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When did AT&T finally start let us AT&T guys use the Amazon App store? I noticed today I can now get the Apps there. I know I signed up to be notified when this would start but didn't get an email or I just missed it. I was able to get my 1st Free App this Morning....
if you rooted your phone and then enabled non-market apps, then you could have been using it all along.
i've been using it since they started it, although the free apps have been really sucky lately.
drwx said:
if you rooted your phone and then enabled non-market apps, then you could have been using it all along.
i've been using it since they started it, although the free apps have been really sucky lately.
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LOL.. I am Rooted didn't know I could been doing it.
Thanks
Yeah, I had it the first day.
The first apps they gave out were awesome, now its all bull****.
Not to mention a lot of their apps are older versions, and Amazon's customer service is mostly phone call based, you can't get the problem solved with email alone.
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The free app is decent about once/week..but that's a far sight better than nothing
just keep in mind that whatever app you download from the amazon market, requires amazon market to be installed if you restore it in the future (via TiBu or similar app). You cannot restore an amazon app and exclude the market
Good to know, I didn't realize that. Though I did have a few issues early on with apps not... "authenticating" I think, it's been a while since I've seen it happen tbh.
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nyydynasty said:
just keep in mind that whatever app you download from the amazon market, requires amazon market to be installed if you restore it in the future (via TiBu or similar app). You cannot restore an amazon app and exclude the market
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I restore apps from amazon market by using TiBu and haven't had issues. Is it because I am also restoring amazon market at the same time that I haven't had issues?
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I restore apps from amazon market by using TiBu and haven't had issues. Is it because I am also restoring amazon market at the same time that I haven't had issues?
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Exactly. If you ever uninstall amazon market (or not restore it with tibu) they won't work anymore. I know this pisses off some people, but I don't think it's really that big a deal.
Not really, just leave it on, check the free app daily, otherwise leave it alone. But get any normally free apps from the main market, Amazon's evaluation process keeps them a version behind on most from what I saw.
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jde984 said:
Exactly. If you ever uninstall amazon market (or not restore it with tibu) they won't work anymore. I know this pisses off some people, but I don't think it's really that big a deal.
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me neither. I like to see what they offer each day. Once in a while, it's a really good app. I wonder if Freezing the amazon market will still allow you to use the apps from it.
arabcamel said:
me neither. I like to see what they offer each day. Once in a while, it's a really good app. I wonder if Freezing the amazon market will still allow you to use the apps from it.
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Out of curiosity I just tested this. Freezing the Amazon Appstore causes both "Free Apps of the Day" and also regularly purchased paid apps to stop working. If you buy it on Amazon you have to keep the Appstore running and signed in to your account. I suppose I'll direct my future purchases toward the Google Market based on that and a few other variables.
Why do people care that amazon appstore needs to be installed for apps to work? Is anyone planning to uninstall it? The android market is installed and I don't think too many folks plan to uninstall it
I don't like being forced to keep the amazon store open, but I understand the need to. Otherwise they'd have to fiddle with every paid app so it checks with their servers not google to see if it's authentic. They're behind enough on their versions already.
Its also a bit annoying if you forget to install the amazon store with your backup.
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There was a free App on that came out on the Amazon App store that i wanted but for some reason I would get an error message says my device was not compatible. So i went to the website and click on the free App, the site told me to go on my android device to start downloading it. Went back on the Amazon App store on my nook and it notified me there was an "Update". Click on it and the App auto installed and worked perfectly fine.
What app were you getting the error on and what ROM are you running? I have "bought" just about every free app Amazon has offered and I haven't seen any incompatibility checks yet. I am running CM7 recent nightlies. I always "buy" from the app not the web.
Any chance you are running rooted stock?
I've seen this before as well - peggle I think. Like the op says you can still "buy" the app from the web site even if your device is blacklisted.
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Bought Peggle from the site, but still doesn't show up on the app, as far as I can tell there's no way to download it. Shame.
