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[Fire General] publicrussianspy:
Just wanted to note that Kindle Fire 10 HD w. OS 7.3.1.1 also worked. TY
[Fire General] Zimdog:
Wondering if anyone can tell me what version of Google Play Services will run on my AMAZON Kindle Fire HD 8.9. I’ve been trying to install it for the better part of the day, and keep getting the message that “Google Play Services has stopped.” Otherwise I’m able to install and run all the other apps. TIA!
[Fire General] DB126:
Wrong forum; ask here: https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hd

Footnote: I own this device; it's unlikely you will achieve a satisfactory Play Store experience if still running FireOS v3 or v4. You'll find guidance on how to root, unlock and install a custom ROM that natively supports Google Play in the linked forum. Be forewarned the root/unlock process is not for the faint of heart. Nor is the device exceptional responsive by today's standards. Good luck.
[Fire General] KwarkLabs:
RocketApps

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And with the latest release of RocketApps support for older Kindle Fire tablets running Fire OS 4 (2013) and newer has been added. You can find it in the Amazon AppStore.

Plus there's a FAQ to answer all your RocketApps questions here:

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[Fire General] mauronob:
Thanks a lot ! !
[Fire General] supashaka:
I'm using Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip on Fire 5th gen, I get the msg 'couldn't sign in, problem communicating with google server'. When I try to install the files individually from the separate links, I get told 'there was a problem parsing your package' when I click on the download to try to install. Currently on update version Fire OS 5.7.0.0
[Fire General] Tomsgt:
i will add the play store install again after the adb shell command for good messure
[Fire General] egandb:
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]!! My Fire's up and running with Google Play Services (sideloaded). I had some trouble getting the adb drivers installed correctly but, once that was out of the way, it worked! :D

I HAD to do this:

I also HAD to do this:
[Fire General] GortOfYork:
purchased apps error

Anyone else having all the apps they have already paid for as needing to be purchased?

Never mind, seems it just needed time to update,works like dream now.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
yes google play services will update, and it seems like it needs time to work things out.
[Fire General] redbuddh@:
Installing the Google Search app made my google play services update immediately.
[Fire General] Mr. Orange 645:
Thank you so much! Now my $50 tablet is worth a whole lot more!!
[Fire General] borglogic:
Thanks for making .bat install and download file!

Everything is working with no problems :)

I don't use MD5 much, but I happened to check and it's not matching.

Am I doing something wrong? I used WinMD5 Free.

should be: 65bbd5df185f9712273828c9156188f2

I get: 06bae5e5484da0542d93f906ac53d4d6
[Fire General] vortitu:
Anyone have an idea how to add a second google Account? I use one account for play store and anotherone for g+, hangouts etc...
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
it's been updated
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
open gmail /settings /add account /google
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
06bae5e5484da0542d93f906ac53d4d6

is correct for new file
[Fire General] vortitu:
Thank you!

Just another question, is there any way to get google+ to work? Play store says it is not compatible with this device :(
[Fire General] Mr. Orange 645:
Go to APK mirror (linked in the OP) and download it from there. You can probably find a version there that works.
[Fire General] vortitu:
The newest versions 6.4.0.* don,t install, but version 6.3.0.102589503 from apkmirror is working, thanx a lot
[Fire General] Vlasp:
So that is the latest one that is working?
[Fire General] ldeveraux:
I've got all the Google apps working except calendar and photos. Think an older version of each will work?
[Fire General] Vlasp:
Yeah, I'll try to make a list of all the working Google Apps for this device. What other Google Apps are working for you on the latest version?

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Hold Up: My Fire is not showing up on the Google Play website, so I have to manually go to the device and download it. Does anyone else have this problem?
[Fire General] ldeveraux:
I've got gmail, maps (though it won't find my location), play store, search, YouTube(can't log in), drive, play music, translate, docs, and Chromecast.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
Photos were working for me, I will check version, where I get home
[Fire General] Vlasp:
Thanks!

