yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Amazon Fire Phone] cutefuzzybunny:
It worked fine on my unlocked 3.6.8 I got last month. Had to reboot a few times and manually run the play store and download google search app, run it and log in before it worked. Also had to uninstall chrome and reinstall it from play store or it FC'd.

A lot of apps are marked incompatible like google camera, but most seem to install and run fine. If I could get a native android home screen and launcher I'd be quite happy with my $100 phone. :D
[Amazon Fire Phone] chrisrf:
Fire HD 6

Does it works with the fire HD 6?
[Amazon Fire Phone] swati770:
To clarify things up (as far as I'm concerned), you will only be able to install Google Play Store without rooting if you're running Fire OS 3.6.8 as of now. Correct me if I'm wrong.
[Amazon Fire Phone] drdoomgod:
Yes, 3.6.6 does Not Work (but could be wrong app versions)
[Amazon Fire Phone] reha27:
Cellular network hunting

i just bought fire phone Unlock 32 GB at last week and arrived two days before in indonesia

but unfortunately when i mount my SIM card the cellular network was not work better always hunting and gone suddenly

how to fix it? hope there anyone can help me
[Amazon Fire Phone] InfinityLoop:
Works with Fire Phone OS 3.6.8, but no 2 step verification

Note:

- It look like this method is working best with the Fire Phone running software version Fire OS 3.6.8[/QUOTE]

Thanks alot. You are a life saver... of the pepermint variety :highfive:

I really thought I got a raw deal with the Fire Phone (Fire OS 3.6.8) sans Google, but I had hope that you guys would pull it off, and you did... Without Root! that is amazing!

I do have one problem though, I can't use my normal email/gmail address, because 2 step verification is not supported, it just says

"Your username and password don't match. Try again.

To recover your account info, go to google.com/accounts/recovery/."

I didn't want to remove 2 step verification from my account, so to work around this, I created a new google account without 2 step verification, and it worked. So far the biggest drawback from this, is I have to use Amazon's email app to access my gmail account, as Google's Gmail requires 2 step login of my account.

If you guys could fix this, that would be great, but if not, you guys are still rock stars!
[Amazon Fire Phone] itachi1:
Just create an "app password" for uses that can't handle 2-Step Verification. You can create as many as you need. Though, I thought the GMail app could deal with 2-Step Verification...

support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en
[Amazon Fire Phone] chedlin:
Works. Thanks. But Maps blurry

Thank you for giving us instructions and most importantly a set of packages we can install from. This saves me from having to download each apk I might want and sideload them individually.

I also used an app specific password instead of turning off 2 factor. I also installed google maps after this, but the text on the map is jumbled. As if the text is showing in multiple languages on top of each other. Thoughts on a solution? I could do without maps, but some 3rd party apps that include maps also have this problem (and gave some weird results before maps was installed).

Thank you.
[Amazon Fire Phone] stolle665:
Same "steps" here.

Im on OS 3.6.6 with (i think) T-Mobile branding.

There is no update to 3.6.8 for me jet.

Google Frameworks close and market says i have no connection to Internet.

Hope the update will release soon in germany and all other countries :)

Greetings from the cold wet germany :(
[Amazon Fire Phone] hanghuutri:
not work on FireOS 3.6.5 for ATT with unlock using unlocking code from ATT

Hi everybody,

I got this Fire Phone at 225$, and request the unlocking code from AT&T, I can see the version of FireOS on my phone is 3.6.5.

I tried the to sideload GApps by guide in this thread. But no luck.

Anytime I start Google Play Store, the app return error "Google Services Framework has stopped".

Does anyone else got this problem like me. I don't want to downgrade the OS for root because of low usage battery performance.

Waiting for rooting on lastest FireOS and bootstrap unlock for custom ROM.

Thanks.
[Amazon Fire Phone] impendingyalp:
Safety

Is it safe to use the apk to side load Google play on the fire phone. I'm just worried about security
[Amazon Fire Phone] KrisWB:
3.6.6

Having read through the thread and completed various online searches, am I right in assuming that because my Fire is locked to O2 here in the UK and on 3.6.6 (without an update available), the chances are greatly stacked against me in terms of getting this running?
[Amazon Fire Phone] drdoomgod:
Yes, it seems like a downgrade to 3.5 and root is possible from 3.6.6 but risky... perhaps better to wait
[Amazon Fire Phone] mikeydubs23:
Google accounts

Based on the fact that someone reported the phone is BTLE capable (my garmin software says it's not compatible already, but I'll try the fitbit later since there is a native fire OS app for it), I'm giving it another try before the return window runs out, I've reloaded all of the google apps and it still doesn't look like it's possible to remove google accounts once you add one. I previously read that someone suggested starting over, but that seems awfully inconvenient to remove an account. I have several accounts and I've added two to see if one could be removed; when you click manage accounts through one of the google apps it tells you it will take you to google settings, but it takes you to the amazon settings where clearly there's not an option to remove a google account from the google services. Any ideas?

