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
Hello all, I'm running the newest software 11.3.2.4 from Amazon. My fastboot cable arrived today, so I rooted the device using KSuite from www.KFSOWI.com. The program also installed a large number of Google applications as well. Now when I open up Clash of Clans, it crashes when the loading bar is completely filled. I only rooted the device to save my progress on my game with Google Plus. Anything thoughts how I can get the game to sync? Google Play, plus, and Gmail opens fine, and I plan on loading a custom rom after syncing the game. Thanks!
Clash of Clans crashes
Were you ever able to find a solution for this? I have a similar scenario, I installed the google apks needed to run Gmail on a Kindle HD (2012). I can login to gmail but Clash of Clans crashes.
Thanks,
rocknrigo said:
Were you ever able to find a solution for this? I have a similar scenario, I installed the google apks needed to run Gmail on a Kindle HD (2012). I can login to gmail but Clash of Clans crashes.
Thanks,
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I run Clash of Clans on Kindle Fire HD tablets (both 8.9 and 7" versions). I installed google after rooting using the instructions at:
http://androidcowboy.com/2013/04/install-google-play-store-on-kindle-fire-hd/
Note - There is another issue currently going on with play services. See post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...google-play-services-7-3-28-stopping-t3086528
Thanks for the reply. I had found those instructions and was able to login to Google Play and Google +. I did this with my son's Google + account so he was able to save his Clash of Clans which was my main concern. That way his village is saved and he can always lync his village to another device.
I did have to root the Kindle as you mentioned. I used these instructions:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
At least everything was working long enough to lync his Google + account to Clash of Clans. So his game is being saved.
I did have to uninstall the Google Play Services after it upgraded itself to 7.2.39 a few days later as the thread on your second lync indicates. I'll wait and see if there's a solution for that.
2 or 3 weeks ago, I think the time, I installed v6 Google Play Services which has different DPIs
I installed for my Z1 phone, but after that, my phone has got some problem, like the games can not ever connect to Google Play Games, I can't run gmail and sync mails
I uninstalled all Google associates apps and try to install the lower version and also the Google Play Services lower version, but the prob didn't solveĜ and even the Google Play does not run
And my biggest problem is that the phone can't save my Clash of Clans
what should I do? Even I mailed to Supercell, but didn't receive any answers yet
You can try to go settings>apps> find Google Play Services>click unistal update
and do the same for google play games...
After that try to update it from google play not from unknown sources.
electrash said:
You can try to go settings>apps> find Google Play Services>click unistal update
and do the same for google play games...
After that try to update it from google play not from unknown sources.
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Tried a lot before, but didn't help
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!
Hi
I have successfully added Google Play Store to my Fire HD 8 (2022) and downloaded Youtube Kids. Of course part of this included installing Google Account Manager, Google Services Framework and Google Play Services. However when I attempt to launch Youtube Kids I get the following error:
"YouTube Kids won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your device"
It goes without saying Google Play services is installed on my device. I tried clearing the data and cache and also updating it still no joy. Normal Youtube app works fine and so does Google Chrome, its just Youtube Kids that is not working.
It's worth noting this Fire HD 8 (2022) is running Fire OS 8.3.1.3. I have another Fire HD 8 (2020) which is running Fire OS 7 and Youtube Kids works fine. Could it be that the new OS is not compatible?
Please Help my kids are driving me mad!
Much appreciated!
Try steps from https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
Better do fa factory reset first.
engage4 said:
Try steps from https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
Better do fa factory reset first.
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Thanks for your reply but I have done this already in that I have successfully installed google play store and even downloaded Youtube Kids, its just that when I try to launch Youtube Kids it doesn't work. Instead I get the error "YouTube Kids won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your device" although I have installed google play services as can be seen in the screenshot which shows my installed apps.
Try installing
Google Play Services https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google account manager https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Services Framework https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Play Store
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Install them in the order
Account manager: com.google.android.gsf.login
Google Services Framework: com.google.android.gsf
Google Play Services: com.google.android.gms
Google Play Store: com.android.vending
Do not open any app after installing, just press DONE. After everything installed, reboot fire, add gmail to google play wait few minutes untill google services auto update.
