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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ecorbizzle:
Help

Ok I am not sure what I am doing wrong but I've tried to get google play store on my phone for days and have spent hours and hours trying different methods. I have tried everything from going into applications and clearing data on the apps installed, I have used all the of the links provided however whenever I try to open google play store it says "Google Account Manager has stopped", On previous attemps I could get google play to start working but then it would immediately crash and say "Google Play Store has stopped" I've rebooted and reset to factory defaults so many times now I'm about to give up. Not sure what is going wrong I have followed all instructions to a tee, with the help of other posts on this forum as well, I'm familiar with computers and have worked with linux and command line before, and have even jailbroken my iphone before so this is not something I am new at but it seems like there is not enough information for what I'm trying to do. I feel as though it is not impossible though because other people with the same exact model and update as me have completed this. I have a 7" Kindle Fire HD running 7.2.3. Any help would be greatly appreciated
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ecorbizzle,

No worries, this is a common error and is no way caused by geographic location. Google

Play Store works throughout the world, including China, although the Chinese attempt

to block Google Play. The problem is either the Google Play Framework is corrupt or

the Vending.apk is corrupt. Let's first replace the Vending.apk application. We have

attached Vending.apk to this thread. Download Vending.apk, move it to /Kindle Drive/

Internal Drive/Download. Then using ES File Explorer with Root Settings enabled, move

/sdcard/Download/Vending.apk to /system/app. You will get a warning, click yes

to replace Vending.apk. Next, change the permissions on Vending.apk to Owner: Read Write

Group: Read Others: Read. Next click on /system/app/Vending.apk choose Install.

After you complete the install of Vending.apk, then download Phonesky.apk which

is attached to this thread, move it to /Kindle Drive/Internal Drive/Download. Next

click on /sdcard/Download/Phonesky.apk to install and upgrade the Google Store

to Version 3.10.10. Then go to your /Apps, click on Google Play Store icon, Agree

to the License and attach an account to Google Play Store. If this does not

resolve your problem I will give you instruction on how to upgrade the Google

Framework.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Follow Up - Feedback

evil_ryu,

Thank you very much for the :good:, we really appreciate taking the time

to post feedback to our Team. These little Kudos go a long ways with

our crew. Thanks! Have a wonderful 2013 and please let us know if

you ever need help with another phone or your computer. We offer

remote assistance support on all platforms.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Import Books Purchased from Google Play to Kindle Free Time

hakunamatata,

Yes, we are getting a number of requests to Import Books Purchased from Google Play to Kindle Free Time.

So far we have not been able to find a solution but I can assure you, once we obtain feedback or our

development team has been able to break Kindle Free Time, we will post the solution. If you need anything

else, including Desktop Computer Support, we offer 24x7 Support through our phone line and offer

24x7 Desktop Computer Support through a Remote Service. Thank you for using the Noob Series.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Books

Smartphones and tablets. You can download and install the Google Play Books reading app for free on smartphones and tablets. Check the Reading on your Android device page or Reading on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad page for compatibility requirements.

Web browsers. You can read books purchased from Google Play on any browser with JavaScript enabled. Learn more about the Web Reader.

eReader devices. Books on Google Play can also be read with any dedicated eBook reader that supports the Adobe eBook platform, including the Barnes & Noble Nook™ and Readers™ from Sony. See the full list of Adobe eBook Platform supported devices.

Chromebook users: Please note that Google's Chromebook only supports web applications, and is not compatible with Adobe Digital Editions software. This means you will not be able to transfer files from a Chromebook to an eReader at this time - though you can easily read your books in the browser via our web app.

Amazon Kindle. Books on Google Play are not currently compatible for uploading to Amazon Kindle Free Time. However, you can read books on Google Play on any device with a JavaScript-enabled browser using the Web Reader.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ecorbizzle:
Thanks for the help, followed your instructions but still have the message "Google Account Manager has stopped" If you could further instruct me that would be appreciated
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Frameworlk Damaged

ecorbizzle,

The the Google Framework is damaged. Here is the fix, I have attached all needed files to this

response.

