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[Kindle Fire Android Development] aleunge:
Go here and download the fileexpert apk first (way at the bottom):

http://droidsurf.blogspot.com/2011/11/file-expert-v403-403-android-apk-app.html

Then put the apk in the same folder as adb and type:

adb install fileexpert403.apk

Of course that's after you root and make sure you're connected ("adb devices"). After that just use fileexpert to do all the apk installing and the market sideloading.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] smtom:
Sideload ROM Manager and use the fix permissions from there.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gemorris:
I tried to follow these instructions and now my kindle fire is stuck in a boot loop. It wont boot up despite trying to hard reset it. Any suggestions?

Edit: Found the answer, at least I'm not bricked anymore.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
thx for help, but when i want to mount /system/app it says "Mount FAILED".

its rooted and Superuser installed.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] a1exus:
which version/date of gapps is this?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ghost_og:
Did you go to settings and enable root explorer before trying to mount /system? Also, try mounting /system instead of /system/app.

Someone pointed out that the version of File Expert from the Amazon market wasn't giving proper root access. Mine is from the Android Market and it worked perfectly.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
Thx for help guys, i played a bit around, mount doesn't work, but i installed the market without mounting. Its here also after revolt :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ghost_og:
If you're interested, I posted the Android Market version of File Expert over here.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] RotKT:
tried everything mentioned above but still cant copy/move vending.apk to system/app.

installed vending.apk w/o copying it to system/app; but getting force close error.

plz help.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
First reboot ur kindle, install an other version from root explorer (or anything u use), load the gapps zip from cm7, and try again.

Working fine for me without mounting anything or changing permissions!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stocaprimo:
EDIT:

Nevermind, I found the Market Opener app. :P
[Kindle Fire Android Development] RotKT:
how do you load a zip file?

thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sadalius:
You don't actually load the zip file on the device, rather unzip them on your computer and transfer them to your device in their native apk form. Then install them in the proper manner. Some will install just by browsing to them with file explorer, others will need to be moved to certain folders with permissions changed prior to being able to install them.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] RotKT:
if so then it's not working;

i tried both vending.apk and com.market.... ; i was able to sign in my google account but whenever i tried to download anything, an error popped up (force close). and i can't run the market after that (get force close error instantly)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
do you tried other versions from market.apk and vending.apk?

i upload those 2 when I'm on my PC...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aleunge:
Yeah I tried installing market outside of /system/app before and it doesn't work as well. If you have problems mounting/getting rw permission for the folder, just adb it. Earlier post for that is here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19967636&postcount=46

Remember to use the newer Market (com.market...) as well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stocaprimo:
Does anyone knows where the installed app's icons are kept? Apps from android market have smaller icons and they look bad in carousel.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
the best way is to use another launcher. go launcher working very good on KF.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] befreshshaveivorysalesoap:
So Yeah, This is my solution.

I was experiencing the same market "Force Close" issue as others here. I noticed after using root explore to move the GPP files to the device partition I was able to change the permissions of the files. After that I launch them and was set to go.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] pdtp:
Was just having the force close issue as well; did some poking around found out my device did an OTA upgrade from 6.1 to 6.2. it removed root and broke market. After i rerooted i had to follow the instructions again to get it back up and running. dont forget to reboot after the install.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] uncola:
This guide worked for me, but I ran into three issues.

First, there was no vending.apk in the gapps.rar, I had to use com.amarket.apk.

Second, I had to download a root explorer apk.. might be good to put that in the gapps.rar if it's legal/ok.

Third, android market seemed stuck on "loading" the first time I ran it, but I rebooted and opened it again and it worked fine, I can even buy apps.

So far I've installed gmail, google maps/streetview and google music and they all work great.. also I installed adw launcher ex and it works great
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ghost_og:
2. This is mentioned in the Prerequisites. Root Explorer specifically is a paid app, so this wouldn't be possible. As far as other .apks it's probably just best left to user choice since everyone's tastes are a bit different.

3. See steps 8,9 under Instructions of the OP.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] uncola:
What's up with the vending.apk? It's not in the gapps.rar and there's no mention made of where to get it?

I guess my main suggestion is to give instructions on using a free file manager to change the r/w permissions instead of root explorer.. would make it easier for noobs to get it
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
I took them from CM7 gapps, working perfect.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aleunge:
Yeah I posted File Expert apk a few posts back. It's free AFAIK and also there're instructions on how to install it if you're not in the US and can't access the Amazon market.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20056695&postcount=58

And like the billions of posts on which market apk to use, the original/older vending.apk doesn't work anyways. FCs and stuck downloads. com.amarket.apk is the puppy to go to.

