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I'd like to be able to use a voice recognition app on my Kindle Fire HD but I'm having trouble downloading Google voice search. I tried following the instructions on one of the threads here but I'm getting stuck when I try to copy the files to system/lib/libvoicesearch etc. It won't let me create new folders or copy the files over. Does my Kindle have to be rooted in order to do it? I'm using ES file explorer.
Yes you need root acess to move files to system.
Can you install use Google voice search without rooting KFHD? Answer: No
totally new said:
I'd like to be able to use a voice recognition app on my Kindle Fire HD but I'm having trouble downloading Google voice search. I tried following the instructions on one of the threads here but I'm getting stuck when I try to copy the files to system/lib/libvoicesearch etc. It won't let me create new folders or copy the files over. Does my Kindle have to be rooted in order to do it? I'm using ES file explorer.
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totally new,
Great question totally new. If you review our post here:
[HOW TO] Install Google Voice Search & Speech Recognition Soft Noob (Simple) Version
As you will see in the post, you need to move files to both the /system/app folder and the /system/lib folder which you only have READ right. When you Root The Kindle Fire HD or 2, you are able to browse as a Superuser which changes the folder rights to READ WRITE.
Thank you for taking the time to post this question.
I was wondering how to get GoLauncher on my kindle,
I have a file explorer app on it and from what I searched up, i need to go to a folder called system, but there doesnt happen to be one when I looked for it...
please help
jguy72 said:
I was wondering how to get GoLauncher on my kindle,
I have a file explorer app on it and from what I searched up, i need to go to a folder called system, but there doesnt happen to be one when I looked for it...
please help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069668
I personally like the stock android browser for quick internet (not to mention that it supports flash). I tried to copy the browser.apk file from another device and transfer it to my KF HD 7", but when installing got a message saying "Parse Error" - There is a problem parsing the package. So, obviously that method will not work.
Does anyone out there have a method to get the stock android browser onto the KF HD 7?
Thanks in advance!
You need to push it or copy it to the /system/app folder, and give it root permissions.
>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.3... Or maybe it's a rooted Kindle Fire HD running ChameleonOS
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You need to push it or copy it to the /system/app folder, and give it root permissions.
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Thanks for your reply. I had already moved the .apk file to the /system/app folder and attempted to run it there. That's when I got the parse error described above. It did not ask for root permissions, so I wasn't able to grant them. Unless there is something else that I am missing?
Thanks again for your help!
LeiraHoward said:
Thanks for your reply. I had already moved the .apk file to the /system/app folder and attempted to run it there. That's when I got the parse error described above. It did not ask for root permissions, so I wasn't able to grant them. Unless there is something else that I am missing?
Thanks again for your help!
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There shouldn't be a superuser request. To install the stock browser, first:
a.) Move it to /system/app
b.) Give it root permissions from there like this: rw-r--r--. You can do this in an app like ES File explorer by holding the app and selecting "permissions." Just check the boxes that apply.
c.) Reboot--the app will probably crash if you try to launch it without restarting your system. After the Kindle reboots, try the app to make sure it works. This method is how you move any app to the /system/app folder and make it work correctly (although some won't work if you do this).
Hope this helped. If you have anymore questions, go ahead and ask
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Hope this helped. If you have anymore questions, go ahead and ask
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Thanks for the instructions. (And sorry for the delay getting back to you). I didn't get a chance to try this until just now.
Unfortunately, I'm still not able to get this to work. I keep getting the Parse Error when I attempt to install the .apk. I double checked everything, and the permissions are fine, and I restarted the Kindle Fire, and still no luck. I can only think of two things that might still be the issue:
(1) I got my browser.apk from a Jellybean 4.2 version of Android, it is possible that it is too new for the Kindle Fire version. (Not sure where I could get an older version, though).
(2) Amazon may just not play nicely with normal .apk files.
Yea you usually get a parse error if its for a newer version of android.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
stunts513 said:
Yea you usually get a parse error if its for a newer version of android.
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Any idea where I could pick up a clean copy of an older version? I'm actually not sure what version of android Amazon Kindles are running.
Kindles run ice cream sandwich based os, I don't know offhand where you could get a copy without having to download a ROM and extracting the apk from it without flashing it.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
stunts513 said:
Kindles run ice cream sandwich based os, I don't know offhand where you could get a copy without having to download a ROM and extracting the apk from it without flashing it.
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Thanks... I just realized that my husband's android phone runs ice cream sandwich... I'm going to try to get the browser.apk file from him when he comes home tonight. If that doesn't work, I'll try grabbing it from a ROM. Thanks again.
