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HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff mostly accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
WLAN access
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

You need on your PC

PC ssh client, e.g. Cygwin
WLAN access
(alternatively to WLAN access you may use an USB connection between PC and Jolla device; look for descriptions here on together.jolla.com)
Internet access

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla apps shop, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter].
On your PC start the ssh client (e.g. Cygwin).
In the ssh client window enter ssh nemo@abc.def.ghi.jkl [Enter].
abc.def.ghi.jkl is the WLAN IP address of your Jolla device. The address is shown in |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].
Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button)
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install"
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff mostly accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
WLAN access
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

You need on your PC

PC ssh client, e.g. Cygwin
WLAN access
(alternatively to WLAN access you may use an USB connection between PC and Jolla device; look for descriptions here on together.jolla.com)
Internet access

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla apps shop, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter].
On your PC start the ssh client (e.g. Cygwin).
In the ssh client window enter ssh nemo@abc.def.ghi.jkl [Enter].
abc.def.ghi.jkl is the WLAN IP address of your Jolla device. The address is shown in |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].
Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button)
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install"
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff mostly accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
WLAN access
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

You need on your PC

PC ssh client, e.g. Cygwin
WLAN access
(alternatively to WLAN access you may use an USB connection between PC and Jolla device; look for descriptions here on together.jolla.com)
Internet access

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla apps shop, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download ~~http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.~~"http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip".
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter].
On your PC start the ssh client (e.g. Cygwin).
In the ssh client window enter ssh nemo@abc.def.ghi.jkl [Enter].
abc.def.ghi.jkl is the WLAN IP address of your Jolla device. The address is shown in |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].
Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button)
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install"
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff mostly accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
WLAN access
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

You need on your PC

PC ssh client, e.g. Cygwin
WLAN access
(alternatively to WLAN access you may use an USB connection between PC and Jolla device; look for descriptions here on together.jolla.com)
Internet access

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla apps shop, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download ~~"http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip".~~http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter].
On your PC start the ssh client (e.g. Cygwin).
In the ssh client window enter ssh nemo@abc.def.ghi.jkl [Enter].
abc.def.ghi.jkl is the WLAN IP address of your Jolla device. The address is shown in |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].
Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button)
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install"
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff mostly accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
~~WLAN~~ Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

You need on your PC

PC ssh client, e.g. Cygwin
WLAN access
(alternatively to WLAN access you may use an USB connection between PC and Jolla device; look for descriptions here on together.jolla.com)
Internet access

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla ~~apps shop,~~ Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter].
On your PC start the ssh client (e.g. Cygwin).
In the ssh client window enter ssh nemo@abc.def.ghi.jkl [Enter].
abc.def.ghi.jkl is the WLAN IP address of your Jolla device. The address is shown in |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].
Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk ./home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button)
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install"
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff mostly accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].
Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk/home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
  (Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk/home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
- cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
  .
  By now, your Terminal window will look like:
```
bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
```
Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power ~~button)~~button).
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select ~~"Install"~~"Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff ~~mostly~~ most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).
Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

https://together.jolla.com/question/12318/howto-apk-download/ points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you now the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

https://together.jolla.com/question/12318/howto-apk-download/ points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you ~~now~~ know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described ~~below.~~below. (No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

~~https://together.jolla.com/question/12318/howto-apk-download/~~ Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. ~~(No~~ (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Return].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads.
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip ~~[Return].~~[Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power ~~button).~~button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory ~~/home/nemo/Downloads.~~/home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in[this answer](https://together.jolla.com/question/5771/google-play-services/?answer=51677#post-id-51677]

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned ~~in[this answer](https://together.jolla.com/question/5771/google-play-services/?answer=51677#post-id-51677]~~in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

The google account is saved in /data/system/users/0/accounts.db. If you wish to purge Google completely, than you can delete this file. Delete accounts.db (or better renaming it to accounts_backup.db) helps also for the cannot connect problem.

Answers:

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

Answers:problem. The google account name is also saved into /data/system/sync/accounts.xml

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download ~~http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.~~https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory ~~/home/nemo/Downloads. Note: link broken, see http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps (CM 10 / md5: 4e9e7ec3c22b0b3471bd05d62b8a659d) for alternatives~~/home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

The google account is saved in /data/system/users/0/accounts.db. If you wish to purge Google completely, ~~than~~ then you can delete this file. Delete accounts.db (or better renaming it to accounts_backup.db) helps also for the cannot connect problem. The google account name is also saved into /data/system/sync/accounts.xml

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Got a Jolla Tablet?

If you are looking for instructions for installing Google Play on your Jolla Tablet, have a look at this guide instead.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

The google account is saved in /data/system/users/0/accounts.db. If you wish to purge Google completely, then you can delete this file. Delete accounts.db (or better renaming it to accounts_backup.db) helps also for the cannot connect problem. The google account name is also saved into /data/system/sync/accounts.xml

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Got a Jolla C or Tablet?

