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[Fire General] PB805:
can't download..

I have this same problem.

and I have a Fire HD 6 (4th gen) Fire OS 5.4.0.0 Android KitKat 5.1.1

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks for this great post btw, so many people helping others.
[Fire General] DB126:
Try enabling location services followed by a reboot; others have reported this fixes the issue.
[Fire General] mdamiel:
Trying to do this on child profile, but location services is disabled and don't have the option to turn on. Has anyone managed to get play store working and downloading apps on child profile .. or am I going to have to ditch using child profile and give them an adult profile ..
[Fire General] PB805:
Thanks Davey126. I verified they were already on and still no luck, multiple reboots. I even created a new profile and tried again and still no luck.

Maybe I messed something up?

I'm not too attached to anything on my kindle, I'm tempted to reset it and try again.
[Fire General] DB126:
I don't have any further insight on this particular issue or a solid resolution. It has been sporadically reported on a wide variety of devices (including Fire 7) over the past 3+ years. More suggested solutions than you can shake a stick at, most non-reproducible. I have personally experienced it once on an exceptionally low end device running a hacked/rooted KK ROM. Spontaneously corrected itself after several days. Never got a chance to track it down.
[Fire General] PB805:
Thanks Dave126!

You were right Dave126. Although I had my settings right in my Fire for location services and inside Google Play, there was a prompt I remember ignoring on initial install.

Even though I tried uninstalling and reinstalling with the recommended settings and reboots, the initial prompt at install to allow Google Play to use location services inside the app didn't return until I reset my Kindle and started all over.

Everything is working fine now. I really appreciate the help Dave126, this is a long thread and I read quite a few pages but not all 40. I did this all for one app I needed for a new job, so I really appreciate the help!
[Fire General] DB126:
Thanks for the follow-up. Looks like enabling Google Location Services, at least initially, may provide a solution for those experiencing the frustrating 'downloading...' hang from the Google Play store.

Notes/observations:

- the Google Location Services permission prompt can be redisplayed on this type of limited install by clearing app caches; no need to reset/reinstall

- it likely Google Location Services can be disabled after the Play Store is fully configured and the first set of user apps is installed; I rarely have this service enabled in my various Android devices

- I do not recall the source if this information but indirectly wish to thank that poster for sharing their experiences & potentially helping a larger community

Good luck with the new job!

[MENTION=4859884]Gilly10[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]
[Fire General] bsc249:
Thank you

OMG what a relief. I bought a Fire HD 8 (32GB), back in January. Promptly, lost it after two weeks... bought another cheaper tablet to replace it. Two weks ago, the Fire HD8 resurfaces from our luggage after unpacking from a trip?!?! This week the other cheap tablet dies but now my kid is addicted to you tube kids - and more importantly - its the only 30 minute break I get while he's on the tablet! Now I got Googles Play store and YouTube Kids on the Fire HD8 - WOO HOO!

Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!
[Fire General] undivide:
tried following on my HD8 with the latest update. it let me install everything however the first app I installed from the play store loads then disappears (google inbox) and when I installed google now launcher it requests being updated or something and redirects to amazon's app store refusing to load the update from google play store. installed nova launcher and it works but amazon launcher still runs behind it.

lame - lame - lame
[Fire General] DB126:
- Inbox and Gmail won't work at present (most other non-Google mail apps do)

- GNL is not a good match for this device

- can't fully remove Fire Launcher due to tight integrating with FireOS

Lots of hard work has gone into extending the capabilities/functionality of this walled-in Amazon appliance but it's far from perfect. If seeking a native Android like environment return device and snag something else that doesn't bare the Amazon (or Apple) logo.
[Fire General] Gr3yH4m3:
SILK?
[Fire General] DB126:
Name of the web browser Amazon includes with FireOS.
[Fire General] Gr3yH4m3:
hahaha thanks. I knew the browser was called that obviously, but I thought he was referring to something else when he said it.
[Fire General] Primusm:
Having the same problem on a Fire HD 8 2017 - have installed and re-installed following the instruction, rebooted at various points, but no luck. I can open and browse the Play store, but when I try to download an app it just gets stuck on 'Download pending...'.

