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I am no stranger to rooting and installing custom ROMs on phones. But I am a new KFHD 7" tablet owner. Bought it for $129 on sale at Staples and now I'd like to customize it (for the price, it can't be beat). So, I'd like some opinions/feedback because I am not sure if I can achieve what I am after. So... my requirements:
- I'd like to keep the Amazon Instant Videos feature
- I'd like to install Play Store, Google+, Google Hangouts, GMail, Google Voice, Google Maps, Play Music, You Tube, Google Voice Search
Based on my preliminary browsing of the Kindle forums, it seems like I can root, then install some Google apps... but if I do that, will these particular Google apps be fully functional and not FC frequently?
I am trying to strike a balance between Amazon content and the Google Apps I use daily. I've had the Nexus 7 tablet for 9 months (gave it to family member) and while the pure Android experience is okay, I really would like to keep Amazon's streaming video capability on my KFHD.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
-T
EDIT: I hope that installing a custom ROM is not the only way to get the Google Apps I listed.
If you want to go the ROM route, check out Kinology. It has both amazon framework and Google. Also you can install 3rd party launchers without copying them to system.
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To keep Amazon video and get the google apps, you will need a kindle hd based rom that has been rooted and google apps added or you will have to root and do this yourself. Off the top of my head like the previous poster said Kinology I believe has the features you are looking for...
Thanks guys, for the information.
-T
As most folks know (at least if you're an Amazon Prime member) The Amazon Instant Video App does not work with most Android Tablets (except, of course, the Kindle Fire). Well, it works fine on my new Galaxy Tab S (SM-T800) that I just purchased today. (At least I can verify that it runs on the stock ROM, build KOT49H.T800XXU1ANJ6 - Oct 24, 2014) All you have to do is download the two Apps below and install them. No other alterations are necessary and no Flash conflicts appeared. Neither of these Apps are available from the Google Play Store.
Here are the simple instructions to get Amazon Instant Video working....
1. If you have already installed the Amazon Shopping app (the one without "Amazon Instant Video" on the menu), first uninstall it. The version below has a menu that links to the the Amazon video add-on.
2. Download these two apps from "The Digital Reader" site, and install them...
Amazon Shopping
Amazon Instant Video
3. Open the Shopping app, log into your Amazon account, and then click on the menu icon in the upper left corner. Then select "Amazon Instant Video". That's all there is to it.
Robin M said:
As most folks know (at least if you're an Amazon Prime member) The Amazon Instant Video App does not work with most Android Tablets (except, of course, the Kindle Fire). Well, it works fine on my new Galaxy Tab S (SM-T800) that I just purchased today. (At least I can verify that it runs on the stock ROM, build KOT49H.T800XXU1ANJ6 - Oct 24, 2014) All you have to do is download the two Apps below and install them. No other alterations are necessary and no Flash conflicts appeared. Neither of these Apps are available from the Google Play Store.
Here are the simple instructions to get Amazon Instant Video working....
1. If you have already installed the Amazon Shopping app (the one without "Amazon Instant Video" on the menu), first uninstall it. The version below has a menu that links to the the Amazon video add-on.
2. Download these two apps from "The Digital Reader" site, and install them...
Amazon Shopping
Amazon Instant Video
3. Open the Shopping app and click on the menu icon in the upper left corner. Then select "Amazon Instant Video". That's all there is to it.
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WORKED PERFECTLY! Thanks you so much. Just called Amazon last week about this issue after I purchased my table from Sprint. They told me it was nothing they could do. It was a Samsung issue. Then I called again they said they didnt support the GTS
Thanks very much Robin!
Works a treat here in the UK.
Is there a way to download the prime videos? On my kindle I could download 4-5 shows and watch them later. On the tab s, I can't seem to find this feature.
I thought the idea behind Prime instant video was that you stream videos for free if you're an Amazon Prime member. There doesn't seem to be a way to DL them unless you buy or rent the video. I didn't know you could do that on the Kindle.
