launcher)
Worked for me no problem! Even grabbed a few of my emulators from the play store. Thanks.
Working now
Used Titanium to get rid of old google apps/data
Re-installed google apps.
Most important - enable Xposed module - CHECK THE BOX
Reboot gave me a scare - it displayed the FireTV update screen - Installing new software. But no update occurred.
Even then it had 'NO Connection'
Cleared play store data - Then it worked
[email protected] said:
Have any of you attempted to install play store apps before?
These instructions did not work for me. Maybe due to previous install attempts.
Even when I clear data and uninstall the apps then re-install, it still has my account name there and I get 'NO CONNECTION - RETRY"
May have to Reset box again.
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I had had Google play store, framework and services etc... Installed before and it had said no connection. When trying to run play store. Before following the instructions above I had uninstalled all of the Google apps through the amazon settings-apps menu except the one that doesn't show (play services?). That one I installed over the old one using adb install -r package name.apk. and it worked. Have you also enabled 3rd party sources with sqlite editing of the settings.db?
I already had everything installed from my previous attempts I just installed the exposed modules and cleared data on the play store
How is everyone getting around everything saying it isn't compatible?
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Hi, I'm trying to make this work. I installed everything. Installation seems fine. I launch xposed framework. It sees HDXPosed modele BUT using the FTV remote if I click on it to activate I receive a "This module doesnt provide a user Interface" and the module remains inacttive.
If I try to launch Google Play store is appears for a moment then shuts down. I think it depends by the fact the module is not active.
Since I dont have a keyborad right now, is there a way to activate it manually?
Thanks.
Pino.
puppinoo said:
Hi, I'm trying to make this work. I installed everything. Installation seems fine. I launch xposed framework. It sees HDXPosed modele BUT using the FTV remote if I click on it to activate I receive a "This module doesnt provide a user Interface" and the module remains inacttive.
If I try to launch Google Play store is appears for a moment then shuts down. I think it depends by the fact the module is not active.
Since I dont have a keyborad right now, is there a way to activate it manually?
Thanks.
Pino.
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I had to use a mouse to click the box to activate the module.. however i am still where you are
Hold down play and select to reboot the firetv after activating the module.
Sent from my XT1034 using XDA Free mobile app
Thanks,
I did the same but still no luck.
Let's hope in some fix/advice.
Pino.
mastafunk said:
I had to use a mouse to click the box to activate the module.. however i am still where you are
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Ok,
Considering I already had rebooted but I reinstalled using adb install -r all the gapps, rebooted and now it seems to work.
Thank youw and thanks everybody.
wolfchimneyrock said:
Hold down play and select to reboot the firetv after activating the module.
Sent from my XT1034 using XDA Free mobile app
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This works great! Finally this device is starting to come along! I wasnt able to install the module without a keyboard and then i had to power cycle manually from there to get the changes to take effect.
UPDATE: Play store is missing certain apps like Youtube, poweramp full etc =/.. Maybe build.prop edit can resolve
Does the device go to sleep if it is running xbmc as a launcher?
wolfchimneyrock said:
Hi guys,
I got play store working following the instructions for HDXposed on the fire hdx tablet here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
and installing google services / apps based on these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
combined with instructions here on how to set xbmc as the default launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
and the ability with amber xbmc skin to run android apps from the homescreen (including KFTV Launcher) this is finally shaping up to some goodness.
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Click to collapse
Hrodriguez77 said:
Does the device go to sleep if it is running xbmc as a launcher?
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If you follow the procedure on the xbmc wiki it does in fact go to sleep. It is the method i use.
Also adb after rebooting and trying a few different things... i adb install -r all the apk's again and that seemed to do it.
Not sure why it didnt work the first time.
mastafunk said:
If you follow the procedure on the xbmc wiki it does in fact go to sleep. It is the method i use.
Also adb after rebooting and trying a few different things... i adb install -r all the apk's again and that seemed to do it.
Not sure why it didnt work the first time.
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Sorry but what does the -r parameter do for adb install?