Having same issues. have google play installed and youtube, but get same error. "YouTube Kids won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your device"
engage4 said:
Try installing
Google Play Services https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google account manager https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Services Framework https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce
Google Play Store
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play Store 22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Install them in the order
Account manager: com.google.android.gsf.login
Google Services Framework: com.google.android.gsf
Google Play Services: com.google.android.gms
Google Play Store: com.android.vending
Do not open any app after installing, just press DONE. After everything installed, reboot fire, add gmail to google play wait few minutes untill google services auto update.
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Those downloads no longer exist. New links?
Same problem, all other apps work, except for Youtube and Youtube kids.
When I go to install the Youtube kids apk, it says "Not available in your region".
Fixed, worked when I sideloaded the APK.. was downloading directly on Fire Tablet.
While the APK does indeed work every morning I get the same error again so i have to uninstall it and re install the apk every morning, so another fix would be amazing too while this one kinda works
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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This still didn't work for me. Also, I didn't have a disable updates button. Instead, mine showed a check box for enable auto updates which was already unchecked by default. Any chance you could link each APK you downloaded for all of the Google stuff? I'm wondering if I clicked a wrong version somewhere.
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This still didn't work for me. Also, I didn't have a disable updates button. Instead, mine showed a check box for enable auto updates which was already unchecked by default. Any chance you could link each APK you downloaded for all of the Google stuff? I'm wondering if I clicked a wrong version somewhere.
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I used the links provided above by engage4
Because I was also worried that maybe the Google files I used from another tutorial wouldn't be compatible.
The only other thing I did is to install regular YouTube from the play store, open that and select my Google account.
I did that before opening YouTube Kids.
I don't know if it makes a difference.
philstuffs said:
I used the links provided above by engage4
Because I was also worried that maybe the Google files I used from another tutorial wouldn't be compatible.
The only other thing I did is to install regular YouTube from the play store, open that and select my Google account.
I did that before opening YouTube Kids.
I don't know if it makes a difference.
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Sweet, I'll give it another shot! Thanks for replying!
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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Thank you very much. Had the same problem and with this method it is working.
Hopefully it will work in the future also with the newer versions.
Thread cleaned of links and quotes to an APK from a shady site and in Violation of Rule 9 - Don't get us in Trouble.
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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I just want to confirm that this method works on the HD 8 12th Gen.
I used disabled wifi, Fire Toolbox to debloat, add custom launcher, install google services. I made sure that google play auto-updates was OFF. I then SIDELOADED via Toolbox the 6.37.5 version. I then enabled wifi, opened Google play and pressed three dots to disable auto updates. Signed in. Searched YT kids, again made sure it wouldn't auto-update by pressing 3 dots top right (DO NOT PRESS UPDATE). I then installed regular youtube, loaded it up and signed in. From within regular Youtube I clicked on my profile icon top right, scrolled down and pressed YouTube Kids (I don't think this is necessary, but since that's what I did and it worked I'll note it here).
Finally it works! Basically you can't have 'child profiles' and all that jazz, but you can declutter and restrict a fair amount and hide the browsers etc.
philstuffs said:
I just spent 3 hours trying to get Youtube Kids working.
I really didn't want to install a dodgy modified APK, which could essentially have anything included.
Here's the solution:
- Uninstall any existing version of Youtube Kids
- Download and install YT Kids 6.37.5 from apkmirror (trusted source for original APK files)
- Open Play Store, search for YT Kids, disable automatic updates for this app, by clicking the 3 dots at the top right
This is the latest version I could find, which works on the HD 8, 12th Gen, without giving a play services error.
Because this is the legit original APK from Google, it will actually log you in, giving you access to history and other features.
Don't forget the final step, otherwise it will automatically update to a newer version which doesn't work!
(Testing as working - versions 6.16 and 6.24.3 and 6.37.5)
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Hey Man. Thank you so much for the post. It worked a Treat.
I installed the 4 apps from a YouTube video (APK Mirror ) links and then installed YouTube Kids v6.37.5. Kid is very happy!