For those of you who've followed the instructions here to get GApps working on a rooted Fire TV 2, but have been frustrated that it won't work, I figured out what was missing. It appears the issue is that the newer releases of Open Gapps isn’t installing everything that it’s supposed to be installing. So this guide lays the foundation of everything you need to get to make it work, but there are some additonal steps to take and additional files to sideload to finish the job and get the Play Store running on your Fire TV 2.
First, instead of downloading a -leanback verison of the Play Store, download the newest one that has the [8] designation stating that it’s for Android TV. This is ideal for the Fire TV – for me, it works great. At the time of writing the version I used was Google Play Store 7.5.08.M-xhdpi [8], only a few days old. You also don’t run into the issue of some services not working because the .apk has been resigned.
Secondly, you’ll need some additional tools:
lzip, which you can download here (Windows, other versions are available here – to make it work easier I copied lzip.exe to C:\windows\system32)
7zip, which you can download here (choose the version of your choice, if you’re using Linux you don’t need it since you can just use tar)
Follow the guide up to step 8 and then stop. Before you proceed you’ll need to sideload the missing files.
First, on your PC, extract the Open Gapps .zip file. Inside it go into the Core folder. In here are two apps that are missing that are in .lz format: gmscore-arm64.tar.lz and gsflogin-all.tar.lz. This is where you open a command line and navigate to where you have extracted your Gapps folder. Use lzip.exe to extract the files:
Code:
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170218\Core>lzip -d gmscore-arm64.tar.lz
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170218\Core>lzip -d gsflogin-all.tar.lz
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170218\Core>
If it works properly you won’t see any other feedback. Now you have the same two files, but now they’re .tar files. Use 7-zip to extract them – I just right-clicked on them in Windows Explorer, selected “7zip -> Extract here” for each one. Now you have two folders named gmscore-arm64 and gsflogin-all.
Inside those folders you need the following files:
\gsflogin-all\nodpi\priv-app\GoogleLoginService\GoogleLoginService.apk
\gmscore-arm64\nodpi\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libAppDataSearch.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libNearbyApp.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libWhisper.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libconscrypt_gmscore_jni.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libgcastv2_base.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libgcastv2_support.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libgmscore.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libgoogle-ocrclient-v3.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libjgcastservice.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libleveldbjni.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libsslwrapper_jni.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libtango_utility_lib.so
\gmscore-arm64\common\priv-app\PrebuiltGmsCore\lib\arm64\libwearable-selector.so
Sideload all of them to your Fire TV, the same as you did in step 8 for Phonesky.apk.
Now, continue with step 9. When you get to step 12, I’ll bet that there isn’t a /system/priv-app/Phonesky/Phonesky.apk file to delete, and when you try to do step 13 you’ll get an error saying that the directory doesn’t exist. That’s because Open Gapps didn’t install it at all in the first place! Time to make the directories yourself so that you can upload the files. Perform these commands:
Code:
mkdir /system/priv-app/Phonesky
mkdir /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService
mkdir /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore
mkdir /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib
mkdir /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64
Now, just like step 12, copy all of the files to their proper locations:
Code:
cp /sdcard/Phonesky.apk /system/priv-app/Phonesky/
cp /sdcard/GoogleLoginService.apk /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/
cp /sdcard/PrebuiltGmsCore.apk /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/
cp /sdcard/libAppDataSearch.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libNearbyApp.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libWhisper.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libconscrypt_gmscore_jni.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libgcastv2_base.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libgcastv2_support.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libgmscore.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libgoogle-ocrclient-v3.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libjgcastservice.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libleveldbjni.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libsslwrapper_jni.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libtango_utility_lib.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
cp /sdcard/libwearable-selector.so /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/lib/arm64/
Now, do step 14 to change the permissions for all of them:
Code:
chmod 644 /system/priv-app/Phonesky/Phonesky.apk
chmod 644 /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/GoogleLoginService.apk
chmod -R 644 /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/
(The difference in the last one gets all of the files at once, rather than you having to do them individually.)
Now, continue with Step 15 to cleanup the files you uploaded. From here on out it should be smooth sailing. When I rebooted and opened up the Play Store (I used ES File Explorer, but you can sideload AppStarter if you’d like) it popped right up and let me log in! I used the "adb shell input tap 1800 1000" command to do the phantom mouse click referred to in step 3.
I’ve successfully downloaded and run games purchased. Play Games works and my cloud saves from my phone sync to the Fire TV! I had trouble getting Play Music to work, though, not sure what’s up with that, but I’ll figure it out later. Hope this helps y’all out!
To give credit where credit is due, the two posts I got the information from to piece together what was missing were:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...ator-does-not-come-with-play-store-for-api-23
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-rpi/vH_xwFFjOVM
My comment in the aftvnews post can be found here. My apologies for those of you who aren't rooted, can't root, and find this information useless.
I followed all the steps mentioned but the google play app stills crashing up at start, just show a black screen for a while (1 second) and then back to the fire starter app, I tried with different versions of the PlayStore but all results in the same behavior. These are the version of files that I used:
Google play store: 7.5.08.M-xhdpi [8] [PR] 146162341
Gapps: open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170304
Xposed framework and installer: XposedInstaller_3.1.1 / HDXPosed-1.3 / xposed-v87-sdk22-arm64
After a look on the system apps I noticed that the google play service not appear on, I proceeded to installed it (Google Play Service Android TV 10.2.98 (846-146496160)) and also the XInstaller module from XPosed and then all worked fine, I hope that this little info helps to others
Is just the arm64 open gapps package incomplete? The regular arm version seemed to work fine on a fire tv stick with 5.0.5.
@ guyHalestorm and @lochy 19 You guys freaking rock. Was stuck on this since yesterday and couldln't give up until fixed, it is now. I followed everything in the first post, still kept showing a screen for a second and going back to home, did what Lochy19 mentionned and everything works fine !
Just curious, has anyone tried other versions of the open Gapps, ie the android tv, or the micro verions rather then the nano. Thinking those in particular the Android tv version might get the files installed. Not sure if these versions were available at the time the Guide was written as it was over a year ago
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Lochy19 said:
Edit: After a look on the system apps I noticed that the google play service isn´t showed on, then I proceed to installed it (Google Play Service Android TV 10.2.98 (846-146496160)) and also the XInstaller module from XPosed and then all works fine, I hope that this little info helps to others [/B]
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Where exactly should that be installed just in /system/priv-app/ ? or does it need is own folder as well?
I followed all the steps mentioned i success!!!
I followed all the steps mentioned i success!!!
nujackk said:
Just curious, has anyone tried other versions of the open Gapps, ie the android tv, or the micro verions rather then the nano. Thinking those in particular the Android tv version might get the files installed. Not sure if these versions were available at the time the Guide was written as it was over a year ago
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Where exactly should that be installed just in /system/priv-app/ ? or does it need is own folder as well?
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I installed the google play services normally, without make it a system app, and works fine.
What happens if when you "just right-clicked on them in Windows Explorer, selected “7zip -> Extract here" it says cannot open file as archive. I'd love to do this, but I'm stuck trying to extract the files from the individual .lz file.
@LocoMexican
Read OP
First lzip it
Kramar111 said:
@LocoMexican
Read OP
First lzip it
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If you haven't guessed, I'm a novice at best, an old 70 year old man at worst (which I am). Still, just to be sure I researched to make sure my understanding of OP is the same as yours. Best I can tell from my research, it means "Original poster, to be precise...the one who made the thread..." Sometimes I skim instead of read. Thanks for your input, and I'll have another go at this. Loco
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If you haven't guessed, I'm a novice at best, an old 70 year old man at worst (which I am). Still, just to be sure I researched to make sure my understanding of OP is the same as yours. Best I can tell from my research, it means "Original poster, to be precise...the one who made the thread..." Sometimes I skim instead of read. Thanks for your input, and I'll have another go at this. Loco
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May be i am wrong
OP may also mean Opening Post or Original Post. No?
Can someone just provide the finished files we need to use please? I want to STRANGLE people who use lz. Wow I've spent like more than an hour messing around with trying to decompress this file and haven't gotten anywhere on either Mac or Windows.
PhoenixMark said:
Can someone just provide the finished files we need to use please? I want to STRANGLE people who use lz. Wow I've spent like more than an hour messing around with trying to decompress this file and haven't gotten anywhere on either Mac or Windows.
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Rename files (forum's restrictions)
open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170316.zip.001.zip = open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170316.zip.001 and so on (for FTV 2 Gen)
open_gapps-arm-5.1-nano-20170318.zip.001.zip = open_gapps-arm-5.1-nano-20170318.zip.001 and so on (for FTV 1 Gen)
Thank you kramar111 !!!!
Well all mine does is crash. I can't make heads or tails out of what Lochy19's post means (the edit) in post #2. Sounds like another program is being installed. Can someone state that post in a clearer way?
Re-reading helps. Got it figured out and have those pesky files in their own little folder. Now, I can't "push" with my computer. Had this issue when I got started with the first thread on installation of Play Store referenced here. Did enough reading to find a post about aftv1 having issues with SD card and d/loaded a bueller sdcard fix. I have a AFTV1. Ran it and was then able to push to the sdcard, and finish the installation. Now I'm having the same issue pushing to the sdcard, and the bueller sdcard fix doesn't seen to do the trick. Maybe it's the computer I'm using, and as before, maybe it is operator error. Regardless, thanks for your suggestion about read OP. It really did help. Thanks again for your input, and for any thoughts you may have on the sdcard push issue.
