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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] nvrmore100:
Well I have tried several different build.prop edits none with success. On my google account online I see that it has officially registered my devices as a "Nexus S" which should be compatiple with several apps, but still does not work. I noticed if I modify the ro.product.board line specifically, it will often result in the Kindle not booting. This is an FYI to anyone who decides to tinker there. You can recover, see my other post for basic details.

I am also attaching a copy of the

default/stock build.prop

, just in case someone forgets to backup the filer prior. I'm not sure you will be able to do an "adb push" if you can only partially boot, but you can do an adb shell (su doesn't work though!).

If anyone has any success modifying their build.prop to allow for additional google apps to be installed, please post it, I would be very appreciative!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] nvrmore100:
You need to install the app in /system/app (similar to what was suggested earlier for movies and youtube). Try this:

# adb shell
[INDENT]
# su
# mount -o remount,rw /system
# chmod 777 /system/app
# exit
[/INDENT]
# adb push Maps.apk /system/app
# adb shell
[INDENT]
# cd /system/app/
# chown 0 Maps.apk
# chgrp 0 Maps.apk (you need busybox installed for this)
# chmod 644 Maps.apk
# reboot
[/INDENT]

Should work after that.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
This worked for me, as well. I did it differently the first time, and had to back it al out. Following the directions in the OP, and rebooting after the framework was installed, got me to the play.google.com store, and I can see the apps I have loaded on my other tablet.

No launcher, though. I installed the APEX launcher, but I can't make it go. Not clear what's up with that. As well, the swiftkey 3, tablet edition, won't progress past asking me to enable the keyboard in settings.

Ah well. Fun all around.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ClarkSt:
When I go to Google Play Store and search for ADW Launcher, I get that its not compatible with this device... Are you side-loading this?

EDIT: To be clear, I have rooted and installed Google Play Store, of course. I'm able to buy and download other apps from Play. I do notice other apps that I want that give me the same message. I also see that I can;t see Google Maps on Play, either !!! Do I need to do something in a build.prop, or whatever, to get the KFHD7 to think it's something else? (though that may screw up the Amazon store...?)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] adiliyo:
i sideloaded gmaps and it's been working fine, i'm going to assume that's how people are getting adw on it
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Look for ADW Launcher EX. I downloaded mine from the play store but it will cost you $$. I previously purchased it quite some time ago when there was a sale. It was compatible with the KFHD the other day when I installed it.

There is a working Google Maps APK floating around in this section of the board which you can side load.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Ichigo:
Anybody want me to make a script that will download these files and install them for you?

Android>iOS... Android FTW!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] hebbian:
Hi stopxwatch, Im a newbie to Andriod, the 4th step I am quite confuesd, move vending.apk does it mean intall and move to /system/app or just download and move to? really appreicate for sharing,thx.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] timurg:
Just download and move it to system folder.

Sent from my KFHD
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sAixKo:
Does anyone have issue where a game like osmosis would flip upside down in landscape mode?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Never heard of that game, but does the game still rotate it when you turn the KFHD around? If you have auto rotate on, you can use the device in any position you wanted, there isn't really an "up".
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sAixKo:
You could install the Gun Zombie: Hell Gate on the amazon app store. Play it and screen would turn upside down in landscape mode. I think its app dependent.

Back to topic:

Thanks stopxwatch! I got the playstore working.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mapsmailbox:
I am stuck at step 8. When I install play.apk by adb command, it said "INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXIST". It does not upgrade to Play.

Did you install it sucessful? Did you use file explorer app to install play.apk? Does it upgrade to Play? Thanks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] uhupong:
Forget step 8, the market should automatically update to pay store by itself.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mapsmailbox:
It did automatically update with kindle fire. But it did not with kindle fire hd.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] uhupong:
It did on mykindle fire HD last night.

Just install vendor.apk and it eventually will turn to play store.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mapsmailbox:
It did not! This is kindle fire hd.

Stopxwatch gave everyone Gplay.apk and step 8. Need to install it to upgrade.

I only wonder how others installed it. Did everyone install it (play.apk) from file explorer? No problem? I installed it by adb command line and got a problem as I said in my first post. However, I changed the command line and installed successful.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] allenfrisch:
Warning About Rooting & Installing Google Apps on the KFHD

Just a friendly warning to everyone in this thread: I rooted the KFHD7 and installed the Google Apps following the instructions in this forum. Everything worked exactly as advertised, but after an hour or so of having access to the Google Play Store, Maps, Talk, etc. my WIFI radio died.

