I tried to find out if it's possible to extract amazon app store downloaded apk APPs for backup/archive purposes. here are some facts I found so far,
- when you download an app, the apk goes in \sdcard\android\data\com.amazon.vevezia\. the apk names are in the format of vnz-<some_number>.apk
- I uninstalled amazon appstore at this point and moved the angrybirds apk to root. it installed fine but requires "unknown sources" checked
- angry birds rio won't play. error "it looks like the amazon appstore was uninstalled from your device"
- reinstalled amazon app store apk. angry birds rio error "You must be signed in to the Amazon App Store to run this app".
- signed in appstore, angry birds rio runs fine now.
- switched to airplane mode to disable data/wifi. app runs fine.
- killed appstore in task manager. app runs fine.
so, seem apps only look for appstore(signed in) for the very first time it's launched.
- this file now exists, sdcard\.android_secure\com.rovio.angrybirdsrio-1.asec
will .asec file backup and restore?
leo221 said:
I tried to find out if it's possible to extract amazon app store downloaded apk APPs for backup/archive purposes. here are some facts I found so far,
- when you download an app, the apk goes in \sdcard\android\data\com.amazon.vevezia\. the apk names are in the format of vnz-<some_number>.apk
- I uninstalled amazon appstore at this point and moved the angrybirds apk to root. it installed fine but requires "unknown sources" checked
- angry birds rio won't play. error "it looks like the amazon appstore was uninstalled from your device"
- reinstalled amazon app store apk. angry birds rio error "You must be signed in to the Amazon App Store to run this app".
- signed in appstore, angry birds rio runs fine now.
- switched to airplane mode to disable data/wifi. app runs fine.
- killed appstore in task manager. app runs fine.
so, seem apps only look for appstore(signed in) for the very first time it's launched.
- this file now exists, sdcard\.android_secure\com.rovio.angrybirdsrio-1.asec
will .asec file backup and restore?
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Pm me please.
soooo....did you guys find a way to backup without the need for amazon appstore?
Snazarian said:
soooo....did you guys find a way to backup without the need for amazon appstore?
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+1
This whole process is quite a drag.
I'd like to know also, amazon app store is a pain to use. Also the fact that it keeps signing me out and every time I try and use an app purchased with the app store I have to log in each and every single time
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Well burt, looks like we may be on our own. I guess we'll just have to deal with the memory hog, Amazon App Store. Lol
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leo221 said:
I tried to find out if it's possible to extract amazon app store downloaded apk APPs for backup/archive purposes. here are some facts I found so far,
-You can download the apk form here getandroidstuff.com/download-andorid-amazon-appstore-watch-hands-video/
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soooo....did you guys find a way to backup without the need for amazon appstore?
It appears to be a lost cause, my friend.
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this but, just thought I'd share info on some free stuff.
I went to the Amazon website on my pc and had to enter my mobile number. Then they sent me a text with a link to download the Amazon store app. Here is the link and text if you don't feel comfortable giving away your mobile number.
" Amazon Appstore: Please download the Amazon Appstore app for Android to get apps: http://amzn.to/getappstore Reply HELP APPS for help. Msg&data rates may apply "
That link will give you access to download the Amazon store apk.
Although you might still have to enter your mobile number for the link to work. Not really sure.
Anyway with the opening of the Amazon app store. Angry Birds RIO is free RIGHT NOW!!! It is also giving away free paid apps ( like WSOP ) every day for who knows how long.
P.S. Amazon store app and account required to install/play games.
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Downloaded this yesterday, is's great fun.
Using it. Really fun!
Hi, I just rooted my kindle fire to be able to access the android market, and in the market app it does not even bring up blood and glory when searched? But if I go to the market via the web I can see it but it then says it is not compatible with my rooted kindle?? So I cannot download It.???? So are there just some apps that will not work??? Or is there a way around this?
Thanks!
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Hi, I just rooted my kindle fire to be able to access the android market, and in the market app it does not even bring up blood and glory when searched? But if I go to the market via the web I can see it but it then says it is not compatible with my rooted kindle?? So I cannot download It.???? So are there just some apps that will not work??? Or is there a way around this?
Thanks!
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Apps a deigned to work only with the right hardware. You could try to fake it so the market thinks its a different device but it still may not work
Because its the Kindle Fire the Amazon App Store is default. And so when company's like Gameloft release a game they'll assume that your Kindle Fire doesn't have access to the Android Market and most of the time they'll only release the app for the Android Market meaning that the Market app will filter the app out. One of the ways to get around this is to go onto your computer and download the apk file and then transfer it to your Kindle. Once you've installed it on your Kindle it should run. You can download an apk file via your Kindles browser as long as it is an apk file. I'm not to sure about paid app's however.
Thank for the info!