Has anyone managed to solve this yet?
[Fire General] DB126:
Enable location services - both on device (under settings) and when prompted by Google Play Services. You may need reinstall Google Play Services to receive the location prompt as the normal UI where this setting is toggled is missing. If that fails (it shouldn't) uninstall again, boot into stock recovery, flush the cache, restart FireOS and then reinstall. Once Google decides your location is valid you can toggle it off again to save a bit of power...although this may not apply on FireOS 5.4 as WiFi is automatically disabled during sleep. Ask questions as needed.
[Fire General] Primusm:
Thanks, will have a go. When you say Google Play Services, do you mean just that bit or all four Google APKs?
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
The 7 HD doesn't have the toggle in Settings > power > Automatic Smart Suspend?
[Fire General] DB126:
- it does (FireOS 5.4)

- poster was asking about 7th gen HD 8 (should be the same)

- Smart Suspend is OT for this thread

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I'd go for all four; easy enough to install/uninstall; why add another variable? :)
[Fire General] davidcopperform:
Thanks a bunch!! This tutorial has allowed me to run 'showbox', open with 'localcast', and stream to the chromecast connected to my tv. I guess google services is required for chromecast to work. I was just about to install stock Android on my kindle fire and then I saw this tutorial. Thanks again!!
[Fire General] Soulo_Guero:
Question: After all of this is done, how do I get the links to apps, within apps, to open the Google Play Store and not the Amazon App Store? The main reason is to get coins, etc. for completing special offers that involve downloading and trying new apps. Thanks in anticipation.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
It's give or take. Some apps will respond to the installation of Google play and work with it, others will not and continue to direct you to the App store. Though I've not had this issue this last reset.
[Fire General] dmxmike1k1:
having difficulty

I am running OS 5.4.0.0 on my amazon kindle. I downloaded all of the apk files to install the google play store. However, the kindle will not allow me to click install or even next (prior to install showing up). I can only click cancel. I have tried to root it and I am having difficulty doing that with the Wondershare (on my computer) app. I have watched youtube videos and haven't been able to figure out why it will not allow me to install the apk files. And yes, I enabled developer options and enabled apps from unknown sources in the security section of settings. Please let me know wtf I am doing wrong here. Thank you.
[Fire General] JaylanPHNX:
Reboot after enabling unknown sources.
[Fire General] yomiguy:
I could do it successfully! Now I have Google on my new fire!

Tha KS!

Enviado desde mi SM-N910F mediante Tapatalk
[Fire General] OutsideChance:
I'm on a 5th gen and have the same problem. Any updates?
[Fire General] DB126:
Welcome to XDA. No update needed; tablet needs a reboot after enabling 'Apps from Unknown Sources'.

Please make use of the XDA search function. It is very powerful (especially in XDA apps) and would have brought you the answer without having to reach out and wait for a response.
[Fire General] OutsideChance:
Wow that was fast!

Noted, and thank you.
[Fire General] adkins07d:
can i install mod'ed apk's on kindle tablet??
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
What do you mean by Mod'ed?
[Fire General] Oco:
install button unlocker from appstore
[Fire General] DB126:
Completely unnecessary. Solution: https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/g...-google-play-store-fire-t3486603/post73500940
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
So I've downloaded the apps, but can't install them. It keeps saying unable to parse the package. I have restarted, deleted and redownloaded and have had no success. Anyone able to help?
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
What steps did you take? Did you download the APKs from the links provided in the original post? Did you allow the installation of apps from unknown sources? settings > security > allow install from unknown sources

You also have to download and install the APKs in the order provided in the original post.

EDIT: I really hope this process wasn't patched in the new FireOS version :/
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
I followed all the steps as they were provided, so no idea what to do.

