[ROOT][HOW TO] Install Google Play Store Noob (Simple) Version

prokennexusa · Dec 31, 2012

Factory Reset

Sn8kbordin said:
I had Play Store working before and I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 8.9".

What happened was my 4 year old niece tried using Kindle but she didn't know the pin so she just pressed and held some buttons. I think it was power button. After that Kindle took very long to start, asked me to login into Amazon again and all apps were gone. I think she factory reset it. The root stayed.

Does this method make it persistent or will I have to redo everything if it were to happen again? Maybe there could be something automated to get me back to where I am now with backing up and restoring or something.

Sn8kbordin,

This method does make it persistent since everything is placed in the /system/app folder. We are working on a simple How to: Backup and Restore the Kindle Noob (Simple) Version. Since it is involved, we need another 48 hours but look for it soon.

gitlygit · Jan 1, 2013

Great work! I am going to try on my wife's hd, wish me luck.

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prokennexusa · Jan 1, 2013

Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

gitlygit said:
Great work! I am going to try on my wife's hd, wish me luck.

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gitlygit,

Hey, there you are again! I just posted another reply regarding your question to purchase one.

It is nice that your wife has one, this will allow you to get a better feel of the Kindle before you

buy one. The only one that is close in the same price range is the Nexus 7 but the sound is

much better on the Kindle, so if you are a movie user, you will be happier with the Kindle.

If you get stuck, we are here from 10am to 10pm PST GMT -8. If you find yourself

backed into a corner, PM us we offer free phone support to everyone in the XDA

Community. Just FYI, we support every device in the market even though our primary

focus is on the Kindle at the moment. Good Luck, I am sure you will do fine.

alecjacobryan · Jan 1, 2013

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 successfully rooted and Googled!

You guys rock!! I have been trying unsuccessfully for three days to root my Kindle Fire HD with 8.9" display. For other novices like me here is the problem I was having with the driver:

The driver appeared to be installed fine. I could navigate to the SD card in the Kindle using explorer and the Kindle was listed in the device manager and listed with the appropriate driver. However, the Bin4ry v17 would not see the device (check using cmd prompt and navigating to "stuff\adb devices" it would not list the device. (I would also get a failure message every time I installed the driver from Amazon.) Using the cmd prompt (right click as an administrator to run cmd) I navigated to the driver installation file. DO NOT right click the driver file and run as administrator in Windows 7 explorer. This successfully installed the driver with no error message after installation of the Kindle driver. Follow the instructions in step A below. Carefully following the instructions in step B below to root the Kindle, I installed the driver a second time (in the same manner using cmd prompt) with the Kindle on and attached. Rebooted both. Now the Kindle was seen by Bin4ry software. I am using Windows 7 and did not any of the alternate drivers listed. The Amazon driver worked when installed in this manner.

Again for new guys like me to install the Amazon driver: 1) click windows start button, 2) in the "Search programs and files" box type "cmd" (don't hit enter or search), 3) the program "cmd.exe" should be listed at the top. Right click that and select "Run As Administrator"

I am so happy to have my Android apps again (used to have a Droid). So many of them that I use are not available in the Amazon store for the Kindle.

Although "Play Step 13 and 15" below did not specify moving those to the system\app folder and changing the permissions, I did it any way because the instruction for all the other files said to do that. I also did not do 'Play Step 16" to eliminate the Market requests. I'm not sure why I need to do that. Everything seems to work fine. If it's a problem I can always come back and do it.

Thanks again for putting this out there. I am VERY appreciative of the people that share their knowledge with the world.

prokennexusa · Jan 2, 2013

Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

alecjacobryan said:
You guys rock!! I have been trying unsuccessfully for three days to root my Kindle Fire HD with 8.9" display. For other novices like me here is the problem I was having with the driver:

The driver appeared to be installed fine. I could navigate to the SD card in the Kindle using explorer and the Kindle was listed in the device manager and listed with the appropriate driver. However, the Bin4ry v17 would not see the device (check using cmd prompt and navigating to "stuff\adb devices" it would not list the device. (I would also get a failure message every time I installed the driver from Amazon.) Using the cmd prompt (right click as an administrator to run cmd) I navigated to the driver installation file. DO NOT right click the driver file and run as administrator in Windows 7 explorer. This successfully installed the driver with no error message after installation of the Kindle driver. Follow the instructions in step A below. Carefully following the instructions in step B below to root the Kindle, I installed the driver a second time (in the same manner using cmd prompt) with the Kindle on and attached. Rebooted both. Now the Kindle was seen by Bin4ry software. I am using Windows 7 and did not any of the alternate drivers listed. The Amazon driver worked when installed in this manner.

