Hello
is there a way to replace the FireOS of amazon fire TV / stick by the full google android OS with google play store, google services...
because i have apps that runs perfectly on my nexus7 android tablet (ea. tunnelbear, . ..) but don't start on fireOS.
thanks for help
vdurieu said:
Hello
is there a way to replace the FireOS of amazon fire TV / stick by the full google android OS with google play store, google services...
because i have apps that runs perfectly on my nexus7 android tablet (ea. tunnelbear, . ..) but don't start on fireOS.
thanks for help
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You would need a fully unlocked bootloader & although most AFTV devices have been rooted at different FW version. Only some first year FTV1's with early FW where capable of being Fully bootloader unlocked. I am lucky enough to own 4 of them.
There have been multiple new methods to root AFTV(S)'s. But no new methods of unlocking their bootloaders. So for now changing the OS on AFTV(S)'s is not going to happen.
vdurieu said:
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is there a way to replace the FireOS of amazon fire TV / stick by the full google android OS with google play store, google services...
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Although there is no way to replace the FireOS. If you have a rooted FTV1 & eventually other rooted FTV devices. You will be able to change the UI. Just keep an eye on this project.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/project-aftv2atv-t3489239/
It should make your FTV function as close to an AndroidTV device as possible.
Y314K I was just given a Fire TV box 1st gen and was able to root and fully unlock the bootloader. I have TWRP installed, and since I'm just using this box for exploring alterations I was wondering if it is possible to completely replace the fire os with a pure android os? I'm having trouble finding tutorials and wondered if you could tell me if it is possible and if you know of any resources of tutorials? What do you run on your FTV 1 boxes? Any other suggestions for tinkering?
Robdogbird said:
Y314K I was just given a Fire TV box 1st gen and was able to root and fully unlock the bootloader. I have TWRP installed, and since I'm just using this box for exploring alterations I was wondering if it is possible to completely replace the fire os with a pure android os? I'm having trouble finding tutorials and wondered if you could tell me if it is possible and if you know of any resources of tutorials? What do you run on your FTV 1 boxes? Any other suggestions for tinkering?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/project-aftv2atv-t3489239/
The above is still the closest option so far. There where a couple of projects a few years ago which you can find here on XDA where developers started to make a Cyanogen 12 & other FW options for FTV1's with unlocked bootloader. But development faded once only a small percentage of FTV1's where capable of having their bootloaders unlocked. And none of the other devices have that capability.
Most mods now are just launcher changes & Amazon service deactivation for a leaner FireOS. But every option still has FireOS as it's base. The AFTV2ATV project does the most changes over all.
You can find the old projects under both development sections.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/orig-development/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/cm12-android-tv-rom-development-t3016587
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...e-tv-2-ubuntu-headless-install-guide-t3323351
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/kernel-overclocked-to-1890mhz-init-d-t2934205
Anything that could be run on a FTV2 can also be ported or modded for a FTV1.
I recently acquired a Gionee M2017 and have been unable to install gapps apks or root the device. There is access to sign in to the google account which indirectly grants a portal to the main google apps including mail, calendar etc. It appears gionee has not granted support to google play services. It is possible to download apps from third party app sites though. Attempts at rooting have been unsuccessful internally with downloaded apps or with PC synchronization via USB debugging. Any suggestions or possibly I will need to wait until gionee sponsors a GMS core app or device can be rooted and flashed.
RJK01
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I recently acquired a Gionee M2017 and have been unable to install gapps apks or root the device. There is access to sign in to the google account which indirectly grants a portal to the main google apps including mail, calendar etc. It appears gionee has not granted support to google play services. It is possible to download apps from third party app sites though. Attempts at rooting have been unsuccessful internally with downloaded apps or with PC synchronization via USB debugging. Any suggestions or possibly I will need to wait until gionee sponsors a GMS core app or device can be rooted and flashed.
RJK01
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my problem is also same I can not success root my m5plus plz help me
rooting gionee m2017 and gapps
For more information the methods of rooting tried included: 360 root, king root, kingo root, one click root, v root, z4 root, framaroot, root master (iroot), root genius. here possible on device and rooting apps that allow PC synchronization. It allows developer option of unlocking bootloader but no effect on downloading gapps or rooting.
Same issues here.. Cannot root or use Gapps.. Tried everything but nothing is helping.. I wish someone comes out with a solution or rooting software for this Gionee M2017 at the earliest.. Feel handicap without google apps.. Any advise will be highly appreciated..
With the new amigo OS update you can now install and run google play services. Still some bugs...google contact sync stops working and you cannot access google contacts or gmail.
Gionee m2017
Bugs fixed all Google apps work. Choose always allow read contacts and always allow location in app permissions.
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With the new amigo OS update you can now install and run google play services. Still some bugs...google contact sync stops working and you cannot access google contacts or gmail.
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Dear RJK01!
Can you please guide me the step wise process as I don't have advanced skills on how to manage this phone. I desperately want the google apps to be working on this phone. I shall be extremely thankful
Gionee M 2017
drmuji said:
Dear RJK01!
Can you please guide me the step wise process as I don't have advanced skills on how to manage this phone. I desperately want the google apps to be working on this phone. I shall be extremely thankful
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I have uploaded videos to you tube with instructions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thGtYBo16p4
This is only valid for Gionee M2017 after Amigo OS is updated.
General principle is to install google services framework 6.01 (available APK mirror), followed by google contact sync 6.01, google calendar sync, google play services 10.2.99 (440), google play store.