Robin M said:
I thought the idea behind Prime instant video was that you stream videos for free if you're an Amazon Prime member. There doesn't seem to be a way to DL them unless you buy or rent the video. I didn't know you could do that on the Kindle.
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On the Kindle certain shows can be downloaded for offline availability.
Adding offline ability would be great
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Thanks!
Robin you are THE MAN!!! Worked perfectly on my retarded Fujitsu M532. The only reason ama-a-zon chooses not fix this or redo their files/apps must be because they don't want it to work for people. That sucks.
FINALLY, prime instant video on my Tab S 10.5! thanks
Just a quick note on this. I just went through it. If you have the amazon shopping app for tablets installed from the play store, you will go around in circles trying to get it to work. What clicked for me was the reference to phones only in the amazon documentation. The play store will not show the amazon shopping app for phones if you have a tablet. The key is to first uninstall the shopping app for tablets then load the amazon app store then load the shopping app for the phone and the instant video app from the amazon app store. Then it all works. I am guessing if I loaded the apks here in post 1 it would do the same.
FYI, YMMV
Sadly the app crashes on the lollipop rom. App install fine but once start playing a movie the player crash. Hopefully there will be a lollipop version out :victory:
To the OP thanks for posting the apk links
Worked on my rooted stock Tab Pro 8.4
Thanks, I have been trying to get this to work for 2 weeks. This solution worked!
Thanks much. I also have it working on a SM-T707V but can not download my purchased movies on Amazon Instant video like I can do on my Kindle Fire HD.
Anyone find a source that can do that?
I was playing them with dolphin browser and the flash apk. Worked fine. So does this app but I think quality is a bit better with flash and dolphin
If you have a rooted phone, you can just make a backup and install the amazon phone app beside the tablet app. The instant video app will then start working.
Awesome. Thanks for its tip!
You are welcome.
Marcenzeichen said:
If you have a rooted phone, you can just make a backup and install the amazon phone app beside the tablet app. The instant video app will then start working.
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This works well, for those of us that don't want to remove any apps and whatnot, I simply added the amazon app from the app store, while still having the tablet one enabled and then instant video started working
Regarding the Amazon appstore itself - how to get it first
Sorry for the slightly off-topic swerve.
Brand new Galaxy Tab S 8.4 owner. I've tried installing 2 different version of the appstore apk that I have from other Android devices with no success - keep getting prompted to enter a valid email and password (which are definitely correct because they do work with regular Amazon site via Chrome). Installing the tablet shopping app from Google Play didn't give me an option for the appstore.
So -- how do I install the appstore itself? I have a bunch of purchased apps that I want to install on my Tab S so that I can retire my old semi-reliable Xyboard. This is a dealbreaker because if I can't install these apps on the Galaxy Tab, it's useless to me. Thanks for any advice.
"Slightly" off-topic?!?
This thread is about the instant video app. The shop app is anot other story.
But long story short: Get in touch with amazon support, the shop app should work without any tricks on the Tab S.
[NEW OFFICIAL METHOD TO GET LATEST]Amazon Instant Video & Store app working no APK's!
Hello everyone have you been trying to get Amazon Instant Video working on your device and the APK and Dolphin browser method have failed you? Well I spent about an hour figuring this out and man now this is legit and a way to get the latest updates on the Amazon Store app on tablet and the Amazon Instant video app working on any Android device flawlessly without errors.
Step One: First you can Google ; amazon app store download android, the first one on a Google search should be
Install Amazon Appstore - Amazon.com once you click it it will take you to a download page for the Amazon app store. Just make sure you have
unknown sources checked in security to install it.
