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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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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?
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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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A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
Some additional steps to the above.
If Google Play is broken, like it was on mine, you can't download the System app remover. I got it from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jumobi...-root-3-6-2019-android-apk-download/download/
(I do not know if that site is safe.)
Download APK to PC, transfer it over USB, and install it with Terminal Emulator.
Also, if you cannot download a File Explorer since Google Play is broken, try some APK like http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...-manager-4-1-6-android-apk-download/download/
(again, no idea if that site is safe.)
and install it via Terminal...
Then finally you can click the Google Play services APK. (Or just install it via terminal since by now you know how to...)
NOTE: if you have TF101 with KatKiss 4.4.4 you can't use the one marked Android 4.4W+, it fails and you will wasting hours of your time like I did - use the Android 2.3 version.
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After spending 3 hours of figuring out all the above details, I still got the "has stopped" popups, because I had created the file names in terminal as gsm instead of gms. Details are important...
I should add that I did get it working, with my manual installations etc. Thanks!
Works for hours, then PlayServices autoupdate... try 2 times.
Im using katkiss 6.0
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
Phew, good to know it wasn't only me. I've been having this Services issue for some time now on the old 4.4.4 KatKiss, googling for it, updated to 6.0.1 but the problem starts as soon as I even try to install Google Play Services in any way (either flashing GAPPS or installing afterwards with an apk). The device works fine without the Services, but then I can't use Google Play...
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
Solution to my problem... But still need to wait until mr. Google decides to solve it
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...t=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5XjF6sPef4
timppu said:
So is it yet known who are affected? Is this only a TF101 problem, or are other devices (also non-ASUS ones) also affected? Or is this a KatKiss issue? Or what?
I don't feel like blocking Google from updating the services, that sounds like a stopgap solution that probably makes Services unusable in the long run. Hoping that e.g. Google fixes this problem with a new update...
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Yes, there are a lot of devices which faced with this issue. The reason why Google Services stopped working is so-called NEON instruction set for ARM chips. Our tablet has Nvidia Tegra 2 chip which does not support such command set! And no, that will not be fixed!
Here's a quote from the forum (bit.ly/2luHVwu):
If this started on or about the 9th it is due to Google putting ARM neon code into the last update. Older ARM chips do not have neon code functionality and are therefore screwed.
My 6 year old Asus TF101 with a Tegra 2 processor was still running like a champ with android 6.0.1 until last week.
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Forget Google, I am on AmazonApp now Shame on you, Google. Also set my search engine back on old Yahoo
ignasigh said:
My problem is that while trying to flash KK6.0 again it gets stuck on the "Checking connection" step and it continuously prompts the famous "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped". I have flashed old gapps (1st Feb) but problem persists.
I know there is a general issue about a gplay/gservices version but I am not sure how to proceed now....
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I was having it stop at the "Checking Connection" step too, realized I was using the 2017 gapps package instead of the 2016 one. Check to see if you're using the correct one. However, I'm still having the "Google Services" issue.
dape16 said:
A recent update to the Google Play services makes it crash, regardless of Android version. This is how i fixed it:
Requirements:
Root
A root file explorer
Google Play services APK (make sure to select right Android version and use arm + nodpi): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/
System app remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
Instructions:
Disable WiFi.
Use System app remover to uninstall Google Play services, this will make it revert to the factory supplied version.
Install the Google Play services apk. The 10.0.84 is the latest working version accordning to my tests.
Create two folders in \data\app and name them com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk. This will stop Google Play services from auto updating. You should be able to create at least one. Do not overwrite any existing file.
Restart and enable WiFi.
Credits:
ConnCarl: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/delete-disable-downgrade-prevent-update-t3091832
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I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names. UPDATE: sorry, that actually didn't work, in fact, at the moment, no matter what I try, I cannot stop it from updating at some point and having to start all over again...
I rolled back to ASUS 4.0.3 original firmware.
It is working fine for the last 5 days, as long you do not update any of Google apps. The original firmware still has Google Talk pre-installed.
The original firmware is so so slow, when compared with KatKiss 6.0.1 or KatKiss 4.4.4, but at least it is working fine. No FCs at all.
Please note that there are some recent apps that do not work with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3).
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kenpoh said:
I was finally able to get it to work but had to omit the .apk part of the two folder names.
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Kenpoh, what version of KatKiss?
I found the format of the info in the /data/apps folder different from 4.4.4 to 5.1 to 6.0. I was unable to get things to work with fresh 5.1 ROM flashes so went to 4.4.4 and creating the folder with the "-2.apk" worked in 4.4.4. I think the bottom line is you have to create a folder name that is the same name as the .apk file (with a -2) to "confuse" the auto-update.