So how do I go about downloading the APK file (blood and glory) to a computer, as the market again will not let you download it (need android device)??? and once I have the file do I just drop it in to the main kindle drive (no special folder or any thing).. because when trying to find all my other APK app files that are installed on my kindle I can't find where they are store at on my kindle??
I am pretty new to all this still...
Thanks again, you guys are great!
A tip for those of you who don't own a Kindle device and use Amazon Appstore:
You know that you always get the Android install screen after clicking Install from the Appstore itself, this is because Amazon Appstore is considered as a Sideloader of APKs on the android system.
A way to fix this is to move the Amazon Appstore apk in the "/system/app" (or "/system/priv-app" if using kitkat).
In this way Android will considered Amazon Appstore as an authorized system app with install permission, and will allow it to install and update APKs without showing the Android install screen. You can also uncheck the "Unknwon sources" setting to keep your device secure from dangerous apps while still being able to use Amazon Appstore.
I have been using it like this since sometime and it works great.
If you like my tip, leave me a thank you :good:
Enjoy a quicker Amazon Appstore experience...
Android, smartphone apps and games are packed as APK files. Learn how to easily download any APK file from the Google Play Store. Android apps are packaged as APK files. You'll be able to use any File Manager app to copy these files from the computer to your Android device and then touch the .apk file to install, or sideload, the corresponding app on your device.
There are various reasons why you may want to download the APK installer of an Android app from the Google Play store:
Google Play Store says that a particular app or game is incompatible with your Android device though you know that the app would work just fine.
Sometime an Android app may be not be available for download in the Google Play store of your region or country.
An app is listed on the Google Play store but you want to install that app on another Android device, like the Amazon Kindle tablet, that doesn’t have the Play Store.
An Easy Way to Download APK Files from Google Play:
Since this we will be using a web service EVOZI. This is a website which allows you to paste the App URL from Google Play Store. Once the app URL pasted it will make a direct download link. The download link will allow you download the APK file for any free Android App available on Google Play Store.
Since the App APK is brought from Play Store, their wont be any security issues. Also the internet site only allows free apps and not the paid at one time henceforth app piracy is not encouraged.
The APK file once downloaded can alongside loaded on your Android Phone and the app can be installed with just one click of a button.
Link
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
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So if its a pay for app do you have to pay for it, don't fancy trusting a randomer with my card details. I badly want the retail version of republique for my galaxy s3 but according to the playstore its incompatible.
It runs just fine but its a 'bad' copy that i have so I'm stuck between iraq and a hard place..
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So if its a pay for app do you have to pay for it, don't fancy trusting a randomer with my card details. I badly want the retail version of republique for my galaxy s3 but according to the playstore its incompatible.
It runs just fine but its a 'bad' copy that i have so I'm stuck between iraq and a hard place..
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Some people just don't read, do they ?
The download link will allow you download the APK file for any free Android App available on Google Play Store.
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Also the internet site only allows free apps and not the paid at one time henceforth app piracy is not encouraged.
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I must've misread brought as bought..
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Wow!!! thanks for the info!! this website is going to be very useful
In case you didn't know Amazon brought down their price for Prime today (only) to $72 for new members only. So I went and bought a subscription. I can get it to work on my Note 4, but cant seem to get it to work on my Note 12.2
Has anyone figured out how to play from Amazon Instant Videos?
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I was wondering If anyone knew the right combo of Apps I need to download in order to get Instant Video to work?
Side Note. I know Google Removed Amazon’s Original App from Google Play for Adding their own type of Appstore inside there App.
Ist very simple: you must use the PHONE Version of Amazons store app (NOT "Amazon for Tablets"!!!) to get Instant/Prime Video to work on the tablet! You have to install it with Amazons own app store.
tomatende2001 said:
Ist very simple: you must use the PHONE Version of Amazons store app (NOT "Amazon for Tablets"!!!) to get Instant/Prime Video to work on the tablet! You have to install it with Amazons own app store.
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Ok Yeah after downloading a few wrongs ones I figured it out.
Amazon Version 5.2.2 - (Not the Tablet One, or Shopping One)
Instant Video Version 1.0 (I havent looked for an updated version yet)
Sweet I got it to work Thanks!
I must be doing something wrong... I downloaded the amazon app from the Amazon app store and it shows the green watch instantly link, but when I click it loads into the instant video and fails with "unknown_error". Any tips for what I should try differently?
Jargin said:
I must be doing something wrong... I downloaded the amazon app from the Amazon app store and it shows the green watch instantly link, but when I click it loads into the instant video and fails with "unknown_error". Any tips for what I should try differently?
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Did you make sure they were the same Versions I posted in my previous Post?
Mine is playing perfectly fine. Try uninstalling and re-installing the apps.