Amazon App Store Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_rw_ldg
Step Two: Log in to the Amazon account you use preferably the one with Prime and Amazon Instant video(for those with multiple Amazon accounts, you can easily switch Amazon accounts in the App settings. )
Step Three: Once logged in search Amazon store app , then select and click get and then install the "Amazon" titled app not the Amazon for Tablets that wont activate Instant Video for some dumb reason. It must be the Amazon app store application officially.
Step Four: Go back or stay in the Amazon app store app and then search for Amazon Instant Video, tap to install it.
Step Five: First go to the Amazon store app (my preference/ recommendation) then it should say welcome your name and continue for the account you signed in with on the Amazon App Store application. If you click sign in as a different user it well on all of the Amazon applications. (In the settings of the Amazon App store you can switch accounts just scroll to the bottom of its menu.)
Step Six: Now do the same as step five for the Instant Video app! Just click continue or sign in as a different user (thus changing your log in on all three of these Amazon apps. Most likely all amazon apps.)
Step Seven: Finally a LEGIT FREAKING way to watch Amazon Instant Video on any device especially incompatible Android devices like my Samsung Galaxy Tab S and Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Note: My Galaxy Note 4 came with the Amazon store app so you just needed to then download the Amazon app store app and then Instant video and BOOM!
If I solved your problem click that Thanks button!
This method should work on any Android device absolutely any Android device.
Sadly I think I am the first person to figure this out just on a side note, I was like hmm and thought that the Amazon app store app should have other amazon apps without device incompatibility issues because that's a stupid Play Store issue. Btw Amazon Instant video and media in full screen on the Tab S 10.5 are amazing in full screen!
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Sorry for typos 12:01 AM and did this quick well clean up later.
I figured the same thing out during Xmas vacation.
I already had the Amazon appstore app (orange icon with word app) installed to get their free app of the day. The trickiest part was to realize I had to get the Amazon shopping app (the one with the shopping cart icon) but NOT the one for tablets. (They don't call it the shopping app, though, just Amazon.) This is the app that lets you log into your prime account. The instant video app is just there to play video. Without the shopping app, the instant video app just sends you to a web page with a bunch of apps and you get to figure out which one you actually need. It's so stupid that it must be deliberate. I think they want you to give up and buy a kindle fire instead.
Ironically, on iOS, you just get the Amazon instant video app and you're done. It's one app like everything else.
Note that you cannot get the Amazon appstore app from Google play store (understandably since Amazon is competing directly with the play store). You cannot get the Amazon shopping app for phones from the play store either, because Google so helpfully figures that since you have a tablet, it will direct you to the app for tablet instead.
Anyway, with that all done, does anyone else think the video quality is noticeably inferior to Netflix? I've seen nothing that looks wow on the OLED.
barth2 said:
I figured the same thing out during Xmas vacation.
I already had the Amazon appstore app (orange icon with word app) installed to get their free app of the day. The trickiest part was to realize I had to get the Amazon shopping app (the one with the shopping cart icon) but NOT the one for tablets. (They don't call it the shopping app, though, just Amazon.) This is the app that lets you log into your prime account. The instant video app is just there to play video. Without the shopping app, the instant video app just sends you to a web page with a bunch of apps and you get to figure out which one you actually need. It's so stupid that it must be deliberate. I think they want you to give up and buy a kindle fire instead.
Ironically, on iOS, you just get the Amazon instant video app and you're done. It's one app like everything else.
Note that you cannot get the Amazon appstore app from Google play store (understandably since Amazon is competing directly with the play store). You cannot get the Amazon shopping app for phones from the play store either, because Google so helpfully figures that since you have a tablet, it will direct you to the app for tablet instead.
Anyway, with that all done, does anyone else think the video quality is noticeably inferior to Netflix? I've seen nothing that looks wow on the OLED.