Now that I know I can get 4.4.4 to work, I'll see if I can get 5.1 and/or 6.0 to work and share my findings.
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
For 4.4.4, I:
- Downloaded ROM, SU, GAPPS, Google Play Services 10.0.84 from apkmirror.com
- Did a clean flash
- booted up installed ES File Explorer from terminal
- installed GPS 10.0.84
- reboot
- create folder using the "-2"
- reboot
All is well. I let everything update (including Google Play Games) and everything is running just fine.
Exterminator13 said:
This is my solution for Transformer TF101 on firmware KatKiss 4.4.4:
Install Lucky Patcher from here: dl1.revdownload.com/dl1/1701/Lucky_Patcher_v6.4.5__5557_Revdl.com.apk
Open Lucky Patcher, select "Search", type "Google"
Uninstall "Google Play", "Google Play Services" (I also uninstalled "Google App" forever cause I needn't it)
Download open gapps on 2017-07-31 from here: github.com/opengapps/arm/releases/download/20160731/open_gapps-arm-4.4-pico-20160731.zip
Disable Wi-fi
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Flash gapps, wipe cache/dalvik.
Now boot and create 2 folders in /data/app - com.google.android.gms-1.apk and com.google.android.gms-2.apk
Now you can turn on your Wi-fi
Here's my solution about installing right version of Youtube for this gapps and prevent Youtube app from updating. There's ZipSigner app which changes a certificate and "detaches" the app from Google Play. For Youtube app this method causes failure on startup with a security exception. Luckily, I've found another solution:
The latest working version is 11.41.56 on October 28, 2016. Download Youtube app from here: apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-11-41-56-release/youtube-11-41-56-21-android-apk-download/download
Disable Wi-fi
Uninstall current Youtube using Lucky Patcher
Now install downloaded version of Youtube
Create a folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk in /data/app. There should be 1 file com.google.android.youtube-1.apk and 1 folder com.google.android.youtube-2.apk.
This solution should prevent a Youtube app from being updated by Google Play: it begins to update but at the end dialog shown which says there's insufficient storage space.
By the way, you can prevent auto-update for another Google app like Google Drive. Open Lucky Patcher, click on the app and select "App Info" and you'll see a detailed info. All you need to do is to create a folder with name like apk but "-1.apk" has to be replaced with "-2.apk"
Turn on Wi-fi
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Thank you very much for your post. It worked flawlessly!!!
I have a Moto Xoom which is also a Tegra 2 Non-Neon device that is experiencing this Google Play Services issue -
I just had a one-on-one chat with Google support. Since I am running a rooted Moto Xoom (Omni 4.4.4), the only advice Google one-on-one support could provide was to unroot and revert back to Stock (which is 4.1.2. on the Xoom) and/or contact Motorola for support. Google seems to be unwilling to investigate fixes unless folks that are running UNROOTED Tegra2 Non-Neon devices are also experiencing the same issue.
So, if you are running a non-rooted Tegra2 device (like your ASUS TF101's) and are having this issue, please contact Google one-on-one support and let them know via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
Apaco said:
UPDATE
OK - I gave up 6.0 required setup a WiFi connection before fully booting. 5.1 wouldn't let me load ES File Explorer from the terminal (failure uri something or other).
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For 6.0, I rebooted after first boot, then the "Skip >" option showed up during the wifi connection setup screen.
Google Maps not working
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Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
Alvera said:
Everybody please post here, maybe Google will read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/qBah52BAQxY;context-place=forum/play
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Things may escalate faster if you try their one-on-one support via https://support.google.com/googlepla...l=en#contact=1
This worked! Thanks OP. As a bonus tip you can also do this from TWRP: Use the TWRP terminal emulator, switch to /data/app/ and mkdir the aformentioned gms-1 and gms-2 apk dummies.
****UPDATE MARCH 7, 2019:****
If the guide below doesn't work for you, see additional instructions at the end.
This seems to be a huge problem for many users...location services not working when the Google Play store is installed. I have found a way to install the Play Store without breaking location services. NOTE: You don't need to install these Google APKs as system applications, but it does help a lot. So if you own an HD 8, you can perform all of the steps below by installing the four APKs as regular applications. Just follow the same steps without using any root applications.