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Many have reported issues with google framework on system versions 5.1.X
Google Framework seems to work fine on 5.3.X.X - 12 Aug 2016
Only 4 apps are needed, in most cases newest version is the best option
Google Account Manager
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-account-manager/
Google Services Framework
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-services-framework/
Google Play Services
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/
Google Play Store
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Credit:
-http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603
System version 5.0.1: If you plan to root, just install open gapps using twrp or FlashFire (ARM 5.0.1 micro or smaller)
opengapps.org
How to Use FlashFire App
System version 5.0.0: If you don't take the update to 5.0.1, Google apps are not going to work correctly.
but you can do other things
Disable OTA - Keep SDCard Write Access and Use a Different Launcher *READ BEFORE BOOT by rivethead23
Have a Mac or Linux? see
see Longer Method in post #4
How To Sideload Google Play
(5th Gen Amazon Fire 2015)
Tomsgt has put together a little install bat (Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip)
Now includes Removing Advertising and Blocks Over the Air System Updates (02 Nov 2015)
watch Video here https://youtu.be/j-glxYTY8O8
Required:
PC, Drivers, usb debugging on
Just download to Pc
Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip
MD5: 161C89FCBCB687A81ADA52A993DB52C7
extract files (unzip)
open Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store folder
run 1-Install-Play-Store.bat
follow instructions
reboot
Note: Wait 10 mins or so, before you worry about things not working.
Google play services needs to automatically update, and work things out.
If play store will not open correctly
Reinstall
com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk
More Here
[HOW TO] Install GAPPS without root by powerpoint45
How To Sideload Google Play by Mystiana
How to setup a Google account on Amazon Fire tablet
Fire Phone - How to Install Google Play Store without root by inwisso
Other Google apk versions
apkmirror.com
Errors
see Troubleshooting
Not Working
Google Inbox: version 1.12(101811474) (only version i have tested)
Discussion : Google Inbox by dawithers
03 Oct 2015: current versions I have
Gmail: version 5.6.103338659.release
Google Account Manager: version 4.4.4-1227136 (GoogleloginService.apk)
Google App: version 5.3.23.19.arm
Googgle play services: version 8.1.15 (2250156-230)
Google Services Framework: version 4.4.4.1227136
Google play store 5.9.12
I have had zero issues with playstore.
Playstore loads normally, no "work" issue
Paid apps have installed normally
signing in account, works
2 factor, works
03 Oct 2015: added 1-Install-Play-Store.bat
Troubleshooting
Issue connecting to Google servers try
popoyaya said:
"turn on 2-step authentication. after doing that i happily came across the error “couldn’t sign in: to access your account you must sign in on the web. touch next to start browser sign in.” which i knew would work. case solved for my issue. hope this helps others."
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Store app is showing up as "Play Store | Work".
i think every one with that issue, has a grandfathered free Google Apps Account
If that is the case no fix, but should work fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63833958&postcount=27
if sign in hangs on connecting to servers, you may need to fix permissions for Google Play services
with an adb command
Enable Developer Options
Settings>Device Options>Tap on Serial Numbers several times>You are now Developer
Enable USB Debugging
Setttings>Device Options>Developer Options>Enable ADB>tap on toggle>Enable
Install ADB drivers
Setup adb.exe
Several options for this, one easy way is
[TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.2 by Snoop05
test adb in command prompt type
Code:
adb devices
press enter
should get a code return of something like
G000H404537702CP device
Note: if you get unauthorized, drivers are not correct
If you got a good code return
copy this code in command prompt
Code:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
and enter
there will not be any code return
retry signing in with google account
if play store fails to open reinstall
Google Play (com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk)
Anyone have an idea how to add a second google Account? I use one account for play store and anotherone for g+, hangouts etc...
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open gmail /settings /add account /google
should be options in hangouts also
Once I finally got a 4.4.4 set of framework and account manager apks and ran the adb permission command I was finally able to get my google apps like gmail and chrome to sign in.
The Play Store app immediately crashes right after opening before loading anything.
Google Inbox loads up and displays a list of emails and then crashes.
Hangouts appears to work well so far for messaging. I haven't tried any of the calling features yet.
Chrome, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Books, Keep, Maps, Keyboard, Youtube, Chromecast and Calendar all appear to be working properly. I haven't used any of them extensively yet but they all loaded up and performed some quick basic functions without crashing.
Longer Method
Download ES File Explorer from the Amazon Marketplace. It's free.