We don't have that many pages in this posting yet so reading through or searching should do.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] R1nZX:
I bought two Kindle Fires for my daughters. I followed the instructions in this thread to install the Android Market on the first one, but I was unable to copy (or cut and paste) the com.amarket.apk file from the sdcard to the /system/app directory using File Expert. However, I was able to mount it as RW and then used 'adb push' to put the file in /system/app, and the rest went smoothly and it now works.

When I tried to repeat the procedure on the second Kindle, it won't allow me to copy the file or install it using push. File Expert acts like it's copying the file successfully, but the file is not actually copied. 'adb push' says "permission denied," even though the Kindle is rooted and /system is mounted as RW. I tried using 'adb shell' and entered the mount command that way, and it also says it succeeds, but adb push still fails. I can't access the file from within the shell to copy it, because it says the /sdcard directory is empty (it's not).

Does anyone have any idea how I might fix this?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aleunge:
I'm not sure, but if you're trying to copy the com.amarket.apk from the SDCARD, make sure you hit "disconnect" on the Kindle Fire's screen first. Because if you're connected to your PC as mass storage (i.e. accessing SD card), the KF can't access the SDCARD. Maybe try that out?

UPDATE: also, did you mount with these commands while under shell? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19967636&postcount=46
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fulvi3tto:
Hello, i followed the instructions and have now the market working on my KF.

How do I download the apps now?

It says all the apps are not compatible with my model :confused:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StringerE:
Market Icon Not Showing Up?

I can get the android market app to install (installed after copying to /system/app) and if I open it from the last screen of the installation I can use the market. I downloaded & installed a few apps through the android market with no problem.

However, once I exit the market I can't re-open it because the icon is not listed under the Apps tab on my KF.

If I re-install it and select "open" instead of "done" on the last screen of the installation, it works just fine. But, again, once I exit I can't find the market icon anywhere.

Has anyone experienced this?

Thanks!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ghost_og:
Yes, anyone installing the Market has experienced this. Re-read the OP very carefully. :p
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StringerE:
DOH! I'm now one of THOSE people... the ones who don't fully read the instructions and then wonder why it didn't work.

Thanks. I definitely missed that part at the bottom about the launcher/work around. :o
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jb0ne:
I keep seeing sideloading being mentioned. Fair enough, use adb install or File Expert once the apk is on my sdcard.

But how do I get that apk file I want from Android Market in the first place? I'm trying to get the radio paradise app for example. Also would like to put Beautiful Weather on here, which I purchased on my phone.

Also has anyone tried widgets?

One more question -- I love the Kindle Wallpapers, and I am really liking this Go Launcher as an interface. Does anyone know where on the device filesystem those Kindle Wallpapers are stored? I'd like to put them in a more accessible place to use as my wallpapers in Go Launcher.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Xeddicus:
Search on the internet for the apk files or get a program like Titanium Backup on your phone and back up the APK's yourself and then sideload them onto the Fire.

No idea about the wallpapers.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] tkcctkcc:
Hi

I follow all the step and also install the Go Launcher Ex. I can also go into the market and it list out lot of Apps. However when I click any apps, it just stay at downloading, it never complete the download and install. I try other apps but it still the same. Is it my google account problem? How to register another account?

Thanks.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YMark:
Read this post for solution: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19900008&postcount=2
[Kindle Fire Android Development] tkcctkcc:
Thanks everybody. Finally I download the "com.amarket.apk" and using root explorer to install the market again and it work perfect. I'm sure the problem is the vending.apk version. Even I downlaod the latest one is not work but "com.amarket.apk" work perfect. For those KF fan that got the problem that same as me, use search engine to find the file and download it.

Enjoy!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hamster0914:
Absolutely no go on this, even after following all the instructions, even using the latest com.amarket.apk file, using adb, su, etc. Am outside the US, so I'm using File Expert 4.0.5. KF firmware is 6.2_user_3003020. Any other tricks to get the market to work?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aleunge:
What problem are you running into? Market still FCs or stuck on downloading? Or can't move com.amarket.apk?

Did you remember to install GoogleServiceFramework.apk first? Reboot? Set permissions of com.amarket.apk maybe? Did you do your monthly sacrifical celemonial dance to worship the G gods? :eek:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kafluke:
I've followed these instructions to a T and every time that I try and run the market it FC's on me.

The only thing that I didn't do was install a separate launcher. Instead I used Titanium Backup to convert the market to a user app so it shows up on the Amazon home screen.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kafluke:
I've downloaded serveral different version of com.amarket.apk and none of them work for me. Can you give us a link to the page where you found yours? (yes I've googled it several times)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] tkcctkcc:
My problem is the vending.apk fire. When click the install on any apps, it stay at downloading status bar and never end.

