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Installing GAPPS without safestrap

Hello everyone,
i would like to install gapps (xposed, HDXposed Framework and app already installed) without safestrap (I would like avoid modification of the build.prop and risking bricking my device). However, in the Forum I found only stuff to Flash with the means of the safestrap. Which Version of gapps suits the fireos and where could I download it
Kind regards
dimi5

dimi5 said:
Hello everyone,
i would like to install gapps (xposed, HDXposed Framework and app already installed) without safestrap (I would like avoid modification of the build.prop and risking bricking my device). However, in the Forum I found only stuff to Flash with the means of the safestrap. Which Version of gapps suits the fireos and where could I download it
Kind regards
dimi5
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Hi! First you should root your device, second install ES EXPLORER, third install xposed w w w.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158 and follow this guide w w w.gizmag.com/how-to-install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hd-hdx/30736/

SiulGM said:
Hi! First you should root your device, second install ES EXPLORER, third install xposed w w w.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158 and follow this guide w w w.gizmag.com/how-to-install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hd-hdx/30736/
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Good advice. Better yet:
Install a file explorer, and use the rootkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683 to do the following:
install adb drivers and start Towelroot (consider donations to these fine developers who have helped so much on this board)
You can then install SuperSu and block updates.
With root confirmed, Install exposed frame work and module from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
Then go to http://the-digital-reader.com/2013/10/27/install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hdx/#.U58JISior8Q
and follow the procedure indicated for installing the three Google account apps.
Then download and instali the PlayStore app 4.3.10 from here: http://androidcowboy.com/android-apk-files-download/
Reboot. When you run the playstore app, you will be prompted to sign into your account. If you want other gapps and apps from that page, go ahead and install those too.
Results:
1. Functional Playstore access. Install any compatible apps you like.
2. Your google account will recognize your Kindle device, and track and update your apps.
3. All Amazon functionality and apps undisturbed
I haven't exhaustively tested all Gapps and Amazon features as of this writing, but everything looks trouble free thus far.
Update: No problems after several days of use. The only issue I've seen is that certain GAPPS don't appear on my playstore apps list (Google+ for example) and thus may not get auto updates, requiring manual updates if desired.

dimi5 said:
Hello everyone,
i would like to install gapps (xposed, HDXposed Framework and app already installed) without safestrap (I would like avoid modification of the build.prop and risking bricking my device). However, in the Forum I found only stuff to Flash with the means of the safestrap. Which Version of gapps suits the fireos and where could I download it
Kind regards
dimi5
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HDXposed does not block updates btw. Not yet I believe. Also give us the version and device type please. This forum has 2 devices with many different versions.

Faznx92 said:
HDXposed does not block updates btw. Not yet I believe. Also give us the version and device type please. This forum has 2 devices with many different versions.
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My solution to prevent ota update is to disable, e.g. to rename, the com.amazon.dcp.app. this solution worked for me with the last rooted version. When I execute update manually from preferences, then I get an error.
My config:
Apollo, 14.3.2.3.2
However, until the safestrap is updated I'll wait

Listen, the EASIEST way to install Google's apps & gain access to the Play Store with ROOT achieved on the device, is to SEARCH the forums for the Kindle Free app that was made for the Gen 2 Kindle devices. It was released a few years ago by Stericson, aka Busybox & Busybox Pro developer. He wrote it for his dad's HD & it still works to this day. Just install the apk & select the option to install market. It will download an older version of market & GMS & will then auto update to the latest version. All that is required is root, not a PC or laptop, & it has NEVER given me or the hundreds of KF, KF2 & KFHD users any problems. It also only installs the minimum for a working Play Store & the rest of the apps are either downloaded in the Play Store or can be selected in the app one at a time. It will be older versions, but it works & they will get updated once installed.
Here is the app thread here at XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198

GSLEON3 said:
Listen, the EASIEST way to install Google's apps & gain access to the Play Store with ROOT achieved on the device, is to SEARCH the forums for the Kindle Free app that was made for the Gen 2 Kindle devices. It was released a few years ago by Stericson, aka Busybox & Busybox Pro developer. He wrote it for his dad's HD & it still works to this day. Just install the apk & select the option to install market. It will download an older version of market & GMS & will then auto update to the latest version. All that is required is root, not a PC or laptop, & it has NEVER given me or the hundreds of KF, KF2 & KFHD users any problems. It also only installs the minimum for a working Play Store & the rest of the apps are either downloaded in the Play Store or can be selected in the app one at a time. It will be older versions, but it works & they will get updated once installed.
Here is the app thread here at XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198
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Wow, that's easy, and it's a solution a year and a half old!

