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[Q] Astro Bluetooth Module + other missing?

Running VEGAn 5.11 + supplement. Did the full market fix multiple times (and VEGAn has the "correct" fingerprint in build.prop). The market seems to have just about everything.... but....
Can't find Astro Bluetooth module. A very few other things don't show up like Messageease (was debating not reinstalling it anyway -- had tried it on a different tablet). Vlingo was another one I noticed missing.
But I do see lots and lots of apps.
BTW, if you redo the market fix, your "My apps" looks like it just has the paid apps in it until you install something else -- then all your links come back (whew). Seems like I read that somewhere before but....

I just checked, its showing up in my market. I'm running TwoTapsX, so the info may not help you at all, but its there for me.

Thanks Karl, I guess I'm going to have to go get the apk off of another device. What do people without proper markets do for finding these apks?

wd5gnr said:
Thanks Karl, I guess I'm going to have to go get the apk off of another device. What do people without proper markets do for finding these apks?
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Personally, I use a different device (an A81E with market fix applied) & then side-load to other devices. Interestingly, on my Gtab, running Vegan 5.1b, I was able to download astro bluetooth module via the market, and have since side-loaded it to the A81E. Now running Vegan 5.1.1b, and no longer see this app in the market. Glad I grabbed it when I did.

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okay so have just successfully rooted my nook color 1.4.3 and everything is working except the MarketPlace sort of. The Marketplace has limited apps i cannot install dolphin browser or angrybirds unless i manually download from another website. I used this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494901 and followed every instruction. please help thanks

jcesar085 said:
okay so have just successfully rooted my nook color 1.4.3 and everything is working except the MarketPlace sort of. The Marketplace has limited apps i cannot install dolphin browser or angrybirds unless i manually download from another website. I used this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494901 and followed every instruction. please help thanks
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First off, not trying to be an ass, but next time could you use a better thread title than [Q]. This will help the people that are here to help, and also help in the future when people try to use the search function for help.
If when you open the “Play Store” you see the options for Apps, Music. Magazines, Movies & TV, Books then the market is working as it should. If you are not seeing all those options, then you need to perform the “Market has limited visibility” under the “Known issues and solutions” section of the MN thread that you linked too.
I just performed a fresh install with the basic, and then the apps2sd packages, both of them allowed me to download/install all three versions of Angry Birds without any problems. For dolphin browser, you can download/install it using the B&N apps store. The app will be visible from stock launcher, as well as from any other launcher that you might use. You can also google “build.prop for market compatibility” for help with changes to your build.prop to allow for even more market apps. I personally use the Samsung GT-P1000 tweak to allow for greater apps, specifically gameloft games.

And you can use the IMEI generator to make the build.prop changes as well... I've had an IMEI on my rooted/stock B&N since I started working on the generator.

Yes sorry i did reboot 8 times and that worked for me, thanks
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Some minor issues after root...

So, I've rooted my HD 8.9 and installed the Google Apps I'm interested in running i.e. Play store, gallery, voice search etc. I installed the framework and such in the system/app folder. I also replaced the calendarprovider.apk with the Google version, it will allow for my shared calendars in my Google account to sync propery in the native Kindle calendar app, mostly cause I hate the low res icons in the Google Apps (I've not been able to swap the Google Calendar icon and get the app to install). Anyway, today I attempted to install super box pro and accuwether from the Amazon app store and they failed. They will download, but once they start installation they fail and show a red exclamation point on the app icon. I've been able to install other apps, allrecipes, Documents to go, the dark Knight rises and a couple others. Any thoughts?
One thing, after installing the Google apps and necessary files, I unrooted and did a factory reset. I don't need a rundown of the reasons to leave it rooted. I'm content without having root. Plus, after rooting I loose my Amazon books. No point in having g the kindle if I can't use it for its original, intended purpose.
Thanks, in advance, for any productive suggestions.
Happy New Year,
Ray
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One quick addition bit of info. The popup that I get says that "application storage space is running low". Does this make sense?
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After rooting, did you re-register you KFHD 8.9 with Amazon? Or after un-rooting, for that matter. If I remember correctly, I had to re-register with Amazon after rooting to sync with Amazon services.