Allow Apps from Unknown Sources
Settings>Security>tap toggle>Ok
Download https://mega.nz/#F!AI5n0AaR!Qw-WJrBoCP8bce-so0hzFQ
place on sd card
Install these files
Google Play (com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_(1681564-036)-6603036-minAPI9.apk)
Google Account Manager (GoogleLoginService.apk)
Framework (GoogleServicesFramework.apk)
open with file manager
file manager will ask if you want to install
Rebooting is a good idea.
most likely you will need to grant special permissions for Google Play services
with an adb command see post #2
Done.
sd_shadow said:
try com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk
https://mega.nz/#!pMJVSLgS!r6EiiEvktWFdLTfY2INSeY9WpYoo76YyGCLGFbCqSo4
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I'll try it this afternoon. What should I expect? Does the play store actually function properly?
dawithers said:
I'll try it this afternoon. What should I expect? Does the play store actually function properly?
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Yes everything works
Just install com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk
shouldn't need to wipe, or reboot...
I tried several things before it worked correctly
com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk is the last one I tried, but didn't update Mega folder.
Shadow, many thanks for this useful info and I now have Google Play working on Fire 7.
1, I downloaded the initial Google APKs
2, Installed them but Google Play would not load.
3, Unable to run suggest 'adb devices' command as using Linux and not Wintel platform.
4, installed [ com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk] onto Fire 7
5, Google Play and App install working
I have not tested any other features yet regarding Google Play.
UPDATE:
Not sure if there is a possible bug but when I try to install apps from Google store that I have already paid for I am prompted to pay again. The Google Play on my Fire 7 knows it is myself (it is logged in as me), as it is prompting for my card payment but it is not recognising I have paid for the apps previously.
The two apps I have tested are Google Analytixs and Aqua Mail Pro Key - both apps are not a one time purchase. I can install on as many Android based devices as possible.
google play services wants to update, do i let it?
shiz0id said:
google play services wants to update, do i let it?
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Should be fine to update
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Does Youtube work with Chromecast support?
wws12 said:
Does Youtube work with Chromecast support?
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I can send video from app to my roku 3
using Chromecast button
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What version of fire OS are you guys on? And is there a way to prevent updates? I dont want to let it auto update in case it breaks gapps and I'm hoping for root access to be available sometime.
Thanks to everyone for the files and info. I finally got google apps and the play store working! I think my problem came down to blocking updates from Amazon in my router and google 2-step verification. Once I turned of url blocking of Amazon updates, allowed fire os 5.0.1 to install, and logged into google on another device to confirm the attempted access from the fire was legit it all worked. Hangout calls, google maps, casting to Shield TV all work. Not bad for a $50 tablet. I'm probably going to block the amazon updates again just in case. Thanks again!
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What version of fire OS are you guys on? And is there a way to prevent updates? I dont want to let it auto update in case it breaks gapps and I'm hoping for root access to be available sometime.
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Doesn't seem to work for me installed all the apks needed then ran the adb command and upon adding my account all i get is a white screen and play just closes. Not sure how to fix it.
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Doesn't seem to work for me installed all the apks needed then ran the adb command and upon adding my account all i get is a white screen and play just closes. Not sure how to fix it.
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I tried rebooting?
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I tried rebooting?
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Yeah rebooted a couple times. I installed com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPi9.apk from apk mirror and it worked dunno what caused it. Is the work version of the play store normal?
BaT420 said:
Yeah rebooted a couple times. I installed com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPi9.apk from apk mirror and it worked dunno what caused it. Is the work version of the play store normal?
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Since root has been obtained and an alternative launcher can be installed, as has been mentioned there is really no need to stay on 5.0.0 anymore. I would recommend updating to 5.0.1. However, this procedure can still be applied to 5.0.1 and hopefully it'll prevent any future updates. (As of writing it 5.0.1 is the latest).
The steps are basically as follows:
Enable ADB by going to Settings> Device Options. Keep tapping on the Serial Number field until the Developer options field appears.
Under Developer options Enable ADB
Hook the Fire up to your computer and do the following commands:
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.otaverifier
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
I don't know which of three is the magic one, But you can not longer go to device options > system update. It also never appears to pull down the update in the background.