EDIT: The app store first told me the game was incompatable and wouldn't download, but then a few minutes later it asked me to install it. Works great.
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What app were you getting the error on and what ROM are you running? I have "bought" just about every free app Amazon has offered and I haven't seen any incompatibility checks yet. I am running CM7 recent nightlies. I always "buy" from the app not the web.
Any chance you are running rooted stock?
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I'm using manualnooter
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I'm using manualnooter
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That probably explains a lot of your problem. IIRC, Amazon's compatibility check is based mostly on the version of the OS you're running. You've probably been running into apps that the developer wrote for Gingerbread instead of your Froyo. That's not to say they don't work (mostly) on Froyo, just that the developer either didn't /couldn't test his app on Froyo or knows of some small bugs associated with Froyo.
As you've discovered, it is possible to circumvent the compatibility check and run the app. Just don't be surprised if the developer chooses to not support the app on your Nook if you run into problems down the line.
As stated in the topic, has anyone here had success using Aptoide on the Kindle Fire HD 7?
I have tried installing several versions as well as adding the main and other various repos etc. The app itself goes through the server lists updating and each time nothing shows up. No icons or app list to look at.
If anyone has got this to successfully run, update, and download files, please post a comment or feedback here. Would like to know what needs to be done if it's possible.
I had one that worked fine forgot where I got it from
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Mine works fine and it's just the default app but I am rooted
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I went to aptoide.com using the Kindle Browser and installed. Aptoide runs fine for me. Used Aptoide as an alternative until I had time to root my device.
I went to aptoide dot com and it basically asked me if I wanted tl dl the application. It works fine.
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As stated in the topic, has anyone here had success using Aptoide on the Kindle Fire HD 7?
I have tried installing several versions as well as adding the main and other various repos etc. The app itself goes through the server lists updating and each time nothing shows up. No icons or app list to look at.
If anyone has got this to successfully run, update, and download files, please post a comment or feedback here. Would like to know what needs to be done if it's possible.
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I installed it straight from the site a while ago. Here is my apk for it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/27vnvdnc39u20we/Aptoide.apk
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As stated in the topic, has anyone here had success using Aptoide on the Kindle Fire HD 7?
I have tried installing several versions as well as adding the main and other various repos etc. The app itself goes through the server lists updating and each time nothing shows up. No icons or app list to look at.
If anyone has got this to successfully run, update, and download files, please post a comment or feedback here. Would like to know what needs to be done if it's possible.
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First app I put on;- ) works100%
Just remember to click the "outside app sources " thingy!
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AW: Aptoide on Kindle Fire HD 7. Anyone had success?
Google aptoide, open side, install aptoide, done
Works great for me. App compatibility can be hit or miss, but most work like a charm.
Just make sure you download it from the site. Painless installation and runs great.
I had aptoide when i get my kindle in november.
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I have it installed on my Kindle too. Works perfectly.
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Google services disabled though...
I should work for the kindle...the only thing is that since the kindle is from Amazon...not google...so some off the apps that allow google play (Example: Clash of clans) You won't be able to login because a kindle doesn't hold google play services. Example: CoC you won't be able to load your town hall from google. There may be a way to put google services on kindle...It IS possible!
Hi everyone. New kindle user here. First off I would like to ask if my kindle is fully rooted? In the current version info it says current version 11.3.1.0_user_310084920. I followed the Root Kindle Fire HD "7" 20013 (KFSOWI) 11.3.1.0 tutorial but the kindle never restarted on its own after the rooting process I had to manually turn it off then back on. The kindle is the new 2013 version with no camera and 16GB of memory from Best Buy.
Also, is there anyway I can install the google play market on this? Or, if possible, dualboot a non kindle brand Android OS on this?
Hi Dan. To check for root I would suggest getting the app Esfile explorer and go into the settings and turn "Root Explorer" on. Then see if you can cruise through the root folders /data or /system and actually see files in those folders. If you see files inside those folders you should have root. Also, be sure to install a super su or superuser app to keep apps from Willy nilly acquiring root privileges.