The downloads are available https://www.apkmirror.com/
Ohhh I am so so thankful. I can't believe I am using it. I was about to throw this phone away as it was becoming useless.
You just made my year.
Respect
Gionee m2017 and Google play
You are welcome. I am happy I could assist you.
gionee m2017
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hi , recent updates of google play services crashes the google apps in gione m2017, i managed to download and instal older version of google play services, but once it is opened its updating itself to newest version and crashes again.
any solutions?
how do i stop it from self updating? should i waite for another version to come?
tried to root but cant find any root apps to support gionee m2017
thanks
I have not experienced that problem with my gionee m2017. I am using version 8.0.73 without any problems. It is difficult to conclude if the problem is in your app settings or the signature of your updated version. You can try to delete it and install from third party site like app China. Other option choose older version from apk mirror site. Last option would be to reinstall google play services and possibly framework for 6.0.
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I have not experienced that problem with my gionee m2017. I am using version 8.0.73 without any problems. It is difficult to conclude if the problem is in your app settings or the signature of your updated version. You can try to delete it and install from third party site like app China. Other option choose older version from apk mirror site. Last option would be to reinstall google play services and possibly framework for 6.0.
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my gionee is running on amigo os 3.5.11 (m2017 release version) android 6.0.1, could you tell me what version of google apps are installed in your device?
i will download and instal them as well from apkmirror.com
i have reseted my phone to factory details, i want to reinstall Gapss. maybe it will help.
thanks for your reply
I provided my version of play store in the last thread. Google play services 11.0.55. I have the same amigo OS version and android version. If you already reset to factory version then the other trouble shooting for app fixes are moot. Reinstalling gapps should restore functionality.
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I provided my version of play store in the last thread. Google play services 11.0.55. I have the same amigo OS version and android version. If you already reset to factory version then the other trouble shooting for app fixes are moot. Reinstalling gapps should restore functionality.
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is it this version
Google Play services 11.0.55 (440-156917137)?
Yes that is the version I have installed on my gionee m 2017
RJK01 said:
Yes that is the version I have installed on my gionee m 2017
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reinstalling solves the problem partialy.
everything works fine untill google play services updates itself automatically to version 11.3.02 then it stops working.
That is bizarre. I have no suggested fix for that.
There are two ways to install gapps through Chinese installer or sequential installation apk mirror.
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That is bizarre. I have no suggested fix for that.
There are two ways to install gapps through Chinese installer or sequential installation apk mirror.
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should have bought Samsung ok thanks ill waite for another update to google services maybe it will solve ..
After you open play store first time go settings auto update stop updates. Gionee M 2017 is not certified under settings which means occasionally apps will misbehave. There are a lot of third party app sites as well.
Hi,
Been looking for an answer and tried multiple options without success so I hope this thread will solve this for me and others.
I have a Nova 2 Plus device from China and cannot install Google play (best I could do is to reach the step where it requires GMS packages). Tried to install from differente links and sites, installed the apk also but no luck.
Can you please help with this?
Thanks a lot!
sfinxx18 said:
Hi,
Been looking for an answer and tried multiple options without success so I hope this thread will solve this for me and others.
I have a Nova 2 Plus device from China and cannot install Google play (best I could do is to reach the step where it requires GMS packages). Tried to install from differente links and sites, installed the apk also but no luck.
Can you please help with this?
Thanks a lot!
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Does the phone came with a custom firmware? is you bootloader unlocker and phone rooted? if normal methods dont work, you can reinstall oficial firmware with rootin along with de Gapps through sideload with TWRP, or you can try forcing your phone with new firmware to see if now it cames with Gapps
Hi,
i got firestick 4k yesterday, i looking into forum but cannot find an answer.
Is it possible to install playservices on firestick 4k? I would get working some apps that needs playservices to work.
i'm running version 6.2.7.6
Thanks
antony84 said:
Hi,
i got firestick 4k yesterday, i looking into forum but cannot find an answer.
Is it possible to install playservices on firestick 4k? I would get working some apps that needs playservices to work.
i'm running version 6.2.7.6
Thanks
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I have not tried it myself, but based on other posts I have see in this forum I don't intend to try. A lot of people have had serious problems trying to install playservices. Search the forum your self and decide.
@antony84
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/magisk-gapps-fireos-6-t4019095
there is a magisk module kicking around to enable playstore . it requires a rooted 4k , however i would proceed with caution. as @dcarvil says it just isnt worth the hassle , download aurora store instead via fdroid or sideload the apk to your device , youll get just about the same apps (ATV ofc) from there. I bricked my stick twice using the magisk addons so be careful
I cannot find netflix nor can i install play store. I have updated my tv to firmware V8-MT56552-LF1V343 (from this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-tcl-c48p1fs-i-want-to-upgrade-my-tv.4479969/)
I have managed to get access to adb from computer on network on port 5555, I have managed to get access via total commander, and I have managed to install apps from es explorer. I cannot for the life of me get the gapps to work, nor can i get play store to work. can you guys provide me with gapps or netflix or play store or google play service for 4.4.3, and if possible is there a way to update to android 5.
My infos :
Thank you for your help.
Kind regards,
Google Play store for Android TV is only for Android 5.0+.
Netflix same.
stasiof said:
Google Play store for Android TV is only for Android 5.0+.
Netflix same.
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Is there any way to update it to android 5?
Cislasuumas said:
Is there any way to update it to android 5?
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Time to change your TV.....