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Kindle Books/Docs not showing up.

I've browsed through the threads and seen hints of people having this problem, and I wanted to make a thread around it. The problem being that Documents and/or Books not being seen on Cloud/Device.
I bought my KF for reading purposes, full functional Tablet second. So this is rather frustrating.
Some posts have hinted that this may be rom specific. But I haven't flashed any roms. Only rooted with SU.
I did wipe and re-root with SU, and my books/docs came back for 2 days but now they're gone again.
I've seen others have this problem. Is there a fix?
- D

this only happened to me when i mistakenly turned on "Update Automatically" in Google Play/Market and it auto-updated the kindle app to the one for normal android devices. once i uninstalled this update, (and turned off auto-update), everything went back to normal.

I'm not sure about the stock ROM, but any other ROM has a kindle directory on the sdcard. Might wanna check if your books are missing from that directory.
i.e. sdcard/kindle/
GL

Cheshire.Love said:
I've browsed through the threads and seen hints of people having this problem, and I wanted to make a thread around it. The problem being that Documents and/or Books not being seen on Cloud/Device.
I bought my KF for reading purposes, full functional Tablet second. So this is rather frustrating.
Some posts have hinted that this may be rom specific. But I haven't flashed any roms. Only rooted with SU.
I did wipe and re-root with SU, and my books/docs came back for 2 days but now they're gone again.
I've seen others have this problem. Is there a fix?
- D
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I got the same problem... I´d tried to make a restore and reinstall the whole package of root and that works... but just for a couple of days, later my Kindle seems to be broken... I can´t find my books, even the app that makes them work...
Please I need Help

lagtastic said:
this only happened to me when i mistakenly turned on "Update Automatically" in Google Play/Market and it auto-updated the kindle app to the one for normal android devices. once i uninstalled this update, (and turned off auto-update), everything went back to normal.
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Thank you, this helped!
gedemis said:
I'm not sure about the stock ROM, but any other ROM has a kindle directory on the sdcard. Might wanna check if your books are missing from that directory.
i.e. sdcard/kindle/
GL
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Thank you, this definitely helped after I decided to load a CM7 rom.

This post was gold.
Thanks.
(I'm running MoDaCo rom and losing my magazines was peeving me.)
lagtastic said:
this only happened to me when i mistakenly turned on "Update Automatically" in Google Play/Market and it auto-updated the kindle app to the one for normal android devices. once i uninstalled this update, (and turned off auto-update), everything went back to normal.
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I am having a similar issue.
The problem is that, even tho the Docs are showing up at the Amazon Launcher, once i click on them, nothing happens. Not even downloading them works.
What is going on here ?
[EDIT 1] The only way i can see them, is to use the "kindle" app that is on my app drawer.
With this app i can download the documents and open them, but not when i'm on the "Amazon Launcher"
Rooted 6.3 Kindle Fire - No Custom Rom

lagtastic said:
this only happened to me when i mistakenly turned on "Update Automatically" in Google Play/Market and it auto-updated the kindle app to the one for normal android devices. once i uninstalled this update, (and turned off auto-update), everything went back to normal.
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That worked for to get things started, I then de-registered and registered. That brought everything back. Bottom line, I guess, don't let market update the kindle app.

lagtastic said:
this only happened to me when i mistakenly turned on "Update Automatically" in Google Play/Market and it auto-updated the kindle app to the one for normal android devices. once i uninstalled this update, (and turned off auto-update), everything went back to normal.
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This really helps thanks :laugh:

How to open books in Kindle (Launcher) and Android (Go Launcher EX) environs
anagramo said:
This really helps thanks :laugh:
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Hi All,
System info: KFU 0.9.6; Kindle Fire 1st gen, OS 6.3.1; Google Play -> Auto-update apps -> not checked
I successfully rooted my device and my books and docs are showing up in my Kindle (using Launcher) but they do not open. When I try to open them, all I get is the the orange color kindle logo. The device just hangs there. It is registered with my kindle device e-mail recognized.
When I try to open the Kindle app after selecting the Go Launcher EX, the app tells me that the device isn't registered. Would appreciate any advice on how to be able to open books and docs in Kindle and Android environments (if I'm saying that right). Thanks in advance.
V/R,
Dai Deqi

Josepho1997 said:
Open up Google Play, search and select kindle, and then select uninstall update.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
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Thank you very much! All back to normal. Regard, Dai Deqi

Urahara said:
Open up Google Play, search and select kindle, and then select uninstall update.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
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I'm sorry, but when I open Google Play I only have the option "open" available on the kindle app...
I deselected the automatic update but I'm still unable to reinstall the original kindle app and see the books.

pekapa said:
I'm sorry, but when I open Google Play I only have the option "open" available on the kindle app...
I deselected the automatic update but I'm still unable to reinstall the original kindle app and see the books.
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isn't there a option to uninstall? If not, i might attach the stock. copy it to system/app and reboot.
Devices:
Kindle Fire with AlienDroid primary and Modaco secondary

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Amazon Kindle App Incompatible with Nexus 7 on JRO03S ROM?

