After the latest update of bt sport I sideloaded onto the fire stick but the message saying it requires access Google play services to open. Does anyone else have this issue or a way to get round it? Older versions I put on don't work as it requires it to update
I'm having the exact same issue. Maybe BT have got wise to it and put a block on it.
Has anyone tried adding the Playstore/services framework to see if that fixes anything?
I haven't. How easy is that to do?
Had same problem yesterday with new update.
Followed these instructions and all good again.
Can't post a link, but do a search on AFTVnews for sideloading Google Play. Article dated 16 October 2016 has the guide.
ogwellian said:
Had same problem yesterday with new update.
Followed these instructions and all good again.
Can't post a link, but do a search on AFTVnews for sideloading Google Play. Article dated 16 October 2016 has the guide.
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Did you use the resigned apks to avoid the services update and keep the play store working, or use something else to freeze the play services from the unaltered apks? In theory, is one of these methods better for the stick than flashing the open gapps package? The sideload sequence actually seems reversible compared to flash (think I read someone had to do a factory reset in twrp or restore a backup.
Axecaster said:
Did you use the resigned apks to avoid the services update and keep the play store working, or use something else to freeze the play services from the unaltered apks? In theory, is one of these methods better for the stick than flashing the open gapps package? The sideload sequence actually seems reversible compared to flash (think I read someone had to do a factory reset in twrp or restore a backup.
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Sorry, you've completely lost me there. I just downloaded the zip file, extracted the four files and sideloaded them in the same order. Followed the instructions and all working.
I then got an out of date message for Google services from the BT App (rather than the doesn't support one) and sideloaded a current version.
When sideloading the four unzipped files I had to remove the spaces from the file names.
I followed the instructions from the article and the BT Sport app just gives me a blank screen then it goes back to the main menu. Any ideas?
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So I started the process again this time using the latest Google Services apk. I kept to the order of the files and the app is working again. I did have to try the app a few times but it then loaded fine and I'm back up and running. Thanks for your help!
Hi folks have stumbled across this after also losing BT sport on fire tv due to update, am following the aftv guide as suggested could someone either please post a link to the latest Google Play Services APK they used as this is how I am coming unstuck.... help greatly appreciated!
For firestick?
ogwellian said:
Had same problem yesterday with new update.
Followed these instructions and all good again.
Can't post a link, but do a search on AFTVnews for sideloading Google Play. Article dated 16 October 2016 has the guide.
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Any idea how to get the 4 apk files that need to be installed onto the firestick? I can only seem to find tutorials for how to do it on the fire TV box.... Total pain in the ass not being able to get my bt sports on my firestick any more
ogwellian said:
Had same problem yesterday with new update.
Followed these instructions and all good again.
Can't post a link, but do a search on AFTVnews for sideloading Google Play. Article dated 16 October 2016 has the guide.
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You only need the first 3 files.
Then install the google play services update i.e. Google Play services 10.5.35 (238-147654167) beta worked for me.
Hi Guys, just received my new Fire Stick the other day (with Alexa voice control) with a view to side loading the BT Sport App as per the instructions at AFTV as well as this post however I've run through uploading and installing all the apk's which was fine but the BT Sport App is still asking for to update Google Play Services, I've even tried with the updated Google Play Services APK which was released on the 7th but to no avail?
I can open the Google Music App ok but just this BT Sport issue is driving me crazy, is it something I've done or is it some sort of block by BT Sport/Google??
Cheers for any help on this!
Mark
teknics100 said:
Hi Guys, just received my new Fire Stick the other day (with Alexa voice control) with a view to side loading the BT Sport App as per the instructions at AFTV as well as this post however I've run through uploading and installing all the apk's which was fine but the BT Sport App is still asking for to update Google Play Services, I've even tried with the updated Google Play Services APK which was released on the 7th but to no avail?
I can open the Google Music App ok but just this BT Sport issue is driving me crazy, is it something I've done or is it some sort of block by BT Sport/Google??
Cheers for any help on this!