Photos was working for me also.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
May need device manager apk
[Fire General] ldeveraux:
Photos work, installs, and updates. I don't think it will upload to the server from my device, it turns sync off and says "NO ACCOUNT"
[Fire General] Vlasp:
Now it shows up on Android Device Manager on my computer as KFFOWI but not on the Play Store.

I may need to wait for it to sync.
[Fire General] vortitu:
So it seems, the newer version didn't install.

and no update available via play store for the 6.3.0...
[Fire General] Xeddicus:
Updated again? I'm getting 161c89fcbcb687a81ada52a993db52c7.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
[MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION] must have I'm getting 161C89FCBCB687A81ADA52A993DB52C7 also
[Fire General] Tomsgt:
yes i have been updating that file and testing it for a while now the newest file is the best. also just made a video on this check it out HERE
[Fire General] dawithers:
I installed Calendar from the play store and it is working just fine for me.
[Fire General] ldeveraux:
Does it sync? That was my issue.
[Fire General] ZaneCEO:
Can we install opengapps.org on the Fire 7 2015 instead of the suggested packages?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
No, opengapps.org is only for installing in a custom recovery, there is no custom recovery for the amazon fire 5th gen
[Fire General] donboyette:
install is hanging after the first prompt...stuck at "waiting for device". Any ideas?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
how is Fire listed in Device Manager?
[Fire General] kami_sama:
I received my replacement tablet today (the first one had various problems with the display) and logging in I had a strange problem. Every time I tried logging in, it took me to the website (normal, as I have two-factor), but instead of logging me in the gmail app, it acted as a web browser and showed the account page from the website. In the end I generated an application password and it worked.
[Fire General] kindest:
error: more than one device and emulator

- waiting for device -
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
try re booting pc
[Fire General] DogzOfWar:
I just wanted to reply with a huge thanks. I followed the instructions in the original post, and had great success (after getting the ADB drivers running, which was needlessly complicated).

Cheers!
[Fire General] Tomsgt:
heads up updated the file again the md5 has changed
[Fire General] kindest:
was able to get it.. had to use another PC.. windows and driver issue.
[Fire General] topcaser:
I have the same problem. Is it really necessary to create an application specific password?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
No, 2nd factor sign in is working for me
[Fire General] tufkal:
SD, is there any way you can look into why this process isn't working on 5.0.0? For those of us who waited, and now can block OTA, we are having problems getting the play store to work (see thread on blocking OTA). I've tried everything in this thread, and I get the store saying "Check your connection and try again", which is a very ambiguous error it seems.
[Fire General] topcaser:
I am forwarded to the web browser after I have typed in the password. This web browser asks for the six digit number. I type that in and I am forwarded to my google account page. I don't know what to do in this account page. If I hit back I am not logged in. SD, can you please exactly describe how you setup your google account on the fire? Thanks for supporting.

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Ok, I got it running. I removed the application specific password in my account, rebooted the tablet and did set up the login process again. First I got an error from that process but in the end I was logged in with 2 factor authentification. TOP.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
I think for those still on 5.0.0, you have two choices for two factor sign-in

create an app specific password

or disable two-factor, sign in on Fire, re-enable two-factor
[Fire General] cheesycrouton:
I got the play store loaded and downloaded Nova Launcher. Does anyone know how to change the default launcher? I can launch Nova Launcher, but the home button always goes back to the stock Fire launcher.
[Fire General] topcaser:
There is a thread about launcher in the parallel forums section. Check it out. In short: Fire OS (without root) probably allows no other default launcher

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3215124

Replace Launcher

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Fire General] DogzOfWar:
I had the same problem. As others have suggested, I created an app specific password, copied to the clipboard and pasted back when signing in. It was pretty painless, and I will do anything to avoid turning off 2-factor authentication.

After you get that going, try installing Google Play Games, which will cause a Play update. After that, I was golden (and finally able to get Plants Vs Zombies 2 installed, and with my save games restored via Google services).
[Fire General] Neffy27:
I've taken the OTA and the 1-Install-Play-Store.bat method worked with no issues. Thank you.
[Fire General] grodave:
I had test !! All works !!! Thanks you very much !!