LeiraHoward said:
Thanks... I just realized that my husband's android phone runs ice cream sandwich... I'm going to try to get the browser.apk file from him when he comes home tonight. If that doesn't work, I'll try grabbing it from a ROM. Thanks again.
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Someone uploaded the stock AOSP Browser.apk on the Kindle Fire HD Themes & Apps forum a while back, which was pulled from a phone running ICS or something. I attached it at the bottom. I had it working fine on my Kindle when I was running stock OS. All I did was move it to my SD card, push it to "/system/app," and grant it root permissions. I had to do it this way, as it would force close if I tried to install it the normal way.
And Amazon does play nice with some .apk files. It's just a matter of finding the right ones. Unfortunately, you can't know until you install it as to whether or not it works or not.
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Someone uploaded the stock AOSP Browser.apk on the Kindle Fire HD Themes & Apps forum a while back, which was pulled from a phone running ICS or something. I attached it at the bottom. I had it working fine on my Kindle when I was running stock OS. All I did was move it to my SD card, push it to "/system/app," and grant it root permissions. I had to do it this way, as it would force close if I tried to install it the normal way.
And Amazon does play nice with some .apk files. It's just a matter of finding the right ones. Unfortunately, you can't know until you install it as to whether or not it works or not.
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Thanks. I somehow or another missed the notification of your reply, so just now got around to downloading and attempting to install this version of browser.apk. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me, either. It fails in a different way, gets part way through the install process and then just gives me a message saying "Application not installed." *sigh* Ah well. Thanks for your help anyway!
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Someone uploaded the stock AOSP Browser.apk on the Kindle Fire HD Themes & Apps forum a while back, which was pulled from a phone running ICS or something. I attached it at the bottom. I had it working fine on my Kindle when I was running stock OS. All I did was move it to my SD card, push it to "/system/app," and grant it root permissions. I had to do it this way, as it would force close if I tried to install it the normal way.
And Amazon does play nice with some .apk files. It's just a matter of finding the right ones. Unfortunately, you can't know until you install it as to whether or not it works or not.
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I was finally able to get it working... I went back to the forum you mentioned and found an older version of the browser.apk that finally worked. Still won't "install" and I can only access the browser from an app manager software, not the KFHD system, but it exists. Thanks!
Hi, I've been browsing for a few days and looking for a way to make my rooted Kindle Fire HD 7" show up in my explorer so I can transfer files to/from it. I used to have this ability, but it went away somehow about a year ago. I have searched prior posts, things I have tried so far:
Downloaded Android Studio hoping it would have the ADB file (I don't think I got that advice here, it was my bright idea)
Downloaded Kindle Fire ADB drivers executable file (from a forum post here) and installed it, it appeared to install correctly but nothing changed
Downloaded a bundle of USB drivers (from a forum post here) and pointed my device manager (showing MTP only, occasionally Kindle appears, both with yellow triangles) to the folder, with search subfolders checked, and nothing changed.
I can report that I am using Go Launcher HD but I don't remember the root method I used, it was a couple years ago. I remember it involved doing a lot of manual changing of file permissions. If that information is needed, is there somewhere I can look in my Kindle to find out?
Anyway, I'm hoping to troubleshoot how I can regain the ability to move files/navigate from my PC, thank you for all of the dedication to helping us less-knowledgeable folks :fingers-crossed:
I searched the Games and Apps forum and the Amazon FIre forums, and didnt find anyone with this problem.
I have an Amazon 7" 5th Gen Fire, and I have installed Google Play store via sd_shadow's method, and I am very happy that it worked.
The thing I am having a problem is this:
Xcom: Enemy within downloads the full 3.4 gig game, but upon launching, within the app, it tries to "download" something in game, but fails every time, right at the start.
I have the game on my phone as well, and the md5sums are the same for the 2 OBB files, but that is all I can find of the game. There are no Android/media or Android/data files.
Suggestions? Does anyone have this working ?
Thanks,
WoodTablet
You could try to copy the files on your phone over to the fire, putting them into the same folder locations.
Where do I look though ?
These 2 directories dont have any files for the game.
/0/Android/media
/0/Android/data
The files in this directory are the same on the phone as on the tablet (I used md5sum to confirm they are exactly the same)
/0/Android/obb/com.tt2k???/xcom-ew/
Same problem
I've had the same issue with XCOM on my Fire (2015) and my Fire HD8 (2016).
My guess is that somehow they're trying to authenticate or get extra data, but the Amazon services mess that up by intercepting or blocking them in some way. Sort of like how if you try to open a google play link in an app you only get the option to open it in the amazon appstore.