Mark
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See my response above. Just search google for the play services file I listed. Worked for me and still working today.
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Tried that version as well as the newer version that's now on there. Done a factory reset and tried everything from scratch but still the same?
Only thoughts are the BT Sport App I downloaded may have been updated, is there different versions available somewhere?
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Hi There, fyi technics:
1. Uninstall btsport, google play services & google play store from fire tv.
2. Install latest google play services, 11.7.30 FROM Apkmirror
3. Install the google play store apk (com.android.vending) that is located in the zipped file in the aftvnews article about installing google play music posted on the 14th october.
4. Sideload latest version of bt sport apk (4.8.0)
5. Get to the point where u get an error when opening google play store (you will see a retry button).
6. OPEN bt sport
7. Crack open a cold one whilst listening to Michael Owen talk manure for two hours.
God speed, may your hammer be mighty
I'm finding the same as Teknics, have tried both 4.8.0 and 4.9.1 with the latest 11.7.30 Beta and it still saying that I need to update google services.
Even tried the google services that was with the play store from AFTV but still no joy...
Edit.
Finally managed to sort it, uninstalled Google play services and then used Downloader on the Fire to get the services app from apkpure, now it works.
Just need to work out how to navigate it now lol
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Amazon Fire Phone with Fire OS are neat and even more awesome with Google Play so you can install your favorite apps & games.
Updated: New method (10/10/2015)
Here is the new video, Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgeXdR92Sx0
Links:
Download Google Apps:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder,.apk
or
http://dwl.gadgetsxray.com
Old Method:
Here is the how to video, Enjoy
http://youtu.be/TGYU1KRCGAI
Download Google Apps:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder,.apk
Links:
ES File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
APK Downloader
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
Note:
- It look like this method is working best with the Fire Phone running software version Fire OS 3.6.8
turn off 2 part verification
I had to turn off 2 part verification to be able to login to google play. I have new unlocked 32 gb fire phone running fireos 3.6.8. Once i turned off 2 part verification, login , and turned 2 part verification back on all seem well. Thanks to original poster.
Simplify
inwisso said:
Amazon Fire Phone with Fire OS are neat and even more awesome with Google Play so you can install your favorite apps & games.
Here is the how to video, Enjoy
http://youtu.be/TGYU1KRCGAI
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Thanks for this. One step can be simplified by using ES File Explorer instead of Silk to actually download the 4 apk's - then they are in ES File Explorer in proper form already. Then just install them in the order shown, and Bob's your uncle.
I am using 3.6.6 and i cannot get it working. It allways tells me, "google play service closed" and i am not able to log into google playstore.
same happened to me so I just restarted and worked fine.
you do have to install in the correct order as in the video
I did that several times in exact that order but it is still not working. google play service is closed on reboot of the phone...
i also tried to install step by step and reboot after each apk, same problem.
Fire OS 3.6.6, locked to t-mobile, no root
if i install them in a row and open play store it says Gooogle-Service-Framework closed while trying to register my phone / log into my google account
this message is displayed 2 times, then i can put my account data an try to login, then "Process com.google.process.gapps was closed" 2 times
and then google playstore shows "no connection - try again" and this is where is gets stuck
reboot the phone: "Google Play-Service was closed"
LastActionHero said:
I did that several times in exact that order but it is still not working. google play service is closed on reboot of the phone...
i also tried to install step by step and reboot after each apk, same problem.
Fire OS 3.6.6, locked to t-mobile, no root
if i install them in a row and open play store it says Gooogle-Service-Framework closed while trying to register my phone / log into my google account
this message is displayed 2 times, then i can put my account data an try to login, then "Process com.google.process.gapps was closed" 2 times
and then google playstore shows "no connection - try again" and this is where is gets stuck
reboot the phone: "Google Play-Service was closed"
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Same issue here. Can't get it to run
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lu1gj3s said:
Same issue here. Can't get it to run
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Interesting, this was the same issue I have several weeks before - this was one reason I make my guide 'look and feel like...' Only with root
Must be an issue with the older firmwares...
