I heard something about borrowing and lending books if you have an Amazon Kindle Fire.
Does anyone know how this works?
Do you need a Prime paid account? or Just having a Kindle Fire with stock rom is enough?
Since I have PACMAN rom and very customized, I can't go back to stock rom just to check how it works.
Thanks!
Cronoss said:
I heard something about borrowing and lending books if you have an Amazon Kindle Fire.
Does anyone know how this works?
Do you need a Prime paid account? or Just having a Kindle Fire with stock rom is enough?
Since I have PACMAN rom and very customized, I can't go back to stock rom just to check how it works.
Thanks!
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You loan books from your Kindle Library website page (on your pc is best). You can only loan/borrow books that are marked as such. You loan books to someone via their email addresses.
If you want to borrow a book from the Kindle lending library, you do it via the Kindle app on your Kindle device(Fire or ereader) in the Kindle store.
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Hey guys, question here. I want all my ebooks to show up in the Kindle library that I did not download from Amazon. For some reason, a few (like 3 or 4) of them do - the rest do not. Is there a trick to getting them all to work? Is it have to do with DRM?
Also, is there an alternative free ebook reader AS QUICK that I can use to set my directory and show a nice cover art?
Thanks in advance.
I use a program called Calibre to convert the ebooks to mobi format then just push them over to my kindle fire. You can find the program here http://calibre-ebook.com/
Expanding on what gamy said- those books that don't show up in your library probably show up in your documents section. To change them from documents to ebooks they can be changed from "pdoc" to "ebok" when converting to mobi in calibre (just converting to mobi doesn't always work as it may still keep the pdoc tag). I found a how to article but not sure if links to other website are a no-no here.. Just google "ebok pdoc kindle fire" if you need better step by step directions..
Just blank the field that has pdoc in it. I think it is one the second tab.
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Anywhere special you need to store the ebook once its done or can we place it anywhere on the sdcard?
If you use calibre you can just choose send to device.
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gamy2121 said:
I use a program called Calibre to convert the ebooks to mobi format then just push them over to my kindle fire. You can find the program here http://calibre-ebook.com/
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Thank you very much
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ruvort said:
Thank you very much
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What is your favorite thing to do on the Kindle Fire?
If you have rooted/rom'ed your Kindle Fire, what is your favorite thing to do after do that?
Breakpoint25 said:
What is your favorite thing to do on the Kindle Fire?
If you have rooted/rom'ed your Kindle Fire, what is your favorite thing to do after do that?
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Read XDA and answer silly questions... *nudge* *nudge*
Breakpoint25 said:
What is your favorite thing to do on the Kindle Fire?
If you have rooted/rom'ed your Kindle Fire, what is your favorite thing to do after do that?
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I like to read so I'll probably go to the MoDaCo rom. None of the ereader apps on the market are as good as the one preinstalled on the kindle.
I like to play games (the games that do work), browse the web and watch YouTube, and my new guilty pleasure, Stumbleupon.
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I like to play games (the games that do work), browse the web and watch YouTube, and my new guilty pleasure, Stumbleupon.
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How many hours a day do you normal use it?
I usually use it 5-6 hours. It gets more use than my smartphone or laptop.
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veeman said:
I like to read so I'll probably go to the MoDaCo rom. None of the ereader apps on the market are as good as the one preinstalled on the kindle.
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I thought the same thing, but I found the one that sucked the least (FB Reader) and then it was a matter of just getting used to it.
filslave said:
I thought the same thing, but I found the one that sucked the least (FB Reader) and then it was a matter of just getting used to it.
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I'll have to try it. I'm currently using Aldiko and Mantano ereader. I'll have to try out FBReader and see how good it is.
What's wrong with Adobe's reader? I mean, do these other readers offer something more? Adobe now even has comments and highliting. Would like to know if I am missing out on something.
Things I like to do:
Surf the web, read, write, watch videos and play games (the usual). The unusual: code in touchqode
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my Kindle 2gen died.
Got a superuser rights,
Remove system programs such as Amazon MP3, Amazon video, and accidentally delete the native launcher. Made him a hard reset ... Kindle stucks on logo KINDLE FIRE and nothing happens. What to do?:crying:
Josepho1997 said:
Perhaps posting in the correct section would help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1782
Can you exapnd on what happens? Hold your power button for 15 seconds, turn it on, and explain to me in great detail what happens.
Edit: It seems you're stuck in a bootloop. Can your computer detect it via adb?
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I'm holding power button for 15 sec., turn it on, appears Kindle Fire logo, the logo flashes and that's it.
yes the computer can detect via adb.
Josepho1997 said:
Sorry for the late reply. Here's what you have to do(and I'm not entirely sure it will work)
First, give me a complete list of every app you deleted. Also what version you were running(your os).
I will upload the apps for you. Download them. You will then have to use adb to push them back into /system.
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I deleted amazon video, amazon mp3, imdb and native launcher. Use lastest version 10.2.1
mb your idea may safe my fire)) let's try.
Probably the worst thing in that mix is the native launcher.
Sorry to ask here but I can't post on development forums and there isn't a Q&A for the Fire 2.
I screwed up, I flashed AOKP JellyBean to my brother's Fire and it is so awesome that I bought a Fire 2 with the black friday deal and now I found out that it can't be flashed, the main problem is that I'm not from the US so I can't download anything from the Amazon store app because you need an US credit card.
So the question, is there anyway to install apks within the tablet? Like sending them with ADB and then installing them? does it have a file manager? or maybe downloading them straight from the Fire's browser?
