Does anyone know when the Kindle app for WP7 is going to be released? I know it is on its way "soon" but It is the only thing I really miss from my HTC Desire and I am becoming impatient! So, anyone with inside information, please tip us the wink here!!
The press release says "later this year" and there is only what, 5-6 weeks left for it to be this year? I'm willing to bet we may see something announced this week by before black Friday as part of their eBook push or something within the 12 days of Christmas deals amazon usually does.
Thanks, that may make sense - here's hoping!
From Amazon's press release on October 28, they said it will come out "in the coming months". Makes me wonder if the Kindle app won't hit the marketplace until the first (or second) WP7 updates come out.
amazon is blowing it, Missing both the kindle and audible software for wp7. i am really starting to get annoyed with them. you can't make customers wait without something to go on. they could atleast do what blizzard does and say it is coming an exact date and push it back if they arent happy. I wonder if they are waiting for the update from microsoft
What's even more unfortunate is that Amazon has an ongoing TV ad campaign showcasing the Kindle mobile apps touting their buy-once-read-everywhere advantage. They even have two versions of the ad---one for switching from iPhone to Android, and one for the other way around. And WP7 is conspicuously absent.
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OK, does anyone on here work for Amazon? They did say that the Kindle App would be coming this year, they now have precisely 2 weeks left to keep that promise. I wish they would either release it or 'fess up to a delay!! I need my ebooks on my HD7!!!!
They just announced a new android version and some of the blogs reported some "coming soon" announcement yesertday but didn't link to anything official from Amazon.
trying to see if i can guess some urls from their other apps to see if i find anything
FYI, the Kindle app is now in the marketplace.
Marketplace
I just downloaded the free app from the Marketplace, installed it and love it. It is great!
how come?
I couldnt find it anywhere on the Marketplace
OK found it under Books & references
the search in Marketplace sucks
hassler said:
how come?
I couldnt find it anywhere on the Marketplace
OK found it under Books & references
the search in Marketplace sucks
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It's not available for me either. I'm in Australia. Hopefully it just takes a few hours to spread to the non-US marketplaces.
I have a Kindle and the Kindle app for Android, so I'd be very annoyed if I had to wait for the Windows Phone version.
found it by typing kindle into marketplace search.
Nice looking app.
Needs settings for font color, size, type and the ability to have black paper with white text.
nrfitchett4 said:
found it by typing kindle into marketplace search.
Nice looking app.
Needs settings for font color, size, type and the ability to have black paper with white text.
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You get three options of page colour (white, sepia and black), 5 font sizes but only one font.
Hey I got it.
The question - can I buy books there on my Polish credit card or I will encounter the same "not supported country" problem?
doministry said:
Hey I got it.
The question - can I buy books there on my Polish credit card or I will encounter the same "not supported country" problem?
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It just depends on whether Kindle books are available in Poland or not. You will be able to buy books available in your country, but not books that are only available in other countries.
You should be able to go to Amazon.com and get a sample of any book that is available to your country (assuming your Amazon account is set to your country). If you can successfully get a sample for a book it means that book is available in your country.
Not in UK marketplace yet....at least I cannot see it amongst all those f'n artists and songs. grrrrr....
jhughesy said:
Not in UK marketplace yet....at least I cannot see it amongst all those f'n artists and songs. grrrrr....
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Correction: I didn't click on the link from Amazon, I clicked this one from some other website:
follow this link: http://redirect.zune.net/External/LaunchZuneProtocol.aspx?pathuri=navigate?phoneAppID=48195fb4-ee0e-e011-9264-00237de2db9e&source=1800PocketPC
. This worked for me in Australia even though I still can't see the app in the marketplace on the phone or in the Zune software.
If it works it will open the Zune software and go to the app.
That link works for UK market. Thanks!
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If it works it will open the Zune software and go to the app.
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Yep, that worked for me in the UK. Cheers
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Hee guys.
I have a huge problem, because i'm not able to log in the market place. I'm in the netherlands, I changed my region here https://account.live.com/summarypage.aspx
but my phone and zune software stills ays, not available, can anyone help em, please
very kind regards
victor
Computer region needs to change to US as well for zune software
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Computer region needs to change to US as well for zune software
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If they do not change this option soon WP7 will fail. There is a massive market outside the USA.