I don't know if this was a result of the rooting, the installation of the Google Apps, or mere coincidence, but nothing would resolve the situation. Even a factory reset did no good. In fact, it made it impossible for me to use the tablet, because without WIFI you cannot run through the initial setup process!

Fortunately Amazon was awesome and sent me a replacement, but I don't want anyone else out there to brick their unit like I did! So beware!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ckmurbano:
can you install different launcher now?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] uhupong:
Whatever man . Worked on my KINDLE FIRE HD
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sebo1084:
Haha I'm on step 9 and I haven't had this thing 10 hours!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jarzium:
this has been absolutely frustrating for me. finally finally managed to root it and download android play store but my installations are stuck at 'starting download'. so near yet so far. :(
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] FranklyBemused:
All steps (including root) completed successfully. Log into Gapps - okay. View Play store - okay. Attempt to install app - CRASH. "Google Play Store has stopped" And every attempt to access Gapps subsequent to that only generates the same error without ever getting into the store.

I've done a factory reset, root, and installation twice with exactly the same results. It seems like banging my head against a wall, but should I try this a third time? Does anyone have some insight into this?

If it needs said, Kindle Fire HD 7", four days old.

Thanks, All!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Did you activate your google account before updating the play store? I noticed if you update the play store and then try to log-in, it wouldn't work. Otherwise every apk given here by the OP worked perfect for me.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] FranklyBemused:
Most definitely did the login after installing vending.apk. Login was successful. Then installed Gplay 3.8.17. I followed these instructions to the letter so its confusing why others are having much better luck. Thanks for your help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Pirub:
Works great. Had to reboot after installing vending.apk because it wouldn't login.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] firdroider:
Thanks!!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] aiharang:
Help.

Hello: I am a noob here. can you teach me how to set the read-write permission in /system/app ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
You need some kind of file manager app. I use root explorer. Depending on your app, you either get to permissions through the menu or long press, then you can adjust permissions there. You need to be rooted.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] vzwty:
Ok I followed all the steps but when I open the Market it gives me a server error and won't do anything. Any ideas? I even tried creating a new google account. When I go to accounts in the market it shows my email but the check mark is grayed out. I'm rooted for sure. thanks

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Ok got it to work. Had to re-install google framework services and it worked. Loving this tab even more now that I've got Nova Launcher and the Play store working. Much better than than my Nexus 7!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mann75:
I to am a happy camper, thanks for the help.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] TheDoolster:
This is what I did, how can you deactivate your account on the device? I can't reinstall the Framework app because it preserves the data.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Amazon did not include the stock sync settings from android. In order to get to your google account sync, you need the AccountAndSyncSettings.apk that originally comes with stock android. You can read my notes here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1897380

Once you are able to get to your android sync settings, you can delete and add accounts.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Chelle01:
This worked for me, I was having problems with it until I also installed Google log in and sync settings. Then the play app opened correctly. Thanks!

1. Google framework, installed re booted

2. Vendor apk

3. Google log in

4. Google sync, and added my GMail account

Update, in the Google store it even says KFTT for my device.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dduy4:
thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Luk37astic:
So does this mean that I would be able to install all the Play Store apps I've bought onto the Kindle?

Or... are there restrictions of some sort?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
There are restrictions. Some of the apps are flagged not compatible with the KFHD even though you can still possibly side load them. This does however still open up a much larger market than what amazon provides. If you have paid apps through the play store, it's possible to have them on the KFHD.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] blazeplacid:
just did this on a kindle fire (non HD)

everything is working fine

thanks for the tips!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Yuretz:
Do google maps working for anyone?

As for me, app starts but doesnt see my location. GPS sign in notification area pops up.

Google talk FCs
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Worked for me. You need to have WiFi location services turned on in the settings, as there is no GPS on the KFHD.

It was flaky, sometimes it would say location couldn't be determined, but it worked.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] DrHenley:
WiFi based location seems to get better with time.

I've been using Google Maps on the Fire HD to and from work for several days, and it is getting pretty good now at showing my location. At first is hardly worked at all.

Today it showed my location within a block of my actual location most of the time, and it occasionally would pinpoint my location.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] e0je:
Gmaps & sync

I cannot locate Google Maps in Play Store, how did you install google maps? Also how did you install Sync? thanks..