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I know that about the iOS and Android instant video differences because I'm the only Android user in my entire family. But yea it is ridiculous that we need 2 - 3 apps just for instant video. But hey at least people that use instant video usually use the Amazon app already. Amazon just wants both apps to be installed on the users devices. While Google play has limitations on apps per device such as the app is incompatible with this device message meaning we then have to hope there is an apk that works with your device which is stupid but nothing can be done about it because Google app developers have to try to support so many devices and many different screen sizes. Sorry for the typos again sent from my tablet laying down just finished watching Dexter on Instant video on my 10.5 hd super amoled screen. At 3:05 Am.
fantastic works a treat - thanks
was really bugging me that I was paying a monthly sub for Instant Video and could only use it on the kids Ipads and not on my Tab S without installing a 3rd party app (ok this is still sort of 3rd party - but I trust amazon)
great
Techinstein said:
Hello everyone have you been trying to get Amazon Instant Video working on your device and the APK and Dolphin browser method have failed you? Well I spent about an hour figuring this out and man now this is legit and a way to get the latest updates on the Amazon Store app on tablet and the Amazon Instant video app working on any Android device flawlessly without errors.
Step One: First you can Google ; amazon app store download android, the first one on a Google search should be
Install Amazon Appstore - Amazon.com once you click it it will take you to a download page for the Amazon app store. Just make sure you have
unknown sources checked in security to install it.
Amazon App Store Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_rw_ldg
Step Two: Log in to the Amazon account you use preferably the one with Prime and Amazon Instant video(for those with multiple Amazon accounts, you can easily switch Amazon accounts in the App settings. )
Step Three: Once logged in search Amazon store app , then select and click get and then install the "Amazon" titled app not the Amazon for Tablets that wont activate Instant Video for some dumb reason. It must be the Amazon app store application officially.
Step Four: Go back or stay in the Amazon app store app and then search for Amazon Instant Video, tap to install it.
Step Five: First go to the Amazon store app (my preference/ recommendation) then it should say welcome your name and continue for the account you signed in with on the Amazon App Store application. If you click sign in as a different user it well on all of the Amazon applications. (In the settings of the Amazon App store you can switch accounts just scroll to the bottom of its menu.)
Step Six: Now do the same as step five for the Instant Video app! Just click continue or sign in as a different user (thus changing your log in on all three of these Amazon apps. Most likely all amazon apps.)
Step Seven: Finally a LEGIT FREAKING way to watch Amazon Instant Video on any device especially incompatible Android devices like my Samsung Galaxy Tab S and Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Note: My Galaxy Note 4 came with the Amazon store app so you just needed to then download the Amazon app store app and then Instant video and BOOM!
If I solved your problem click that Thanks button!
This method should work on any Android device absolutely any Android device.
Sadly I think I am the first person to figure this out just on a side note, I was like hmm and thought that the Amazon app store app should have other amazon apps without device incompatibility issues because that's a stupid Play Store issue. Btw Amazon Instant video and media in full screen on the Tab S 10.5 are amazing in full screen!
My current signature is outdated:
Current devices:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (AT&T)
Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (I found out how to get Android 5.0.2 working on the wi fi model with the Bliss stalk rom via Blisspop! some minor bugs like recent apps capacitative button doesnt work but in settings you can go to buttons and assign home button double tap to recents also pure aosp so no Samsung dual window etc. bloat free 100%, need to use the Philz touch recovey port doesnt work with TWRP need a clean rom install wipe.)Current rom is ThunderRom800 V3 with SkyHigh kernel 2.2.0 and philz recovery. I need dual window ..
Sorry for typos 12:01 AM and did this quick well clean up later.
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Thanks so much. I just followed these easy steps and now have Amazon Instant Video on my Galaxy S5 (not rooted).
Buckster76 said:
fantastic works a treat - thanks
was really bugging me that I was paying a monthly sub for Instant Video and could only use it on the kids Ipads and not on my Tab S without installing a 3rd party app (ok this is still sort of 3rd party - but I trust amazon)
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masterhaides said:
Thanks so much. I just followed these easy steps and now have Amazon Instant Video on my Galaxy S5 (not rooted).