It did let me install the play store app, but nothing else
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
please tap settings > device options > system updates. What version of FireOS does it say?
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
System version 7.5.1
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Um...What kind of device do you have?
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
Fairly certain it's a Kindle fire

Then again maybe not.....just checked my daughter's kindle and it has fire OS 4.5.5.2, so must not be a fire.

I feel kinda dumb now
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I don't know of any Fire HD 7 that operates an OS version greater than 5.4.0.0. Or for that matter any HD 7 , 8 or above.
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
Yeah, feel kinda dumb now. Checked my daughter's kindle and it says fire OS 4.5.5.2

Definitely not a fire

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Then again went to my account and it says kindle fire
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I really don't know why it didn't work. Possible you will have to look for older Google APKs. Are you rooted?
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
No, not rooted

. In doing some looking, it isn't fire OS. It's version 7.5.1, under android 4.0
[Fire General] DB126:
Hey [MENTION=8512240]dgrippin3[/MENTION] - you should not feel "dumb". All of the devices you mentioned are Kindle Fires, just from different generations:

- yours is most likely a 2nd gen (code name Otter)

- your daughter's is likely a 3rd or 4th gen (thinking HDX)

- this forum focuses on 5th gen devices but often the material is applicable to 6th/7th gen and occationally 4th gen (model dependent)

See the following link for a brief description and picture of each device:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=201263780

Unfortunately, the techniques mentioned here can't be applied to your device and probably not your daughter's. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
I got play store installed, but then 1 of the apks didn't want to install. So I have a functional play store just can't play the 1 game I wanted to
[Fire General] DB126:
Right - store is just the vehicle to view, install and manage apps. Many require companion components that you probably won't be able to install/use on your older Fire.
[Fire General] dgrippin3:
Think it might have to do with one of the apks I downloaded wouldn't install. I think it was Google framework services
[Fire General] DB126:
Probably. You will need to find a version/build that is compatible with your device and the version of FireOS running on it. But that's outside the scope of this thread which for 5th/7th gen Fire devices. Appears you have a 2nd gen.
[Fire General] dragonballz2k:
does someone know if google apps will run fine with just play services installed like youtube. I don't need to sign into anything I was just wondering if I just installing google play services is enough to get the youtube app to install?
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I'm not sure actually. You can try with just that installed. Worst that can happen is it doesn't work.
[Fire General] dragonballz2k:
I decided to just add play store by the time I added the services might as well add the playstore, but one questions If I add a second google account can you remove the second, or are they permanent.

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Sorry for double posting, but could you guys test this to see If this remove your google account? you go to the google settings app, and go to account preference and click delete your google account. here is the image of what I mean http://imgur.com/a/xoBgN
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Since Amazon blocks us from actually accessing Google account functions from the settings menu, you have to go about it the hard way. Go on the web and go to your main Google account page >sign in and security > Device activity and notifications > review devices > select the device you are referring to with the second account > Lost this device? > Sign out on your 'phone'.

That will work for any device attached to the account(s). Unfortunately, I also think you can only have one Google account signed in on an Amazon device. In other words only one Google for one tablet. If you can get the guest account to work, you might be able to add a second account.
[Fire General] PaintDrinkingPete:
Searched around here and couldn't find it. Does anyone know if this method works with newest version 5.4.0.1?

Fire HD 8, 7th Gen
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Not sure. If it doesn't, tablet won't allow you to install them.
[Fire General] DB126:
There is no reason it shouldn't. While no one has explicitly confirmed I think the noise level would be higher if it didn't work. Should be hardware and largely ROM egnosistic. If you try please pass along your experience for future readers.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
You're probably right...but all they need to do is drive this knife just a bit more deeper.
[Fire General] Tomaxda:
It works for me.

I got the current Fire HD 8 (ie. 7th gen), updated the OS to 5.4.0.1.

I then followed the instructions on p1 of this thread. I had to reboot a few times to get things working, but otherwise everything is smooth.

Now Play store, g-mail, chrome, youtube are all working normally.