GrOdaVe
[Fire General] gordrak:
Hi

i follow the instruction.

Is it necessary use fastboot mode??

I can't execute the command

adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS

I have device authorized but i have an illegal argument exception.

Package doesn't exist.

I follow the instruction but i have this problem.

I have just installed on kindle the apk

Google Play (com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk)

I try to uninstall it and execute by pc

run 1-Install-Play-Store.bat

when my device is authorized in normal boot ( no fastboot e no recovery mode)

Maybe do i have to execute run 1-Install-Play-Store.bat when the kindle is in recovery o fastboot mode??

I don't do fastboot procedure because in fastboot mode my kindle doesn't recognized such as andriod adb interface but HTC Dream , and i have issue with install such as android adb interface and also i don't understand what i have to do in fastboot mode.

when the kindle is turn on in normal mode, it is correctly installed such as android composite usb.

Now i see my kindle using adb devices such as a device correctly authorized

In kindle fire 5 th i have the apk of google play store but when i launch it , it close automatically after few seconds.

In the options - app - all apps

i see only google play and not google play framework or services.

Why the 1 run bat not installed them?

thanks
[Fire General] Khyinn:
Thanks for this, working great for me.

Now hoping that someone find a way to use other launcher...
[Fire General] k3ll0gs:
You can also sideload Google Apps via USB and install using the Document app on the device.

1, Copy Google APKs to [Download] folder on the device internal storage

2, Enable [Apps from unknown sources]

3, Open Documents app on the device and select [Local Storage]

4, Open each Google APK and install

5, Reboot the device

You should now have Google Play working without having to sideload them via ADB Shell
[Fire General] ddeecc:
Anyone know how to make the Chromecast fully compatible with the tablet? I successfully installed the Play Store and I downloaded Pandora, Netflix, YouTube from the Play Store. The strange thing is that only my Android TV (ADT-1, NOT a Chromecast) shows up as a "cast" option on Netflix. On the other hand, YouTube and Pandora do show me my Chromecast devices as a cast option. So not sure why only Netflix isn't working.. Again all of them were downloaded from the Play Store. Anyone know how to make Netflix work?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
Netflix app connects fine with my roku 3.
[Fire General] revengineer:
The good news is the instructions worked perfectly and I logged into the playstore successfully.

The bad news is that I used the wrong google account. I was able to add a second account, but I could not figure out how to log out of the first one and remove it from the device. Deleting playstore cache and data did not do the trick. Does anyone know how to log out of the google account?

Note: All instructions googled instruct to navigate to "Accounts & Sync". Inconveniently, this is not available on this hacked solution. I am stuck...
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
I think the device has to be factory reset, to remove goggle accounts.
[Fire General] revengineer:
I was afraid of that but I just found a work around. I went to settings->apps&games->manage all applications and deleted, the sideloaded google apps: google account manager, google play services, google play store, and google services framework. Then rebooted and sideloaded the google apps again. Starting the play store, all previous accounts were gone and I was able to start from scratch, this time with the correct account.

Hope this helps others...
[Fire General] swillis93:
I had an update to my hd8 yesterday, and afterwards, was unable to get to my home screen. It only showed a black screen before crashing back to the app I was previously on. I'm not sure if this was was just a one off error or if it was something to do with thisworkaround. Has anyone else had this problem?

The only thing that fixed it for me was a factory reset so I have lost my Google apps and everything. Before doing this fix again I was going to see if anyone else had also experienced it?
[Fire General] Fred Dustbin:
I have the same problem with my 5th Gen Fire 7. I've found that if you can clear the Fire launcher's data you get the Home Screen back - although you'll have lost your folder allocations.

The fire launcher's settings seem to be hard to get to as it's hidden - the only way I've found is to attempt to open Google Launcher which provides a link.

