UPDATED - Googlie Booglie!

Want to watch a Youtube video? Looking to create a Google Document?  Have to upload a file to your Google Drive account?  Want to surf the web using the Chrome browser?  Looking to read your favorite Magazine or Novel?  Need to rent and download a Movie for  a car trip?  Want to sideload a licensed app from another Android device and have it work?  Want to use a Pattern screen lock, but want to have the peace of mind to log in a different way, if you forget it?  If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you'll want to follow the steps outlined in this post.

NOTE: The Google Play Store app is included in this list but it only allows you to purchase Books, Magazines, Music and buy or rent Movies for streaming or download.  It also permits in-app purchases and app license checks.  It does not allow for the purchase, downloading or upgrading of Android apps.

NOTE: Google Play Movies & TV app will not currently stream or download movies onto the nabi 2 Tablet.  Initial testing indicates that it does work on the nabi Jr. Tablet.

The required apks need to be installed in sequence, so please ensure that you follow the step-by-step instructions below or in the video supplied by Fan-a-Tech Robyn and everything will run smoothly.  Updates have been placed at the top of this post for easy access, once you've gone through the original process.

REQUIRED APKS:

1. Power on the nabi 2 Tablet.

2. Log into Mommy/Daddy Mode.

3. Launch the Browser app.

4. Type everythingnabi into the address bar and hit the Enter key.

5. Click on the Everything Nabi! link.

6. Locate the Googlie Booglie! post under the Popular Posts of the Week.  

7. Click on this Google Services Framework link to begin the installation process. 

8. Click on the Download button.

9. Click on the Download link in the bottom right corner, once the download has completed.

10. Click the Install button.

11. Click the Done button.

12. Close the Browser tab for the file just downloaded.

13. Click to download and install the following apks in order.  

      Follow steps 8-12 for each apk until all are installed.

• Setup Wizard - Wizard to setup Gmail.
• Google Account Manager - Google login system.
• * Google Talk - Google's instant messaging service.
• * Gmail v4.3.1 (2013-04-03) - Google's e-mail app.
• * Google Calendar Sync - Sync system for calendar.
• * Google Contacts Sync - Sync system for contacts.
• Network Location - Provides location through towers instead of GPS.
• My Uploads 
• Google Play Services v3.0.27 (599131-10) (2013-04-08) - Integrated Google Play Store with Google + and Google Accounts.  To work correctly, some apps require Google Play Services to be installed and up to date.
• Google Play Store v4.0.27 (2013-04-26) - App, Book and Movie market.
  NOTE: See Step 14 before installing.

* These marked apps can be excluded from a minimalistic installation, though they are recommended to ensure complete functionality if you intend to install other Google Apps.

14. After installing the Google Play Store apk, click the Open button.

15. Click the Existing or New buttons depending on if you have a Google Account or not.  The following steps assume that you already have an account.

16. Sign in with your Google Account information.

17. Click the Sign In button.

18. Check or uncheck the Backup and Restore option.

19. Click the Next button.

20. Review the Google Play Terms of Service and click the Accept button.

21. Do not update or attempt to install any apps, as it will force close the Google Play Store.  The apk file installed is not fully functional on the nabi 2 Tablet. It does however allow for the purchase of Books, Movies and Music.  The following pop-up will appear if you attempt to update or purchase an app.

CAUTION: If you have a credit card assigned to your Google Play account, be sure to set a PIN for all purchases in the Google Play Store app.  Launch Google Play in Parent Mode, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings > User Controls.  Set a PIN and check the Use Pin for Purchases option.  This will guarantee no unexpected purchases showing up at the end of the month.

If you ever see this pop-up, you`ll need to perform a Force Close, and Clear Data on the Google Play Store app under Settings > Apps > Google Play Store.

