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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
In ES File Explorer for step 4 here is what you do:

1. Open ES and click the soft key menu button at the bottom of your device, Select settings option

2. Choose Root Settings under the other settings section.

3. Enable all root settings in that section. There should be 4 total- Root Explorer, Up to Root, Mount File System(this is the one that mounts the system to r/w but others are necessary too), and Backup System App. The last one is not necessary but a good idea as it makes a backup of all system files if you uninstall them, which I wouldn't recommend doing though.

Once you've done that then you will continue with the rest of the steps. After you move the vending.apk, long press the apk and choose the properties option and the you should see a button that says "change", click it to change permissions for that .apk. When you have changed them correctly the will look like this-

read write execute
User x x
Group x
Other x
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ryancollins1988:
Ok, this is slightly off subject. I just downloaded the google movie app inside of the play store. It directed me to this when i purchased a movie. Well, I just tried to move some stuff around inside root explorer and i have no permissions. It wont allow me to change r/w or anything. Tried to change settings inside es explorer also. Tells me I can't. Superuser app is still installed, so I'm not sure what's going on. It's almost like my khd has been unrooted. Any help would be appreciated
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Amazon sent out another update a few days ago. Its still 7.2.1 but an upgrade to that version. More than likely that's what it was and it removed the su binary from your device, happened to everyone. Just re root andyoushould be good
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Scymynd:
please help

erased...sorry, someone explained this already
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] adrian142:
donload starts but then nothing happens

i have some problems using the playstore on the kindle.

i linked my device an account and i can open and search the store.

but when i try to download something, the donload starts,

a message appears "market closed" flashes,

and the nothin more...

it hangs at the point saying "download starting"

maybe there are some misconfigurations?

please help!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] m.juma:
Can't see directories

Hi,

I am very new to all of this (first time android user) and I am having hell of a time trying to figure it all out. I have rooted my KFHD, installed superuser, ES file explorer but I still really don't know what I am doiong :). I don't know how to access system directories or change permissions. I have installed the Market app but it did not work so I had to remove it. How do I know if I have superuser rights? If anyonw can help then I would be really thankfull.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
Never used 'ES File Explorer', but I suspect that it should be able to tell you if you have root access. When you start it, do you get a dialog that asks you to grant root permissions to 'ES File Explorer'? If you don't, then you'll need to load a utility off what market place you can use, (Amazon, most likely) and search for a utility that will tell you that you have root access. ('OTA Root Saver' comes to mind)

To change permissions on files, you typically long press on the file of interest until a pop-up menu appears. Typically, there will be a selection there for changing file permissions.

Good luck.

Patrick
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] lopi11:
HI all,

I followed this post and installed the Google service framework and the Vending app to my kindle fire HD.

I tried to sign up with my gmail to get the market work but always got the unable to connect to server with unreliable connect. the wifi's enabled but i think it has nothing to do with the connection.

I did some search on this issue and tired few tricks but it still doesn't work.

can anyone help with this issue?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] NewToAndroid2012:
Play Store

After my KFHD rooted I follow this video to install playstore but ignoring the download

instruction instead I download the new application Google service framework and the Vending app from other site.

It's seem so simple and detail I have no problem doing it I hope it'll help others too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTkegVrnAvA

This is not my video I found it through searching
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] storino03:
Mine works and all, but the newest Google Voice update from the Play store, screws up the log-in process so I can't sign back into GV anymore. Any ideas?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Joomlar:
Hi. I used ES File Manager and i go to setting for file vending.apk settings/root settings/ and check root explorer, up to root, mount file system, backup system app but i dont se System/app ? How i move vending apk to system app?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] timnan:
You should go all the way up till you can not change your location then you will see a lot of folders.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jtanc39:
Thanks to TS. Loved the kindle with play store! The only problem I'm facing now is in-app purchases. Anyone else is having this problem? Once again thanks to this forum for making my kindle fire hd so use able!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] frieked:
Not sure if it's been said before but I can confirm these instructions work on Rooted Kindle Fire 2nd gen software version 10.2.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] aashishbhargav:
Link to download Google Services Framework is dead. Any other link?

http://www.mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMa1dNLXJrZzlQaVU
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] starless planet:
Good morning.

I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7" yesterday and installed the Google Play store using the steps in this thread and others. Last night, it all worked like a charm. This morning, however, certain apps I downloaded are not showing up in the Play store (I wanted to go back and buy full versions) and, when I go to them via a Google search, I'm told that they're now, for some reason, "not compatible with your device".

I tried changing the ro.product.model and ro.product.manufacturer lines in build.prop, but that didn't work. I also tried clearing the data from and force-stopping both Google Play Store and Google Services Framework, followed by a reboot, but that still didn't work.