Sure did. After posting I decided to factory reset again and, for the time being, I'm having no problems getting apps. I haven't installed any of my molded apps with 256 icons though. That shouldn't make a difference but seems the only variable I can think of.
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If you are asking questions, and have no development work to post, then the issue belongs in Q & A, and not development.
No Problem, as I'll move the thread.
MD

Thank you. It seemed to me, without a specific place for 8.9 questions the 8.9 development section was the most logical place to post. No biggie just seems that a place for 8.9 questions and such would be handy. I understand the two devices are similar but they do have differences from a root and development standpoint.
Thanks
Ray
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Moscow Desire said:
If you are asking questions, and have no development work to post, then the issue belongs in Q & A, and not development.
No Problem, as I'll move the thread.
MD
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On that note -can we get a Q&A Thread for the KFHD 8.9" ? It gets rather confusing have 4 different devices all in the KFHD 7" Q&A Thread.

Reborn627 said:
So, I've rooted my HD 8.9 and installed the Google Apps I'm interested in running i.e. Play store, gallery, voice search etc. I installed the framework and such in the system/app folder. I also replaced the calendarprovider.apk with the Google version, it will allow for my shared calendars in my Google account to sync propery in the native Kindle calendar app, mostly cause I hate the low res icons in the Google Apps (I've not been able to swap the Google Calendar icon and get the app to install).
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Have you updated to 8.3.1 yet? I just did so and the CalendarProvider.apk I was using previously no longer works.
Like you, I discovered I had to replace that file in order for the Kindle to save my synced calendar settings, otherwise they'd be lost once Calendar was removed from memory by the Android OS. The CalendarProvider.apk I was successfully using under 8.3.0 came from ICS AOKP ROM and it was one of the few I found that worked properly. But now, it's not. Instead, Calendar Storage isn't showing up in the list of Installed Applications and my Google Sync Settings shows "Sync com.android.calendar" instead of just "Sync Calendar" under Google Sync Settings, and throws an error when trying to sync.
For now, I've reverted back to the system default CalendarProvider until I can find another that works. I'm fairly certain I've done everything I did the last time, and am even running the same version of all the Google Apps I was using previously. So I can't figure out why it's not working like it used to.
Are you in the same boat? Or have you not upgraded yet?

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Have you updated to 8.3.1 yet? I just did so and the CalendarProvider.apk I was using previously no longer works.
Like you, I discovered I had to replace that file in order for the Kindle to save my synced calendar settings, otherwise they'd be lost once Calendar was removed from memory by the Android OS. The CalendarProvider.apk I was successfully using under 8.3.0 came from ICS AOKP ROM and it was one of the few I found that worked properly. But now, it's not. Instead, Calendar Storage isn't showing up in the list of Installed Applications and my Google Sync Settings shows "Sync com.android.calendar" instead of just "Sync Calendar" under Google Sync Settings, and throws an error when trying to sync.
For now, I've reverted back to the system default CalendarProvider until I can find another that works. I'm fairly certain I've done everything I did the last time, and am even running the same version of all the Google Apps I was using previously. So I can't figure out why it's not working like it used to.
Are you in the same boat? Or have you not upgraded yet?
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I actually have not run 8.3.1 at all. I ran 8.3.0 for about an hour just to make a backup. I've been running the sg17 CM ROM for a month or more now. I've lrarned to live without Amazon Instant Video for the time being. I've been quite pleased with CM on the kindle. In fact, with the latest Kindle app update, the book part of the tablet is virtually identical to the Amazon ROM app. Wish I could be more help to you.
Ray

Apps with usage access? Rooted Fire 5.1.1

Root and play services all went without a hitch, but I cannot run an app that requires an additional permission normally accessed via settings>security>apps with usage access. It simply does not exist in the settings menu on the kindle. Is there any way to add the option or access the setting another way?
I've attached a screenshot of the app at the point it gets stuck.