I still cant believe we have to do this when the phone is sold world wide.
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If they do not change this option soon WP7 will fail. There is a massive market outside the USA.
I still cant believe we have to do this when the phone is sold world wide.
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definitely true. the reason why the iPhone succeeds is because it's app store is available around the world with over 70 countries, mine included.
Getting a Windows phone was the best decision i made, until found out i can't buy paid apps off the marketplace, you need a US credit card or something.
This marketing strategy is a potential WP7 killer.
I think the app marketplace is available in most places...at least in their initial target areas. The guy is from the netherlands so I assume he's after a zune pass and for that MS is beholden to the recording industry but I believe they'll have a solution for all their target markets, perhaps not all having the zune pass, but they will all be able to buy the music.
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I think the app marketplace is available in most places...at least in their initial target areas. The guy is from the netherlands so I assume he's after a zune pass and for that MS is beholden to the recording industry but I believe they'll have a solution for all their target markets, perhaps not all having the zune pass, but they will all be able to buy the music.
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that makes me curious. Iphone has music streaming now, right? Does that work everywhere?
I think some of the problem that microsoft is having is that some countries want more money for the streaming rights than in the USA.
Apple doesn't have streaming like zune pass natively....you can get third party software in the app store I think.
The problem for sure is what the content owners want financially...I was old by an MS rep that in Canada for insance, SOCAN (content industry reps) are wanting a ridiculous amount of money...from what I gather they are not really interested in the rental idea to the point where it would make sense for a consumer to purchase it...
As much as I'd like to blame MS for incompetent negotiating, the music industry is notoriously stupid and short term in their thinking...
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The guy is from the netherlands so I assume he's after a zune pass and for that MS is beholden to the recording industry but I believe they'll have a solution for all their target markets, perhaps not all having the zune pass, but they will all be able to buy the music.
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Actually no, Zune doesn't work for apps either unless you change the region.
Zune pass does also not work in Germany but that problem is not related to MS or to Zune but to the GEMA. -> http://www.gema.de/en/
Thanks to them wanting astronomical amounts of money, most streaming services etc are not possible in Germany. REALLY annoying
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Zune pass does also not work in Germany but that problem is not related to MS or to Zune but to the GEMA. -> http://www.gema.de/en/
Thanks to them wanting astronomical amounts of money, most streaming services etc are not possible in Germany. REALLY annoying
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Same issue in Canada...it's called SOCAN here...it gets even crazier here as the artist association who already get a tax on all media want to further charge...just getting out of hand. I can't really complain about the kids these days who will just bypass it all and get it illegally or the many new artists who just bypass these corrupt associations and sell directly to their audience...
Regarding the app marketplace...that is a big FAIL if it's not available in all of Europe...I know Android marketplace only became available in Canada about a year ago but you'd think MS would have that sorted out of the gate...music I understand but the app marketplace seems silly not to have it working...it works in Canada
Well if this is not sorted out by then end of January I for one will not be upgrading to a WP7 phone.
Having no access to the app market is not going to cut it for me.
One easy solution that would solve this problem instantly would be to allow us to pay using Microsoft points, These are available to most I think.
yep MS Points would work a whole lot more. i sent the MS guys some tweets again regarding this
its finally here today is the release day for ilomilo, this game really shows off what wp7 gaming is about. I cant wait
good luck with that. i cant find it in the market place. or on zune. i suspect its currently only available to americans. typical.
it's out for 4.99 USD! downloading now. It's on the marketplace on the phone, not the desktop
Same here.. not available in non-US market.
Thats rather frustrating. why are non americans still getting the shaft these days ? seems to be the same with the Amazon Kindle app
get ilomilo early even though u cant browse for it in your marketplace.
Just got it here in oz even though it can't be viewed in the marketplace yet.
Instructions:
Go to the ilomilo article at pocketnow.com USING YOUR WP7 BROWSER.
Click on the marketplace link at the bottom of the article.
This should launch marketplace on your phone, and wallah! Ilomilo appears
Or just go to xbox live games in the marketplace with your phone.
Do not search for it as it won't come up that way for some strange reason.
