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[Fire General] DB126:
Best course may be to factory reset and then set-up each of the tablets using the appropriate Google account.
[Fire General] AltLan44:
File Commander

Total newby here, so if I'm missing something obvious I apologize.

Just received a new Amazon HD8 yesterday. Turned it on today with the intent of installing Google Play store. It fired up and I let it update. I tried to install File Commander per page one but the HD8 is telling me that File Commander isn't compatible. It lists which devices it IS compatible with, but this has a red x next to it indicating that it's not.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
[Fire General] jkdrinkard:
Any file manager will suffice. I installed Astro file manager from Amazon app store. Once I had Play Store installed (follow instructions in OP), I then installed my preferred file manager. Hope this helps.
[Fire General] wing_addict_usa:
Let's see if the hd 10 works
[Fire General] boofbatch:
Thank you. I've successfully installed them as explained and then rebooted. It worked on my Fire 7 (7 gen) with version 5.4.0.1

I eally disliked the FireOS and this gives me a bit of speed back from what the tablet could be because I've installed Nova launcher and Google keyboard.
[Fire General] calisoldier83:
How do I push these with ADB on mac? I removed silk browser and amazon app store so it's making this even more challenging.
[Fire General] AltLan44:
Finally got back around to working on this. Did as you suggested and everything went perfect.

Used the legacy links in the OP and ignored the newer version notices. When I first installed and opened GMail, it crashed immediately, but a reboot fixed the problem.

Thanks!

Next question....how do I add my thank you to your thanks meter thingamabobber?
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Just tap thanks if on the web. If using the app, tap the thumbs up.

If you install chrome, YouTube and the Google app, the Google APKs you installed will eventually update automatically. Otherwise keep an eye out for updates because Google services will eventually need updated.
[Fire General] jkdrinkard:
Glad I could help! And just go to my reply and hit the thumbs up button.
[Fire General] maXity:
Can somebody confirm if this method will enable HD streaming in Google Play Movies on the Fire tablets? Thanks!
[Fire General] DB126:
Unlikely. Google Play will detect the device characteristics (screen resolution) and deliver the appropriate stream quality. I'd be surprised if anything above 720p is offered.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but you can change the DPI of the device using ADB. There is a script for it and if I'm not mistaken it's called WM and it's found in the same folder as the appwidget script.

I know this link is for the Galaxy S7 but the commands with ADB still work on the tablet. https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/guide-how-to-change-dpi-root-t3335596
[Fire General] maXity:
720p would already be great.. even on many stock Android devices, Google only allows SD resolution for dubious reasons (e.g. Huawei Mediapad M3, Lenovo Tab4..)

So if anybody who has installed Google Play apps on their Fire Tablets, would be great if you could check if Play Movies offers HD resolution for playback (will show on the rent/download buttons). Thanks!
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I can say that on my fire 7 the most you can run in terms of a video is 720P. But I'm almost certain that restriction is in Amazon's software not Google's. It could also very well be the maximum Hardware restriction as well.
[Fire General] DB126:
Can also use a general purpose 'tweaking' app such as L Speed. While I normally avoid recommending such utilities by name L Speed has the advantage of being "systemless" (author's chosen term); any changes made through the app are dropped after rebooting unless allowed to remain. No files are modified including build.prop. Folks claim the streaming tweaks work well; I don't use them.

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Streaming quality is unrelated to local DPI setting.
[Fire General] maXity:
Screenshot below to illustrate what I mean -- do you get the message that "HD purchases will play in SD on this device" or does it actually offer to play in HD?
[Fire General] ktmom:
Ok my 5th gen fire 7, it's SD only, as in photo. I've not tried any work around.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I can't speak for the streaming, but 'L Speed' is my new best friend. Just installed it on all 3 of my rooted devices. I think it might be better than HEBF Optimizer.
[Fire General] Aoibhell:
Installed the apps, Play store wont show up

After many attempts at different versions, I finally installed all 4 apps. After rebooting, Play store (or Framework) is not showing up in my apps. If I go into settings > apps & games > manage all applications, I can see them listed, but I can't seem to get them to run.

Any suggestions?

