[ROOT][HOW TO] Install Google Apps with Speech Recognition Noob (Simple) Version

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Kindle Fire HD and 2 USB Host

Good morning Chris,

I do infact have the USB Keyboard for my Kindle Fire. My Kindle came equipped with WiFi but not Bluetooth. I guess one of the major challenges is getting the Kindle to recognize the USB Keyboard via the Micro USB port. Just for clarification, are you working on a solution to recognize the Keyboard via the WiFi since I do not have Bluetooth?:confused: At any rate, your efforts continue to be very much appreciated! Keep up the excellent work.:good:

keyleroy,

So our memory did serve us correctly, wow that is rare for us.

What we are trying to do is enable the Mini USB Plug as a USB Host allowing people to use External devices on the Kindle.
 
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...and there was much rejoicing.

The crippleware shall be made WHOLE!

(CRANKS UP "HALLELUJAH" BY LEONARD COHEN)

Lol I like your description, I too wish we could use otg on the kindle, would be great for me and movie watching, plug in my 1tb usb drive and have every movie and episode I've gotten so far able to be watched.

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Install Google Apps with Speech Recognition Noob (Simple) Version

...and there was much rejoicing.

The crippleware shall be made WHOLE!

(CRANKS UP "HALLELUJAH" BY LEONARD COHEN)

BELASCO,

Good song.

OK, now to the new release: Official Major Release Dated 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev 4.2.22-

Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide RunMe Update (Included With The Above Packages): RunMe.zip

Make sure the PC has the latest version of Java SE: Java SE Development Kit 7u13

Our software has an option to wipe the Dalvik Cache and user data. Let us know if there are any errors during the installation
 

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Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide MAJOR UPDATE 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev4.2.22

Lol I like your description, I too wish we could use otg on the kindle, would be great for me and movie watching, plug in my 1tb usb drive and have every movie and episode I've gotten so far able to be watched.

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk HD

point99trash2011,

Maybe one day we will make this a reality.

OK, now to the new release: Official Major Release Dated 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev 4.2.22-

Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide RunMe Update (Included With The Above Packages): RunMe.zip

Make sure the PC has the latest version of Java SE: Java SE Development Kit 7u13

Our software has an option to wipe the Dalvik Cache and user data. Let us know if there are any errors during the installation
 

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Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide MAJOR UPDATE 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev4.2.22

It's just a matter of time!:cyclops:

keyleroy,

That is exactly what we said!

We have 26 functions at the moment in our software, the software is growing at a rate of 1 to 2 options a day.

OK, now to the new release: Official Major Release Dated 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev 4.2.22-

Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide RunMe Update (Included With The Above Packages): RunMe.zip

Make sure the PC has the latest version of Java SE: Java SE Development Kit 7u13

Our software has an option to wipe the Dalvik Cache and user data. Let us know if there are any errors during the installation
 

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Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide MAJOR UPDATE 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev4.2.22

Did you ever manage to get Google Calendar working correctly on the new development system you were going to set up?

CheriePie,

We got is working with our new software which automates the entire operation. Check it out when you have a moment:

We have 26 functions at the moment in our software, the software is growing at a rate of 1 to 2 options a day.

OK, now to the new release: Official Major Release Dated 02/14/2013 at 21:48 Rev 4.2.22-

Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Optimized Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide RunMe Update (Included With The Above Packages): RunMe.zip

Make sure the PC has the latest version of Java SE: Java SE Development Kit 7u13

Our software has an option to wipe the Dalvik Cache and user data. Let us know if there are any errors during the installation
 
Hi Chris! Thanks for your reply.
Okay I'll check it out the new software. The problem I have with a fully automated solution is that there's several things I don't want it to install or change. For example, I have the paid version of SuperSU Pro so I have already uninstalled Superuser on my Kindle and have SuperSU as my daily driver. An automated tool is going to undo that on me. Also, I do NOT want Google Maps and all the extra overhead it comes with installed on my tablet. So why should I go through the hassle of installing it only to remove it after, and having it possibly leave remnants of itself in my system. Now if your software were to allow me to choose a setup at the beginning, where I could selectively disable the items I don't want, I think that could be more to my liking.