Again for new guys like me to install the Amazon driver: 1) click windows start button, 2) in the "Search programs and files" box type "cmd" (don't hit enter or search), 3) the program "cmd.exe" should be listed at the top. Right click that and select "Run As Administrator"

I am so happy to have my Android apps again (used to have a Droid). So many of them that I use are not available in the Amazon store for the Kindle.

Although "Play Step 13 and 15" below did not specify moving those to the system\app folder and changing the permissions, I did it any way because the instruction for all the other files said to do that. I also did not do 'Play Step 16" to eliminate the Market requests. I'm not sure why I need to do that. Everything seems to work fine. If it's a problem I can always come back and do it.

Thanks again for putting this out there. I am VERY appreciative of the people that share their knowledge with the world.

alecjacobryan,

Thank you again for the kind comments.

Play Store Step 13 and 15 is Installing the Google Play Store Upgrades, normally an install is sufficient. It is only

necessary to move Vending.apk, then steps 13 and 15 upgrades the Vending.apk to the latest Google Play Store

Version 3.10.10 - if you are seeing 3.10.10 under Stetting, then what you did is OK, there should not be any

anomalies.

prokennexusa · Jan 2, 2013

Google Play Store "Suddely Stops" or Amazon Store still Default

To All -

There are a number of applications that automate the install of Google Play Store. We are finding a large

number of customers complaining that the Amazon Store remains the default store no matter what they do.

This is due to a old version of Google Play Store. Please go to our above response, there are instructions on

How to: Upgrade the Google Play Store. Also, if you open Google Play Store and it "Suddenly Stops" - this

is, in large part, the cause of a corrupt Vending.apk - go back to the beginning of this thread and follow the

How to: Install Google Play Store. Any other issues can be posted here, we usually respond in 1 to 3 hours.

We are here from 10am to 10pm PST GMT -8. If you have an emergency, see our Contact Information, our

number is listed with XDA Developers.

tipperbeanfad · Jan 2, 2013

As I posted in the first thread (dealing with root), I'm having issues with finding "system" directory, and because of this, I cannot move the .apk files in step three. Did something not extract correctly in the rooting process?

EDIT: I found it, but I'm having issues, as it's saying I cannot move the .apk files. :/

prokennexusa · Jan 2, 2013

Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

tipperbeanfad said:
As I posted in the first thread (dealing with root), I'm having issues with finding "system" directory, and because of this, I cannot move the .apk files in step three. Did something not extract correctly in the rooting process?

tipperbeanfad,

I am sorry if we missed your request. If we do not respond in 1 hour, send us a PM.

When you installed ES File Explorer, did you go into "Root Settings" and check

all the options? Did you get a Superuser Pop up asking to "Allow" Root Access?

If you are using Root Explorer, did you press on the "Mount RW" on the upper

Right side of the application? How to navigate, to this point when using ES

File Explorer, is to notice at the top of ES File Explorer, do you see /sdcard/?

If yes, press Up once, you should now see "local /" at the top. Now click on

the system folder, you should now see "local /system/". Now click on

the apps folder, you should now see "local /system/apps". Did this help?

If not, send us a PM with your contact number and time range to call.

daffy4u · Jan 3, 2013

Super-Easy! Another excellent tutorial!

prokennexusa · Jan 3, 2013

Follow Up - Feedback

daffy4u said:
Super-Easy! Another excellent tutorial!

daffy4u,

Thank you for the feedback and the kind words. We are grateful that we can

help you in making the Kindle Fire a better tablet. Take care.

gnahc79 · Jan 3, 2013

I'm Kindle noob, but familiar w/ Android and linux. WIll applying all of these changes cause any problems when Amazon pushes out an update? It seems like for a rooted device the update applies successfully and you just lose root. Hopefully it's the same when enabling Google Play. I just rooted my KFHD and did a manual transfer of some saved games into /data/data successfully. Lots of good info here!

prokennexusa · Jan 3, 2013

Google Play with Amazon Store

gnahc79 said:
I'm Kindle noob, but familiar w/ Android and linux. WIll applying all of these changes cause any problems when Amazon pushes out an update? It seems like for a rooted device the update applies successfully and you just lose root. Hopefully it's the same when enabling Google Play. I just rooted my KFHD and did a manual transfer of some saved games into /data/data successfully. Lots of good info here!