UPDATE: I am able to run Play through ES File Explorer, but is there a way to get the icons to show up without having to do that? The reason why I went through all this trouble in the first place is so that my 6 year old daughter can use her school apps.
[Fire General] avagyan:
Any way for Child's Profile?

Is there any way to install google app store or youtube kids to Child's profile?

According to Reddit enabling "third party apps" has been removed from freetime profile

(I'm on 7th Gen 5.4.0.1)

Thanks
[Fire General] Oco:
Yes, you shoud search to find it, just allow es on freetime and in freetime use it to install google play as described in this post
[Fire General] avagyan:
Thanks, the problem is that allowing external sources on freetime was removed from 5.4.0.1. I think. couldn't find it and the reddit says the same. Im looking for workaround
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
If you have a 2017 Fire 7 device, you can downgrade from 5.4.0.1 to 5.4.0.0 and 'uninstall' freetime.
[Fire General] avagyan:
Thanks , but I have Fire HD 8 (7th Gen) and reports so far are that attempts to downgrade bricks it
[Fire General] badbob001:
Do notifications from play-store apps work?

I installed google classroom and google drive but notifications are not showing up in the notification bar. I don't see a way to manage google accounts so I can't see the sync status, but notifications within the apps are working.

Does anyone else have this error with Google Drive?

1. Open Google Drive.

2. [hamburger] > notifications.

3. Error message pops up:

Fire HD 10 (2017)

Fire OS 5.5.0.0

Installed Fire HD 8 apks from first post.
[Fire General] rockinrob:
When I went to the first link on Silk Browser, it told me the page isn't available. I didn't bother going to the other three links. Any help?
[Fire General] DB126:
Links are fine - try again.

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Possibly related to subtle changes in FireOS 5.5. vs 5.3/5.4 series used on Fire 7 and HD 8. Also, links in OP lead to aging builds. Consider updating to the latest builds available on APKMirror.
[Fire General] badbob001:
According to the OP, google play services and play store will update automatically. As for Google Account Manager and Service Framework, the listed versions are the latest 5.x on apkmirror. Has anyone tried upgrading to 6.x/7.x/8.x versions?
[Fire General] DB126:
Yes - the identified components will typically will auto-update although that is not assured. You have an immediate issue on a relatively new device (FireOS build) that could potentially be resolved by updating. Can always rollback (via uninstall/reinstall) if newer builds bring no joy.
[Fire General] FrankyTwoToes:
Installing with Fire 10 HD

Hey does anyone have experience with installing these on the new Fire 10 HD?

I got it yesterday and after doing the install (and using the 3rd installation for the 7th Generation Fire 8) I got it to work briefly but shortly after my tablet become so slow and sluggish. It was nearly unresponsive. I had to take our the MicroSD card and do a factory reset and now it works fine but of course, nothing's installed.

Anyone else have this problem?
[Fire General] DB126:
See previous 2-3 posts for possible solution.
[Fire General] MRDL24:
Adding apps to kids profile

I was able to download the app I wanted from the google play. But I want to make accessible to on a kids profile on the same device ( Fire 5th gen OS 5.4.0.1). The app I installed doesn't show up in the listing of available apps to add to the kids profile.
[Fire General] Ggroch:
My installation on the 2017 HD 10 worked perfectly. I upgraded to Fire O.S. 5.5. before installing GPS. I also used the alternate services file for Fire HD 8 2017 in step 3. Rebooted between steps (excessively cautious). Works great. I have not installed many Play Store Programs but Chrome, Drive, and LastPass work fine. No Slow Down. I hope Fire OS 6 does not break everything.

GPStore did update several programs that I had just downloaded from the Amazon App store, so hopefully they do not conflict over updates.
[Fire General] doslover:
Worked great the first time on my HD 8 running 5.4, thanks for the easy instructions and the work in putting this all together!
[Fire General] Theothistle:
not working

Hi, I have a Fire (5th generation). Is that why nothing happens when I click on the Google Playstore icon?
[Fire General] pynkerbella:
You're the man. I've got the Play Store up and running on my All-New Kindle Fire 7 & I'd pretty much written it off as a lost cause until I found this post.
[Fire General] muhnwalker:
Worked perfectly on my Fire HD 10 2017, german, after updating to FireOS 5.5.

