[HOW-TO] Install Google Play Store (Fire OS 5.X) (No Root/PC/ADB)

Gilly10 · Oct 24, 2016

This's just a quick guide on how to get the Google Play Store installed on the latest Fire OS 5 for Amazon Fire tablets with no Root, PC or ADB required.

This should work on any Amazon Fire tablet released from 2014 onwards (4th Generation and above) that's running Fire OS 5.X.

NOTE (1): To install the required APKs, you may need a file manager from the Amazon Appstore, I used TOTAL COMMANDER - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H4IHJ8M/

With later versions of Fire OS or SILK, you can just tap the download notifications as and when you download the APKs or use SILKs download manager, removing the need for the above file manager.

NOTE (2): You'll also need to enable 'Apps from Unknown Sources' found under Settings > Security of the Fire OS.

Now simply download the 4 APK files below using the stock web browser, SILK and install them in that same order, then POWER OFF and RESTART your tablet and afterwards open up the Google Play Store and log in with your Google account:

1. Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...unt-manager-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/

2. Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-framework-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/

3. Google Play Services 11.5.09 (230-164803921)
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...s-11-5-09-230-164803921-android-apk-download/

4. Google Play Store 8.3.41.U-all [0] [FP] 170066753
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...41-u-all-0-fp-170066753-android-apk-download/

In future, the Google Play Store and Google Play Services apps will auto update themselves in the background.

Villimies · Oct 31, 2016

How to install? (Sorry, newcomer!)

I have downloaded the 4 APKs mentioned, but what is the procedere to install them?

sd_shadow · Oct 31, 2016

Villimies said:
I have downloaded the 4 APKs mentioned, but what is the procedere to install them?

use a file manager to open/install them
try es file manager or root browser both are available at akp mirror

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---------- Post added at 08:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 PM ----------

download the apps, when complete you can tap on the notification, you will have an option to install
be sure to allow unknown sources in settings before downloading apps

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Edit: stay away from ES File Manager, it was sold, and new owners have packed it full of junkware
there are several other great file managers
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/neatbytes/solid-explorer-beta/
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jrummy-apps-inc/root-browser/
among others

Villimies · Nov 2, 2016

Tnx for your assistance sd-shadow. All working perfect meanwhile!:laugh:

ulevi · Nov 3, 2016

Gilly10 said:
I take no credit for this, I'm just simply creating a quick and simple post (mainly for ease and future reference for myself) to get the Google Play Store installed on the latest Fire OS 5.3.1.1 with no root or ADB required.

All you have to do is download and install these 4 APKs below and login with your Google account, that's it:

Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...unt-manager-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/

Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-framework-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/

Google Play Services 9.8.77 (230-135396225)
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...es-9-8-77-230-135396225-android-apk-download/

Google Play Store 7.0.17.H-all [0]
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-0-17-h-all-0-release/

NOTE: This was all done on a Amazon Fire 8, 6th Gen. device.

Are those the prerequisites for Google play store? i have android system in my car multimedia. it does not have the google play store in it, and when i tried to install it (only google play store) it won't lunch and crash..
so i understand it needs all the 3 apk's in addition..
the version of android i have in my car is 4.4.2 - will the above apk version fit? or do i need different version?

DB126 · Nov 3, 2016

ulevi said:
Are those the prerequisites for Google play store? i have android system in my car multimedia. it does not have the google play store in it, and when i tried to install it (only google play store) it won't lunch and crash..
so i understand it needs all the 3 apk's in addition..
the version of android i have in my car is 4.4.2 - will the above apk version fit? or do i need different version?

Off topic question (does not pertain to device) - you'll need to ask your question elsewhere. And yes, different versions are needed depending on device type, capabilities and Android build.

ClintE1956 · Nov 3, 2016

I had to install latest Play Store version to get it all running on our Kindle Fire (think it's 5th gen). Version recommended above just went back to home screen.

Is there any way to get multiple Google accounts working using this method? I have a couple accounts that I need to have on devices for various reasons.

Excellent work!

sd_shadow · Nov 4, 2016

ClintE1956 said:
I had to install latest Play Store version to get it all running on our Kindle Fire (think it's 5th gen). Version recommended above just went back to home screen.

Is there any way to get multiple Google accounts working using this method? I have a couple accounts that I need to have on devices for various reasons.

Excellent work!

Gmail app allows adding multiple accounts, then they will be accessable by other apps

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ClintE1956 · Nov 5, 2016

sd_shadow said:
Gmail app allows adding multiple accounts, then they will be accessable by other apps

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Works great!

Thanks for all your help, very much appreciated!

allup · Nov 14, 2016

Will I be able to update my iOS with these four apks downloaded? Also can I root down the road of I choose too? So far everything working y the way! Thamks

sd_shadow · Nov 14, 2016

allup said:
Will I be able to update my iOS with these four apks downloaded? Also can I root down the road of I choose too? So far everything working y the way! Thamks

ios is Apple...
FireOS yes you can update, Google framework will remain
root after updating, unlikely, at least right away

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tamishan · Nov 15, 2016

Thank you. Google Play Services on my Kindle Fire crashed and wouldn't allow me to access any Google Apps including Chrome, Gmail etc.. The message indicated that the apps wouldn't work unless an updated version of Google Play Services was installed and it seemed like the update wouldn't go through. I reset my Kindle to factory settings and followed your instructions and it seems great so far...not asking for a Google Play Services update. Thank you again Gilly10.

redr1bbon · Nov 16, 2016

sd_shadow said:
ios is Apple...
FireOS yes you can update, Google framework will remain
root after updating, unlikely, at least right away

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Hi, so you can update FireOS. But what about the google framework? Does it get updated automatically? Or if a new versione will be released, do you need to unistall the 4 apk first, and than install a newer version of the 4 apk?

doodlydood · Nov 16, 2016

Seems this method is no longer functioning. Applications are not searchable - only the webview application comes up on search results. When I search for my previously downloaded applications, they come up, but state that the administrator has not given me permission to install this item.

Furthermore it is the Google Play store for Work?

Any thoughts? This is happening on 3x Kindle Fire HD 8 devices, all of which worked previously. Running 5.3.1.1.

DB126 · Nov 16, 2016

doodlydood said:
Seems this method is no longer functioning. Applications are not searchable - only the webview application comes up on search results. When I search for my previously downloaded applications, they come up, but state that the administrator has not given me permission to install this item.

Furthermore it is the Google Play store for Work?

Any thoughts? This is happening on 3x Kindle Fire HD 8 devices, all of which worked previously. Running 5.3.1.1.

Wrong forum; post questions about HD8/10 devices here -> http://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10

cellhead · Nov 17, 2016

Working great, thanks!

Sal R. · Nov 22, 2016

Worked great on 6th gen 5.3.2.

Thanks!

trainluvr · Nov 23, 2016

I keep getting a Parsing error when I try to install the first .apk file. Kindle Fire HD 8.9

tantricsybarite · Nov 23, 2016

I have Kindle fire 8.9. I've downloaded the apps but every time I try installing the first one, "Account manage" I get a "parse error." Do I need different files for my device or am I just doing something wrong?

sd_shadow · Nov 24, 2016

tantricsybarite said:
I have Kindle fire 8.9. I've downloaded the apps but every time I try installing the first one, "Account manage" I get a "parse error." Do I need different files for my device or am I just doing something wrong?

parsing errors occur for a few different reasons
possibly one of these, but not limited to

app is not compatible with the os version
not much you can do about that other than try an older version of the app

there is a problem with the package installer
try wiping installer app data

some kind of caching error, or another app causing install failure
try a factory reset and/or flash firmware with adb sideload in recovery

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