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Glad I could help you both! If you know anyone else with this issue , link them here.
I used apk extractor to pull both apps from my phone and installed them on my Tab S 10.5. Worked like a charm.
Confirmed working on a rooted Tab S 10.5. No hacks, no problems.
* Install amazon appstore from amazon web site.
* Within amazon appstore, install "Amazon" app, not "Amazon for Tablets".
* Log in to new amazon app.
* App has instant video in it's menu, try to watch a video.
* App sends you right to the place to install the instant video app automatically.
* Now you can watch videos.
* Finally, you can uninstall the amazon appstore app if you want. It's no longer needed. You have to keep both "Amazon" and "Prime Instant Video".
FYI, Amazon app store has a free app every day. Most days it's pretty crappy but I've gotten some good stuff like Swype, wolfram, and monument valley. On holidays, they have a bunch of free stuff.
When I try and install the app, the INSTALL button is nonresponsive. CANCEL works though. I have UNKNOWN SOURCES checked.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
PaulQ602 said:
When I try and install the app, the INSTALL button is nonresponsive. CANCEL works though. I have UNKNOWN SOURCES checked.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Do you have any other amazon apps installed they could be interfering with the install or make sure you have unknown sources checked in security.
PaulQ602 said:
When I try and install the app, the INSTALL button is nonresponsive. CANCEL works though. I have UNKNOWN SOURCES checked.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Are you running any app that filters the screen? Like a screen dimmer, for example.
Techinstein said:
Do you have any other amazon apps installed they could be interfering with the install or make sure you have unknown sources checked in security.
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This was the problem. I uninstalled Amazon for Tablets and followed all these steps. It worked. What a pain!
Thanks!
This didnt work for me with my ADT-1 and comcast. But I was able to use dolphin browser just fine.
I hate this crazy dichotomy of streaming devices. There is no true 10 ft/lean back/ whatever u wanna call it launcher that works with android. I gotta say, a fire TV, or even better a xbox 360 or ONE is basically the only way to get Amazon Instant, Netflix, Hulu, HBO GO, xfinity TVgo, etc with no modifications or tinkering.
Why does this have to be so friggin difficult?
I may as well just keep using my firetv stick and miracasting my nexus 7 2013 to it as needed to supplement. My adt-1 is fast, does a good job with everything. But theres no true easy way to get the Amazon Prime Instant with continuous play except for a firetv. Even the Roku 3 has a crappy launcher.
Hi,
I am looking for the following setup, use Kindle reader app and a Amazon Video on Demand, I would like to have just a per-app login/sign-in, and not the system-wide
Couple of questions:
- if I install CM 12.1, can I still install Amazon Video on Demand app from the Amazon Appstore, does it have a per-app login?
- Is it possible, with the FireOS? I hid all the "amazon" apps, but it looks like I still need to have system-wide amazon profile
Thanks!
UPDATE 1: All good!
Ok. Everything seems to be good.
- Installed SlimLP custom ROM
- Installed Amazon App
- Installed Amazon Instant Video
- I can sign into Amazon App w/ a different account than Instant video
JupoozunEd3 said:
Hi,
I am looking for the following setup, use Kindle reader app and a Amazon Video on Demand, I would like to have just a per-app login/sign-in, and not the system-wide
Couple of questions:
- if I install CM 12.1, can I still install Amazon Video on Demand app from the Amazon Appstore, does it have a per-app login?
- Is it possible, with the FireOS? I hid all the "amazon" apps, but it looks like I still need to have system-wide amazon profile
Thanks!
Oops. Need to move to Q&A. Looks like I can't delete my own post...
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1. You can download the apps from the play store
2. I believe so
1) Looks like I need to find a person w/ Fire and custom rom, and with the appstore installed to test fully
2) I've got everything disabled, but when I try to you prime instant video, I still have to go thru a system-wide login process and Amazon/Kindle registration
Ok. Everything seems to be good.