Play Store, Youtube, Google Maps are working fine, but not the contacts, they tell me there is no app for this action...
[Fire General] JDinMN:
This totally worked on my new FireHD 10!! THANK YOU!! 👍💕
[Fire General] wkearney99:
Is there something special needed to install these on a "Fire 7 (7th generation)" tablet? It has version 5.4.0.1 installed.

I've enabled unknown sourced in the Security settings. The apps download and parse, but the orange "Install" text won't let me click/tap. It'll let me tap Cancel, but not Install.

I did disable unknown sources and it won't even let you parse them, so I know that's not the problem. That is, re-enabling unknown sources brings up the cancel/install screen... but won't let me install!

Suggestions?
[Fire General] DB126:
Reboot and try again; Install button should be active.
[Fire General] wkearney99:
The odd part was it looked like it was active. That is, it didn't look grayed-out or otherwise unusable. It just wouldn't 'press'.

It took checking the Updates section in settings (there were 14 pending) and then hard power-off/on cycling it... twice. Now the Install text button actually works.
[Fire General] attunezero:
I had the same issue where the install button was greyed out despite having unknown app sources turned on. The solution was to open the apk from a file explorer, go to settings, toggle unknown sources off and back on again, then switch apps back to the install screen. After toggling unknown sources on and off the install button worked. Brand new fire hd 10 fully updated on 5.6.0.0
[Fire General] DB126:
FYI - rebooting has the same effect.
[Fire General] Oco:
Not sure what do you mean, Im in my Fire 8 HD on last firmware. On Amazon appstore install a file manager or browser, share it for freetime and that's all for starting to install apks as instructions
[Fire General] Buddyboy34:
Hi I just download all apk file and have allowed allowed unknown sources with es file explorer and clicking install and want allow me to continue
[Fire General] DB126:
- reboot tablet and try again; install button will be active

- a simple thread search would have revealed the answer to this often asked question
[Fire General] AndyTT:
i have a kids Fire HD8 7th Gen , google play app works but downloads are stuck on download pending OS 5.4.0.1
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
You mean the apps in the play store are not downloading? Install a YouTube APK, open it and sign in then reboot. That will usually kick play services on and it will either ask you to update or it will do so automatically.
[Fire General] DB126:
If [MENTION=8165603]DragonFire1024[/MENTION]'s suggestion doesn't work try enabling location services followed by a reboot. Location can be disabled after the first successful download.
[Fire General] AndyTT:
Thanks, tried both suggestions . still nothing with play store. youtube is logged into my google account and looks ok.
[Fire General] DB126:
The failure is likely occurring because Google can not verify your account or location (region). Might have to uninstall, reboot and then reinstall. Verify FireOS location services are enabled before installing the various packages and allow any location related requests (can be turned off later). Another approach is to sideload/setup GMail which sometimes gets things moving.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Might need to sign in through chrome too.
[Fire General] DB126:
Take a look at this excellent post by [MENTION=6132799]maly82[/MENTION]. Forgot all about the blue shade filter (d'oh!). Even if that isn't the culprit whapping the resents button (which likely disables an invisible overlay) should do the trick.
[Fire General] ALeX850:
hey there! there is an issue I have with my Fire 7 (2015) since I guess either the update to fireOS 5.3.3.0 or maybe the play store design overhaul (with update button replaced at the right of the app name on each line), I'm not sure. The thing is no app downloads or updates from the play store if my micro SD card is plugged in, it's just hanging forever. I don't have any app installed in the micro SD card storage either. As soon as I unplug the micro SD card, reboot the device and try again, it works, albeit very slowly but apps are actually updating. Anybody ever got that kind of issue? thanks
[Fire General] Tkg1960:
Can't open app

I've used the es file manager and the downloads are all in there and I've installed the play store but when I click on it, it doesn't open. I've rebooted
[Fire General] vmahe53:
after updating fire os to 5.6 ,I am not able install apps manually. I am trying to install whatapp
[Fire General] DB126:
What happens when you launch the apk?
[Fire General] vmahe53:
its showings install option but I can't press it .... I mean like install option still in grey ,it has to change to yellow to press it right...
[Fire General] DB126:
Things to try:

