Google Play Store apk crashes on startup - Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I just installed google play store from an apk file on this website, and it crashes immediately upon startup (e.g. i downloaded it, installed, hit open, and it kicked me back to the browser page where i originally downloaded it). It flashes up on the screen briefly. I tried this with a few different versions of the apk (4.0.25, 3.10.17), but all had the same result.
I looked at androidandme.com/ thread /play-store-crashing-instantly/ and one guy in the comments had a fix that i can't find in my settings:
"here’s the fix:
settings>>application manager>> all tab>>
scroll to the bottom
you’ll notice google/downloads is disabled
enable it."
any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks,
siudan
(FYI: running kindle fire with CM10.1 Jelly bean 4.2.2)

I'd say you don't have google apps (gapps) installed. Do you? Here's the gapps zip file for android 4.2.2. http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip download, reboot recovery, and flash. Enjoy.

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[Q] Kindle FIre and Google Play Store

When Amazon updated to 6.3 my Kindle Fire had to be rooted again. This time, although I have the Google Play Store app, when I launch it, the following message appears: "You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one now?" When either Yes or No is selected, the app force closes.
Tried unrooting and re-rooting, rebooting, but nothing works.
Hope someone out there can help, please.
LanQiao said:
When Amazon updated to 6.3 my Kindle Fire had to be rooted again. This time, although I have the Google Play Store app, when I launch it, the following message appears: "You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one now?" When either Yes or No is selected, the app force closes.
Tried unrooting and re-rooting, rebooting, but nothing works.
Hope someone out there can help, please.
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Install GoogleServicesFramework.apk and this should stop happening. You can extract it from the GB (GingerBread) GoogleApps zip file. I always put that .apk into /system/app, but that may not be necessary (not sure on that). Just try installing the gsf apk and see if it works -- I personally would also reinstall the market at this point (Vending.apk). If this doesn't work, you will probably have to get into adb and push the .apks to /system/app while in recovery. Then, you can work your way to them with a file explorer that can get into root (ES File Explorer works) and install both .apks by simply tapping them.
Kindle Fire and Google Play Store
Thank you very much for your response. Will try and let you know if I was successful.
This worked!! I have a different problem now where my Kindle cannot connect to the Tootle server.
The error response is that my phone is not provisioned for data services.
Any suggestions?
Thanks again.
Sorry - autocorrect...should be Google server
i would recommend flashing modacos rom if you want a smooth bugless stock amazon experience.. not trying to be an ad, but just saying.
It seems to have been a server problem. I was able to log in and use Google Play Store.
Many many thanks for your help, tedr108!!
UPDATE - After I tried to download an app, I received the following message: "The application Google Play Store (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." and force closes.
I tried rebooting as well as uninstalling/reinstalling the Play Store, but no change.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Same error here... what am I doing wrong?
Me too! I thinks it's a GoogleServicesFramework.apk version issue.
Can anyone advise what gapps version to use?
Google Play force closes, Google Framework won't install
I've rooted my Kindle Fire running version 6.3. It's running the stock OS. I used the Kindle Fire Utility version 0.9.5. It rooted and loaded TWRP but was unable to push the google apps (extras) as 'permission denied'. So I installed rootbrowser.apk. It works with superuser privileges. I downloaded GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Vending 3.5.16.apk and then with Windows Explorer I dragged them into the /sdcard/Download directory. With rootbrowser I copied them over into /system/app. I tried to install the google apps. Google Play installs but crashes. GoogleServicesFramework.apk will not install. Using Rootbrowser, I was not able to delete the GoogleServicesFramework.apk. I booted the Kindle Fire into recovery mode, mounted /system, then used ADB to push the GoogleServicesFramework.apk and the Vending 3.5.16.apk into /system/app. The files were successfully copied into /system/app. I rebooted the Kindle, using rootbrowser I installed Google Play (Vending 3.5.16.apk) but GoogleServicesFramework just shows "Application Not Installed". When I launch Google Play I'm prompted to add my account info on the device to continue. When i select "Yes", it closes and I'm unable to get past this point. I have the "Go Launcher EX" installed. I also went into recovery with TWRP and fixed permissions. Still nothing worked.
I've watched the NOOB video, and read Kindle Fire For Beginners and a whole bunch of other stuff. I've scoured the posts but though i've tried everything that everyone else has done in order to get Framework installed and Google Play to work, I cannot get passed this point. I'm now 4 days into the process of 'rooting' this device. Like I said, it's rooted, but not completely functional with the desired apps.
Does someone have anymore ideas on how to get GoogleServicesFramework.apk to install and Vending 3.5.16.apk to work after it's installed?
Thanks!!!
montoyat said:
I've rooted my Kindle Fire running version 6.3. It's running the stock OS. I used the Kindle Fire Utility version 0.9.5. It rooted and loaded TWRP but was unable to push the google apps (extras) as 'permission denied'. So I installed rootbrowser.apk. It works with superuser privileges. I downloaded GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Vending 3.5.16.apk and then with Windows Explorer I dragged them into the /sdcard/Download directory. With rootbrowser I copied them over into /system/app. I tried to install the google apps. Google Play installs but crashes. GoogleServicesFramework.apk will not install. Using Rootbrowser, I was not able to delete the GoogleServicesFramework.apk. I booted the Kindle Fire into recovery mode, mounted /system, then used ADB to push the GoogleServicesFramework.apk and the Vending 3.5.16.apk into /system/app. The files were successfully copied into /system/app. I rebooted the Kindle, using rootbrowser I installed Google Play (Vending 3.5.16.apk) but GoogleServicesFramework just shows "Application Not Installed". When I launch Google Play I'm prompted to add my account info on the device to continue. When i select "Yes", it closes and I'm unable to get past this point. I have the "Go Launcher EX" installed. I also went into recovery with TWRP and fixed permissions. Still nothing worked.
I've watched the NOOB video, and read Kindle Fire For Beginners and a whole bunch of other stuff. I've scoured the posts but though i've tried everything that everyone else has done in order to get Framework installed and Google Play to work, I cannot get passed this point. I'm now 4 days into the process of 'rooting' this device. Like I said, it's rooted, but not completely functional with the desired apps.
Does someone have anymore ideas on how to get GoogleServicesFramework.apk to install and Vending 3.5.16.apk to work after it's installed?
Thanks!!!
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What are your "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" permissions set to?
The GoogleServicesFramework.apk installed in /syste/app/ is 777 (for owner, group and others), i.e., rwx for all three users.
---------- Post added at 06:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ----------
Well, 4 days and running into roadblocks. I was probably chasing my tail. However, when the nice guy that posted a reply asked "what were the permissions of googleservicesframework, and I checked that they were 777, I decided that maybe..., just maybe, I had a bad .apk. All of the .apks that were in the folder were 644. So I downloaded a new version of googleservicesframework.apk from media source fire (the one that I had was from a link posted previously.) I noticed that most of the .apk files were around 600 kb. The one that I had downloaded previously was about 2mb.
After copying over the small .apk into /system/app, my google play started working perfectly! I'm VERY sorry for being a NOOB! However, thank you all at xda for being here for all of us! Keep up the good work!!
montoyat, please share the link with us for the GoogleServicesFramework version that's working for you. I'm having issues too, and have been through over 10 gapps and different apk files. going nuts here!
thanks
nayoula said:
montoyat, please share the link with us for the GoogleServicesFramework version that's working for you. I'm having issues too, and have been through over 10 gapps and different apk files. going nuts here!
thanks
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That would be awesome. Thanks!
Since it was Android, it should works. Ok, my device isn't the same, but problem is. I only follow the instructions from this post & it worked. :laugh:
Update all my apps endlessly is a blissful day afterward. :3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329014
Is your permission set the same like the above post ?