PS Play store works and I install apps not availablel on amazon app store such as GMAIL/ YOU TUBE/ Etrade..
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dank101:
Same
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dank101:
Another thread
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Just|Me:
and right here is my problem. i got the device rooted, superuser came up and allowed the root explorer. but can't change any permission for the system folder (or the app folder inside). can get into the permission settings which are owner r-w-e, group r-e and others r-e. looks fine to me so far. but if i try to copy/move the vending.apk into this folder a popup tells me the file system is read only. so what am i missing?

edit: found it on youtube
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] JimCo06:
You need to change the system from read/only to read/write. Have you tried to do that? In root explorer there is a tap box at the top of the screen that does that.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] bkforyou:
I got the device rooted and followed op's directions step by step, but I'm running into an issue here.

Googleframeworks installed fine, vending.apk moved to system/app fine with rw-r-r permissions, and then installed fine. when i click on market, it flashes a white loading screen for 1/2 a second. anyone have any ideas?

I tried removing both and installing and restarting in between each step with no luck =/.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Reboot then try to run market.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] bkforyou:
yea, i also tried that but no luck.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Did you open vending.apk after install but before installing the play store?

From what I remember, if you installed all three, the play store won't function properly and flash like you mentioned. I had to install frameworks, install vending, open vending, login and then update to play.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] bkforyou:
I installed googleframeworks, moved vending.apk to /system/app, set the permissions to rw-r-r, then clicked on it and installed it. Afterward, I exited es explorer and clicked on the newly created market app, but it just flashes a white loading screen.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] groovedexter:
Any idea if the gapps pack will work here if manually installing the apk?

Version 20120429 from http://goo.im/gapps ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] hamidwt:
I have trouble with google store , I've done everything , but when i click on it , i just get authentication error , I can't log in to my yahoo messenger account either , I tried im+ and imo , none of them works for me , it seems i have login problem that with almost everything ,does anyone know whats wrong ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Yes and No. Depends on what you install but from what I noticed when trying to get talk to function, there is too much code missing in the amazon build. Such as talk apk itself will function but there are issues. There is no video and there is no voice. There appears to be something not keeping the app awake even though you are still technically signed in and can still receive messages. I've tried to put libvideochat_ini.so and libvideochat_stablize.so into the proper folders. Now the video will initiate, but there is no sound. Also you can only make an out going video ONCE and can not receive an incoming video. This was as far as I got before I got frustrated and went to the N7 (I use talk a lot to communicate so I needed something stable). I'm no dev but from my conclusion, there is too much missing. A full rom will be needed in order for all of this to function correctly.

Another example is that the VoiceSearch.apk is already installed on the KFHD, except it's missing other components to make it function that is normally built into a full version of android.

If you feel up to it, by all means continue the research. I have a thread about talk and sync settings in the general section. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1897380

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I take it you are using the googleframeworks provided in this thread? I know it won't work with the 4.0.3 version.

You can try to install gmail to activate your google account and see if the market will open.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] groovedexter:
Not sure if it helps, but here is a link to the modded Play Store APK files at almost every DPI.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1580827

Also -

Modded old market

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1477480
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] NewToAndroid2012:
Flaky

Yes flaky is the right word :confused:but at least it worked it's the same thing happen for me too
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Demon520:
can you install different launcher now?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CarlosDMB:
fnways william

Hello,

Ive been reading a lot for the past days. Im new to the android /kindle community so this has been a painfull process. Anyhow, I managed to root (I believe) my HFHD and I got to show the superuser app. Installed root explorer trough a .apk file since I cant download any app from the amazon store due to not being located in the US, managed to give root explorer superuser acces (its showing the happy face :P) but when I open it and try to change permissions to system (long holding the folder until menu appears) but when I click on permissions it gives me the same error already listed here. "System permissions cannot be changed because the file system is read-only"

Tried pinching the mount R/W gray box at the upper left corner and its doing nothing, it stays stating "mounted as r/o".

Any insights about this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
In root explorer, click the gray box on the top that says "mount r/w" and that should change it for you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CarlosDMB:
Already tried that. Clicked the "mount R/W" but nothing happens. It stays as mounted as r/o
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Might want to redo the SU permissions for root explorer just to make sure.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CarlosDMB:
Went in to the super user app and selected root explorer then the trash can icon. Opened root explorer and it gave me the message that its been granted super user acces but still nothing happens when I click on r/w.

