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Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

• Download (gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

• Download (gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

Note: you need to use an old version, using newer versions even if said compatible won't work, the old packages should update on its own though

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

Note: you need to use an old version, using newer versions even if said compatible won't work, the old packages should update on its own though

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

Note: you need to use an old version, using newer versions even if said compatible won't work, the old packages should update on its own though

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tablet
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk
• for GServices to upgrade properly you may install Google Maps, it will request to update once you start the app

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

EDIT 12/2017: Updated the instructions to prevent Play Store from updating and solving the "Download pending..." problem.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

Note: you need to use an old version, using newer versions even if said compatible won't work, the old packages should update on its own though

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your Tabletdevice
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk
• install Play Store from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-3-25-release/ to get the last version that still supports downloading apps
• use the following commands to stop the ÅPlay Store from updating touch /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk and chattr +i /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk
• for GServices to upgrade properly you may install Google Maps, it will request to update once you start the app

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

EDIT 12/2017: Updated the instructions to prevent Play Store from updating and solving the "Download pending..." problem.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

Note: you need to use an old version, using newer versions even if said compatible won't work, the old packages should update on its own though

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your device
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk
• install Play Store from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-3-25-release/ to get the last version that still supports downloading apps
• use the following commands to stop the ÅPlay Store from updating touch /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk and chattr +i /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk
• for GServices to upgrade properly you may install Google Maps, it will request to update once you start the app

Be aware I give no warranties, you need to become root at some point and if you mess it up it is your fault (if you break it you may keep both pieces!)

Due to a change of Android version on the tablet and therefore change in how Android does separate into privileged and un-privileged apps (system and user) and Google thinks that GApps need system privileges here a quick guide how to get Google Play Store and Services installed. Please be aware that this is completely unsupported by Jolla.

EDIT 12/2017: Updated the instructions to prevent Play Store from updating and solving the "Download pending..." problem.

• Download gapps-kk-20140606 (you may download a smaller version, any pico gapps-kk should do as well)
• stop aliendalvik

Note: you need to use an old version, using newer versions even if said compatible won't work, the old packages should update on its own though

probably best to do all of the below as root anyway but just in case you don't if something fails it is probably because of permissions and/or ownership of files

• In gapps-kk-20140606-signed/system/priv-app/ you should find GmsCore.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Phonesky.apk, copy those to /opt/alien/system/priv-app on your device
• chmod 664 them
• start your aliendalvik
• go to /opt/alien/system/priv-app & as root apkd-install Phonesky.apk
• install Play Store from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-3-25-release/ to get the last version that still supports downloading apps
• use the following commands to stop the ÅPlay Store from updating touch /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk and chattr +i /data/app/com.android.vending-2.apk
• for GServices to upgrade properly you may install Google Maps, it will request to update once you start the app