In this tutorial we will explore adding GPS functionality to the Kindle Fire HD 7" or the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". This idea began about 1 year ago and has gone through several changes to adapt to the current Kindle platform. You DO NOT need a WiFi router or need to be connected to WiFi. This method uses WiFi to transmit GPS Data to the Kindle Fire.We attempt to keep this tutorial updated regularly - adding information from the end users experience. We have recently upgraded the storage servers to increase uptime, you now have two options for the downloads both are ad free. Option one is a Dropbox Storage Server and Option two is a Ubuntu One Storage Server, if one is under maintenance you may use the other download link. When you are done with the tutorial, please take the time to post feedback, this is very important to us - without your feedback, we have no way of knowing if we are doing our job. Finally, if you feel we did a decent job, please think about donating to us using the "Donate to Me" button - this is how we make a living, without your kind donations we would no longer be able to do this for a living.
Prerequisites:
1. You will need a Phone that has GPS with the Kindle Fire HD
2. Rooted Kindle HD
That method does work on the Kindle Fire HD 7" and HD 8.9" and is a method that was developed for the original Kindle Fire, it is quite simple, if you want to play a bit here it is:
Step 1: Download and Install SQL Lite Manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...qleditor&hl=en
Step 2: Download and Install Tether GPS (Preferred Method): https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mptonsoft.tgps
Step 3: Enter the following commands through ADB:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
If you see a Serial Number, than proceed. If you do not see a number please review our ADB USB Driver Install located in our Root tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35957305
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
copy settings.db settings.bak
sqlite3 settings.db "update secure set value=1 where name='mock_location';"
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
Step 4: After the Kindle Fire restarts you should be ready to tether! Connect your Kindle Fire to your phone's WiFi, launch the TetherGPS server on your phone, and launch the TetherGPS client on your Kindle Fire. Install Google Maps and Earth http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2069859
Alternative Method: Purchase Root Explorer from the Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...e.rootexplorer
ALT Step 1: Use Root Explorer and SQL Lite Manager to open /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Code:
change 'mock_location' from '0' to '1'
ALT Step 2: Restart your KF.
Prokennexusa - New Series - The Noob Express Series
To All-
We have listened to all of you, thank you to everyone in XDA Developers for your time and feedback, we are launching a new series for the more advanced and for the people who like quick and dirty tutorials. The new series will be called, The Noob (Simple) Express Series. The idea is to take our core steps and place it into a tutorial, drilling down the steps to 75% of the original tutorial. So, if we have the Root Kindle Fire and it is 10 steps long, we plan to make the new tutorial only 4 steps long.
We will begin to deploy the new series next week. Thank you again! :good:
Dose it means that I have to connect my phone's wifi network before I use Kindle Fire HD7's GPS?
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - Do I Need WiFi -
dustpop said:
Dose it means that I have to connect my phone's wifi network before I use Kindle Fire HD7's GPS?
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dustpop,
This is a great question dustpop. No, this idea does not need to be connected to WiFi to function as designed. Tether GPS reacts as a 'Router' so you connect your Kindle to Your phone through a WiFi single. Having said this, your phone becomes what is equal to, a WiFi Access Point without Internet. We also have a Bluetooth version we will be posting for people that prefer a Bluetooth connection over WiFi.
Having said this, since it is not dependent on a Internet connection, you are able to hike, ski, walk, etc with the Kindle and use it for navigation while out and about.
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
To All -
We just added an optional BlueTooth method for those that prefer Bluetooth over WiFi. The Bluetooth tether does have less battery consumption over WiFi.
prokennexusa said:
To All -
We just added an optional BlueTooth method for those that prefer Bluetooth over WiFi. The Bluetooth tether does have less battery consumption over WiFi.
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Does that mean it will work with bluetooth gps dongles? Or do you need a full fledged device to supply the gps?
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - GPS Dongle
Geekybiker said:
Does that mean it will work with bluetooth gps dongles? Or do you need a full fledged device to supply the gps?
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Geekybiker,
Thank you for posting the question. Yes, this package will work with Bluetooth GPS devices or dongles although we have not tested everyone on the market. We had success with an older US Global Sat BT368 - they cost about $60. I suspect most will function without a hitch.
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
To All-
We have updated all our links to include two download options:
1. Dropbox
2. Ubuntu One
If one of our storage servers is down, you have an alternate to choose from - either link will download the exact same package, we have done this for redundancy.
