I've rooted my Kindle Fire. I installed the Android Marketplace. I thought it would be a good idea to update the actual Kindle app. Now I cannot get access to my books or documents despite them still existing on the device(checked using es file explorer). I found the directory for the new version of the kindle app by downloading a free book from the store and then finding its files. (/sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.kindle/files).
I can live with this, but how would i go about restoring the Kindle Fire version of the Kindle app?
go to settings - applications - kindle - uninstall updates
I use Go Launcher EX and I updated my Kindle App. I had to move my .mobi files to /sdcard/kindle and I had to re-download anything I bought from Amazon.
The only thing that doesn't work for me is the Toy Story 3 picture book I bought for my son. It will only work with the stock Kindle App. It's not a big deal though.
I like it better this way than having to run the Amazon Launcher.
Thank you!
Kranix said:
I use Go Launcher EX and I updated my Kindle App. I had to move my .mobi files to /sdcard/kindle and I had to re-download anything I bought from Amazon.
The only thing that doesn't work for me is the Toy Story 3 picture book I bought for my son. It will only work with the stock Kindle App. It's not a big deal though.
I like it better this way than having to run the Amazon Launcher.
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Thank you so much! This was exactly my problem.
Search terms in case someone else is looking for this answer "rooted kindle no documents books disappeared"
For others having this problem, just move all your files in either /mnt/sdcard/Documents or /mnt/sdcard/Books into /mnt/sdcard/kindle.
To start off with, I have a regular Kindle Fire, I posted here since it was the closest thing to a traditional kindle fire.
Okay, so my question is if there is a way that I can add my own e-books to my rooted kindle-fire running Jellybean 4.2.2. I tried getting the google play book store and couldn't seem to find a way to actually add my own books that I already have. Is there a specific app that I could use or a feature that I don't know about that can enable me to add my own books to my kindle? Thanks for any help!
DerangedSyntax said:
To start off with, I have a regular Kindle Fire, I posted here since it was the closest thing to a traditional kindle fire.
Okay, so my question is if there is a way that I can add my own e-books to my rooted kindle-fire running Jellybean 4.2.2. I tried getting the google play book store and couldn't seem to find a way to actually add my own books that I already have. Is there a specific app that I could use or a feature that I don't know about that can enable me to add my own books to my kindle? Thanks for any help!
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if they where purchased through amazon they have a kindle app in the play store and you can sync your account. thats what i do. then there is moon+ for regular e-books
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if they where purchased through amazon they have a kindle app in the play store and you can sync your account. thats what i do. then there is moon+ for regular e-books
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There is a way to convert books to be accepted by the Kindle app, but only on the local device, and without sending them to your amazon Kindle email address, but I couldn't be bothered and like you, I installed Moon+.
If you Google search for it, I'm sure you'll find the info on how to do it, but you might have to use Calibre to get the books in the right format first.
I just side-loaded the newest Hulu Plus APK to my ATV. It was downloaded from Google Play.
It starts, but it can't be controlled with the fire tv remote control. Using a USB keyboard is okay, but it's annoying.
So, is there a difference between the Hulu Plus versions released on Google Play and via Amazon app store?
If yes, can someone please make an APK of the Amazon app store version and upload it here?
I am from Germany, as Hulu is not officially supported here I am not able to download it from Amazon by myself.
Thanks in advance!
No one here with a rooted AFTV who can drop me a backup APK of the Hulu Plus app? Would be really appreciated!
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I just side-loaded the newest Hulu Plus APK to my ATV. It was downloaded from Google Play.
It starts, but it can't be controlled with the fire tv remote control. Using a USB keyboard is okay, but it's annoying.
So, is there a difference between the Hulu Plus versions released on Google Play and via Amazon app store?
If yes, can someone please make an APK of the Amazon app store version and upload it here?
I am from Germany, as Hulu is not officially supported here I am not able to download it from Amazon by myself.
Thanks in advance!
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No one here with a rooted AFTV who can drop me a backup APK of the Hulu Plus app? Would be really appreciated!
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Just follow this guide to get access to all the Amazon apps... http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-geographically-restricted-apps-from-amazon/
I have found that best way to control all the sideloaded streaming apps which I've installed is a mouse & the FireTV Remote. I use the Mouse to point & click what I want to stream within the apps & the only way to go back within the streaming apps is the back button on the FireTV Remote. Although it can be a pain to input a long complicated passwords without a keyboard. It's not as important as a mouse for streaming apps.. And you can probably use the AFTV Remote app's phone keyboard to help with that.
The link to install FireTV's Hulu Plus is already in the FTV. Just need to mod your account temporarily to be able to install it.
Thanks, but the guide doesn't seem to work anymore. I think Amazon has changed something. I can change my account to Amazon US, I can see the App in the store (when I am connected via VPN) but when I select buy, it just says that I am geo-blocked
I hate those damn geo-restrictions. Google Play isn't that hard to overcome the restrictions, but with Amazon I found no way yet, grmbl.
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Thanks, but the guide doesn't seem to work anymore. I think Amazon has changed something. I can change my account to Amazon US, I can see the App in the store (when I am connected via VPN) but when I select buy, it just says that I am geo-blocked
I hate those damn geo-restrictions. Google Play isn't that hard to overcome the restrictions, but with Amazon I found no way yet, grmbl.
