I'm hoping someone has some ideas. I've seen tons of threads that modify the build.prop to spoof the device to enable certain apps to install from the Google Play store, but I haven't been able to find any that address the issue of "Kindle Fire" editions of apps on the Amazon Appstore. I purchased the Kindle Fire versions of Asphalt 6 and Plants vs Zombies, but these apps will not show up in the Amazon store on a custom rom. I'm using the Hellfire ROM, running ICS 4.0.4 (I think). I've tried changing the build.prop of the rom to match parts of the original to this:
ro.product.model=Full Android on Blaze or SDP
ro.product.brand=generic
ro.product.name=blaze
ro.product.device=blaze
No luck (yes I rebooted). Any suggestions? I wasn't sure I should modify the footprint, and if so, what it should be. Keep in mind, I don't care so much about restricted apps on the Google Play store. I want access to at least the 2 Kindle Fire edition apps I paid for on the Amazon Appstore.
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I want to use the New Yorker magazine app that is exclusively on the kindle fire, and I want to use it on my Galaxy Nexus. I put the apk on my phone and installed it, but when I open it, it forces closes. Is there any way to get this app (from the kindle fire) to work on Jelly Bean?
I had the same problem with the Wired Magazine app. Subscribed.
Considering how much stuff Amazon has changed on the Kindle Fire, I wouldn't be surprised if the apk has been made specifically for it and won't work on any other device.
Amazon apps generally do not work on stock Android. Amazon forked Android for it's own purposes and does not belong to the Open Handset Alliance which stipulates how apps should be coded to ensure uniformity across Android devices.
Wired version 2.7 and higher run on JB. You need to make sure you have amazon app store installed. Also, buy the free wired magazine app from amazon (it will be listed as incompatible but buy it anyway).
xcaliburinhand said:
Wired version 2.7 and higher run on JB. You need to make sure you have amazon app store installed. Also, buy the free wired magazine app from amazon (it will be listed as incompatible but buy it anyway).
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Can you or somebody upload or pm me with the apk? I have the print subscription but cannot download the apk from Amazon store as my country is blocked, yet Wired say I am entitled to the tablet version... So far I have only found 2.2
I am purchasing a demo Kindle Fire HD and would like to root it and install a custom ROM, specifically one like i have on my original Kindle Fire, the MoDaCo custom ROM. The reason? I like having access to all my Amazon purchases along with my Play Store purchases? Main reason I need both is I purchased Order & Chaos Online from the Play Store and the Amazon store and only the one from the Amazon Store works on the original Kindle Fire, the one from the Play Store installs but crashes to desktop, no matter what ROM I installed. That is why I must have both so I can install the Kindle Fire version from the Amazon store.
Is there a MoDaCo for Kindle Fire HD 8.9 or something similar?
GameGuru41 said:
I am purchasing a demo Kindle Fire HD and would like to root it and install a custom ROM, specifically one like i have on my original Kindle Fire, the MoDaCo custom ROM. The reason? I like having access to all my Amazon purchases along with my Play Store purchases? Main reason I need both is I purchased Order & Chaos Online from the Play Store and the Amazon store and only the one from the Amazon Store works on the original Kindle Fire, the one from the Play Store installs but crashes to desktop, no matter what ROM I installed. That is why I must have both so I can install the Kindle Fire version from the Amazon store.
Is there a MoDaCo for Kindle Fire HD 8.9 or something similar?
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Short answer NO. Long answer, the primary development for the HD 8.9 appears to have fallen on the very capable shoulders of Hashcode. At the present time his work is in early Beta, No sound, No camera, other issues besides requiring you jump through a few hoops to install. I would recommend that you root your Kindle, and live with that for the short term.
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It is a demo unit so I will need a ROM, any suggestions?
GameGuru41 said:
It is a demo unit so I will need a ROM, any suggestions?
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You have two choices, stock OR CM 10.1 without sound, hdmi and 4g.
So stock is full featured?
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So stock is full featured?
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LOLOLOL... OH God... oh man... If that was a joke, it was funny one.
Just updating this thread as Hascode's build is getting its way near perfection by the day.
Camera, audio, MIC and Bluetooth are working now.
It is not complete yet for sure but is definitively a daily driver and way better than Amazon stock.
My mother ordered a Kindle Fire HD 7 directly from Amazon in germany.
I think this device is the newest version and she wants me to install the Google Play Store on it, since she needs Apps that are not available on the Amazon Market.
Is that possible with the newest device?
It uses Fire-OS 4.1.1
I would really appreciate any help that is possible, since i have never even touched this device before and know absolutely nothing about it.
The Fire TV has a bunch of exclusive apps and games that can not be accessed from other amazon devices or other android devices. Is there any way to download and buy (for paid apps) those exclusive apps from other amazon or android devices? I am interested in a few fire tv apps and games but the fire tv is not available in my country.
Any ideas?
You can try mimicking the FireTV's build.prop on the other device or using something like Market Helper etc but I have a feeling Amazon might have other checks in place against this.
Does the app Market Helper have a fire tv option?
I want to download this exclusive fire tv game: http://www.amazon.com/Shantae-and-the-Pirates-Curse/dp/B015QGY98G
I already acquired it but I do not have a fire tv to download it. Could someone with a fire tv use my amazon account to download the game and send me the apk? Please pm me or post here if you are interested.
You can change your Country in your amazon device Settings at the Website. I downloaded a bunch of US Apps, that useally not available in my Country. Its really easy and takes only 1 Minute.
Problem is the game is fire tv exclusive only, it does not let me download it from another amazon device, anyone with a firetv wanna help?
I just download this game for our friends Talos91.
Send him the apk. I runs without problems on my other (not Amazon) android device but on none of the devices of Talos91.
How could that be possible?
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Has anybody looked into a workarround to enable the Sky Go apk to work on Amazon Fire TV Devices?
The app can be installed on Amazon Tablets and other Tablets/Phones and work fine however when it comes to Amazon TV devices it gives an error.
I assume this is due to some sort of Licencing issue or DRM - but it would be nice for those who have it to still use it.
Which brings me arround to the first question, has anybody looked into tweaking the Amazon Fire TV to allow the app to work?
Edit: It is worth noting the German version has been patched before <https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-no-root-skygo-for-fire-tv.3776919/> but Im specifically talking the UK version.