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There is a new free Kindle version in the Market for Android.
I installed it, and I was thinking about buying a book to give it a try.
But in the Amazon store, there is a list: This item works for so and so and so, and lists most Kindles, except for Android. So I didn't buy it.
Maybe it would work, maybe it's just that they need to update their list of devices.
Has somebody used this application already?
Thanks.
I'd go try it on a free book first, and see if it'll sync over. I know a previous book I bought through the kindle store made it over just fine so I don't see why it wouldn't work...
beret9987 said:
I'd go try it on a free book first, and see if it'll sync over. I know a previous book I bought through the kindle store made it over just fine so I don't see why it wouldn't work...
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Free book? Free book? do you know any? Just to try.
Thanks.
baiatul said:
Free book? Free book? do you know any? Just to try.
Thanks.
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Look up anything in the public domain. I think 20000 leagues under the sea, the adventures of sherlock holmes, that stuff..
it should all be free (was for me)
BTW - If a book lists nearly every device but left out Android, I'd bet a fair sum of money that's only because their website guys havn't updated the pages to included Kindle for Android. Again, not promising, but I'd bet thats what happened. They just need a few days to make sure everything is up to date and reflects the existence of Kindle for Android.
thanks all, I'll try.
Just use calibre to convert and book and use any book reader !
I searched "public domain". I found some $0.00 books. I selected one. they asked me for my credit card info, even though it's free. It downloaded it in a couple of seconds.
It looks great, a little bright to read, but I can adjust it.
thanks.
Aldiko Book Reader is free and it has a few free books, not sure if there is a way to save them and open them in Kindle, but it might be worth looking into.
Kindle app for Android works great and it syncs back with the Kindle. I just got a Kindle yesterday and had been reading like crazy... then I did a search for Kindle Android on Google and noticed they launched the app... downloaded it and it picked up right where I left off in my book. It puts all your books in the archive and downloads them when you decide to read one.
I just wish that pinch to zoom worked... or there was a zoom feature on the Kindle for pages that have diagrams and such...
One annoying thing - it locks the backlight at MAXIMUM brightness. Battery killer, hot phone, and too bright...
I used kindle extensively on my ipod touch and was anticipating the release of this app on android. After I installed, all my books showed up on my phone and I dl'd the last one I was reading and it synced up just fine and put me right where I left off on my ipod. I don't mind using some of the other free apps, but when I'm not at home and finish a book on the go it's kind of a drag to not have anything till I get home to convert another book to use on one of the other apps. With kindle, it's soo easy to just get another book off of the kindle store and have it right there on the phone with no conversion, of course everything comes with a price
CarpeD1em500 said:
Look up anything in the public domain. I think 20000 leagues under the sea, the adventures of sherlock holmes, that stuff..
it should all be free (was for me)
BTW - If a book lists nearly every device but left out Android, I'd bet a fair sum of money that's only because their website guys havn't updated the pages to included Kindle for Android. Again, not promising, but I'd bet thats what happened. They just need a few days to make sure everything is up to date and reflects the existence of Kindle for Android.
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Most if not all of the books in the Aldiko E-Book app are free, FYI
baiatul said:
There is a new free Kindle version in the Market for Android.
I installed it, and I was thinking about buying a book to give it a try.
But in the Amazon store, there is a list: This item works for so and so and so, and lists most Kindles, except for Android. So I didn't buy it.
Maybe it would work, maybe it's just that they need to update their list of devices.
Has somebody used this application already?
Thanks.
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Are you talking about Amazon's/Kindle's "Whispersync?" It's supposed to support the Android app- I guess that info you saw was just not updated as the Android app was released...
That's my two cents
Its actually cheaper for Amazon to have people use devices besides the Kindle for their book purchases and downloads so they are trying to expand to as many devices and platforms as possible. I'm going to grab their PC app today and see if I can actually see the graphics in my books.
Noob Squared said:
Aldiko Book Reader is free and it has a few free books, not sure if there is a way to save them and open them in Kindle, but it might be worth looking into.
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Thanks, I didn't know about Aldiko, but I installed it as well.
EtherealRemnant said:
Kindle app for Android works great and it syncs back with the Kindle. I just got a Kindle yesterday and had been reading like crazy... then I did a search for Kindle Android on Google and noticed they launched the app... downloaded it and it picked up right where I left off in my book. It puts all your books in the archive and downloads them when you decide to read one.
I just wish that pinch to zoom worked... or there was a zoom feature on the Kindle for pages that have diagrams and such...
One annoying thing - it locks the backlight at MAXIMUM brightness. Battery killer, hot phone, and too bright...
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Press menu and view options to change brightness.
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Opened up the Readers Hub today, just to check if it was working yet, and was welcomed by two little green 'install' buttons on both the magazines and newspapers option. These buttons open up a Samsung modified app installer, and now...it's all working.
This is in Switzerland, running an unbranded unlocked 16GB SGT on Swisscom Liberty Grande contract.