Before I do anything rash like uninstalling everything Google-related from the KFHD and starting from scratch, I wanted to check in and ask if [a] this would actually help and if this problem has happened to others and, if so, how they sorted it out.

EDIT: It turned out the problem was the fact that I had lowered the LCD Density in order to play with the "hidden" camera app (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34358226). Once I restored the original value (240) and cleared/force-stopped the Google apps I mentioned above, I was able to view and install the "not compatible" apps on the Google Play store. Something to keep in mind!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] matzew:
I cant purchase Apps via Creditcard too.

Sent from my Kindle Fire HD, rooted, Whatsapp, GoLauncher|HD and Play Store
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Andlos:
I am really sad, but my Fire HD is not working properly. I just made all the stpes like above, but there is no Android Market for me. Everything went fine. My device have been restarted... Do you have any idea pls?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] inmyrem:
Ditto. Installing the Google Play Store seems to overwrite the Amazon Appstore settings. My Fire is no longer registered to my Amazon account now.

Edit1: I deregistered the Fire from Settings, My Account and registered it again. I'm now able to purchase apps again. Going to test with Google Play.

Edit2: Yep, that did it. Both the Play and Amazon App stores are working side by side now. No issues grabbing apps from either. I'm happy again! :victory:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] starfighter1948:
When I try update the Play.apk I get a parse error. I tried downloading the latest Play version but that also gives me a parse error -- any ideas?

As it happens supplied market works fine it shows all my purchased apps, and upgrades for the few I side loaded and let me download and install my Titanium Pro Key, so everything seems OK except for the parse error.

I am puzzled as to what the problem is -- as any one else experienced this issue?

Update: Problem solved I downloaded the apps again but this time from http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-google-play-market-kindle-fire-hd/ removed the apps and started again - and everything is working fine.

starfighter1948
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] darkzero28:
randomly my framework stops and I cant open the play store, any idea why this happens? Which framework should I install? I used the one from this post http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-google-play-market-kindle-fire-hd/

update:I cleared framework's data and it seems to be working now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] starfighter1948:
I am not sure this will help, but what I did was to uninstall the three apps and reboot, then install them in the order in the post, rebooting after each step. I am not having any problems at all with Play, and have been able to install other GApps such as GMail without trouble, but again I reboot before using the new App, as something seems to be initialised on startup, such as the GMail synch.

starfighter1948

starfighter1948
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] starfighter1948:
Google. Currents crashes. I have Play, GMail. Drive etc working OK but Currents must need an underlying system support app, that I haven't identified-- any ideas?

starfighter1948

starfighter1948
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] NewToAndroid2012:
currents

I like the year 1948 WOW

What I do is moving the com.google.android.apps.currents-1.apk to system/app with permission.

Now it's working perfectly hope that work for you too
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] starfighter1948:
Thanks that worked. I should have thought of that, must be getting senile in my old age, and yes 48 was when I was born.

starfighter1948
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] NewToAndroid2012:
1948

I am glad that is working for you and that year was also my birth I thought I was the oldest

man in this forum I am happy that I was not alone:)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Cubit33:
Doing this on a Kindle Fire 2. Vending.apk installs great and I can log-in and see my applications ok, but when I upgrade to the newer Play Store version I always get an "Google PLay Store has stopped." error and behind that pop-up the play store is asking if I accept the terms of the service. Any suggestions?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Try unistalling/deleting googleservicesframework.apk from the data/app folder then reinstalling.

Heres a link for googlservicesframework.apk, i've also included phonesky.apk which is the play version of vending.apk:

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B4lZEJI5lYeMQnAzbmwtOFlTNmM/edit

These are the copies I used and they work perfectly
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jedil1c1ous:
Just rooted my KFHD and started trying to install the play store. It fails to install GoogleServicesFramework.apk. I get an "app not installed" error at the end of the installation. I'm trying to run it with ES and it's in the downloads folder. Should I move it somewhere else first?

EDIT: Nevermind. For some reason the first time I downloaded the GoogleServicesFramework.apk it didn't download correctly and had the wrong size.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] aaron.a:
nice.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] waspleg:
I used the GoogleServicesFramework.apk from onemlia's googledocs earlier in the thread and I rebooted between some of the steps. I tried using a copy of Root Explorer but it couldn't do the remount of /system/app to rw. I installed ES File Explorer instead and configured it for Root access to / and to allow remount rw to /system/app. That worked. I moved the Vendor.apk, changed permissions, installed, and set it up exactly as described in the OP and it worked like a charm. Much thanks to the OP and the people posting help later, this community rocks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jwhitx:
I'm having a little difficulty with installing the vending.apk, which seems like a simple enough thing to do. I'm not particularly apt at doing this kind of stuff, and any progress I've made has been pure luck :)

Specifically, I rooted a KF2 using the rev's wonderful youtube video. Then I came across this page when I wanted Play Store.

