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Google Apps working without root.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[HOW-TO] Install Google Play Store (Fire OS 5.X) (No Root/PC/ADB)

This's just a quick guide on how to get the Google Play Store installed on the latest Fire OS 5 for Amazon Fire tablets with no Root, PC or ADB required.
This should work on any Amazon Fire tablet released from 2014 onwards (4th Generation and above) that's running Fire OS 5.X.
NOTE (1): To install the required APKs, you may need a file manager from the Amazon Appstore, I used TOTAL COMMANDER - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H4IHJ8M/
With later versions of Fire OS or SILK, you can just tap the download notifications as and when you download the APKs or use SILKs download manager, removing the need for the above file manager.
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NOTE (2): You'll also need to enable 'Apps from Unknown Sources' found under Settings > Security of the Fire OS.
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Now simply download the 4 APK files below using the stock web browser, SILK and install them in that same order, then POWER OFF and RESTART your tablet and afterwards open up the Google Play Store and log in with your Google account:
1. Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...unt-manager-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/
2. Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-framework-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/
3. Google Play Services 11.5.09 (230-164803921)
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...s-11-5-09-230-164803921-android-apk-download/
4. Google Play Store 8.3.41.U-all [0] [FP] 170066753
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...41-u-all-0-fp-170066753-android-apk-download/
In future, the Google Play Store and Google Play Services apps will auto update themselves in the background.

How to install? (Sorry, newcomer!)
I have downloaded the 4 APKs mentioned, but what is the procedere to install them?

Villimies said:
I have downloaded the 4 APKs mentioned, but what is the procedere to install them?
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use a file manager to open/install them
try es file manager or root browser both are available at akp mirror
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---------- Post added at 08:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 PM ----------
download the apps, when complete you can tap on the notification, you will have an option to install
be sure to allow unknown sources in settings before downloading apps
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Edit: stay away from ES File Manager, it was sold, and new owners have packed it full of junkware
there are several other great file managers
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/neatbytes/solid-explorer-beta/
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jrummy-apps-inc/root-browser/
among others

Tnx for your assistance sd-shadow. All working perfect meanwhile!:laugh:

Gilly10 said:
I take no credit for this, I'm just simply creating a quick and simple post (mainly for ease and future reference for myself) to get the Google Play Store installed on the latest Fire OS 5.3.1.1 with no root or ADB required.
All you have to do is download and install these 4 APKs below and login with your Google account, that's it:
Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...unt-manager-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/
Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-framework-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/
Google Play Services 9.8.77 (230-135396225)
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...es-9-8-77-230-135396225-android-apk-download/
Google Play Store 7.0.17.H-all [0]
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-0-17-h-all-0-release/
NOTE: This was all done on a Amazon Fire 8, 6th Gen. device.
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Are those the prerequisites for Google play store? i have android system in my car multimedia. it does not have the google play store in it, and when i tried to install it (only google play store) it won't lunch and crash..
so i understand it needs all the 3 apk's in addition..
the version of android i have in my car is 4.4.2 - will the above apk version fit? or do i need different version?

ulevi said:
Are those the prerequisites for Google play store? i have android system in my car multimedia. it does not have the google play store in it, and when i tried to install it (only google play store) it won't lunch and crash..
so i understand it needs all the 3 apk's in addition..
the version of android i have in my car is 4.4.2 - will the above apk version fit? or do i need different version?
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Off topic question (does not pertain to device) - you'll need to ask your question elsewhere. And yes, different versions are needed depending on device type, capabilities and Android build.

I had to install latest Play Store version to get it all running on our Kindle Fire (think it's 5th gen). Version recommended above just went back to home screen.
Is there any way to get multiple Google accounts working using this method? I have a couple accounts that I need to have on devices for various reasons.
Excellent work!

ClintE1956 said:
I had to install latest Play Store version to get it all running on our Kindle Fire (think it's 5th gen). Version recommended above just went back to home screen.
Is there any way to get multiple Google accounts working using this method? I have a couple accounts that I need to have on devices for various reasons.
Excellent work!
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Gmail app allows adding multiple accounts, then they will be accessable by other apps
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sd_shadow said:
Gmail app allows adding multiple accounts, then they will be accessable by other apps
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Works great!
Thanks for all your help, very much appreciated!

