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[Fire General] Ren Stimpy:
I have the same issue. I own many apps on google play and every one that I previously bought won't install because it wants me to pay again.

OK my pro blem is now fixed. I installed and launched Google Play Games and then picked a game I bought previously and chose install. This took me to the play store and all my previous purchases show as purchased now. Hopefully that'll help anyone who has the same issue I had.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
I'm not having any issues with playstore at all, but I installed google play games almost right away.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
current versions I have

Gmail: version 5.6.103338659.release

Google Account Manager: version 4.4.4-1227136 (GoogleloginService.apk)

Google App: version 5.3.23.19.arm

Googgle play services: version 8.1.15 (2250156-230)

Google Services Framework: version 4.4.4.1227136

I guess I haven't installed Google Play Games yet
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
I'm using

Youtube: version 10.37.58

it's working fine
[Fire General] McCornville:
I'm using the same version 10.37.58
[Fire General] k3ll0gs:
Ive just gone to Play store on the Fire 7 - My Apps.

My purchased apps are now showing and I was able to install Analytix Pro with no issues.

I did not reinstall Play Store or any other APK. Just turned the Fire 7 off before bed last night and just turned it back on around 5 mins ago.
[Fire General] Vlasp:
I'm about to buy this device, but if I install Clash of Clans, will I be able to sign in to my google account so I can have my village on there? Also, if I install Google Now Launcher, will that work? That is all I need to know before I buy this.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
signing in and playstore are working fine

clash of clans should work fine

only stock launcher can be set as default, currently.

google now launcher will not even open, other launchers will open.
[Fire General] Vlasp:
So Nova Launcher would work? I really hope efforts to Root this tablet would be achieved, as a tablet is not the same without this. Also, on my Kindle Fire First Gen, would it be OK if I solder a USB cable to the motherboard instead of the Micro USB port (I ruined that by trying to solder that on) so that a cable is sticking out of the tablet so I can charge and transfer files? Thanks!

PS: It seems that you have all the same devices as me!
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
every time you return to home screen, you would have to select launcher from apps, not very convenient.

should be able to solder directly to board on kf1
[Fire General] Vlasp:
Ok, I guess I am getting this tablet. Can you link the thread where you put all the failed root methods of this device? Thanks!
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3214544

Amazon Fire (2015) Tips and Tricks
[Fire General] Vlasp:
Thanks!
[Fire General] alex1301:
Anyone tested the root method via the good old fastboot cable?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
1. don't need a fastboot cable, just use

adb reboot-bootloader

boots directly to fastboot mode

or

power off>hold volume button closest to power button>press power button till you see it power on.

I still haven't tested a fastboot cable, some Fires are not compatible.

2. You will need to be more specific, usually fastboot is used to flash bootloaders and recoveries, not root.
[Fire General] alex1301:
Sorry man, forgot that there is no recovery.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
my kindle didn't seem to like my fastboot cable

from power off, connected fastboot cable, kindle did not power on

I pressed power, and while booting, screen scrambled some, and continued to boot,

so I pulled fastboot cable, to limit any damage that may occur
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
still don't know if bootloader will even allow a custom recovery, several of the fires cannot flash recoveries
[Fire General] gtoal:
New Kindle Fire (5th gen, just released) questions

Since the new 5th gen Kindle Fire is just released, there aren't any customised guides to installing Google Play Store for it that I can find, so I wanted to confirm that the specific apk details in this general guide still work on the new machine...

Can you confirm the md5sums before I install these? The com.* apk md5sums can be found on the net with a google search but the two service apk checksums don't have any hits at all... it makes me a little nervous...

10f2423d70c54b4ade3a0e101dc53154 GoogleLoginService.apk
e3afa1d83f54c56870359821ad5b2aaf GoogleServicesFramework.apk
db6b67905bdb2467317f1039edc88204 com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk
9c9f785e775b29c9d5a9d7b30a6eb105 com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_(1681564-036)-6603036-minAPI9.apk

Also is it important to install these older versions or is it OK (or even preferred) to install the newest versions? e.g. google play services 8.1.18 (apkmirror apk/google-inc/google-play-services ) and google play store 5.9.12 (apkmirror apk/google-inc/google-play-store )?

