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[Q] App on google play

Is there any way to get a paid app on google play to my FiretTV? I tried getting google play working on the ftv, but I guess that was too much to hope for. And I looked for a way to remove the signing on the app, but that seems a little troublesome.

Yes you can download any of your paid apps and install them to your fire tv. I have been using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894 . All the directions are rite there in the thread .

{ParanoiA} said:
Yes you can download any of your paid apps and install them to your fire tv. I have been using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894 . All the directions are rite there in the thread .
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The only thing I can't find is the device id. Tried a device id-app.. but it just says not found. Do I need some.. google service installed, or something?

I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.

roustabout said:
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
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Yeah, I've installed most of these myself. But to begin to sideload a paid app, I need to be able to sign it with an id.. so I'm obviously missing something. I got service framework, google play services and gmail. Are you using the device id from your firetv, or a different device?

roustabout said:
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
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Do you see the "No connection" message with a "Retry" button when you launch the Play Store?

@ treqie I just grab the APK from the /data/app directory on a device it's installed on, and sideload that. There may be apps that doesn't work with, but the ones I'm using, it's worked on.
@ deanemj Yes, that's exactly what I see - but it also knows what account name it can't connect to.

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Yes you can download any of your paid apps and install them to your fire tv. I have been using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894 . All the directions are rite there in the thread .
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Does Google Play Music work?

@treqie the device id is found on your phone or any other device that you have the Google play store WORKING on. Apk leecher "spoofs" as that device in order to download the apps. Then you side load them to the fire tv. I have it set up with my phone id to download my apps. Forget about the fire tv until you are able to download apps.

roustabout said:
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
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Have you tried installing Xposed and the Play Fix module? BTW I haven't tried this myself since I usually won't install Play but it was suggested before.

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@treqie the device id is found on your phone or any other device that you have the Google play store WORKING on. Apk leecher "spoofs" as that device in order to download the apps. Then you side load them to the fire tv. I have it set up with my phone id to download my apps. Forget about the fire tv until you are able to download apps.
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I get a install fail, saying that the UID changed?

roustabout said:
@ treqie I just grab the APK from the /data/app directory on a device it's installed on, and sideload that. There may be apps that doesn't work with, but the ones I'm using, it's worked on.
@ deanemj Yes, that's exactly what I see - but it also knows what account name it can't connect to.
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Yep, that's exactly what I see, too. I'm not sure if it's a permission issue or if we're missing something else.

I'm not exactly sure what isn't working for you guys. I don't have play store installed on my fire tv. I just use apk leecher (which is associated with my phone ID) to download (example: root explorer from play store) that I side loaded to my fire tv.

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I'm not exactly sure what isn't working for you guys. I don't have play store installed on my fire tv. I just use apk leecher (which is associated with my phone ID) to download (example: root explorer from play store) that I side loaded to my fire tv.
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Oh, yeah, grabbing APKs that way from the play Store isn't a problem. We're just trying to get the store itself working on the AFTV.

There is one risky way of using the Play Store through a web browser,but I don't know if it will even work on Amazon devices.
You could change your device name inside the build.prop file to match a Google Play based device and register yourself on the site.

deanemj said:
Oh, yeah, grabbing APKs that way from the play Store isn't a problem. We're just trying to get the store itself working on the AFTV.
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Well, what I need is to be able to install my apps and have my subscriptions recognized. So for me, at least, the fact that Gmail knew what account it tied to, and Youtube, and the Play Store - these things mean that Play is working on my fire tv.
I don't use it in the car or at the office, so I know I can always load an APK to it if I need to.
I know there are apps that are registered not just to an account but to a device, and for those you'd need to extract a device ID - but I haven't yet encountered one of those apps. (I actually only know about them because Titanium mentions them to me when it offers to restore my device ID so they'll keep running.)

After I tried installing the play store on my fire tv I used firefox beta to open the play store web site to try and sign in that way and clicked on settings cog on top right. It showed my phone as a device and the fire tv as a device but had missing info compared to my phone. There has to be some trick to getting it to work. Unless it is hard coded by amazon to block it.