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

This is all that is left except for a potential Firewall or Security Software that is blocking the traffic.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ecorbizzle:
Thanks for all the help, it appears we have fixed the "Google Account Manager has stopped" message from popping up, After I opened vending.apk I registered my gmail account, and then continued to install phonesky.apk, once I installed and went to the google play store app as soon as it opens it crashes and gives the message "Google Play Store has stopped" there is a box whether to accept or decline the terms and conditions in the background but I cannot click on it and it disappears once I click "Ok" on the message box of "Google Play Store has stopped" Any way you can help now?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Store Upgrade 3.10.10

ecorbizzle,

Remove the Vending.apk service, reboot the Kindle, reinstall the Vending.apk with the new one.

Then upgrade first with Gplay3.8.17.apk then open Google Play Store, agree as needed, add

account, then close Google Play Store. Next Install the upgrade Phonesky.apk this will solve

the problem. This too is a know issue. Some phones do not like to jump from the old version

to 3.10.10, so the solution is to transition the upgrade from 3.8.17 then bring it to 3.10.10.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ecorbizzle:
Thanks, hate to say it, but I am still getting "Google Play Store has stopped" once I try to open Google Play store after installing Gplay 3.8.17.. What else is there I can do?

---------- Post added at 05:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:58 PM ----------

Should I be moving and changing directory of the Gplay and Phonesky apks? I have just been installing them from the sdcard/downloads folder.

I've tried a couple different things now, it seems even after installing the vending.apk, once I open the market, and accept to the terms it will say "Market has stopped" When I try to open it up again it lets me view all the different apps but when I try to download something it simply crashes again and says "Market has stopped" I have then tried skipping the step where I open market and just try installing Gplay but then once I open that it crashes immediately with "Google play store has stopped"
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Mediaisdelicious:
Constant, recurring error message

I have just used your guides to root my Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and installed Google Play. Everything seems to function, but I get a constant recurring (vague) error message that says "Sorry! Something bad has happened. A report has been sent and it will be fixed soon."

Any advice on troubleshooting this error?

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ecorbizzle:
If I clear the data on my google play store and framework and then try to open google play store, it gives me a screen saying that android market is upgrading to google play and I can click to "learn more" or to "continue" however once I click "continue" it will immediately close, and once I try to open up again it gives me the message "Google play store has stopped" .. what else is there to do?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mushasho:
I rooted using your posted link... Success

Veryfied Root by using Root Check Basic... Success

Getting ES File Explorer... Success... but I installed it by downloading it over wifi on my KFHD (since that's where I was doing reasearch)

Getting access to " /system " ... FAILURE....

Do I "need" to push this apk manually and place it else where in order for it to see "root" files?

If so, please clarify such instructions to do soo...

Thanks....

PS... When installing ES File Explorer it DID NOT ask me to "allow" it root access...

---------- Post added at 09:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:40 PM ----------

found my issue...it was in step 3

"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".

Thanks Again
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Androidaholic:
A couple of tips for this process !

When using ES file explorer to move your apps and change permissions it does give an option to set as owner anywhere. However I went through the whole process with out a hitch. It is the app root explorer that has that option. Also when you long press an app to bring up the menu look for properties not permissions to bring up the permissions menu. All of the tutorials from prokenexusa are great and I had success in everything just thought this may help clear a little confusion for some people. Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] redwes:
I know this is for the HD, but I really need your help installing Google Play on the regular Kindle Fire. After a recent OTA update removed everything Google from my device, I've been trying to put it back on without success. I've done it before, but the same steps aren't working this time. My device is already rooted and I've tried your guide. It ain't working ether. Here's the problem...

"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." The first and third file don't install due to a "Application not installed" error that didn't happen before the stupid update. I ignore it and move on...

"Play Step 11 Google Play should show up in your Kindle Fire HD Apps. Tap on it and follow the steps with sign-in and agreeing to the terms. This is an OLD Market so move on to Step 12" This is where another problem occurs. When launching the application, I get a white screen for a minute or two and then it crashes. Last time, I used Google Books for this purpose and it didn't have this problem. I still have that, but the "Add account" button does nothing. The default calender app (made by Amazon none-the-less) also worked as well, but not this time around. Perhaps Amazon patched it to not present rooted users with the Google screen.