PhoenixMark said:
Thank you kramar111 !!!!
Well all mine does is crash. I can't make heads or tails out of what Lochy19's post means (the edit) in post #2. Sounds like another program is being installed. Can someone state that post in a clearer way?
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Sure, no problem, I followed all the steps explained on the first post, but I had the opening issue (black screen for few seconds and then back to the launcher), then I installed the google play service and this fixed up the problem, the google play store opened without problems, I completed the sign in process and the available apps was showed, seems to be a problem with the gapps package or the version of google play service that it have (if has one), but the problem is corrected with the normal installation of the google play service, the specific version is on my first comment.
There is the missing APK that must be installed: Google Play Service Android TV 10.2.98 (846-146496160), I downloaded it from apkmirror website.
Well it seems to be working on Android TV and Fire OS. So you need the AFTV guide, post 1 and 2 from this thread, and post 13 for the files if you can't get them un lz'd.
Now I just have to figure out how to get recommendations working on the home screen of Android TV. I thought just logging in to Google would do it.
Kramar111 said:
Rename files (forum's restrictions)
open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170316.zip.001.zip = open_gapps-arm64-5.1-nano-20170316.zip.001 and so on
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Will need the arm version of this files for those that want to try it on a FTV1. Since FTV1's & FTVS1's processors are not the 64-bit type. Just saying...
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If anybody gets this working on a FTV1. Please share the working ARM files you created. Thanks...
SUCCESS!!!! Finally, it's installed on my AFTV1. After installing the Google Services mentioned in post 2 by Loche19, I have been able to use AppStarter and run Google Play, log in and actually download an app which worked when I tested it. Thanks to all who helped me. The best direction was "read OP". Really, if you just skim over the how-to, you'll miss something. Another caution, if you have a AFTV1 like me, be careful about downloading files for this project. I only had success with the regular arm versions and NO success with arm64 version. Different o/s. Thanks again.
By replying in thread named " GApps on Fire TV 2 5.2.4.0 Rooted" i don't even think about FTV 1 Gen
Files for FTV 1 Gen added
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this is an easy pease guide to install Ubuntu with working Busybox on your samsung galaxy Tab 10.1
Requirements:
A rooted device (there are lots op threads on xda on how to root your 10.1)
after rooting download Ubuntu installer Free
the second app you need to download is busybox installer
and third you will need to download and install android-vnc you will need this to view the ubuntu after instalation
and then last but not least you can download a overclocking kernel to make things work smoother. there is a thread in xda about this.
and then download the setcpu.apk file. search it on google.
If you have any trouble finding the correct apps and kernels please post in your reply and I will give you the links to the kernels I am using uploaded by myself for you to download
Okay so lets get this party started
okay so after rooting your device install the Ubuntu Installer Free and follow the promts. it is an easy to use app which guides you to 3 downloads. the first download is the ubuntu.sh file. and then there are two links to download the ubuntu image. If you want a light (not good looking) version of ubuntu download the smaller image (the second option of the downloads).
If you want the gnome (sexy looking ubuntu) download the third option.
while you are downloading the files GO AHEAD and install the BusyBox installer app. then choose the 1.18.4 version and install it into you system/bin directory. it will give you the directory in a list to choose. once thats done install the same version again but in the system/xbin directory.
while you wait for ubuntu installer to download the images for you go ahead and search for that nifty overclock kernel. make sure IT IS NOT the one from zedomax because then you will have no screen rotate ability. look for an overclock kernel that has ov_oa in its description. once again post in this thread if you are having troubles and i will upload my kernel.
So after ubuntu installer has downloaded files go ahead and extract them into the /sdcard/ubuntu folder (you will have to create the folder)
after you have extracted the files into /sdcard/ubuntu folder (this directory is in the root of your tab. you do not have to create a folder in the root saying /sdcard/ubuntu. you can just make a folder named Ubuntu and drop the files in there.
so after plainc the files into the Ubuntu folder go to you terminal on your device. if you dont have a terminal you can download it from the market for free. its called android terminal.
in the terminal tipe the following
su
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
if you have correct busybox installed you will get a prompt that asks you for the screen size. make the screen size 1280x800
then IF it gives you a choise between lightlinux or Gnome. select option 2. gnome
after that done open android vnc and set the following
name: ubi
password: ubuntu
adress: localhost
port: 5900
and then select connect.
and congratulations. everything was perfect. if not. pm me or reply in this thread for support.
Have you test it on Galaxy Tab 8.9
Hi. it will work on the galaxy Tab 8.9. just follow the same steps and make sure your device is rooted. as for the overclocking on the 8.9 I am not sure what the steps are
Was just wondering how much space does an installation like that take up? And will an Ubuntu install like that actually support everything that "normal" Ubuntu does (for instance compiling python, c, etc. on the device?). What about programs that work with Ubuntu on a PC, will they work on the Tab as well?
it takes up to 4gig of your storage. the ubuntu for the tab is ubuntu 10 Gnome. so everything works as normal ubuntu 10 would work. python and all those compiling programs will work. if you connect a mouse and keyboard to you tab it would work the same way as it would on a pc.
llewelyn12 said:
it takes up to 4gig of your storage. the ubuntu for the tab is ubuntu 10 Gnome. so everything works as normal ubuntu 10 would work. python and all those compiling programs will work. if you connect a mouse and keyboard to you tab it would work the same way as it would on a pc.
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Nice, will give it a try to see if I can get some of my pygame projects to work (just for the kicks of it) .
I'm guessing you can't use the virtual keyboard with it though right? You need a hardware one? Or maybe, you could download a virtual keyboard for Ubuntu and see if that works ... hmm ... testing time! ^_^
PS: Do you know which desktop environment is used in the light version? Since I have the 16GB tab and I'd mostly use linux through the command prompt to program some basic stuff etc. I wouldn't really need a good desktop interface, just enough to run some graphic stuff when needed. Plus a lightweight DE would run faster
there is an awesome virtual keyboard you can download its called florence. it look ssexy and works good for me.but i stil prefer the manual keyboard.
Check out this pic. It gives an on screen keyboard
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Does the touchscreen work alright? I remember the native port had troubles with it.
Okay, after a bit of testing I thought I'd share my findings.
The installation was really simple, even though I had problems at first due to a wrong Busybox version - but I downgraded to 1.18.4 and it worked just fine.
I've tried both the "full" install and the "small" one. Both installed without problems, but the "full" one noticeably slower, even when running LXDE desktop environment. Guess that's one of the prices you have to pay for a system with way more applications. Apart from being kinda slow, mostly everything worked fine, the only problem I found was that if you wanted to change the background color of the terminal (the transparent thing wasn't doing it for me) it crashed. Otherwise I've tried out firefox, thunderbird etc. and it all worked fine.
On the "small" install, things seemed faster, CPU/memory was definitely stressed much less then in the full version. But, I ran into a quite big problem - terminals inside the GUI don't work at all. Everytime I run the lxterminal (tried installing some other terminals too, same problem) it starts up, but doesn't do anything. It doesn't even show the usual prompt (for instance "[email protected]>" or something like that). That means you can't run any terminal commands or apps (like top) through the GUI. You CAN however, run apt-get install through the terminal emulator you used to start the whole thing up.
So I worked around the problem by installing stuff from the terminal emulator, then trying it out in the GUI. It works, but it's definitely a real setback, since you can't even do simple stuff like "python test.py" etc. (well, you can through the terminal emulator in android, but then you're limited to text stuff, can't start up tkinter or pygame for instance).
I've managed to run a simple game made in pygame, and it actually had around 20 fps, but since you're looking at it through android-vnc, there's no way for stuff like that to be playable. Felt nice to see your python work on android, especially if you're not on good terms with Java .
I'd also recommend setting the resolution to something smaller, since you have to take the status bar into account - if you don't do that, you'll have to "scroll" up and down to see the whole screen - I've settled on 1280x720, seems to work fine for me.
Another problem I've noticed is that the Esc, F1, F2, ..., F12 keys didn't work inside linux (I'm using an Apple Wireless keyboard). Also, I couldn't play any music files (wanted to see if voice was working).
I'll definitely play around with this a bit more, and I can see myself using this (probably directly through the android terminal emulator, since it detects all my keyboard keys and has auto-completion etc.) for some non graphical programming in Python and C on the move, even without a hardware keyboard it's manageable.
What about anyone else? Did you try it out and what did you think? Anyone has any solutions to my terminal and special keys problem?
PS: Touchscreen doesn't have any problems, you have a few different input modes that you can play around, I haven't found one that would suit me perfectly though (the one I like best can't right click it seems). Ah well, nothing's perfect
Wow man, thanks for your feedback and support! there is a keyboard you can download inside software centre that gives you all the cool keys you would need. but seeing that you cannot use the lxterminal it pretty useless. ill see what I can find out about that but in the meantime thanks a lot for the feedback
nightmarebadger said:
Nice, will give it a try to see if I can get some of my pygame projects to work (just for the kicks of it) .