Re: [ROOT][HOW TO] Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Versi
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
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kAramaicns98 said:
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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I can't get it to install from google play either? States it won't work on kfhd so won't install?
Any thoughts?
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kstephens98 said:
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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kstephens98,
The company made a change to their software, let me see if we can obtain the older copy. In the mean time, follow the instructions for the WiFi version, this works flawlessly.
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
kgyuszko said:
I can't get it to install from google play either? States it won't work on kfhd so won't install?
Any thoughts?
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kgyuszko,
We are working with the developer to solve the problem, in the mean time use the WiFi Version, this works flawlessly. We will get you a copy to test.
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - App Options
kstephens98 said:
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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kstephens98,
As promised, we got you several choices to try on the Kindle - be sure you enable Mock Location (on the Kindle) per the instructions.
***WE HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO TEST THESE APPS - WE USE THE PREFERRED METHOD***
First attempt to install the app, if the install fails, move the from the /sdcard/Download folder to /system/app and change the permissions to: User: Read Write Group: Read and Others: Read - reboot and test each application. If the app fails to work, go back to /system/app and remove the application.
Step 2.1: Download and Install Googoo Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.2: Download and Install Mobilej Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.3: Download and Install Turboirc Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
*These apps are designed to connect a Bluetooth GPS Device to the Kindle Fire like the Dual XGPS150A - the 3 apps are NOT designed to connect a phone GPS to your Kindle Fire.
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - Bth App Options
kgyuszko said:
I can't get it to install from google play either? States it won't work on kfhd so won't install?
Any thoughts?
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kgyuszko,
As promised, we got you several choices to try on the Kindle - be sure you enable Mock Location (on the Kindle) per the instructions.
***WE HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO TEST THESE APPS - WE USE THE PREFERRED METHOD***
First attempt to install the app, if the install fails, move the from the /sdcard/Download folder to /system/app and change the permissions to: User: Read Write Group: Read and Others: Read - reboot and test each application. If the app fails to work, go back to /system/app and remove the application.
Step 2.1: Download and Install Googoo Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.2: Download and Install Mobilej Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.3: Download and Install Turboirc Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
*These apps are designed to connect a Bluetooth GPS Device to the Kindle Fire like the Dual XGPS150A - the 3 apps are NOT designed to connect a phone GPS to your Kindle Fire.
prokennexusa said:
kgyuszko,
As promised, we got you several choices to try on the Kindle - be sure you enable Mock Location (on the Kindle) per the instructions.
***WE HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO TEST THESE APPS - WE USE THE PREFERRED METHOD***
First attempt to install the app, if the install fails, move the from the /sdcard/Download folder to /system/app and change the permissions to: User: Read Write Group: Read and Others: Read - reboot and test each application. If the app fails to work, go back to /system/app and remove the application.
Step 2.1: Download and Install Googoo Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.2: Download and Install Mobilej Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.3: Download and Install Turboirc Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
*These apps are designed to connect a Bluetooth GPS Device to the Kindle Fire like the Dual XGPS150A - the 3 apps are NOT designed to connect a phone GPS to your Kindle Fire.
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Thanks for the quick response, however I have a question.
My mobile is blackberry curve, and does not support tethering (gggrrrr!!), hense the 'hope' that bluetooth connection via phone would work. I assume from your response this is not possible, or I am having a noob moment here??
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
kgyuszko said:
Thanks for the quick response, however I have a question.
My mobile is blackberry curve, and does not support tethering (gggrrrr!!), hense the 'hope' that bluetooth connection via phone would work. I assume from your response this is not possible, or I am having a noob moment here??
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kgyuszko,
Blackberry is a proprietary OS named BlackBerry Device Software v5 - this tutorial is designed for Android Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean Tablets and Phones. Blackberry is limited to Blackberry only apps and services.
Sorry!:crying:
KFHD 8.9 Doesn't Like Bluetooth GPS
Chris,
I'm having some weirdness with the bluetooth apps on my KFHD 8.9.
- GooGoo bluetooth would not install from either /sdcard/download or from /system/app.
- turboirc.btgps.apk installed. But I lost the pull-down menu (necessary to enable bluetooth, etc.) and the bottom nav menu - they are enabled for about second after boot, then they 'autohide' and are no longer available. Other apps work fine, but it's difficult to get back 'home' without a reboot.
- mobilej installed as well but also killed the menus.