WHAT:
When you go to settings > wireless > location services and toggle it on, you are using Amazon's location services. When the Play Store is installed on the HD 10, sometimes Google's location services doesn't kick on. The reality is, the services DO turn on, but when doing so, creates a conflict in the system. This is due in part to Amazon redirecting fragments of the internal settings. Since installing the Play Store disables Amazon's services, if Google's doesn't take over when you install the Play Store, you don't have any location services period. Although my rewrite of the settings fragment in FireTabletSettings.apk redirects the setting back to AOSP, the toggle is useless if Google never asks you to use their location services.
HOW:
For the past week, I have tested this method over and over and over, as wells as others, and the fix method I will be guiding you through, has worked every single time. WARNING: You will need to start from a freshly installed version of FireOS. Make sure you have rooted your tablet so you can DISABLE OTA
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. On your PC download these four Google Play APKs from this thread. (NOTE: Download the APKs as they are. Do NOT download any newer versions of the APKs. When they are installed and working they will update themselves.)
2. Making sure you have ADB enabled in developer options (settings > device options > tap serial number 7 times then enable ADB in developer options). Plug your tablet into your PC. Place the four APKs into your tablet's internal storage.
3. On your tablet, go to settings > wireless > Connect to Wifi (REMEMBER TO DISABLE OTA UPDATES FIRST! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTING TO WIFI!)
4. Then go to settings > wireless > location based services > make sure services are turned ON.
5. Download and install a file manager like Total Commander. In Total Commander, from the home screen, tap on Internal storage. Install the Google APKs by tapping them, IN THIS ORDER SPECIFICALLY:
1. com.google.android.gsf.login_5.1-1743759-22_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
2. com.google.android.gsf_5.1-1743759-22_minAPI22(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
3. com.google.android.gms_11.5.09_(230-164803921)-11509230_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
4. com.android.vending_8.3.41.U-all_0_FP_170066753-80834100_minAPI14(armeabi-v7a)(240,320,480dpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
6. Once all the APKs are installed, open the Play Store and sign into your account and IMMEDIATELY go to settings and TURN OFF auto-updates then close the Play Store and reboot your tablet. Once rebooted, if needed, the APKs will start to update.
7. When the tablet boots, tap on settings > wireless > location based services. If you followed instructions earlier and toggled this setting on, good job. Now turn it off and wait about 15 seconds and turn it back on.
8. You may get a pop-up window asking you to agree to the use of Google Location Accuracy/Services. YOU MUST TAP AGREE.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
8. From your home screen, tap the Google Settings icon then Location. You MIGHT get a pop up saying something like: "In a previous version of Google, you turned off location history. Do you want to turn it back on?" YOU MUST TAP YES.
9. Download and install Settings Database Editor. Then open a terminal app, or plug the tablet into the PC and open an ADB window and type the following commands, hitting enter after each one:
Code:
adb shell
su
pm grant by4a.setedit22 android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
10. Open Settings Database Editor and tap on the drop down menu on the right and select the 'secure' tab. Scroll down until you see 'location_providers_allowed'. The value should say:
Code:
network
11. Tap the 'location_providers_allowed' setting then tap 'edit value' and in front of 'network' add the text 'gps' (without the ') and separate the two with a comma, but no spaces and tap save. The value should now look like this:
Code:
gps,network
12. Reboot. Google location services should now work. Download a weather app like Weather Underground and set the location up for GPS. If it detects location, you're good to go. If not, you missed a step and have to start over.
ALTERNATIVE:
1. Turn off location services.
2. Install Google maps and open it. Or download and install chrome.
3. Maps: A box will pop up asking to enable location services. Tap yes/ok. Chrome: scroll to bottom of page and tap 'update location' or 'use exact/precise location'.
4. Maps: Tap on the blue or gray dot representing your location.
5. Tap on 'pick a place' and pick your location.
I had to do a non-root rewrite after running into some issues. This should work on the HD 8 as well.
Awesome...!
Love your work, long time reader but never really needed to post as I've generally read out of interest and my old trusty Samsung tablet has been serving it's purpose. As my Samsung tablet has now aged and I'm putting it to rest (R.I.P.), I've acquired a few Fire HD 10 tablets (one for me and one each for my parents). Problem is that after installing Google Play, am not able to use it with GPS software (like Sygic). I've tried the process listed here on a fresh tablet and also by reflashing to stock my tablet, but does not seem to get working.
Following your process step-by-step, there is no indication that the Play Store files gets updated and no pop-ups like the ones shown at step 8 and onwards...
Questions:
1. Is there an indicator to show that the Play Store files are being updated?
2. Is the pop-up window (indicated at step 8) always suppose to occur when we complete this step?
3. Do we need to install your APK's for the updated framework and the systemconfig updates from you before this will work?