Before I found this guide I had already installed the latest play services and play store apks but not yet the login service or vending (which I didn't know about - I was trying to work it out myself) - should I uninstall them, before re-installing following your guide, or can I just add the remaining two apks?

One final question - why does every post I've read including yours recommend using ES File Explorer to install? Just clicking on an apk http link downloads it and asks if you want to install - what extra does ESFE give you that the simple download doesn't?

Thanks!

Graham
[Fire General] ldeveraux:
Yes, those are the best drivers to use. Don't know why people are fooling around with other, generic android drivers...
[Fire General] Pond-life:
I think I've found the way.

Do you have a google settings app, looks like a cog?

If so, sign in and security, devices and notifications, loads a web page, on recently used devices click review devices, select the Fire, Press remove?

Come to think of it I think you can load the web page on pc if don't have the app, try logging in at

https://myaccount.google.com/u/1/security#activity

On the left select - Device activity & notifications, scroll down and select review devices, select the Fire and press Remove.

Looks like it should do the trick.
[Fire General] Efros:
Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip worked perfectly on my Fire 7 on 5.11, many thanks to all concerned.
[Fire General] hayesb2:
I've successfully added Google play store and services on my tablet, however it's refusing to allow me to add more than 1 google account to the tablet. Anyone know of how to get around this?
[Fire General] Pond-life:
Refusing how?

I added one via the Google Photos app. Go into the menu, press on the triangle in top part by account and it gives + Add account option.
[Fire General] oscarc:
Is there any fix for the "hash for the file is not present" error when trying to install the ADB drivers for the Kindle? I tried using the zip file on Windows 10 and continue to get this error when trying to update the Fire driver.
[Fire General] pippinzen81:
Sorry I have a little problem. All app works flawlessly. Only Facebook and Messenger, after 5.1.1 update doesn't work anymore.. If y try to launch apps they freeze immediately.
[Fire General] kilbZ:
Does anyone think it's possible to install the google framework on a second user profile (not rooted)? I got the google framework on the default profile, but I haven't been able use google play on the second profile. I tried installing the apk's that Mystiana had in post #16 to the second profile.

For now, I'll just have to sideload each app to the second profile, which is fine, but not ideal.

edit: just saw previous posts regarding this issue, excuse me.
[Fire General] DroidN008:
I know that this is probably a dumb question, but as far as security goes, how safe is this to do? This is my first android device and having the playstore sounds like itd be great, but I'm just slightly put off by the fact that the main appstore is side loaded here. I understand that I could just go buy a "real" android tablet that has the play store out of the box, but this fire tablet was only $35 and the idea is interesting to me... Thanks guys!
[Fire General] travellertam:
To sign in with a different google account, I have to reinstall them:

I just tried this:

In chrome, log off google(there are other threads about this)

Settings->Apps&Games->All

Uninstall Google Account Manager,Google Play services, Google Play Store, Google Services Framework

Reboot Kindle

Then plug it into the PC and re-run the batch file. But this time you can skip step 1,3,4(adb), just make sure you enable usb debugging on the kindle, and just run step #2

After reboot, Click on Google Play and it will ask you to "Add a Google Account"->Existing, and you can log on using a different account.

There is an app in google store called "Log Out!". That did log me off but I cannot re-log on again using the SAME account anymore. SO I dont recommend that route.
[Fire General] Yolohannes:
Would you expect this script to also work for Kindle Fire HDX?
[Fire General] hifiaudio2:
Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip worked like a charm on the 5th gen Fire I just got for my son. Thanks so much!
[Fire General] Monkeyji:
So I loaded the play store, but it doesn't seem like it's actually starting any of the downloads from the store. I am able to sideload apks and they work fine, but the store itself just hangs at the download bar whenever I try to grab an app...any ideas? I'm on Fire HD 10 OS 5.1.1
[Fire General] jhglover:
Why is Meta App required? Please bear with my noobiness...

I would like to do the long method... Will actually be shorter for me. I have two questions...