My Fire 2015 is on stock at the moment, but I may flash SlimLP or CM to see if this issue still happen when there is not an Amazon service in sight.
I have the same problem with XCOM:EW on m Fire HD8 (2017).
I already opened a support ticket for 2K but honestly I don't think, they will or are able to solve this issue.
My guess is that as long as we don't have native Android custom rom like Lineage, resp. as long as we are completely depended on Amazon, this problem won't be solved for us
Has anyone figured out a workaround?
Any solution?
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Any solution?
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Get a different device. Seriously, best answer given game requirements and device capabilities.
I have a solution
Hi everyone,
I'm digging up this thread because I have found a solution.
XCom:EW works differently when run on an Amazon device or on a standard Android Device.
On an Amazon device, it tries to connect to an AWS bucket to get en update. The AWS Bucket is not working anymore, that's why you have a download failed error.
To avoid this behavior, you need to:
- decompile the APK (using APK Easy Tool for example)
- Edit the Smali code of the main file to change a small comparison, and trick the application to think it is not running on an Amazon Device.
The file you have to change is:
com\tt2kgames\xcomew\UE3JavaApp.smali
Line 13203: nst-string v15, "Amazon"
Change it to
Line 13203: nst-string v15, "NONE"- Recompile and sign the APK
- Install it to your Fire Hd
And VOILA!
It works very smoothly on my Amazon Fire HD 10.
I hope you will enjoy it too.
Jon_Ge said:
Hi everyone,
I'm digging up this thread because I have found a solution.
XCom:EW works differently when run on an Amazon device or on a standard Android Device.
On an Amazon device, it tries to connect to an AWS bucket to get en update. The AWS Bucket is not working anymore, that's why you have a download failed error.
To avoid this behavior, you need to:
- decompile the APK (using APK Easy Tool for example)
- Edit the Smali code of the main file to change a small comparison, and trick the application to think it is not running on an Amazon Device.
The file you have to change is:
com\tt2kgames\xcomew\UE3JavaApp.smali
Line 13203: nst-string v15, "Amazon"
Change it to
Line 13203: nst-string v15, "NONE"- Recompile and sign the APK
- Install it to your Fire Hd
And VOILA!
It works very smoothly on my Amazon Fire HD 10.
I hope you will enjoy it too.
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Thanks! I can confirm that this works. If only the devs would fix the app so this weren't necessary.
unknownsoldierx said:
Thanks! I can confirm that this works. If only the devs would fix the app so this weren't necessary.
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Please forgive my N00bishness, but I found this thread while trying to install the game to my new Fire HD 10 9th gen.
I've installed APK Easy Tool to my PC, but... where even is the .apk to decompile? I can't find it anywhere on my device.
KamikazeCricket said:
Please forgive my N00bishness, but I found this thread while trying to install the game to my new Fire HD 10 9th gen.
I've installed APK Easy Tool to my PC, but... where even is the .apk to decompile? I can't find it anywhere on my device.
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I used APK Export.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ses.app.apkexport
Thank you!
Worked for me.
Seriously dude, how do you even come UP with something like this!?! Just amazing. Thank you so much.
I have the same problem with xcom on my Fire too.
I used APK Export.
But can't find the file UE3JavaApp.smali. Instead I edited UE3JavaApp.java.
But there is no line: nst-string v15, "Amazon"
Can someone help?
Can't find this file. Maybe apk changed? I have XCOM_EW 1.7.0
And btw the issue still exist on the new gen amazon fire tablets. I'm running on fire hd 10 plus
I've had success with this instruction above by user Jon_Ge in Post #9. Thx for that!
In Wordpad i found it under the line: const-string v15, "Amazon"
Besides this in the Apk Easy Tool you have to look for the correct folder after decompiling the apk. It creates another folder where you have to search for and set this new one in the directory for compilation.
Otherwise you would just compile the same unchanged file like i did in first time. Then i realized i had to change the file directory for the decompiled and changed file to have the correct file compiled. I hope this helps.
GetSAS said:
I've had success with this instruction above by user Jon_Ge in Post #9. Thx for that!
In Wordpad i found it under the line: const-string v15, "Amazon"
Besides this in the Apk Easy Tool you have to look for the correct folder after decompiling the apk. It creates another folder where you have to search for and set this new one in the directory for compilation.
Otherwise you would just compile the same unchanged file like i did in first time. Then i realized i had to change the file directory for the decompiled and changed file to have the correct file compiled. I hope this helps.
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Thanks!