How to Install the Google Play Store for Android & CyanogenMod, The Play Store Fix V12.0.19
363New Updated version of the Play Store install video! More step by step instructions and troubleshooting Here:
http://youtu.be/IyAZ1DrLHQo
This tutorial will show you how to manually install the Google Play Store & and the Amazon app store onto your Android device. CyanogenMod Users should relfash their gapps package if they can't find the play store. Please read the full description for many helpful Play Store tips and fixes.
Video Summary:
-Enable 'Unknown Sources': In order to install an .apk file from your devices sdcard or internal memory, you first need to enable 'Unknown Sources' from settings/security.
-Download the Google Play Store .apk, Amazon Store .apk or 1Moblie files, directly to your device .
-Install the files downloaded directly to your device by clicking on the download complete notification.
-By default downloads will end up in the" Download" folder on your device.
-Open the Google Play Store, Amazon App Store or 1Mobile and enjoy the Android Goodness.
or
-If your device lacks WiFi then can download the apk files to your PC and transfer them to your device with the USB cable. Place them in the download folder to find them on the device easily.
-Most devices will be able to see the download folder as an app but might not be able to explore the device or install the apks by default.
- If this is the case install the ES File Explorer apk from the download folder and then open the app to find the Google Play Store .apk Or Amazon Store .apk files and install them.
1) Android 4.3+ Enable 'Unknown Sources' from Settings/More/Security/Enable
or
Android 4.0-4.2 Enable 'Unknown Sources' from Settings/Security/Enable
or
Android 2.2+ Enable 'Unknown Sources' from Settings/Application/Enable
2)(Optional)ES File Explorer File Manager:
ES File Explorer apk Download:
-If your device lacks WiFi then can download the apk files to your PC and transfer them to your device with the USB cable. Place them in the download folder to find them on the device easily.
-Most devices will be able to see the download folder as an app but might not be able to explore the device or install the apks by default.
- If this is the case install the ES File Explorer apk from the download folder and then open the app to find the Google Play Store .apk Or Amazon Store .apk files and install them.
ES File explorer apk download link 1
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/download/ES-File-Explorer,0301-33292.html
ES File explorer apk download link 2
http://www.appsapk.com/es-file-explorer/
ES File explorer Play Store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=e
3)Downloads, Play Store, Amazon Store, and 1Mobile App Store .apk:
3)a)(New)Google Play Store V12.0.19
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-12-0-19-release/
Or
3)b)Amazon App Store .apk
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/mas/get/androidapp
Note:The flowing devices need to use an alternative store app or be rooted to use the Play Store: Trio Stealth/Coby kyros mid1042/Prestige 7L,Nabi 2/Nabi Jr,zeki tablet
Note: Rooting instructions for these devices are at the bottom of this page.
Or
3)c)1Mobile Market Another free market like app
http://download.cnet.com/1Mobile-Market/3000-2071_4-75450771.html
Note:The flowing devices need to use an alternative store app or be rooted to use the Play Store: Trio Stealth/Coby kyros mid1042/Prestige 7L,Nabi 2/Nabi Jr,zeki tabl
Note: Rooting instructions for these devices are at the bottom of this page.
Troubleshooting:
-If the Play Store is crashing at Launch try doing the following:
-Go to Settings/apps/all/download manager. If it says "disabled" open it and select enable, at the top right.
-Go to Settings/Apps/Google Play Store/ Select "Clear Data"
-CyanogenMod users who are missing the play store should reflash their Gapps package.
-CyanogenMod users who have the Play Store crashing at launch can also try flashing the Gapps fixer through CWM or TWRP recovery.
[Video]How to flash your gapps packages and .zip files with CWM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwK8Q63fRG8
Gapps Downloads:
http://goo.im/gapps
Download Android 4.4 Kitkat Gapps:
http://d-h.st/EIM
Gapps Fixer Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?c1q158qnkv5dqb4
How to get the Play Store on Root required tablet Links:
Note: These tablets don't support the Play Store and will need to be rooted first.
How to root the Nabi 2:
http://youtu.be/HcAIsePNYVE