22. Back out of the Google Play Store by hitting the Back soft key.

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL APPS:

23. Follow steps 8-12 for each apk that you'd like to install. 

• Maps v6.14.3 (2013-05-07) - Web mapping service app.
• Google Keep v1.0.79 (2013-04-23) - Quick checklist and note taker.
• Google Play Magazines v1.3.0 (2013-04-18) - Read your favorite magazines anywhere you go. (Parent Mode only!)
• Google Play Music v4.5.914I.590354 (2013-04-08) - Music player with cloud storage and access to millions of songs.
• Google + v3.6.1.44747389 (2013-04-04) - Social networking and identity service.
• YouTube v4.4.11 (2013-04-04) - Video sharing and viewing app.
• Chrome v26.0.1410.58 (2013-04-03) - Google's web browser app.*
• Google Play Movies & TV v2.4.14 (2013-03-27) - Video library with access to thousands of movies and television shows. (nabi Jr. Tablet only!)
• Google Play Books v2.7.39 (2013-03-20) - eBook reader with access to millions of books. (Parent Mode only!)
• Google Drive v1.1.592.10 (2013-02-20) - Google's free 5GB Cloud storage and Docs app.
• Google Earth v7.0.3.8527 (2013-02-20) - Virtual globe app.
• Google Calendar v201212060 (2012-12-13) - Displays events from your Google account(s) that are linked to the device.
• Google Search v1.4.1.278776 (2012-12-13) - Search box widget.
• Street View v1.8.1.2 (2012-10-09) - Explorer the world at street level through Maps.
• Google Gesture Search v2.0.1 (2012-10-08) - Search by drawing gestures.
• Voice Search v2.14 (2011-06-11) - Search the web and your device with your voice.

* NOTE: If you choose to install the Chrome an/or the Google Drive apks, the next apk you click on will launch the following pop-up menu.  Check the default box at the bottom and choose the Browser option.  Once this entire process is completed you can go to Settings > Apps > All > Browser > Clear Defaults.

OTHER OPTIONAL APPS:

24.  Follow steps 8-12 for each apk that you'd like to install.   

• TalkBack v3.3.2 (2013-04-25) - provides spoken feedback for vision-impaired users.  (Parent Mode only!)
• Google Translate v2.6 (2013-03-27) - Translate words and phrases between more than 60 languages.
• Google Currents v2.1.0 (2013-03-20) - A social magazine app.
• Chrome to Phone v2.3.2 (2013-02-05) - App that allows links and other information to be moved between Chrome browser on a computer to an Android device.
• Google Finance v2.2.7 (2013-01-16) -  Stock quote and financial portfolio app.
• Blogger v2.0 (2012-11-14) - Blog publishing app.
• Google Analytics v1.1.7 (2012-11-14) - App that displays detailed statistical analysis of your websites.
• Androidify v1.13 (2012-02-16) - App that allows you to customize and share the Android.

25. Back out of the Browser by hitting the Back soft key.

26.Click on the clock in the bottom right corner.

27. Click on the Settings icon in the bottom right corner.

28. Launch Settings.

29. Scroll down and select Accounts & Sync.

30. Click on the newly added account.

31. Check all boxes beside the apps that you'd like to sync. 

32. Back out of Settings by hitting the Back soft key.

33. Launch and accept all terms for each of the apps that you've installed.

NOTE: If Google Earth has been installed, then the tablet needs to be restarted in order for it to work the first time.

34. Click on the Downloads icon and delete all of the downloaded apks, as their file names are coded and not of much use.

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Backing Up with Google Drive!

If you have apps on another Android device (Android 2.3 or lower) that you've purchased from Google Play, you can easily back them up and enjoy them now.  This method makes use of the Cloud rather than a Micro SD Card for transferring the apks between your Android device with Google Play Store and the nabi 2 Tablet.  If you have an Android device that uses Android 3.2 or higher, then the AirDroid method should work for you.

NOTE: If you purchased and/or installed apps through the nabi App Zone or Amazon Appstore, reinstall them on the nabi 2 Tablet through these markets.  This will ensure that if the developer releases an update with enhancements or fixes, that you can take advantage and quickly update your existing apps.

App Backup:
Prerequisites: Android Market /Google Play Store)
1. Power on the device.
2. Launch the Android Market / Google Play Store app.
4. Click the Menu button.
5. Select the My Apps option.
6. Update any apps that are located under the Update section.
7. Click to activate the Search bar, once all apps are updated.
8. Type in "ES File Explorer".
9. Select ES File Explorer.