EDIT: Ok, my excitement is growing less by the minute. While it works nicely, it seems there's no free content, neither in Newspapers nor in Zinio. Even the free papers that you can pick up at every bus stop around here (20Minuten) want to charge you. Not interested in paying for news when I can just use the the browser to read the online version for free.
EDIT 2: Right, it seems when you go through the Zinio website there's an option to search for free issues, and there's quite a few good ones there. No such option on PressDisplay however.
hm, still waitin...buy the way tnx for report
Just checked mine here in the UK and was greeted with the install buttons
Thanks for the heads up.
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Just showed up for me today in Australia too.
Installed and bought a few issues through Zinio already.
Running well so far except for one of my subscriptions having problems downloading.
Got to laugh, daily star which costs around 35 pence or maybe less for a hard copy is costing 99 pence per issue. Not tempted to go digital at that price, just going to do the usual and fire up the car on a morning and buy it
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Not working in the US t-mobile version. Bummer. Looking forward to zinio.
Please post a link to working aol if available.
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Zinio is great value, as a UK magazine reader being able to subscribe to US versions of magazines for around $10 for a years subscription is superb value to me! (They look great on my iPad, hoping they look just as good on my RoadWarrior SGT!)
With PressReader, if you have an online subscription to The Times (about £9 a month) you can download the Daily and Sunday editions (+All the extra magazines), perfect for my commute!
The readers hub was a huge deciding factor for me in buying a SGT, Im looking forward to trying it out once I get home today!
i have the tmobile tab and i don't even see the readers hub app. How can I get it?
too bad zinio is mostly usless for non-english ppl. I don't get why we get kobo and zinio but no media hub in europe.
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Just checked mine here in the UK and was greeted with the install buttons
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Also in the UK. Works fine
PS: free samples can be added to your Zinio account via the web interface. Then use the app to read the content.
Note: By the way, my Galaxy Tab is flashed with the latest P1000XWJK1 firmware (November 2010). I don't think this would make a difference, as the Samsung App Market functions normally (I see 2 apps in there).
WTH? So I just lost access to my FHM subscription on the galaxy tab. Even the issue that I had downloaded earlier today had magically vanished.
Can't even see similar magazines through the tab any more.
I hope this is isn't some kind of iPad compatibility issue... What with it being two competing devices with different philosophical views on censorship.
can someone post the zinio apk. in my hub, i installed the kobo one
Here in Finland in Tab there is Readers hub with PressDisplay, Kobo and Zinio.
PressDisplay gave some freebies.
In Kobo there is about 200 free books to choose.
Zinio, no freebies.
About PressDisplay; the biggest newspaper in Finland, Helsingin Sanomat is missing, only 11 smaller ones available. And yes, those free trainstation-takeaway-b****-publications cost also 0,99€ -no thanks.
First I was exited, but not any more. Newsroom is still my killer app.
Greediness kills a lot good ideas.
PressDisplay and Zinio now online in the Philippines. Finally!!!!
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"Device authorization failed" when trying to launch PressDisplay. Product Code issue? SIM problem?
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will6316 said:
i have the tmobile tab and i don't even see the readers hub app. How can I get it?
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You will need the .apk files for those programs.
If the generous international users can dump their .apk files for us Americans, it would be greatly appreaciated. Sharing is caring.
ConceptVBS said:
You will need the .apk files for those programs.
If the generous international users can dump their .apk files for us Americans, it would be greatly appreaciated. Sharing is caring.
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+1 right here.
ConceptVBS said:
You will need the .apk files for those programs.
If the generous international users can dump their .apk files for us Americans, it would be greatly appreaciated. Sharing is caring.
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SolusCado said:
+1 right here.
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this worked for me on us tmobile tab you have to install all the apps
if you have any of these apps already instaled uninstall them and use these or else it wont work
Works great on an EVO. Thanks
maxtcee said:
this worked for me on us tmobile tab you have to install all the apps
if you have any of these apps already instaled uninstall them and use these or else it wont work
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While the Kindle app runs, it is somewhat sluggish when page turning... definitely could use some work. This is the response I received from Amazon regarding it:
Hello,
I understand your concern regarding the update of Honeycomb version of Android.
At this point of time, we do not have specific information as to when this update will be made available. I have let the kindle team know about this, so that they will carefully review your suggestions and will regularly work on improvements to your Kindle experience.
Thanks for writing your valuable suggestions. We'll honor your commitment by continuing to provide the quality product availability and support you expect for your Kindle.
Thanks for using Kindle.
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My original support request to them:
Comments:On the Motorola Xoom tablet, the application is very sluggish. I was just wondering when/if you guys would be releasing an update of the app to support the Honeycomb version of Android better.
Thanks!
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I too am very interested in this update. Another point that could be greatly improved is when in landscape mode having the Kindle app show 2 pages instead of resizing one page to where its so wide its hard to read.
I am also very interested in an update to the Kindle app for honeycomb. A 2 page view for landscape viewing would be much better, it just looks goofy the way it is now. I'm thinking about using google books until Amazon updates the app, but I would rather have all of my content in one place.