- insure blue shade (blue light filter) is disabled

- reboot device and retry installation

- after launching installer press recents button then immediately return to installer

- after launching installer press power button to put device to sleep; see if install button becomes active after waking device
[Fire General] vmahe53:
thank you,it's worked after pressing resent option ..it became active.. I am breaking my head past few daya

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one more help plz ..I have installed marrow app but It getting logout saying that ur not verified by google
[Fire General] DB126:
Apps (especially paid/premium) can be fussy around authorizations. The Play Store implementation on Fire devices is neither recommended nor supported by Amazon or Google. Likely some component used to verify your credentials is missing. Not much you can do about that other than contact the developer.
[Fire General] flexsingh:
Apologies for the newbie question in advance.

I’ve a Fire Tablet 7. Looking at the links in the first post when I click through them it says that a newer version of the file is available. Should I be installing the latest version or the file that’s linked to? Also any specific files for the Fire tablet 7 I need to consider.
[Fire General] DB126:
You will need the 230 variant of Play Services. Recommend sticking with the version(s) linked in the OP as they should self update as needed. However, if you want to start with something newer go with the most recently dated non-beta build.
[Fire General] flexsingh:
Thank you. Got it all set up
[Fire General] majamee:
I'm sorry, if the question is already answered, but I couldn't find it: What version to use for the fire hd 10 (2017) version?

I have just seen a note for an updated version of fire hd 7... Can you please advise?
[Fire General] DB126:
240 variant (same as HD 8).
[Fire General] Heart1010:
Worked as described in 1st post, thanks :good:

A small question regarding installed apps from google play store. These apps installed over google play store can't be used in any kid profiles, correct?
[Fire General] DB126:
They can but the process is somewhat convoluted. Believe it involves installing the Play Store (only) in the kids profile which itself requires some razzle dazzle. It's documented by industrious members somewhere in the forum. I'll add a link here next time run into it.
[Fire General] lynnux:
This was pretty easy, Play Store apps working fine. First attempt I got the parsing error, so apk's wouldn't install. When I installed the older apk's, it worked, not sure if that was the problem or if it was because I wasn't trying to install directly through Silk dowloads (was using ES File Explorer, have uninstalled it). I also had the greyed out install button for each apk, tapping the power button to turn screen off, then back on, solved it.

For $100, very nice.

Thanks!!!

Edited: mentioned wrong file manager
[Fire General] DB126:
Great! Couple FYIs:

- Solid Explorer is a well regarded file manager with a quirky interface; unlikely it was the source of the parsing error which are typically due to invalid files (wrong device, android build, corrupt download, etc)

- Should you need another file manager give consideration FX File Explorer which has a nice balance of usability, power and protection against potentially dangerous actions (free version is fine)

- Avoid ES File Explorer; once well regarded, now borderline malware
[Fire General] lynnux:
I meant to say that it was ES File Explorer that didn't work and that I deleted, for the reason you mention. I think you're being generous calling it only borderline malware. Solid Explorer has been my go-to file manager for a while.

I ran into a small hiccup, lost access to playstore after some updates (app was still there, couldn't access my account) reinstalling some of the APK's brought it back.
[Fire General] DB126:
If referring to Amazon updates there are data points that suggest the initial release of FireOS 5.6 may have a glitch that flushes local config data for some apps (user and system) when updates are processed. Can't draw any conclusions yet (IMO) given limited information. Time will tell.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Wikipedia says 5.6 is supposed to stop APKs from being sideloaded. Has this been verified?
[Fire General] lynnux:
After I updated to 5.6.0 is when I installed all the Google stuff, and things were working. Then I checked for system updates, just out of curiosity, and saw something like "there are 11 system updates to install". After installing them is when I lost Play Store access before reinstalling Google stuff. No idea what those updates were about.
[Fire General] abacabie:
I was able to sideload the files from the 1st page on a Fire HD 8 running 5.6.0.0 today, brand new device that updated when i turned it for the first time.
[Fire General] DB126:
Not true, or Amazon muffed the implementation as there are numerous reported instances of sideloading apks on FireOS 5.6. More likely an eager Wiki contributor jumped the gun or got caught by the inactive (grayed out) install button for which there are several workarounds. The incremental successor to 5.6 will likely demonstrate whether the supposed restriction was inadvertent or intentional.