I'm guessing you can't use the virtual keyboard with it though right? You need a hardware one? Or maybe, you could download a virtual keyboard for Ubuntu and see if that works ... hmm ... testing time! ^_^
PS: Do you know which desktop environment is used in the light version? Since I have the 16GB tab and I'd mostly use linux through the command prompt to program some basic stuff etc. I wouldn't really need a good desktop interface, just enough to run some graphic stuff when needed. Plus a lightweight DE would run faster
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I don't have the tablet (yet-hopefully gonna get one soon) but I'd suggest trying e17 (enlightenment) as your desktop environment. It is lightweight (at least compared to GNOME and KDE), IMO it looks nicer than other lightweight DE's (though the default mouse navigation style is not typical) and it has a touchscreen option/version/interface (don't exactly know what to call it). I have never tried the touchscreen version, but I have seen some screenshots and when I tried it out on a regular computer it asked if I want the touchscreen UI or the normal one. AFAIK it has its own onscreen keyboard (haven't tried it). I'm pretty sure gnome has one as well (somewhere in accessibility)
nightmarebadger said:
Okay, after a bit of testing I thought I'd share my findings.
The installation was really simple, even though I had problems at first due to a wrong Busybox version - but I downgraded to 1.18.4 and it worked just fine....
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Badger, thanks for the mention of downgrading to 1.18.4. Thanks sent to you and the OP
I got it to run fine on my E4GT phone using 1.19.4 but it did not want to work on the Tab. I found that the following apps worked best on my Tab:
1. BusyBox (by Stephen Stericson) - just run this and even if you have 1.19.4 just use the drop down to select 1.18.4 and it will copy over it for you.
(Do not use the uninstall option as it is not needed and can cause problems)
2. Android Terminal Emulator (by Jack Palevich)
3. android-vnc-viewer (by androidVNC team + antlersoft)
Other apps may work but I have found the combination of these 3 to get ubuntu running on my Tab10 just fine.
btw Badger... I am with you 100% on not being on good terms with java
Graphics problem
I've installed this on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. I seem to have it operating OK but the graphics seem to not be working. The icons on the left are a black and white blur. I have changed the colour format to all of the different settings and no luck - any ideas? Thanks.
Permission Denied
When trying to bootubuntu I keep getting permission denied. I was skipping the su step, as I was following someone elses instructions, and I am now getting farther, but still permission denied at bootunbuntu. I haven't tried a linux flavor since red hat almost 10 years ago, and I was no guru then, so I'm sure whatever I'm missing will be rediculous...
wat kernel
llewelyn12 said:
this is an easy pease guide to install Ubuntu with working Busybox on your samsung galaxy Tab 10.1
Requirements:
A rooted device (there are lots op threads on xda on how to root your 10.1)
after rooting download Ubuntu installer Free
the second app you need to download is busybox installer
and third you will need to download and install android-vnc you will need this to view the ubuntu after instalation
and then last but not least you can download a overclocking kernel to make things work smoother. there is a thread in xda about this.
and then download the setcpu.apk file. search it on google.
If you have any trouble finding the correct apps and kernels please post in your reply and I will give you the links to the kernels I am using uploaded by myself for you to download
Okay so lets get this party started
okay so after rooting your device install the Ubuntu Installer Free and follow the promts. it is an easy to use app which guides you to 3 downloads. the first download is the ubuntu.sh file. and then there are two links to download the ubuntu image. If you want a light (not good looking) version of ubuntu download the smaller image (the second option of the downloads).
If you want the gnome (sexy looking ubuntu) download the third option.
while you are downloading the files GO AHEAD and install the BusyBox installer app. then choose the 1.18.4 version and install it into you system/bin directory. it will give you the directory in a list to choose. once thats done install the same version again but in the system/xbin directory.
while you wait for ubuntu installer to download the images for you go ahead and search for that nifty overclock kernel. make sure IT IS NOT the one from zedomax because then you will have no screen rotate ability. look for an overclock kernel that has ov_oa in its description. once again post in this thread if you are having troubles and i will upload my kernel.
So after ubuntu installer has downloaded files go ahead and extract them into the /sdcard/ubuntu folder (you will have to create the folder)
after you have extracted the files into /sdcard/ubuntu folder (this directory is in the root of your tab. you do not have to create a folder in the root saying /sdcard/ubuntu. you can just make a folder named Ubuntu and drop the files in there.
so after plainc the files into the Ubuntu folder go to you terminal on your device. if you dont have a terminal you can download it from the market for free. its called android terminal.
in the terminal tipe the following
su
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
if you have correct busybox installed you will get a prompt that asks you for the screen size. make the screen size 1280x800
then IF it gives you a choise between lightlinux or Gnome. select option 2. gnome
after that done open android vnc and set the following
name: ubi
password: ubuntu
adress: localhost
port: 5900
and then select connect.
and congratulations. everything was perfect. if not. pm me or reply in this thread for support.
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Im having problem, terminal emulator say loop missing.
So plz provide me kernel link and name os version on wich tat kernal need to b flashed
model: samsung galaxy tab 10.1 3g (gt-p7500).
help me for loop supporte kernal
sriabhi said:
Im having problem, terminal emulator say loop missing.
So plz provide me kernel link and name os version on wich tat kernal need to b flashed
model: samsung galaxy tab 10.1 3g (gt-p7500).
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Hello sir,
I need a kernal for loop support on samsung galaxy tab 10.1 3g
(model: gt-p7500).
Plz send me link for kernal and tell me on what rom that kernal
has to be flashed.
can you please direct me to the Ubuntu Installer Free? Can't seem to find it on Play market.
komorka said:
can you please direct me to the Ubuntu Installer Free? Can't seem to find it on Play market.
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It's called "Lunux Ultimate Installer" now...or something along those lines anways. If you search for Ubuntu Installer, it comes up.
llewelyn12 said:
this is an easy pease guide to install Ubuntu with working Busybox on your samsung galaxy Tab 10.1
Requirements:
A rooted device (there are lots op threads on xda on how to root your 10.1)
after rooting download Ubuntu installer Free
the second app you need to download is busybox installer
and third you will need to download and install android-vnc you will need this to view the ubuntu after instalation
and then last but not least you can download a overclocking kernel to make things work smoother. there is a thread in xda about this.
and then download the setcpu.apk file. search it on google.
If you have any trouble finding the correct apps and kernels please post in your reply and I will give you the links to the kernels I am using uploaded by myself for you to download
Okay so lets get this party started
okay so after rooting your device install the Ubuntu Installer Free and follow the promts. it is an easy to use app which guides you to 3 downloads. the first download is the ubuntu.sh file. and then there are two links to download the ubuntu image. If you want a light (not good looking) version of ubuntu download the smaller image (the second option of the downloads).
If you want the gnome (sexy looking ubuntu) download the third option.
while you are downloading the files GO AHEAD and install the BusyBox installer app. then choose the 1.18.4 version and install it into you system/bin directory. it will give you the directory in a list to choose. once thats done install the same version again but in the system/xbin directory.
while you wait for ubuntu installer to download the images for you go ahead and search for that nifty overclock kernel. make sure IT IS NOT the one from zedomax because then you will have no screen rotate ability. look for an overclock kernel that has ov_oa in its description. once again post in this thread if you are having troubles and i will upload my kernel.
So after ubuntu installer has downloaded files go ahead and extract them into the /sdcard/ubuntu folder (you will have to create the folder)
after you have extracted the files into /sdcard/ubuntu folder (this directory is in the root of your tab. you do not have to create a folder in the root saying /sdcard/ubuntu. you can just make a folder named Ubuntu and drop the files in there.
so after plainc the files into the Ubuntu folder go to you terminal on your device. if you dont have a terminal you can download it from the market for free. its called android terminal.
in the terminal tipe the following
su
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
if you have correct busybox installed you will get a prompt that asks you for the screen size. make the screen size 1280x800
then IF it gives you a choise between lightlinux or Gnome. select option 2. gnome
after that done open android vnc and set the following
name: ubi
password: ubuntu
adress: localhost
port: 5900
and then select connect.
and congratulations. everything was perfect. if not. pm me or reply in this thread for support.
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I need the download files to run ubuntu on my galalaxy tab 3 10.1. thanks.
THIS METHOD IS NO LONGER WORKS as of update version 2.0.5 and higher.
Please visit this thread instead for the current rooting method.
Posting in this thread will get you nowhere, let it RIP.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you have a new Nook HD/HD+ and want to root and get the GAPPS running, you should follow the guide at the All-in-One thread instead. That said, I won't copy all the information here to there, so you should continue to read on.
Let me start by saying that I didn't come up with the working root method. The original root instruction came from verygreen in this thread. And I am not a developer, I merely have a few linux background and even less so in the Android. I worked on this on my spare time by myself.
I merely take what was working, but unusable to make it usable. I found something that he is missed. This may actually be working on Nook HD (non-plus) also, but since I don't own one I can't say that it will.
Disclaimer:
If something gone wrong, it's all your fault. I take ZERO responsibility for what happen to your device, your life, your wife/husband, your kids, your unborn child and etc. You get the idea.
Background:
When I found out the root doesn't actually work past a reboot, I start looking what actually cause the Nook to be pissed and factory reset itself. Well, it seem that the /system and anything in there is basically coming from a /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 And if something got change, Nook get pissed and do a FULL FACTORY RESET(I'll explain in a moment). Well, at least I start investigated under that idea.
What I found:
What I found, or at least what I think I found is that, probably just adding file, or increase in the size(maybe there is a threshold for this), will cause it to do a full factory reset. What I also found is that there is a $PATH for /system/sbin but not pointing to anywhere. So I come up with the idea of making another ext4 file system in a file and loop mount it to /system/sbin I guess that work(very well). What I also found is that, there are two kind of factory resets. The one that you perform yourself, which is actually not a full factory reset and the one that Nook get pissed and do the full one.