As I recall a lot of old methods resulted in a bunch of Amazon services not working so that you had to do this or that and still you had this or that. Easy is not always best, I'd advise following earlgreys method.

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I got widgets working using kindlefree
I was able to get google play store to work using kindlefree but went i pick an app from the store it wont download
Im using aviate as my launcher

50mmlosangeles said:
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I got widgets working using kindlefree
I was able to get google play store to work using kindlefree but went i pick an app from the store it wont download
Im using aviate as my launcher
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Try installing the exposed module there is a link 6 posts up.
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GSLEON3 said:
Listen, the EASIEST way to install Google's apps & gain access to the Play Store with ROOT achieved on the device, is to SEARCH the forums for the Kindle Free app that was made for the Gen 2 Kindle devices. It was released a few years ago by Stericson, aka Busybox & Busybox Pro developer. He wrote it for his dad's HD & it still works to this day. Just install the apk & select the option to install market. It will download an older version of market & GMS & will then auto update to the latest version. All that is required is root, not a PC or laptop, & it has NEVER given me or the hundreds of KF, KF2 & KFHD users any problems. It also only installs the minimum for a working Play Store & the rest of the apps are either downloaded in the Play Store or can be selected in the app one at a time. It will be older versions, but it works & they will get updated once installed.
Here is the app thread here at XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198
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Ok..so will 3rd party apps which rely on Google play services will also work after installing KindleFree

blade22 said:
Ok..so will 3rd party apps which rely on Google play services will also work after installing KindleFree
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So far only one person on this thread reported that they tried the old Kindlefree trick, and it didn't work so well. And, there's this:
conan1600 said:
As I recall a lot of old methods resulted in a bunch of Amazon services not working so that you had to do this or that and still you had this or that. Easy is not always best, I'd advise following earlgreys method.
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If you install google play services properly, then it will work right? Thanks to the nice rootkit tool, my procedure (see upthread) isn't hard to do. Why not try that?
If anyone found that Kindlefree and the exposed module fixes everything, let's hear about it.

earlgrey_44 said:
If you install google play services properly, then it will work right? Thanks to the nice rootkit tool, my procedure (see upthread) isn't hard to do. Why not try that?
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Using the method you laid out works fine, I had play store updating apps I had previously sideloaded while simultaneously downloading an app from Amazon.
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I have the 8.9 HDX on the lastest firmware with prime music. I rooted it, then installed 1Mobile market. Once that was installed I installed the Kindle Free app from the mobile market. Installed play services. Installed Xposed and updated framework and modules. Once that was done play store updated and I installed the following google apps, google+, google hangouts, youtube, google drive and I have had no problems. All google and amazon services work. I can download, install and update apps from amazon or play store.

earlgrey_44 said:
So far only one person on this thread reported that they tried the old Kindlefree trick, and it didn't work so well. And, there's this:
If you install google play services properly, then it will work right? Thanks to the nice rootkit tool, my procedure (see upthread) isn't hard to do. Why not try that?
If anyone found that Kindlefree and the exposed module fixes everything, let's hear about it.
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Kindle free works just fine. I expect people to have a little knowledge about what they need to do & don't expect to have to spell out every last detail. I have never used anything BUT Kindle Free with the exposed module for Gapps (well, when I am away from my PC that is), the rest of the time I use a script & wget to grab a gapps package & install it to my device via ADB.
I have had GAPPS on the latest update since installing the update & have had ZERO issues. Just make sure you boot after installing the framework & first four apps, then again after installing Market & the market update. After that you can sign in & after your third reboot, PS & GSF/GSM will update itself.