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Thats rather frustrating. why are non americans still getting the shaft these days ? seems to be the same with the Amazon Kindle app
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i am going to have to try the browser to get this after being excited all day i still cant see it.
Though i did find this
http://wp7supersecretaccess.ilomilo.com/page_2.php
and it seems to have given me a free download code for the xbox version, though i can not confirm until i get away from work.
the pocketnow link tots works in the uk i am now downloading thank you for the info top marks to you Cruzer1
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Just got it here in oz even though it can't be viewed in the marketplace yet.
Instructions:
Go to the ilomilo article at pocketnow.com USING YOUR WP7 BROWSER.
Click on the marketplace link at the bottom of the article.
This should launch marketplace on your phone, and wallah! Ilomilo appears
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You are my hero... downloaded and purchased
Im glad everyone else can enjoy this great game now. Ive been loving it since i got my Focus.
its avalaible now in germany
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i am going to have to try the browser to get this after being excited all day i still cant see it.
Though i did find this
http://wp7supersecretaccess.ilomilo.com/page_2.php
and it seems to have given me a free download code for the xbox version, though i can not confirm until i get away from work.
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I did this on the xbox and it just gives you a link to download the trial version which I already had.
Anyone upset that we have to pay for it when AT&T customers got it for free?
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I did this on the xbox and it just gives you a link to download the trial version which I already had.
Anyone upset that we have to pay for it when AT&T customers got it for free?
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yeah it sucked it was a trial i thought i had found something good lol.
I am a lil annoyed that at&t got it but that's business at&t would of paid a shed load of cash for it the thing i'm annoyed about is that it meant we had to wait.
Please I need some help. I downloaded this game along with Assassin's Creed from the desktop marketplace but they are not appearing on my phone. Does anyone knows the cause this and if possible a solution.
This game is one of the reasons I want a WP7....Dam CDMA carriers...
Go to your xbox hub, it should be in there.
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Go to your xbox hub, it should be in there.
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That is the problem, they are not there.
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Please I need some help. I downloaded this game along with Assassin's Creed from the desktop marketplace but they are not appearing on my phone. Does anyone knows the cause this and if possible a solution.
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Anybody?
Hi all,
I was in contact today with both Amazon and Microsoft regarding an issue that neither of them had an answer to.. and they were both blaming each other on who had done a mistake, but none of them had an answer for me.
You see, Kindle (which was released on Windows Phone for something that seems like ages ago now), is not available in the Windows Phone marketplace in Scandinavia (and possibly some other markets such as for example Japan and Russia).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...ARMDJO72UN&newContentNum=84&ref_=cm_cd_pg_pg4
The Kindle app is available here in Norway in for example Android market (Google Play), in iOS (Appstore) and Mac (Appstore)... but not in the Windows Phone 7.5 marketplace. I own a Lumia 800, and I have been wanting to use this app for ages now.. does anyone know why, or can contact the right sources about this issue?
I am posting it here on XDA mostly because it seems no one, not even the company that made the app, and the one supposed to post it, has an answer for me. Therefore you could look at this post at some way of raising awareness, and hopefully someone will discover it and maybe help discover what has gone wrong in the process of publishing this app in the Windows Phone marketplace in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden at least..) and a few other other countries.
Kind Regards
One who wants to be able to fully make the switch from my old Android phone to my now 3 month old Windows Phone.
PS. This is currently the only app I am missing to make my switch complete. Being able to read my books on the Windows Phone will be the last thing I need, currently I have to bring both phones with me at all times to read.. and that sucks.
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You see, Kindle (which was released on Windows Phone for something that seems like ages ago now), is not available in the Windows Phone marketplace in Scandinavia (and possibly some other markets such as for example Japan and Russia).
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I can confirm it is available and works in the US.
Yes, I know it is available in the US, and I think it is also available for the UK for example.
The thing that bothers me is of course that the Kindle app is available in the Appstore and on the Google Play market here in Norway, but not in the Windows Phone market. What makes WP so different? I cannot understand why it should not have been released by now.. and the fact that neither Microsoft nor Amazon had an answer for me and was just blaming each other, just tells me that they don't know either and should try to take it higher in the system.
As a customer I am having a hard time being able to get higher in the system, and the customer service should be able to do it for me..
http://www.matkapuhelinfoorumi.fi/f38/windows-phone-7-a-56786/index73.html#post1058439327
That post was made by the head of WP department at MS Finland in February.
