I have an Amazon Fire 7" 5th Gen. I just got it this week. It's running Fire OS 5.1.2. I've tried using the super tool to install the Google Play Store and it won't let me login to my account. I even completely rooted the Fire and still couldn't sign in. I did a hard reset and sideloaded the 5.1.2 firmware from scratch and followed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/installing-google-framework-playstore-t3216122 and still can't sign in. I've even sideloaded com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9 and com.google.android.gms-7.0.97_(1791429-070)-7097070-minAPI9 manually and still can't sign in. I've checked both the host file (only has 127.0.0.1 localhost listed) and Iran the adb command giving com.google.android.gms permissions and still I can't login. I'm at a loss of things to try.
The tablet also keeps showing me the notification "An Application requires an update for Google, Requested by Google Play Services" and when I select that notification it takes me to the store and asks me to sign in which I can't do. Is there a newer version of one of the apps that I need to manually download and install?
Appears to be resolved
I appear to have resolved the issue.
I went to rootjunk's site and downloaded the ALL GAPPS package. I installed several of the GApps from that package including the PrebuiltGmsCore.apk. I then went through each Google app again and cleared the data and cache for each. Rebooted, and then I was finally able to add my google account and access the play store.
Not sure exactly why it was so screwy but at least it's working.
Baron164 said:
I appear to have resolved the issue.
I went to rootjunk's site and downloaded the ALL GAPPS package. I installed several of the GApps from that package including the PrebuiltGmsCore.apk. I then went through each Google app again and cleared the data and cache for each. Rebooted, and then I was finally able to add my google account and access the play store.
Not sure exactly why it was so screwy but at least it's working.
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I've just managed to root a Kindle Fire 5th gen using Supertool however I'm having the same issue when trying to sign into the Play Store.
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff. Could you explain how you installed the GApps? I downloaded gapps-5.1-2015-05-23-24.zip from rootjunky but I'm not really sure where to go from there.
Would be a great help!
Thanks.
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Chrisseh said:
I've just managed to root a Kindle Fire 5th gen using Supertool however I'm having the same issue when trying to sign into the Play Store.
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff. Could you explain how you installed the GApps? I downloaded gapps-5.1-2015-05-23-24.zip from rootjunky but I'm not really sure where to go from there.
Would be a great help!
Thanks.
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Scratch that. Managed to install it using Flashfire.
What do u mean using flash fire gaps there all 5.1 cm and below ? whaaat... Can ya step by step ? I've reinstalled this thing n trust so many APS n **** now the kindles had more use than a cardboard box near the soup kitchen. And still have exactly the same as the op
This worked for me. Amazon Fire 5th Gen 5.1.2 rolled back from 5.1.2.1.
Get root.
install flashfire.
download gapps-5.1-2015-05-23-24
flash zip using flashfire
delete data from google play services in manage apps from settings
reboot
login and its good.
note: it used to be the older login screen that was gray and blue and then after flashing it was the newer login screen from what looks like android 5.0?
Thankyou I'll give it a try now. I hope this works lol seems promising but ready to be declined again lol
Thankyou respect and credits you boss!!!
https://youtu.be/0QrMcQQJbqo
Hey tried this solution. I installed the gapps. Than rebooted the device. When I start Play Store it only gives me a white screen for 1 second. Any solutions?
EDIT: Worked! Thank you so much!
drpvp said:
Thankyou respect and credits you boss!!!
https://youtu.be/0QrMcQQJbqo
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I'm having the same problem but on a kindle fire hd 6 4th generation tablet... how do I fix this??
i have read and read but cant seem to find it. i am trying to install google on my new fire tablet. i see that root is not needed and i have tried a few tools.
first tool was Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store, says all installed but nothing.
then i tried AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool, get the following error [install_failed_Version_downgrade_]
i have manually gotten services framework, google accoount manager, and google store installed, but cant seem to find the correct google play services.
i have registered the device and it has children profiles on it, not sure if that matters. i am very new to the kindle. my first one
thanX in advance.
going to reset device as i just got it today.
ok so i got it to work. had to do a factory reset.