Hopefully this does not become annoying to the rest of the readers.

Thanks,

Edit: In order to fix it I re-rooted the devices once again and un-installed and re-installed Superuser.apk. Its now letting me mount R/W.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ajm1980:
Ok, ive downloaded googleservicesframework from the link provided, and I cant seem to find the actual installation file, it seems just xml files and such, am I missing something? How do i get this installed?

I am a noob.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Blair1067:
can you install different launcher now?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Yes, in a way. Read the go launcher thread for details.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] timbonator:
The first post needs to be updated to include the googleloginservice.apk install. I would keep getting the flashing white screen until this was included in the system/apps folder.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] groovedexter:
Here's a visual guide incase anyone is still trying to figure it out. Doesn't require Root Explorer or any paid apps:

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-google-play-market-kindle-fire-hd/
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] coldcaffeine:
Confirmed this still works on 7.2.1.

After you KFHD updates, you'll need to re-root, then re-install the market using the method outlined in this thread.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] naddel81:
So when I just rooted my kindle fire, how to get a file explorer on it to do the rest (google play store) which is explained in this thread? first I need a superuser file explorer, right? how to get that?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
You can download ES File explorer from amazon appstore. It's free and will do everything you need. You just need make sure to go into the settings of ES and turn on the root directory option and mount system folder to r/w option. Or Google rootexplorer.apk and download it on the device. After you download go to the download.apk in your app drawer. Just click on the download and it should give the option to install.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] naddel81:
thank you so much! I think I can go on from here!

by the way: is there a possibility to keep my root and protect it from auto-updates by amazon?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CarlosDMB:
On topic: After rooting again the device all is working fine after last update. (7.2.1)

Off topic:

I would like as well to find a reliable method to do this. Ive been reading about it since last update and only thing I find is about 1st gen Kindles runing on versiones < 6.x. Im trying Droidwall but not sure if itll do the trick. Would like someone with more expirience to give me a hand.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Toxification:
should have paid more attention to that *facepalm*

in step 4 what should I set to read/write? user, group, what?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dexd:
After upgraded to 7.2.1, I couldn't get Google map to work. I have in it put in system/app folder, changed permission. But it just won't install...
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Toxification:
in step 4 what do i change the system file permissions to? read write on what? group, user etc
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
System permissions and individual file permissions are not the same thing, you are thinking of individual file permissions. Normally the system is mounted as read/only or r/o. You have to set it to read/write or r/w to make any changes to files. This is done different ways for different file managers. ie: in RootExplorer.apk there is a toggle button at the top of each screen that says mount r/o or mount r/w, ES Explorer you have to change it in the options menu, and root browser/root browser lite it automatically changes it for you when you open the application.

As for .apk's within the system/app folder their individual permissions should always be set to Owner: rw- ,Group: r-- ,Others: r--. To change those in most file managers you just long press the apk/file.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
Just a note on permissions - I have found that while an APK is in the downloads folder, I can't change permissions for the file. When I place it - as in side-loading by copying the APK into /system/apps/ - I can change the permissions on the file when it is in its destination directory.

Pat
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] chuck1000rr:
Thanks

Works like a cham just had to restart after the set up for the google log in.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] deefortyone:
removing google account

I have everything rooted and the play store set up. Working fine however I want to remove my google account that is set up and add another. I figured out how to add another through the play store but cant figure out how to remove mine. Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
I believe the only way to remove an account from these devices is to do a factory reset. That is how it was on the original fire, maybe look around in those threads for an answer someone may have figured it out. I'm not sure if you can access that through the accountandsync.apk. I'm gonna try cause it would be nice to know.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Toxification:
I really don't understand.... in ES explorer, what do I do? Because before, I changed the System file permissions to rw for user, group and others and ended up bricking it. Can you post step by step instructions on what to do for step 4 for me please? might end up bricking it again
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Pandyman-au:
I'm in Aus.. I don't seem to be able to get es explorer form the app store as it wont let me install anything as i'm not in the US?

how would i get around that to get to the apks??

---

scratch that, found the ES file explorer apk and installed it via adb :)

if you google enough you can find it.. : estrongs dot com :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Check out my thread here, you need to install AccountAndSyncSettings.apk as part of it. I no longer have the KFHD but this may get you started. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1897380