As of this moment I am unaware of anyone getting google play to work properly. Lots of peeps have it installed but working as its supposed to? Mine isn't. I can browse but there is no searching or downloading. As for a non kindle brand os all I can say is that patience is a virtue. The boatloader its still locked down and I'm not aware if anyone has figured out a work around yet. Till then we are all waiting on the ingenuity of the devs. I would not suggest trying anything until we hear that fer sure someone got it. I for one don't want a brick. Cheers.
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Hi Dan. To check for root I would suggest getting the app Esfile explorer and go into the settings and turn "Root Explorer" on. Then see if you can cruise through the root folders /data or /system and actually see files in those folders. If you see files inside those folders you should have root. Also, be sure to install a super su or superuser app to keep apps from Willy nilly acquiring root privileges.
As of this moment I am unaware of anyone getting google play to work properly. Lots of peeps have it installed but working as its supposed to? Mine isn't. I can browse but there is no searching or downloading. As for a non kindle brand os all I can say is that patience is a virtue. The boatloader its still locked down and I'm not aware if anyone has figured out a work around yet. Till then we are all waiting on the ingenuity of the devs. I would not suggest trying anything until we hear that fer sure someone got it. I for one don't want a brick. Cheers.
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Thanks, it appears that it is rooted Does google give you a option to download the apk for apps or games from the google play market from my pc's web browser so I can then transfer the files over usb?
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Thanks, it appears that it is rooted Does google give you a option to download the apk for apps or games from the google play market from my pc's web browser so I can then transfer the files over usb?
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Not that I have found as of yet. Many people have had good success with other app markets like 1mobile or aptoide. Give em a google. There are lots of the same apps and games on them as are on google play.
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Ugh, i really hope we're going to be able to put roms on this this thing soon like Cyanogenmod. I got the Kindle Fire HD 7in 2013 as a gift and I'm just getting absolutely sick of Fire OS. ITS HORRIBLE OML. Everything i try do is just so unresponsive and clunky, and the apps for the kindle are quite buggy and will crash on its own. I WANT ANDROID, NOT THIS ;-;
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Ugh, i really hope we're going to be able to put roms on this this thing soon like Cyanogenmod. I got the Kindle Fire HD 7in 2013 as a gift and I'm just getting absolutely sick of Fire OS. ITS HORRIBLE OML. Everything i try do is just so unresponsive and clunky, and the apps for the kindle are quite buggy and will crash on its own. I WANT ANDROID, NOT THIS ;-;
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I agree.
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Dan_Kindle said:
Thanks, it appears that it is rooted Does google give you a option to download the apk for apps or games from the google play market from my pc's web browser so I can then transfer the files over usb?
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Actually you can. Go http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/ here. Copy and paste the address of the app you want to download (like com.example.example) in the bar. Hit generate download link and download the apk file. This only works on free apps and games.
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quandryron said:
Not that I have found as of yet. Many people have had good success with other app markets like 1mobile or aptoide. Give em a google. There are lots of the same apps and games on them as are on google play.
Thank you! Aptoide is pretty awesome.
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Levinix said:
Ugh, i really hope we're going to be able to put roms on this this thing soon like Cyanogenmod. I got the Kindle Fire HD 7in 2013 as a gift and I'm just getting absolutely sick of Fire OS. ITS HORRIBLE OML. Everything i try do is just so unresponsive and clunky, and the apps for the kindle are quite buggy and will crash on its own. I WANT ANDROID, NOT THIS ;-;
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Same here. I was hoping I would be able to install a linux based OS on this device (Gentoo, Arch, etc.) but it appears not yet. I am currently learning C I wonder if there is anyway I could get involved with the developers?
Anonymous.123 said:
Actually you can. here. Copy and paste the address of the app you want to download (like com.example.example) in the bar. Hit generate download link and download the apk file. This only works on free apps and games.