So... what now? Am I just screwed due to that update? Keep in mind that last time, I didn't need to use ether "AccountAndSyncSettings.apk" or "Phonesky.apk" to get a fully working Play Store. Also note that rerooting was simpler compared to last time. I only followed step one from here and "Qemu automated root" was completely unnecessary. I also didn't follow step 12 and beyond for obvious reasons. I appreciate the help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire 2 Software Version 10.2.x

redwes,

No worries, this works on the Kindle Fie 2 and HD 8.9". No, you are not screwed up due to

the update. What I recommend, especially after receiving an update, is: Remove and reinstall

everything that is not Amazon. I would remove GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk

and GoogleLoginService.apk from /system/app. Then go to the Amazon Uninstall service

make sure everything Google is removed. I would then remove Vending.apk from /system/app

and then make sure there is nothing in the Amazon Uninstall service that says Google. Finally,

reboot, then go back to the Amazon Uninstall Service and make sure there is nothing Google.

If the Amazon Uninstall Service is clean, then go back to our tutorial and start from the top!

I know this is time consuming but it guarantees success. By the way, you can get by not

installing Phonesky.apk but this does upgrade the Google Play Store to 3.10.10 which is

the most stable version at the moment.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Follow Up - Feedback

Androidaholic,

Thank you for the feedback, we love it. Yes, you are absolutely correct, that would

reduce confusion to add the following Note:

Note: The instructions will refer to changing Permissions. When using ES File Explorer,

the Permissions are found under the Properties menu option. You would first select

Properties, then click on Change to modify the Permissions.

We will get this added to the instructions.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ES File Explorer - Enable Root Access

mushasho,

I am sorry for the delayed response, we were out all day yesterday. I am glad you resolved

the problem. It is always OK to call me, the first 5 minutes is free - especially when I do

not respond in a timely manor.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ecorbizzle,

When this happens, it is always best to:

Remove and reinstall everything that is not Amazon.

I would remove GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk

and GoogleLoginService.apk from /system/app. Then go to the Amazon Uninstall service

make sure everything Google is removed. I would then remove Vending.apk from /system/app

and then make sure there is nothing in the Amazon Uninstall service that says Google. Finally,

reboot, then go back to the Amazon Uninstall Service and make sure there is nothing Google.

If the Amazon Uninstall Service is clean, then go back to our tutorial and start from the top!

I know this is time consuming but it guarantees success.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Store - "Google play store has stopped"

ecorbizzle,

When this happens, it is always best to:

Remove and reinstall everything Google, that is not Amazon.

I would remove GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk

and GoogleLoginService.apk from /system/app. Then go to the Amazon Uninstall service

make sure everything Google is removed. I would then remove Vending.apk from /system/app

and then make sure there is nothing in the Amazon Uninstall service that says Google. Finally,

reboot, then go back to the Amazon Uninstall Service and make sure there is nothing Google.

If the Amazon Uninstall Service is clean, then go back to our tutorial and start from the top!

I know this is time consuming but it guarantees success. If you continue to have issues,

give us a call.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Store - "Sorry! Something bad has happened. A report has been sent...."

Mediaisdelicious,

When this happens, it is really hard to identify the problem so first I would

go into the Amazon Application Service by Pulling down the upper bar,

choose More, then Application, then go into Installed Applications,

Clear the Data in:

1) AccountandSyncSettings

2) Download Manager

3) Google Account Manager

4) Google Bookmarks Sync

5) Google Calendar Sync

6) Google On Time Hit

7) Google Partner Setup

8) Google Play services

9) Google Play Store

10) Google Services Framework

Note: If you do not find one of the above, ignore and go to the next Service.

Reboot. If this does not solve the problem, remove everything Google and then

reinstall.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] redwes:
Thanks for the reply, but it didn't work. I did as you said and still had the problems. I do have interesting thing to note, however. After I completely removed anything Google (had to use ES File Explorer for half of it) and followed step 7, "Market" and "Translate" showed up under the Amazon uninstaller. This was after I removed everything Google and before I actually installed the market. They were grayed out and each had a small icon of an SD Card overlaying them. I know for a fact that the Kindle Fire (non HD) doesn't actually have an actual SD Card slot. It does, however, have a fake SD card which it uses for its internal storage. It would appear that those two apps somehow got backed-up to the fake SD card.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Headlessbody:
It Worked!

Hello, registered just to say thanks!

I had the 7.2.3 (actually updated to it the day after i open it).

The guide works great, anyway i had some issues.

The Qemu needed 3 times before it worked, (now i'm calm but one hour ago i was sweating cold...)

The first root checked said ok, after that i was trying to find the otacerts.zip to remove and i couldn't find it (it was under "telefono" [i'm italian..] non in /sda.. so i checked again the root and it said "sorry, the device does not have proper root access".

