So here is my story,
I've been trying to the the US Market on my devices, but not a single method worked, I use a US VPN, I paid money for that and it didn't work, I deleted/uninstalled/forced stopped Google Play Store and Services. I used Market Helper which changes my phone model and carrier in the Play Store settings, but nothing worked.
Seems like the problem is from my Google Account itself, having made it in Saudi Arabia back in 2005 could be the problem? I live here in SA and I have other friends who used the methods I used and worked for them. I used another account with just VPN and it got in the US Play Store, it was my first attempt in that account but I don't want to change from my main account.
Also if I go to, for example, Google Play Games on the web to try and install it, even with a VPN, I get that it's not compatible with any of my devices.
I used the VPN to watch Netflix and such, so I'm sure it's working, that's why I suspect the problem is from my Google Account.
All my addresses in Google Wallet are US addresses.
Some of my friends can even access the US Play Store without a VPN or anything.
Anyone got a solution and would like to share it here would be highly appreciated,
Thanks.
Currently, Google Play recognizes the location by IP address. Have you tried to clear the data of Google Play, and make sure it is connected to VPN before you launch it.
infper said:
Currently, Google Play recognizes the location by IP address. Have you tried to clear the data of Google Play, and make sure it is connected to VPN before you launch it.
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I did try that, worked with my other accounts, not with my main one :x
After many attempts, I managed to somehow get in the US Market using VPN on my PC and now I see Google Play Games compatible with all my devices. But still, I can't access the US Market from my phone using my main account.
I have been happily running google services on my phone (fireos 3.6.8). However, Google released an update to Play Services (version 7.3) yesterday (4/15/2015), which crashes. Has anyone else started getting popups saying "Google Play Services has stopped" constantly? Does anyone have a workaround or does anyone know of a way to keep Play Services from updating automatically? I am able to reinstall 7.0.99, which works, but the app immediately downloads the update and installs itself automatically.
I am having the same problem. Installed the previous version but was automatically updated.
I'm also having the same problem and would like to find a workaround or a temp stop too keep these messages from popping up. It makes the phone nearly unusable.
works okay on 4.6.1
I had the same problem, suddenly play services was crashing continually. Just updated to FireOS 4.6.1, and google play services is no longer causing trouble. On the other hand, Google Play Store just hangs. I can downgrade to an older version that works, but it keeps automatically updating. So pick your poison: On 3.6.8 the services will crash, and on 4.6.1 the store will crash. I think the services crash was worse.
No troubles here with newest Services or Store on 4.6.1.
Thanks. I updated to 4.6.1 and everything is much better.
apo383 said:
I had the same problem, suddenly play services was crashing continually. Just updated to FireOS 4.6.1, and google play services is no longer causing trouble. On the other hand, Google Play Store just hangs. I can downgrade to an older version that works, but it keeps automatically updating. So pick your poison: On 3.6.8 the services will crash, and on 4.6.1 the store will crash. I think the services crash was worse.
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Try deleting all Google services,play store,account manager and framework and reinstall
Also noticed google play store wont load after update
Also Clash of Clans refused to open. Uninstalled everything google, and now clash opens but wont sync to my google+ account because I cant get google services to actually open, so I've lost all my progress.
All in all, happy its not giving me the stopped working message but irritated google services is acting so crazy. Also cant get gmail to open because of all this.
rich8511 said:
Also noticed google play store wont load after update
Also Clash of Clans refused to open. Uninstalled everything google, and now clash opens but wont sync to my google+ account because I cant get google services to actually open, so I've lost all my progress.
All in all, happy its not giving me the stopped working message but irritated google services is acting so crazy. Also cant get gmail to open because of all this.
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If you uninstall and go back to the older version of google play services, none of the google apps will run. They REQUIRE the danged update.
Lots of folks using many different phones are having issues with the latest version of Google Services. Might not just be the Fire phone having issues then. My services is still 7.0.99 even after updating the OS. Play store still reports that's the latest version for me so maybe they froze the update. I think I may set that file to read only until this is sorted out.
after using my phone with the updated OS for a few days now, I've also experienced some more issues. some apps don't open or stall on opening such as Redfin and some open, but don't seem to work such as Pandora (opens, but music won't load).
anyone else?
Downloaded and installed this,
Google Play Store 5.4.12
still not working acts like it can't see phone
installed tab and if you try to install just spins.
worked yesterday made the mistake or resetting and trying again.
rbeavers said:
Downloaded and installed this,
Google Play Store 5.4.12
still not working acts like it can't see phone
installed tab and if you try to install just spins.
worked yesterday made the mistake or resetting and trying again.
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Same thing here. I uninstalled play store and installed older version 4.1.10. I can then open up the store and update applications, but the next time I open Google auto updates (despite settings not to) it to the latest version that just spins on a white screen. At least this is a work around to keep other apps updated while we wait for a fix.
It looks like Google Play Services 7.3.29 was just released this morning. I have fireos 4.6.1 installed, my play services auto updated, and Play Store and Gmail now appear to work without hanging! Google hangouts still does not let me send messages.
Well, I spoke too soon. Play Store and Gmail open, but they don't refresh properly. That's frustrating.