Why is the download of Meta App necessary for this to work?

If so, will that require side loading of the Meta App?
[Fire General] Pond-life:
It isn't, that was a link to the play store files I think but it's no longer working.
[Fire General] jhglover:
Thanks! Kept scratching my head over that... I found a YouTube video and literally got Google Play Store running on my Fire in less than 10 min. (Thanks to someone's comment on that video with the tinyurl to working links.)
[Fire General] vext01:
Hey,

I was hesitant to install untrusted gapps apks, and found another way that works.

Find another android device that you somewhat trust. I used my Samsung S4 mini running cyanogenmod.

On this device, install F-droid from their website. You will need to allow the installation of untrusted apps in the settings. The OS should take you there when you try to open the APK for the first time.

From F-Droid, install APK extractor

Extract apks for:

com.google.android.gms.apk

com.google.android.gsf.apk

com.google.android.gsf.login.apk

com.android.vending.apk

Transfer the extracted APKs to the kindle tablet (i just took the SD card out the phone and put it in the tablet)

Now on the kindle tablet, install a file manager. I used amaze from F-droid.

Use the file manager to install the apk files to the kindle.

Reboot

Open play store.

I've done this on two devices now. On the first I used adb to apply the permissions hack, but on the second I didn't, as I wanted to know if this step was required. It seems to work OK without. Perhaps someone in the know can fill me in on what functionality requires the hack.

Hope this helps.

P.S.

Does anyone know if there is a way to remove a google account from an unrooted kindle 7? The OS does not ship with the "accounts and sync" settings, and without root you cannot delete the accounts database.

Cheers
[Fire General] DoLooper:
Basically, there's no clean way. Options are only slightly more limited if you're unrooted. Factory reset or manually uninstall most gapps and then reinstall Gapps is about the only way. I wrote something about it here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64319996&postcount=13
[Fire General] ptv83:
$35 Fire frustration - SOLVED (only 5 grey hairs)

had the most frustrating time getting this to work, will break this down into 1. Problems and 2. Solutions

1. Problem

- Windows 10 x64 home

- "select android device"

- "MTP DEVICE" \!/ Cannot start

2. Solutions

- I didn't have "android" to select from the list of devices UNTIL I downloaded Snoop05's "15 second ADB installer v1.4.3" here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

-"MTP DEVICE" \!/ Cannot start, the fire HD(5th gen, OS 5.1.1) would appear in other devices as a "fire" until I ran and installed the ADB driver from snoop05, then it appeared in portable devices as an MTP device that couldn't start, running windows drivers.. unistalling, rebooting.. even deleting the source drivers was no good.. they came back.. like a bad dream

trying to install from this point would show the device installed, a driver test showed all was "good" .. but clicking device manager, details showed "device cannot start"

installing fastboot and playstore at this point would go 4 for 4 with no errors.. but really really fast.. and you would restart the device and nothing.... only watching that part of the video would you see it doesn't install in 1 second, that it takes a while.. and that's why it didn't work.. despite no errors and the driver test showing all was "good"

SOUL-UTION (pun intended.. all finally worked and felt good.. it was good for the soul)

(after looking up what a MTP device was.. hint media player)

UNINSTALL

UNPLUG

Go back to developer options on the fire

change USB connection from Media to PTP, for transferring pictures and files when media players are not supported

then download GOOGLE's SDK driver pack from http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html#top

extract it

plug fire back in as PTP

install drivers, "let me choose"

choose "android"

choose google driver for device(s) "nexus 7"

.. then feel great as the \!/ IS FREAKING GONE. and your 2 hour frustration is over

run the playstore install .bat again, press 2

.. ALL IS OKAY IN THE WORLD! .. now how do yo speel Hallelew.. u..ou.. (whatever) ya?