Mobilej does have a 'settings' prompt that activated when it determined that bluetooth wasn't enabled, so I was able to enable the bluetooth radio from the app. I am able to see the TomTom MKII bluetooth GPS, and can enter the GPS' ID number when attempting to connect, but get a 'not compatible' error
Two questions - anyone know the app in /system/app that I might be able to run to regain the menus? Is there an app or file or database one can access to uninstall an app without access to the pull-down menu?
Sigh...time for another complete restore.
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD - Kindle Fire 8.9" build.prop
Slimepuppy said:
Chris,
I'm having some weirdness with the bluetooth apps on my KFHD 8.9.
- GooGoo bluetooth would not install from either /sdcard/download or from /system/app.
- turboirc.btgps.apk installed. But I lost the pull-down menu (necessary to enable bluetooth, etc.) and the bottom nav menu - they are enabled for about second after boot, then they 'autohide' and are no longer available. Other apps work fine, but it's difficult to get back 'home' without a reboot.
- mobilej installed as well but also killed the menus.
Mobilej does have a 'settings' prompt that activated when it determined that bluetooth wasn't enabled, so I was able to enable the bluetooth radio from the app. I am able to see the TomTom MKII bluetooth GPS, and can enter the GPS' ID number when attempting to connect, but get a 'not compatible' error
Two questions - anyone know the app in /system/app that I might be able to run to regain the menus? Is there an app or file or database one can access to uninstall an app without access to the pull-down menu?
Sigh...time for another complete restore.
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Slimepuppy,
Damn software developers! Why do they have to make apps that beak devices! I am removing the Bluetooth option since it clearly does not work.
Sorry it had to be you! The software must have added something to the build.prop - can you get to Google Play Store? If yes, download and install build.prop Editor then open the editor and look at the last lines, it will be obvious what has been inserted. I have attached an original HD 8.9" build.prop to this response.
If I understand you correctly, you have removed the software, and since the removal you have lost the status bars, correct? Using ES File Explorer, take a peek at the /system/ folder, do you see a file named build.bak or something like this name? If yes, there is the backup build.prop.
prokennexusa said:
Slimepuppy,
Damn software developers! Why do they have to make apps that beak devices! I am removing the Bluetooth option since it clearly does not work.
Sorry it had to be you! The software must have added something to the build.prop - can you get to Google Play Store? If yes, download and install build.prop Editor then open the editor and look at the last lines, it will be obvious what has been inserted. I have attached an original HD 8.9" build.prop to this response.
If I understand you correctly, you have removed the software, and since the removal you have lost the status bars, correct? Using ES File Explorer, take a peek at the /system/ folder, do you see a file named build.bak or something like this name? If yes, there is the backup build.prop.
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No worries Chris - it's a fun way to learn! The tools work for some - I just need to work through my newbness.
Thanks for the build.prog info and the link - I'll do some exploring.
Andy
edit... just to clarify, the status bar buttons (back, home,search, etc.) disappeared after installing the bluetooth app. I wasn't able to delete the software as the Fire's pull-down menu and navigation buttons disappear when the bluetooth apps are installed. Once I reboot the Kindle, I can run any app I wish - once - but cannot close it to open another app (unless the app has an exit function) as there's no 'home' or 'back' button. The bottom status bar is there in the form of a black bar that's apparently still reserved, but there are no buttons. The top pull-down menu does not function either. There's no backup build.prop file in /system.
The process appears to work for the KFHD 7 so it's probably good to keep the option available.
If anyone's got these working on a KF HD 8.9, I'd like to hear from them - that'll let me know that I'm the problem and not the app. Thanks!
Add WiFi GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
Slimepuppy said:
No worries Chris - it's a fun way to learn! The tools work for some - I just need to work through my noobness.
Thanks for the build.prog info and the link - I'll do some exploring.
Andy
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Slimepuppy,
Let's enjoy the weekend and get back to the software on Monday. I will be interested to see what we have to change with the Google Play Store install.
Let us know if you need any more help.
Related
[UPDATED!]
Thread for Aussies to share Kindle Fire experience. I want eventually to have an ICS rom on this, but I'm no Dev so will need to share learnings.
