New Nexus 7 Android 4.1.1 no Google Play Store

Question

I currently possess a Nexus 7 Tablet running Android v4.1.1 with Kernel v 3.1.10-00001-g2cd7831 which was given to me as a Christmas gift. The packaging it came in looked new. It uses the standard browser that comes with the phone not google chrome (can't download because I don't have Google Play). After having done the following steps I am still unable to launch Google Play Store:

1) Tried to locate it in Settings->Apps->All and nothing was there.

2) Did a factory reset and checked again, nothing.

3) Downloaded the .apk for the latest version of the app from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/ and attempted to open, only to get a white window pop up and immediately close. Crash.

4) The app is not disabled.

5) Cleared cache and data for the app and restarted tablet.

6) Re logged into my gmail account.

7) Settings->Apps->Reset App Preferences and still doesn't work.

I'm afraid I am all out of options I am aware of. If you can suggest any fixes please post!

Thanks ahead of time.

— ASwiftPeregrine | Sources

Answer

I found someone with the exact same issue I was having here: Forum Android-Central and the solution starts at comment #9. After going through the steps I have resolved this issue. Thank you for your help!

Thanks to RumoredNow on Android-Central for the following solution:

It's good that your bootloader is unlocked. That saves a step and
means that you can flash images..

Get the NRT. Nexus Root Toolkit v1.8.3 | WugFresh

Once you have that installed it will ask what model you have. Select
Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi Tablet) from the drop down. (Not the Nexus 7 v2.)

When you select the Android build you are running it should be
NAKASI-GROUPER: Android 4.1.1 - Build JRO03S. That S is the only one
authorized for 32 GB models.

Let the toolkit download any other files it needs.

Power on your device as normal.

Go to - Settings and scroll down to the bottom. Second entry from the
bottom should be Developer Options. If not, you have to enable
developer mode. Settings > About tablet - then find Build Number. Tap
on that entry quickly 7 times to enable Developer mode.

Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging needs to be checked.

Download this file:
Factory Image 4.4.3 It is the latest
Factory Image 4.4.3 for Nexus 7 2012 WiFi. Or pick another image from
the repository. Google Factory Images for Nexus Devices I
always thought 4.3 was a very solid release. Maybe research a bit on
versions? Make sure you get an image for your model: nakasi - NOT
nakasig

Plug the tablet into your computer's USB port. Let the computer set up
drivers if it needs to.

Open Nexus Root Toolkit. Find the Flash Stock + Unroot button. Check
the space for "Device is on/Normal" and click the Flash Stock button.
A new window opens up, "Which Factory Image.". Select "I downloaded a
factory image myself that I would like to use instead" and press the
OK button. When the "Choose a Google Factory Image" window opens,
navigate to the image you downloaded and select that. Click open.
Follow the prompts and the Toolkit will do the rest. Your tablet will
be completely stock at the Android version you selected except for the
unlocked bootloader. I suggest you leave it unlocked in case you need
to flash an image again, although the Toolkit will relock the
bootloader with the OEM Lock button if you so desire.

— ASwiftPeregrine | Sources

New Nexus 7 Android 4.1.1 no Google Play Store

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