I'm a new user so cannot directly post the link.

add WWW before this "mediafire.com/?nl7zcyffbpsbh61"

I download it from mediafire and it work. Hope your KF work base on this fire.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fernando sor:
I actually have two markets running on my kindle. The stock android market and my hacked transparent market. I'll post if anyone is interested
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
maybe with screenshot? :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kafluke:
Im interested in both if they actually work and don't FC
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fernando sor:
Yeah ok. Im in Vegas but I'll try to post tonight. They both work fine for me

sent from my mom's basement
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stiffmast3r:
I give all that I can be in Vegas *.*
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fernando sor:
Ok this is interesting. I've never been able to run two markets at once. only on the kindle. My themed market is 3.3.11 Even though there have been later versions on xda 3.4.4 is the latest version pushed since 3.3.11.

I'm curious if it will update to an unthemed version.

Either way I'll theme the new version and release it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] movieaddict:
does anyone know how to get the market working with 6.2.1 update? i reinstalled vending.apk and now it fc's??? any help would be great

Anyone know how to get vending apk into system apps without rooting? thats why my market keeps fc

update deleted my vending apk
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fernando sor:
you wont be able to install anything to system unrooted.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TurboD:
I purchased 2 KFs for Xmas gifts, rooted, installed Market, and hid away. Pulled them out to charge and update the o/s, one the Market still works, the other force closes. Seems like I need to move the Vending file again, but of course its unrooted now. Just find it odd that one works and one doesn't, everything was done with same equipment within minutes of each other. Xmas a few days away, just my luck.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Jessical:
Just got it to work after multiple tries. It take a couple of re-rooting attempts:

Using the terminal to Ubuntu, stick the market APK into the platform-tools folder and execute these commands...

./adb push com.amarket.apk /system/app
./adb install com.amarket.apk
./adb reboot

The permissions don't matter. I was able to download and use Google Docs a minute later.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] DaMyth:
is there anyway to change the google account???
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fulvi3tto:
no, you have to wipe and flash again you ROM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] angelmiguel21:
hi, i make root and install de market on my fire, but when i try to loggin on google dont conect... any ideas?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bela07:
complete GApps zip file link's death.reupload please .!!!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] -juanito-:
my rooted kindle fire running 6.2.1 and i can't install google service framework :( .. is there anyway to get Androidmarket in 6.2.1 ??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] FckingAllen:
This guide worked great for me, I downloaded the Gapps from Cyanogens website, extracted the two files I needed and it all worked fine. Thanks for this. :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Tony84:
hi, got a little question: why are there a lot of market's apps missing here compared to those I have on my phone? for exemple angry birds, blood and glory,... or is it just device compatibility related?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] b63:
hi - compatibility related

if you want more take a look at modaco (it spoofs a gtab) in the dev section

or look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1423184&highlight=market
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SCrid2000:
The guide given in the OP didn't work for me, I think because of the vending.apk's I was trying to use.

These instructions worked for me on 6.3:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Lenas:
I am a 2-day old KF owner and I was also having some problems with the android market. The one that ended up working great (so far) for me was the Vending.apk from the CM7 GApps wiki download. Haven't had any issues at all since I switched to this one.

Link: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version#Google_Apps
[Kindle Fire Android Development] elcidroyale:
I also get an error message when I try and PAY for an app. Any fix?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tstlii1y78:
Hi guys

Can anyone tell me if I have a Tab and have not applied the TW-update(still on vanilla android), will I be able to get ICS when it releases or do I have to wait for Samsung to release their update?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slack04:
Yes, you will never get ICS if you don't apply Touchwiz. This is because the IP address of the registration number will conflict with the binary of the update MD5 sum.

Just kidding, but a silly question demands a silly answer. Yes, you can get the ICS update, but if you're waiting for the OTA update, it will come from Samsung and probably have Touchwiz baked in (and will probably not happen for a few months). Get a custom ICS ROM when they become available.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tstlii1y78:
Thanks for the reply

My wording might have been a bit off/stupid.

To clarify

If I don't apply the TW-update (keep vanilla android) will I be able to apply ICS when Google release it (sometime soon hopefully) or will I still have to wait for Samsung to do their tweaks first

or

am I dependent on Samsung either way
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cunhaad:
i think you will probably get a ics ROM sooner in one of the forums of development. Otherwise you will have to wait for quite some time...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pratez:
Seeing how utterly corrupt the last OTA i downloaded from samsung (the 3.2) was. I rooted and installed a custom rom, and damn it was worth it. Even if samsung pushed out a ISC early, i'd still not download it from them.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slack04:
Google doesn't support Samsung devices. Google provides Samsung with Android, but Samsung pushes the updates. Samsung will probably modify the update with Touchwiz before they send out the OTA.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
I know I can't be the only one out there. I'm just really unsure about the Note's size... I'm a tall guy, with big hands, but its just seems that bit too big?