Goals:
1. DONE - Order Kindle Fire using US Freight Forwarding company (I used www.shipito.com ) and Australian Credit Card
2. Set up and use Amazon.com US services
HELP - my broadband modem is locked so I cannot setup VPN on it - other options being investigated:
a - get VPN & working tun.ko on Fire for VPN on the device (best option)
see How to access android.net.vpn.SETTINGS?
and Kindle Fire tun.ko
b - get adhoc networking working so can run VPN on PC/laptop and then share adhoc wireless network
see [Q] Kindle won't pickup adhoc wireless my phone will??
and [Q] Will Adhoc WIFI be possible with software patching?
c - use a special wirless router to flash VPN on it e.g. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1494723
3. DONE! - Root (Dev forum thread
4. Install Google Apps (Dev forum thread)
HELP - Market loads but fails when trying to download any apps.
5. Install alternate launcher
6. Ummm... clockwork recovery and cyanogenmod 9 ICS eventually...
e.g. ROMs and DEVs compilation thread
EDIT - Other goals yet to be achieved
Add your own books to the Kindle
From the Use Kindle Fire in Europe thread:
mils69 said:
Here's my experience using the various Amazon 'services' from abroad - on the road for work, vacation or whatever.
Amazon Kindle - VPN into either US or UK IP ranges and then I can purchase books. Kindle app on Android doesn't seem to care where it is once book has been purchased.
Amazon MP3s - VPN into either US or UK and then I can purchase (and upload to Amazon Cloud player).. haven't tried playing MP3s with the cloud player as I have Google Music. Once disconnected from the VPN Amazon download app doesn't seem to care where I am when I download the actual MP3s.
Amazon Prime - Free Subscription to Amazon media library. Seems to be fine (on my PC) once I use an VPN. Haven't tried it on my Sensation.
Amazon AppStore - can't get it to work outside the US for love or money.
Assuming the products on the KF would behave in a similar fashion I can't see myself buying one any time soon, which is incredibly frustrating.
Hope this helps,
mils
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How do I VPN to a US IP?
I’m currently waiting for my kindle to arrive, I´m based in Spain and will be using unblock-us
I currently use this on my apple tv and ipad to view content from both the US and UK that is restricted to me here, this is a big step up from a VPN, it changes your DNS and not your ip address, it works at the same speed as your connection so streaming content via this will see no slowdown which I have always found happens using a VPN.
I’ve been using it for the last 3 months faultlessly but have not tried it on Amazon prime although I really don’t see why this won’t work.
Try it for free with the free months trial and please report back
Progress updated in first thread.
#1 - Root. This was very straightforward following the linked thread.
#2 - File explorer - had difficulties here, I ended up learning how to take an app off my phone (e.g. rootexplorer-1.apk from /data/apps) and install it on the fire using adb on my PC i.e. "adb install rootexplorer-1.apk".
I could get any number of apps off my phone using this method (e.g. homeswitcher & go launcher I really want!) but really I won't feel happy unless I can do this using the market
I tried following the link in my first post to get the market working, it opens but fails on trying to install any apps. Will give this another go later, but am concentrating on getting Amazon US services first.
On this note I have signed up to www.hidemyass.com for VPN as it seemed a good deal and I saw it before the above post about "unblock-us". So I have VPN on my PC, laptop, my android SGS phone and my wife's iPhone4, for about $70/year. Unfortunately our broadband wireless router is locked so I cannot set up VPN on it, so I am looking at options per my first post ie:
a - get VPN & working tun.ko on Fire for VPN on the device (best option)
see How to access android.net.vpn.SETTINGS?
and Kindle Fire tun.ko
b - get adhoc networking working so can run VPN on PC/laptop and then share adhoc wireless network
see [Q] Kindle won't pickup adhoc wireless my phone will??
and [Q] Will Adhoc WIFI be possible with software patching?
c - use a special wirless router to flash VPN on it e.g. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1494723
Kindle fire tried in Aussie land
I have got an amazon kindle from ebay and have successfully done the following
1. Rooted ...(Superoneclick)
2. Google market and youtube installed(needs market 3.3 and vendor.apk files
3. Installed go launcher
4. installed voodoo ota rootkeeper (for prime trailers to hide the su binary)
now waiting for custom ICS rom and recovery bootloader....
will try unblock-us to see if I can bypass the us restriction for amazon market store and video . Anyone tried this as I have heard we cant bypass this due to the credit card associated to amazon account. We need to have an us address associated with the card. One way to bypass this would be to get someone in US to post a Visa/matercard gift card so we can input that credit card in amazon.... anyone have any ideas ???