GSLEON3 said:
Kindle free works just fine. ...
I have had GAPPS on the latest update since installing the update & have had ZERO issues. Just make sure you boot after installing the framework & first four apps, then again after installing Market & the market update. After that you can sign in & after your third reboot, PS & GSF/GSM will update itself.
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Slick! Good stuff...

Hi guys,
Is the instructions in post #3 the same for Canadian Kindle Fire HDX devices? Is there a difference?

Updated to 13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720
GSLEON3 said:
Kindle free works just fine. I expect people to have a little knowledge about what they need to do & don't expect to have to spell out every last detail. I have never used anything BUT Kindle Free with the exposed module for Gapps (well, when I am away from my PC that is), the rest of the time I use a script & wget to grab a gapps package & install it to my device via ADB.
I have had GAPPS on the latest update since installing the update & have had ZERO issues. Just make sure you boot after installing the framework & first four apps, then again after installing Market & the market update. After that you can sign in & after your third reboot, PS & GSF/GSM will update itself.
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Looking forward to following the steps in this thread to root and install Kindle Free. Main reason is to use Google Keep and install xposed for split screen functionality. I just came out of airplane mode after a month and am updated. I am a Prime member and was expecting to see prime music on the menu. It wasn't there. Mayday told me that it would come to me shortly but didn't give me any indication as to how long it would take.
Question - If I root and block updates with Towelroot now, does that mean I can't ever use the Prime Music feature? That's a big one for me. If I do wait for it, will that ruin my chances of rooting?
BTW - you xda developers provide a great service and I am a happy donator.

rootnooby said:
Looking forward to following the steps in this thread to root and install Kindle Free. Main reason is to use Google Keep and install xposed for split screen functionality. I just came out of airplane mode after a month and am updated. I am a Prime member and was expecting to see prime music on the menu. It wasn't there. Mayday told me that it would come to me shortly but didn't give me any indication as to how long it would take.
Question - If I root and block updates with Towelroot now, does that mean I can't ever use the Prime Music feature? That's a big one for me. If I do wait for it, will that ruin my chances of rooting?
BTW - you xda developers provide a great service and I am a happy donator.
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The new music service appears to be a downloadable app and would thus be unaffected by root. FWIW, if future Amazon updates are desired, I'll be surprised if unrooting, receiving the updates, and rerooting won't be easily doable options.

Yeah, I cannot answer this. I have never blocked updates. I use a different method to force updates to always fail at install time.
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Working Playstore

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:
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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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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.

Installing Google Framework/Playstore without Root 5th Gen Amazon Fire 7in 2015 ONLY

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
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

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
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

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!

hybrid9 said:
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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{
"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"
}
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

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.

BaT420 said:
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?
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

sd_shadow said:
I tried rebooting?
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk
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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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seems normal to me
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

FireTV-Settings 3.0 Mod Root works on Tank and Mantis without Amazon Launcher

!! deprecated !!

0815hoffi said:
FireTV-Settings 3.0 Mod Root works on Tank and Mantis without Amazon Launcher
based on https://github.com/rainman74/FireTV-Settings/releases
install as normal APK.
Root is needed.
NewSettingsGerRoot.apk = German
NewSettingsEngRoot.apk = English
FireTV-SettingsGer.zip = Android Studio Zip German
FireTV-SettingsEng.zip = Android Studio Zip English
Feel free to customize it for whatever works best for you! ...
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Ok so the apk file is unnecessary with root since the zip is in charge of that correct? This is actually interesting considering that the Amazon Launcher being disabled with root therefore losing functionality to accessing settings unless you were to use adb commands.
Edit: the apk was supposed to be installed, works 100%

Skel40 said:
Ok so the apk file is unnecessary with root since the zip is in charge of that correct? This is actually interesting considering that the Amazon Launcher being disabled with root therefore losing functionality to accessing settings unless you were to use adb commands.
Edit: the apk was supposed to be installed, works 100%
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Questions...
So does the Zip need to be flashed?
Then install the APK?
Is the Amazon launcher disable by doing this, or do I have to disable that myself?
Can you easily remove it?

The Zip file is for customize.
SourceCode for Android Studio.
You must disable it .