I got to step 5 in the below process, but don't know how to process with step 6. I'm using ES with SU permissions (it shows in the log), and when I find the vending zip I moved into system/app, I don't know how to install/where to install. This probably means I did step 2 wrong (only downloaded, if possible?) and not actually installed google framework. Any help/humor would be appreciated! Details on demand.

1. Root your Kindle Fire HD

2. Downloaded and install the GoogleServicesFramework.apk

3. Download Vending.apk

4. Using a file explorer app on the Fire with superuser permissions AND the system file permissions set to Read-Write, move Vending.apk to /system/app.

5. Change the permissions of Vending.apk to User - Read/Write, Group - Read, Others - Read

6. Install Vending.apk

7. The Android Market should show up in your Kindle Fire HD apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.

8. Download and install the Play.apk to upgrade the the android market to the current Play market.

9. Enjoy!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jwhitx:
Blehhh, allow me to answer my own question, while clarifying what I mean :D

After moving Vending to system/app and changing permissions, I could install it with a click like normal, BUT the install never completed so I thought I wasn't doing it right, and in stead spit back an error. After much head-scratching, I tried to open up Market in the apps anyways. Even though Vending said it failed to download, Market let me in and I was able to get to the Google sign-in screen. After a reboot, everything is in working order.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] n0j0e:
This Play Store version is 3.9.16. How can we update the Play Store? :confused:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] tist006:
Worked good thank you. Just be careful with that system folder kek :P
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] vida69:
you guys know how to sort the apps into games section on the kindle.

Seems like everything is being stored in under app section on the kindle.

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sullytrny:
worked great kfhd8.9
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] johnnysnavely:
Touch screen unresponsive

Every once in awhile my 8.9" KFHD will not respond to the touchscreen. It's really irritating. If you wait long enough it finally returns to snappy operation.

I tried a program called Fast Reboot, but that didn't help. Someone else said to hold the power button for 20 seconds until it powers off, then power it back on. But I didn't buy a nice new tablet to do that. How can I find out what is causing the slowdown?

Nothing seems to be hogging the CPU. But, there's not a lot of memory free even when things are working well. Is there a "safe" list of apps for the KFHD that I can automatically kill upon startup? What is the best task killer to accomplish this using a script?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sullytrny:
ROM toolbox pro lets you tweak the memory catches. I'm playing with it now....
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Voice Search

Just in case anyone is interested, I just got Google Voice to operate on my Kindle. Here is what we did to get this functioning:

1) Downloaded the correct package here: VoiceSearch

2) Extract VoiceSearch.zip to VoiceSearch on your Desktop

3) Copy libvoicesearch.so, UniversalSearch.apk and VoiceSearch.apk from the folder VoiceSearch to the Download folder on your Kindle Drive

4) Using Root Explorer, copy /sdcard/download/libvoicesearch.so to /system/lib/libvoicesearch.so change the libvoicesearch.so permissions to Owner: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read

5) Using Root Explorer, copy /sdcard/UniversalSearch.apk to /system/app change the UniversalSearch.apk permissions to Owner: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read

6) Using Root Explorer, copy /sdcard/VoiceSearch.apk to /system/app change the VoiceSearch.apk permissions to Owner: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read

7) Reboot the Kindle

8) Now go into Apps, you will see a new Icon named Search. Launch Search, then click on the little Microphone, speak clearly (I used the word Test).

9) The application will next ask you which browser do you want to use to display the results (I use Opera). Then just like that, your new journey begins!

Enjoy.......
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] RubberDucky451:
Worked fine for me. Kindle Fire HD 8.9

Had to reboot after installing vending.apk but everything is fine now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] zookafg3:
I have a problem, I tried to install GoogleServicesFramework.apk and it just not play nice, I can't get it to install. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing, I have Root Explorer and SU.

Kindle Fire HD 7.2.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

OK, got it to install, had to use from here and now google play doesn't open, when I click on it, it just disappear, already changed permissions and updated to newest version.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Framework

If you move the attached files to /system/app you should be able to install them.

The attached files are the versions I am using without problems.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] zookafg3:
Got it to work, the problem was that I moved the apps except Google Services to system app.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Framework

Ah yes, that will do it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mzunlhabed:
HELP!!!