That said, I'm willing to give it a try anyway and am downloading the 64-bit version now (though it seems to be taking forever for some reason). I'll see if I"m able to use it just to handle all the Gmail/Calendar/Contacts side of things, without touching any of the other parts of my system. Gmail is working great but I don't mind futzing around with it if it means getting Calendar to work properly. :)
 
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Install Google Apps with Speech Recognition Noob (Simple) Version

Hi Chris! Thanks for your reply.
Okay I'll check it out the new software. The problem I have with a fully automated solution is that there's several things I don't want it to install or change. For example, I have the paid version of SuperSU Pro so I have already uninstalled Superuser on my Kindle and have SuperSU as my daily driver. An automated tool is going to undo that on me. Also, I do NOT want Google Maps and all the extra overhead it comes with installed on my tablet, EVER!! So why should I go through the hassle of installing it only to remove it after, and having it possibly leave remnants of itself in my system. Now if your software were to allow me to choose a setup at the beginning, where I could selectively disable the items I don't want, I think that could be more to my liking.

That said, I'm willing to give it a try anyway and am downloading the 64-bit version now (though it seems to be taking forever for some reason). I'll see if I"m able to use it just to handle all the Gmail/Calendar/Contacts side of things, without touching any of the other parts of my system. Gmail is working great but I don't mind futzing around with it if it means getting Calendar to work properly. :)

CheriePie,

This is what we recommend.

Since the automated install has been drilled down to perfection and all the apps are of the latest revision, we recommend you use the tool to install the apps, then you simply remove the ones you do not want, in the end you will have a functioning calendar since we know the automated process installs 100% working calendar.

I feel the automated install is the best method since you get 100% working apps, then you slowly remove the ones you no longer want, always going back to the calendar to make sure what you have removed does not break the calendar. We initially were going to do a selective install but after seeing many broken apps we decided, let's install all the apps and let the end user decide what they will not use, allowing the end user the power to remove anything.

If the calendar is not critical then it really does not matter and I can see why you would not want to go down the road with the automated install.
 
CheriePie,

This is what we recommend.

Since the automated install has been drilled down to perfection and all the apps are of the latest revision, we recommend you use the tool to install the apps, then you simply remove the ones you do not want, in the end you will have a functioning calendar since we know the automated process installs 100% working calendar.

I feel the automated install is the best method since you get 100% working apps, then you slowly remove the ones you no longer want, always going back to the calendar to make sure what you have removed does not break the calendar. We initially were going to do a selective install but after seeing many broken apps we decided, let's install all the apps and let the end user decide what they will not use, allowing the end user the power to remove anything.

If the calendar is not critical then it really does not matter and I can see why you would not want to go down the road with the automated install.

Hi Chris!
Okay I launched up KFFirstAide64 and see that indeed the menu (nice job!) offers the option to do several of these tasks individually. So I should only need to visit #23 Install Signed ICS Google Applications, correct? (Of course I'd already verified adb comm, doing so even b4 launching FA with the adb devices command. Though I see there's a separate option to verify that as well which I also tested. Again, nice job that you broke all this out and made the menu easy enough to understand without being too convoluted. :good:

I've already removed the GoogleCalendar.apk in /system/app that I had put there manually from the Google Play version. Should I also remove the Gmail_4.0.5.apk in there as well? GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk or GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk? And possibly even Clear Data on any or all of the Google services like AccountAndSyncSettings? And rebooting after all that of course. my Play store should still be operational and Gallery, and I don't mind futzing with my gmail since that's way easy to set up anyway.

So I won't finish this up tonight anyway since I have other things I need to do, but that'll give you a chance to reply ;) and me a chance to remove some of those files, clear settings, etc.


