Hi guys, I've never used any kindle device before but the price and specs of Kindle Fire HDX got me all excited and I wanna buy it but in one condition and that is if it has Google Play. I hate Amazon Appstore it doesn't have 90% of the apps that Google Play has. What's the point of buying this powerful device if I can't play latest & greatest games and use different apps? I heard that kindle fire hd is rootable and can be converted to android? So I just wanna know if it's possible to could get access to all google play apps and games and play them on this device after it get released?
Thank You
No Google Play Store! They are working on it (developers) but it's not a priority. You can side load almost every app, including Google apps, anyway.
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Jut got an update for pandora for my phone in the android market, and the changelog listed kindle fire support.
Now i realize that they just put this on here because they updated the amazon version, and are keeping the versions consistent, but i think this is pretty cool. Also shows that when the KF gets CM9 it won't have any problems.
Pandora is also on the amazon appstore. That's where I first got mine
I'm trying to convice mi lady to move over to the nexus 7 from the fire, and she has 0 problems with it, as she is an android fan like me and likes the newest and baddest
that being said, she seems to be a little upset that she can't 'borrow' the free books from the kindle lending library without a kindle device...
so how can we get around this to borrow books from the kindle lending library?
we do have an older kindle we don't use, so maybe borrow one from there, and will it show up on the kindle app then?
and does google play bookstore have a similar borrow book feature? (doubt it)
Maybe by editing the build.prop, bit that requires root.. Btw, I would ask this is the Nexus 7 section
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I borrow books on my Acer tablet via my local library and the Kindle App. The Overdrive Media Center app is the easiest way to do it. All you need in a library card and pin number from the local library. My only problem is that I don't have a large library system to draw from. Would LOVE to get the pin and card number from a huge library system like NYC or something like that!
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...that being said, she seems to be a little upset that she can't 'borrow' the free books from the kindle lending library without a kindle device...
so how can we get around this to borrow books from the kindle lending library?
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Then Kindle app is limited. My wife wanted a couple of magazine subscriptions and they were only available on a Kindle Device. I think Prime is the same way and I suspect borrowing is too. We ended up finding a Fire on Craigslist to get all the functionality.
Hi. I missed the Humble Bundle that came with this game and was looking into buying it from the Play Store, but it says it's incompatible with all my devices (Transformer Infinity and HTC Legend).
Anyone know why it's incompatible? I'm on stock 4.2.1, rooted, locked. If I can't buy it from the Play Store, is it available for purchase elsewhere (such as the Humble Bundle), and does it run on our tablet?
It's incompatible? That's ridiculous, it runs fine. (perfectly, actually. Has done since this tab came out, it was one of the first games I installed; I loved the PC version.
Probably another case of LDS, Lazy Developer Syndrome. Too lazy to make HD resolutions, no doubt. It's obviously not the tegra 3 as there are several Nexus 7 reviews.
As for where to buy it, I have no idea. You could try emailing the developer?
I got it with the Humble Bundle. Works fine. Finished game. In the Play store, it says not compatible with all of my devices. Not sure how you'd get it.
If you have another android device that can purchase it and you are rooted, use titanium backup to backup on the first device and restore on your infinity.
I've noticed that sometimes you can get Kindles at a decent price. I've always been curious and have found the hardware specs very nice. Plus I love reading and surfing the web.
I've been accustomed to the Nexus line and stock Android. I have a few questions.
How does the Fire OS compare to Android?
Can Kindles be rooted to block ads?
Do they feature gyroscopes?
Can I use Google services such as Play Music and Play Books with Kindles?
Are the Kindles terribly limited compared to regular Android tablets?
Can I replace the batteries using DIY methods?
Do any Kindles have their bootloaders unlocked and ROM development?
Hi everyone, I have a fire hd 8 5th gen and I would like to obtain root on it so I can install android on it. I just wanted to ask if it is possible to root this device and install android. I am asking you guys because I have not found a way to install android on it.
Anything helps, Thanks!
awesomeelmo said:
Hi everyone, I have a fire hd 8 5th gen and I would like to obtain root on it so I can install android on it. I just wanted to ask if it is possible to root this device and install android. I am asking you guys because I have not found a way to install android on it.
Anything helps, Thanks!
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There's no way to do an exploit to root your Fire tablet, you can convert your old Fire HD 8 to digital clock.
You can buy a new Fire HD 8+ on Amazon and migrate your valuable contents and files (including Google APKs, photos, videos, documents, projects, and others) to a new Fire tablet.
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Fire-HD-8-Plus-Tablet/dp/B0839NDRB2
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There's no way to do an exploit to root your Fire tablet, you can convert your old Fire HD 8 to digital clock.
You can buy a new Fire HD 8+ on Amazon and migrate your valuable contents and files (including Google APKs, photos, videos, documents, projects, and others) to a new Fire tablet.
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Fire-HD-8-Plus-Tablet/dp/B0839NDRB2
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Ok, thanks for the info. I have installed android on my fire 7 2015 so I still have a android tablet.
Let me know when there's a new hack to possibly install android.
Thanks for the info,
AmznUser444 Dev said:
There's no way to do an exploit to root your Fire tablet, you can convert your old Fire HD 8 to digital clock.
You can buy a new Fire HD 8+ on Amazon and migrate your valuable contents and files (including Google APKs, photos, videos, documents, projects, and others) to a new Fire tablet.
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Fire-HD-8-Plus-Tablet/dp/B0839NDRB2
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I don't know why you would buy a $100 fire hd tablet when you can buy a samsung Tab A for $150 that has android (my personal favorite kind of android) instead of doing all the crazy hacking to just get a stock version of android, I also looked at videos on how to actually install android on the new fire hd and you have to brick it and then do some other stuff which is very risky!
Thanks,
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I don't know why you would buy a $100 fire hd tablet when you can buy a samsung Tab A for $150 that has android (my personal favorite kind of android) instead of doing all the crazy hacking to just get a stock version of android, I also looked at videos on how to actually install android on the new fire hd and you have to brick it and then do some other stuff which is very risky!
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Well, I wouldn't drop a Benjamin on the clunky device you referenced (5th gen HD8 goes for $40 USD). As for Samsung's customizations you either love 'em or hate 'em. I fall into the latter category being an AOSP bigot.
tldr: Don't assume your tastes and hesitations are universally shared.