My Kindle arrived an hour ago here in Spain.
I have an Amazon account with my Spanish credit card and used a random us address.
I now have Amazon prime working nicely with the help of unblock-us which was straight forward, I also quickly installed ice cream sandwich launcher and will shortly root to add android market
So far everything works well with everything working just like being in the US
Kindle Fire - market app bombs
I followed all the instructions, rooted the kindle fire.
Installed the google pack, rootexplorer, go launcher, and vending apk.
Installed perfectly BUT it opens for a second, tried to display the terms of agreement then shuts down.
I tried to get around it by installing the market opener apk, same deal opens for one second then closes (as if something forces it shut).
Can someone please help.
Thanks
duquesa said:
My Kindle arrived an hour ago here in Spain.
I have an Amazon account with my Spanish credit card and used a random us address.
I now have Amazon prime working nicely with the help of unblock-us which was straight forward, I also quickly installed ice cream sandwich launcher and will shortly root to add android market
So far everything works well with everything working just like being in the US
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Which address did you change and how?
Australian VPN On Kindle Fire
Hello everybody,
I have Kindle Fire and I am using Australian VPN with Superb VPN Services on it. I am very satisfied. Speed is fine and connection is reliable.
AnthonyBell said:
Hello everybody,
I have Kindle Fire and I am using Australian VPN with Superb VPN Services on it. I am very satisfied. Speed is fine and connection is reliable.
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How did you manage to set it up? Through the router (VPN method mentioned earlier) or directly on your Kindle? In which case it would be amazing
AnthonyBell said:
Hello everybody,
I have Kindle Fire and I am using Australian VPN with Superb VPN Services on it. I am very satisfied. Speed is fine and connection is reliable.
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Hi Anthony, you mention Superb VPN Services. This looks like the right site:
superbvpn.com/android-vpn-service
It is a subscription service at $3.49/m. Is that what you used?
The site has an issue at the moment and I can't get to the purchase page.
Please confirm how you set this up.
Cheers.
Edit: I just found another option that has worked for a couple of AU users on this Whirlpool thread:
forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1819810
UnblockUs has a free trial for one week then it is $4.99/m
unblock-us.com
I will give this a try and see how it goes.
Cheers.
My objective was to use the physical keyboard of my droid2 over bluetooth to control my Kindle Fire HD 7". After some research I was able to get it running, I hope it helps someone else in the community:
1. Enable ADB access: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887026
2. Root KF7HD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
3. Install Google Play: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
4. Enable keyboards on the KFHD: 2 Options: Use the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cogentapps.kindle.keyboardfixer But I guess you could do it for free: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351914. The first option worked for the HD even though it is not specified in the description. I didn't try the second option as the first one was so simple and cheap.
5. Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.an2an (They have a demo version) I tried the demo. and since it worked, got the full version.
So far so good, it works like a charm.
I'm gonna try this tbh
I've installed google play services ( sideload without root based on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-3SWSD232U ).
And Fake Location 3.27 apk (com.fakegps.mock), tried a few others that failed to install but this one installed and seems to work.
You will need to use the ADB shell to enable mock locations as well. I also installed a rotation app to force landscape on apps that seem to think its portrait.
I have my location set by ZIP code in FireOS settings however it seems that all apps don't use it.
Installed (sideloaded) all of these to get this working (I'm not certain if GP services are needed for fake location to work or not, but I think they are):
Google Account Manager_4.0.3-239410.apk
Google Play Store_4.6.17.apk
Google Play services_4.4.52 (1174655-036).apk
Google Services Framework 4.0.4-338691.apk
com.google.android.gms-8.1.14_(2244331-030)-8114030-minAPI9.apk
com.estrongs.android.pop-v4.0.2.8-242-Android-2.2.apk (ES File Explorer)
RotateScreenOrientation.apk - Free for XDA people
Fake gps - fake location_3.27.com.apk
Watch TNT_3.1.20151105.com.apk - Wanted to be able to Watch TNT on FireTV Stick (requires Cable sub) - doesn't work perfectly, can't "full screen" so there is a red banner at the top of the screen. have to use a mouse too
Enable Mock Locations (since they don't show in the settings app in Fire OS):
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ settings get secure mock_location
0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put secure mock_location 1
[email protected]:/ $ settings get secure mock_location
1
Then I opened Fake Location and set my location (accurately, as it placed me in the middle of the ocean) and started the fake location then switched apps over to Watch TNT and now I am able to stream Live TV.