Finally... Thanks for your great work and you're definitely a very large contributor to this community. Thank you.
niz180sx said:
Awesome...!
Love your work, long time reader but never really needed to post as I've generally read out of interest and my old trusty Samsung tablet has been serving it's purpose. As my Samsung tablet has now aged and I'm putting it to rest (R.I.P.), I've acquired a few Fire HD 10 tablets (one for me and one each for my parents). Problem is that after installing Google Play, am not able to use it with GPS software (like Sygic). I've tried the process listed here on a fresh tablet and also by reflashing to stock my tablet, but does not seem to get working.
Following your process step-by-step, there is no indication that the Play Store files gets updated and no pop-ups like the ones shown at step 8 and onwards...
Questions:
1. Is there an indicator to show that the Play Store files are being updated?
2. Is the pop-up window (indicated at step 8) always suppose to occur when we complete this step?
3. Do we need to install your APK's for the updated framework and the systemconfig updates from you before this will work?
Finally... Thanks for your great work and you're definitely a very large contributor to this community. Thank you.
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1. There may not be an indicator.
2. If you turned location services on prior to installing the 4 apks , it should show up every time when you toggle it off then back on. I've done this more times than I care to admit and in each case the fort box pops up every time. The second one may only pop up when you've previously turned off location history. Also make sure to sign into play store wait a few minutes then toggle location off then on. Might need to clear data of 4 apks and try again though. I don't know what Amazon made this such a pain.
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3. No. This guide it not related to any of my mods and housing need any other special APPs for this particular guide.
Side note: the GPS chip in these devices is not active. It does exist, but according to the .mk file, was deactivated in the kernel. That's why Android OS has AGPS integrated into their framework (in case a device doesn't fully support gps).
Thanks for the reply. Very helpful...
Anyways, I did another reflash to stock and reinstalled the Play Store APK's and monitored the versions. The updates never happened and I tried to force an update by pressing on the version number (in settings) a few times. But after a few hours of still not updating, the Play Store never updates and hence I tried a clear cache and clear data for the Play Store apps. This then actually allowed for the update to progress after logging in again next. Hopefully this helps anyone else that gets stuck with the same.
DragonFire1024 - One more favour, can you try and install Sygic and see if the GPS locks or not? I've tried on the 3 devices here and I'm not sure if I've just done something wrong and hence the GPS is not locking or if Sygic just isn't able to use AGPS as the GPS source and isn't able to lock since the other parts of the GPS modules are not active? Thanks in advance.
Also, if you have any GPS apps that you could recommend with on device maps, that's the only criteria I have left that I need to get working for my parents.
Thanking you.
No Root required now?
DragonFire1024 said:
I had to do a non-root rewrite after running into some issues. This should work on the HD 8 as well.
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So, if I understand correctly, we can follow the instructions without a rooted device?
Also, you indicated that we have to start with a fresh install of Fire OS. This is no longer the case with my device, and I'm just trying to fix the location services. I can find instructions on rooting the device (which I don't want to do unless necessary) and I can find copies of the Fire OS images, but I've failed at finding instructions on how to install the stock FireOS image. My device is a Fire HD 8 (2017). If you can point me towards a thread with what I need, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
WCE68 said:
So, if I understand correctly, we can follow the instructions without a rooted device?
Also, you indicated that we have to start with a fresh install of Fire OS. This is no longer the case with my device, and I'm just trying to fix the location services. I can find instructions on rooting the device (which I don't want to do unless necessary) and I can find copies of the Fire OS images, but I've failed at finding instructions on how to install the stock FireOS image. My device is a Fire HD 8 (2017). If you can point me towards a thread with what I need, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I cannot help with location services but as far as I know you CANNOT root an hd8, its not possible with locked bootloader. Only hd10 can gain root, so perhaps the better question is to ask if this can be done on an hd8
WCE68 said:
So, if I understand correctly, we can follow the instructions without a rooted device?
Also, you indicated that we have to start with a fresh install of Fire OS. This is no longer the case with my device, and I'm just trying to fix the location services. I can find instructions on rooting the device (which I don't want to do unless necessary) and I can find copies of the Fire OS images, but I've failed at finding instructions on how to install the stock FireOS image. My device is a Fire HD 8 (2017). If you can point me towards a thread with what I need, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Factory reset for an HD 8 then follow this guide. This should work on all Amazon tablets. I have a Fire 7, HD 8 and 10. Works on all three, rooted or not.