[Q] Google Apps.Install but cannot login

Hi all
I'm using a rooted Kindle Fire, with cyanogen mod 7.
I have downloaded the GAPPS package (gapps-gb-20110828-signed)
I can install some of these files, while others state not installed. (Application not installed)
If i then try access gmail, youtube, Google play, to login i just receive a message stating Unfortunately, Gmail has stopped. Strangely i can login to Google talk OK.
Am i using the correct GAPPS? Do i need another file to allow me to login?
Thanks
Simon
Bejango said:
Hi all
I'm using a rooted Kindle Fire, with cyanogen mod 7.
I have downloaded the GAPPS package (gapps-gb-20110828-signed)
I can install some of these files, while others state not installed. (Application not installed)
If i then try access gmail, youtube, Google play, to login i just receive a message stating Unfortunately, Gmail has stopped. Strangely i can login to Google talk OK.
Am i using the correct GAPPS? Do i need another file to allow me to login?
Thanks
Simon
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Your apps might have been corrupted during the install.
Depending on which type of recovery you're using, you can try to "fix permissions" there to sort out all those apps.
Also in your Settings >> Applications, clear their data/caches.
Alternatively, you can manually uninstall each app that gives you trouble and reinstall from the market.
Thanks anomalya,
Ive cleared out the cache, but no joy. How would I fix permissions to try that as a fix? it seems all the google apps installed, and will briefly show the opening page, but then doesnt work. Also imdb doesnt work. Strange that many other apps work fine. Any ideas on what to try next?
The gapps zip is intended to be installed from recovery in the same manner as a ROM. It is my understanding that you are extracting the apks and then manually trying to install them.
Ah yes that is correct. Ok so i need to install these from recovery? OK.. any chance of a quick reminder how to do this?
If you don't have a "reboot to recovery" option in your ROM, then you can either issue "adb reboot recovery", "adb shell idme bootmode 5001" & reboot, or just press the power button on FFF when instructed as you turn on the KF. If you haven't already flashed the latest FFF (1.4a) then you're strongly advised to do that as well (from recovery too, just as the gapps). And upgrade your TWRP to 2.1.1 if you're using an old version, too!
Thanks, that worked perfectly!