Rivethread23 - good work and many thanks for this
I know that you have the original Fire 7 with no system update but I wanted to see if any of your commands will work on 5.01. My device is on 5.01 has been in aeroplane mode since purchase, I have been using OTG Ethernet for connectivity and I have not signed into Amazon. Google Play is installed - basically a standalone device on 5.01 with no association with Amazon.
After running the commands and the ADB shell gave a [True State] after each command. Rebooted the device:
System Updates now gives the following error message: [The requested action is not permitted. Check Parental controls settings and try again]. As my device is not associated with Amazon parental controls have not been configured - so I browsed to a few proxy sites and such to confirm no filtering on web browsing etc
I've tried various launchers from Play store and every time the default Fire Launcher kicks back in again.
SD Card issue is still there.
When you tried the System Update button did you get the same error message as me? If so, I wonder if the Adb Shell command to disable OTA works on 5.01 as well?
Update 1: [adb shell pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher] disables the default Amazon launcher. I picked another launcher at random from Google Play. Halo installed and it worked with the default launcher hidden, however using the minimise middle button on the device forces the Parental Control Popup to appear.
So it is possible to hide the default launcher on 5.01 using ADB but it is causing issues. We need a better work around.
Unfortunately this only blocks the update from occurring. I ran into another issue on the 5.0.0 tablet in that I can't get Google play store working. It just says cannot connect. So I don't know if one of the above things broke it. It was getting late so I went to bed. I'll keep plugging at it and see what I can do.
I might finally take both of mine out of the box today, can more people confirm this is working? @Rivethread23, did you get the play store sorted out?
Couldn't wait, dove in. On an out-of-box Fire, running 5.0.0, these do in-fact keep the OTA updates from firing. I have been online, installing apps and customizing the tablet for over an hour with many reboots, no prompts or attempts of an update.
With this, and ads disabled, and the play store turned on we have a usable tablet!
F-Droid works as well, just sideload their APK to get access to lots of software:
https://f-droid.org/repo/org.fdroid.fdroid_96150.apk
Still stuck on Play Store in 5.0.0 *not working* for now.....same problem as OP
I can confirm that the Google Play Services, Login Services, and Framework are (at least partly) working, even though the Play Store is not. I sideloaded Gmail, and it automatically had my info, and downloaded my email.
Wait, I'm confused. In 1 post you say play store is on and working, then you're saying it's not...
Aside from the play store, it sounds like everything else is working fine! Is that correct. I'm asking because I'm thinking about buying a 2nd one of these, only if I can have it working 100% the way I have it now with my tablet, just with the ability to use a different launcher.
With the original 5.0.0 firmware, if you prevented the OTA update to 5.0.1:
+Can change launcher
+Can write to SD from apps
-Can't get Play Store to work (so far, but can manually side-load GApps (Gmail, Hangouts, etc))
In the other thread, people that have gone to 5.0.1:
-Locked to amazon Launcher when using HOME button
-Manual SD writing is disabled
+Google Play Store can be installed and 90% of the GApps work
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The key to take away is that if you get another one, and you do the fix in this thread to prevent OTA updates, you can simply wait til everyone gets things fixed and figured out. You can safely use it and not worry about getting pushed to a firmware that might be even more locked down.
On the other hand, if you're not worried about OTA updates breaking stuff, and want a working store, go to 5.0.1 and follow SD_Shadow's instructions in his thread on that subject.
Hopefully root comes soon and we can fix all these problems properly, but until then it's kinda hit and miss depending on what version you got.
Hope that helps.
Thanks Tufkal was going to post something along those lines but you beat me to it.
Essentially you can prevent updates from further locking down the tablet. Who knows what future updates bring? I'll wait and update as thing warrant.
I have two one on 5.0.0 and another on 5.0.1. While I like being able to use the launcher of my choosing on 5.0.0, the working google store and updated amazon store and apps have me using the 5.0.1 one. I am keeping the other on 5.0.0 until development starts then I'll try my hand at making a ROM.
Your device that is on 5.0.0 Firmware have you signed into Amazon and associated your device? Or is it standalone like mine?
Was on Amazon for a day. Factory reset it and am using it sans Amazon. Mostly using the 5.0.1 one myself.