Did you ever get this working?
Sorry, this isn't an answer. For some reason, posting a comment isn't working on this site in any web browser. In any case, I've got the exact situation you do (same HW/SW/root). I'm even trying to get the same app working through the google play store that you are, and am seeing the same message. Did you ever find a solution to this? Were you ever able to get MobileFence running on the Fire?

It is not available on Fire OS. Since Amazon has no use for Google play services.You would have to
Install a different ROM. I would ditch Fire Os and set it up as a kids tablet under CM or SlimLP. There is a good thread on how to do it in the Fire forum.

This proves Jeff Bezos is as big a crooks as the rest of them.
This stinks to high heaven!

Actually no, business model is solid even though it displeases some. Purchase a different device If you dislike Amazon's ecosystem.

This should work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/guide-workaround-apps-access-to-usage-t3535705

I know this is an old post, but since I came across it looking for a solution, I thought I should answer for others that come across this looking for a solution...
I found the answer on this thread, but here's the tl;dr version:
Download App Ops, which also requires Shizuku Manager.
I was trying to install AppLock which has a similar issue and this fixed it for me.

Problems with Kindle Books app

Hi All,
I'm having some issues with my Kindle Books app, when I go into the library most of my books appear as greyed out and won't open, there seems to be no difference between books downloaded to the device and books stored in the cloud. Only two books seem to work and I think both of these were purchased after the issue first ocurred. The odd thing is that if I go via the books store and select the "read now" button, the book will open on my device. Not really sure what's going on here, any thoughts on what I an do to fix this?
Running Fire OS 5.3.1 with root and ota blocked (by renaming file).
Thanks,
Jonny

jonathanmoneill said:
Hi All,
I'm having some issues with my Kindle Books app, when I go into the library most of my books appear as greyed out and won't open, there seems to be no difference between books downloaded to the device and books stored in the cloud. Only two books seem to work and I think both of these were purchased after the issue first ocurred. The odd thing is that if I go via the books store and select the "read now" button, the book will open on my device. Not really sure what's going on here, any thoughts on what I an do to fix this?
Running Fire OS 5.3.1 with root and ota blocked (by renaming file).
Thanks,
Jonny
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Not immediately sure about your Kindle Books issue but first need to get the facts straight on your device. FireOS 5.3.1 is not rootable at present so you must be running another version or don't actually have root. This could be relevant as some apps behave differently on rooted devices.

Davey126 said:
Not immediately sure about your Kindle Books issue but first need to get the facts straight on your device. FireOS 5.3.1 is not rootable at present so you must be running another version or don't actually have root. This could be relevant as some apps behave differently on rooted devices.
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I used this tutorial to do it. It allows 5.3.1 to be rooted using 5.1.2 bootloader.

jonathanmoneill said:
I used this tutorial to do it. It allows 5.3.1 to be rooted using 5.1.2 bootloader.
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Yep - welcome to the 1% club (ok - maybe 5%) that followed this procedure and opted to remain on FireOS. I actually thought about that possibility when penning my previous response but felt mentioning it would only lead to confusion. My bad.
As for Kindle Books have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling the app? I realize this may be a challenge as the version included with FireOS is a system app different (and possibly not readily available) than the generic Android app. You might also try clearing the app data store which *should* be repopulated from Amazon cloud on initial connection after the flush.

Davey126 said:
Yep - welcome to the 1% club (ok - maybe 5%) that followed this procedure and opted to remain on FireOS. I actually thought about that possibility when penning my previous response but felt mentioning it would only lead to confusion. My bad.
As for Kindle Books have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling the app? I realize this may be a challenge as the version included with FireOS is a system app different (and possibly not readily available) than the generic Android app. You might also try clearing the app data store which *should* be repopulated from Amazon cloud on initial connection after the flush.
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Yeah, I know it's an unusual choice, will probably install a custom rom at some point but for now Nova launcher and Fire OS is good enough for me
In more relevant news clearing the app data store seems to have worked a treat, thanks for your help

I'm on n the same boat, running Fire OS 5.3.1 with 5.0.1 bootloader. That's the only way that FreeTime works for my kids. Wish they just made free time available in he Google. Play store