So my understanding is that once the device is registered, then the ads are reinstalled or the "special offers" are back on home screen.?
is this correct?
barelynotlegal said:
i have read and read but cant seem to find it. i am trying to install google on my new fire tablet.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603
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Ok, I have a friend who won a Fire 7 running FireOS 5.4.0.1 from a raffle and wanted a bit less Amazon and a bit more Google, so through reading various threads, the following is the best I could do for him:
1. Download and Install Amazon Kindle/Fire drivers from Amazon Dev site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip
2. Download Fire 7th Generation OS 5.4.0.0 from https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...Uqo/update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin
3. Download Updated Fire Utility (includes ADB + other tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
3. Boot into recovery (Volume Down + Power at the same time), then select update over ADB with volume + enter
4. Using Fire Utility adb, sideload 5.4.0.0 using the command "adb sideload update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin"
5. Use Updated Fire Utility to Remove Amazon OTA, Remove Lockscreen ads, Remove Preloaded apps, and Install Google Services.
6. Optionally, also use Updated Fire Utility to Switch the Default Launcher to Nova Launcher.
Hopefully this will help someone new.
thanks, it will... but can I ask why you need to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 from 5.4.0.1 and isnt the Fire 7 on 5.6.0.0 now? Not got one but curious to know what I could do with one if I did get one...
EDIT: I see, the Fire Utility (debloat etc) only works on 5.4.0.0 ... and there is ONE report we can downgrade from 5.6.0.0 (not seen 5.6.0.1 report)
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thanks, it will... but can I ask why you need to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 from 5.4.0.1 and isnt the Fire 7 on 5.6.0.0 now? Not got one but curious to know what I could do with one if I did get one...
EDIT: I see, the Fire Utility (debloat etc) only works on 5.4.0.0 ... and there is ONE report we can downgrade from 5.6.0.0 (not seen 5.6.0.1 report)
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Typically, the earlier you can roll a device back to, the better chance of someone finding a vulnerability before it's patched by the developer. I wouldn't get your hopes up, for someone finding that vulnerability in 5.4.0.0 and up, but ya never know.
I just received my Fire 7 shipped with 5.4.0.0 in an orange box.
To do the first start with WLAN I put my mobile into Tethering with GSM only. Connected with the Phone via WLAN the login worked and I switched off the Tethering before the update was loaded and restarted the Fire -> My device is still on 5.4.0.0
May be this works for others as well. I now will try to run the top 5 and 6.
I'm wondering whether I can avoid a later update to a current version.
Is this for the HD8 (8" screen)? I just got it, trying to do it right BEFORE letting it connect to wifi... so dont even know my OS version.
blueblur1986 said:
Ok, I have a friend who won a Fire 7 running FireOS 5.4.0.1 from a raffle and wanted a bit less Amazon and a bit more Google, so through reading various threads, the following is the best I could do for him:
1. Download and Install Amazon Kindle/Fire drivers from Amazon Dev site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip
2. Download Fire 7th Generation OS 5.4.0.0 from https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...Uqo/update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin
3. Download Updated Fire Utility (includes ADB + other tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
3. Boot into recovery (Volume Down + Power at the same time), then select update over ADB with volume + enter
4. Using Fire Utility adb, sideload 5.4.0.0 using the command "adb sideload update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin"
5. Use Updated Fire Utility to Remove Amazon OTA, Remove Lockscreen ads, Remove Preloaded apps, and Install Google Services.
6. Optionally, also use Updated Fire Utility to Switch the Default Launcher to Nova Launcher.
Hopefully this will help someone new.
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Just to confirm, I've just done this on a 5.6.0.1 7th gen Fire (UK amazon bought) with no issues.
I'd already installed the google parts & linked my google account, & switched to Nova using Hijack, all which stayed after the downgrade (I didnt factory reset first). I did switch the internet access off on my router when I rebooted after the adb sideload downgrade step just in case it found an upgrade before I got the Fire Utility Tool connected to switch off OTA updates using that, which may be worth doing in all cases.
My Fire is now probably close to twice as fast as before now, staggering improvement.
I get unknown device KFAUWI when I connect a Fire 7 7th gen to a pc in recovery mode. ADB does not list the device. I also get unknown device MT65xx preloader when I connect in normal mode but is able to connect through adb.
Confirmed to work on US Fire 7 (7th-gen) w/5.6.0.0 as well!
FoxForceFive said:
Just to confirm, I've just done this on a 5.6.0.1 7th gen Fire (UK amazon bought) with no issues.