I have a new Fire HD 10 (2017). I installed Google Play Store before seeing this thread. I want to use YoutubeTV but when it launches it says it can't determine my location. Which is what brought me to this thread I have the latest HD 10 OS loaded (5.6.2.0?). If I do a factory reset, will I still have that version and will it work with the process you have? Thanks, Frank
fclifton said:
I have a new Fire HD 10 (2017). I installed Google Play Store before seeing this thread. I want to use YoutubeTV but when it launches it says it can't determine my location. Which is what brought me to this thread I have the latest HD 10 OS loaded (5.6.2.0?). If I do a factory reset, will I still have that version and will it work with the process you have? Thanks, Frank
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Yes you will still have 5.6.2.0. Before a reset, clear the data of and uninstall the 4 APKs then reset. Install the APKs from the guide linked in my OP. Install them as is and do not download the updated versions. Make sure location services are on before installation.
DragonFire1024 said:
Yes you will still have 5.6.2.0. Before a reset, clear the data of and uninstall the 4 APKs then reset. Install the APKs from the guide linked in my OP. Install them as is and do not download the updated versions. Make sure location services are on before installation.
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So I tried to follow your instructions, but I was not able to get Google location services working. At least I don't think so. I never saw any pop ups asking me to agree to the use of Google Location services. It is probably operator error on my part. Here is what I did by the steps you have:
I first cleared data from and uninstalled the 4 APKs. Then I set the tablet back to factory default. I am attempting this without rooting.
1. The thread you linked to said that newer versions of Silk could be used to install the APKs, so I didn't download them to my PC. I used Silk in step 5.
2. I enabled developer options and enabled ADB. Did not move APKs because they are not on my PC as stated in step 1.
3. So here is the first place I wasn't sure exactly what to do. Your instructions are to go to Settings | Wireless | Connect to Wifi. However, since I reset my tablet back to Factory Defaults, the first screen is to set language and then the next is to setup Wifi. I had to connect to Wifi to proceed, so I did. The next screen says it found like 11 system updates. Wasn't sure what to do with them, so I let them be installed. The next screen wanted me to register, so I did that. The next screen has to do with restoring a backup which I skipped. The next screen has 4 options, one of which is Enable Location Services. I unchecked that (but checked it again later in Step 4). The next two screens had to do with suggested apps which I skipped. The one after that introduces Show Mode, a demo that I had to let run. After that is a Fire tutorial which I skipped. Next was an intro to Alexa hands free, which I was not able to skip.. I allowed Alexa hands free. Finally after all that I was at the home desktop screen! From there I launched the Appstore app and disabled automatic updates. Whew! And not exactly what was in your Step 3.
4. Did Settings | Wireless | Location based services and enabled it
5. Used Silk to download and install each APK in the order listed. (Downloaded one, installed, went to the next)
6. Launched Play Store, which did start ok, and after signing in turned off automatic updates. Could not tell if the 4 APKs updated.
7. Did Settings | Wireless | Location based services disabled it, counted to 20 and enabled it.
No pop up
8. From Home Screen launched Google Settings. One time I got the pop up. Another time I did not.
At this point I installed Youtube TV and it still said unable to determine location. Other apps like weather and maps did find my location so I assume some kind of location services is running. I disabled location services for weather, then launched weather again and got a dialog saying it needed location services. It did not look like the Google popup so I guess it was still the Amazon service.
So, my experience didn't quite match up with your instructions. I can see in a couple places where I could make it match more closely, but there were a lot of things in Step 3 that I wasn't clear about. Any ideas?
Thanks, Frank
fclifton said:
I have a new Fire HD 10 (2017). I installed Google Play Store before seeing this thread. I want to use YoutubeTV but when it launches it says it can't determine my location. Which is what brought me to this thread I have the latest HD 10 OS loaded (5.6.2.0?). If I do a factory reset, will I still have that version and will it work with the process you have? Thanks, Frank
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Were you able to have luck with this for Youtube TV?
I'm still unable to get past the location prompt.
DragonFire1024 said:
Yes you will still have 5.6.2.0. Before a reset, clear the data of and uninstall the 4 APKs then reset. Install the APKs from the guide linked in my OP. Install them as is and do not download the updated versions. Make sure location services are on before installation.
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Worked for getting my location on other apps. Thanks
pc747 said:
Were you able to have luck with this for Youtube TV?
I'm still unable to get past the location prompt.
Worked for getting my location on other apps. Thanks
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No I don't have YouTube Tv working yet. I haven't given up on it yet.