Translation:
kitevesku said:
The Kindle app is only available in a few countries selected by Amazon. I've been trying to persuade Amazon for months now, but they've got their politics. Hopefully we'll get it as soon as possible, but I cannot guarantee anything.
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Same here, I live in Colombia and there's no access to either kindle nor amazon app, but they are available for other platforms. I do have access to imdb, though.
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It's not available in Greece either. However, I did find the Amazon Mobile app available today. Kindle is available in both Google Play and Appstore for download, which is needless to say, weird. The solution is quite simple, Amazon needs to resubmit the application for worldwide status, every single time Microsoft adds new countries to the marketplace, otherwise it's just there for the original countries in Worldwide status.
There's a WP Dev. email about worldwide apps needing resubmission after each addition of countries in the marketplace that goes way back to the origianl expansion of the marketplace. In my opinion, Microsoft should fix this "bug" of their's and quite honestly, get rid of that.
A quick solution would be to add a UK/US address to your account and install the app, and then change the account again back to your home country. I don't know what on earth will happen with any paid apps and updates as I've yet to try it, but if you don't have any paid applications, or you're not interested in any, a quick change will solve your issue.
hey just thought i would let you guys know not to purchase this watch, i bought it and the experience has been horrible!
there web site had showed it would support our phone and a few other androids, guess what happens at launch it now supports Ios ONLY(shifty and shady)
the device is a cool idea and hopefully can be pulled off by another company someday.....but this company is a joke of all jokes first of all they dont have a phone number, email correspondence takes days(i am pretty sure email is instant and its 2012), when i got the item its addressed to someone else in Florida(i am in Minnesota)
needless to say this is a warning for everyone considering this item down the road i honestly think i am out of $150 on this deal because non stop emails to cookoo support and the inventor have got me no where. I purchase just about everything online, have it shipped, and end up with a smile.....this on the other hand has been the worst online purchase i have ever made hoping i can get the word out!
This isn't entirely true.
I supported this watch as a kickstarter project and they did state that they would be supporting Android. While currently they have only released the iOS app, as an early backer I have received plenty of communication as to their progress on the Android app. I have found their service to be efficient and their communication to be prompt.
They currently have a version of the app that works for HTC phones, and are working on making this work for Samsung phones, SPECIFICALLY the Galaxy SIII. Just like everything else, the uniformity of iOS makes development quite easy for it, and like just about everything else, apps are released for iOS before Android. I realize this is a generality, but it's often the case.
They have enlisted the help of recognized developers from this very community and they will have an app for your phone soon.
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hey just thought i would let you guys know not to purchase this watch, i bought it and the experience has been horrible!
there web site had showed it would support our phone and a few other androids, guess what happens at launch it now supports Ios ONLY(shifty and shady)
the device is a cool idea and hopefully can be pulled off by another company someday.....but this company is a joke of all jokes first of all they dont have a phone number, email correspondence takes days(i am pretty sure email is instant and its 2012), when i got the item its addressed to someone else in Florida(i am in Minnesota)
needless to say this is a warning for everyone considering this item down the road i honestly think i am out of $150 on this deal because non stop emails to cookoo support and the inventor have got me no where. I purchase just about everything online, have it shipped, and end up with a smile.....this on the other hand has been the worst online purchase i have ever made hoping i can get the word out!
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Try initial a dispute charges with your credit card company. Don't pay the scammers.
Wow i wanted to order one. They look really good. In an article they said the watch would work on andrid 4.1. Doesn't it autopair through bluetooth? It needs the app?
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Does anyone have the beta of the app?
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Does anyone have the beta of the app?
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+1, please I have been scouring the net trying to find the APK!
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+1, please I have been scouring the net trying to find the APK!
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There is a beta on the Play Store compatible only with Samsung devices. Would love to see if someone could get it and make it available to everyone. This cookoo team has really done nothing to little to satisfy their promises to develop for Android. Choosing just the S III/S IV is pretty obtuse in my opinion.
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hey just thought i would let you guys know not to purchase this watch, i bought it and the experience has been horrible!