[APP][CM9][AOKP]Google Now for ARM7 Devices[UPDATED]

Requirements:
Follow the simple instructions here.
You MUST be rooted
You should be running a custom recovery like ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). I use CWM, so this guide is based on that.
Your device must be using ARMv7 CPU architecture. If you aren't sure what that is, check this thread.
You must have a file explorer that has root permissions. I use ES File Explorer, so this guide is based on that.
You need at least 60MB of system space for the full offline installation. (30MB for online only version) If you don't know how to check, simply download Titanium Backup from the market. It tells you right on the main screen.
If you are not a noob and know what to do already, please skip this. The permissions are listed at the bottom for easy reference, should you need them.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Download whichever zip you want. If you need to save /system space, download the the smaller, online-only package, otherwise get the normal one for the full experience. There is also a version of each which removes the "double-take" condition of the app. This is where it loads the results twice. The one that loads the results twice formats search results properly on the first try, but does not auto launch some cards. The non-double-take version may not format some search results properly, but auto launches tasks such as navigation and texting. Choose whichever one you prefer. If you have questions, please don't quote this entire post. Simply edit out the part you have a question about.
Update: Each version listed has the full version and the Offline only version. Pick the one you want and flash it. If you aren't sure which one to use, or if this is too much information or is otherwise overwhelming for you, just flash the M7 version - Offline/Online, since it's the latest. Be sure to scroll down a bit and read about it, though.
Before doing anything, you need to make sure you have at least 60MB of free space on your /system partition for Offline/Online files and 30MB of free /system space for Online Only files.​
Flashable ZIPs
[*]M7 - mikeyxda's version 7. This version improves on M6 by tweaking notifications to be more accurate and frequent. This version may use more battery. If you are using a Sense ROM, see the troubleshooting below for a hack to improve Google Now performance and battery efficiency.
Online/Offline via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Online Only via Mediafire - 14.06MB /Hotfile mirror
M7 Update - 3.97MB /Hotfile mirror
M7-Velvet.apk Only
[*]Inverted M7 - This is identical to the M7 files from above, except the colors are inverted, so that it has a black background instead of white, and white text instead of black. If you already have Google Now flashed, you can simply perform the update to this version.
Online/Offline via Mediafire - 36.81MB /Hotfile mirror
Online Only via Mediafire - 14.04MB /Hotfile mirror
Inverted M7 Update - 4.30MB /Hotfile mirror
M7inverted-Velvet.apk Only
[*]M6 - Mikeyxda's version 6. This version has improved on the previous one by fixing the double take problem, typed searches are working, auto launch is fixed, as well as the following fixes from the previous version: Red mic with cards showing with no refresh needed, no FCs, offline dictation, and no stretched words. These zips all use zipalligned apks.
Offline/Online via Mediafire - 36.43MB /Hotfile mirror
Online only via Mediafire - 14.01MB /Hotfile mirror
M6 Update - 3.92MB /Hotfile mirror
M6-Velvet.apk Only
[*]R3 - "Nearly there" version by ReekoTubbs. This version has the Red mic with cards showing with no refresh needed, no double take, no FCs, offline dictation, auto-launch, no blank screen, and no stretched words. These zips all use zipalligned apks.
Offline/Online via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Online only via Mediafire - 14.07MB /Hotfile mirror
R3 Update - 3.97MB /Hotfile mirror
R3-Velvet.apk Only
How to:
- Move the file you picked to the root of your SD card. Don't put it in any folder. This just makes it easier to find.
- Reboot your device into recovery. See your device's specific instructions on how to do this if you are not sure. Google it for a faster answer.
- In CWM, navigate to "Install zip from SD" and select that.
- Next, highlight "Choose zip from SD card" and select it.
- Scroll down to the Google Now zip you loaded onto your SD card, then select it.
- Scroll down and select the option that says "Yes - Install Google Now....zip"
- Once it has flashed, go back to the main CWM menu and select "Reboot system now".
Double Checking:
- Let the ROM boot all the way, then fire up ES File Explorer (or whichever one you feel like using). We need to make sure a few permissions stuck (just in case).
- If you haven't used ES File Explorer before, open it, then hit menu.