And this is all I wanted - I'm happy to keep the Amazon stuff too - so I'm happy. Thanks.
[Fire General] JeremySwagS:
Thank you so very much. Still works for Amazon Fire 7 7th gen, OS 5.4.0.1 on 9/4/17.
[Fire General] Oco:
Gmail working?
[Fire General] qballrail:
Did not work

Okay, I feel stupid. I followed your directions PRECISELY to install on my new Kindle Fire but no Google Play app.

Specs: Model: KFDOWI

CPU: armebi-v7a

I installed the files in order, then run the install, rebooted but no Google play.

Please help

Thanks in advance.
[Fire General] Gnaeus:
I'm weary of installing those APKs. It asks for permission to 'create and remove accounts' , 'use accounts' as well as set passwords. Why?
[Fire General] DB126:
It's good to be wary but you also need to consider the source: long standing thread on a moderated forum [as are all XDA forums] with 400+ posts from a wide variety of contributors. Google Play store and core services require a Google account on the host device to function properly. Same permissions that are implicitly granted on a device running 'native' Android. If you don't like Google's terms don't install the apks.
[Fire General] Gnaeus:
Alrighty, that's all I really needed to know. I'm new to android devices. Thanks for the reply.
[Fire General] pschuberg:
I am struggling with these instructions. Google play will not find my fire. I have tried to power off but fire will not complete a shutdown. Any ideas what to try next?
[Fire General] Trina9:
Sounds like you have issues with your device, especially since you can't shut it down.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
You will not see your Fire listed on Google play store using a browser

The fire will just reboot if connect to charger
[Fire General] CDAdams681:
I have a Kindle Fire HD 8 (6th gen) (5.4.0.0 OS).

I keep getting a 'Download Pending' message when I try to download apps.

I rebooted Kindle multiple times, cleared the data and cache for the Play Store app, and even uninstalled the four apps and reinstalled them, but I keep getting the 'Download Pending' message.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks in advance.
[Fire General] CDAdams681:
I just tried that: turning off location settings-restart-turn on location settings-restart, and still getting the download pending status when I try to download anything.

I noticed that my 'Device certification' in the Play Store says 'Uncertified'. Could that be the problem? If yes, how do I go about fixing it?

Any help is appreciated.
[Fire General] DB126:
When you re-enabled location did you get a prompt from Google asking for some type of permission? I believe (but have no definitive proof) that's the key based on others feedback. Seems Google needs to get an initial response from its own location service before enabling Play Store downloads. Once that occurs there is no need to keep location services (FireOS or Google) enabled. Keep in mind this is speculation but I have seen a similar outcome on a non-Amazon branded device that refused to process Play Store downloads until Google's location service was enabled. However, that KitKat based device had (and continues to have) various Play Store issues so the two events may not be related. Good luck.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Download the Google App. That will install Google settings which will also trigger location services. I had had to reset a few devices the past week or so and it seems to help. Since these tablets don't actually have a Google account active on them (you can't add a google account in settings), certain things aren't activated unless you also have the Google app installed. Chrome does the same thing. It will ask if you want it to use Google location services when you first open it and sign in. So something needs to actually trigger that service. The APKs in this thread, don't always do that, because of how they're installed and lack of account.
[Fire General] kkcheong:
Gen7 hd8 work but cannot update Google service else won't run
[Fire General] TravelHiker:
I'm not sure if it's just me, but my device won't install when I tap on install. I've verified that "Apps from unknown sources" is on.