I also got some other apps to work, but I think they were using Amazon location services, not Google.
Must be off and on
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Youtube TV is working for now for me. But I am betting it is going to be inconsistent.
fclifton said:
I have a new Fire HD 10 (2017). I installed Google Play Store before seeing this thread. I want to use YoutubeTV but when it launches it says it can't determine my location. Which is what brought me to this thread I have the latest HD 10 OS loaded (5.6.2.0?). If I do a factory reset, will I still have that version and will it work with the process you have? Thanks, Frank
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I also just got a Fire HD 10 and installed the 4 google apks before seeing this thread. I'm also not rooted. However, all I needed to do to get GPS to work was to turn the Fire OS Location Based Services toggle off. (Settings-Wireless-Location Based Services). Upon opening Google Maps it asked me to use GPS and it just worked.
DoughMucker said:
I also just got a Fire HD 10 and installed the 4 google apks before seeing this thread. I'm also not rooted. However, all I needed to do to get GPS to work was to turn the Fire OS Location Based Services toggle off. (Settings-Wireless-Location Based Services). Upon opening Google Maps it asked me to use GPS and it just worked.
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Yes! Did the same and now it appears that Google location is being used. Thanks!
Reset my Fire HD 10 (7th generation) 5.6.2.0 back to factory and rooted it without any issues following this offline root method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/hd-10-2017-offline-rooting-t3734860
Disabled OTA using commands from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...7-fire-os-5-6-uninstall-t3709437/post77437463
All the files downloaded and installed from internal storage.
6, 7, 8(part 1) executed as per instructions.
8(part 2) didnt get asked.
Everything went real smooth so no issues to report. My Fire HD 10 (7th generation) 5.6.2.0 fully compatible with all of it
How do I know OTA really disabled?
How do I know the 4 apk are updating and when they are done updating or it doesnt matter if I evoke an error trying to open Playstore?
@DragonFire1024 your work help and support is truly appreciated.
MutantWizard said:
Reset my Fire HD 10 (7th generation) 5.6.2.0 back to factory and rooted it without any issues following this offline root method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/hd-10-2017-offline-rooting-t3734860
Disabled OTA using commands from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...7-fire-os-5-6-uninstall-t3709437/post77437463
All the files downloaded and installed from internal storage.
6, 7, 8(part 1) executed as per instructions.
8(part 2) didnt get asked.
Everything went real smooth so no issues to report. My Fire HD 10 (7th generation) 5.6.2.0 fully compatible with all of it
How do I know OTA really disabled?
How do I know the 4 apk are updating and when they are done updating or it doesnt matter if I evoke an error trying to open Playstore?
@DragonFire1024 your work help and support is truly appreciated.
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You'll get an error or force close as the apks update. Check apk mirror for the latest versions. Play store is 11.6.18. I'll enable my OTA apk later and grab a screen shot for everyone to see. It's very fast and will start downloading the second it's activated and WiFi is on. It's the only apk responsible for downloading and installing system updates sent by Amazon only.
MutantWizard said:
Reset my Fire HD 10 (7th generation) 5.6.2.0 back to factory and rooted it without any issues following this offline root method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/hd-10-2017-offline-rooting-t3734860
Disabled OTA using commands from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...7-fire-os-5-6-uninstall-t3709437/post77437463
All the files downloaded and installed from internal storage.
6, 7, 8(part 1) executed as per instructions.
8(part 2) didnt get asked.
Everything went real smooth so no issues to report. My Fire HD 10 (7th generation) 5.6.2.0 fully compatible with all of it
How do I know OTA really disabled?
How do I know the 4 apk are updating and when they are done updating or it doesnt matter if I evoke an error trying to open Playstore?
@DragonFire1024 your work help and support is truly appreciated.
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Here you go. Luckily I was able to circumvent the update before anything could install.
Need some assistance....trying to install Google Play...OS 6.3.0.1....
Followed these instructions twice...https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
I downloaded the APK's and installed them correctly...I can open Play Store however I don't see any google services app anywhere and when trying to download anything from within Play Store all I get is a "download pending". I uninstalled and reinstalled all four APK's and no change....any ideas?
miket007 said:
Need some assistance....trying to install Google Play...OS 6.3.0.1....
Followed these instructions twice...https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
I downloaded the APK's and installed them correctly...I can open Play Store however I don't see any google services app anywhere and when trying to download anything from within Play Store all I get is a "download pending". I uninstalled and reinstalled all four APK's and no change....any ideas?