After a reboot i kept getting the "no root" message, but i kept going trough the steps and i succeded to install google play, the Go launcher, Flash with dolphin (all with your precious guides!)

What can i say, thanks again!

By the way, i keep getting the no root message..

If i may, i'd like to leave a line for italian guys, if i can help somebody not so confident in english:

Ciao, la guida funziona,(almeno con me), se avete dubbi con l'inglese fatemi un fischio!

Bye

Stefano
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Store - "Google play store has stopped"

redwes,

Wow, I am perplexed. The only thing left is to perform a Factory Reset, I never

recommend this but in this case it is the only solution that I can see. I am going

look over your previous posts to see if I can find a pattern that jolts my brain.

If you can wait 24 hours, I will take a few hours to research a possible solution

beyond a Factory Reset.

Update: Well, after some research it does not look promising, the Factory Reset

is the best solution at this point. I just can not make sense of what happened

to cause this problem, do you have any additional information that may help us

solve your problem?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Follow Up - Feedback

Headlessbody,

Thank you for the feedback. Sometimes you need to open Superuser which will be found in

the Kindle Apps Drawer - this will initialize the Superuser. You will only need to open Superuser

once. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks again!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] halesie:
kfhd

have tried to load the vending apk all ok but it wont install have deleted it and tried several times ,also deleted the 3 before it and reloaded them as per instuctions love the work you guys do by the way any help would be helpfull as im stuck now found your root intructions easy so cant believe im having trouble with this last bit
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] samrat_castle:
Thanks for the tutorial. Working fine on my KF HD. One question though! I believe the Amazon updates will not work on the device after root. So will we get the updates through modded Roms just like other devices or do we need to root the device again after updating from Amazon server?

Although, I wish you luck for future development venture for this device.:)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

halesie,

Sounds like you are having serious trouble with the Google Play Store. A little hint. I learned a long time

ago to rest when I am not making progress, then start fresh the next day. I do not always understand why

this works but it really does work. If you completed Rooting, this is the hardest of the bunch, so I suspect

you are tired. Stop, get some rest away from the computer, then start fresh tomorrow. If you are still having

trouble let us know.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD OTA Updates - How to Disable

samrat_castle,

Thank you for taking time to post feedback, we really appreciate it! As of now, there are no upgraded ROM's,

we are about 6 months away from releasing a custom ROM, maybe longer. Once you Root, it does NOT disable

the update service, you will need to disable it using our script. You may use the following to disable OTA:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086450
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] redwes:
For one thing, I have modified (or completely deleted) several of the core files under the system app folder. The first file is the apk responsible for serving the ads on the lockscreen. Before the update, I had removed all its permissions and thus disabled the ads. Another update fixed it again and I disabled it yet again. After the "bye bye google" update, that file doesn't even exist anymore. Perhaps my method of rooting removed it, but I know I didn't purposely delete it.The 2nd file is the default internet browser. I completely deleted and now use Dolphin (w. Flash!). The updates kept adding it back and I keep on deleting it. I have also added the "hacker's keyboard" to the folder so that I could make it the default keyboard. It's no longer present (removed via updates), but is still stored at the defaults and works (almost) perfectly.I also added ADW launcher into the system app folder and that's now the default launcher. That file remains and is NOT removed with the updates. A few other core apps (Amazon link, movie app, kid mode, maybe a few others) were also removed, but had never had any harmful effects w/ any past updates. I also experimented w/ Go launcher (old version probably) and it somehow screwed up the resolution of my precious device. In ADW Launcher, non-dynamic backgrounds no longer fill the whole screen and the "sliding backgrounds" moves alot faster then before. On the plus side, boot-up time has seemed to improve from that. Go Launcher changed some settings which I have yet to find out to fix. I even uninstalled Go Launcher, but all launchers appear to share similar files/settings. Hmm.. what else? I use SuperSU instead of that other root app, if that makes a difference. My alternate (and simpler) rooting method required it verses the other file. I have backed up my device once or twice using Titnium Backup, but always try to delete them whenever possible. They always seem to come back... at least in part. Most of the apps I have come directly from the Google Store (replaced EVERYTHING w/ the google store equivalent), with only the paid apps (Free App Of The day) remaining with Amazon.I still have all of the amazon services... mostly and they seem to work. That's all I have for now.