Will I be able to update my iOS with these four apks downloaded? Also can I root down the road of I choose too? So far everything working y the way! Thamks

allup said:
Will I be able to update my iOS with these four apks downloaded? Also can I root down the road of I choose too? So far everything working y the way! Thamks
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ios is Apple...
FireOS yes you can update, Google framework will remain
root after updating, unlikely, at least right away
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Thank you. Google Play Services on my Kindle Fire crashed and wouldn't allow me to access any Google Apps including Chrome, Gmail etc.. The message indicated that the apps wouldn't work unless an updated version of Google Play Services was installed and it seemed like the update wouldn't go through. I reset my Kindle to factory settings and followed your instructions and it seems great so far...not asking for a Google Play Services update. Thank you again Gilly10.

sd_shadow said:
ios is Apple...
FireOS yes you can update, Google framework will remain
root after updating, unlikely, at least right away
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Hi, so you can update FireOS. But what about the google framework? Does it get updated automatically? Or if a new versione will be released, do you need to unistall the 4 apk first, and than install a newer version of the 4 apk?

Seems this method is no longer functioning. Applications are not searchable - only the webview application comes up on search results. When I search for my previously downloaded applications, they come up, but state that the administrator has not given me permission to install this item.
Furthermore it is the Google Play store for Work?
Any thoughts? This is happening on 3x Kindle Fire HD 8 devices, all of which worked previously. Running 5.3.1.1.

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Seems this method is no longer functioning. Applications are not searchable - only the webview application comes up on search results. When I search for my previously downloaded applications, they come up, but state that the administrator has not given me permission to install this item.
Furthermore it is the Google Play store for Work?
Any thoughts? This is happening on 3x Kindle Fire HD 8 devices, all of which worked previously. Running 5.3.1.1.
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Wrong forum; post questions about HD8/10 devices here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10

Working great, thanks!

Worked great on 6th gen 5.3.2.
Thanks!

I keep getting a Parsing error when I try to install the first .apk file. Kindle Fire HD 8.9

I have Kindle fire 8.9. I've downloaded the apps but every time I try installing the first one, "Account manage" I get a "parse error." Do I need different files for my device or am I just doing something wrong?

tantricsybarite said:
I have Kindle fire 8.9. I've downloaded the apps but every time I try installing the first one, "Account manage" I get a "parse error." Do I need different files for my device or am I just doing something wrong?
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parsing errors occur for a few different reasons
possibly one of these, but not limited to
app is not compatible with the os version
not much you can do about that other than try an older version of the app
there is a problem with the package installer
try wiping installer app data
some kind of caching error, or another app causing install failure
try a factory reset and/or flash firmware with adb sideload in recovery
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4.5.5.2 with working Play Store...

I have OS 4.5.5.2 with Play Store working well, it does crash occasionally, but it loads and you can download apps from it.
Here's what I did (from memory). I do not have my tablet with me currently to check versions of the Google Play APKs but I believe what I wrote below is correct, I will update later if not. These are pseudo-instructions. You need to be familiar with how to do a variety of tasks of Android (flashing, adb, etc).
A) Follow steps to unlock bootloader and flash stock repacked ROM from that same thread... https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982
B) Flash SuperUser
C) Downloaded the following Google Play APKS:
Google Account Manager: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...google-account-manager-4-4-4-1227136-release/
Google Services Framework: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...gle-services-framework-4-4-4-1227136-release/
Google Play Services: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-030-137749526-android-apk-download/
Google Play Store: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ay-store-7-3-26-k-all-0-pr-144039714-release/
D) Download APKPure https://apkpure.com/apkpure/com.apkpure.aegon
E) Download a new keyboard from APKPure (I used Google GBoard I think)
D) Psuedo commands:
adb shell
su
cd /system/app
rm com.swype.* (these are large files for the keyboard and need to be removed to install Google apps)
E) Push Google Account Manager and Google Services Framework to /system/app (adb push xxx /system/app)
F) adb install Google Play Services & Google Play Store
G) Download the following:
gapps-kk-20150412-minimal-edition-signed.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934554406
Xposed Framework SolarWarez: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64063168&postcount=62
HDXPosed 1.3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
H) Reboot to TWRP and flash gapps-kk-20150412-minimal-edition-signed.zip
I) Install Xposed Framework from SolarWarez
J) Install and activate HDXPosed 1.3
Again, this is from memory as I don't have my tablet with me, but this has Google Play working well (along with Google Play Games) on Fire OS 4.5.5.2. The only issue I've found has to do with Underground apps not showing in the Play Store. I think there must be a way to fix that (it might have something to do with the HDXPosed changes). I will investigate that later...