Google play services needs to update

I just got my Fire TV yesterday and unfortunately it was not able to be rooted out of the box due to its software version. I was able to side load google play store, framework, account manager, and the proper google play services (7.0.99). Apparently this is the last version of play services that will properly function with the fire TV, anything beyond will not work.
First off play store never connects, it always says no connection. So then I side loaded some games to try. They launch but then tell me play services needs to be updated. I have tried side loading the most up to date play services just to give it what it wants and still have no success because the install fails, saying "failed, older SDK".
I simply want to play the games that I already own from the Google play store. Is there any way to do this?
***UPDATE***
I was able to side load over the apks for the updated google play services. And then use es file explorer on the fire tv to install the updated services. It allowed an install and the game launches as normal, it just sits there for 3 seconds and then crashes back to home screen. Tried another game and it just says a network error has occurred and all I can do is retry or cancel.
Just tried another game and it seems to function as normal but at the home screen the game says invalid license. It's a paid app so I'm guessing it can't validate that I paid for it since the play store isn't working. Trying another app now, it's free. Waiting for side load. I'm guessing the play store will never work without root. Anyway to get a new fire TV that ships with older software?

Got a bunch of games to work. It appears that some will work and others just... won't. Some of them are heavily dependent on the play store or something and without my ability to get that working because I can't root, I will have to stick with what I can do. Also some of the games that I can get going have absolutely no controller support and I cant even get passed the title screen. Ill play what I can from the Amazon store I guess.

FireTV side loaded YouTube TV apk

I really need to get this working as I can't afford IPTV or any live TV substription right now. Is their any possible way I can get this working? I'm one of the lucky few that live in an area that YouTube TV covers and I'm testing out their 1 month trial. Right now theirs not much options in reguarding to using it on anything other than a phone/tablet.
I've tried side loading YouTube TV onto my fire stick and I have google services side loaded using this guide from AFTVNews (sorry I can't link as I've not met forum requirments) as well but it's telling me I need to update my google services in order to use the app.
Here are the Gapps I've successfully sideloaded:
com.google.android.gsf.login v4.4.4-1215936.apk
com.google.android.gms v8.7.03.apk
com.android.vending v6.0.2.apk
If anyone can tell me which one I need to update specifically for the Fire TV/YouTube TV app is so much appreciated!

I would like also to know. I have an older FireTV that has all Amazon updates blocked so it wont update Youtube app. Is there a way to either download and sideload it or update just the app from the Play store?

after you do update services apk here APKMirror Google Play Services you will encounter the problem with not finding the location. That is where I am currently stuck at
Credit choice of play services from this topic

youtube tv
does anyone know of any device that I could use. to use youtube tv on television screen with remote to operate youtube tv?

I was able to side load the new Android TV app for You Tube TV. I get the new interface, but cannot play anything. When I click on a program it boots me back to the launcher.

anyone.. have any suggestions.

It wont let me edit the previous post.
Ok after looking around i found this helped me to get to run. I have not signed in or clicked on start trial yet. Short on time today..
1. get play services and store via this xda thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
install both.
I installed these versions
Android TV) 8.0.28.R-xhdpi [8] [PR] 163004339 (320dpi) (Android 5.0+).
Google Play services (Android TV) 11.7.44 (836-173432861) .
2. install the youtube tv apk
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...e-tv-android-tv-1-04-05-android-apk-download/
YouTube TV - Watch & Record Live TV (Android TV) 1.04.05 (arm64) Version: 1.04.05 (10405330) arm64
Package: com.google.android.youtube.tvunplugged
I hope this works... If not I will probably load the fake gps apk and see.
will report back tonight after errands

Got all 3 installed and YouTubeTV launches without error but i'm stuck there. It seems there is no way to add my google account so the setup does not complete. I cannot get the login field to accept text input.

salamandar said:
Got all 3 installed and YouTubeTV launches without error but i'm stuck there. It seems there is no way to add my google account so the setup does not complete. I cannot get the login field to accept text input.
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I was able to get a step further by logging in, but when you go to select a show or channel to watch you get booted from the app and back to the Fire TV UI.

tkamen said:
I was able to get a step further by logging in, but when you go to select a show or channel to watch you get booted from the app and back to the Fire TV UI.
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Same here. Anyone been able to keep the app from crashing?

So, ads play but as soon as the ad is over it crashes. Could this be something Google is doing?

I've tried adding Google framework and root cloak to everything that has been tried already. I've enabled mock location on fire tv and used mock GPS to set location. Must be a device model issue. App crashes before video starts.