Mind you, I've been using my Tab 7.0 as a phone for a good 3 weeks!

Is it really usable with one hand? By that I mean, can I fire off a quick text with one hand? If its a yes, I'll order it now!

Thanks for anything useful you have to say!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] WillEat4F00d:
I'm in the same situation like you!

I'm currently with AT&T at the moment, wondering if I should sell my iPhone 4S (only reason I got it was because of its high resale value) to buy a Note to use, or wait until the Nexus comes to Verizon and sell my iPhone and use that money for the Nexus.

I really like the size of the Note and would love to use it during school, but I kind of want to see how the Nexus looks in real life first before making my decision.

I would also rather be on Verizon's network to be honest, with it's double data promotion helping its case even more.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
Im thinking I may just go for the nexus now, I've not had a pure android yet (from stock) and it looks fluid as anything! IMO Touchwiz slows down Android (I own both the Tab and original Galaxy S).

Still can't seem to click buy on either though!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] pscampbell:
Let me just say that I had the same concerns, so much so that I was determined to wait until I played with the Note before ordering it. I went ahead and took the chance and I am VERY pleased. The phone does not feel nearly as big as you might thing. I think it is very comfortable to use, fits in all my pockets, and is an absolute pleasure to have. I guarantee you will not regret buying the Note. Just read the other reviews.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
I'm not worried about pockets, my 7.0 tab fits in my pockets! I just thought.... If I buy this I can sell my Tab and put that towards this, as it'll replace it anyway!

I'll sell my tab on eBay me thinks!

EDIT: Tab in the marketplace, once thats sold, I will be buying note. Just found out that Nexus uses a poor GPU. I know its twice the speed of Galaxy S, but I'd rather have samsungs latest chip!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] djowett:
I just ordered a white Note from eBay. The way I look at it, an Aosp ICS rom will come eventually. Then you have the option be it Aosp, MIUI, or Touchwiz. And if one doesn't come fast enough, use the Note then sell it when the Nexus is available to you. I have an HTC right now and I switch between Aosp and Sense and its nice to have the choice.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
Here are a couple of Nexus deal breakers for me.

Only 16GB of storage, on my 16GB Note only 11GB is usable, the rest are reserved for OS and apps. This limit my music files to 128 kbps and with 1GB of storage left. Also the 32GB Nexus is not available yet, and I'm not sure I want to pay premium price for a 16GB upgrade when 32GB micro sd card are around £40.

The 16:9 screen makes the phone easier to hold but awkward when browsing the web in portrait mode.

Also the processor and graphic chip are weaker than the Note, so not the best phone out there for future proof.

The only selling point of Nexus compared to the Note is ICS, which will be on the Note either from Samsung or developers. After almost two weeks of using the Note, I found the performance very smooth, so not in a hurry to upgrade to ICS.

Unless you really want an ICS device, I'd get the Note. I'm sure you will happier with the Note few months down the line when both devices have ICS.

P.S. Typing with one hand is awkward at best, and you are risking drop the phone while doing it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
You couldn't have summed it up any better! I'll probably order of Amazon.de tomorrow morn.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Xaddict:
Portability

This device is more portable than a tab.

Think of it not as a phone, or a tab, but an XDA(convergent digital assistant)

I would not even consider a tab (or a laptop).

I have a workstation, and an XDA.

Have so for nearly 10 years.

The note is particularly portable and useful.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
You are welcome, Amazon.de normally ship the phone out the next working day and it will take two more days for delivery via CityLink.

Also CityLink web tracking might tell you the phone will arrive the next working day after Amazon has shipped the Note. Don't belive them and don't panic when the tracking don't get updated for the 1st 24hrs.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
I'm looking forward to a stylus! As much as Jobs hated them, you can't beat them for accuracy. Web browsing was easier on my 2.8" screen on my HTC Diamond thanks to a stylus!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ik911:
I was thinking of getting the nexus too but no sd card slot is poo, but I will be getting the note as soon it's available in white in the uk

Anyone know of any UK sites selling white ones?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
I'd be interested in that too.

Although unless its >£500 I'll stick with black.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ik911:
All I found is this £539.99 with no date :( http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5864/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked--white-
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BenF1:
I suppose I could claim the VAT back.... If its not in the next few days I might have to give the white one a miss :(