PS i assume renaming platform-tools to platform-tools-temp while the util is running is sufficent for disabling the android sdk, at least for purposes of this app, right?

pps I'll be busy at an (in-town) con this weekend so take your time, enjoy the weekend, etc. I prob won't have a chance to get back to doing anything with this till mon at the earliest.
 
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Hello I used the automated install and i dont see my calender should i run it again further more my google maps local navigations or latitude keep waiting for location services and this does not work i tried the dolphin browser approach that does not work and it seems now my other apps from the amazon store such as the weather channel app cant find my location. any suggestions?
 

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dropbox account suspended

the dropbox account being used to distribute the ICS google apps files has been suspended. can someone supply an alternate download mirror? thanks.
 

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To All-

I am back after a long bout of health issues. I have changed everything, my diet to my lifestyle.

I am really sorry for the people caught in the cross fire of my health, I will make it up to you over time.

I will begin to reply, slowly! Be patient. Those who have devices in my possession will be repaired in the next month, sorry for the delay but I was unable to do anything over the last months.

Best Regards,

Chris Bryant
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Ok so im trying to install google aps and am so confused at the moment i tried to do it using your procedure step 23 and seemed to get things all messed up because i think i had some installed a head of time i tried to do it again and messed up even more then i tried the tuturial and further screwed things up so i have restored my rooted kindle hd 8.9 from back up and all i have installed now is google play store super su and esfile explorer i want to try again the automated process but have a couple questions since this a year old procedure will it load the newest updated apps or is there a more up to date procedure and also my end result is to have the google aps installed with speech recognition. Thanks for all you guys do your hard work is greatly appreciated by so many of us. Larry
 

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    This is part of our new NOOB Series. This one is How to: Install Ice Cream Sandwich Google Applications with Speech Recognition Software Noob (Easy) Version

    These step-by-step instructions will take about 45 Minutes to 1 Hour. Do it when you are fresh not when you are tired since there is a lot to this upgrade.

    All Applications were tested on the Kindle Fire HD 7" and are verified to work.

    Prerequisites:
    1. Competed How To: 7" Kindle Fire HD Root - Noob (Simple) Version http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069117

    Preferred Method (Automatic Installation):

    ICS Google Apps Step 1: Download Kindle Fire First Aide: Windows 32-bit Version Or Windows 64-bit Version

    ICS Google Apps Step 2: Extract KFFirstAide.zip to C:\KFFirstAide - please remove the 32 or 64 at the end of the folder created by Winzip or 7-Zip

    ICS Google Apps Step 3: With your mouse, open the C:\KFFirstAide contents by double mouse clicking the C:\KFFirstAide folder

    ICS Google Apps Step 4: Find the RunMe.bat file. Right Hand Mouse click on RunMe.bat, select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat.

    ICS Google Apps Step 5: Find the RunMe Shortcut on your desktop, select it by left mouse click over the icon, then while on the icon choose Right Hand mouse click, select Properties.

    ICS Google Apps Step 6: This will display the RunMe properties. Select the General Tab, change the top name to KF First Aide. Then click on the Shortcut tab, click on Advanced. Check 'Run as Administrator', click OK, then click Apply, then click OK. All windows should be closed.

    ICS Google Apps Step 7: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.

    ICS Google Apps Step 8: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:

    Code:
    ;C:\KFFirstAide

    Note: Do Not forget the semi-colon before the C:\KFFirstAide

    ICS Google Apps Step 9: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to disable OTA.

    ICS Google Apps Step 10: Please check the Kindle under More + > Security - make sure ADB is ON. Leave it disconnected from USB.

    ICS Google Apps Step 11: Launch Kindle Fire First Aide, if the ADB Driver is not installed, use Option 12 to Install the ADB Driver

    ICS Google Apps Step 12: Make sure the Kindle is turned ON, plugged into the Computer USB and ready. Select Option 23 to Disable Install Google Apps.

    ICS Google Apps Step 13: That is it! Google Apps is now installed, you may close the software.