gnahc79,

Great question. No, if you do not move otacerts.zip there will be no effects on the updates. The

primary concern is that Amazon will eventually attempt to completely lock down the ability to

Root. Let's face it, even if the lock down the Kindle, we will find a way to Root the device! When

you enable Google Play and Install a new Launcher, the old interface and apps remain 100%

functional and intact. Google Play Store and Amazon Store commingle well together, no issues

or problems with either application.

gnahc79 · Jan 3, 2013

thanks for the info. My concern is the moving of MarketIntentProxy.apk outside of system/app. My concern is if the Amazon update does some sort of sanity/system check on /system/app and errors out with either an error message (ok) or soft brick (not as ok

). From my experience with Android phones I've seen that messing with stock apps can cause a warning+failed update or soft brick.

prokennexusa · Jan 3, 2013

Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

gnahc79 said:
thanks for the info. My concern is the moving of MarketIntentProxy.apk outside of system/app. My concern is if the Amazon update does some sort of sanity/system check on /system/app and errors out with either an error message (ok) or soft brick (not as ok ). From my experience with Android phones I've seen that messing with stock apps can cause a warning+failed update or soft brick.

gnahc79,

Just FYI. All our guides have been tested on over 20 Kindle Fires and we wait for 90 days before

posting these guides. This virtually eliminates bugs and problems. Having said this, you can

be 100% assured that moving the MarketIntentProxy.apk to /sdcard/Download has no short term

or long term issues on the OS or other applications. We take the time to look at scripts and programs

that may attempt to call the MarketIntentProxy.apk service and suddenly "Stop!". Again, do not

worry, we do enormous amount of testing on every modification. So you may proceed with

absolute assurance, just follow the steps closely. If you do find yourself backed into a corner

due to a mistake we offer free unlimited support to the entire XDA Community, this includes

phone support if needed.

gnahc79 · Jan 3, 2013

Awesome and great instructions! Only hiccup was the Facebook app installed from Amazon app store was force closing immediately after installing google play. Uninstall fb and reinstall from google play seems to fix that. Also I realized that none of the apps installed from Google Play are available in Free Time since Free Time only looks up apps in the Amazon app store. I have 1-2 reading apps from google play (not available in the amazon app store) that I want enabled in Free Time for my son. Very minor issue

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prokennexusa · Jan 4, 2013

Google Play with Amazon Store

gnahc79 said:
Awesome and great instructions! Only hiccup was the Facebook app installed from Amazon app store was force closing immediately after installing google play. Uninstall fb and reinstall from google play seems to fix that. Also I realized that none of the apps installed from Google Play are available in Free Time since Free Time only looks up apps in the Amazon app store. I have 1-2 reading apps from google play (not available in the amazon app store) that I want enabled in Free Time for my son. Very minor issue .

gnahc79,

Yes, sometimes there are corrupt downloads, it is great that you made the decision to remove and

reinstall, this solves the problem most of the time, as you saw. Free Time will probability not allow

Google Play Store items to be enabled since there is a backdoor agreement with Amazon Store

and Google Play, so they have probably locked down this capability. I am still willing to spend time

and research then test the scenario. I would need the name of the items to be able to create your

scenario. Just let me know.

evil_ryu · Jan 4, 2013

:good:

hakunamatata · Jan 4, 2013

I'm in a similar situation. I've bought quite a few books and educational games from play store and would like to enable them through freetime.

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th3lawmak3r76 · Jan 4, 2013

Wonderfully simple! i love it! thank you for this!

ecorbizzle · Jan 4, 2013

Help

Ok I am not sure what I am doing wrong but I've tried to get google play store on my phone for days and have spent hours and hours trying different methods. I have tried everything from going into applications and clearing data on the apps installed, I have used all the of the links provided however whenever I try to open google play store it says "Google Account Manager has stopped", On previous attemps I could get google play to start working but then it would immediately crash and say "Google Play Store has stopped" I've rebooted and reset to factory defaults so many times now I'm about to give up. Not sure what is going wrong I have followed all instructions to a tee, with the help of other posts on this forum as well, I'm familiar with computers and have worked with linux and command line before, and have even jailbroken my iphone before so this is not something I am new at but it seems like there is not enough information for what I'm trying to do. I feel as though it is not impossible though because other people with the same exact model and update as me have completed this. I have a 7" Kindle Fire HD running 7.2.3. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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