A factory reset that you perform yourself, whether from the GUI or button combination will basically clean the partition /data while a full blown one will basically restore other partition such as /system
What is included:
basically a zip file, inside that zip file are 6 files.
boot_complete_hook.sh.bak this is basically a modified version of verygreen's
busybox & su are basically from his thread
superuser.apk well I found this one floating around and seem like a good idea to stick it in there (not even sure if it gonna work w/ Nook)
makeroot.bat this is basically what do most of the work. It's base on verygreen original rooting instruction.
sbin_mount This is basically an ext4 file system which have su and another version of busybox all setup nice and tidy for you all. This version of busybox is 1.20.2r2 which I grabbed from here.
Prerequisite:
ADB, it's your responsibility to have adb up and running, meaning not just have it install, but it can see your nook also.
leapinlar wrote a post to help you getting ADB to work here.
Now to get root:
all you have to do is unzip it and run makeroot.bat (obviously you run this in windows command prompt). Yub that's all. The batch file will do the rest, including reboot the nook and wait for it to reboot and stuff. Won't make a coffee for you though.
The manual and hard way:
well, I will only explain this in a summarize way. Basically this start with verygreen rooting method. It basically take advantage of the exploit and run /data/boot_complete_hook.sh which you adb push yourself(with correct permission) with root privilege. What you can run in there is basically up to your creativity. So obviously in this case, you mount the sbin_mount as an ext4 filesystem in the /system/sbin You can make this file yourself if you want to, in linux using dd and mkfs command. Basically using dd to create a file volume to the size you want and mkfs to format it to ext4. Mount it and start uploading stuff you want in there. You will have to correct all the file permission as well. Since all of this will be mounted to /system/sbin you should be aware what you gonna put in there. I guess I could make this thing 100MB, but for this specific purpose 10MB is enough. I my case, just the su and busybox and the symbolic links for the busybox. I'm doing this for the long term. I'm too lazy to point to busybox everytime I wanna do something.
What to do afterward:
Now that you have root, you can Enable Unknown Source to allow you to install app from within the device and install GAPPS. Follow the two guides below if you interested.
Enable Unknown Source: Again, I make an easy little tool for you here.
GAPPS: here.
Did I missed something:
Well, as I said I'm no coder so if I didn't do a clean job, you can refine it. If I didn't document or give proper credit, then I guess I missed that. Sorry about that, again I'm no coder and never done this. And finally:
If this thing work for you, feel free to hit that "THANKS" button. I spent many hours trying to come up with this solution.
FAQ:
Q: My so and so application when attempting to have root access get freeze up, or superuser doesn't work?
A: Well, I'm not sure if this is dued to how the Nook side-loading work or not, but it seem for some reason superuser won't start by itself. So you have to start it manually the first time.
Q: I type in "adb root" and I can't get in as root, it doesn't work?
A: yes it does, it's just not working with adb root. You can get in via "adb shell" once you get in, type in "su" and you can see that you now should have root access.
Thank you so much! This works perfectly. Survives reboot.
here's the Linux version.
Thanks someone0 for getting this started.
Haven't fully tested the linux version, but it loads and starts up, so should work.
extract, and open up terminal and navigate to the dir you extracted to, and type
./makeroot.sh and then enter.
This sounds like a good idea initially.
It is true that the B&N does not just check for /system/xbin/su directly like they did in the past.
This time they check for something else and I just had no time to look into it more deeply to find out what is it they are actually checking for. I plan to figure this out on Friday when I am back home.
Also wanted to tell you that having Linux background is a great thing when tinkering with Android (at a low level, anyway). I don't have much Android background to speak of as well.
This works really well, and thanks to Someone (and mad props too) for getting persistent root working on this.
I may be being very naive, but my suspicion on the reboot is around the manifest file that's present at root.
It seems to be generated by the boot process and it might provide a quick and dirty list of what's permitted on the device to check. With persistent root, lots of investigation becomes a lot less painful. I expect that by end of day we'll have install unsigned running.
Early in my experimenting with the HD+, I noted:
- some versions of the Google Services Framework can be installed via adb
- when I launched the native calendar app after installing gsf, it wanted to sync to a google account, and was able to add the google account
- one version of the Play store installed and launched as far as throwing the 'you must accept the terms of service' before crashing
What BN most likely does is calculating the hash value (or digest, if you prefer) of certain system files that they think shouldn't be tampered with, then during reboot, the values of these files must match, or they will do a factory reset.
The key point is to find out where they do these checks and fool the check.
This sound simple but it depends on how they implement it. If they use binary decisions (like if the hash_value == calculated), then it is easy to get around. If not (e.g. using white box algorithm to hide keys), then it get more complicated.
excellent and very elegant solution. Kudos!
I'm heading out to work, and if you think your theory is right, try poking around with it. Now that your have root, you can try to dd those bootloading partitions out to user area and upload them out to PC and inspect them.
looking at the vold.fstab
Code:
xloader -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
bootloader -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
rom -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
bootdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
factory -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
system -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
cache -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9
userdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
Be extra careful when touching those partition if you not sure, don't touch them. But making a block copy of them and taking them out should be relatively easy and safe. Obviously you gonna need a Linux box to do this. I setup a VM on one of my PC last night because I need to get a ext4 partition and put all the goodies in there.
krylon360 said:
here's the Linux version.
Thanks someone0 for getting this started.
Haven't fully tested the linux version, but it loads and starts up, so should work.
extract, and open up terminal and navigate to the dir you extracted to, and type
./makeroot.sh and then enter.
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Just wonder why do use a zip file for the linux version? Wouldn't this kinda messup the permission when compress/uncompress? meaning, makeroot.sh may not have the proper permission when unzip. Please double check.
someone0 said:
Just wonder why do use a zip file for the linux version? Wouldn't this kinda messup the permission when compress/uncompress? meaning, makeroot.sh may not have the proper permission when unzip. Please double check.
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works just fine.
I chmod a+x'd the script before putting it into the zip.
heh, yeah, it works. Forgot I had my touchpad pluged in and it rebooted it....
whoops.
thanks for posting the location of the /recovery partition. I want to put a copy of htat on ice to prevent BN from undoing any of my work in a future update - I may want some of the fixes they have, but I want to be able to roll them back if needed.
Someone0 are you around can you pm me, Your root works, I installed nook color tools ver .02 in system/app folder and was able to see it in my sideloaded launcher, was able to uncheck/check install non market apps which sets the setting for US to be able to install .apk files from the nook itself, ONLY ISSUE is since I put that file in the system/app folder and the nook didnt like it I got stuck in a bootloop and get to start this process all over again! (nook resetted to ground zero)
maybe we temporary can leave it there get us the permission to install non market apps then remove the file and we will be ok or maybe stuck in another bootloop.
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GOT IT WORKING NOW:
1. Once rooted, get a file manager with root support and enable read/write permission to /system
2. temporary copy nook tools ver .02 .apk to the system/app folder
3. have a sideloaded launcher and check the app drawer youll see nook tools, run it, first screen uncheck and check the install non market apps box couple of times make sure its checked afterwards
4. have a test .apk to run the BN installer on and see you can now install .apks from the NOOK HD and HD+
5. remove the nook tools.apk file from the system/app folder and quit your file explorer which should reset everything for the system folder back to the way it orginally is!
6. reboot, if you reboot successfully with no boot loop 8 times, your GOLDEN FOR NOW! once again load up a file manager go select an .apk file and see you can now install it! Next step is trying to get amazon market working! then google somehow, but for google you need files in system/app folder permanently!
7. YOU CAN NOW SUCCESSFULLY DOWNLOAD .APK FILES through web, email, any other app and install through the NOOK HD or HD+ BN installer for .apk files. Watch what you install, if it gets put into /system or /system/app folder DREADED BOOT LOOP which resets everything! AMAZON MARKET WORKS!!!! and apps from there install fine to the BUILT IN MEMORY.
** Hopefully amazon market dont install stuff to the system/app folder and if it does hopefully you do not get the dreaded boot loops where you got to start this whole process over again so be forwarned!!! you will loose all data on NOOK HD and HD+ if u get stuck in the bootloops! BACKUP STUFF before messing with root and this kind of thing! DEVELOPMENT!
Aside from moving the actual apk to /system/app/ temporary (since you only do it once), putting a symbolic link there may work also without creating a reset loop. But can't you just side load the apk and run it in other folder?
someone0 said:
Aside from moving the actual apk to /system/app/ temporary (since you only do it once), putting a symbolic link there may work also without creating a reset loop. But can't you just side load the apk and run it in other folder?
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when you sidelaod it OR install or have it installed to another folder or ran from another folder it cant modify the setting to allow non market apps to install!!
has to be in the /system/app folder THEN RAN from app drawer then you can set the setting uncheck and check box quit program and for now YOU HAVE to remove the .apk from the system/app folder and then you can reboot and the setting sticks! I GOT AMAZON MARKET INSTALLED right now installing apps! NOW WE GOT A KINDLE ladys and gentleman!
Amazon apk installs in internal memory. Apps downloaded from Amazon get installed in internal memory. You can then move them to SD card or leave them in internal memory. System apps are provided in the ROMs by the developers or vendors. ALWAYS back up before making system changes.. Now rooted - use Titanium Backup. System/app should be static throughout ROM lifecycle unless modified by user.
skyhawk21 said:
7. YOU CAN NOW SUCCESSFULLY DOWNLOAD .APK FILES through web, email, any other app and install through the NOOK HD or HD+ BN installer for .apk files. Watch what you install, if it gets put into /system or /system/app folder DREADED BOOT LOOP which resets everything! AMAZON MARKET WORKS!!!! and apps from there install fine to the BUILT IN MEMORY.