I am not very technical, I did manage to sideload the play store with someone from this forum's easy to follow directions a few months back. That being said today I am having the issue with google services crashing non stop, can't load gmail and this phone is virtually useless because I have to keep replying 'ok' to the crash...
I'm on 3.6.8 and it says I'm up to date, no new updates to download ... how can I get the newer version of 4.6.1 so I can solve this crashing issue? I'd appreciate it if someone has easy to follow directions for the somewhat technically challenged... (me!)
I'm running it with T-Mobile's network and I'm in the USA.
I don't know what version google play services I use (or how to check for that matter).
Thanks!!
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I am not very technical, I did manage to sideload the play store with someone from this forum's easy to follow directions a few months back. That being said today I am having the issue with google services crashing non stop, can't load gmail and this phone is virtually useless because I have to keep replying 'ok' to the crash...
I'm on 3.6.8 and it says I'm up to date, no new updates to download ... how can I get the newer version of 4.6.1 so I can solve this crashing issue? I'd appreciate it if someone has easy to follow directions for the somewhat technically challenged... (me!)
I'm running it with T-Mobile's network and I'm in the USA.
I don't know what version google play services I use (or how to check for that matter).
Thanks!!
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Updating wont help the google play store not working at lest for long.
same issue. don't see fire os update
Google play services crashing even after multiple uninstalls and updates. I don't see the fire OS update available for me yet, still showing 3.6.8 as the latest. Any ideas to try?
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Updating wont help the google play store not working at lest for long.
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thanks! Are you saying that even if I updated to the latest Fire OS I'd still get these 'Google play services has stopped' errors constantly? Also do you know if Google play store is having issues with other phones and OS's and if they are working on a fix? (it's so annoying.. can't get to gmail and the error is constant)... thanks everyone!
not just us
mjp123 said:
thanks! Are you saying that even if I updated to the latest Fire OS I'd still get these 'Google play services has stopped' errors constantly? Also do you know if Google play store is having issues with other phones and OS's and if they are working on a fix? (it's so annoying.. can't get to gmail and the error is constant)... thanks everyone!
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go look at google play services on the google play store. Everyone is having problems and giving it 1 star (including me). Multiple phones are having the issue:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en
OK, I've been playing around with different combinations of Google apps and Play Services. My phone is the unlocked 32 GB version with the AT&T update installed. In order to get everything going, I reverted the Play Services back to 7.0.97. Now my Maps, GMail, Hangouts, Google Now, etc. all are working for me. Until it updates.
http://www.apk4fun.com/apk/43197/ - I can't vouch for this website BTW.
Just note that the first time I ran Google Settings it hung for about 30 seconds before coming up.
I haven't been able to get the Google Play Services to stick to the an old version. It will generally update itself to the latest version, breaking everything again.
That said, this workaround works until Google Play Services updates itself.
SanjiWatsuki said:
I haven't been able to get the Google Play Services to stick to the an old version. It will generally update itself to the latest version, breaking everything again.
That said, this workaround works until Google Play Services updates itself.
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Hmm, I haven't seen that happen yet. I was running older versions of Play Services and Maps, which doesn't auto update (it asks you though). Might be one possible workaround, but it doesn't support Hangouts.
Edit: Spoke too soon, it updated and broke.
It seem that if I don't install the Play Store, Play Services won't update on its own. So I guess I can sideload apps for now.
I installed google with no issues on 4.6.1 att update. Some apps didnt function , such as google keyboard(the keyboard was offscreen)
Here are the apks, that I used to get google play working.
I don't know what happened but a few days ago Google Play Services stopped working. Now apps like Grab throw the error "Google Play services are updating" and Google Home won't work because the account list is tied to Play services. I've tried clearing cache, uninstalling updates for Play services but nothing is working. On C636 patch.
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I don't know what happened but a few days ago Google Play Services stopped working. Now apps like Grab throw the error "Google Play services are updating" and Google Home won't work because the account list is tied to Play services. I've tried clearing cache, uninstalling updates for Play services but nothing is working. On C636 patch.
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Was getting something similar, but it's affecting in-app items that depend on google play services, like maps and locatons. Just shows " Google Play Services are updating". Started roughly a week ago. Apparently it's an issue with Maps being affected on Huawei / Honor devices. Seems we'll be getting a fix in a few weeks.
Hello, hoping someone has a recommendation:
I have a new latest generation Kindle Fire 8 Plus (9th?).
I did not root it, I just installed the 4 .apks needed to add the Google play store.
The installation went smoothly and I am logged into my Google account in the Play store, and I have used it to install several apps. However I'm running into two issues:
1) Google Chat downloads and says it's installed, but still not open. (Google chat work around is to use it through the gmail app-this works fine).
2) A game called Rise of Cultures works but to synchronize with game progress on other devices, requires to "Connect with Google Play". Every time I try to connect it, it says "account connect failed, try to connect at a later time."
Any ideas? Would rooting help? I didn't use the Kindle Toolbox because I only wanted the Google play store while retaining the Amazon skin since the primary use for this devices is to browse and buy Kindle books. Other Google apps seem to be able to sign into my Google account without any problems...
Any tips are appreciated!
Have you tried to wipe the application data with which there are problems?
Thanks, that was a good suggestion but it didn't work, still same issue.
If it is possible uninstall the google store and services (or restore to the factory version) and install older versions of the google store and services from apkmirror.