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You may like to check this (Manual update Google Play Service): https://www.google.com/search?ei=X0..........0i71j33i22i29i30.T7xjGu4qVBk#kpvalbx=1
I am having some problems getting Google Play Store onto my Fire HD 8 (2018 / 8th Gen). I am mainly installing GPS to get Moon Reader+ Pro (paid) onto my Fire HD8. (Anything else would be a bonus)
SIDENOTE: If someone can recommend me an EPUB reader for Fire HD8 that also do text-to-speech...
First, I tried to install the 4 files directly (G Framework, G Play Services, G Play Store, G Login), using the links provided by Androidpolice. It worked, I installed a few apps, then it stopped working. Google play store wants me to login again. And again, and again... it won't save the login info, even after I confirmed login from my main Google device (my phone) like 6 times yesterday.
And I keep getting a notification that I must update Google Play Services.
So I figured okay, I'll update Google Play Services manually. Except I downloaded like 4 different versions from APKMirror, and they all say "apk is corrupt" when I install them.
I read in Reddit that I have to move the APKs back into internal storage. I did that. Rebooted, tried again. STILL errored out.
I uninstalled and deleted all four apks, and started again with Fire Toolbox 6.4
Install went okay. Entered credentials, verified login from other device. Then POOF. Quit to desktop.
When I opened Google Play Store, it's prompting me for login... AGAIN.
I do have an SD card in the device, and it's configured as adoptable storage (i.e. semi-permanent), not removable. Not sure if it makes any difference.
Any ideas?
Just an idea I had... Should I remove the SD card, to force the install into internal, THEN install Play Store?
kschang said:
I am having some problems getting Google Play Store onto my Fire HD 8 (2018 / 8th Gen). I am mainly installing GPS to get Moon Reader+ Pro (paid) onto my Fire HD8. (Anything else would be a bonus)
SIDENOTE: If someone can recommend me an EPUB reader for Fire HD8 that also do text-to-speech...
First, I tried to install the 4 files directly (G Framework, G Play Services, G Play Store, G Login), using the links provided by Androidpolice. It worked, I installed a few apps, then it stopped working. Google play store wants me to login again. And again, and again... it won't save the login info, even after I confirmed login from my main Google device (my phone) like 6 times yesterday.
And I keep getting a notification that I must update Google Play Services.
So I figured okay, I'll update Google Play Services manually. Except I downloaded like 4 different versions from APKMirror, and they all say "apk is corrupt" when I install them.
I read in Reddit that I have to move the APKs back into internal storage. I did that. Rebooted, tried again. STILL errored out.
I uninstalled and deleted all four apks, and started again with Fire Toolbox 6.4
Install went okay. Entered credentials, verified login from other device. Then POOF. Quit to desktop.
When I opened Google Play Store, it's prompting me for login... AGAIN.
I do have an SD card in the device, and it's configured as adoptable storage (i.e. semi-permanent), not removable. Not sure if it makes any difference.
Any ideas?
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I had this issue and had to set my storage as portable.
Okay, so it is the SD card. Good to know!
kschang said:
I am having some problems getting Google Play Store onto my Fire HD 8 (2018 / 8th Gen). I am mainly installing GPS to get Moon Reader+ Pro (paid) onto my Fire HD8. (Anything else would be a bonus)
SIDENOTE: If someone can recommend me an EPUB reader for Fire HD8 that also do text-to-speech...
First, I tried to install the 4 files directly (G Framework, G Play Services, G Play Store, G Login), using the links provided by Androidpolice. It worked, I installed a few apps, then it stopped working. Google play store wants me to login again. And again, and again... it won't save the login info, even after I confirmed login from my main Google device (my phone) like 6 times yesterday.
And I keep getting a notification that I must update Google Play Services.
So I figured okay, I'll update Google Play Services manually. Except I downloaded like 4 different versions from APKMirror, and they all say "apk is corrupt" when I install them.
I read in Reddit that I have to move the APKs back into internal storage. I did that. Rebooted, tried again. STILL errored out.
I uninstalled and deleted all four apks, and started again with Fire Toolbox 6.4
Install went okay. Entered credentials, verified login from other device. Then POOF. Quit to desktop.
When I opened Google Play Store, it's prompting me for login... AGAIN.
I do have an SD card in the device, and it's configured as adoptable storage (i.e. semi-permanent), not removable. Not sure if it makes any difference.
Any ideas?
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You have a problem from Google services?
Try it to factory reset, bypass Amazon registration. Do not register with Amazon account. Remove Amazon bloat using Fire Toolbox.
Do not install the Google API services into SD card. Only install into internal storage.