10. Click the Install button.
11. Click the Accept & Download button.
12. Click the Done button.
13. Click to activate the Search bar.
14. Type in "Google Drive".
15. Select Google Drive.

16. Click the Install button.
17. Click the Accept & Download button.

18. Click the Open button.

19. Click the Accept button..

20. Click the OK button.

21. Click the My Drive option.
22. Select the Menu key on the device.

23. Pick the Upload option.

24. Choose the ES File Explorer option.

25. Click on the AppMgr tab.

26. Choose first app you'd like to upload.

27. Click on the File Way option.
28. Repeat Steps 22-27 until all of the desired apps are uploaded.
29. Back out of Google Drive.

App Installation:
nabi 2 Tablet Prerequisites: Ensure all Required Apks and Google Drive are installed on the tablet following the instructions in the Googlie Booglie post.
30. Power on the nabi 2 Tablet.
31. Log into Mommy/Daddy Mode.
32. Launch the Google Drive app.

33. Click the Accept button.

34. Click the OK button.
35. Click the My Drive option.

36. Click on an apk file to install.
37. Click the Install button.
38. Click the Done button.
39. Repeat this process until all of the apps are installed.
40. Back out of Google Drive by hitting the Back soft key.

NOTE: Some of the apks that you've backed up may not install on the nabi 2 Tablet, as they are not compatible with the Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS.  Others will install but may not actually allow you to play them.


Adding Apps to nabi Mode:
To make the newly installed apps available for your child in nabi Mode, perform the following steps.

41. Click on the Add Apps app in Parent Mode.
42. Check the apps that you'd like to make available in nabi Mode.

43. Uncheck the apps that you'd like to remove from nabi Mode.
44. Back out of Add Apps by hitting the Back soft key.
45. Click the nabi Mode app, to launch nabi Mode.

46. Click the All Apps icon, the six squares in the top right corner, to access the full list of available apps in nabi Mode.

47. Click and hold on the app that you'd like to put on the Home Screen and position it in an open space.

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Wanting to Play!

All of us are, except for Fan-a-Tech Eric who is officially Playing! Now Eric is tasked with coming up with an installation methodology for us laymen.  While we wait, there are still a number of good alternative markets that can be used including the nabi App Zone, the Amazon Appstore, 1Mobile Market, AppBrain, Appolicious, AndroidPit, AndroidZoom, and GetJar .

If you have apps on your original nabi Tablet or other Android device that you've purchased from Google Play, you can easily back them up and enjoy them now.  Fan-a-Tech Aleasha created a YouTube video that takes you through the basic steps in doing this.  As some parents have struggled through this, I thought I'd provide some step-by-step instructions.  

NOTE: If you purchased and/or installed apps through the nabi App Zone or Amazon Appstore, reinstall them on the nabi 2 Tablet through these markets.  This will ensure that if the developer releases an update with fixes or enhancements, that you can take advantage and quickly update your existing apps.

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Installing & Configuring the Amazon Appstore! (nabi 2 Tablet)

Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure the Amazon Appstore app on your nabi 2 Tablet.  For those of you wanting to access the Amazon.com Appstore, please begin with Step 1.  If you live in France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the United Kingdom, skip down to Step 5, in order to download the appropriate app for your region.  If you live outside of the US or one of the countries listed above, you'll want to check out the Amazing Free Apps for the Rest of the World post, before proceeding.

DO NOT SKIP SETTING THE PARENTAL & 

IN-APP PURCHASE CONTROLS. 

NOTE: To ensure an error free process, be sure you are using the Browser app and not the Maxthon Mobile Browser, as your default internet browser.

Also if you are already using the Amazon Appstore on another Android device or have an Amazon.com account for product purchases, be sure to log in with same account.  This  will allow you to install compatible apps that you've already paid for and prevent the need to manage multiple accounts.  These can be accessed under My Apps and then selecting the Cloud option.

Be sure to take advantage of Amazon's Free App of the Day, everyday!  If the free app is kid-friendly, I list them on the Fan-a-Tech Scott & nabi Tablet Facebook pages.