I just installed the Nexus 7 JRO03S ROM on a Nexus 7 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913562) and reset everything to factory but the Amazon Kindle App v3.6.0.87 doesn't seems to play nice with me. I can open the apps without any problem but when I open a book, it briefly shows "loading" and then the program exit.
No problem opening PDF files with Amazon Kindle however. So I am not sure what is wrong. I tried other books and ALL shows the same issue.
Anybody having this issue?
- Charles

chaddeus said:
I just installed the Nexus 7 JRO03S ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913562) and reset everything to factory but the Amazon Kindle v3.6.0.87 doesn't seems to play nice with me. I can open the apps without any problem but when I open a book, it briefly shows "loading" and then the program exit.
No problem opening PDF files with Amazon Kindle however. So I am not sure what is wrong. I tried other books and ALL shows the same issue.
Anybody having this issue?
- Charles
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is it because the rom is meant for the nexus 7 and not kindle?

jarjar124 said:
is it because the rom is meant for the nexus 7 and not kindle?
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I believe he means the Kindle app.

Nospin said:
I believe he means the Kindle app.
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I guess you are correct, so i have edited the title to prevent future confusion.

Thanks guys. I made some adjustment to my posting and hopefully its clearer now. Basically, I flash the JRO03S ROM on the Nexus 7. Then I install Amazon Kindle App on my Nexus but its not allowing me to read any book. I am not sure what causes the problem. Anyone with JRO03S ROM on Nexus 7 could try it out for me?
- Charles

It has worked fine for me. Might try uninstalling then reinstalling the app.

chaddeus said:
Thanks guys. I made some adjustment to my posting and hopefully its clearer now. Basically, I flash the JRO03S ROM on the Nexus 7. Then I install Amazon Kindle App on my Nexus but its not allowing me to read any book. I am not sure what causes the problem. Anyone with JRO03S ROM on Nexus 7 could try it out for me?
- Charles
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I agree with reinstalling the app, updates can do funky things. I'm still on the D build so I can't test it, but I can't see why a minor bug fixing/driver update build would break Kindle.

Thanks all. It doesn't work for me. I tried reinstalling the app, resetting the device to factory etc and all doesn't work. I am back to 03D now and its ok. I suspect its the problem with the the firmware that I download. Maybe the official one would be different than the one leaked on the internet
- Charles

I have a new JRO03S Nexus 7 and I have no issues with Amazon Kindle App.

chaddeus said:
I just installed the Nexus 7 JRO03S ROM on a Nexus 7 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913562) and reset everything to factory but the Amazon Kindle App v3.6.0.87 doesn't seems to play nice with me. I can open the apps without any problem but when I open a book, it briefly shows "loading" and then the program exit.
No problem opening PDF files with Amazon Kindle however. So I am not sure what is wrong. I tried other books and ALL shows the same issue.
Anybody having this issue?
- Charles
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I had the same problem with a stock ROM that had been prerooted, so I went and downloaded the latest ROM from google and installed that and then rooted it myself - then I could run Amazon Kindle app.
Others who had installed the prerooted ROM said they couldnt run the Kindle app either.

Funny thing is, I am now on JRO03D (not rooted) and Amazon Kindle app will work.
Maybe I need to try to root the JRO03S and root it... Will try later
- Charles

chaddeus said:
Funny thing is, I am now on JRO03D (not rooted) and Amazon Kindle app will work.
Maybe I need to try to root the JRO03S and root it... Will try later
- Charles
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When some other users brought this up in the thread of this ROM the guy who made the ROM thought it may have been the way he put it together, he said he was going to investigate, but I went back to stock and so lost interest in that thread. I've tried looking for the thread but can't seem to find it, but it was on XDA in the Nexus 7 forum.

[Q] verizon messages app on kindle fire hdx

Has anyone successfully installed verizon messages on the kindle fire? I have the 8.9. When I travel out of the country for vacation, I'd like to have access to my verizon text messages via Wi-Fi. I tried an installation via 1 mobile without luck. It will install and even open to allow for security setup, but then force closes after that point. I have not tried rooting my device. Any help would be appreciated.

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Has anyone successfully installed verizon messages on the kindle fire? I have the 8.9. When I travel out of the country for vacation, I'd like to have access to my verizon text messages via Wi-Fi. I tried an installation via 1 mobile without luck. It will install and even open to allow for security setup, but then force closes after that point. I have not tried rooting my device. Any help would be appreciated.
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I think you must have root access first. Pretty sure of it actually. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs for the app and a nice video here http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms...services-videos/explore-verizon-messages.html let me know if that gets you what you need.
Verify your firmware and then root your Kindle Fire HDX here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542456

Thanks. I managed to get it working without the root by sideloading the app. Now, my next job is to get the fitbit app working (and to sync). I'm not so optimistic though. I can't tell if it is a hardware or software issue with the kindle fire HDX. I've tried sideloading the app from this website without any luck.
Thanks!

bouncy1920 said:
Thanks. I managed to get it working without the root by sideloading the app. Now, my next job is to get the fitbit app working (and to sync). I'm not so optimistic though. I can't tell if it is a hardware or software issue with the kindle fire HDX. I've tried sideloading the app from this website without any luck.
Thanks!
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Welcome. Well, there is a root option for the HDX now. Not sure which HDX you have but if you root your tablet, you can get most anything to work on the tablet. That's the fun of rooting.