Does anyone have a full list of settings that we can change via the shell access?
Edit:
Also working
Watch ABC Family (better than TNT works too)
Watch ABC - Live TV not available in my area though (but it was for ABC Family??)
I will admit that none of these are HD quality streams, 480p at best after it has buffered a bit.
Thanks for posting this tip. Followed these steps to get WatchTNT to load live streams using the latest version of Fake Location. Full-screen works on a FireTV2 -- but I can't seem to get rid of the red banner on the top of the screen. Tried disabling screen locker, but no change.
Have you come across any work-arounds? I'll try my luck on a few other app forums to see if others have had any success.
the fact that the red banner is there is why i say it doesn't work in full screen, it may take up 95% of the screen but that banner is an issue.
Not sure what can be done about it either.
horrorschow1986 said:
Use TorGuard! Works Perfect for me!
Yes it costs something but there is a Spezial offer 29,90$ /year! I'm on aftv 1. gen without Root!
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Not sure why we would need a VPN service. FireOS 5 doesn't appear to be able to report any location data to the non Amazon apps. That's the whole point of us faking location in this instance. Our IPs are already USA based so that eliminates 95% of the need for the VPN when someone is trying to fake a location.
Old thread i know , but has anyone got fake location working with the latest fireos?
moontan33 said:
Old thread i know , but has anyone got fake location working with the latest fireos?
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I too would love an answer to that question. I've done all the installations of APK's that are called for, and everything seems poised to work, but [email protected]:/ $ settings get secure mock_location returns a no such file or directory error.
pryingeyes said:
I too would love an answer to that question. I've done all the installations of APK's that are called for, and everything seems poised to work, but [email protected]:/ $ settings get secure mock_location returns a no such file or directory error.
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If you want to use such apps you would need to be rooted as the app needs to be in system/priv-app for most GPS faking to work
You could use a vpn if it's just an ip based location check
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If you want to use such apps you would need to be rooted as the app needs to be in system/priv-app for most GPS faking to work
You could use a vpn if it's just an ip based location check
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No, that doesn't solve it. My IP address, if that was all that was required, is just fine for the purpose and would not need to be revised through a vpn. I'm trying to get my local stations via the DirecTV tablet app. It requires a GPS reading that simply shows you're somewhere in your service area, and specifically prompts you to turn on GPS locations in settings.. The Firestick doesn't provide one, but in the past people have had success by installing the various Google apps and an Android settings app, allowing mock, and then using apps like fake GPS to create a GPS reading and satisfy DirecTV that they really are sitting in their own living rooms. Fake GPS would be the simple answer except that when you open it, it prompts you to go into settings and allow mock. But because that's under Android developer options (not firestick developer options), it can't be accessed. There's no way to repeatedly click on About Phone in the newly-installed settings app to open up D.O., as you normally would on an actual phone.
In the past, installing everything in the OP and then entering that adb command was the solution, but that command no longer works. Just looking for an alternate.
Did you ever resolve this with the newer fire sticks?
I'm also wondering the same my mock locations say on withing adb however I'm getting nothing out of the firetv
man i dont like that sound of install that google play services.....if you would have asked me few months back because thats how i bricked my first firstick then went on a full on 4 days research marathon AFTER is came back up from a restart loop ON 7th DAY ._.
So I know that Hulu will be releasing a new version of their app for the Fire TV that supports live TV (looks like the private beta for it may be starting today), but I've been wanting to watch live shows on the television that I have my Fire TV (2nd gen) hooked up to. Originally, I was hoping that it would be as easy as hooking up a wireless mouse and then side loading the Hulu app from my phone. I had done this already with my Nexus Player using an OTG cable and a Logitech wireless mouse. After I side loaded the Hulu 3.2.0.240243 apk, it loaded fine and I signed into my account, but unfortunately, after about 5-10 second I received an error that my location could not be determined. After some searching, I realized this is because the Fire TV doesn't have Google Play Services and therefore location services cannot be detected by apps such as Hulu.
Assumptions:
Download the apps below to your phone to then transfer them to your Fire TV. If you want to download them directly to the Fire TV or a computer, that will work as well but you'll need to copy them over to your Fire TV on your own since my instructions only cover Phone to Fire TV using ES File Explorer and having it open on both while they are connected to the same network.