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My experience has not been anything like that. It was also clear that as a BT 4.0 low energy device it would not be supported until Android or the manufacturers fork of Android supported BT 4.0. That didn't happen until Android 4.3 came out, or earlier on a few select phones. There are all kinds of BT gadgets that have not worked until very recently, if at all.
At the moment as has been pointed out only the Samsung S4 is supported, I've been in contact with the Kickstarter team and had a couple of responses so far. Yes they take a few days to respond - as you can imagine there probably get hundreds if not thousands of emails. So far it sounds like they have a general Android 4.3 app ready but are waiting on something from Google to get it released . I'm not sure what that could be - but I'm starting to wondering if they actually mean that they are waiting for Android 4.4 which might have some BT API bug fixes or something like that. Since Android 4.4 will be rolling out for Nexus devices very soon - within a month? - I have already ordered my device. They have assured me it will work with Android as soon as the app comes out.
With Kickstarter you are investing in the concept - you have to be patient. Some are just looking for money to fund a volume order, some need much more than the money - time too! I have another Kickstarter project that is now delayed from July release to Feb 2014. It sucks because I really wanted the device right now and may have to buy something temporary, but like I said, this is an investment not just a "pre-order" whether you like it or not.
I hope you can be patient and eventually very happy with the watch!
anyone have an APK I can try on the Xperia Z?
i'm deeply regret bought this watch
same problem as you happen on 2012
i've receive defective cookoo watch
no reply from them
world's most worst after sales service
dont buy this cookoo watch
Pebble must better than this
this watch just look nice
quality watchband not good as pebble watch
I have been using my Amazon prime to steam tv shows to my phone. Has been working great until yesterday. Now it acts like it's going to play, but doesn't play.
Anybody else watch Amazon from the phone? Anybody willing to try it for me? They have a few free ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZBEQ3E?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
I have done a factory reset, and tried it on stock Rom.
Thanks in advance.
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Same here chatted with Amazon and the answer is it is not a supported device and to wait for updates. Doesnt make sense.
Thanks for the response. I asked for a refund and they promptly gave it to me and cancelled my prime. I only bought it for the videos on the phone.
She also said they would have an android version in the future.
In the meantime, I'm using Netflix.
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I thought the issue was a "flash" problem. We got prime for shipping and instant video. Only way I could get it to work was to update flash. That was a while ago, and I haven't messed with it since. What really upsets me is that Amazon has been "talking" about an android instant video app for a long time, but they've yet to do it. However they *do* have apps for Kindle and Apple (may some game boxes?)!!!
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Amazon broke it
studentjunk said:
I have been using my Amazon prime to steam tv shows to my phone. Has been working great until yesterday. Now it acts like it's going to play, but doesn't play.
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Whatever Amazon changed, they also broke the Amazon channel plugins for both Plex and XBMC so just about anybody with a HTPC is dead in the water. There is lots of complaining about it in numerous different places. Below is the email I just got from Amazon customer service. They gave me a $10 credit just for complaining so I suggest they hear from all of us. They strongly imply there will be an app very soon
Regards,
Jack
Hello,
I'm writing to follow up on our chat conversation we had regarding "Prime Instant Video." I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.
I appreciate your support and patience in this regard.
I would like to inform Prime Instant Videos streaming isn't available on Android devices.
However, I’ve taken this issue about providing an option to allow Prime Instant Videos streaming on Android devices for our customers as feedback and have forwarded it to our development team on high priority.
We're regularly working on improvements.
We are trying very hard to establish ourselves as a successful online digital store and can assure you of numerous changes in very near future which will enable us to achieve our goal and Customer feedback like yours is very important in helping us continue to improve our website and services.
We respect your loyalty towards Amazon.com as a customer and hence I’d like to request you give us a chance to provide you the experience that you’ve always expected from Amazon.com.
It is always important for us to hear how customers react to all aspects. Your valuable feedback will help us to improve the selection and service we provide.
You can personally leave us a feedback with the link below:
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We had many customers with the same concern, Our development team is working on it and it should be available very soon.
Once this feature is launched the information will be posted on our website.
I request your support and patience in this regard.
I have also added a $10 promotional credit to your account.
The promotional credit will be applied automatically to your next order for any item sold and shipped by Amazon.
If you have any concerns. I request you to please contact us back.