On an unrelated note, I've offered this for sale and gotten a couple of bites, but one asks me to share the serial or IMEI number... is that a possible scammer looking for clean ESNs?
[Amazon Fire Phone] yogichauhan:
Google+ on Fire phone?

Is anyone able to install Google+ on Unlock fire phone after installing Google play store?
[Amazon Fire Phone] zombie1991:
I had to sideload this too. I used version 4.7.1.79583515 and it's working well. I used this version because it's one of the highest for 4.2.2.
[Amazon Fire Phone] yogichauhan:
From where can i download google+ ver 4.71.79583515?
[Amazon Fire Phone] zombie1991:
I got my copy from here. http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google/google-4-7-1-79583515-android-4-0-3-apk/ Or just google 4.7.1.79583515 and choose the spot you want to get it from.
[Amazon Fire Phone] hungrymr2:
I just got my phone 4 hours ago, and this method works. "Unlocked 32gb Fire phone. Shipped with OS V: 3.6.8"
[Amazon Fire Phone] sipank:
For me the latest version of Google+ 4.8.0.81189390 works without any problems (sideloaded). Took it on apk4fun
[Amazon Fire Phone] stunvn:
hey guys.

I download the facebook on G play and install it but why the FB icon doesn't show up on my screen ? :(

Everytime i want to check my facebook, I have to do it through G Play :(

//solved

I have to delete the facebook app on Amazon cloud :)
[Amazon Fire Phone] jksmith0011:
Thx a million...OP.

Yes, I have it setup on my new Fire phone w/in 20-30 mins. :D

Anyway, the only problem I have is Google's Map shows Street's names w/ double texts. Anyone has the same problem? Also, how did you guys fix it?
[Amazon Fire Phone] DavidChill:
multiple login

has anybody figured out how to login to multiple google accounts?

i was able to follow the steps, get everything installed and logged into 1 google account with no errors or FC's, but just can't seem to find a way to login to multiple accounts....
[Amazon Fire Phone] stunvn:
use HERE map. better then Google maps.

you can find it on amazone store or Google play :d
[Amazon Fire Phone] mikeydubs23:
Many of the google apps like gmail and hangouts will allow you to add additional accounts. However, it doesn't appear there is a way to remove an account once added other than wiping the phone entirely.
[Amazon Fire Phone] MPCS21:
Works perfectly

Worked perfectly on the latest (Jan 2015) release of the unlocked fire phone. Had trouble at first, but I think I missed a step. Last night, I was successful on two phones when I followed the instructions in order.
[Amazon Fire Phone] iflyer:
Thanks for this OP. Worked last night on unlocked Fire Phone 3.6.8.

For apps that are available in both Amazon App store and Google Play store is there a preference on one over the other? I collect credits for soma Amazon purchases and have the Amazon Appstore installed on my other Android devices.
[Amazon Fire Phone] zarish:
[MENTION=4543635]iflyer[/MENTION],

The following is a broad generalization but pretty close from what I have found.

For FireOS {Amazon} devices (more-so the Fire Phone) an app available on both Google Play and Amazon Apps is better downloaded from the Amazon Apps. This is due to the extra FireOS features sometimes only found on the Amazon Apps version.

For nearly all other Android devices I find Google Play to be the better choice just because things tend to be updated there first.
[Amazon Fire Phone] InfinityLoop:
Thanks. That worked.
[Amazon Fire Phone] gino23:
Will this work on locked 3.6.5 devices from ATT? And if not, is there a way to get the play store on locked devices?
[Amazon Fire Phone] cdabbara:
Worked Well - Thanks

I just got a Fire phone on OS 3.6.8. This process to load Google Play Services worked very well. Thanks.
[Amazon Fire Phone] aenews:
Fire Phone is an acceptable device with the Play Store and Nova Launcher. Needs root on 3.6.8 and hopefully one day AOSP will be feasible.
[Amazon Fire Phone] nellison:
The walkthru worked perfectly! Thank you so much!!!!
[Amazon Fire Phone] zarish:
TY OP.