    Alternative Method (Manual Method):

    ICS Google Apps Step 1: Download ICS Google Applications to your desktop

    ICS Google Apps Step 2: Extract google_apps.zip to your Desktop as google_apps

    ICS Google Apps Step 3: Plug in the Kindle to USB, wait for the Kindle Internal Drive to mount

    ICS Google Apps Step 4: Using Windows Explorer, move google_apps to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download

    ICS Google Apps Step 5: Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, copy ONLY 24 (NOT ALL 38) of the following apk's from /sdcard/google_apps to /system/app

    Note: There are 38 apk's in the google_apps folder. Be careful, only copy the 25 noted below.

    Move to /system/app/:

    1. ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
    2. FaceLock.apk
    3. GalleryGoogle.apk
    4. GenieWidget.apk
    5. Gmail.apk
    6. GoogleBackupTransport.apk
    7. GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
    8. GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
    9. GoogleCurrents.apk
    10. GoogleFeedback.apk
    11. GoogleMaps.apk
    12. GooglePartnerSetup.apk
    13. GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
    14. GoogleStreetView.apk
    15. GoogleTTS.apk
    16. MarketUpdater.apk
    17. MediaUploader.apk
    18. NetworkLocation.apk
    19. OneTimeInitializer.apk
    20. SetupWizard.apk
    21. UniversalSearch.apk
    22. VoiceSearch.apk
    23. YoutubeHD.apk
    24. Talk.apk
    25. Term.apk

    DO NOT Move to /system/app, just perform the install as noted below:

    26. Chrome.apk
    27. Drive_1.1.4.12.apk
    28. Earth_6.2.apk

    ICS Google Apps Step 6: Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, change permissions on all 24 above apk's in /system/app by Long Pressing each apk. Change each apk permission to: User: Read Write Group: Read Other: Read

    ICS Google Apps Step 7: Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, click on Chrome.apk, Drive_1.1.4.12.apk and Earth_6.2.apk to install each apk. It is no loner necissary to install 1-25, you only need to perform an install on 26-28.

    ICS Google Apps Step 8: Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, copy 10 of the following lib's from /sdcard/google_apps/lib to /system/lib:

    1. libfacelock_jni.so
    2. libfilterpack_facedetect.so
    3. libflint_engine_jni_api.so
    4. libfrsdk.so
    5. libgcomm_jni.so
    6. libpicowrapper.so
    7. libspeexwrapper.so
    8. libvideochat_jni.so
    9. libvideochat_stabilize.so
    10. libvoicesearch.so

    ICS Google Apps Step 9: Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, change permissions on all 10 above lib's in /system/lib by Long Pressing each lib. Change each lib permission to: User: Read Write Group: Read Other: Read

    ICS Google Apps Step 10: Reboot the Kindle. The Kindle will take about 2 minutes "wait your Kindle is Upgrading".

    ICS Google Apps Step 11: Now go into Apps, you will see a new Icon named Search. Launch Search, then click on the little Microphone, speak clearly (I used the word Test).

    ICS Google Apps Step 12: The Search application will next ask you which browser do you want to use to display the results (I use Dolphin). Then just like that, your new journey begins! Voice Search is supported in some (not all) of the Google Apps.

    ICS Google Apps Step 13: Go to Apps. Open Google Earth, wait 60 Seconds. Close Google Earth. Now Open Google Earth again (this allows all the required services to start). You may now use the Search, type in "Space Needle" Click on Search. Wala, cool eh?

    Note: This version of Google Earth does not support Voice Search. Soon to come...we will post immediately when we get the update.

    ICS Google Apps Step 14: Go to Apps. Open YouTube HD. Sign into Google, if you are not already signed in.

