Within the last few days, Amazon updated kindle fire is to include a bunch of new features. Before the update, I had side loaded many of the Google apps, including of course the compulsory Google play services.
However, after the update, I could not start the YouTube app whatsoever. I tried many combinations of old versions of the YouTube app, and old versions of the Google play services app, but it still did not work. I then tried using the google play music app, which told me that google play services was not supported on the device. I could not even open Google settings.
The update was to kindle fire os 4.1.1, and to android 4.4.2.
Is this a problem that many people are having, or is it just me? Are there any work arounds?
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I was looking at getting this, but then I heard that, even though its Android based, it doesn't have the standard apps (maps, gmail, etc.) and it doesn't have Google Play allowing you to download apps...? Thanks.
Legaleye3000 said:
I was looking at getting this, but then I heard that, even though its Android based, it doesn't have the standard apps (maps, gmail, etc.) and it doesn't have Google Play allowing you to download apps...? Thanks.
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Amazon wants you to stay in their own ecosystem. You will need to root your kindle fire HD in order install the google play store and to properly install some of the other google apps. The play store however is not a 100% sure way that all apps can be downloaded because it will still tell you on some apps that "this device isn't supported" so you will still have to side load anyways.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895040
I used the KFFirstAide to install google play and it kept crashing after opening, I used an apk to update to the latest play store and it works for a minute but then tells me google play services has stopped responding So I updated playservicesframework, googleloginservice and accountandsyncsettings to the latest versions with the same result. anyone know where I went wrong?
It was all good with android 6.X MIUI roms. Since it is updated to android 7.x I can't use google play books at all! In our country google play books is not supported so it is not in google play store for me. I used to download a apk and use it normally. But know, it is not working anymore. I can install it, and it vanishes. It is not getting uninstalled, just vanishing. I can uninstall it through adb or reinstall it by apk. I tried customs roms too. Same result by far.
It's frustrating since I NEED that app badly.
I picked up a Fire 10 HD 2017 version, and followed guides here to add Google Play (and other 3 associated APK files), which works great. - I was able to installed several Google apps and other apps from the Google Play store.
However, I have hit a roadblock with YouTube TV (not regular YouTube) - Google's streaming TV service. They have a free trial if anyone wants to test this out, but I get an error screen on launch that says "We can't determine your device's location" - and I can't get it to load. All the settings for Location-Based Services are toggled on (overall and specific to the app, and all apps). I have tried with option for Google Play as a Device Administrator both checked and unchecked. Google Maps detects my location and works fine. I am not running any VPN or similar apps, so this is purely GPS based. Tried to use a fake GPS location app (and allow that in developer settings) but that didn't help.
From what I have read, others have had GPS problems - some sort of conflict between the Amazon GPS and the Google GPS expectations. Something about "AGPS" being limited in some ways on the Fire 10 HD.
Has anyone seen this issue and found a workaround or solution? Could be for a related app maybe. I was also unable to get streams to play in the Chrome browser, which would be a fine workaround, so I need something to work here. One of the main purposes of a tablet for me will be YouTube TV. Thanks - appreciate any help.
I'm having the same issue with the Hulu app and the Maps app that comes with the Fire HD 10. I installed Google Play Store and Google Maps (using the APKs like you). Google Maps didn't work at first, however after DISabling the tablet's location services and trying Google Maps again, I got a prompt for enabling current location for Google to which I clicked on yes. Now Google Maps is working!! Sadly, the generic Maps app and Hulu are still not working. Have you had any more luck?
P.S. after speaking with an Amazon tier 2 support rep, they said they are going to get in touch with a developer and get Hulu working. I'll believe it when I see it!
Good morning,
I tried to install Google Duo on my amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) but without result.
I have Play store installed and all the google apps are perfectly working.
Google Duo Website is working so I can do videocall there but android App is not working.
I can install the app but at the moment that I pout my phone number and I click on verify, I receive these info: '' An error is occurred''
Thank you in advance,
Salvatore
sasu85 said:
Good morning,
I tried to install Google Duo on my amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) but without result.
I have Play store installed and all the google apps are perfectly working.
Google Duo Website is working so I can do videocall there but android App is not working.
I can install the app but at the moment that I pout my phone number and I click on verify, I receive these info: '' An error is occurred''
Thank you in advance,
Salvatore
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Go to Google support to fix the problem.
AmznUser444 Dev said:
Go to Google support to fix the problem.
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Not a "Google support" issue; it's a Fire vs Google Account chooser issue. I initially installed Google stuff via APKs and could not get Duo to work/login. I just factory restored my Fire 10 and used the Toolbox to un-Amazon and install Google. I can now login to Duo (but now I can't get Chrome from the Play store, ugh).
Google Duo Working on Amazon Fire HD 10 9th Gen
Just got Google Duo to work on my new Amazon Fire HD 10 9th gen.
Sideloaded Google Play Services and Store, then tried to install Google Duo from play store. Installed, but would not work. Removed the app, then tried to sideload latest APK. Would not install. Tried several other versions, still would not install. Removed all Google DUO APK versions, shut down tablet, and restarted. Downloaded Google Duo from store and it installed, loaded, and works fine now. Not sure why, but give it a try.
Note: I did download DUO Mobile app from play store by mistake, and installed. Don't think this helped in installing Google Duo as described above, but it was installed WHEN I tried to sideload previous versions of Google Duo APKs. Just to let you know.
Ok