Yep, i just tried tonight. sorry about the delay.
it loads, authenticates via the pc code.
It will play an ad for anything in your library then kicks it out to amazon os.
I am not sure what logfile to go look around at... Does anyone know?

I think I am going to try and load the newest version apk 1.11 something.
How could google think this will work for most people.. casting . sucking the battery out of your mobile..

ok.. an update.. I have a firetv and a firetv stick.
I loaded the youtubetv app on my phone. opened the youtube tv app on phone tapped the cast icon and it tried to play. It gave an error. on phone
an error occurred playing the video
on the firetv:
"playback error this video is unplayable on this device record this id number" RbqmGx3fYZSadbjC
Next I thought hell with it I will mess with my firestick that i rarely use.
I opened the youtubetv app on my phone and tapped the cast icon and "magically" the firetvstick was there. I selected it and the youtube TV app opened on it. Note I had not loaded any apk for youtube tv on this firestick. It unfortunately gave the same type of playback error for live or shows in my home tab.
firetv stick
youtube version
youtube version 2.0.58.0_206003810
firetv box
youtube version 2.0.58.0_206003810
youtube tv version 1.04.05
I am trying to transfer the newer youtubetv apk , taking forever and I need to get to sleep.
com.google.android.apps.youtube.unplugged_1.11.6-201110610_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

loaded that up.. it acts different, wont let me click past that i have an account.

slightly off topic
Sorry to go slightly off topic - I am also looking for this, but for a different reason.
Just a moment ago a message appeared on my YouTube app for my Amazon Fire Stick, stating Google is pulling the plug on YouTube being available for Fire Stick Devices (Fire TV Stick).
They are removing it from the devices on January 1st, 2018.
I'm not sure if that's going to effect your efforts, but I think this thread is going to be getting very popular soon and hopefully you guys figure something out.
I will be following the thread and eventually will have to side-load youtube or use an unofficial apk.
Good luck, and we're all counting on you.

Amazon and Google are really playing hard ball with each other re: this topic! They're really hitting each other where it hurts....their wallets. Hopefully we get this worked out - I'd love to ditch Directv Now and go with Youtube TV!

Hello, I'm also here because the official YouTube app on Fire TV that's just using the TV interface (YouTube(dot)com/TV) is about to get useless starting 2018. I think the way Google is making that happen is by recognizing the user agent so if anybody knows how to change it, please let us know

Julian120 said:
Hello, I'm also here because the official YouTube app on Fire TV that's just using the TV interface (YouTube(dot)com/TV) is about to get useless starting 2018. I think the way Google is making that happen is by recognizing the user agent so if anybody knows how to change it, please let us know
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What about sideloading youtube in kodi? I do not get this notification I get in the youtube app. Doesn't look as good and has bit less functionality but it may be the trick.
Dave

[APK Request] BT Sport app (v5.6.0) for Fire Stick

Hi,
Been trying to get BT Sport app running on my Fire Stick. I'm aware that it has needed Google Play Services and Store to run for the last year or so and have loaded these but the most recent version of the app that I can get to install without error is 4.13.2 (2018-01-22). But this version just states that a newer version is available and to go to the store and update.
So has anyone got this installed and running recently?
I have a BT Sport subscription so not looking for a free solution (Kodi etc), just want to avoid the need to cast from my phone.
Thanks

mcb7 said:
Hi,
Been trying to get BT Sport app running on my Fire Stick. I'm aware that it has needed Google Play Services and Store to run for the last year or so and have loaded these but the most recent version of the app that I can get to install without error is 4.13.2 (2018-01-22). But this version just states that a newer version is available and to go to the store and update.
So has anyone got this installed and running recently?
I have a BT Sport subscription so not looking for a free solution (Kodi etc), just want to avoid the need to cast from my phone.
Thanks
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Also having this issue, it seems that BT have stopped making the APK compatible with Android TV which is needed for it to work on the fire stick. Hence why the APK wont install. I also tried reverting back to older versions of google play services, bt app etc but it forces you to update google services, which once updated then requires you too update the BT app, in short in seems BT have finally found a way to get to charge people extra so they can use the BT TV APP.
Hopefully someone smarter than me can figure out a work around as casting or screen mirroring from a mac are rather crap options.