OK so disable
com.amazon.tv.launcher
?
1. install APK
2. Flash zip ( for customize if you want)
3. disable launcher
The zip, what does it modify and how do you go back?
Sorry for the questions, just want to know what to expect if i have an issue...

Install other Launcher.
For mantis maybe you need FTVLaunchX to start the alternate Launcher.
#adb shell pm disable com.amazon.tv.launcher
Install apk to access the settings without amazon Launcher.
The Zip the SourceCode to build apk.
I hope it is understandable now

Thanks bro, this works perfect with ATV Launcher 0.1.2 now i can access amazon built-in apps on 4k stick.

Thanks for this.
Couple of queries:
Lots of icons on my custom launcher. But all start off at sleep. Is this normal? If so why so many icons?
The command to disable the amazon launcher is not working and I do have root. Any ideas?
Edit: Not to worry about the above. I found a new version that gives me just the one icon
Also found the instructions to delete the amazon launcher so that is good.
Only problem that some might have is installing new apps from the amazon marketplace (or whatever they call it).
Any ideas about how to do this?

Use this Version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82368799&postcount=1
Amazon Market is not working.
You must sideload the apps.
Also you can push the apps over the Amazon Website to your Stick.
App Updates should be installed automatic.

0815hoffi said:
Use this Version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82368799&postcount=1
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Thanks for that.
I manage a lot of these sticks. Most I know the Amazon accounts for so will use the web site to push to them if they request new apps.
I will ask for the other account details but if they wont provide them I will send them to the website to install themselves if they want new apps.
It seems Amazon pushed out a new prime Video app today (or I was told about it today) that asks it you want to install it.
Was told it no longer works with this setup if it is installed. Was fine yesterday and no prompt to update then.
Might be a problem with the Prime Video app in general and not this setup, but all my sticks are running these fixes now.
Just tested on one and it is true. Trying to open Prime Video does nothing. Tried both the icons for it (one never worked but now both do not).
Will see if I can roll it back (once I find the original apk).
Thanks for this. So nice not to see the Amazon Launcher at all now.