Clearing the app data doesn't seem to be a permanent fix though. Several resets down the line I know it will return. Does anyone know a way of fixing this permanently?
[Fire General] redbuddh@:
The same thing happened to my 5th Gen Fire. I thought I was getting another ota update and then fire launcher stopped working. Clearing fire launcher data fixed things for me as well. One unusual thing was that when fire launcher died a press of the home button would give me my wallpaper with nothing but a google search box at the top. I had installed google search earlier. A quick search for the google now launcher gave me a link to the app in google play that I could launch it from...I almost would rather use the tablet like that with google now just to ditch the fire launcher.
[Fire General] lukazzo:
hi, how to automatically sync gmail and other apps? there is no sync options in settings of the fire
[Fire General] egandb:
This happened to me too!!

This happened to me yesterday also. EXACT same situation (black home screen). Being away from home, it really was an inconvenience as I just hard reset my tablet to get it working again (I didn't read about clearing Fire Launcher data until today). Needless to say, I had to start from scratch and reinstall the Google framework, Play Store, etc... One thing I did differently this time, was I used a Ubuntu Linux laptop to perform all of the ADB functions. Googled ADB installation for Ubuntu 14.04 and found a guide over at: goo.gl/Ihksj4 to get ADB installed on the laptop just before doing it. Worked perfectly and much faster (at least for me) than on Windows 7.

By the way, thanks for killing the ads/special offers! :good:

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Open Gmail, press the hamburger icon next to Primary then scroll down and select "settings." Select the account, and then make sure "Sync Gmail" is checked.
[Fire General] ElJarno:
Did anyone solve the issue with the inbox crash?
[Fire General] kuschel:
Hi,

I installed the google apps, but I can not download any apps from the play store:

App can not be downloaded / Error while receiving information from Server. [RCP:7-S: and so on]

Is anybody else having that issue?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
you used the install.bat?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
don't think so.
[Fire General] frodo53:
Hi guys! I have been trying the tutorial about how to install Google play store and I get it. I tried several different methods but at the end it works.

However, I have a problem. Sometimes when I'm using any app normally, suddenly the app get freeze, I mean, although I have Wi-Fi signal, it's like it's not working. Then I need to turn off, and turn on the Wi-Fi, and that way all is solved. But this is a annoying and I don't know why this happens.

Anyone with the same problem? ? I've been thinking about return the tablet but my doubt is if Amazon can put any issues by the change in the software of the fire.
[Fire General] kuschel:
Thanks sd_shadow, I must have made a mistake. Did it all over again with the 1-Install-Play-Store.bat file. Worked. :)
[Fire General] one80oneday:
It's telling me invalid apk. Any ideas?

[IMG="invalidapk"]http://i.imgur.com/i67n4r0.jpg[/IMG]
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
did you already have playstore or framework installed?
[Fire General] one80oneday:
No just got tablet today and tried this first. Driver & ADB seems to work but get these errors. It did remove the lock screen ads though.
[Fire General] toplist:
I tried the 1-click install first. The batch will open to press any key to continue. When a key is pressed, it shuts down and doesn't proceed any further.

Then, I adb installed the 4 apk files. When I open google play store and sign on, it says that it needs to use the browser to sign in. The sign in happens but after that it shows 'Check your connection and try again". Is there any solution for this problem?

I can connect to internet fine on other applications such as silk browser. I'm on 5.0.0 firmware. I have removed lock screen ad and blocked auto updates by pm hiding 3 files listed on the other forum.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
The 5.0.0 firmware does not work well with google framework/ play store.

I'm not sure which combination will work best, but it will not work as good as on the 5.0.1 update.
[Fire General] skyrkt:
Thank you very much for these tools and the little tutorial! Just picked up one of these a few hours ago at Best Buy, and was excited to learn that I can install the Play Store and Google Framework on it! For $50 it's a neat little secondary tablet. :D
[Fire General] gbennett:
Just so I am clear.....I must have 5.0.1 to successfully use the install bat referenced in the first post? And if I do update to 5.0.1, I will lose the ability to have SD card write access, correct?