adb install "Google Account Manager_4.0.3-239410.apk"

adb install "Google Play services_4.4.52 (1174655-036).apk"

adb install "Google Services Framework 4.0.4-338691.apk"

adb install "Google Play Store_4.6.17.apk"

Reboot phone, ran Google play, added account, Google Play hung, rebooted phone again, Google play working perfectly on unlocked 64gb 3.6.8
[Amazon Fire Phone] gino23:
Will people with locked versions from ATT (3.6.5) have to wait until they get an upgrade to 3.6.8 in order to install the play store?
[Amazon Fire Phone] stunvn:
I'm using latest vesion of G play store and it works well too :D
[Amazon Fire Phone] Crankyfuzz:
Worked tonight thanks

This worked perfect I got one in today with OS 3.6.8 and took about 10 mins and a reboot no issues thanks :good:
[Amazon Fire Phone] ninadenis83:
Amazon fire 3..6.6

Thanks for the post easy to install but I am using the Amazon fire that works on 3.6.6 . The App keeps on crashing and shows no connection is there an earlier version of the apps I can download?
[Amazon Fire Phone] buhao:
Phone not reading SIM after installing Play store!?!?

So I thought all was good, but after all was said and done, the phone would not read my SIM anymore. I even did a factory reset and the phone still does not read my SIM. Anyone else have this problem, or know of the solution?
[Amazon Fire Phone] laidbackcloud:
Amazon will not be updating this device anymore. Lately anything that fails(amazon product will be killed off) will lose support from the company. We need a bootloader unlock asap.
[Amazon Fire Phone] jamiehutber:
That sucks.

But I am very encouraged by the increase in posts in this forum since the devices went on sale.

If we could get some rom's for it then its a great peice of hareware.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Xyth:
Any evidence of this or is this just your opinion. I fully expect Amazon to honor their commitment (said several times to the press) to update the OS so the LE Bluetooth is enabled.
[Amazon Fire Phone] rav4kar:
I am hoping Amazon is waiting for good fork of Android lollipop that's still optimized per HTC that took this as a reason why couldn't deliver lollipop update to M7/M8 phones yet.
[Amazon Fire Phone] nabil2000:
UK Amzn Fire 3.6.6

Amazon Fire in the UK is not yet upgrading to 3.6.8, is there a way to do the upgrade manually?
[Amazon Fire Phone] laidbackcloud:
Opinion, i've sent them messages on twitter(no answer). There is no news or any press about updates, that date back to october 2014. The only thing i've seen about fire phone is the continued failure of the device. If they update great , if not I have to get rid of this device.
[Amazon Fire Phone] xboxgmer:
I also ran into the 2-step verification issue. Instead of turning it off and back on you can simply generate an application specific password

https://accounts.google.com/b/0/IssuedAuthSubTokens?hide_authsub=1

Near the bottom of that page you have the option to create one. Just select "Other (custom app)" enter something you'll remember like "Play store on Fire Phone" click generate and use the generated password instead of your usual password to login.
[Amazon Fire Phone] zabihjan:
Does this mean we are doomed. Before buying this phone I saw all the YouTube videos running google apps on this device. Now only thing that partially work is google maps but only 50%. Amazon fire phone 3.66 o2 UK but unlocked
[Amazon Fire Phone] techiegirl:
I was able to download Google Play store and an app, but the app doesn't show up on the home page.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Viperise152:
I have 3.6.8 i all the Google apps save maps work fine. The Google Launcher gives you the "Standard Android" fell minus background images.
[Amazon Fire Phone] EmilyWalls:
Did I make a huge mistake purchasing this with an AT&T contract? 3.6.5

I just received it yesterday and can still return it. I definitely want Google Play, and if I can't load standard Android apps, I don't want this phone.

If there's a way of loading Google Play (the method above allows it to load, but Google Play won't connect to the network), I'll keep this phone. If not...buh-bye.
[Amazon Fire Phone] drerock:
indefinite compatibility?

Are these packages standard packages or are they altered in some way to work with the fire phone?

Will they be updated / compatible in the future?
[Amazon Fire Phone] 2390:
So, to confirm, this doesn't work on the AT&T variant, only the unlocked?
[Amazon Fire Phone] rav4kar:
Yes. Pretty much it.
[Amazon Fire Phone] russy23:
Hi guys..my fire phone is on its way :) if I do this and use let's say..nova launcher..does the 3d thingy stop working..
[Amazon Fire Phone] 123ichbineinei:
yes, only the original amazon launcher has the 3d stuff.