** Hopefully amazon market dont install stuff to the system/app folder and if it does hopefully you do not get the dreaded boot loops where you got to start this whole process over again so be forwarned!!! you will loose all data on NOOK HD and HD+ if u get stuck in the bootloops! BACKUP STUFF before messing with root and this kind of thing! DEVELOPMENT!
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This is why I put the /system back to ro, at least that is what I think I did.
Amazon Store working on ROOTED Nook HD
Proof of Concept:
http://youtu.be/wCyd730L74Y
skyhawk21 said:
Proof of Concept:
http://youtu.be/wCyd730L74Y
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LOL, your internet is slow. Could have cut the video time by 1/2 if not 2/3 if you switch to faster ISP.
skyhawk21 said:
Someone0 are you around can you pm me, Your root works, I installed nook color tools ver .02 in system/app folder
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What exactly did you install? I cannot find "nook color tools" in Google Play or on APKTOP. Thanks for your hard work!
NEVERMIND! I found the thread that has the link for the app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366 Thanks again.
does this root method work on Nook HD+2.0.2?
if not how I can downgrade to 2.0.0?
ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you have a new Nook HD/HD+ and want to root and get the GAPPS running, you should follow the guide at the All-in-One thread instead. That said, I won't copy all the information here to there, so you should continue to read on.
Proof:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MssQ25bnZnk
Okay this one is more interesting than the root I created. I don't think there will be a simple batch file for this one. I barely get this working and I'm going to try to write instruction for the people. I guess let me start off with the same disclaimer.
Disclaimer:
If something gone wrong, it's all your fault. I take ZERO responsibility for what happen to your device, your life, your wife/husband, your kids, your unborn child and etc. You get the idea.
Background:
I basically taking the installation process from the Kindle Fire HD and apply it it here. The original instruction which I "borrow" from is here. For the most part, the process is the same, but we have to be extra careful for writing into /system partition or we are toast.
What I found:
Well, since we didn't have "UNKNOWN SOURCE" option, we have to adapt and fix that first. You can thanks skyhawk21 for coming up with that idea. Since then, there have been other way to enable Unknown Source. LeapinLar have wrote an excellent here. And I have make it even simpler here. Also, I have found that trying to install Google Play store after some other stuff already installed is kinda pain and brought some error. So I would strongly start this fresh. I mean factory reset and apply root. If you don't know how to gain root on the Nook HD+, I wrote an excellent piece for it here.
Hugh big caution
I did all my stuff based off my root method. I also noticed that verygreen updated his root. While there are some similarlity in our methods, THERE ARE SOME DIFFERENCE ALSO. For example his root doesn't have a working superuser or he have busybox installed and symbolicly linked for all sub command. This mean the instruction I have may not work if you used his method to root.
Addendum 1: 11/19/[email protected]:50PM Pacific
I have been told that the first set of instruction is no longer necessary by leapinlar. This mean that if you only want the ability to install app via Google Play, you can do the first set of instruction and be done with it. But this means you won't be able to utilize the rest of Google's services. On the other hand, you can skip the first instruction and purely do 2nd instruction and get most of the stuff working. Well I say most because it doesn't include Google Maps and Chrome.
Addendum 2: 11/19/[email protected] Pacific
I have added Google Map below so you can download separately But Chrome Browser is like 20MB and over the filesize limit of the xda forum. Since most people don't use it, and there are many good alternative browser already, I won't bother. You can also look up both apk online if you want. they both should work on Nook. You don't have to make symbolic link on these two, but you can't have it on /system either. Either try install it via "adb install" command or open it using your favorite file browser. I forgot which method I use, probably the first.
Addendum 3: 11/30/[email protected]:25AM Pacific
I rewrite and hide unnecessary stuff and streamline the guide.
Addendum 4: 12/01/[email protected]:25PM Pacific
Adding gapps-ics-inst.sh.img which should be compatible for both my and verygreen root method.
Addendum 5: 12/02/[email protected] Pacific
Adding troubleshooting tips
Addendum 6: 12/04/[email protected]:45PM Pacific
Update with brand new easy to follow instruction.
Addendum 7: 12/07/[email protected] Pacific
The Google Map will no longer install as part of the script. I think Maps may not function properly if google framework weren't installed correctly first.
So, you will just have to install it manually after the Google Play updated.
EXTREMELY OUTDATED NOT FULLY WORKING Instruction is hidden since it's no longer necessary.
Instruction:
Optional, factory reset it. Seriously I cannot say this will work unless you start from scratch. If you already have rooted earlier, then install something like titanium backup and backup your porn(I mean data).
Gain root access. Follow this guide.
Follow my instruction here to enable "UNKNOWN SOURCE".
Upload 3 files to /data/su/ using "adb push" command
GoogleServicesFramework.apk - mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Vending.apk - mediafire.com/?31bn3e258jjpj8d
Play.apk - mediafire.com/?wwcqrlfwt8o1gnv
If you have problem downloading this Play.apk I suggest try using this Vending_v3.9.17.apk instead. Be sure not to confuse with the earlier Vending.apk file, or better yet, rename it to something like Play3917.apk
adb install $your_choice_of_file_manager(must support root), I prefer ES File manager
using your file manager and browse to /data/su and install GoogleServicesFramework.apk (I'm not sure if you can just do adb install GoogleServicesFramework.apk from your PC, but since I didn't do it that way and this is a known result, so I recommend doing it this way)
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /data/su/Vending.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/Vending.apk
chown 0.0 /system/app/Vending.apk
mount -o remount,ro /system (not sure if this is necessary, but I better safe than sorry)
using your file manager and navigate to /system/app and install Vending.apk
mount -o remount,rw /system (only if you did step 11)
rm /system/app/Vending.apk
mount -o remount,ro /system
using your file manager and go to /data/su and install Play.apk or Play3917.apk depending on what you download
now you can delete both GoogleServiceFramework.apk and Play.apk in the /data/su folder.
That's all, your Google Play Store should now be working.
Login and have fun. I manage to install some stuff through that.
Click the "THANKS" button below.
OK, now to get a more complete gapps. The below steps are to be only after you have Google Play Store, meaning all the above steps are done. The instruction below will let your other app sync and use google account. Meaning stuff like RSS reader sync with google reader or Youtube app access your personal account. Well, atleast those are the two I have tried and seem to be working.
OUTDATED Instruction:
Instructions:
Download these two files. gapps-ics-inst.sh.img and gapps-ics-system.zip (if you use verygreen root method use this gapps-ics-inst.sh.img , the one embedded on this post instead. This one should work universally but untested. I re-wrote it to adapt for verygreen root method also. If it works I'll rewrite this part of instruction again to use the new version of the shell script.)
adb push gapps-ics-inst.sh.img /data/su/gapps-ics-inst.sh
adb push gapps-ics-system.zip /data/su/
This step might take some time
adb shell
su
cd /data/su
chmod 755 gapps-ics-inst.sh
./gapps-ics-inst.sh
This step could take some time too, once it return to shell, then go to next step
(optional delete installation file to save space) rm gapps-ics-system.zip
(optional delete installation file to save space) rm gapps-ics-inst.sh
exit
exit
(you should be back to your OS by now, if not keep exiting until you are out of adb)
adb reboot
once your nook is rebooted, the screen may say updating some files, this is normal.
enjoy, everything should work now.
If you didn't hit that "THANKS" button, you better do now. If you did, do it again?
Thanks leapinlar for catching the typo, I have reupload the shell script file now. And thanks to him for hosting the gapps-system.zip
There have been some errors on my initial instruction. Certain things have been point out. I have updated the instruction accordingly. leapinlar have also fixed gapps files and the shell script for that in post #34. So big kudo to him. I haven't have much time to toy with this lately, but since people report that his script work. So here are the new instruction.
If you were using verygreen version of root, try running this first.
Code:
adb shell su -c "/data/su/busybox chown shell.shell /data/su"
FAQ:
Q: I don't see the Google Play Market on the list of apps.
A: If you use the "Skip OOBE" aka Test mode, then (reboot first or go into shell and kill the app launcher and then) you have to hold down the Vol-Up key and tap the word Apps on the top to see them. After that I recommend installing other launcher, then they can see all the apps.
Q: Some people are saying after they install an adblock app, after reboot it get into bootloop and wipe everything.
A: The way most adblock apps work is that they modify the hosts file which usually located at /system/etc/hosts Well, as we have discussed before this is not a good idea to make change directly to /system folder(directory). The only adblock I know of that work is AdAway with a specific setting.
When installed, first you have to go to menu > preferences > target hosts file > /data/data/hosts, it will then ask to create symbolic link, say yes and then you can reboot.
Troubleshooting Tips:
I had a little problem today, unrelated to the GAPPS install mod here. But the problem involved Google Play not working correctly. I kept getting Google Play error pop up. So, I use Titanium Backup ROOT to wipe the data and then uninstall all the apps which names start with Google. I'm not sure if this is enough, it might but I didn't want to take any chance. This maybe unnecessary but I did it anyway; I delete all the files that I created in the /data/su/system that have anything to do with google. Basically anything that was unzip there. Rebooted, then re-apply the same google mod here. And problem solved. I did have to re-login again, but yes I clear up that Google Play error.
Pre-Requisite:
ADB + ROOT + Enable Unknown Source.