Yep same here. 5.01 with no amazon sign in.
I've been playing around with the launcher again. Tried changing the hardcoded buttons and also with ADB Shell am force-stop pm disable on com.amazon.firelauncher to stop dependent services, ie hard buttons. All to no avail.
root definitely needed for this
I figured out a way to access some hidden functions within the OS last night. Seeing where this leads after work today Apparently I can cast the screen and access the home function disabled in 5.0.1. Problem is the home function doesn't override the hard coding.
Most interesting is something called Prod and Devo Switch that give "Access Denied" when I try to activate it. Hmmmm........
Here's what I have discovered. It's easier done on 5.0.0 but can be done on 5.0.1. You'll need another launcher like Nova installed. Installed "Anycut" from the google store. It'll let you put a shortcut on the desktop for any "activity". There are alot of items there not normally accessible. You can cast to a Chromcast for example (it works). The reason you need another launcher is the Amazon launcher doesn't support shortcuts I guess as they don't appear. They appear on Nova's desktop when created.
Most interesting is a shortcut called "Prod and Devo Switch" which if you look at the info refers to the "Amazon Device Settings" app.. ( com.amazon.device.settings?). It's separate from the user settings. If you try to access it it will say "Access Denied" on 5.0.1. Or "Permission denied" on 5.0.0. Makes me wonder if what needs to happen the app needs some additional permissions to be run. I was looking through the list of permissions via ADB and there are a number of permission groups that are android.xxxxx. However there are only a few permission groups that are amazon.xxxxx one of which is amazon.permission-group.settings. Listing the settings in the group shows a large list. Maybe using ADB pm grant com.amazon.device.settings the correct permissions could unlock this? Thoughts?
Here's what I got from a logcat when I click on the shortcut in novalauncher:
I/ActivityManager( 454): START u0 {act=android.intent.action.VIEW flg=0x1000000
0 cmp=com.amazon.device.settings/.DevoProdConfigActivity bnds=[300,168][400,310]
} from uid 10017 on display 0
W/ActivityManager( 454): Permission Denial: starting Intent { act=android.inten
t.action.VIEW flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.amazon.device.settings/.DevoProdConfigActiv
ity bnds=[300,168][400,310] } from ProcessRecord{9460965 1138:com.teslacoilsw.la
uncher/u0a17} (pid=1138, uid=10017) requires com.amazon.dcp.permission.DISPLAY_D
EBUG_UI
E/Launcher( 1138): Launcher does not have the permission to launch Intent { act=
android.intent.action.VIEW flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.amazon.device.settings/.DevoPr
odConfigActivity bnds=[300,168][400,310] }. Make sure to create a MAIN intent-fi
lter for the corresponding activity or use the exported attribute for this activ
ity. tag=ShortcutInfo(title=Prod and Devo Switch intent=#Intent;launchFlags=0x10
000000;component=com.amazon.device.settings/.DevoProdConfigActivity;sourceBounds
=300%20168%20400%20310;end id=15 type=Shortcut container=-100 screen=1 rank=-1 c
ellX=3.0 cellY=1.0 spanX=1.0 spanY=1.0 dropPos=null user=UserHandle{0} modelGene
ration=-1) intent=Intent { act=android.intent.action.VIEW flg=0x10000000 cmp=com
.amazon.device.settings/.DevoProdConfigActivity bnds=[300,168][400,310] }
E/Launcher( 1138): java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: starting Inte
nt { act=android.intent.action.VIEW flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.amazon.device.setting
s/.DevoProdConfigActivity bnds=[300,168][400,310] } from ProcessRecord{9460965 1
138:com.teslacoilsw.launcher/u0a17} (pid=1138, uid=10017) requires com.amazon.dc
p.permission.DISPLAY_DEBUG_UI
Tried granting that specific permission to Nova launcher or the Fire launcher but both do the same thing:
com.amazon.firelauncher com.amazon.dcp.permission.DISPLAY_DEBUG_UI <
Operation not allowed: java.lang.SecurityException: Package com.amazon.firelaunc
her has not requested permission com.amazon.dcp.permission.DISPLAY_DEBUG_UI
Maybe someone with more knowledge than I create a program with that permission that calls the intent in question?