The versions of Play services and Play store listed here are much newer than the ones (that I loaded successfully,) that are referenced on the original posts on this subject. You might want to try using the older versions and let them update.
Coming from 3.6.6 I could not get it run. After downgrading to 3.5 it didn't work as well. However, moving alls GApps to system apps, it finally worked!
From that experience, I am pretty sure that GApps without root may probably work on 3.6.8 phones, but not on the netlock 3.6.6 phones.
LastActionHero said:
I did that several times in exact that order but it is still not working. google play service is closed on reboot of the phone...
i also tried to install step by step and reboot after each apk, same problem.
Fire OS 3.6.6, locked to t-mobile, no root
if i install them in a row and open play store it says Gooogle-Service-Framework closed while trying to register my phone / log into my google account
this message is displayed 2 times, then i can put my account data an try to login, then "Process com.google.process.gapps was closed" 2 times
and then google playstore shows "no connection - try again" and this is where is gets stuck
reboot the phone: "Google Play-Service was closed"
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My phone was running Fire OS 3.6.8 Unlocked from amazon, you can try this method after upgrading to 3.6.8 it should work
inwisso said:
My phone was running Fire OS 3.6.8 Unlocked from amazon, you can try this method after upgrading to 3.6.8 it should work
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I would really like to do this, but 3.6.8 is not available for download. It is the firmware delivered with unlocked phones in the US only
Worked for two unlocked on 3.6.8. Thanks OP!
Apps from the play store seem to be working fine, but we'll see if I run into any issues. Seems too easy..
Well, you've done it. With this technique, the unlocked (that's the only one I tested this on and can verify it works flawlessly) Amazon fire phone is now the best deal in smartphones. Being able to run Google play services completely overcomes all the complaints everybody had with the fire phone, and at $230 with a 13 MP camera it's a fantastic deal, especially now that you can go download a better HD camera app from the play store. I would recommend doing this while you can, because no way in hell are Amazon / Google executives going to let this slide for too long.
Btw, follow the instructions exactly, then restart the phone for everything to work.
My phone got the 3.6.6 firmware. After I install the Google Apps, it will not connect to the store.
I do all the things in the first post, but it will not connect. Any solution for my problem?
Hi. Same problem here. We need 3.5.0 or 3.6.8 to install the Play Store correctly. Does anyone know a release date of an update?!
Thanks for the guide. I was able to successfully install the play store on an unlocked 3.6.8 fire phone and now I can download apps off it. Unfortunately, I can't find a launcher that will change the black background into something else. Do you know of one that does?
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Thanks for the guide. I was able to successfully install the play store on an unlocked 3.6.8 fire phone and now I can download apps off it. Unfortunately, I can't find a launcher that will change the black background into something else. Do you know of one that does?
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Vire Launcher sorta works
I was able to use this method to install the Play Store on my Fire phone running OS 3.6.8. I installed Google Now launcher, but have noticed that the battery drains much more quickly whenever I have other launchers installed. For one thing, even if you switch to another launcher, the Quick Switch menu (double-press on the home key) brings up the Fire Home Launcher as part of switching between apps and it seems like you have 2 launchers running at once which may explain the drain in part. Has anyone else noticed this?
You can use your own photos as wallpapers in Buzz Launcher, but no widgets. Only one I've found to date.
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New FireOS 4.6.4 Only for AT&T Fire Phones. Newer than 4.6.3 for Unlocked Fire Phone
I thought that you would like to know that apparently there is a newer FireOS v4.6.4, but only for the AT&T Fire Phone!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
Curiously this AT&T Firmware is newer than the v4.6.3, that we all have received last week on our Unlocked-GSM Fire Phones.
Fire OS 4.6.4 computer:Fire phone (AT&T):
http://fire-phone-updates.s3.amazon...update-fire-phone-32.4.6.4_user_464000220.bin
Does anyone here knows what's new in this latest FireOS 4.6.4 Firmware update?