PS. despite me choice to imposter as one after smacking my serial number 7 times.. I am NOT a developer.. pft.. if that wasn't already clear
[Fire General] ptv83:
problem 2 .. identical brand new fire HD ... won't install .. get

"Error: unknown host service

Error: Unknown host service

[*] Installing Google play store apps this will take some time

------------------------------------------------------------------------

[*] Installing app 1 of 4

invalid APK file x3

.. and plugging the first back in to stop OTA updates.. gets 2x error: unknown host service too

frustrating

.. now they both (the first that has playstore installed and the 2nd that wont install) show up as "OFFLINE" when I run the .bat file .. ADB enabled, always allow connection this computer ... tried uninstalling, tried both drivers .. tried everything but a new computer
[Fire General] Pond-life:
Using Windows 10 x64 pro and used the drivers from amazon and they just worked, ptp, mtp, fastboot whatever.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip

https://developer.amazon.com/appsan...etting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing
[Fire General] tberman333:
First, thank you very much to everyone who helped get this working and making it so easy to do! I read through here and it seems that right now there is no way to get the play store installed on a second Fire user... is that correct or is there a workaround for that? If there is no way to do this currently, is anyone looking into a possible way around it?

Thanks!
[Fire General] jocomat69:
when it goes to when im suppose to press 2 the command prompt goes away
[Fire General] steve8x8:
Thanks to everyone involved - I received my Fire yesterday, let it upgrade to 5.1.1, then added GooglePlay and Root using [MENTION=6042777]rootjunky[/MENTION]'s SuperTool.

Had to install GoogleCalendar (but not the CalSync), and almost everything looks very nice.

With the exception of a few apps.

My banking app: GP complained about being incompatible, so I used a backup apk and sideloaded that. Fine.

Öffi (Germany-based public transport, de.schildbach.oeffi) refused to work this way, had to install it from Amazon's AppShop instead. There seem to be two different builds - why? Which device feature is missing? (I'm willing to tweak build.prop and more, if necessary.)

I couldn't yet get the SDcard to work - I added it at a rather late point, is there anything to make it writable now? Internal storage is precious...

Thanks again, also in advance for your suggestions ;)
[Fire General] jhglover:
Please kindly point me in the right direction (newbie) if this is OT, but... I, too have had lags and incompatibility error messages after installing google Play services on my Kindle Fire HD 8 (2015) with 5.1.1 OS. I am highly considering rooting as I had rather use google play services exclusively. Has anyone had luck with that? Will I brick my new tablet? If it doesn't work, can I do some sort of factory reset? Again... Pardon the newbieness... I'm not (altogether) technologically challenged... Just not experienced in rooting... TIA for any advice!
[Fire General] steve8x8:
You may want to ask this question in the right subforum, here we're talking Fire (7-inch, so-called 5th generation, non-HD). But my guess (not more than that though) is that *as long as you have tools at hand to reflash the original firmware* almost everything should be possible.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
no root for the HD10 or HD8

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3205447

[Help Thread][Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 10] Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly
[Fire General] Pond-life:
unneeded
[Fire General] :
Something similar

I've made something similar if you are looking to also root and debloat in the process ( http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/root-fire-5th-gen-autoroot-script-noob-t3276923 )

Though if your looking to give this to a kid or unexperienced user for christmas, i'd recommend you stick with this script. Great job on it, by the way. *Clicks thanks* :D
[Fire General] theholycow01:
Did you ever get this sorted out? I just read all 42 pages :eek: of this thread hoping to find either your result or someone else's answer but no luck. Based on advice in this thread I've installed gmail and Android Device Manager (and ran both to make sure they recognize my account).
[Fire General] Vlasp:
It works now that I am on CM12.1. I don't think it will work on Amazon OS 5.x.x (Amazon Stock Firmware).
[Fire General] mexxmann:
I am also getting this error on both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. If anyone knows a workaround that would be great!

Edit: You have to disable driver signature enforcement. For windows 10, you can follow these instrutions: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...n/a53ec7ca-bdd3-4f39-a3af-3bd92336d248?auth=1
[Fire General] JBDegriz:
Everything worked fine for me apart from removing advertising, any hints
[Fire General] jb user:
Thanks

After some initial issues installing the ADB driver, the install of the google framework was seamless. Many thanks and keep up the good work.

Happy Christmas.