I'd already installed the google parts & linked my google account, & switched to Nova using Hijack, all which stayed after the downgrade (I didnt factory reset first). I did switch the internet access off on my router when I rebooted after the adb sideload downgrade step just in case it found an upgrade before I got the Fire Utility Tool connected to switch off OTA updates using that, which may be worth doing in all cases.
My Fire is now probably close to twice as fast as before now, staggering improvement.
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ADDITIONAL USE CASE/CONFIRMATION: Just did this on a 5.6.0.0 7th-gen Fire 7 (US).
My only issue was that adb didn't "see" the device when it was in recovery mode (i.e. just before the adb sideload). The device self-identified as KFAUWI, and Windows 7 couldn't find a device driver for that ID. I went into Device Manager and manually applied the "Android Composite ADB Device" driver, and all was well from there on out.
Yes, the device seems almost twice as fast.
Many thanks!
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digicube123 said:
I get unknown device KFAUWI when I connect a Fire 7 7th gen to a pc in recovery mode. ADB does not list the device. I also get unknown device MT65xx preloader when I connect in normal mode but is able to connect through adb.
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I got hit by this as well.
If you're running Windows, you should be able to open Device Manager (with the device connected in recovery mode) and find the KFAUWI device - you can then manually apply the "Android Composite ADB Interface" driver.
Once I did this, I was able to follow the remaining instructions with no problems. (My device is a US Fire 7, 7th-gen, was running 5.6.0.0)
I was able to remove the ads for free, so I guess I no longer need to do this since this is not a jailbreak.
digicube123 said:
I was able to remove the ads for free, so I guess I no longer need to do this since this is not a jailbreak.
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There's no need to to do it, but it dramatically improves the performance.
Gmail and Kindle Books app
Can anyone who has downgraded and debloated confirm that:
1) Can you reinstall the Kindle Book reader app from Google Play and get it to work?
Currently, on 5.6.0.0, if you let Google Play update the Amazon Kindle Book app, it quits working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/kindle-book-reader-force-closes-t3705821
2) Can you get Google Gmail (or the Google Inbox app) to work on it? Currently those apps fail on 5.6.0.0 (maybe due to Amazon blocking them vs not enough permissions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
Thanks!
Google Fire 7" gen7
blueblur1986 said:
Ok, I have a friend who won a Fire 7 running FireOS 5.4.0.1 from a raffle and wanted a bit less Amazon and a bit more Google, so through reading various threads, the following is the best I could do for him:
1. Download and Install Amazon Kindle/Fire drivers from Amazon Dev site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip
2. Download Fire 7th Generation OS 5.4.0.0 from https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...Uqo/update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin
3. Download Updated Fire Utility (includes ADB + other tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
3. Boot into recovery (Volume Down + Power at the same time), then select update over ADB with volume + enter
4. Using Fire Utility adb, sideload 5.4.0.0 using the command "adb sideload update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin"
5. Use Updated Fire Utility to Remove Amazon OTA, Remove Lockscreen ads, Remove Preloaded apps, and Install Google Services.
6. Optionally, also use Updated Fire Utility to Switch the Default Launcher to Nova Launcher.
Hopefully this will help someone new.
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Thanks to you I now have a great Google Fire 7" gen7 !!! :good: :good:
wcarlson40 said:
Can anyone who has downgraded and debloated confirm that:
1) Can you reinstall the Kindle Book reader app from Google Play and get it to work?
Currently, on 5.6.0.0, if you let Google Play update the Amazon Kindle Book app, it quits working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/kindle-book-reader-force-closes-t3705821
2) Can you get Google Gmail (or the Google Inbox app) to work on it? Currently those apps fail on 5.6.0.0 (maybe due to Amazon blocking them vs not enough permissions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
Thanks!
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Th kindle app is still there, I found it listed on es file Explorer but it on start, just hangs on 'syncing account'.
I'm sure there'd be a way to fix this (& the alexa app which also won't start at all), but I don't know it.
Gmail works fine once you manage to get it stay open long enough to get settings & disable 'auto download images in emails'.
The kindle & alexa app not working are annoying me, but this device was almost unusable before I debloated it so I'll live without them if I need to.
FoxForceFive said:
Th kindle app is still there, I found it listed on es file Explorer but it on start, just hangs on 'syncing account'.
I'm sure there'd be a way to fix this (& the alexa app which also won't start at all), but I don't know it.