Tap settings, then scroll all the way down.
Check the box that says "Up to Root" (pic).
Then check the box that says "Root Explorer"
Allow root access when the dialogue box for Superuser pops up.
After that, check off "Mount file system", then back out of the menu. (pic)
- Navigate to /system/usr/srec/ and find two folders named "config" and "en-US"
- Tap and hold on the "config" folder icon to bring up the options menu, then scroll down to Properties.
- Tap properties, then tap change and see if the check boxes match this picture.
- If it matches, leave it alone and head back to your home screen to enjoy using Google Now! If it doesn't match, change it so it does.
- Do the same thing for the "en-US" folder.
- Go into the settings menu for Google Now and set it up for your Google account and various other settings.
Now What?
So, you flashed Google Now. You're wondering what you can do with it, right? Well, thankfully, Killer-B has a handy little guide to get you up to speed on all the cool stuff Google Now can do as well as how to do it!
Commands & Now Cards For Google Now!!! Now Video, and custom widget
Troubleshooting
1.) The red mic screen won't display.
To fix this, press the normal mic within the Google Now app. While it is listening (after it beeps), press menu > refresh. Now you're at the red mic.
2.) Can't exit the Google Now app with the back button.
Use the Home button.
3.) Google Now Force Closes.
Make sure you have enough space on your /system partition before installing this. You need at least 60MB free for the Offline versions and 30MB free for the Online versions.
4.) Sports cards aren't showing up.
It won't add teams that aren't in season. American football is currently in preseason. Baseball, however, works perfectly fine.
5.) I want Google Now in another language than US English.
From the Google Now home screen with the cards, tap Menu, then Settings. Tap Voice, then Language and select the language you want recognized. The text of Google Now in searches and regular cards should mirror that of your system language.
6.) My phone exploded.
Have a muffin.
If, for some reason, you want to remove Google Now and return to how you were before, flash the following zip. It removes all Google Now files, and returns the original Google Search app and voice files, as well as sets permissions for the Search app.
Google Now to Google Search via Mediafire- 629.35KB /Hotfile mirror
Please don't thank me. Find one of these guys' posts and thank them. They made it happen, not me.
reekotubbs, MikeyXda, Lenny_kano
all credit goes to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856
this app uses many battery? do you know?
not too much for me
I recommended using R3 by Reekotubbs offline version
is the voice search working?
if yes i would like to try
if this is running in the background??
if you don't need the service, just turn off the google now. remember to make a nandroid backup first
updated post.
please give thanks to real developer as I just sharing their guide and works
foid said:
is the voice search working?
if yes i would like to try
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Yes its working flawlessly
riztdroid said:
if this is running in the background??
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Yes, but you can disabled it for saving juice
Sent from my GT-I8150 using Tapatalk 2
Any more mirrors? both deleted.
Thanks
Updated link and inverted google now
if you flash adrenolibs v3 google now will more smooth and will having less issue and lags (the one I encounter before)
How to remove it? The link given is not working...
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how can i disable it for a moment i don't want to use it? just disable it on the apps settings / freeze it?
@hotheabilly
which version do you prefer?
what version are you using?
what is the update?
google now remover link is updated
test R3 version, it does good.
Google Now work flawless with CM9 by arco or Paranoid by doomsday
thanks for sharing
Yes Yes yessssss its working now
I tried the 1st link Online/Offline via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Thanks Dude
hotheabilly said:
google now remover link is updated
test R3 version, it does good.
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thanks.. but I mean is the "updateM7.zip" or others.. I downloaded it and there's a /system/app/velvet.apk what for it is? update for the M7?
In flashable zip contains velvet apk (google now itself) and many libs for it.
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I think R3 (update) is not different with M7 (not updated), I always refresh to show more card and stuck on white screen, I flashed M7 2 weeks ago before R3 (from original thread)
and R3 I've got FC everytime I launched the app, so revert back to M7 + updated
thanks for sharing mate

