Step 1: To follow this method to the letter, you must first open the Settings tab on the tablet head over to the device options. Once there, you need to reach for the serial number and hit it at least 7 times, repeatedly to activate the Developer Options for the given tablet and serial number. As Fire OS is still a modified version of the Android operating platform, it would still allow you to access the developer options with ease.
Step 3: Subsequently, click and enable the ADB access and agree to the warning if it shows up. In case downloading drivers is an issue, you can always download them online and place them on the laptop, to ensure that the machine readily detects the tablet.
Step 4: Provided the PC is ready, download the required package by clicking on the script link. Note: The script link leads to a zip file, which downloads directly onto the PC. You need to extract the script and ensure that it is located easily, preferably in the File. Bat format. Click on the. BAT file to run the script in the Command Prompt format. Once the command prompt tab is active, Type 2 and press Enter.
This would install the Google Play store on the Tablet. Once the process is complete, reboot the tablet. It can be found in the middle of the page. Enable "Apps from Unknown Sources". Scroll to the "Advanced" section. You will get a warning about installing apps from unknown sources. Tap OK. Part 2. Determine which version of the files you need. There are two versions of the needed files: bit versions and bit versions.
Which version you'll download depends on your version of Fire OS. If you're on Fire OS 6 or newer, download the bit files. If you're on Fire OS 5 or earlier, download the bit files. Download the Google Account Manager file. Leave it in your notifications tray. Download the Google Services Framework file. This file is the same, regardless of your version of Fire OS.
Do not install the file yet. Download the Google Play Services file. Download the Google Play Store file. You may need to scroll to find it. Tap on the Down arrow next to the date to download the file. Part 3. Open the notifications bar to reveal the downloaded files. Don't open any of the apps after installing - simply click "Done" and download the next one. One method involves changing a few settings on the tablet and then downloading and installing four files. The other method uses a free utility called Fire Toolbox and requires you to connect your tablet to a Windows computer with a USB cable.
While that may seem like it takes a few extra steps, it also opens the possibility of making other changes to Fire tablets , including changing the default home screen and app launcher, removing pre-installed apps, and more. Among other things, you can use the Toolbox to backup and restore your device, enable or disable specific Amazon apps and services, and install the Google Play Store. You can also use the Fire Toolbox to manage your account, remove Google Play, or make other changes such as removing Amazon apps and services — just be careful.
Open the Silk web browser and download the following four APK files in the order listed. Tap OK, and then choose Install and then Done before moving on to the next download:. After all four APK files have been downloaded and installed, reboot your tablet and then open the Google Play Store app. This article was originally published November 12, and last updated November 24, Liliputing's primary sources of revenue are advertising and affiliate links if you click the " Shop " button at the top of the page and buy something on Amazon, for example, we'll get a small commission.
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Amazon allows the installation of apps from outside sources on all of its Fire tablets, which means you can install the Google Play Store. So proceed with caution and know that certain APKs may not work as intended. Next comes the fun part: manually downloading and installing Google Play Services. Fire OS 5 is based on Android 5. The latest APKs listed work for devices that have at least Android 4. Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links.
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