- Installed SlimLP custom ROM
- Installed Amazon App
- Installed Amazon Instant Video
- I can sign into Amazon App w/ a different account than Instant video
Anyone have experience running Chrome Remote Desktop from a Fire 7, latest model?
I'm using my original Nook Color rooted with CM 10.2.1 for a single purpose, sitting on a table next to the LR couch and running Chrome Remote Desktop to control an upstairs Windows desktop that is streaming SiriusXM music, playing to my AV system in the LR through a Bluetooth faux-headphone receiver. Remote Control allows me to skip music I don't like, to change XM stations, and to control other functions that would normally require me to walk upstairs to the desktop. It's a great setup and has been serving that purpose for several years, with one exception. The Nook Color is so short on resources that if anything else is going on in the device, the remote desktop session will fail. I have removed everything that I can, but with less than half a gig of memory and a single slow processor, it just isn't up to the task. Hence the question.
I understand, of course, that I would have to install Google Play to get remote desktop. I have also tried other old tablets and phones running other remote control apps such as Splashtop, TeamViewer, and others, some of which work OK, but I find that Chrome Remote Desktop is by far the best, and the little Nook (also 7 inch) is just the right size for this.
And, while I'm asking, I don't suppose the Fire 7 has IR capability, so I could potentially use it to control the various components in the AV system?
So before I invest the incredible sum of $50 in the Fire 7, I would like to make sure that this will work.
Thanks in advance, DaveD
DavidLD said:
Anyone have experience running Chrome Remote Desktop from a Fire 7, latest model?
I'm using my original Nook Color rooted with CM 10.2.1 for a single purpose, sitting on a table next to the LR couch and running Chrome Remote Desktop to control an upstairs Windows desktop that is streaming SiriusXM music, playing to my AV system in the LR through a Bluetooth faux-headphone receiver. Remote Control allows me to skip music I don't like, to change XM stations, and to control other functions that would normally require me to walk upstairs to the desktop. It's a great setup and has been serving that purpose for several years, with one exception. The Nook Color is so short on resources that if anything else is going on in the device, the remote desktop session will fail. I have removed everything that I can, but with less than half a gig of memory and a single slow processor, it just isn't up to the task. Hence the question.
I understand, of course, that I would have to install Google Play to get remote desktop. I have also tried other old tablets and phones running other remote control apps such as Splashtop, TeamViewer, and others, some of which work OK, but I find that Chrome Remote Desktop is by far the best, and the little Nook (also 7 inch) is just the right size for this.
And, while I'm asking, I don't suppose the Fire 7 has IR capability, so I could potentially use it to control the various components in the AV system?
So before I invest the incredible sum of $50 in the Fire 7, I would like to make sure that this will work.
Thanks in advance, DaveD
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- No IR on any Fire tablet
- The implementation of Google Play Services available for this device may not support Chrome Remote Desktop
- You can not obtain root permissions or install a custom ROM on the shipping versions of 5th-7th gen Amazon devices; nor can they be downgraded. This may place significant limitations on customizing your setup...if it works at all.
- Consider a 3rd gen HDX if interested in unlocked 7 inch tablet with adequate resources and strong custom ROM support.
Davey126 said:
- No IR on any Fire tablet
- The implementation of Google Play Services available for this device may not support Chrome Remote Desktop
- You can not obtain root permissions or install a custom ROM on the shipping versions of 5th-7th gen Amazon devices; nor can they be downgraded. This may place significant limitations on customizing your setup...if it works at all.
- Consider a 3rd gen HDX if interested in unlocked 7 inch tablet with adequate resources and strong custom ROM support.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
Stock rooting or a custom rom would not be options for me even if it were available. I'm at the point now where I want to run these Android devices, not work on them. A used HDX might be an option; thanks for that.
There are a number of entries here indicating that Google Play can be installed on the latest 5.4.0.0 and no mention of any limitations. Can you provide additional information on your statement?