1. ADB: leapinlar wrote a post to help you getting ADB to work here.
2. ROOT: I wrote a guide on how to get root the easy way here.
3. Enable Unknown Source: Again, I make an easy little tool for you here.
Brand New and Improve Instructions:
Download these three files. New.zip GoogleMaps.apk and gapps-ics-system.zip
Unzip New.zip (don't unzip gapps-ics-system.zip)
run install.bat
PS: Now I know how hard it's to write a guide in xda. Prop to all those dev that have been there b4 and after, especially the one I have use their works.
That's it, I'm going out to buy one ASAP. Thanks for your hard work!
thanks for you Howto
after that is it possible to use Youtube and Google Maps apps?
Youtube can be install from Play Store but you have to sideload the Google Maps since it's not available for download in Play Store. GMail works, but the authentication through google account on other apps still aren't working. I guess this problem may be beyond my current level of tinkering knowledge.
great job on getting google market somewhat working!!!! We need the manual nooter developer or author to make what we need for the Nook HD AND HD+. Anyhow I belwive you need more framework files to get google authentication working and unfortunately they need to be installed within root folders like the /system folders and sub folders... Also Barness and noble included frameworks for google authentication, probably just not working with google apps installed manually.... gotta figure it out...
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By the way youtube app works installed older version from my Motorola Droid 3 manually through es file explorer and it works and does HD fine
I have been thinking about that and wonder if we can put those lib files on diff folder and sym link them? I still afraid it might reset the thing.
someone0 said:
Instruction:
[*]Optional, factory reset it. Seriously I cannot say this will work unless you start from scratch. If you already have rooted earlier, then install something like titanium backup and backup your porn(I mean data).
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I was able to do this with root explorer after rooting with no problem.
Thanks for this (and your rooting zip - both are super!)
issue was fixed, removed obnoxiously long quote
smatticus said:
still have the issue where i can't get the nookcolortools to run properly from /system/app. it just crashes. i googled this and it says that i need to reboot the nook to apply the system/app move BUT that supposedly creates the bootloop. i REALLY don't want to do that so can someone help me out here?
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You probably shouldn't quote anything that big unless you very need to. As far as getting nook color tool to run, did you set the file to have proper permission, eg: chmod and chown the file? Your other option is factory reset and start from scratch. Sometime getting a clean slate to start with make things easiler to follow.
Thank you for the Google Play Store. It works great for me. I want to install Google Voice. Before I installed your framework apk, I was not able to get the credentials to come up. Now since installing that, it comes up with my Google credentials and tries to authenticate them. But immediately Android System force closes and the sign in screen just sits there. Any ideas on this one? This is the last thing I need to make this my everyday device.
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someone0 said:
As far as getting nook color tool to run, did you set the file to have proper permission, eg: chmod and chown the file? Your other option is factory reset and start from scratch. Sometime getting a clean slate to start with make things easiler to follow.
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turns out i wasn't supposed to install the app via adb. my fault for not following instructions. thanks for your hard work
Nice, I think I am getting the Nook HD+.. Hope there is custom ROM soon.. thanks man
leapinlar said:
Thank you for the Google Play Store. It works great for me. I want to install Google Voice. Before I installed your framework apk, I was not able to get the credentials to come up. Now since installing that, it comes up with my Google credentials and tries to authenticate them. But immediately Android System force closes and the sign in screen just sits there. Any ideas on this one? This is the last thing I need to make this my everyday device.
Sent from my Nook HD+ using Tapatalk
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I'm thinking about that right now but as I suggested, putting the google lib in other place and make symbolic link in the appropriate /system sub. I won't be able to test that theory of mine until I get home later tonight. I will have to research where all the files suppose to go and their permission. Unless you want to do it, you are welcome to.
I agree, getting authentication would be tha last missing link to make this device fully enjoyable as day-to-day usage. And the we can wait for custom ROM from real developers. That is definitely out of my knowledge.
works without full reset
figured i'd put it out there that i DID NOT do a full factory reset (partly to be a guinea pig, partly because i'm lazy) and this method DOES WORK without it. It took 2 tries (it loaded up the first time, then crashed a few minutes later.) the second time it worked like a charm. One note: the chown command gave me an "operation not permitted" notice, but the market IS working, i grabbed a TON of apps and thankfully got updates to the ones i purchased through the nook shop that hadn't seen an update since they first launched (i'm looking at you, machinarium).
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your work on this! I can access the Google Play Store along with the Amazon App Store now and have loaded up my new Nook with my favorite apps. My only disappointment is that I still can't get Amazon Instant Video or Google Play Movies to work...once these work I'll be in heaven!
leapinlar said:
Thank you for the Google Play Store. It works great for me. I want to install Google Voice. Before I installed your framework apk, I was not able to get the credentials to come up. Now since installing that, it comes up with my Google credentials and tries to authenticate them. But immediately Android System force closes and the sign in screen just sits there. Any ideas on this one? This is the last thing I need to make this my everyday device.
Sent from my Nook HD+ using Tapatalk
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BTW, I got that working now, my theory works. Now only if I have a place to store 60+MB file. Then I can update this guide to include that. I was able to use Youtube app to access my account and so is my RSS reader to sync with google reader.
Access Denied
I'm getting an error when I try to execute ./gapps-inst.sh. It's saying cannot execute - Permission denied. I've rooted and followed the instructions to install Google Play and all worked fine...I'm on this last step and it won't work! Advice is much appreciated!! I also keep having permission denied issues with the adb push command...I can paste the files manually via ES File Explorer and rename to remove the .bin but I still can't install from adb shell.
I've also tried chmod 777 on the gapps-inst.sh prior to doing ./gapps-inst.sh but that produces a giant string of errors.
I'm at a loss!
someone0:
I just rehosted your files on my MediaFire account.
Removed links. New links on OP.
Alright, so I have no idea what Nook HD/HD+ thread to put this is in... so here i go.
1. Will these steps get the play store on the Nook HD as well?
2. Will the apps show up in the Nook app section, or do we still need a launcher. I have sideloaded all my apps, but have to use a launcher to get at them.
Thanks!
someone0:
There is are a couple of typos in your gapps-inst.sh file -
Code:
ln -s /data/su/system/usr/srec/en-US/google_hotword_clg /system/usr/en-US/google_hotword_clg
ln -s /data/su/system/usr/srec/en-US/google_hotword_logistic /system/usr/en-US/google_hotword_logistic
are missing the /srec in the second /system link.
Also it seems the real /system has these files so the symlinks fail.
Code:
ln -s /data/su/system/etc/permissions/com.google.widevine.software.drm.xml /system/etc/permissions/com.google.widevine.software.drm.xml
ln -s /data/su/system/framework/com.google.widevine.software.drm.jar /system/framework/com.google.widevine.software.drm.jar
ln -s /data/su/system/usr/srec/en-US/acoustic_model /system/usr/srec/en-US/acoustic_model
Edit: Sorry for not maintaining this thread for a long time (rl stuff) but after all I really recommend you switching to LineageOS. It's very straightforward, you have full Play Store and Amazon access and a smooth, nice, customizable and clean android. Also you don't have to worry about your device getting incompatible to the Play Store^^ or bricking your device by accidental updates.
Srsly, don't do anything below here. It's old and not supported anymore. Also before doing anything to your tablet: Unlock the Bootloader here
So you finally rooted your Kindle Fire HDX 7/8.9 on 4.5.2
and you want to start using it but remembered that amazons updates kill everything, searched for a method to bypass it and fortunately found this thread.(You Sir are very lucky)
So lets start:
1. How to disable OTA updates
Step 1:
Get a file explorer which has root access (I used ES File Explorer because it was already in the Amazon App Store but every other file explorer should work too)
Step 2:
Browse to /system/priv-app/ and search for DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk
Step 3:
Just rename DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to whatever you like (Important: After renaming the file mustn't end with .apk)
Step 4:
Profit! You can now access the internet freely without the fear of evil amazon updates
But you want to install apps on your Kindle so
2. How to install Google Play Apps
Step 1:
Aquire the GApps for KitKat. Preferably here
Step 2:
Extract it to your Kindle and copy everything except for PrebuiltGMSCore.apk, META-INF and addon.d in the similar system folder (apps in system/app folder go to system/app folder (the real one))
Step 3:
Install PrebuiltGMSCore.apk manually like you would install any normal apk
Step 4:
Reboot (eventually it takes a bit longer)
Step 5:
PROFIT!!!! You have a fully working Play Store!
Obviously i don't take any responsibility if anything goes wrong (even though this procedure should be pretty safe)
Just rename DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to whatever you like
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You need specify that need to change the extension exactly
Potato_of_Doom said:
Step 5:
PROFIT!!!! You have a fully working Play Store!
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Worked great but for some reason on my kindle hdx 7" running 4.5.2 when I booted up the SetupWizard came up to select my language and then when I clicked the big arrow it dumped me into the wireless settings screen and I was stuck. I had to eventually remove /system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk. You might want to recommend users not including this as well on the off chance it causes the same problem I had. After I fixed this I just clicked on the play store and it prompted me to login.