Sim.
[Fire General] theholycow01:
Is it that the ads removed but then came back, and you have 5.1.1? I had the same experience, as have others. I can't remember if I found a solution or not before I rooted, but ever since I rooted I haven't seen the ads come back. You might get away with temporarily rooting, killing the ads, and then not making root permanent if you don't want it.

Try the SuperTool.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695

I've just had a look at the latest version's code and it looks like it automatically does the temp-root thing as part of its 5.1.1 ad removal.

Also note that using something like link2sd or Titanium Backup to disable the app "Special Offers" will stop it, but it's not clear to me if root is required...I would assume so.
[Fire General] JBDegriz:
They seem to have been removed but literally only for a minute or 2. I have 5.1.1. I've tried running the command " adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso", which I think is the command from the script that disables adds, but it doesn't seem to do anything. I was trying hoping to avoid rooting for now as I don't want to void the warranty.

I'll have a look at SuperTool.

Thanks
[Fire General] Pond-life:
The script was from before 5.1.1 and that was the command, but on 5.1.1 the hide command doesn't hide the files unless working with root permission.

The supertool uses the temporary root to do it.
[Fire General] JBDegriz:
So I tired option 9 in SuperTool to remove lock screen ads and so far so good it seems to have done the trick.

Thanks for the help
[Fire General] HTWingNut:
I followed the instructions in first post, but my Windows PC still can't see my Kindle Fire HD 7" 5th gen (it's kindle fire for kids, want some apps that control their toys). I have anti-virus disabled, rebooted after drier install. No errors, just not detecting the Kindle Fire when running adb devices command. I have developer mode with enabled adb on. The device is detected in Windows for file storage, just not seen with adb.

Any ideas?

EDIT: Nevermind - I had to manually install the driver. For anyone else looking (Win 8.1) go into Device manager, find your "android device" -> properties -> update driver -> browse my computer for driver software -> Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer -> Android Composite ADB Interface

Now you should be able to run the script and it should detect your device just fine. Thanks to OP for great and easy script.

Now I just need to figure out how to let Amazon FreeTime let me add "apps from unknown sources" to the FreeTime front end. Why is this so restrictive! UGH! Spent two hours this morning just configuring crap, great Christmas.
[Fire General] Λαμβδα:
Icarus illumina XL (8")

Hi, someone advised me (from mobileread) to try the Amazon Fire method to unlock google account login on the new illumina XL by Icarus. Before I read the whole thread, can anyone confirm me that the solution is possibly workable on my device ?

My main problem is the impossibility to access Google Drive (and the Play Store) : it's Android 4.2, but you can't much with it... The "App store" branded "The Good E Reader" is restricted to minimum apps. I can install Gdrive but the app won't load ("could not find any google accounts exiting application") and brings me back to the app launcher. Same thing for the PlayStore but the app simply won't launch.

Accounts manager doesn't solve it because you can only register a mail account. I tried to download the "Google Play Services" app, but the download was apparently denied (I get a blank window with the two buttons "cancel" and "retry")... Thanks for attention
[Fire General] topcaser:
Hi, I am a little bit confused. I installed the play store succsessfully on my device. I also rooted the tablet successfully. Nevertheless, I want to install CM12 and need to boot into TWRP via fastboot commands. I connected my device again to my PC but the PC does not recognize my Fire at all. I enabled and disabled adb several times on my fire. But the Fire isn't shown at all in my device manager. Also an adb command: "adb devices" tells me that no device is found. What can I do?
[Fire General] theholycow01:
Try a new cable and a different USB port on the computer. It sounds like it's not connecting.
[Fire General] topcaser:
Thanks, another cable did the trick.
[Fire General] HTWingNut:
Read my post 421 above. You need to manually install drivers for your android device.
[Fire General] Pond-life:
It's pretty unlikely it doesn't even work with different Amazon devices, long shot at best. I wouldn't recommend it at all.
[Fire General] purple lady:
The first post has a link to download play services and all other necessary apks.

I was only recommending to try the long method, not the tool. And only to install the apps needed for Google play, not to root. I don't think it would harm anything since it's not rooting. Might not work, but I thought it would be worth a try.