Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find anything.
Where does amazon store the APK when it is downloaded to install?
I'd like to make a backup.
Thanks
Apps are installed to /data/app. You need a browser like root explorer to see them (ES File Explorer doesen't display them).
Or if you want to backup the ones you haven't installed but
have downloaded they will be in
sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia
The only file I have in here is a cache folder with a vnx26455.apk which I don't think is it?
I did find some in the data/app but not all and certainly not the amazon ones :S However most of the apps there seem to be the ones installed on the phone whereas all the other apps are on the SD Card.
I am using an HTC Desire running the stock rom (with root access).
EDIT: Managed to find them (I think) using root explorer: mnt/asec/ - although they are all called pkg.apk :S
Thanks
mine was in /sdcard/download folder
Here
anotherxdauser said:
Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find anything.
Where does amazon store the APK when it is downloaded to install?
I'd like to make a backup.
Thanks
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You will find it
HERE:
/Android/Data/com.amazon.mShop.android/files
The obb/data is merged in the APK itself
Hope that helps ?
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BTW: make sure to get it before installation.. Cuz i think it will delete itself once it installed
Hello,
When I tried to update the swype to the latest version through beta.swype.com it said that it can't be installed on phones that have swype pre-installed. Is there a way to flash a new version of swype or some similar procedure?
Thanks!
You need to remove the pre-installed app via Titanium Backup or Root Explorer in order to install.
Great, thanks.
Few questions...
Is there a free version of root explorer that will do the job or is it worth paying?
Which files should I delete?
Finally, once deleted the swype installer available through beta will work?
Thanks!
exluke said:
Great, thanks.
Few questions...
Is there a free version of root explorer that will do the job or is it worth paying?
Which files should I delete?
Finally, once deleted the swype installer available through beta will work?
Thanks!
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You can use es file explorer, it has root access and can set permission [free]. Just delete the swype installer apk, and yes, te new installer will work.
Thanks for the help!
Just for completeness for any future visitors of this thread this is the procedure that I used compiled from other threads including this one...
1) download ES explorer and set to Root mode in settings and enable write access
2) Download swype installer per beta.swype.com instructions
3) Navigate w/ ES explorer to /system/app and delete swype.apk
4) Navigate to /system/lib and delete libswypecoreXXXX.so
5) Reboot
6) Run swype installer*
*The first time I ran this I got a "force close" of the swype input method. I uninstalled through the normal applications menu and rebooted. I tried to install again and had another error in the install. I rebooted. I used "all regions" and got a 'not enough space' warning. I went back and used "Americas" only and it installed and worked perfectly. No doubt others mileage will vary.
Thanks!
Ok, there are several threads alluding to installing the Android Market on your Kindle Fire, and this Guide will bring them all together for the EASIEST and MOST Successful process. Credit given to authors or other guides.
Android Market on Kindle Fire
Itching for a broader expanse of app selection on your rooted Kindle Fire? It is possible to install the Android Market, furthering your journey on the path of turning the Fire into a full fledged Android Tablet. Follow the tutorial.
Warning: NOT for the faint of heart.
As with any modification to system files, there is a chance you could cause damage to your device. Use at your own risk.
Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire
Download the following apks
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Vending.apk (Latest Version 3.3.11)
See HERE for .apk downloads (complete GApps zip file)
Root Explorer App (or similar that lets you change ro/rw permissions)
Side Loading Apps activated on Kindle Fire
On the Kindle Fire Settings screen, go to “Device” and turn On “Allow Installation of Application From Unknown Sources”
Instructions
1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
Once reboot is complete, select Market App and log-in as usual.
Enjoy!
You will most likely notice some familiar apps missing from the market, as this device is lacking certain hardware specifications. However, once custom ROMs start appearing for the Kindle Fire, it is a safe bet it will no longer be the case.
Also, the Market App will not show up in the default Amazon Launcher.
You will need to install an alternate launcher (ie Go Launcher EX, ADW).
Find instructions HERE.
For another option than installing an alternate option, check out this work around also!
Credits
JolleyBoy
mashi
And myself of course.
**Keep in mind, I'm NOT trying to step on toes in posting this guide...just creating a place for users to go and not have to sift through endless posts.**
Thank you! This works!
One thing I would add to your instructions before 8. Reboot is to install Market.
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
Jackalx said:
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
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I imagine so, however I haven't tested it. Worst case scenario, you un-root...it doesn't work, then root again.
Let me know how it works out!
I hate to seem dumb, but where is Vending.apk? It's not in the gapps RAR file.
Every time I try to install the googleservicesframework.apk I get "Application Not Installed" any ideas?
Jackalx said:
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
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Yes.
I rooted, installed Market and Calendar, then unrooted so I could use the video streaming. Market still works.
New market apk from tonight that includes google music store attached - can confirm it working following the same directions, at least for me.
ok having a problem, root explorer wont mount /system/app as R/W so I cant copy the vending.apk. any suggestions?
I don't think vending.apk is necessary. I didn't copy that over, and everything worked fine.
When I did copy it over, stuff started bugging out (instant video lagging (after unrooting), access to Amazon app store denied), so went back to deleting that file.
Are we not able to purchase apps through the google market once it installed?
I can download free stuff, but when I try to get a commercial app, it shows an error about not being able to purchase
I ran into this with movies in the market - but i can buy apps just fine - just tested.