Guide: How to use OnePlus dialer with call recording in OnePlus 8T/Nord

Hey everyone!!
Greetings from my side. We were trying hard to get 100% working oneplus dialer and messaging app in oneplus 8t. and Yes, We have successfully done it.
I am very happy to share the guide with you all
WITHOUT ANY ROOT METHOD: (Thanks to some anonymous help for non-rooted )
- oos11 required
-Please download this OnePlus Dialer: Link
-Install it and open it, set as default.
-Give all required permissions only.
-Enjoy guys, this dialer app has no bugs at all.
-If you want to use OnePlus contacts and message app please download them from old method below, these two has 1 minor bug which is not noticeable in daily life, So enjoy them at fullest without rooting your device.
Root methods below:
Requirements:
- oos11
-Root
-Magisk
- OnePlus Apps v1.0 Module
-Your own responsibility before following the all steps
To root your device with magisk please follow this amazing guide by @DroidFreak32 :
- https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/guide-how-to-root-oneplus8t-kb2001-t4178675
NEW METHOD(Recommended): Big thanks to @shadowstep for your contribution and providing us this amazing module.
1. Download OnePlus Apps v1.0 Module from the above link.
2. Open Magisk App and select it to flash.
3. You will get Option which app you want to install from all three apps(Contacts, Dialer, and Messaging).
Because few users do not want to install all of them together and only want to install a particular app.
4. You can select them using volume keys: Volume Up for Yes, Volume Down for No. (Refer Screenshot for better understanding).
{
"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"
}
5. Reboot and voila, Apps has been installed successfully.
6. Please make them default apps and give all required permissions.
7. Clear Catch for dialer/messages/contact app before using them.
8. You are ready to go. Thank you.
Points to be noted:
-These apps are not permanently stored in the system storage because we cannot write in the android 11 system, So do not remove/disable magisk. Wait for TWRP to come up.
- No need to disable Module while doing OTA.
-You will not face any issues while using these apps. Reboot will not remove these apps unless you remove/disable the magisk module manually.
- If OnePlus dialer comes with your 8T and call recording is locked in your country, please download this app and enable it without even rooting your device. (This point is not for google dialer users).
- Same as other OnePlus phones, you can see the recording files in the dialer settings itself (Find out screenshots below) OR
Path: android/data/com.oneplus.communication.data/files/Record/PhoneRecord
OLD METHOD:
Please download the required dialer apk from this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1814cAPa4y1yP2lJfvIQwkZTmoajxuEXi?usp=sharing
If you need messaging and contact app as well. I have shared it in the above link.
- Download the Busybox Module in magisk
Open the hamburger menu again like before, then head to "Downloads." In the search bar, do a search for the term "busybox" to locate the next module for this guide. Tap the download arrow once, then go to "Install" to start the install process. Once finished, tap the back arrow to return to the previous screen.
-Download the App Systemizer Module
In the search bar for the "Downloads" section, do another search for the term "app systemizer," then repeat the process like before to get the module installed. Once this one finishes installing, you can go ahead and hit the "Reboot" button at the bottom to restart your device.
-Install the Terminal App
To use the App Systemizer module you downloaded in Step 3, you'll first need to access a terminal. The module is entirely command-line based, which is why you also needed the Busybox module — it allows you to use more advanced commands with superuser permissions.
Play Store Link: Termux
-Store the dialer in some of your specific location which is provided in the above google drive link.
-Systemize the OnePlus Phone App
Open the Termux app, then type in the command below, followed by: (Please do not use " in all steps below commands)
1. "su"
When you're prompted to do so, tap the "Grant" option to give Termux full superuser privileges to your system.
2. Now that your superuser permissions have been granted, type in the next command followed by enter.
"systemize"
This command will immediately launch the App Systemizer module interface for the first time. This is easily the best way you can turn any user-installed app into a system app with minimal effort.
3. Choose option 3 only which is via .apk (Choice 1 & 2 not working in our 8T). Choice 3 was the best way to make the dialer work in 8T.
4. Now give the apk location. For me, I have placed the apk directly into storage. Enter the following line.
"/storage/emulated/0/Phone_Dialer.apk"
5. Now type 2 to install to /system/priv-app and then reboot the device.
6. Please make oneplus dialer as default phone dialer. It is very important step.
7. Now app has installed successfully. Please disable google dialer for now.
8. Please give all permissions to oneplus dialer from phone settings(calls logs,contacts,files and media,microphone, phone,SMS)
If you are facing any issue in using systemizer app, please prefer this link . This link also contains screenshots for first few steps.
If you have followed all the steps carefully, You will have a working oneplus dialer with call recording. You can enable call recording from dialer settings.
I am attaching the screenshots for your reference and I will keep updating the guide for better understanding, so please do not create multiple guides with the same steps.
It is 100% tested and working fine. If you will face any bug, Please let everyone know in the comments below.
Telegram: t.me/OnePlus8T5G
Special thanks to: @sansanc , Abhay Singh Gill, KunalShah and @Bewildered Wolf

It works folks! No way i would keep using google dialer. Everything works, even recording. Great stuff!

All working here

App systemize is working for you? Mine wasn't showing apps

I successfully enabled call recording using jOnePlus Tools. No root required, no steps. Just hit the enable switch. Is this different somehow?
Also, shouldn't this guide be in the ONEPLUS 8T GUIDES, NEWS, & DISCUSSION section?

Not working on my KB2007 TMO version

zeusofyork said:
App systemize is working for you? Mine wasn't showing apps
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Yes, that's why you need to install via .apk. Very easy, you don't even need to start systemize interactively, just do: stemize -d /storage/emulated/0/contacts.apk
Substitute contacts.apk for another name/apk.
BTW, this magisk module has been discontinued. So the app list bug won't be fixed, unless soneone picks the development up.
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jwarrior319 said:
Not working on my KB2007 TMO version
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What steps did you do? What happens?

sansanc said:
Yes, that's why you need to install via .apk. Very easy, you don't even need to start systemize interactively, just do: stemize -d /storage/emulated/0/contacts.apk
Substitute contacts.apk for another name/apk.
BTW, this magisk module has been discontinued. So the app list bug won't be fixed, unless soneone picks the development up.
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What steps did you do? What happens?
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I just dont ever get the call recording option. My tmo one came preinstalled with the oneplus dialer as well. I haven't found any combination of things to make it work. I even tried the google dialer mod

Was waiting for this. Will try and report back ?
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jwarrior319 said:
I just dont ever get the call recording option. My tmo one came preinstalled with the oneplus dialer as well. I haven't found any combination of things to make it work. I even tried the google dialer mod
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It's a region thing as far as i know. Even global models might not have it.