Thank you.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
yes, that is correct.
[Fire General] gbennett:
Thanks.....would I still be able to put apk files on the sd card by using my windows 10 computer and then put in back into the kindle and install the apk files so I can get apps?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
If you don not install the 5.0.1 update, google playstore will not work.

Other apps may or may not, doesn't matter how they are placed on the tablet.
[Fire General] monkey3ddd:
if I upgrade to 501 and install the google framework, could I then install google now launcher?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
Yes, just cannot make it the default launcher on 5.0.1
[Fire General] cool400:
Do you guys have any advice how to install the drivers correctly?

I tried everything, but my tablet is not recognized from my laptop. ADB is installed, the unviersal drivers are installed, but the batch won't find my Fire :(
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
windows version?
[Fire General] one80oneday:
Got it working using the long method, thanks!
[Fire General] ealogar:
Thank you very much!

It works like a charm with 5.0.1
[Fire General] monkey3ddd:
Thanks. I bought this with the intent of giving to my kids. So if I update to 501 and install google ply store, will I be able to use a kids mode as the default launcher if I get it from the amazon app store?

Sorry for the complication.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
Google play should not effect apps from amazon app store,

but I tried Kids Place - Parental Control, and it didn't seem to work, but I didn't wait too long.

I don't have kids, I was just curious if Amazon broke changing default launcher completely or allowed this.
[Fire General] Khyinn:
I have the same goal with my new Fire and i've tested Kids Place. Sadly, it cannot be a good solution as our kids will just press the home button to close the app and be back to home screen... Kids Place asks for a permission we don't have on this tablet. Thanks to Amazon for this...

Waiting for root and custom ROM...
[Fire General] topcaser:
Funny: I will get my second replacement: the first one bricked, the second one has two pixel failures. Amazon support complied with removing the special offers from the lock screen which is anyway done from sd_shadows script

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Fire General] quiyaca:
Playstore hanging

I tried the install.bat method to install play store. Every time i get check your connection and try again. Then i did the permission trouble shooting. Still the connection to play store hangs. i left it overnight and it was still trying to connect.

I also tried com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk, still the same issue

I am still on 5.0.0 with updates disabled.

I am not sure what to do now
[Fire General] Darkside1984:
I seems that Playstore just works with 5.0.1 update. Isn't it?
[Fire General] quiyaca:
Are you on 5.0.0
[Fire General] apollopayne:
Thank you

Followed instructions, working great thank you
[Fire General] quiyaca:
For me Gmail works but still play store is blank - not even trying to update
[Fire General] ldeveraux:
It may just be updating the framework and everything Google related still. Maybe wait a bit? Restart? Clear cache?
[Fire General] NeeKoNeeKo:
Hi,

I am not very technical but maybe you guys can help me? I got the $50 tablet Fire and i am on 5.0.1

Using windws 8.1 64 bit no matter what adb drives I install nothing gets recognized while connected t the computer. It will automatically go as MTP and if I turn it off with MTP it will not be listed in PC.

I have also tested copying the apks to the kindle and installing from there, I was able to connect to google account but if i try to open play store it gives a blank screen and closes. I have already rebooted the device, restored factory defaults, all of it.

any ideas? thanks

Edit: I got it working after doing a factory reset and NOT connecting it to amazon. I installed the apks from the device itself and it went just fine. Who knows. I just hope it doesnt brake because my gf will be bothering me with it :P
[Fire General] quiyaca:
I cleared both the app cache and the cache in recovery and restarted but still not play store.

I will keep trying
[Fire General] CaffGuy:
Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I can't get my Fire to show up in ADB at all. I've tried two different tablets on two different laptops. I've installed the drivers and everything, but clearly I'm missing a step.

edit: I did a factory reset on the tablet, didn't set up wifi or connect to amazon, and still no go.

edit 2: Didn't realize I could just push the apks to the device and install locally. However, how do I remove ads if I can't adb?