DoubleByte said:
I hate to seem dumb, but where is Vending.apk? It's not in the gapps RAR file.
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I got it out of the cyanogenmod 7 google apps zip. From this page :
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
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I'm having the issue moving the vender.apk - root explorer won't let me mount as r/w. Anyone have a quickfix for this?
nerdgirl said:
I'm having the issue moving the vender.apk - root explorer won't let me mount as r/w. Anyone have a quickfix for this?
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One question, have you followed the steps?
"Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire"
before using Root Explorer?
Because if you've rooted it, then in root explorer, at the top should be a Mount R/w button you just press.
I AM rooted. I get the rw option and can actually change *some* directories to rw, but it won't allow me to change /system/apps. I have tried with terminal emulator as well, but get denied. WTF is going on?!?
I have superuser permissions set on root explorer and can write to most directories...
Help!
nerdgirl said:
I AM rooted. I get the rw option and can actually change *some* directories to rw, but it won't allow me to change /system/apps. I have tried with terminal emulator as well, but get denied. WTF is going on?!?
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Feeling the pain here as well...
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Aha... finally got it to work using the Jackpal terminal emulator and the instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19446504&postcount=66
Problems with kindle fire
Can you please help with kindle fire?
I did root it,then after that i did follow the step 1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
and then really it doesnt make sense all is written after that???
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder ( where is the move option on kindle fire? i triple check and doesnt exist)
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
I am stuck with the instructions please help.
Plus when i install the market after the framework i cant sign in on the market,no conection it says
To the above and anyone else having problems changing permissions with Root Explorer (I did, the button change to R/W did nothing at times) then try Super Manager, did the trick for me. Strangely once SM has changed permissions once in a session you can generally go back with Root Explorer and change any R/O -R/W you like.
Also "Move" comes up after a press of the file you wish to move.
Finally, I have a problem - I have installed vending.apk, permissions all ok etc. I can load and search the marketplace but when I try and download a file it hangs o waiting for download. This has happened on multiple apps and I've tried a couple of different vending files and a couple of installs. Any suggestions?
My only thought now is that since this is my first Android I don't currently have a device associated with my account. Any other thoughts?
I know I was half asleep the second time I installed market (after a system reinitialize) and ran the market installer but forgot to move it to /system/app and then compounded the mistake by leading the name be vending-1 instead of just vending. Only once I caught both mistakes and corrected them did market work properly. But it half worked until I fixed my mistakes. Perhaps you didn't copy to system like me or got permissions wrong?
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All you have to do is download gapps here: Google Apps or simply get the play store here: Google Play
Then all you have to do is open up a file explorer, navigate to /system, and open up the build.prop file. Next simply change ro.build.host to "vpak6.mtv.corp.google.com".
Reboot and the market should be working!
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does this def work? do you have to be rooted, is that the only way? im on 10.2.6 and going to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959 to root. then i want to install google market.
My build.prop file says it is writable but when I try to save it it doesnt let me. Google crashed as soon as I open it.
I have a new fire tv and I enjoy it a lot. I use ES File Explorer to install some android APKs on my firetv. It used to work fine in the past. However, for the past couple of days, ES File Explorer has discontinued that option unless we upgrade it to premium. The premium version costs $9.99 per month and I don't want to go with such subscription model. Is there an alternative file manager that provides such option? I use downloader also, but it can't be used to install any APK that I want. Apps2Fire did not work either as I have hard wired my TV with an ethernet cable and my mobile is on a wifi network. Moreover, I use ES file explorer for some other options such as to access the cloud drive, mount external hard drive etc.
If the old version of ES File Explorer still offers the APK install option, that could be an option too. I just need to know from where and how I can get the old version installed on my firetv.
Total commander with the LAN plugin
TimmyP said:
Total commander with the LAN plugin
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Thanks for your response.
However, Total commander on fire tv doesn't seem to allow installing plugins. Morever, I don't need the LAN plugin. I have a 1 TB Toshiba external drive connected to my fire tv which I want to mount. Total commander doesn't seem to recognize the external hard drive.
I have removed the latest version of ES File Explorer and installed a old version from Stream & Tech filelinked store and it is working perfectly.
Then just use es file explorer and keep the apk in a place where you can reinstall, uninstalling when you are done. This will save you memory that you need.
Install ES File explorer, browse to and install apk, uninstall es file explorer. EZ PZ.
Or (what I do and everyone else should) is download the apk from a mirror site, there are tons that have every single version of everything like Apkpure, Apkmirror etc. Set up an adb connection. Then you just have the apk files on your pc (or phone even) and adb install or adb uninstall without ever worrying about putting the apk to install on your device, or installing bloat software on a device that really shouldnt have it (kodi and small programs are enough).
I would suggest install an older version of ES explorer. There is a reason they were removed from the google play store. The latest update limits what you can do unless you pay $10 a month. Uninstall it and look for an older version on apkmirror and don't update. Solid explorer since decent, but it isn't optimized for fire TV.
Yeah I deleted ES and instead sideloaded CX File Explorer.
Google for "ES File Explorer_4.1.9.9.10.a.apk"
This was the last version on Amazon Fire TV Stick that didn't require premium to install.
I had the backup here is the attached file for FireTV Stick.
Try sideloading FX File Explorer and/or MiXplorer. For me, ES is long past expired.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691