Again good work on this
I picked up another new device yesterday morning. OTA updates disabled, Fire OS 5.0, no association to Amazon and connectivity via WiFi. Just like you I got Gmail, YouTube and other Google associated apps to work with the exception of the Play store. It finally let me sign in but comes up every time with the [Connection Retry] error.
I followed your instructions and installed AnyCut - and I have been playing around as I thought it might be possible by using shortcuts to load my Google account onto the device.
Shortcut [Add an account] - and the "Couldn't sign in - google server error" came back so not working for now.
Shortcut [Testing] - allows us to pull up more info on the Fire 7 with the 4 below options
Tablet Information - not working
Battery Information - working
Usage Statistics - working
WiFi Information - working
Shortcut [IP Settings] - gives us advanced WiFi options
A lot of the options try to load or there is a visible presence of starting to load and you can clearly see the device stopping them from loading. Basically we are trying to load Android Apps that are locked down by Fire OS which sits on top of Android.
Other apps with Permission Denied
[Log Manager]
[Crash Manager]
[Metrics Debug UI]
Looks like Amazon do not want us to have access to their inbuilt log files on their device
As I do not have access to Google store I have been using F-Droid for my apps. I have installed APK Extractor and it lists all the current APK's on the Fire 7. What is interesting about this is that there are APK's that where not findable using [AnyCut] but show up in APK Extractor.
Will update more in a bit
Here's an interesting note..... I'm on 5.0.0 and trying to get the Play Store working (I believe that 5.0.0 w/ Play Store is a better avenue to attack than trying to fix the launcher in 5.0.1)
For testing reasons I'm on an older version of the Play Store where the search icon is visible.
On the play store screen where it says no connection with the retry button, I hit the search icon and start typing "clas" It autofilled in clash of clans. Then i did "hang" and I see hangouts dialer. The play store app is communicating it would seem.....
tufkal said:
Here's an interesting note..... I'm on 5.0.0 and trying to get the Play Store working (I believe that 5.0.0 w/ Play Store is a better avenue to attack than trying to fix the launcher in 5.0.1)
For testing reasons I'm on an older version of the Play Store where the search icon is visible.
On the play store screen where it says no connection with the retry button, I hit the search icon and start typing "clas" It autofilled in clash of clans. Then i did "hang" and I see hangouts dialer. The play store app is communicating it would seem.....
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What is the version of your Play APK please? As I have the latest version with no search - but still on 5.0.0
k3ll0gs said:
What is the version of your Play APK please? As I have the latest version with no search - but still on 5.0.0
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I'm trying all kinds, the one i was using for that test I got here:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder,.apk
I'm with you I tried some work arounds on the 5.0.1 tablet but if we can get the play store working on 5.0.0 it seems to offer more opportunities.
Yep same here - it makes more sense to get Play store to work.
I think I might know what the issue is causing and I believe it is down to the Google Service Framework (GSF) on 5.0 not installing correctly and causing the sync issue when trying to connect. I installed [Device ID] app on 5.0 and there is no serial listed for GSF at all - on my 5.1 tablet GSF would load up on the screen and you could view settings but on 5.0 it does not.
When trying to open the Google Play some I found the following error in Logcat [.onClick: b/5160617: Reinitialize account] this relates to the GSF serial not being present. Logs also show permissions and api errors as well. The only
Looking into a GSF workaround if possible. It might be on the wrong track but I am going to see what else I can find out.
I thought I had found a back door into Google signin. Using an App calling [Applications Info] which I used to pull up the GoogleServiceFframework apk. From there I started to play around with the launch options for the applicable services.
Selecting launch on [Legal Services] takes you to Google Sign In - keyboard was not working for this so I had to adb shell input text of my gmail & password. Unfortunately the same old Google error was appearing even after I cleared the cache and re-installed Gapps.
The last screengrab shows that the System Updates on installed Google Service Framework is corrupt and not working properly. I have also launched other Gapps dependent activities from the services in [App Info] and again they either fail to load of abundance of errors. So installation issues for all of the Gapps in one way or another on Fire 5.0
Obviously there is a difference between the 5.0 Rom + 5.01 Rom that is stopping Gapps from working. Due to the amount of errors in Logcat and in Application Info and dependent services not working. My gut is saying that when we have root on 5.0 we have a better chance of getting Gapps working as we will have the ability to play around with not only System files but System commands too.