Potato_of_Doom said:
So you finally rooted your Kindle Fire HDX 7/8.9 on 4.5.2
and you want to start using it but remembered that amazons updates kill everything, searched for a method to bypass it and fortunately found this thread.(You Sir are very lucky)
So lets start:
1. How to disable OTA updates
Step 1:
Get a file explorer which has root access (I used ES File Explorer because it was already in the Amazon App Store but every other file explorer should work too)
Step 2:
Browse to /system/priv-app/ and search for DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk
Step 3:
Just rename DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to whatever you like (Important: After renaming the file mustn't end with .apk)
Step 4:
Profit! You can now access the internet freely without the fear of evil amazon updates
But you want to install apps on your Kindle so
2. How to install Google Play Apps
Step 1:
Aquire the GApps for KitKat. Preferably here
Step 2:
Extract it to your Kindle and copy everything except for PrebuiltGMSCore.apk, META-INF and addon.d in the similar system folder (apps in system/app folder go to system/app folder (the real one))
Step 3:
Install PrebuiltGMSCore.apk manually like you would install any normal apk
Step 4:
Reboot (eventually it takes a bit longer)
Step 5:
PROFIT!!!! You have a fully working Play Store!
Obviously i don't take any responsibility if anything goes wrong (even though this procedure should be pretty safe)
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do i put <app etc framework lib priv-app> in /system dir
candiflan said:
do i put <app etc framework lib priv-app> in /system dir
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Yes you can copy everything, just look out for /priv-app/PrebuiltGMSCore.apk (If you try to copy it you'll get a memory error)
@awinston
Thats strange. On my kindle it worked without any issues
Potato_of_Doom said:
Yes you can copy everything, just look out for /priv-app/PrebuiltGMSCore.apk (If you try to copy it you'll get a memory error)
@awinston
Thats strange. On my kindle it worked without any issues
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Got it thanks
awinston said:
Worked great but for some reason on my kindle hdx 7" running 4.5.2 when I booted up the SetupWizard came up to select my language and then when I clicked the big arrow it dumped me into the wireless settings screen and I was stuck. I had to eventually remove /system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk. You might want to recommend users not including this as well on the off chance it causes the same problem I had. After I fixed this I just clicked on the play store and it prompted me to login.
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How did you remove /system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk
After doing this to get gapps, I am receiving license error when attempting to play amazon instant videos. Any ideas?
Edit: obviously did something to drm as I can't access kindle books either.
Anyone know a way to fix? Thanks
candiflan said:
How did you remove /system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk
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Never mind I rename SetupWizard.apk to SetupWizard.apk.old this is what I did
adb shell "su -c 'mount -o rw,remount /system'"
adb shell "su -c 'mv /system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk /system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk.old'"
adb shell "su -c 'mount -o ro,remount /system'"
Is there a recommendation on installing the gapps via this method, versus the HDXposed method?
It sounds like this is easier and slightly less risky.
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Potato_of_Doom said:
So you finally rooted your Kindle Fire HDX 7/8.9 on 4.5.2
and you want to start using it but remembered that amazons updates kill everything, searched for a method to bypass it and fortunately found this thread.(You Sir are very lucky)
So lets start:
1. How to disable OTA updates
Step 1:
Get a file explorer which has root access (I used ES File Explorer because it was already in the Amazon App Store but every other file explorer should work too)
Step 2:
Browse to /system/priv-app/ and search for DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk
Step 3:
Just rename DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to whatever you like (Important: After renaming the file mustn't end with .apk)
Step 4:
Profit! You can now access the internet freely without the fear of evil amazon updates
But you want to install apps on your Kindle so
2. How to install Google Play Apps
Step 1:
Aquire the GApps for KitKat. Preferably here
Step 2:
Extract it to your Kindle and copy everything except for PrebuiltGMSCore.apk, META-INF and addon.d in the similar system folder (apps in system/app folder go to system/app folder (the real one))
Step 3:
Install PrebuiltGMSCore.apk manually like you would install any normal apk
Step 4:
Reboot (eventually it takes a bit longer)
Step 5:
PROFIT!!!! You have a fully working Play Store!
Obviously i don't take any responsibility if anything goes wrong (even though this procedure should be pretty safe)
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Doesnt work on my Apollo. I downloaded GAPPS 036 (320DPI) and follow your steps. But it doesn't work and I cannot copy phonesky.apk, i have to manually install it. I copied system folder using ES Explorer. Do I have to set permit for files??
Thanks
tuanda82 said:
Doesnt work on my Apollo. I downloaded GAPPS 036 (320DPI) and follow your steps. But it doesn't work and I cannot copy phonesky.apk, i have to manually install it. I copied system folder using ES Explorer. Do I have to set permit for files??
Thanks
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I had issues when I tried ES Explorer. I used Root Explorer with no issues. Also, make sure to set perms to RW R R to match other files in all the directories.
tuanda82 said:
Doesnt work on my Apollo. I downloaded GAPPS 036 (320DPI) and follow your steps. But it doesn't work and I cannot copy phonesky.apk, i have to manually install it. I copied system folder using ES Explorer. Do I have to set permit for files??
Thanks
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Did you get an error message?
Notifications not working
Anyone else having problems not receiving notifications? I am not receiving notifications about updates from google play and I am not receiving notifications from apps where they have been enabled. I took a quick look at some test apps on the store and I never receive the notifications through those apps either. Below is a log cat from a test notifications app. I did some reading and it seems to suggest maybe the individual apps are not configured correctly but I will need to keep digging. Will keep digging, just not very familiar with c2dm so wanted to ask.
03-03 11:17:24.787 2024-4230/? I/GCM﹕ GCM message com.firstrowria.pushnotificationtester 0:1425403044280977%c5da679ff9fd7ecd
03-03 11:17:24.797 2024-2024/? W/GCM-DMM﹕ broadcast intent callback: result=CANCELLED forIntent { act=com.google.android.c2dm.intent.RECEIVE pkg=com.firstrowria.pushnotificationtester (has extras) }
03-03 11:17:24.797 937-966/? W/BroadcastQueue﹕ Permission Denial: broadcasting Intent { act=com.google.android.c2dm.intent.RECEIVE flg=0x10 pkg=com.firstrowria.pushnotificationtester (has extras) } from com.google.android.gsf (pid=2024, uid=10003) requires com.google.android.c2dm.permission.SEND due to receiver com.firstrowria.pushnotificationtester/.broadcast.GCMReceiver
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Did you get an error message?
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@riggsandroid: I tried root explorer and set permissions, same results.
@Potato_of_Doom: It closed without message. On the first boot, I can log in my account but after the home screen loading, PlayStore closed without warning. next time playstore close without warning (very fast). It is seem another Google service still working except playstore. I can log in to my play games account and load Clash of clans data without problems.
tuanda82 said:
@riggsandroid: I tried root explorer and set permissions, same results.
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@tuanda82 I had similar issues when I didn't remember to install the GMS Core apk after moving all files over. Just a thought.
awinston said:
Anyone else having problems not receiving notifications?
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Discovered a fix. I had to install Xposed and HDXposed. This leads me to wonder whether the technique used to install gapps with HDXposed might not be the better and safer solution if notifications only work with HDXposed. Anyone else have notifications working without HDXposed installed? After looking through the HDXposed code it looks like this is probably the only solution but maybe I am missing something.
candiflan said:
do i put <app etc framework lib priv-app> in /system dir
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I don't want to confuse anyone, but you really don't want to overwrite the folders, just add files to their corresponding location within their like-named partition directories.
If you are comfortable with adb shell commands, I find it easiest to actually move all the folders from the zip into the data or a newly created system folder & then use batch scripts that take advantage of the * wildcard call, such as *.apk, to change ownership & permission setting to 644 for all files at one time. I don't have time to list it all out all the steps right now, but if you have been playing with adb for a while, you probably already know what I am talking about. You can also do the same thing, live in the system folder, but I personally like to segregate the new files so I can check several & then move them all over at once, after I am confident all the changes were made via the shell commands.
Potato_of_Doom said:
So you finally rooted your Kindle Fire HDX 7/8.9 on 4.5.2
and you want to start using it but remembered that amazons updates kill everything, searched for a method to bypass it and fortunately found this thread.(You Sir are very lucky)
So lets start:
1. How to disable OTA updates
Step 1:
Get a file explorer which has root access (I used ES File Explorer because it was already in the Amazon App Store but every other file explorer should work too)
Step 2:
Browse to /system/priv-app/ and search for DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk
Step 3:
Just rename DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to whatever you like (Important: After renaming the file mustn't end with .apk)
Step 4:
Profit! You can now access the internet freely without the fear of evil amazon updates
But you want to install apps on your Kindle so
2. How to install Google Play Apps
Step 1:
Aquire the GApps for KitKat. Preferably here
Step 2:
Extract it to your Kindle and copy everything except for PrebuiltGMSCore.apk, META-INF and addon.d in the similar system folder (apps in system/app folder go to system/app folder (the real one))
Step 3:
Install PrebuiltGMSCore.apk manually like you would install any normal apk
Step 4:
Reboot (eventually it takes a bit longer)
Step 5:
PROFIT!!!! You have a fully working Play Store!
Obviously i don't take any responsibility if anything goes wrong (even though this procedure should be pretty safe)
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There's another way to get working playstore:
You need enough system store to flash gapps by recovery. To get this, change some system apps to user apps (for example by titanium backup). Don't do this with 'really' system apps, but there are many Amazon apps, you can change (for example kindle reader, music, audible). You can still use these apps after change. Then you can flash with twrp a small gapps package.
YOU NEED TO BE ROOTED TO DO THIS OR ELSE YOU WON'T GET ANY RESULTS!Here's how to install a working Google Play Store without any error 406, a full Leanback Launcher complete with suggestions and settings, and a fully working Google search with mic!
BEFORE YOU STARTYou need to first follow the Playing with Fire guide, but please delete the wifi direct xml from the tar.gz first so the remote and wifi will work.