    ICS Google Apps Step 15: Go to Apps. Open to test Google Calendar, Chrome, Currents, Earth, Gallery, Gmail, Latitude, Local, Maps, Navigation, Photos, Search, Voice, YouTube HD and Talk

    ICS Google Apps Step 16: Download the Google Chrome update here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk Save it to your desktop

    ICS Google Apps Step 17: Plug the Kindle into USB. Using Windows Explorer, move Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk from your desktop to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download/Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk

    ICS Google Apps Step 18: Now go to your Kindle, using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, navigate to /sdcard/download

    ICS Google Apps Step 19: Next select the Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk file in /sdcard/Download and choose Install

    ICS Google Apps Step 20: If there is a warning regarding replacing Chrome, select OK

    ICS Google Apps Step 21: Press Install and allow the application to upgrade

    ICS Google Apps Step 22: That is it, Chrome is now upgraded to Version 18.0.1025308

    ICS Google Apps Step 23: Next Open up Google Play Store, Search for "AVC (Alice)", here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yourapp24.android.tools.alice_lite&hl=en

    ICS Google Apps Step 24: Choose to Install AVC (Alice), Google Play Store will then Download and Install AVC (Alice). This is a full blown Speech Recognition Software, it will even have a conversation with you!

    ICS Google Apps Step 25: After you test the features we highly recommend that you upgrade to AVC (Alice) Pro, here is a link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yourapp24.android.tools.aivc

    ICS Google Apps Step 26: Finally, using Google Play Search for Alarm Clock Plus, here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vp.alarmClockPlusDock

    ICS Google Apps Step 27: Choose to install Alarm Clock Plus, Google Play Store will then Download and Install Alarm Clock Plus

    ICS Google Apps Step 28: That is it! You may now use Voice to navigate Chrome as well as over 50 other TTS Functions.

    Note: Since we installed the Bookmarks Sync Adapter, you may logon to Chrome and sync your desktop Bookmarks to the Kindle.

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    Terminal Emulator

    Terminal emulator isn't working. Is this a common issue or did I miss a step?

    Krsmqn,

    No this may be a problem with my instructions. Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer Go into /system/apps, find Term.apk

    Click to Open Term.apk, choose Install

    If you see an error, click OK to overwrite

    Click Install and let the program finish installing.

    Did that take care of the issue?
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    Google Apps ICS (Signed) - Talk and Earth Fail to Start

    Hello,

    Followed the steps, but google earth and talk both show a message of stopped.
    Google earth works right after install, using the open option.
    When launched from the app drawer, it only show the stopped message.
    The other apps seem to be working. Any suggestions?

    Thanks.

    Did you reboot the Kindle?

    1) Try this, move Talk.apk and Earth.apk back to /sdcard/Download/
    2) Now try to reinstall Talk and Earth never moving it back to the /system/app folder. Just perform the install.

    Do they open now?
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    Google Play Store Error 491

    Ok. Thank You firstly.

    Play store still not downloading (same error) and about half the apps didn't install.

    Edit: error code 491

    OK, sorry for the delay, we have been busy today. Getting to your issue

    Error 491 is a communications error. I suspect GoogleServicesFramework.apk

    is broken. Please go back to How to: Install Google Play Noob (Simple) Version and perform the complete install again.

    It is better to replace these 4 files rather than spend hours trying to figure

    out which one is broken. If you perform the steps, you will get Google Play

    to function again. If you can not get it to work, PM us, we offer free

    support to everyone in the XDA Community.
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    Google Chrome Update Version 18.0.1025308

    following your instructions is just big pleasure for a big noob like me! i would like to tell ya that mission completed! :)

    We just uploaded an update. Google Chrome has been updated from Google Chrome Bata to Google Chrome Version 18.0.1025308.

    Just download Google Chrome Update here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk

    Save it to your desktop.

    Using Windows Explorer, move Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk from your desktop to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download

    Using either ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, go to /sdcard/Download/Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk

    Next, click on the file Chrome_18.0.1025308.apk and choose Install

    If there is a warning about replacing Chrome, click OK. Then choose to Install it. Thant is it, Chrome is now upgraded.

    Brodal,

    Thank you VERY much for the feedback. We are truly honored to be a part of the XDA Developer Community and be able to freely give back what has been freely given to us.

    Knowledge is power and we believe in sharing what we learn. Feedback means a lot to us and motivates us to create new "How to" in the Noob Series.

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