Replacing Kindle apps - Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I've got root on my Kindle now, but I can't figure out how to get stock play store apps to replace kindle apps with. I would rather have the play store version of the Audible app for example, as I think the interface is better. But even though I've removed the folder from the system apps, there's still a greyed out icon and it won't let me install the play store app. Any help?

sonofskywalker3 said:
So I've got root on my Kindle now, but I can't figure out how to get stock play store apps to replace kindle apps with. I would rather have the play store version of the Audible app for example, as I think the interface is better. But even though I've removed the folder from the system apps, there's still a greyed out icon and it won't let me install the play store app. Any help?
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As of now I don't believe anyone's figured it out. The two versions just don't play nice with each other.

Thanks, that's what I figured.

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[Solved] New Google Play .apk?

Just wondering since Google is updating the android market to a newer version that's all encompassing (music, apps, books, movies) called Google Play, if our rooted KF's are going to see the update OTA or if we'll need to sideload it? If sideloading will be the option, will it be the same as sideloading the current market .apk or will we need to employ new steps? Thx
Here is link to apk from rootzwiki: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/20095-android-market-apk-google-play-3612/
Update: Got both my KF & Infuse 4G updated!
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I dunno, but my market shows all the play stuff when I'm in it.
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My Kindle Fire (rooted CM9) got the OTA update and it removed my market app and added the play app in its place, i didnt even realize it till a couple of minutes ago lol
I got the "upgrade" the last time i opened the Market. Hadn't heard anything about it prior, so I was kinda freaked out. I didn't know what to do for a second.
Thanks for this, as I got totally screwed by Google on the update. I clicked "what's this?", my web browser opened up, and afterwards my Market icon was gone, as well as the upgrade process. To re-install Market requires a hard reset! Freaking Google. I hate not being in control of my own damn phone.
Works great on the Inspire 4G, thanks
Go into the settings of your phone, then apps (all), then go to the market app.
Do a 'Clear Data' on the Market app.
Next time you start up your Market app you should have to agree to terms, and then the app will update to Google Play.
1Speed said:
Go into the settings of your phone, then apps (all), then go to the market app.
Do a 'Clear Data' on the Market app.
Next time you start up your Market app you should have to agree to terms, and then the app will update to Google Play.
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Nope, wasn't in the list! Totally gone. Good thing the .apk was there above, disguised as a .zip file. Installed fine.
So I was able to install the google play apk on my unrooted kindle fire and I can now browse the market, but the only thing is that it forces close when I try to download app updates or any new apps. Any ideas?
Installed Google Play on my Rooted Kindle fire, running Stock ROM, it had removed the 'MARKET' and added 'Play Store', i guess its the same thing? i dont know the difference? can anyone explain please?
Thanks
They basically just renamed the app from Market to Google Play. Does the same things as before. This is not the first time it has been updated.
On my Rezound phone, I renamed it back to Market and changed the Icon back to the old icon.
**Edit** Just did it to the KF now too. Screen cap of it below:
northwoodsartist said:
So I was able to install the google play apk on my unrooted kindle fire and I can now browse the market, but the only thing is that it forces close when I try to download app updates or any new apps. Any ideas?
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Same thing happens here, but I was able too purchase a free book and a free song with no problems at all I find this odd, why can I not install an app.
northwoodsartist said:
So I was able to install the google play apk on my unrooted kindle fire and I can now browse the market, but the only thing is that it forces close when I try to download app updates or any new apps. Any ideas?
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I'm stuck in this very same loop. I can do everything but download an app or let it try to update an app I have installed. So far, I'm stumped.
DPAnyion said:
I'm stuck in this very same loop. I can do everything but download an app or let it try to update an app I have installed. So far, I'm stumped.
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soberarmy said:
Same thing happens here, but I was able too purchase a free book and a free song with no problems at all I find this odd, why can I not install an app.
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Try clearing the cache and data for the app and see if that will help. That's worked for me in the past. Hope this helps.
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I did clean data, reload old 3.4.4 market, after couple of minutes it got updated to google play and now all works like it use to.
I'm rooted on 6.3