Also having error
I have the app on my rooted KFHD 7" and it works fine. On my unlocked Moto G it keeps giving me an error message (attached below) Anyone know why?

[Q] Kindle App on 4.4 ROM stopped working

Merry Xmas to all
My Kindle Fire 1st Generation is rooted and now boasting JB 4.4 ROM. Everything worked perfectly until last night when Kindle App stopped working ("Unfortunately, Amazon Kindle has stoped" message). I have tried to reinstall the ROM, wipe the cache and dalvik, install 4.4.2 ROM, downgrade to 4.3 ROM and nothing has worked. Everything else is working fine.
Any ideas or similar experiences?
Cheers everybody.
Dr Feelgood

Yes, I had the same problem, but I was able to get it to work by downloading Build.prop Editor from the Play store and using it to change the ro.product.manufacturer line from Amazon to Samsung. I'm guessing Amazon intentionally stop their non-stock apps from working on Amazon devices to avoid people using non-stock apps by mistake, but hopefully changing this workaround will work for you.

cklass said:
Yes, I had the same problem, but I was able to get it to work by downloading Build.prop Editor from the Play store and using it to change the ro.product.manufacturer line from Amazon to Samsung. I'm guessing Amazon intentionally stop their non-stock apps from working on Amazon devices to avoid people using non-stock apps by mistake, but hopefully changing this workaround will work for you.
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I, too, had the same problem, and your fix with Build.prop editor worked for me! Thanks, thanks, thanks.

There is also a "change to nexus7" zip file in the cm11 thread that probably does the same thing. This is nice because you just add it into the rom/gapps flash. The cm11 rom was the last one I tried to fix this issue before I found "the fix". Now I have to go back and setup HellFire because I haven't found a way to remove the lock screen in CM11.

DrFeelgood75 said:
Merry Xmas to all
My Kindle Fire 1st Generation is rooted and now boasting JB 4.4 ROM. Everything worked perfectly until last night when Kindle App stopped working ("Unfortunately, Amazon Kindle has stoped" message). I have tried to reinstall the ROM, wipe the cache and dalvik, install 4.4.2 ROM, downgrade to 4.3 ROM and nothing has worked. Everything else is working fine.
Any ideas or similar experiences?
Cheers everybody.
Dr Feelgood
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It turns our non working Kindle app was the least of the problems I had. Shortly after that problem I started getting message SystemUI stopped working and then the screen would flash. 5 or 6 reinstallments, full wipes and the likes later I realised that the ROM was the culprit as after installing HellKat 4.4.2, problem seems to be gone. As for Kindle App, I think problem was latest update which was not compatible with 4.4. I stopped the app from getting new updates and its working for now. Had a glance in quite few Kindle related forums and its seems people agree with that as so many complained of app stoping after getting the update.
As for now, Kindle Fire is happily running HellKat 4.4.2 with lovely red theme. We will see how it goes.
GodSpeed

So I just installed CM 10.1.3 and now my kindle app, amazon mp3 app and HBO go apps all crash. I had previously changed the build.prob file to enable access the HBO go, but the amazon apps always worked fine. I just tried to edit build.prob andi I keep getting told that the file is read only. I have tried root explorer and file expert. Any ideas?

cklass said:
Yes, I had the same problem, but I was able to get it to work by downloading Build.prop Editor from the Play store and using it to change the ro.product.manufacturer line from Amazon to Samsung. I'm guessing Amazon intentionally stop their non-stock apps from working on Amazon devices to avoid people using non-stock apps by mistake, but hopefully changing this workaround will work for you.
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This also resolves same crash on Rooted Kindle Fire (1) running 4.3.x
Thanks!!

app crashes
Found this
Kindle app crashing has a workaround: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48928053#post48928053
Short answer:
download Build.prop Editor from the Play store and use it to change the ro.product.manufacturer line from Amazon to Samsung.
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Trouble with FF & RW on Kodi after 51.1.6.3 update

After updating my Fire TV with rbox's 51.1.6.3 rooted firmware I started to notice a problem in Kodi. When watching a video (via SMB or USB) I would skip around and it would eventually freeze, get pixelated and then struggle to catch up to where it should be. Most of the time it would get so bad that I'd have to exit the video and resume.
I was running Kodi 15.1 Isengard when I first noticed this, so I upgraded to 15.2 RC1 and the problem was still there. Downgraded to 15.0, same problem. Tried SPMC, the same. After eliminating Kodi as the issue I downgraded my Fire TV to rbox's rooted 51.1.6.2 and everything was fine again.
I'm curious to see if this anyone else has run into this problem. If you do reply, please say whether you're rooted or not.

Shoot! I did notice it's a lot more difficult to fast forward. I thought it happened to be the new files I was using or something with the file server.

Not just you I went through same steps as you. Have big issues with kodi since updating.
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