Be assured that we are here to help and will do everything possible to resolve your concern.
Here are our customer service phone numbers:
- U.S. and Canada: 1-866-216-1072
- International: 1-206-266-2992
We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also click the "Contact Us" button on any Help page, enter your phone number through the Phone tab, and we'll call you. Contacting us through the website ensures that we have your account information ready when we call.
Thank you for contacting Amazon. We hope to see you again soon.
Best regards,
Mohammed
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Ive attached a screenshot of the conversation i had with the customer service. They are using 11.7 flash for their videos. Apparently the fact that anyone was able to access videos via their browsers on android devices was not supposed to happen. Its clear it was deliberately broken
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GdgtGrrrl said:
Ive attached a screenshot of the conversation i had with the customer service. They are using 11.7 flash for their videos. Apparently the fact that anyone was able to access videos via their browsers on android devices was not supposed to happen. Its clear it was deliberately broken
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Which REALLY makes me upset. I emailed them with my displeasure and told them that I would NOT be renewing my Prime subscription which is due to expire this August.
What really makes me upset, and I let them know this as well, is it's NOT a flash issue if that's what they want to use as an excuse. If that's the case, then why is it that Apple products (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) have had the Amazon Instant video app? Apple products have never had Flash on it as Jobs wouldn't allow it. And the Kindle Fire is android-based with a different launcher and no Google Play access, but yet it has Amazon Instant video.
I would argue that they don't want to hurt their Kindle Fire sales, but then why allow it on Apple products as well?
I hope they DO release it, and soon. But, at this point, I'm going to use Vudu/Ultraviolet. I haven't had any issues with them and they have an Android app that streams and downloads my Vudu/Ultraviolet purchases on my Nexus 7. It isn't in HD, but I don't need HD for my tablet and SD looks just fine. If I want HD, then I can watch it on my Roku device instead on my HD tv.
I say, complain to Amazon about this, but do it in a civil manner. No need to be rude about it. Just explain your frustration and let them know that you intend to no longer utilize their service until they do release an app.
I won't be purchasing anymore videos through Amazon until they release the app and I MIGHT reconsidering getting Prime when/if they do release it, but I told them I'm not making any promises.
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I recommend asking for a refund if you are not happy. They tend to be very gracious with them, and they gave me a partial refund on my prime membership. I explained that I only got prime to watch the videos. I'm using netflix again, which does not give refunds, but only does a month at a time.
I never really used prime on my phone to watch movies (I have hulu+ and netflix for that) Well, I just checked it out, and yup, broken using skyfire.
I guess it's time to fire off an email to Amazon and get an android version so we can use this service. Hell, you can stream on a kindle, and that's basically android (Gingerbread).
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I never really used prime on my phone to watch movies (I have hulu+ and netflix for that) Well, I just checked it out, and yup, broken using skyfire.
I guess it's time to fire off an email to Amazon and get an android version so we can use this service. Hell, you can stream on a kindle, and that's basically android (Gingerbread).
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That's my exact point as well. I've pointed that out to Amazon. I just got a reply which appears to state that they ARE working on an app for Android, but it's so vague, who knows. Plus, it could be the person who wrote it didn't use proper grammar.
Here's what I received:
I understand that having this feature will* provide additional convenience to our customers. So,* I’ve taken this as a feedback and forwarded your request* to our Amazon Instant Video team for consideration as we make future improvements and they’re working on it to make this feature available at the earliest.
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As I said, the grammar isn't perfect, so it's hard to tell one way or the other. Either they are saying they'll take my suggestions and give it to their Instant Video Team for consideration, OR they are already working on a solution and they'll still give them my feedback.
Can't tell. As I said, vague.
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It's a flash problem. That's why Amazon built an app for streaming video, for the iPad and later for the iPhone. But (IMHO) I don't forsee an app for android. I've heard that a lot of people are upset. I even slammed Amazon for it in a few reviews. Honestly don't think they really care. We're not going to renew r prime membership because if this. It's started right after android stopped supporting flash. I was P.O.'d but then found out that I could *still* install flash. Switched to Dolphin browser and played with it for a while. Then just stopped cause I felt that Amazon was being ver "Apple-ish" in their attitude toward android. I won't even bother trying out their free apps.