big ten 2 go app

I've got a rooted kindle fire hd and have the Google play store installed. I'm trying to get the big ten 2 go app installed. When I try to install from the Google play store it say my device isn't compatible. Does anybody have any advice?
jjezbera said:
I've got a rooted kindle fire hd and have the Google play store installed. I'm trying to get the big ten 2 go app installed. When I try to install from the Google play store it say my device isn't compatible. Does anybody have any advice?
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Some apps really are not comparable. You can download Play Store APK's to your computer with a little work and side load them to your tablet. Do so at your own risk http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-download-apk-file-from-google-play

Why are uninstalled apps still shown as Installed on web play store?

Do I have to remove them from the My Apps (All) list? But even after doing so, they still show as Installed on web Play Store, even though I'd already uninstalled them.
Any ideas? It's a small thing, but really annoying lol.
fterh said:
Do I have to remove them from the My Apps (All) list? But even after doing so, they still show as Installed on web Play Store, even though I'd already uninstalled them.
Any ideas? It's a small thing, but really annoying lol.
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are you sure they are installed?
it will list them but it does not mean they are installed.
if there's an x to the right then it's not installed,it's just a 'reminder' of what you have had on your phone previously.
press the x to have it removed from your list.
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are you sure they are installed?
it will list them but it does not mean they are installed.
if there's an x to the right then it's not installed,it's just a 'reminder' of what you have had on your phone previously.
press the x to have it removed from your list.
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I'm referring to the Play store on the browser, not the app.
I've used the app play store to remove the apps from the list of My Apps by pressing the "X", but when I go back to the web play store on my browser, it still says Installed.
fterh said:
I'm referring to the Play store on the browser, not the app.
I've used the app play store to remove the apps from the list of My Apps by pressing the "X", but when I go back to the web play store on my browser, it still says Installed.
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Sounds like the information is still stored locally, clear your browser cache.

Bypass market app restrictions?

I purchased an app off the market to use on my phone. Does anyone know a way to install a paid app on the nexus player running lolirock?
My phone isn't rooted so I can't pull the apk from my phone.... =/
Of course you can, use APK Share from KN Inc (Play Store).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayan.nurav.apkshare&hl=en
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Of course you can, use APK Share from KN Inc (Play Store).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayan.nurav.apkshare&hl=en
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Oh wow, that's awesome! I didn't realize I could get an apk of a purchased app without root.
Thanks brandogg!
Just trying to do my part. I have Google Drive on my ADT-1, I just use "share" on the KN app and it's available within a few seconds or so. Bear in mind there will still be a handful of apps that don't work.
Also, you're probably already aware of this, but in your web browser (even on Chrome on the Nexus Player or ADT-1) you can go to play.google.com/store and search for apps then choose which device to send it to from there. There are quite a few apps that are completely compatible with the Android TV devices, they just don't show up in the Play Store app (probably because they don't have all the appropriate icon packs, etc). Saves a little bit of time that way.

SuperDisplay - App closes after opening - FireTV Cube

Hey,
i recently bought SuperDisplay and wanted to use it with my firetv but it's not working like it supposed 2. After sideloading and starting it just opens up and closes immediatly. What am i missing here? the Play store? is it even possible to install the playstore to the Fire TV Cube 2nd and if yes without root?
thanks in advance
Is no one able to help me out?
I don't know if its a paid app is not, but most of the apps on the play store rely on the Google Play Services which aren't available on FireTV.
It could be that its not compatible with the android version or display size.
It could also that the file is in splits, which some of the newer ones are, and you are pulling the base only and not the splits, which will DEFINITELY crash the app.
In any of the cases you have to provide the logcat. But my guess is the last one

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