Some basic ADB commands are going to be necessary, I'll give the step by step, but you'll need to be familiar with ADB over WiFi to connect to your Fire TV with the correct IP address.
Although the risk of damaging/bricking your Fire TV should be nearly impossible based on the instructions below, I am not responsible for any issues that you may encounter. Please proceed at your own risk.
Here are the steps that I took to get everything working and I assume this would probably work for other apps that Google location services to work as well.
Go into the Settings -> Device -> Developer Options and enable both ADB Debugging and Installing from Unknown Sources
Download the following 5 files (to your phone if you want to follow my instructions below, but you could do them to your computer or direct to the Fire TV if you'd prefer), I got them all from ApkMirror - Note the Google apps are all for Android version 5.1 since Fire OS 5.2.4.1 is on my Fire TV.
com.google.android.gsf.login_5.1-1743759-22_minAPI21(nodpi)
com.google.android.gsf_5.1-1743759-22_minAPI22(nodpi)
com.google.android.gms_11.0.56_(238-156935310)-11056238_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(480dpi)
com.android.vending_7.8.74.P-all_0_FP_157113528-80787400_minAPI14(armeabi-v7a)(240,320,480dpi)
com.hulu.plus_3.2.0.230243-230243_minAPI21(armeabi,armeabi-v7a,x86)(nodpi)
Download ES File Explorer from the Amazon app store on your Fire TV.
I then used ES File Explorer on both my Fire TV and my phone to transfer those 5 files from my phone to the Fire TV. I found this to be a lot easier than trying to download the files directly onto the Fire TV itself.
Next I installed the 5 files through ES File Explorer in the order they are listed above. The order probably doesn't matter, but I didn't test them in another order.
(Maybe Optional?) I long pressed the home button and then went to my apps and tried to open the Play Store. After 20 seconds or so, it timed out and returned to the home screen. I tried opening it again and after another long delay, I received a message that the version wasn't compatible with my device. I just clicked ok to exit out of it and then left it alone.
Download Fake GPS (available in the play store, but since it won't open on the Fire TV, google search for com.fakegps.mock version 3.610). I downloaded it from ApkHere to my phone.
Again, I used ES File Explorer to transfer the apk from my phone to the Fire TV.
Install the Fake GPS apk file through ES File Explorer.
On your computer, open a command prompt window and type the following lines to enable mock locations on your Fire TV.
adb connect <Fire TV IP Address>
adb shell
settings get secure mock_location <-- verify that the response to this is 0 which will indicate that mock location services are currently turned off
settings put secure mock_location 1
settings get secure mock_location <-- verify that the response to this is now 1 which will indicate that mock location services are turned on
You can now close that command prompt and then launch the Fake GPS app on the Fire TV.
Using my wireless mouse, I clicked on the search button and entered my local zip code. Once the mapped zoomed and and I adjusted it a little bit, I then clicked the button to activate the fake GPS.
Open Hulu and enter your username and password. It should now detect the fake GPS location and load without issues.
Hopefully Hulu will release the Fire TV compatible apk soon, but in the mean time, if you are impatient like I am, this should get you up and running.
Great guide! I've been trying for awhile actually to get mock locations working on the firetv.
Hi
A friend gave me a Amazon HD Fire 10 (2021) tablet and asked me to "Put Google on it."
With a little luck and a bit of Google-ing, I managed to get Chrome, Youtube, Gmail, etc. working but I have an issue with Google Maps in that it works fine while online connected via Wi-Fi - It finds my location and lets me navigate, I can even download maps for offline use....but as soon as I turn off Wi-Fi, Maps looses my location and I can only view the "steps" needed to get from "Point A" to "Point B".
Any help would be much appreciated.
PS: Fire OS version is 7.3.2.4
So as it turns out, Amazon Fire tablets doesn't have built in GPS, or not according to gsmarena.
There is an article somewhere on XDA that mentions the contrary but to my understanding, the built-in GPS isn't activated out of the factory. (I just can't find the article right at this moment.)
I ended up using this app from the Google Play store to share my phone's GPS location to the tablet via Bluetooth.
Obviously, you need to mod the tablet and install Google Play for this to work. I found that the Fire Toolbox method didn't work for me spesifically...so I used this guide instead.
Well, I hope someone finds this useful!
Cheers.
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So as it turns out, Amazon Fire tablets doesn't have built in GPS, or not according to gsmarena.