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Awesome! Thanks!
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Awesome! Thanks!
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You might want to use the little thumbs-up button on the left that stands for "Thanks".
Whatever,you're welcome anyway.
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My wife just told me that her Nook HD+ is uninstalling apps on it's own. Have any of you heard of this happening before on Nook HD+? It stays on her Android phone but is removed from the tablet.
I haven't seen this happen but just asking because the wife is pissed at me for this happening on something I modded for her. LOL
flyboynm said:
My wife just told me that her Nook HD+ is uninstalling apps on it's own. Have any of you heard of this happening before on Nook HD+? It stays on her Android phone but is removed from the tablet.
I haven't seen this happen but just asking because the wife is pissed at me for this happening on something I modded for her. LOL
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What is she running on her HD+? Stock or some version of CM? And are you sure they are uninstalling or just the icons missing from the home screen?
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oops!
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What is she running on her HD+? Stock or some version of CM? And are you sure they are uninstalling or just the icons missing from the home screen?
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CM 10.2.1-ovation
yes, missing from home screen.
Sorry, thought I put it in the first message!
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CM 10.2.1-ovation
yes, missing from home screen.
Sorry, thought I put it in the first message!
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What launcher are you using, 'trebuchet' which comes with CM, or another third party launcher?
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What launcher are you using, 'trebuchet' which comes with CM, or another third party launcher?
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trebuchet.
If it helps, I followed your instructions for the HD+ when I modded it.
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CM 10.2.1-ovation
yes, missing from home screen.
Sorry, thought I put it in the first message!
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So you are not really having to re-install the apps, just put the icons back on the home screen?
Why don't you try a third party launcher and see if the disappearing icons quit disappearing.
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Sorry, I was confused. She has to reinstall the apps -- they are gone.
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Sorry, I was confused. She has to reinstall the apps -- they are gone.
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What were the apps?
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Various apps. Wife hasn't been able to remember the names but the types were flashcards app (like the 3x5 cards we used in school), scientific calculator, biology and a game.
Sorry, doing the best I can with a wife that has a poor memory of app names.
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Various apps. Wife hasn't been able to remember the names but the types were flashcards app (like the 3x5 cards we used in school), scientific calculator, biology and a game.
Sorry, doing the best I can with a wife that has a poor memory of app names.
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I was just wondering if they were apps she got at the Amazon app store. Sometimes those get flacky if they can't verify that the app store is installed and running.
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flyboynm said:
Various apps. Wife hasn't been able to remember the names but the types were flashcards app (like the 3x5 cards we used in school), scientific calculator, biology and a game.
Sorry, doing the best I can with a wife that has a poor memory of app names.
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You could try scanning the ALL tab under My Apps on the Play Store - that shows all the apps you've ever installed on any device registered against your Google account. That might jog her memory. If they're not listed there then maybe, as leapinlar suggested, they came from the Amazon app store and have fallen prey to the flakiness he's observed.
(Backup tools like Titanium Backup can be set to do regular app backups which could provide a useful recovery point in cases like this. Not so useful if the user can't remember what the apps were called, though...)
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I was just wondering if they were apps she got at the Amazon app store. Sometimes those get flacky if they can't verify that the app store is installed and running.
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Maybe she downloaded apps from play store, then removed hers Google account, so all apps associated got Uninstalled.
If its using cm11 there was a bug where app icons would disappear from the launcher after app updates.
Apps uninstalling themselves though... Besides user error or bad judgement I can think of many possible scenarios where apps could be removed/disappear.
I wonder too if google's new app checker service improvement could remove them if it didn't like them. Perhaps even being triggered during an automatic update.
[Ah yes, there is what I was looking for: "Google Play scans apps that are uploaded for malware. If an app is later discovered to be malicious, Google can automatically remove it from the devices it’s been installed on." -> http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cracked-android-apps-and-games-read-this-before-downloading/
And that is only one way it can happen.]