Actually I figured out how to get it to work and download market. I already have market on Kindle but when it tells me to login to Google account it says that my internet doesn't work...? HELP!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mtm88001:
ADW Launcher working with home button

Just in case anyone wants to replace the stock Launcher with another, I downloaded ADW Launcher EX and installed.

However; every time I hit the home button I was directed back to the stock launcher. I used Root Uninstaller to disable the Launcher.apk (stock launcher) now the home button goes to the only launcher installed (ADW), yeah!!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Applications - Framework Corrupt

mzunlhabed,

This is usually caused by corrupt Framework. Remove and Reinstall the Framework:

Play Step 1 Download GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk to your Desktop

Play Step 2 Using Windows Explorer move GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk from your desktop to /Kindle Drive/Download.

Play Step 3 Using ES File Explorer app, open ES File Explorer on your Kindle. Go to the Setting Menu on ES File Explorer. Choose Root Settings, Select all the options here. A Superuser window will Popup, be sure to click "Allow".

Play Step 4 Now on the Kindle Fire HD use ES File Explorer to move GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk from /sdcard/Download to /system/app.

Play Step 5 Next change the permissions on GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk by long pressing each apk until you see an option window. Select Permissions and change all 3 apk permissions to Owner: Read-Write, Group: Read and Others: Read.

Play Step 6 Install all 3 apk's: GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk by clicking on each on and choose Install. Ignore any install errors.

Play Step 7 Reboot the Kindle

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mtm88001,

I too like ADW Launcher EX along with Apex Launcher. The Kindle Fire seems to react nice with aftermarket launchers.

So far everyone except Next Launcher works on the Kindle Fire HD. DO NOT try Next Launcher, the results are disastrous.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] hunterholman:
cant connect to google services

its telling me that it cant establish a data connection any fix to this?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] arun_ns:
Thanks worked perfectly with Fire HD 10, 8.1.4
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Xaotikdesigns:
Would I need to install these for things like Google Reader as well?

It asks me to pick an account, then when I do, it closes the app. If I reopen, I get the same thing. I have rebooted.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Services Framework

hunterholman,

This is caused by corrupt or damaged Framework. Remove and Reinstall the Google GoogleServicesFramework.apk, if that does not work, go here and follow our guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069329

we use files that are validated via Checksum, so the integrity is guaranteed.

---------- Post added at 02:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 AM ----------

arun_ns,

I agree, this is a great simple guide. We are adding a Noob Express Series which will have short and quick guides.

---------- Post added at 02:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 AM ----------

arun_ns,

I think these files are corrupt, many people are having issues, go here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069329

You can obtain fresh files at the above address. When Google Play does

not store the login info, this is a sign of damaged GoogleServicesFramework.apk,

so having said this download and install fresh copies of GoogleServicesFramework.apk.

Be sure to change the permissions to User: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read.

Then reboot prior to launching Google Play Store. Google Reader can be installed

through Google Play Store.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] lamaddbrat:
Rooting help

I am tyring to use the Qemu auto rooter from Sparkym3. I am getting the following error/ conflicts during the install. I have the drivers installed and ADB enabled on the kindle. I have the rooter unzipped into my C: drive.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] soupmagnet:
What device do you have?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] scott morse:
Success

This worked like a dream. Tedious but worth every minute. I tried the automatic but I couldn't get into fast boot. I guess it's the USB cable thing. The manual method did the trick. No issues. No errors. Had to uninstall/reinstall Facebook due to persistent crashing, and reinstall Kindle app, of all things, but that was no biggie. NOW, I love my Kindle (Fire HD 8.9). Can't thank you enough. :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Firecy:
So this worked for me sort of, I got the Google Play store installed, but there's only maybe 20 or 30 apps visible. Also, for some reason, I don't have an icon for Google Play under the apps section of my device, I have to use the Go Launcher and run the store from there.

What I'm trying to use this for is to update a game I had called "Lord of the Dragons", which I downloaded on my computer and installed manually to begin with. But I don't want to have to wait a week or so for someone to upload the apk every time an update is released, so it would be nice to be able to download these updates directly from the store. However, this app isn't available in the store, and if I follow the link given to me when I try to run the game's old version, it shows up, but tells me my device isn't supported (even if I try to use the Market Helper app). Also, when I go to the dashboard after using the Market Helper app, it tells me I don't have any Android devices associated with my Google account.

I have the original Kindle fire, if that matters.

EDIT: I sort of figured out another way of doing this, by downloading BlueStacks and getting the apk file myself. Sorry for bothering y'all.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] abstraction21:
Works Great

Whoops wrong page
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sromero619:
Hi the link for the play pak is not working please help ty