Finally, to ensure that there are no unwanted or unexpected apps purchased and installed from the Amazon Appstore, it is highly recommended that you install and setup the Application Protection app.

Installing the Amazon Appstore (US & Canada):

1. Login to Mommy/Daddy Mode.

2. Click on the Fan-a-Tech app.

3. Click on the Get the Amazon Appstore link.NOTE: If the Fan-a-Tech link is not working, launch the Browser app and type Amazon Appstore apk in the address bar, then hit ENTER. 

4. Click on Download Now and skip down to Step 8.

Installing the Amazon App Shop (France, Germany, Italy, Spain & United Kingdom)

5. Login to Mommy/Daddy Mode.

6. Launch the Browser app.

7. Type everythingnabi into the address bar and hit the Enter key.

5. Click on the Everything Nabi! link.

6. Click on the Installing & Configuring the Amazon Appstore! (nabi 2 Tablet) link, shown on the right of the blog, under Popular Posts and scroll down to Step 7.

7. Click on the appropriate Amazon App Shop link for the region you live in to begin downloading. Amazon.fr App Shop (France), Amazon.de App Shop (Germany), Amazon.it App Shop (Italy), Amazon.es App Shop (Spain), Amazon.co.uk Appstore (United Kingdom). 

Installing continued...

8. Click on the Download Arrow in the bottom right corner.

9. Click on the Amazon_Appstore-release.apk - Download Complete.

10. Click on the Install option at the bottom.

11. Click the Open option at the bottom, when the installation has completed.

12. Enter the your e-mail address and password, if you have an existing Amazon.com account.  If you don't have an account, please skip down to Steps 42 - 44.

13. Click the Sign-In button.

Setting Parental Controls:

The first thing you'll want to enable after successfully logging in to the store, are the Parental Controls, to ensure that In-App Purchases are disabled.

14. Click the Menu soft key.15. Click the Settings option.16. Click on Parental Controls.17. Check the Enable Parental Controls option, to require your Amazon.com password or PIN inorder to purchase in-app items.

18. Enter your Amazon.com password and hit the Continue button.

19. Check the Use PIN, if you'd prefer to use a four digit PIN number instead of your Amazon.com password, when making an in-app purchase.

20. Click on Change/Reset PIN.

21. Enter your PIN and confirm.

22. Click the OK button to close the notification that your PIN has been setup.
23. Click the Back soft key to back out of Parental Controls.
24. Click on In-App Purchasing.25. Uncheck Allow In-App Purchases.

26. Enter your Amazon.com password and hit the Continue button.

27. Back out of Settings by hitting the Back soft key.

Installing Apps:

If you've purchased apps from Amazon.com in the past, these can be easily accessed and reinstalled on the nabi 2 Tablet.

28. Click on the Menu soft key.29. Click on the My Apps option.

30. Select the app you want and click the Install button beside it.

31. Click the Install option once it has downloaded.

32. Click the Done option once the app has installed.

33. Continue install apps, as required.

34. Back out of the Amazon Appstore by hitting the Back soft key.

Adding Apps to nabi Mode:

To make the newly installed apps available for your child in nabi Mode, perform the following steps.

35. Click on the Add Apps app in Parent Mode.

36. Check the apps that you'd like to make available in nabi Mode.

37. Uncheck the apps that you'd like to remove from nabi Mode.

38. Back out of Add Apps by hitting the Back soft key.

39. Click the nabi Mode app, to launch nabi Mode.

40. Click the All Apps icon, the six squares in the top right corner, to access the full list of available apps in nabi Mode.

41. Click and hold on the app that you'd like to put on the Home Screen and position it in an open space.

Creating an Amazon.com Account:

42. If you do not have an existing account, rotate the nabi 2 Tablet so that it is in portrait mode.

43. Click on the Create an Account button.

44. Walk through the process of setting up your account by adding your e-mail address, creating a password, adding a Credit Card or Gift Card for app purchases. Once completed, back out of the Browser app and return to Step 12.

For those of you who prefer to follow a video, here's the official nabi Tips & Tricks YouTube Video, which came out on October 4, 2012.

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