I need to know this because if I open the box (it hasn't arrived yet) and I can't install anything, I would have to sell it cheaper because it's used.
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I think there are ways to use the app store in different country's. If not, android supports side-loading apps.
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Mock my muffin. I dare you.
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Great, thanks.
I found this, I'll leave it here to help anyone with the same problem.
Using a Kindle Fire outside the US
In order to download anything from the Amazon Appstore (even the free apps) you need to enable 1-Click settings on your Amazon account and set a US credit card and billing address. Provided you only want to download free apps you can use any valid US address and a test credit card number.
Expiration Date has to be a valid date in the future (use the mmyy format). Also make sure to use a US address (just Google for one, but make sure you don’t ship any purchases to this address)
American Express
371449635398431
American Express Corporate
378734493671000
Discover
6011111111111117
JCB
3530111333300000
MasterCard
5555555555554444
Visa
4111111111111111
If you want paid apps you can either get a real US credit card or load your Amazon account with a gift card. Any purchases should then use the gift card balance instead of trying to charge the non-working US credit card.
If you don’t want to use this workaround then GetJar is a good alternative to the Amazon Appstore and can be installed on the Fire without rooting.
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Sorry to ask here but I can't post on development forums and there isn't a Q&A for the Fire 2.
I screwed up, I flashed AOKP JellyBean to my brother's Fire and it is so awesome that I bought a Fire 2 with the black friday deal and now I found out that it can't be flashed, the main problem is that I'm not from the US so I can't download anything from the Amazon store app because you need an US credit card.
So the question, is there anyway to install apks within the tablet? Like sending them with ADB and then installing them? does it have a file manager? or maybe downloading them straight from the Fire's browser?
I need to know this because if I open the box (it hasn't arrived yet) and I can't install anything, I would have to sell it cheaper because it's used.
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I'm also not from US, but I opened an account and downloaded ES File Manager from amazon store (a lot of info in internet how to open amazon account), then I received superuser rights and installed GO launcher, and now I have awesome kindle fire 2, I also installed google market, so I'm happy ))))))
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I'm also not from US, but I opened an account and downloaded ES File Manager from amazon store (a lot of info in internet how to open amazon account), then I received superuser rights and installed GO launcher, and now I have awesome kindle fire 2, I also installed google market, so I'm happy ))))))
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How did you install google play?
I would like to use my kindle fire to make phone calls using google voice and a headset. Has anyone successfully done this?
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I would like to use my kindle fire to make phone calls using google voice and a headset. Has anyone successfully done this?
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When you say "new" Kindle Fire, which one are you actually referring to?
It's the kindle fire not hd. It says 10.2.6 I think it's a second generation
dolly3000 said:
It's the kindle fire not hd. It says 10.2.6 I think it's a second generation
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Yeah, there is a seperate forum for the 2nd gen
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Yeah, there is a seperate forum for the 2nd gen
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Could you post a link to it? The only kindle forums I could find were Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD and Amazon Kindle Fire under "other devices" in the forum directory
dolly3000 said:
Could you post a link to it? The only kindle forums I could find were Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD and Amazon Kindle Fire under "other devices" in the forum directory
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I found it, here is the link for anyone who is also trying to find this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2097:cyclops::good::highfive:
Pushing/Installing "AGKFireLauncher_amazon_1.0.6.apk" will show up in your apps. This could be a temporary fix until Fire Starter can be reinstalled on the fire tv.
It is a simple app drawer for Fire TV/Stick to view all your side loaded apps. Nothing Fancy.
Get it @ http://www.amazon.com/Gopi-Adusumil...8&qid=1427118106&sr=8-1&keywords=agk+launcher
Just side load the app to your Fire TV/Stick using your preferred side loader (Since this app is not approved for Fire TV/Stick).
Sync you Amazon Content in the Fire TV/Settings.
You should see AGK Launcher in the recent section of your Fire TV/Stick.
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It is a simple app drawer for Fire TV/Stick to view all your side loaded apps. Nothing Fancy.
Get it @ http://www.amazon.com/Gopi-Adusumil...8&qid=1427118106&sr=8-1&keywords=agk+launcher
Just side load the app to your Fire TV/Stick using your preferred side loader (Since this app is not approved for Fire TV/Stick).
Sync you Amazon Content in the Fire TV/Settings.
You should see AGK Launcher in the recent section of your Fire TV/Stick.
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Nothing fancy but very convenient! Especially if youre not using a launcher...thanks for sharing!
Where can I find the apk for sideloading?
Thanks!
I did not realize the free promotion ended yesterday on amazon. I have created new one, but it won't start till 26th. So please be patient.
theremix said:
Where can I find the apk for sideloading?
Thanks!
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Added the apk to OP.
I synced my account, but it is not showing up automatically in the recent list.. Is there anything I need to clear or reset to get it to show up?
kizer8 said:
I synced my account, but it is not showing up automatically in the recent list.. Is there anything I need to clear or reset to get it to show up?
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Unregister and register back on.....
adusumilli said:
I did not realize the free promotion ended yesterday on amazon. I have created new one, but it won't start till 26th. So please be patient.
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Did the free promo end again? Bought new Fire Tv's for Family and Friends who want me to give them the same setup I use.
Mars S Malo said:
Did the free promo end again? Bought new Fire Tv's for Family and Friends who want me to give them the same setup I use.
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Its should be back again now.
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Its should be back again now.
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thanks man, sending $5 donation your way.