And the lockscreen.

In my eyes it is nothing worth keeping, it just sucks battery and it is not really 3d... after a few minutes it is nothing new and more annoying than helpfull
[Amazon Fire Phone] dwest3784:
wallet

so if install google apps, can I install google wallet and if so would i be able to use tap and pay? I get my phone on Saturday!
[Amazon Fire Phone] Viperise152:
I suggest to those having trouble installing Play store to use older Android 4.2 specific files. Google will ask to update and should solve most connection issues.
[Amazon Fire Phone] lamin41:
wallet

Not until amazon update to Sangria OS based on 4.4. Wallet needs host card emulation for tap to pay to work and it wasn't introduced until kit kat. Other than that the rest of the wallet app works.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Tankeroo:
Thanks!

Been a long time lurker. I signed up just to confirm that the video works. :)

Just got lil sis a fire phone, also 3.6.8 unlocked 32GB version. Followed the instructions and worked like a charm.

The only thing that gave an error was her Snapchat which said we needed to update Google Play Services... but after a few minutes, we tried again and it just worked.

Thanks OP for the post!! :highfive:
[Amazon Fire Phone] iffy1234:
Where are the standard package files?

1. Are these packages (given in the onedrive link) standard packages or have they been altered in some way to work with the fire phone?

2. Where can I find these standard packages?

3. Is it possible to install a virtual machine (on my Ubuntu) with Android and extract these?

Copious Rambling:

My concern is based on security, although my gracious thanks to OP who has made this possible and helped many people. But I would feel more comfortable finding the actual files and using them even if it means a bit of extracting.

Sorry currently I know nothing about Android apart from my like for it has begun.

Last time I logged in to the forum was over 6 years ago and I just realised I been a member for 9 years nearly, back in the days when I had my original XDA.

I have been using iPhones for the past 5+ years. And recently bought the Fire Phone from Amazon for only 99£ and its an amazing phone which O2 unlocked for me for free. I dont miss my iPhone just need to use Skype in place of FaceTime and SMS/WhatsApp in place of iMessage. And currently I'm only using Amazon Play Store. All in all this seems like a great phone, I wonder how many great Android phones I have missed in my pursuit of iPhones. I remember thinking the same when I gave up Nokia for iPhone.
[Amazon Fire Phone] dhruviejane:
android wear

hey guys im a new user here. my nexus 6 got stolen last night and i was planning on buying the fire phone. great work with the gp services, however can i use my moto 360 with the fire now?
[Amazon Fire Phone] Annia Poloski:
Any updates??

Hi!!!

I just bought the Fire Phone this week, i was so excited i forgot about my Pebble!!!! i'm about to follow this posts instructions to download google play services so i can install the Pebble software. Any news on this????

How stable is the Fire with Google services being installed this way???

thanks
[Amazon Fire Phone] ddarkraven:
I don't believe fire phone works with Android wear yet.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Kranon:
Worked great for a while. Now ...

Something appears to have changed. It worked great for a while but now Google Play Services crashes constantly. I uninstalled both Google Play and the Services, reinstalled. Still crashing. Online people discuss updating gapps to 5.1, but considering Fire Phone uses Android 4, I'm Leary to do this. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Vanb85:
This is an Android issue not a Fire Phone issue. See this thread here: http://xdaforums.com/fire-phone/general/google-play-services-crashing-t3084355 Further tinkering with your Fire Phone will not fix it. If you go to the google play services page of the play store, you'll see that the app is awash in 1 star reviews from people with lots of different phones. Google forced an update, and it broke stuff.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Kranon:
I was one of those reviewers. I assumed it had to do with people customizing and such. My co-worker has a Galaxy S5 and hasn't had an issue. I guess I shall wait to see when Google fixes their mistake.
[Amazon Fire Phone] InfinityLoop:
Google Play Services Update?

Hi guys, any idea if the Google Play Services, and probably the other apps will be updated for the Amazon Fire Phone?