I use Downloader to update both the BT Sport app from APKPure and then, if needed, Google Play Services from APKMirror.
Still working perfectly for me.

wonneil said:
I use Downloader to update both the BT Sport app from APKPure and then, if needed, Google Play Services from APKMirror.
Still working perfectly for me.
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@wonneil what site are you going to with Downloader to get the BT Sport App apk? Thanks

Apkpure (as already stated )
Current version of BT Sport is 5.11.0
See what happens you try from there...

Doesn't work here, I get an app not installed error.

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Doesn't work here, I get an app not installed error.
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Sounds like it might be a fire stick only problem then, works fine on the box, hope it doesn't go that way on the box as I'll have to get rid of my subscription.
I wonder what the difference could be?

wonneil said:
Sounds like it might be a fire stick only problem then, works fine on the box, hope it doesn't go that way on the box as I'll have to get rid of my subscription.
I wonder what the difference could be?
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I was wondering the same, i assume you are not rooted and after downloading the apk are manaually installing it. Therefore the only reason must be the sdk version is older on the firsestick as it uses android 5 as opposed to 6. we will have to see if bt sport works on the 4k firestick to prove this. Im not sure which version of the firetv you have but im betting its the newer one with android 6.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_TV
We feel the same way too, continuous price increases, less games and less options to watch any content + less support will eventually result in our cancellation of this subscription and moving away from BT all together for internet too.

Yes you assume correct, it isn't rooted and I install manually after downloading.
I have a first generation fire box which is running software version 5.2.6.7 and Fire TV Home version 6.1.1.0-117
If there does come a time where it stops working for me I'll have to stick to using Ace Stream and saving money on a cheaper (but more data) sim only deal lol

wonneil said:
Yes you assume correct, it isn't rooted and I install manually after downloading.
I have a first generation fire box which is running software version 5.2.6.7 and Fire TV Home version 6.1.1.0-117
If there does come a time where it stops working for me I'll have to stick to using Ace Stream and saving money on a cheaper (but more data) sim only deal lol
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I've got my firestick 4k and indeed it does install which means its a version/ sdk issue of some sort. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get it running, it sits on a black screen when starting. Could you indicate on apk mirror (with links) which versions of
google play store
google services framework
google account manager and
google play services you are using, there are many variants so you would have to provide links to each release esp google play services.
I'm especially interested in which google play services version and variant you are using. I've noticed when testing some of these other apps fail to load.
I'm using the latest BT Sport apk.

wonneil said:
Yes you assume correct, it isn't rooted and I install manually after downloading.
I have a first generation fire box which is running software version 5.2.6.7 and Fire TV Home version 6.1.1.0-117
If there does come a time where it stops working for me I'll have to stick to using Ace Stream and saving money on a cheaper (but more data) sim only deal lol
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Are you able to help with this???

I have been able to get BT sport app working on all my fire tv devices (fireTV 4k, 2nd gen Firestick etc etc). It took quite a lot of messing around but I finally have it down to 4 files including the BT sport app itself

Sav1975 said:
I have been able to get BT sport app working on all my fire tv devices (fireTV 4k, 2nd gen Firestick etc etc). It took quite a lot of messing around but I finally have it down to 4 files including the BT sport app itself
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Please share which files, which repo and which versions worked for you and if the order of installation was important, that too. Thanks

Sav1975 said:
I have been able to get BT sport app working on all my fire tv devices (fireTV 4k, 2nd gen Firestick etc etc). It took quite a lot of messing around but I finally have it down to 4 files including the BT sport app itself
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Hi there
Was there any further progress on this one?
Ave just got a Firestick and would like to get my Bt Sport is onto the tv if possible via the stick.
Thanks in advance.
Woody

I put the diggz repo mod on my firestick and I get all the sports sometimes I have to dig a little. But I always find a sport that I'm looking for ,always

Bein Sports connect APK

I am new to Firestick. I downloaded the Bein Sport Network Streaming app for legal streaming but it doesn't seam to work properly on my firestick. In addition to it requesting Google Play Services and Store, it doesn't seam to be aligned correctly on the screen.
I did some search then I found someone posting the Bein Sports Connect app for a different region which surprisingly ran properly but my credentials didn't work because I am from a different region. It also sent the same message regarding Google Play services, but it worked regardless.
My question is. Is there a possibility to get my region's APK running on Firestick, or is it because its made for phones only it wouldn't work?