There is an article somewhere on XDA that mentions the contrary but to my understanding, the built-in GPS isn't activated out of the factory. (I just can't find the article right at this moment.)
I ended up using this app from the Google Play store to share my phone's GPS location to the tablet via Bluetooth.
Obviously, you need to mod the tablet and install Google Play for this to work. I found that the Fire Toolbox method didn't work for me spesifically...so I used this guide instead.
Well, I hope someone finds this useful!
Cheers.
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can you explain it to me in further detail, how to do this? i have fire hd 10 plus, I installed your apps, but it doesn't work. How do I do it? do I need to also install the same apps on my tablet / client side or only from the smartphone / server side?
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can you explain it to me in further detail, how to do this? i have fire hd 10 plus, I installed your apps, but it doesn't work. How do I do it? do I need to also install the same apps on my tablet / client side or only from the smartphone / server side?
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Hi
I don't have the tablet with me anymore but I will make a guide with screenshots using 2 android phones as soon as I get a chance.... I might be able to do it a little later today but don't hold me to a promise.
Regards
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I don't have the tablet with me anymore but I will make a guide with screenshots using 2 android phones as soon as I get a chance.... I might be able to do it a little later today but don't hold me to a promise.
Regards
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thanks bro... I spent like 12 hours researching to no avail, also i am kinda new on this forum but looking for this specific information makes me want to kill myself in videogames. Googling doesn't help either because 99.9% informations out there are just trash and they don't exactly deal with this specific issue. I am just getting frustrated almost wanting to throw this tablet to the trashcan already because literally that's all i want to have and I can't do it.
There's some guys on youtube that succeed having their fire tablet doing gps navigation but it is either the old version or they just gloated they managed to do it without telling us anything how to do it.
This is just mind boggling to me, why the hell amazon not implementing gps system on tablet? sorry I am ranting cause I am truly desperate and don't know what to do anymore.
randomguyy said:
thanks bro... I spent like 12 hours researching to no avail, also i am kinda new on this forum but looking for this specific information makes me want to kill myself in videogames. Googling doesn't help either because 99.9% informations out there are just trash and they don't exactly deal with this specific issue. I am just getting frustrated almost wanting to throw this tablet to the trashcan already because literally that's all i want to have and I can't do it.
There's some guys on youtube that succeed having their fire tablet doing gps navigation but it is either the old version or they just gloated they managed to do it without telling us anything how to do it.
This is just mind boggling to me, why the hell amazon not implementing gps system on tablet? sorry I am ranting cause I am truly desperate and don't know what to do anymore.
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I know how you feel. I also battled with this for a while.
I promised you a guide with screenshots....the problem is I cannot replicate the results using 2 android phones that have built-in GPS
The best I can do is guide you through download / setup of the app from memory:
1) Open Google Maps on the Fire HD 10 while it is connected to Wi-Fi and download an offline map of your area. Turn off Wi-Fi afterwards.
2) Download the GPS Connector app to the Fire HD 10
3) Enable "Developer Options" on the Fire HD 10 and set "Mock Location App" to the "GPS Connector" app (This step is pretty much the same on all Android phones or tablets -
Open Settings
Open Device Options
Tap the Serial number seven times
Swipe to the bottom of the Device Options menu
Developer Options should be the last item
...from here, open "Developer Options" and scroll down a ways until you see something along the lines of "Select mock location app.)
4) Pair your phone** (the device that will be sending the GPS signal) to your Fire HD 10 via Bluetooth
5) Open the "GPS Connector" app on the Fire HD 10 and click the "Settings" cog-icon
6) Click on "GNSS Device" and then click "Bluetooth"
7) On the next screen, select "Paired device" and then select your phone's ** Bluetooth name
8) Backtrack one screen and turn on "Set GPS Mock Location"
9) Now, turn on your phone's** location
10) Go back to the main screen of "GPS Connector" and you should see the time as well as Latitude and Longitude coordinates on the screen
11) Minimize the "GPS Connector" app into your "Recent Apps" and open Google Maps
12) If you don't have location right away, click the small circular button with the red "?" inside, this should prompt you to turn on "Location Services".
If all goes well, you should now be able to navigate offline within the area of the map that you downloaded. For example, from your house to the local grocery store.
If you have an unlimited data plan on your phone, you could also setup your android phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot and tether it to the Fire HD 10.
Let me know if you manage, if not I will try and find another app to do the GPS sharing.
Good luck