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Odd... Last week I was able to get some BBC UK apps just fine. I did not change to a UK IP either.. Just used the one I use here. Try changing the VPN's IP address or don't use the VPN at all.. Or try just using a trial of a DNS service. Will try to get you the Hulu APK... But I wold not give it in trying to get the guide to work. Change the US Name & Address again..
Thanks for the suggestions, but nothing works.
I now tried nearly every possible combination. With and without VPN (without, it won't show me the Hulu app). I even put some money on my Amazon account via gift-card. This way I could sort out that it's no problem with my german credit card, even if the the app is free.
But no luck at all.. So, I'd be really nice if someone could just send me the app so I can sideload it. Unfortunately, I don't know no other way
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Thanks for the suggestions, but nothing works.
I now tried nearly every possible combination. With and without VPN (without, it won't show me the Hulu app). I even put some money on my Amazon account via gift-card. This way I could sort out that it's no problem with my german credit card, even if the the app is free.
But no luck at all.. So, I'd be really nice if someone could just send me the app so I can sideload it. Unfortunately, I don't know no other way
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Have backed up the FireTV's Hulu Plus apk in my FireTV.. Trying to pull it to my PC...
german_psycho said:
Thanks for the suggestions, but nothing works.
I now tried nearly every possible combination. With and without VPN (without, it won't show me the Hulu app). I even put some money on my Amazon account via gift-card. This way I could sort out that it's no problem with my german credit card, even if the the app is free.
But no luck at all.. So, I'd be really nice if someone could just send me the app so I can sideload it. Unfortunately, I don't know no other way
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Here you go... Let me know how it goes..
Thank you, sir! Awesome!
After installing it, it gives me an error that my user account hasn't bought this app
Why, oh, why is Amazon so restrictive?? Grmbl.. But it was worth a try.
For the time being I think I have stick to the Android app from the Play store and use an USB-Mouse. Not very convenient, but at least it works..
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Thank you, sir! Awesome!
After installing it, it gives me an error that my user account hasn't bought this app
Why, oh, why is Amazon so restrictive?? Grmbl.. But it was worth a try.
For the time being I think I have stick to the Android app from the Play store and use an USB-Mouse. Not very convenient, but at least it works..
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Try doing the change to US Amazon & then try installing the APK I uploaded see if that helps.. Also what Country/Language have you had it setup under.. Change it to US too just to try it out.. Also make sure you have enable the installation from Unknown Sources in Settings/System/Developers .
Changing back to US account and re-installing the app did not help, but I finally got it to work. Was a long way..
First, I connected to US VPN and created a new Amazon account at amazon.com. I then logged of my german account on my AFTV and logged in via the newly created account.
I bought the Hulu app then and installed it on the AFTV. I was then able to start it up and login. Afterwards, I logged the US amazon acc off and logged in once again with my "normal" german account.. And voila, it works.
Conclusion: It seems the app stores something in the data installed on the AFTV rather than on your amazon account. Interesting to know, maybe it helps others, too.
I'm giving someone a Fire TV Stick as a gift and I intend to sideload xbmc along with some other apps on it beforehand but have a quick question. If I utilize my own amazon account to do the initial setup, install xbmc and other apps will these apps be removed once the person I'm giving it to logs in with their amazon account?
I'd hate to go through all the trouble of setting up xbmc and have it not work.
Thanks in advance.
An easy way to get apps to loaded to your AFTV is to use an APK extractor. If an app is not available directly to your AFTV you can install it on your phone or tablet, extract the APK, and then transfer it to your AFTV. I use the one below as it allows it to be transferred to your cloud account, by email, WiFi, and many other ways. I usually opt for Google Drive then go to the AFTV, open Drive, and run the APK.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asif.apkextractor
Disclaimer - Obviously not all apps will work/run properly on the AFTV but many will.
Not to make your way seem bad, cause it isn't, but there are so many backup tools to backup apk files that most people already know this. I backup my apk files with root browser, but there is no need to backup apps and transfer them. There are actually a couple easier ways to install apps without backing them up. My favorite way is by installing third party app stores. I have six differnt app stores installed on my fire tv and most every one of them have my updates the same day that gooogle play gets them. My next favorite way is by using the fire tv app that lets you pick what apps on your phone or tablet you wanna install on your fire tv and it sends the apk files from your phone to the fire tv without backing them up. Its called Fire Installer. Not sure if I'm allowed to name the app stores I have installed, but send me a message and I'll let you know.
Not sure what your point is. The app I mentioned is not backing anything up although it can be used for that purpose. It simply pulls the APK without you having to figure out what its unfriendly name is and where it is located and sends it by several different routes to where you want it. I looked at FireInstaller but is a single purpose app. The other day I wanted an app installed on my tablet but it was refused as incompatible. I then used APK Extractor to send it to Drive from my phone, opened drive on the tablet, and installed it. It runs fine on my tablet. The file I mentioned is simple and versatile.
Attached is a screenshot of some of the Send To options.
I use apk extractor that is how it's called looks very similar great way to transfer apps from play store