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Yep - same scenario and outcome reported by others (albeit not always the Play Store).
[Fire General] maltydog:
So I assume if I need to send this back to Amazon for any reason I just need to go to Device Options and go "Reset to Factory Defaults," correct?
[Fire General] DB126:
You need do nothing; Amazon does not condition warranty exchanges on device content.
[Fire General] maltydog:
Good to know, thanks.
[Fire General] bottomcentre:
I have updated the fire HD8 to Fire OS 5.6.0.0 and I can't install .apk :/

solution?

Solution found: lock and unlock screen while try install the app and button install in orange :)

Another question: Where is the downloaded files with Amazon Silk?
[Fire General] :
You have two options:

1. When sideloading the APKs you'll need to press the POWER BUTTON to lock the device when on the APK install screen and then unlock it again to allow the INSTALL BUTTON to be pressed.

2. When sideloading the APKs you'll need to press the RECENT/TASKS BUTTON (Square icon next to the Home (Circle icon) on the bottom navigation bar) when on the APK install screen and then press it again to go back to the task to allow the INSTALL BUTTON to be pressed.

Also it seems this APK sideloading bug is a AOSP bug specific to 5.1.1 Lollipop caused by the October security patches - https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/67884224
[Fire General] lghorn99:
Just got my son a HD 8 which has 5.6.0 and trying to side load Play Store to get YouTube Kids. I've read this and related threads trying to find a work-around, but cannot get any of the Google APKs to install. The next/install button remains disabled (grayed out) even after switching on/off Allow Unknown Sources, restarting multiple times, and attempting both the screen lock/unlock and recents button options mentioned above.

Not sure why it would work for some devices and not others when running the same OS version.

Any other suggestions?

The main reasons I bought the Fire HD 8 (Kid's Edition) is because it was on sale ($89), has a year of FreeTime Unlimited, 2 year warranty for any issues or breakage, and the built in parental controls. The other option was a Galaxy Tab with Google Family Link, but the Fire beats that as an overall package. However, my kid likes his YouTube and it may be a deal breaker if I can't get it on his profile. Any help is appreciated!
[Fire General] Oco:
For button install problems find a free app in Appstore to unlock it
[Fire General] DB126:
Appears you have done your homework. As a final step suggest jumping into stock recovery, clear caches and then perform a factory reset. This is unlikely to help IMO (and you'll still need to try the various workarounds) but you have little to loose at this point beyond the disappointment and hassle of returning the device.

If your budget allows hang on to it for a few weeks during the extended holiday return window to see if another workaround comes to light. A lot of Amazon devices are going to be purchased this weekend; others are bound to run into the same issue.

Edit: [MENTION=8727102]lghorn99[/MENTION] - recheck this thread for a both a new and resurfaced idea:

- new: use a bluetooth or OTG keyboard for navigation to the install button

- resurfaced: insure Amazon's Blue Shade filter is disabled in settings as they can block 3rd party app installations
[Fire General] vinokirk:
I've just bought a Fire Tablet 7" in the Black Friday sales for £29. I too am also finding it impossible to press the Install button. I have enabled Unknown Sources, tried locking then relocking, and also going to the app list and then back into the app, but the Install button cannot be pressed. The Install button has orange text on it, not grey. Ive also tried changing the screen orientation from portrait to landscape.

REBOOT!!!!

now it works :)
[Fire General] taylorad:
If you have a bluetooth keyboard around, you can just hit tab until install is highlighted, then press enter (confirmed on HD10)
[Fire General] dmsims:
"I've just bought a Fire Tablet 7" in the Black Friday sales for £29"

So did I - I had no trouble installing the Play store (thanks to the OP) and when installing the APK's did not have to do anything apart from scroll down