I let it inadvertently install. There' s nothing new I can see. I'm sure it must have patched stagefright. I'm trying to figure out it its safe to downgrade via ADB sideload of .6.1 so I can install safestrap.
Anybody figure out which combination of Google Services/Play work with this new 4.6.4? It killed what I had working...
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hijax2001 said:
Anybody figure out which combination of Google Services/Play work with this new 4.6.4? It killed what I had working...
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I downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap and google is working great!
If you can use safestrap I can point you to the file.
7.0.99
hijax2001 said:
Anybody figure out which combination of Google Services/Play work with this new 4.6.4? It killed what I had working...
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Try to install google play service 7.0.99 for 4.6.4
junisir said:
Try to install google play service 7.0.99 for 4.6.4
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Thanks bro its working.... !!!! :good::laugh: cheers
Where can I find the files?
arunhtc said:
Thanks bro its working.... !!!! :good::laugh: cheers
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Could you point me to the files I need to sideload to get play store working?
arunhtc said:
Thanks bro its working.... !!!! :good::laugh: cheers
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Nah , its not working , the Google play store installs and starts but it will updated the Google services and then everything goes to crap.
I just got my Fire Phone today and it automatically updated to 4.6.4. I was getting a connection error so I uninstalled everything and reinstalled using 7.0.99 and I got it to work. I would try that
ishmoo21 said:
I just got my Fire Phone today and it automatically updated to 4.6.4. I was getting a connection error so I uninstalled everything and reinstalled using 7.0.99 and I got it to work. I would try that
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So you install only the Play Store from older version or all the supporting apk's ?
Holgunero said:
Nah , its not working , the Google play store installs and starts but it will updated the Google services and then everything goes to crap.
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There doesn't seem to be a way to disable Google Play Services from automatically updating without rooting your fire phone.
Did the 7.0.99 install for my fire phone with the 4.6.4 update. Now, at least once a day, I have to uninstall Google Play Services because it keeps automatically updating, then reinstall with version 7.0.99, as well as force-close Google Play Store in the process. To make things more annoying, Google Play Services doesn't give you the option to disable updates so easily.
Has anyone found a workaround to this, preferably without having to root your fire phone?
RollingHaro said:
There doesn't seem to be a way to disable Google Play Services from automatically updating without rooting your fire phone.
Did the 7.0.99 install for my fire phone with the 4.6.4 update. Now, at least once a day, I have to uninstall Google Play Services because it keeps automatically updating, then reinstall with version 7.0.99, as well as force-close Google Play Store in the process. To make things more annoying, Google Play Services doesn't give you the option to disable updates so easily.
Has anyone found a workaround to this, preferably without having to root your fire phone?
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You need to downgrade to 4.6.3. After that the Play Service update works after auto updating.
distearth said:
You need to downgrade to 4.6.3. After that the Play Service update works after auto updating.
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Hey guys, total Noob here and i just got my phone yesterday. I've been searching all over and i can't figure out how to downgrade to 4.6.3? tried factory reset but it didnt work.
I finally got the Play store to work after Play services updated to 7.8.99. Before I was uninstalling play store only every time I wanted to download a new app. It's been 24 hours plus and still working. Yes I have Fire OS on unlocked ATT 4.6.4
wiseguywood said:
I finally got the Play store to work after Play services updated to 7.8.99. Before I was uninstalling play store only every time I wanted to download a new app. It's been 24 hours plus and still working. Yes I have Fire OS on unlocked ATT 4.6.4
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Is it still working for you?
So is having os 4.6.4 ok to have for google play side loading or should I downgrade to 4.6.3? And what's the best way to downgrade I can't find anything?
When you guys talk about google apps, will google maps and navigation work too? (on att branded fire phone). Can one of you pl check?
Yes, they work.
Play Store is acting fruity again, I've had to reload it a couple of times since I last posted. I can't say I've had any luck getting Google Maps to work (yet), but the stock maps works enough for me. I did get WAZE to run on it though.
distearth said:
I downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap and google is working great!