I have to install Google BEFORE Amazon? Dang.
Moved EVERYTHING back into internal storage. Reformatted the SD card as portable storage. Rebooted. Confirmed there's not even an option to move app to SD now.
Deleted all four APKs, and tried to reinstall via Fire Tollbox. No joy. will not save Google login data. After entering credentials, it goes to checking info, and BOOM! Back to "sign in" button. In fact, the screen kinda froze up when installing Google Play Services with Fire Toolbox. Took a LONG time for the display to refresh, MUCH MUCH longer than it should.
Deleted all four APKs again, installed the 4 files downloaded via AndroidPolice earlier manually. Tried to enter credentials again, still no go, same thing happens. it just quits and goes back to the "sign in' button as if I've never tried to enter the credentials.
So you're telling me I have to choose between Google and Amazon, then I'll have to just leave this one alone. I have a backup tablet I can try this on though. (Yes, I have a backup HD8 and an HD7, and an HD7 4th gen I gave to a friend. )
How do I bypass Amazon registration? Device boots directly to Amazon registration. No dropdown shade, no settings, nothing.
This is VERY strange.
I tested the Google Play install with Amazon Fire Toolbox 6.5 on my HD8 (2017), which was my backup device. It worked flawlessly. I got apps and everything downloaded.
I then tried to do the same to my HD8 (2018) which is supposed to be my primary device. I already have a ton of Amazon apps and books on it, but I need something from the Play store. So I started the install process. (Incidentally 6.4 was not very happy install to the same device). Install went smoothly. I started up Play Store, which took me to login. I entered my credentials, verified login on my primary device, hit "Accept terms" then BAM! I'm back at login screen.
Okay, I erased data from Play store, login again. BAM, it won't save the login data.
Okay, uninstall play store, reboot, login again. BAM still won't save login data.
Okay, remove microSD card altogether. Reboot. Uninstall, reinstall. Login again. STILL won't save login data.
I checked, says internal storage has 3.26GB out of 10.43 GB free. So it's not a storage problem.
I can use my 2017 device, but I'd STILL like to eventually figure out what's going on. Do I need to try it fully factory-resetted?
kschang said:
How do I bypass Amazon registration? Device boots directly to Amazon registration. No dropdown shade, no settings, nothing.
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Ways to bypass Amazon registration in setup screen after factory reset.
1. Select the Wi-Fi networks with password. Do not select an open Wi-Fi networks (no password).
2. Hit CANCEL button on enter Wi-Fi password page.
3. Then hit NOT NOW button and confirm by hitting SKIP button on dialog
If you have to connected to Wi-Fi via setup screen. It will go to registration screen
1. Fill an invalid/incorrect email address and password field and enter at several times until appears NOT NOW button
Example to fill an invalid/incorrect email address and password from registration screen:
Code:
Email address: x
Password: x
2. When the button appears, hit NOT NOW and confirm by hitting SKIP button on dialog
kschang said:
This is VERY strange.
I tested the Google Play install with Amazon Fire Toolbox 6.5 on my HD8 (2017), which was my backup device. It worked flawlessly. I got apps and everything downloaded.
I then tried to do the same to my HD8 (2018) which is supposed to be my primary device. I already have a ton of Amazon apps and books on it, but I need something from the Play store. So I started the install process. (Incidentally 6.4 was not very happy install to the same device). Install went smoothly. I started up Play Store, which took me to login. I entered my credentials, verified login on my primary device, hit "Accept terms" then BAM! I'm back at login screen.
Okay, I erased data from Play store, login again. BAM, it won't save the login data.
Okay, uninstall play store, reboot, login again. BAM still won't save login data.
Okay, remove microSD card altogether. Reboot. Uninstall, reinstall. Login again. STILL won't save login data.
I checked, says internal storage has 3.26GB out of 10.43 GB free. So it's not a storage problem.
I can use my 2017 device, but I'd STILL like to eventually figure out what's going on. Do I need to try it fully factory-resetted?
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You forgot to reset your Fire tablet to factory defaults, and you didn't grant contacts permission to Google services.
I have a 3 Fire HD 8 (2018), deregistered, installed apps (Nova Launcher, Google services, Microsoft office, Facebook), and Google services and Google accounts are still fine on Fire OS 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.0.1.
I'm also having trouble installing the three files in a combination that works (I read elsewhere that we don't need Google account manager). Given that the Fire HD 8 (8th generation) runs Android 7.1, should we try to find files that align to this version? What are the version numbers of the 3 apks that I should find and install?