Gmail works fine once you manage to get it stay open long enough to get settings & disable 'auto download images in emails'.
The kindle & alexa app not working are annoying me, but this device was almost unusable before I debloated it so I'll live without them if I need to.
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Both issues are likely a consequence of over aggressive "debloating". The processes doesn't actually uninstall apps/services; it neutralizes them while leaving the component installed. That effectively blocks any future updates/replacements regardless of source.
The solution is a factory reset followed by less aggressive debloating that leaves the Alexa and Kindle apps (plus any supporting services) alone.
wcarlson40 said:
Can anyone who has downgraded and debloated confirm that:
1) Can you reinstall the Kindle Book reader app from Google Play and get it to work?
Currently, on 5.6.0.0, if you let Google Play update the Amazon Kindle Book app, it quits working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/kindle-book-reader-force-closes-t3705821
2) Can you get Google Gmail (or the Google Inbox app) to work on it? Currently those apps fail on 5.6.0.0 (maybe due to Amazon blocking them vs not enough permissions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
Thanks!
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I edited the .bat file option 3 to the attached image. It allows Kindle, amazon video, magazines(news stand) to work and doesn't debloat those. In case you wanted a slightly different option. Just right click the bat file and select edit.
Need some help please....
I am trying to run the utility on my Fire 7 Gen 7.
I was able to get the software rolled back to 5.4.0 successfully.
When I try to run anything in the utility, I get an error that "The system cannot find the path specified".
I saw the other posts regarding the driver and updating it.
I have tried several drivers since this did not work.
I deleted them all, then reinstalled the drivers in the link above.
I still get the same error.
Any suggestions?
I am fairly new to the Android world (I'm an iOS guy but have done plenty of programming and am used to working on command prompts, etc.).
I have searched and spent several hours on this now, so it's time to wave the white flag and ask for help.
Thanks!
Edit the batch file to put your path in. I did that. There are many ways to fix that. Or run from DOS prompt? Dunno all. Edit worked for me.
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FoxForceFive said:
Just to confirm, I've just done this on a 5.6.0.1 7th gen Fire (UK amazon bought) with no issues.
I'd already installed the google parts & linked my google account, & switched to Nova using Hijack, all which stayed after the downgrade (I didnt factory reset first). I did switch the internet access off on my router when I rebooted after the adb sideload downgrade step just in case it found an upgrade before I got the Fire Utility Tool connected to switch off OTA updates using that, which may be worth doing in all cases.
My Fire is now probably close to twice as fast as before now, staggering improvement.
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On the forum link it says it's patched. Did you just use ADB on the 5.6 and ran it anyway and it worked? Trying to save some hassle from downgrading. Thanks.
MrDarkness96 said:
On the forum link it says it's patched. Did you just use ADB on the 5.6 and ran it anyway and it worked? Trying to save some hassle from downgrading. Thanks.
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Unless Amazon reverted changes introduced in FireOS 5.4.0.1 the underlying command(s) used by the script to 'disable' system apps no longer work. To date I have only seen one claim of success on FireOS 5.6.0.1. The poster may have been referencing unprotected apps which would still be removed.
Installed it today successfully, thank you! Works like a charm
Hi folks, I cant install an updated version of an apk on my fire hd8 2018. Always comes up not installed. I did manage to Install a beta version but it's too buggy. Trying to save the apps data too. About a year ago i side loaded playstore etc. Seems that amazon os update messed things up. I've used the amazon fire toolbox etc to try to help. This tool won't update google framework either. Wallpaper won't stay on nova launcher either. I'm at a loss. Could anyone please help as I'm at my wits end. Really just need this one apk to work. Thanks
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Hi folks, I cant install an updated version of an apk on my fire hd8 2018. Always comes up not installed. I did manage to Install a beta version but it's too buggy. Trying to save the apps data too. About a year ago i side loaded playstore etc. Seems that amazon os update messed things up. I've used the amazon fire toolbox etc to try to help. This tool won't update google framework either. Wallpaper won't stay on nova launcher either. I'm at a loss. Could anyone please help as I'm at my wits end. Really just need this one apk to work. Thanks
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Try it to reset your Fire tablet, bypass Amazon account registration (Do not register) and re-install Google API services from Fire toolbox
Want to try to root this (Follow the steps carefully) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...nlock-fire-hd-8-2018-karnak-amonet-3-t3963496
thanks I done this and keeping all stock