Thanks, DaveD
DavidLD said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
Stock rooting or a custom rom would not be options for me even if it were available. I'm at the point now where I want to run these Android devices, not work on them. A used HDX might be an option; thanks for that.
There are a number of entries here indicating that Google Play can be installed on the latest 5.4.0.0 and no mention of any limitations. Can you provide additional information on your statement?
Thanks, DaveD
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Most only use "Google Play" for store access and snagging a few treasured apps. Your application is somewhat unique but many work fine...or not. My caveat was simply a heads-up. Best path IMHO is to acquire the device from Amazon which offers a nearly unconditional 30 day return return policy. They even subsidize return shipping in the US; $2.98 for most Amazon devices.
Also consider a HD 8 if you have no plans to root. A nicer device overall but more expensive and a bit larger; I happen to prefer the 7" form factor for my purposes.
Davey126 said:
Most only use "Google Play" for store access and snagging a few treasured apps. Your application is somewhat unique but many work fine...or not. My caveat was simply a heads-up. Best path IMHO is to acquire the device from Amazon which offers a nearly unconditional 30 day return return policy. They even subsidize return shipping in the US; $2.98 for most Amazon devices.
Also consider a HD 8 if you have no plans to root. A nicer device overall but more expensive and a bit larger; I happen to prefer the 7" form factor for my purposes.
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I will try a 7". I'm an Amazon Prime member and have found their return policy to be more than adequate. I'll post my results in this thread. Thanks for the help.
DavidLD said:
I will try a 7". I'm an Amazon Prime member and have found their return policy to be more than adequate. I'll post my results in this thread. Thanks for the help.
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Update: Ordered the Fire 7 yesterday evening from Amazon, Prime, received it before noon today, even quicker than their usual two day prime guarantee. And it was $39.99, $10 off, as they gave me a courtesy discount because they messed up an order last week. Can't beat that!
Using the instructions in the XDA link I referenced above, I installed Google Play in about an hour, with most of that time taken up with finger checks and learning how to get around the Fire, ads and all. Before I installed Google Play I had first installed Chrome Remote Desktop from a Titanium Backup on the Micro SDCard that was once attached to the Nook Color, but it wouldn't run without Google Play.
Once I installed Google Play it works like a charm. Whether or not it crashes like it does on the Nook (there, I suspect, because of limited resources) remains to be seen. But so far, so good.
Thanks again for the information. DaveD
DavidLD said:
Update: Ordered the Fire 7 yesterday evening from Amazon, Prime, received it before noon today, even quicker than their usual two day prime guarantee. And it was $39.99, $10 off, as they gave me a courtesy discount because they messed up an order last week. Can't beat that!
Using the instructions in the XDA link I referenced above, I installed Google Play in about an hour, with most of that time taken up with finger checks and learning how to get around the Fire, ads and all. Before I installed Google Play I had first installed Chrome Remote Desktop from a Titanium Backup on the Micro SDCard that was once attached to the Nook Color, but it wouldn't run without Google Play.
Once I installed Google Play it works like a charm. Whether or not it crashes like it does on the Nook (there, I suspect, because of limited resources) remains to be seen. But so far, so good.
Thanks again for the information. DaveD
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I ran Remote Desktop on my HD 8 for a bit when I first got it, with no problem. I use Unified Remote, because if I watch shows or movies, I usually just place them on the tablet, as VLC works perfectly and I have good headphones. I have used for years and continue to use Pandora Music. I just got a hold of another HD 7 (my original one has a busted display), but it's rooted and I really don't have intentions of using it for movies or music at the moment, but the Remote Desktop and Unified Remote seem to work just fine on it too.
If you've looked over any other threads, and 'uninstalled' anything, that helps on freeing up memory as a lot of Amazon's applications have the tendency to run almost constantly. As for CPU usage, in my opinion, I find it to be vastly underused for both models.