If you are looking for instructions for installing Google Play on your Jolla C or Tablet, have a look at this guide instead.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google PlayPlay on original Jolla Phone (sbj)

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Got a Jolla C or Tablet?

If you are looking for instructions for installing Google Play on your Jolla C or Tablet, have a look at this guide instead.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

Paid apps

Helpful was:

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html
http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play on original Jolla Phone (sbj)

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Got a Jolla C or Tablet?

If you are looking for instructions for installing Google Play on your Jolla C or Tablet, have a look at this guide instead.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

Paid apps

Helpful was: - http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

http://jollafin.blogspot.fi/2013/11/play-store-for-jolla.html

http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)

HowTo: Install Google Play on original Jolla Phone (sbj)

Foreword

Do not install, if you do not trust Google ("do not be evil" – this was long ago ;-).

The following procedure limits the software installed just to the Google Play store, eliminating all other stuff most often accompanying the Play store installation.

Alternative to Google Play Store installation

Question HowTo: Download app installation (apk) files from Google Play Store points to a web address allowing to download the app installation file when you know the package name or Google Play URL. So, at least for apps you do not have to pay for in-store, this could be an alternative to a Google Play Store installation as described below. (This alternative may not be more trustworthy than Google itself, see the comments to that question. Also: No idea, how app updates will be handled when you have not installed Play Store.)

Got a Jolla C or Tablet?

If you are looking for instructions for installing Google Play on your Jolla C or Tablet, have a look at this guide instead.

Preparations

You need on your Jolla handset:

Jolla Store access
Internet access (WLAN/WiFi or mobile network)
App "File Browser" from Jolla Store
Since Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 possibly: Installation of untrusted software being enabled. Set |- Settings | System | Untrusted software | "Allow untrusted software" = active -|. (I could not test this, installation may also work while this option is left inactive.)

Note: Linux file and directory names are case sensitive!

Procedure

Make sure you have a Jolla account and the Jolla device can access the Jolla Store.
Go to |- Settings | System Settings | Developer Mode -|.
Because your Jolla device can access the Jolla Store, a Terminal app is installed now.
Activate „Developer mode“.
Activate „Remote connection” (either enter and [Save] a password or [Generate] it; if you generate it, you have to edit it slightly before the [Save] button becomes available).
Using the Jolla device, open the browser and download ~~https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.~~~https://lu4ndr01d.googlecode.com/files/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip~ instead try: https://storage.googleapis.com/google-code-archive-downloads/v2/code.google.com/lu4ndr01d/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip.
The file is downloaded to directory /home/nemo/Downloads
Open the Terminal app installed during step 2.
The SailfishOS command prompt will appear. You are logged in as user, the prompt is a "$".
Go to the download directory: Enter cd ~/Downloads [Enter]
In case of an English Terminal keyboard layout, the "~" key is the shifted "=" key.
Unzip the file: Enter unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip [Enter].
Get root access: Enter devel-su [Enter].
When requested: Enter your password (as specified during step 4) and [Enter].
The prompt changes from "$" to "#". Now, you have root access to the Jolla device! Be careful!
Go to the destination directory: Enter cd /opt/alien/system/app [Enter].

Copy the following files one by one (you do not need all the other ones unzipped before):

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
(Do not forget the dot at the end of the line.)
cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .

cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .
By now, your Terminal window will look like:

bash-3.2$ cd ~/Downloads
bash-3.2$ unzip gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
inflating: (… many, many lines …)
Inflating: system/usr/srec/en-US/symbols
bash-3.2$ devel-su
Password:
bash-3.2# cd /opt/alien/system/app
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/Phonesky.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleLoginService.apk .
bash-3.2# cp /home/nemo/Downloads/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk .

Reboot the Jolla handset (switch off and on using the power button).

Alternatively:
- Restart Alien Dalvik service: Enter systemctl restart aliendalvik.service [Return].
- End root access: Enter exit [Return].
- End Terminal: Enter exit [Return].
Open app "File Browser".
Goto directory /opt/alien/system/app.
The File Browser opens in the /home/nemo/ directory. To get to the root directory you have to tap the 2 upper left dots, then you can go down to the app directory.
Tap file Phonesky.apk.
A new page opens with details of this file.
From the pulley menu select "Install".
The Google Play store is being installed, a corresponding icon placed on the launcher screen.
Using File Browser you may clean up the Downloads directory from all the files unzipped there and not required any longer.
Start the Play app and log in to the Play store. Refuse all options you do not want (e.g. backup to the Google cloud).

You are done.

Google account

Paid apps

Helpful was: - http://www.jollatides.com/2013/11/29/jolla-how-to-access-google-play/

Edit by @Tanghus: Some apps also require Google Play Services in order to e.g. pay for tickets etc.In that case you'll have to install the apk mentioned in this answer

After doing that you will have to repeat the step with tapping at Phonesky.apk to re-install it. Don't ask me why :)