If you can use safestrap I can point you to the file.
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Can you please let me know the steps how you downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap?
mudassarnp said:
Can you please let me know the steps how you downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap?
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Flash this file with SafeStrap https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347783512
That's 4.6.3
Use the formula from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/rom-cm-11-20150706-unofficial-t3151443, to flash CM11 but replace CM11 zip with the one in the link above.
I think this is correct.
Can someone else confirm? I'm new to this as well.
If it works, please thank me.
If it doesn't. Not my fault...
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distearth said:
Flash this file with SafeStrap https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347783512
That's 4.6.3
Use the formula from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/rom-cm-11-20150706-unofficial-t3151443, to flash CM11 but replace CM11 zip with the one in the link above.
I think this is correct.
Can someone else confirm? I'm new to this as well.
If it works, please thank me.
If it doesn't. Not my fault...
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Also, install xposed framework and HDXposed to prevent update. Mine stayed on 4.6.3 without it but I added it just in case.
Afternoon everyone.
As per the title, is the play store working on the tv stick?
I've got root (with kingo), I've installed the xposed framework. I've "adb install'd" the apk's for acc's manager, play- services, framework, search, play store (all from a firegapps zip file, found in a year old thread). I've installed and activated HDXposed also.
WHere do I go from here, if at all possible?
Ok, so i now have the play store app opening but am getting an error [RH-=01].
I'm presuming this is due to using old apk's.
Any pointers anyone?
wodgey said:
Ok, so i now have the play store app opening but am getting an error [RH-=01].
I'm presuming this is due to using old apk's.
Any pointers anyone?
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Clear cache/data for Google Play Services, Framework and Playstore. Try to open and set up playstore again. also, what version of playstore are you using? I would try to fined a leanback version.
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Clear cache/data for Google Play Services, Framework and Playstore. Try to open and set up playstore again. also, what version of playstore are you using? I would try to fined a leanback version.
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Same error, after clearing cache and data.
The apk's came from the firegapps zip, in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/how-to-install-gapps-root-t2960705
I've got an amlogic s812 clone box that I have root access to. I'll try scouring that box for the same apk's as that'll use a leanback variant.
Ok. I've flashed updates to the services, framework, account manager and the playstore (leanback variant from December. Most recent I could see) and still getting the same error.
i think, we get the Librarys installed to get it work but thos can only work when TWRP is installed. But current, we wait for a release of it, nobody knows if it come or not.
other way is, a Dev write a script what install all files with correct permission included... same as xposed.
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You can go to this site
www.apk4.tv to download tv apps
Bandusix said:
You can go to this site
www.apk4.tv to download tv apps
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Aye, thanks. I'd come accross that site during my rsearching. I'm also comfortable using abd for pushing/shell/installing etc but I didn;t want to be beaten by not getting play-store to work. ALthough, this does cover the majority of the apps that'd be needed.
I recently purchased a Kindle Fire 7 and it had version 5.6.0.1 I was succesfull in rolling back and debloating following the instructions in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/fire-7-2017-7th-gen-downgrade-debloat-t3699937
The challenge I am having is I am unable to get Google Family Link to work. If I use the google play store as myself I can install it but this doesn't allow for the control I want. If I reset the device and instead attempt to do everything as my childs's account I get to the point where it asks me to install the app and then i am told that google play services (or was it google link service, shoot cant remember as I was working on this late last night and am now at work) needs to be updated. When I go to app management I am not seeing a way to do this.
I am running the nova launcher
Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.
navigates said:
Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.
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Would appreciate if anyone can help with this.
Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.
JUSTINMARMER said:
Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.
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Alternatively, Is there a way to root the box and or install Google Play and get it through that? I saw a guide to install Android TV Fully but that I believe requires Root. The Last time I rooted my firetv years ago, I bricked it and I have two bricked firetv's in the closet. Except for this app, I don't have any need to root.
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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Thanks Justinmarmer.
JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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hi. I've just sent you a PM.