FIRE HD 8 (7th Gen) running on Fire OS 5.4.0.1
[Fire General] JaylanPHNX:
Reboot
[Fire General] TravelHiker:
Duh, I should've known better! "Have you tried turning off and on again?" Thanks!!
[Fire General] JaylanPHNX:
No problem. I wish [MENTION=4859884]Gilly10[/MENTION] would add that step to the OP.
[Fire General] miniaturepeddler01:
Just used this message/procedure to install Google play and services on my new 8" 2017 kindle. Nice
[Fire General] maltydog:
I got the 8" 2017 Kindle myself this week, and using these instructions, installed the play store fine. As other folks on this thread have mentioned, Gmail and Inbox crash. I noticed accidentally that when I was in a park which had no WiFi, I was able to open emails without crashing...of course I was not getting any updated info. But I find that when I got back home if I turn WiFi off momentarily on the Kindle I can go in and look at email. FWIW.
[Fire General] jaydoc79:
I have also been able to download and install the Play store following the instructions and links in the original post on a new Fire HD8. The updated versions of the various software cause parsing issues. Just follow the links in the post and you will be able to download and install the older compatible versions without issues.
[Fire General] BobbiH60:
I am a non-techie and much of this conversation goes over my head, but I'm hoping someone will take a stab at why won't this work for me? I can do everything until it gets to the Install part; then there are two choices, "Cancel" in the bottom left-hand corner and "Install in the right-hand corner. When I click on "Install" nothing happens. I thought at first the screen was freezing but that's not it -- I can lightly click on Cancel and it will go one screen back; click, press, do whatever to the Install link and it just sits there. That's when downloading directly from the Internet to the Fire. When I download on the PC and transfer to the Fire, it goes to the same screen but says "Parse Error. There was a problem parsing the package". Normally I would go to some sort of Tech Support for help but since this is a work-around and Amazon actually WANTS to prevent it, that's not an option. I had Chrome on my previous Fire 7 and don't remember having any problems getting it loaded. The four-APK-files-installed-in-proper-order solution seems to have worked for just about anyone but me (including several I asked IRL) Does anyone have a clue what I am doing wrong?
[Fire General] DB126:
- enable apps from unknown sources under settings (“Settings” > “Security” > “Apps from Unknown Sources“)

- reboot device (power down and restart)

- install button will now be responsive

- this solution is documented in the OP and throughout this thread; a simple search or scrolling back a few pages would have surfaced the answer
[Fire General] :
I just got a new Fire 8 today and it updated to 5.4.0.1. Afterword I followed these instructions but the ads would not disable nor would it uninstall all the extra Amazon stuff. Lots of errors during the uninstall and ad removal. Assuming they changed something. I was able to remove the ads manually by doing the following:

Install the Amazon drivers: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip

Install the ADB stuff: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

Pug the tablet in.

Open a command prompt and type in "adb shell" then authorize the PC on the tablet. If you get a error type it again after authorizing. Then type the following with a enter after each:

pm clear com.amazon.kindle.kso

pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso

exit

adb reboot

That seemed to remove the ads for me. It still boots to the lock screen and I wish it didn't (just went to the launcher) but I can't figure that out yet.
[Fire General] esmeet7xda:
How to add/change Google account?

First of all, many thanks to the forum members who provide solutions and suggestions for so many!

I recently bought a pair of Kindle Fire HD 8 devices (newest versions) and followed instructions to install Google Play Store. My goal was to give one table to each of my children and allow them to exclusively use the tablet under their Google Accounts. When setting things up, however, I logged in to the Play Store on my own Google account, and now I can't seem to find a way to "switch accounts" or "add account" so I can shift the device over to my kids.

In short, I really want to convert the Kindle HD 8 devices into stock Google devices, each one running under the Google account of one of my children. (I'd eventually like to do the same for me and my wife, so we'd have four tablets in the home, one assigned to each person's Google account.)

Is there a way to change Google accounts? If not, is there a way to "reset" my Kindle devices such that I can assign my kids' accounts to the Play Store when I first get things going?

EDIT: I read somewhere that adding Gmail as an app and then adding a new Google Account there would allow me to conveniently switch to a new account. I tried this, and it seemed to work. That said, now Gmail and some other Google apps seem to crash when launched. Also, I don't want to leave the original Google account on the device, but when I click on the "Manage Accounts" button in Gmail, it launches the Amazon Kindle settings pages. I can't figure out how to get rid of the original Google account now that I've added the appropriate new account.