Stable? What has the stability been like since installing, as you seem to be the only person who has managed it, albeit I am only searching the net . . .

fldash said:
The only issue I've found has to do with Underground apps not showing in the Play Store. I think there must be a way to fix that (it might have something to do with the HDXPosed changes). I will investigate that later...
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You mean the amazon app store? Yes this is just a timing thing... I just got some refurb hdx from woot and noticed that the underground wasn't working on these stores but was on my HDX... so i turned off and on and a day later the approval banner for underground showed and I hit ok and now it shows

Tried it. Play store just keeps crashing.. Couldn't even login. Xposure said it wouldn't install due to lack of space even after deleting Swype.

Does video casting to Chromecast work?

j0vi said:
Does video casting to Chromecast work?
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Seems unlikely ...

Google Play On Fire TV 3?

Hello,
I tried to search extensively on this both on XDA and from Google but did not find up-to-date, or reasonably so, information for installing Google Play Store on the Fire TV 3 (2017). There are some apps only on play Store that hopefully work on Fire Stick 3, but are not available on Aptoide TV version.
There is a guide for Firestick and for Fire TV 2, but I have tried to follow those without success. I am not an expert but would appreciate "expert" advice on how, or if it's possible, to get Play running. My understanding is the following are needed:
Google Services Framework
Google Play Services
Google Account Manager
Google Play Store
However, it is not clear which version needs to be installed. Can I just install the latest version of these apks? For example, from APKMIRROR?
From what I understand, the Fire TV 3 uses Android 7.1.2 as a base, but with everything except "Google Services Framework", it is not clear if there is a 7.1.2 version. In fact, Google Play Services seems to have an Android TV version. Do I use that?
Sorry if this is all too noob but I have not been able to find clear information anywhere.
EDIT: I see this should go in the Q&A Section for Fire TV but the thread tools do not let me move it or delete it.

I have tried the same with no success.. installing apks with adbLink, first two intall ok, but the framework and the account manager fail all the time.. have tried several versions from APKmirror

GooglePlay alternative

Hi everyone,
I've installed an app via an .apk file on my fire hd 8 (7th gen). Unfortunately, it can't be launched without google play store "The version of the GooglePlay services on the device is not authentic. Please install a valid version".
I am trying to avoid Google services.
I've tried to install my app via Aurora Store, but i get the same error message.
I've also tried sideloading it via toolbox, same result.
Is there any alternative to make my application work on the tablet without having google play store installed?
If not, i will use the firetoolbox to install it. After installing the PlayStore, is there a way to completely uninstall it from my device un the future? Finally, do i need to create an account with my personnal info in order to download any app on the googleplaystore?
Thanks all in advance for your help and tips !! :good:

opirata said:
Hi everyone,
I've installed an app via an .apk file on my fire hd 8 (7th gen). Unfortunately, it can't be launched without google play store "The version of the GooglePlay services on the device is not authentic. Please install a valid version".
I am trying to avoid Google services.
I've tried to install my app via Aurora Store, but i get the same error message.
I've also tried sideloading it via toolbox, same result.
Is there any alternative to make my application work on the tablet without having google play store installed?
If not, i will use the firetoolbox to install it. After installing the PlayStore, is there a way to completely uninstall it from my device un the future? Finally, do i need to create an account with my personnal info in order to download any app on the googleplaystore?
Thanks all in advance for your help and tips !! :good:
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Before you uninstall or re-install Google Play store and other Google services. You can disable the Google Play services from device administrator.
You can use MicroG