Thanks for trying. We have tested it and it's working fine. If anyone have want to add some points please share your feedback. I will add it in the guide.

AlwaysLucky said:
I successfully enabled call recording using jOnePlus Tools. No root required, no steps. Just hit the enable switch. Is this different somehow?
Also, shouldn't this guide be in the ONEPLUS 8T GUIDES, NEWS, & DISCUSSION section?
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Did you have OnePlus dialer or Google dialer ?

zeusofyork said:
App systemize is working for you? Mine wasn't showing apps
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as sansanc said. You have to choose .apk choice 3. First two options will not work to show app list in 8T.

jwarrior319 said:
I just dont ever get the call recording option. My tmo one came preinstalled with the oneplus dialer as well. I haven't found any combination of things to make it work. I even tried the google dialer mod
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Download joneplustools from the playstore! It allows you to enable call recording in the oneplus dialer

zeusofyork said:
Download joneplustools from the playstore! It allows you to enable call recording in the oneplus dialer
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This only works if you already have OnePlus dialer installed.

Shavi_Suri said:
This only works if you already have OnePlus dialer installed.
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He said in his post that his phone, like mine, came with the oneplus dialer... We're both on T-Mobile and that is why we have it. Sooooooo yes.... It will.

zeusofyork said:
He said in his post that his phone, like mine, came with the oneplus dialer... We're both on T-Mobile and that is why we have it. Sooooooo yes.... It will.
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Yes...

zeusofyork said:
He said in his post that his phone, like mine, came with the oneplus dialer... We're both on T-Mobile and that is why we have it. Sooooooo yes.... It will.
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Sweet it works.

For call recording, i use the apk from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/app-enable-call-recording-boot-t3634292
Now, i couldn't find an alternative for systemize. Android 11 comes with /system read only. Remounting it read-write doesn't work. That means that you just can't manually copy the .apk to /system/priv-app like before. That's why apps like Link2SD don't work anymore. So i think we are stuck with systemize.
If you disable systemize on magisk, the apps you installed with it, will disappear. But will appear again if re-enabling it. Reboot needed. If you delete the module, the apps will be gone for good.
Not sure about this, but i think magisk modules need to be disabled when udating the ROM. Otherwise, it boot loops/freezes. So, don't forget about that.
Messages with a dark background also works. Including blocking settings, but it needs to be a system app for that.
Contacts also works, But importing/exporting don't. Call logs permision can't be set. And permissions can't be edited manually because /system is read only.
Maybe a custom kernel can override this read only limitation?
We need for Oneplus to put these apps on play store!

sansanc said:
For call recording, i use the apk from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/app-enable-call-recording-boot-t3634292
Now, i couldn't find an alternative for systemize. Android 11 comes with /system read only. Remounting it read-write doesn't work. That means that you just can't manually copy the .apk to /system/priv-app like before. That's why apps like Link2SD don't work anymore. So i think we are stuck with systemize.
If you disable systemize on magisk, the apps you installed with it, will disappear. But will appear again if re-enabling it. Reboot needed. If you delete the module, the apps will be gone for good.
Not sure about this, but i think magisk modules need to be disabled when udating the ROM. Otherwise, it boot loops/freezes. So, don't forget about that.
Messages with a dark background also works. Including blocking settings, but it needs to be a system app for that.
Contacts also works, But importing/exporting don't. Call logs permision can't be set. And permissions can't be edited manually because /system is read only.
Maybe a custom kernel can override this read only limitation?
We need for Oneplus to put these apps on play store!
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Thanks for the valuable feedback on this. Will pin this comment and will update the guide.

Thanks for this! I gave up after seeing that Terminal systemizer App list wasn't showing up, didn't think on trying to install an apk directly
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