Resurrection Lollipop v5.5.6 09/22/15- Google Play Services Stopped

Hi,
Installed [ROM] [5.1.1] Resurrection Lollipop v5.5.6][ORIGINAL][09/22/15] - updated from the previous version from Update link right from the phone
Have an issue with Google play services - error says Check your connection and try again. Eventually Google Play service has stopped error.
I tried :
1. Wipe cache and dalwik cache
2. Backup, uninstall, install Play Services
3. Delete host file (it is actually empty)
Nothing helped
Previous version worked fine except for lock screen shortcut images were greyed, i.e. Chrome icon was just a grey circle.
Please advise
Thanks
I-Vladimir said:
Hi,
Installed [ROM] [5.1.1] Resurrection Lollipop v5.5.6][ORIGINAL][09/22/15] - updated from the previous version from Update link right from the phone
Have an issue with Google play services - error says Check your connection and try again. Eventually Google Play service has stopped error.
I tried :
1. Wipe cache and dalwik cache
2. Backup, uninstall, install Play Services
3. Delete host file (it is actually empty)
Nothing helped
Previous version worked fine except for lock screen shortcut images were greyed, i.e. Chrome icon was just a grey circle.
Please advise
Thanks
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Here a solution I found:
1. Uninstall Google Play Services
2. Uninstall Google Play Store
3. Flash google apps, link is in the phone - gaps-5.1-ARM-xxxx.zip
Reboot

Downloadling applications with custom Rom

So I am pretty new to this, but here goes....
About a month ago I got some help from a friend and downloaded lineage OS 15.1 to my Lenovo p2a42 device. Very happy with everything, until yesterday when the phone began to vibrate and then proceed to shut down with a blue indicator light showing. After some fiddling and attempts to get the latest update of lineage, I got stuck in my first boot loop. After all my various attempts to solve the problem, I decided to do a clean wipe and reinstall lineage. Which I've done successfully I believe, no crashes yet. What I am having trouble with now is remembering how to download the first applications since I don't have the Gsuite or Gapps downloaded. I remember my friend mentioning a problem with the stock file manager for lineage and I believe that is one of the first applications we downloaded along with the apk pure app store.
If anyone can help this newbie figure out how to download the apk mirror to my device without an appstore, I would appreciate it.
>maybe the answer is to download to my laptop first and then use adb to flash it to my device?
Thanks for the help!!
If you want to have Google apps on your phone, search for Open GApps and download for ARM64 devices (nano package is recommended). Then flash it alongside LOS in TWRP. You will have Google Play Store installed.
But, if you only want APKPure store then you must download the APK from their website (either via computer then move it to your phone, or by using default LOS browser). Navigate to your downloaded APK using file manager and open it, you will have a prompt to install it or not. That's pretty much it though.
XDAquareis said:
If you want to have Google apps on your phone, search for Open GApps and download for ARM64 devices (nano package is recommended). Then flash it alongside LOS in TWRP. You will have Google Play Store installed.
But, if you only want APKPure store then you must download the APK from their website (either via computer then move it to your phone, or by using default LOS browser). Navigate to your downloaded APK using file manager and open it, you will have a prompt to install it or not. That's pretty much it though.
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I downloaded apk pure directly on my mobile from the website (not interested in GApps). It opens in the LOS default file manager and there are basically no options to run it. I think this is because the root may be disabled, my boot loader is unlocked, but it says adb only in my developer options settings. I am new to using adb to flash an apk. I was able to flash lineage, but not sure how to install the apk. For instance, should my phone be on when I enter command install xxx.apk or should it be in recovery mode or boot mode? I tried once already and the apk install failed, not sure what I am doing wrong here. Thanks for the response above.
LineageP2newb said:
I downloaded apk pure directly on my mobile from the website (not interested in GApps). It opens in the LOS default file manager and there are basically no options to run it. I think this is because the root may be disabled, my boot loader is unlocked, but it says adb only in my developer options settings. I am new to using adb to flash an apk. I was able to flash lineage, but not sure how to install the apk. For instance, should my phone be on when I enter command install xxx.apk or should it be in recovery mode or boot mode? I tried once already and the apk install failed, not sure what I am doing wrong here. Thanks for the response above.
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Answered my own question. Was able to download a file manager using adb, this allowed me download apk mirror.

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