If anyone has any ideas or what else we could try please chip in.
rivethead23 said:
Hook the Fire up to your computer and do the following commands:
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.otaverifier
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
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running those commands will prevent any future update?
Right now I have 5.0.1 and I'm happy with it, I would like to avoid any bad surprises.
redst said:
running those commands will prevent any future update?
Right now I have 5.0.1 and I'm happy with it, I would like to avoid any bad surprises.
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yes updates would be blocked until you run the unhide commands.
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I have OS 4.5.5.2 with Play Store working well, it does crash occasionally, but it loads and you can download apps from it.
Here's what I did (from memory). I do not have my tablet with me currently to check versions of the Google Play APKs but I believe what I wrote below is correct, I will update later if not. These are pseudo-instructions. You need to be familiar with how to do a variety of tasks of Android (flashing, adb, etc).
A) Follow steps to unlock bootloader and flash stock repacked ROM from that same thread... https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982
B) Flash SuperUser
C) Downloaded the following Google Play APKS:
Google Account Manager: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...google-account-manager-4-4-4-1227136-release/
Google Services Framework: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...gle-services-framework-4-4-4-1227136-release/
Google Play Services: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-030-137749526-android-apk-download/
Google Play Store: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ay-store-7-3-26-k-all-0-pr-144039714-release/
D) Download APKPure https://apkpure.com/apkpure/com.apkpure.aegon
E) Download a new keyboard from APKPure (I used Google GBoard I think)
D) Psuedo commands:
adb shell
su
cd /system/app
rm com.swype.* (these are large files for the keyboard and need to be removed to install Google apps)
E) Push Google Account Manager and Google Services Framework to /system/app (adb push xxx /system/app)
F) adb install Google Play Services & Google Play Store
G) Download the following:
gapps-kk-20150412-minimal-edition-signed.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934554406
Xposed Framework SolarWarez: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64063168&postcount=62
HDXPosed 1.3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
H) Reboot to TWRP and flash gapps-kk-20150412-minimal-edition-signed.zip
I) Install Xposed Framework from SolarWarez
J) Install and activate HDXPosed 1.3
Again, this is from memory as I don't have my tablet with me, but this has Google Play working well (along with Google Play Games) on Fire OS 4.5.5.2. The only issue I've found has to do with Underground apps not showing in the Play Store. I think there must be a way to fix that (it might have something to do with the HDXPosed changes). I will investigate that later...
Stable? What has the stability been like since installing, as you seem to be the only person who has managed it, albeit I am only searching the net . . .
fldash said:
The only issue I've found has to do with Underground apps not showing in the Play Store. I think there must be a way to fix that (it might have something to do with the HDXPosed changes). I will investigate that later...
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You mean the amazon app store? Yes this is just a timing thing... I just got some refurb hdx from woot and noticed that the underground wasn't working on these stores but was on my HDX... so i turned off and on and a day later the approval banner for underground showed and I hit ok and now it shows
Tried it. Play store just keeps crashing.. Couldn't even login. Xposure said it wouldn't install due to lack of space even after deleting Swype.
Does video casting to Chromecast work?
j0vi said:
Does video casting to Chromecast work?
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Seems unlikely ...
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
Some additional steps to the above.
If Google Play is broken, like it was on mine, you can't download the System app remover. I got it from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jumobi...-root-3-6-2019-android-apk-download/download/
(I do not know if that site is safe.)
Download APK to PC, transfer it over USB, and install it with Terminal Emulator.
Also, if you cannot download a File Explorer since Google Play is broken, try some APK like http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...-manager-4-1-6-android-apk-download/download/
(again, no idea if that site is safe.)
and install it via Terminal...
Then finally you can click the Google Play services APK. (Or just install it via terminal since by now you know how to...)
NOTE: if you have TF101 with KatKiss 4.4.4 you can't use the one marked Android 4.4W+, it fails and you will wasting hours of your time like I did - use the Android 2.3 version.