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Though, do keep complaining! And ask for credit! And then spend ONLY THE CREDIT.
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g_money said:
It's a flash problem. That's why Amazon built an app for streaming video, for the iPad and later for the iPhone. But (IMHO) I don't forsee an app for android. I've heard that a lot of people are upset. I even slammed Amazon for it in a few reviews. Honestly don't think they really care. We're not going to renew r prime membership because if this. It's started right after android stopped supporting flash. I was P.O.'d but then found out that I could *still* install flash. Switched to Dolphin browser and played with it for a while. Then just stopped cause I felt that Amazon was being ver "Apple-ish" in their attitude toward android. I won't even bother trying out their free apps.
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Though, do keep complaining! And ask for credit! And then spend ONLY THE CREDIT.
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Most of the people I know (myself included) have Amazon Prime primarily (pun intended) for the free 2-day shipping. The instant video is just a bonus. Yes, it'd be nice to have it work on my phone, but really I'm paying the $79/year or so just to get the free shipping (and I easily make up more than that in saved shipping costs).
That being said, I wouldn't mind if they made an Android app that worked on devices outside of the Kindle Fire line, but I can hardly demand it.
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Most of the people I know (myself included) have Amazon Prime primarily (pun intended) for the free 2-day shipping. The instant video is just a bonus. Yes, it'd be nice to have it work on my phone, but really I'm paying the $79/year or so just to get the free shipping (and I easily make up more than that in saved shipping costs).
That being said, I wouldn't mind if they made an Android app that worked on devices outside of the Kindle Fire line, but I can hardly demand it.
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Topherk, agree with you that instant video on my phone is no big deal (though streaming on our tablet, to our bedroom tv's is *pretty* cool). I just think it's kind of a d**k move on Amazon's part to not provide an instant video app to their android customers? As a prime member I also remember seeing "free monthly book rentals". But, that is only for prime members who own kindles. I absolutely love the kindle app, used to buy all my books on amazon. Now I get them from google. Prime members who use android have been asking for an instant video app for months now....
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Topherk, agree with you that instant video on my phone is no big deal (though streaming on our tablet, to our bedroom tv's is *pretty* cool). I just think it's kind of a d**k move on Amazon's part to not provide an instant video app to their android customers? As a prime member I also remember seeing "free monthly book rentals". But, that is only for prime members who own kindles. I absolutely love the kindle app, used to buy all my books on amazon. Now I get them from google. Prime members who use android have been asking for an instant video app for months now....
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Our main problem is that it was working via a browser but Amazon broke it on purpose last week which has a lot of us ticked.
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Our main problem is that it was working via a browser but Amazon broke it on purpose last week which has a lot of us ticked.
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I'm not saying they broke it on purpose. I would be surprised if anyone was having problems streaming video from their windows boxes. To be honest, I wasn't all that upset when kindle owners got an instant video app. It‘s marketing, and I understand that. But then Apple gets an app??? I assumed (months ago) that android would be next. Hasn't happened...
I agree. I have no intention of renewing my Amazon Prime; as when I initially had a separate account AMAZON suggested that both my husband and I use the Prime Share option. It was because of all the notifications on a few forums around April 17th about AIV that prompted me to try it on all of my stock devices(evo 2.3.4, Original Kindle Fire and SG3 4.1.1) I did a review on it, apparently its about time for me to do an update. I, too have an issue with IOS getting a dedicated app versus android...WHEN IOS DOESNT EVEN SUPPORT OR PROMOTE FLASH. It was nice having an option other than my KF and Netflix, but because of this deliberate non support(not just android, there is a dwindling list of supported viewers) issue AND the crippling Prime Options, there will be no renewal singular from me.
I've also kept my complaints as non accusory and suggestive. Oddly if you can view my screenshot of the conversation android phones were never supposed be able to view via the browser...flipside because android is so fragged an application is difficult to build. Geez, not even a beta and testing?
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I tried it again. Seems to be working again.
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Yep its working for me. I meant to post earlier. My amazon forums have been blowing up. Some people are still having browser and flash issues though. Smh
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What Amazon forums? Links please.
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studentjunk said:
I tried it again. Seems to be working again.
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Yup. It's working again for me as well. Wonder how long before they notice and "break" it again.
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