The current version on Google Play Store is 7, the version in the apk given is 4.4

Updates?:D
[Amazon Fire Phone] Jplatanos:
not sure if anyone else has posted this but what worked for me to get the gApps to work again was

1. Disable the ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER

2. uninstall all gApps

3. reinstall (sideload) gApps (DO NOT OPEN PLAY STORE AFTER INSTALL)

4. enable ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER

this worked for me, though it may be TEMPORARY dont know if after a restart it will revert to white screen on gApps

the google play services installed was the 7.0.99 version ending in 036

all other gApps sideload from APK mirror

thanks to kieranc88
[Amazon Fire Phone] rav4kar:
Hope you all know Amazon has updated the Fire OS for Fire Phone to Kit Kat and now Fire OS version is 4.6.1. Update didn't affect Google Services or Play store on my phone.
[Amazon Fire Phone] garbo_g:
Did you or anyone else ever find this out? Someone has to know where they were downloaded from to begin with. I would rather find the files myself as well.
[Amazon Fire Phone] jack9955:
garbo_g, probably the safest way to get google play is from someone you trust that has a phone with google play preinstalled. ES File Explorer can be used to backup Google Account Manager, Google Play services, Google Services Framework, and Google Play Store. You can then install the apks to your fire phone.
[Amazon Fire Phone] garbo_g:
Thank you! I did not realize that ES File Explorer could backup into .apk files. I just got them from my old android phone - works like a charm! :)
[Amazon Fire Phone] getmkt:
Why this method of installing Google Play Store app without root works when these apks are required to be installed on system partition?
[Amazon Fire Phone] vikceo:
latest version

i followd the links on the first post. i am on the latest version of fire os.

i tried to use hangouts but ti says i need the latest version of play services to update. which then fails saying it is not compatible with phone.

so what is the latest version that i should download to get it working
[Amazon Fire Phone] FoneWatcher:
Recent app substitute

I'm getting a lot of joy out om my AFP as Prime movie player (wasn't a Prime member before) and Google Play Music player, and as a backup phone, but the one glaring thing I really miss is the soft buttons(s) for recent apps.

I'm using some clunky widget that keeps track of the last 8 apps and was wondering what other people recommend for recent apps functionality?
[Amazon Fire Phone] rbeavers:
I use the built-in, quick switcher, push home button twice and you get a list of the last 10 Apps.

I am Rooted running Google Now launcher.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Acill:
Can the latest version of the unlocked version of this phone still use google play services? Can it be updated as well? I want to get it for my daughter, but dont want to have to fool with it all the time for her to keep it working.
[Amazon Fire Phone] :
Yes, FireOS 4.6.1-461013820 can use Google Play services.

Yes, self update for Play Store & Play services works.

You might be interested in this: [ROM][STABLE] CM-11 for Safestrap

This project isn't even one week old, but give it some time and it will be suitable for most users.

Oh... and Incipio battery cases are sold for 10 - 20$, I got one, phone looks like a tank but has 2700mAh more. ^^
[Amazon Fire Phone] Davzone:
I just received my 159$ fire phone today.

I just wanted prime, but 60$ for a backup phone like this is awesome.

Turned it on, updated everything, it was already linked to my amazon account.

The plugged it in to my PC, copied the 4 apk-s to the downloads folder,

installed it in order from the video.

2 step login not working so you have to create an app password.

Play store and services both got updated right away.

Everything works so far.

Google+ is incompatible in the play store but apkmirror works perfectly.

Play Music with All Access is working too, sound quality is actually better with no EQ than my Nexus 6 and V-MODA Crossfade LP.

This will be my inhome PLEX and Chromecast remote for everyone to use. Wifi only mode. No SIM.

The device is actually pretty premium, would make a great nexus phone with clean andorid.

Size is a bit small but also heavy, feels heavier than my huge nexus 6. The charger is so small i love it. The USB cable is LOOOOONG and charges my nexus 6 in turbo mode too so i changed it at my bed.

Took me a while to figure out how the back button works......

I just wanted to confirm that the apk files are working with the latest software on the phone and will update play services and store.
[Amazon Fire Phone] richdroidfan:
Play Services crashes

Just got my new fire phone, was able to follow the instructions and install everything and got the Google Play store working (had to set up an app password to log in, would not let me log in with my google password). Once I did that I was able to install a couple of apps, however, Google Play Services keeps crashing.

EDIT: Update the Fire OS and now everything works perfectly! I was even able to install a different launcher so I don't have to deal with that terrible amazon launcher. Sweet! Thanks!
[Amazon Fire Phone] lancorp:
Responded to the wrong post. Sorry.
[Amazon Fire Phone] pmcdunnough:
How do you do that if the phone is not rooted?

Sent from my Fire HDX.