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After spending 3 hours of figuring out all the above details, I still got the "has stopped" popups, because I had created the file names in terminal as gsm instead of gms. Details are important...
I should add that I did get it working, with my manual installations etc. Thanks!
Works for hours, then PlayServices autoupdate... try 2 times.
Im using katkiss 6.0
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
Phew, good to know it wasn't only me. I've been having this Services issue for some time now on the old 4.4.4 KatKiss, googling for it, updated to 6.0.1 but the problem starts as soon as I even try to install Google Play Services in any way (either flashing GAPPS or installing afterwards with an apk). The device works fine without the Services, but then I can't use Google Play...
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
Solution to my problem... But still need to wait until mr. Google decides to solve it
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...t=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5XjF6sPef4
timppu said:
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
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Yes, there are a lot of devices which faced with this issue. The reason why Google Services stopped working is so-called NEON instruction set for ARM chips. Our tablet has Nvidia Tegra 2 chip which does not support such command set! And no, that will not be fixed!
Here's a quote from the forum (bit.ly/2luHVwu):
If this started on or about the 9th it is due to Google putting ARM neon code into the last update. Older ARM chips do not have neon code functionality and are therefore screwed.
My 6 year old Asus TF101 with a Tegra 2 processor was still running like a champ with android 6.0.1 until last week.
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Forget Google, I am on AmazonApp now Shame on you, Google. Also set my search engine back on old Yahoo
ignasigh said:
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
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I was having it stop at the "Checking Connection" step too, realized I was using the 2017 gapps package instead of the 2016 one. Check to see if you're using the correct one. However, I'm still having the "Google Services" issue.
dape16 said:
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
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I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names. UPDATE: sorry, that actually didn't work, in fact, at the moment, no matter what I try, I cannot stop it from updating at some point and having to start all over again...
I rolled back to ASUS 4.0.3 original firmware.
It is working fine for the last 5 days, as long you do not update any of Google apps. The original firmware still has Google Talk pre-installed.
The original firmware is so so slow, when compared with KatKiss 6.0.1 or KatKiss 4.4.4, but at least it is working fine. No FCs at all.
Please note that there are some recent apps that do not work with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3).
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kenpoh said:
I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names.
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Kenpoh, what version of KatKiss?
I found the format of the info in the /data/apps folder different from 4.4.4 to 5.1 to 6.0. I was unable to get things to work with fresh 5.1 ROM flashes so went to 4.4.4 and creating the folder with the "-2.apk" worked in 4.4.4. I think the bottom line is you have to create a folder name that is the same name as the .apk file (with a -2) to "confuse" the auto-update.
Now that I know I can get 4.4.4 to work, I'll see if I can get 5.1 and/or 6.0 to work and share my findings.
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
For 4.4.4, I:
- Downloaded ROM, SU, GAPPS, Google Play Services 10.0.84 from apkmirror.com
- Did a clean flash
- booted up installed ES File Explorer from terminal
- installed GPS 10.0.84
- reboot
- create folder using the "-2"
- reboot
All is well. I let everything update (including Google Play Games) and everything is running just fine.
Exterminator13 said:
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
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Thank you very much for your post. It worked flawlessly!!!
I have a Moto Xoom which is also a Tegra 2 Non-Neon device that is experiencing this Google Play Services issue -
I just had a one-on-one chat with Google support. Since I am running a rooted Moto Xoom (Omni 4.4.4), the only advice Google one-on-one support could provide was to unroot and revert back to Stock (which is 4.1.2. on the Xoom) and/or contact Motorola for support. Google seems to be unwilling to investigate fixes unless folks that are running UNROOTED Tegra2 Non-Neon devices are also experiencing the same issue.
So, if you are running a non-rooted Tegra2 device (like your ASUS TF101's) and are having this issue, please contact Google one-on-one support and let them know via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
Apaco said:
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
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For 6.0, I rebooted after first boot, then the "Skip >" option showed up during the wifi connection setup screen.
Google Maps not working
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Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
Alvera said:
Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
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Things may escalate faster if you try their one-on-one support via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
This worked! Thanks OP. As a bonus tip you can also do this from TWRP: Use the TWRP terminal emulator, switch to /data/app/ and mkdir the aformentioned gms-1 and gms-2 apk dummies.