Now for the tweaking!Please install the XInstaller XPosed module and enable it.
And please enable downgrading apps in the Installations menu in XInstaller.
GOOGLE APPNow, you want to download this version of the Google App and install it with the Downgrade App toggle you enabled.
Now you will have working Google Search.
LEANBACK LAUNCHER + SETTINGSNow for Leanback Launcher. Playing With Fire already installed the TvSettings but this version of it doesn't work very well.
Download this version of TvSettings from aftv2atv. Now do these commands to install it.
Code:
adb push TvSettings.apk /sdcard/
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
rm /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
mkdir /system/priv-app/TvSettings
chmod 755 /system/priv-app/TvSettings
chown root:root /system/priv-app/TvSettings
mv /sdcard/TvSettings.apk /system/priv-app/TvSettings/
cd /system/priv-app/TvSettings/
chown root:root TvSettings.apk
Now you will have a better Settings app. Now for the main launcher.
Download Leanback Launcher and rename it to TvLauncher.apk
Now do these commands.
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
mkdir /system/priv-app/TvLauncher
chmod 755 /system/priv-app/TvLauncher
chown root:root /system/priv-app/TvLauncher
mv /sdcard/TvLauncher.apk /system/priv-app/TvLauncher/
cd /system/priv-app/TvLauncher/
chown root:root TvLauncher.apk
Now you should have a working Leanback Launcher with settings and suggestions!
GOOGLE PLAY STORENow for the main event, the Google Play Store! Download the Play Store mod I made and install it.
It might crash on launch, if it does, go into settings, go to apps, select Play Store from System Applications, and clear data. You'll do this every time it crashes.
Now you have the full Play Store!
CONCLUSION
If you read this through and followed the steps, you should have all of these fully working.
Enjoy your Googlified Fire Stick 2!
Awesome, can't wait to try this tomorrow.
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Sorry to ask a question to soon but the title says firestick 2 and the playing with fire thread says it works on fire tv 2 box. Is it fair to assume it will work for that too or just the firestick 2?
brick00444 said:
Awesome, can't wait to try this tomorrow.
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Sorry to ask a question to soon but the title says firestick 2 and the playing with fire thread says it works on fire tv 2 box. Is it fair to assume it will work for that too or just the firestick 2?
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It works, make sure to use the ARM versions.
Pix12 said:
It works, make sure to use the ARM versions.
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Now I'm confused, in the instructions for Lazyv4 it says: "Step One: Required Files - Download the following files. For some of these I will have listed two versions (ARM) and (ARM64) so make sure you pick the version that's appropriate for the architecture of your CPU. FireTV-v1 (ARM) & FireTV-v2 (ARM64)."
Thanks for the post @Pix12.
Do you have any extra advice for the Google Play login on Fire Box 2nd gen? I followed the guide above - your Play Store mod won't install (and the old apk you recommend on Playing Fire thread will install but still won't allow Google login)
Btw- I think you forgot to include an 'adb push Tvlauncher.apk' line in your guide. Cheers.
EDIT: Worked it out: - so re-installing Google Play Services fixed login issue. I used an apk uploaded Aug'18 (https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...3-2-78-080406-210410490-android-apk-download/) and used the Google Play apk mentioned here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79117328&postcount=279 (thanks @Pix12)
EDIT#2: Giving up on both Fire Stick 2 (tank) & Fire TV box 2 (sloane) mods - i.e. insert Google Playstore. 'Playing with Fire' mod doesn't work reliably anymore and I can't get the method outlined in this OP to fix it (although I did make some progress with the recommended XInstaller module - it was patchy to say the least). Hopefully a Dev on here will work it out properly but it's well beyond me. Need a new, less frustrating project.....
JJ2017 said:
Thanks for the post @Pix12.
Do you have any extra advice for the Google Play login on Fire Box 2nd gen? I followed the guide above - your Play Store mod won't install (and the old apk you recommend on Playing Fire thread will install but still won't allow Google login)
Btw- I think you forgot to include an 'adb push Tvlauncher.apk' line in your guide. Cheers.
EDIT: Worked it out: - so re-installing Google Play Services fixed login issue. I used an apk uploaded Aug'18 (https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...3-2-78-080406-210410490-android-apk-download/) and used the Google Play apk mentioned here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79117328&postcount=279 (thanks @Pix12)
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You need to use the XInstaller module to be able to force downgrade.
So I saw installed those files for the launcher And the settings. However nothing happened. Whenever I disable Amazons launcher nothingLeanback Launcher will launch but after both files are installed my settings disappeared for the it. I was trying to do this on a fire tv 2. So maybe the files are different or something just not sure what I should do
is there any tutorial how to root the Stick 2?
Now that the fire tv 2 on the latest firmware has been rooted, https://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...2-box-t3908387, it would be great if google play store could also be installed. Could you please provide a tutorial to add only this feature? Personally not interested in changing the launcher or the other interesting features in your guide. Congratulations on what you have been able to accomplish. Hopefully Amazon doesn't hire you away from us.
Thanks for this. Is there a way to install this using Magisk GApps (MagicGApps module) and without Xposed?
..i don't know the correct configuration yet that could work? ..anyone?
I have installed it with the gapps-config mentioned but getting black screen after booting. (Guess original launcher cant start?)
Eyedoctor2 said:
Now that the fire tv 2 on the latest firmware has been rooted, https://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...2-box-t3908387, it would be great if google play store could also be installed. Could you please provide a tutorial to add only this feature? Personally not interested in changing the launcher or the other interesting features in your guide. Congratulations on what you have been able to accomplish. Hopefully Amazon doesn't hire you away from us.
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Yeah, you can just do the Play Store part of it, in fact, the Playing with Fire guide contains a gapps-config that only includes the bare minimum.
Pix12 said:
Yeah, you can just do the Play Store part of it, in fact, the Playing with Fire guide contains a gapps-config that only includes the bare minimum.
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I have tried to read through most of that post and also searched through it but I can't find anywhere that details a method of installing the play store only. Can you please point me in the right direction?
I know from other threads that there is a definite demand for this functionality.
Arturkeibel said:
is there any tutorial how to root the Stick 2?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/unlock-fire-tv-stick-2nd-gen-tank-t3907002
When trying to install your modded play store I get the following error. I do have the Xinstaller module enabled with downgrading apps selected:
$ adb install PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk: 1 file pushed. 5.0 MB/s (24434423 bytes in 4.689s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE]
eelsid said:
When trying to install your modded play store I get the following error. I do have the Xinstaller module enabled with downgrading apps selected:
$ adb install PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk: 1 file pushed. 5.0 MB/s (24434423 bytes in 4.689s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE]
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Oh, you need to tick the disable signature check option.
Pix12 said:
Oh, you need to tick the disable signature check option.
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I disabled signature checking in XINstaller however I'm not able to install either through adb or pm, I get the following error when installing from the adb shell:
# pm install /sdcard/PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
pkg: /sdcard/PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
I already have com.android.vending installed in /system/priv-app/PhoneskyKamikazeCanvas as installed by open Gapps (the version linked in the "playing with fire" thread. I would expect the apk to simply update the system app however it's seeing it as a duplicate. I am able to install it via "pm install -r" to replace it but this breaks play store altogether with a host of permissions errors in logcat.
Using only the gapps version installed in priv-app, with no apk installed under /data/app, I am able to sign into play store and install an app, however after that point I am not able to install any more apps, when I click install I get error code 406.
eelsid said:
I disabled signature checking in XINstaller however I'm not able to install either through adb or pm, I get the following error when installing from the adb shell:
# pm install /sdcard/PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
pkg: /sdcard/PlayTVMod4FTVS2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
I already have com.android.vending installed in /system/priv-app/PhoneskyKamikazeCanvas as installed by open Gapps (the version linked in the "playing with fire" thread. I would expect the apk to simply update the system app however it's seeing it as a duplicate. I am able to install it via "pm install -r" to replace it but this breaks play store altogether with a host of permissions errors in logcat.
Using only the gapps version installed in priv-app, with no apk installed under /data/app, I am able to sign into play store and install an app, however after that point I am not able to install any more apps, when I click install I get error code 406.
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XInstaller only works with installing on the system without adb or shell commands, Try pushing it to the sdcard and installing it with a file explorer.
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Hello @Pix12 thank you for your guide, i have tried everything to get this to work but cant, would it be possible for you to make a backup of your fully set up stick in twrp, put it in a zip and upload it to mega for me to install to my stick? ( I know this method works as i have tested it to clone a stick you just have to change the serial number to yours on the backup folder before restoring in twrp ) it would be a great help if you could! Thanks in advance @Pix12
Can you please upload the version of the opengapps you are using. All versions older than a couple months are not on their git anymore. Using the gapps-config.txt. I'm not able to install with the "tvlauncher" flag, It only installs the launcher when I add "leanbacklauncher" thus it creates the "leanbacklauncher" folder in /system/priv-app/. vs "TVlauncher" This is the reason why I'm wondering if the opengapps versions have changed. When I followed your instructions this the TVsettings disappeared alltogether from the home screen.
thecdman said:
Hello @Pix12 thank you for your guide, i have tried everything to get this to work but cant, would it be possible for you to make a backup of your fully set up stick in twrp, put it in a zip and upload it to mega for me to install to my stick? ( I know this method works as i have tested it to clone a stick you just have to change the serial number to yours on the backup folder before restoring in twrp ) it would be a great help if you could! Thanks in advance @Pix12
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Same request! It would help a lot