Agreed. An update is very necessary. Two page landscape and performance are paramount.
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Amazon is supposed to be launching their own Android app store this month:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/01/amazon-appstore-for-android-launching-this-month/
With all the attention they're going to get on Android with this app store launch, I can't believe that they wouldn't also be working on making the Kindle Android app shine on Honeycomb now that both the SDK and the first HW using it are out. I would assume it's just a question of time.
Amazon has been really goo about updating their apps, so I don't imagine it will take very long for them to get something out. With so many tablets coming out they won't want to miss out on that user base.
Yes I'm looking forward to a new tablet centric version of Kindle. I used the Amazon app almost exclusively on iPad it really shined there, it has to shine on Android tablets too. I agree that Amazon investing an Android App Market has to mean they intend to make Kindle work well with Android.
Right now I'm using Nook for Android until Kindle gets up to speed. I agree with the other comments the biggest issue right now is the lack of two page view in landscape. Reading books in landscape without it is awkward and reading it with the wide screen table in portroit mode is painful
Same here, looking forward to the kindle tablet app.
I have never used the kindle app on android before, but I have a quick question.
Does anybody know if you can hook up a kindle account to android if it's already linked to an actual kindle device? If you can, can you also read on both devices at the same time?
schnoz said:
I have never used the kindle app on android before, but I have a quick question.
Does anybody know if you can hook up a kindle account to android if it's already linked to an actual kindle device? If you can, can you also read on both devices at the same time?
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I believe you can. Kindle allows you to sync on any Kindle app. For instance, I have a book synced to my Kindle for PC, Kindle for Android and Kindle for Ipad.
Best part is it syncs your place within the book across all the platforms as well.
schnoz said:
I have never used the kindle app on android before, but I have a quick question.
Does anybody know if you can hook up a kindle account to android if it's already linked to an actual kindle device? If you can, can you also read on both devices at the same time?
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Yes and yes, it will sync the page you are on too
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I have a kindle (3rd generation) that is linked to my Amazon kindle account.
When I ran the Android Kindle app, I logged in, and all of my previously purchased books were in the "Archived" section. I was able to open the book I was currently reading on the Kindle on the Xoom and read it without issue.
BTW, I haven't noticed any "sluggish" behavior from the Kindle app - but maybe I am just lucky.
Terry
tbayne said:
BTW, I haven't noticed any "sluggish" behavior from the Kindle app - but maybe I am just lucky.
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Specifically the sluggish behavior is in the page turn. When you move the page it is really bad looking, which doesn't affect reading, it is more of a superficial issue. Just something they should polish when they fix landscape viewing (2 pages).
do not be surprised when Amazon announces that you will only be able to get further Android Kindle App updates via their App store.
neologis said:
do not be surprised when Amazon announces that you will only be able to get further Android Kindle App updates via their App store.
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As long as the app is free, I'll install their market for it. Then never use their market again. /shrug
looking forward to the updated kindle for honeycomb app.
when/if the amazon market comes, i'll welcome it. competition is a good thing...
i have a kindle and have a dozen or so books on my amazon account, so i definitely want to get the more tablet-friendly app asap.
hell, amazon is litteraly losing book sales from me right now as the last 2 books i bought through bn as their app is better on our xooms (though still needs to be updated as well).
I swear I'm braindead here, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to rate or review apps on the Xooms overly fancy market interface. I've purchased a few apps, and want to praise their Honeycomb usability (Smart Keyboard Pro with Japanese Language pack for my wife, among others), but it seems... like, read only.
How do I submit my own rating? I've poked all over the screen and tried to see if there was any contextual thing I was missing...
Dur...?
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I swear I'm braindead here, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to rate or review apps on the Xooms overly fancy market interface. I've purchased a few apps, and want to praise their Honeycomb usability (Smart Keyboard Pro with Japanese Language pack for my wife, among others), but it seems... like, read only.
How do I submit my own rating? I've poked all over the screen and tried to see if there was any contextual thing I was missing...
Dur...?
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I don't have my Xoom right in front of me to check, but if this functionality isn't present right now, I bet it is coming soon. I have already seen the Android Market app update twice since I got my Xoom two days ago.
huh, guess I'll keep checking back then.
Same issue. Wonder if its to prevent all the market ratings from getting flooded with 'not 3.0 compatible' comments before devs have a couple days to update things.
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How did you get the smart keyboard pro to work?
it crashes the second I hit settings ?
Does Market app update itself automatically? I haven't seen a update yet.
The question has been talked about before in other threads and I can verify its true. (no you can't leave a review with the market app on the xoom, use your web browser and go to market.android.com to leave a review, and quit thinking its some sort of conspiracy). I appreciate people trying to answer the question, but if you don't know then don't bother replying, and if its not related start another thread (after you have searched of coarse).
Sorry on reading that back it sounded rather *****y, maybe I am in fact rather *****y..
Dan
poisike said:
Does Market app update itself automatically? I haven't seen a update yet.
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It attempts to update it every time it is launched.
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daily free app so should last one day or so..
you need to buy it on your PC or phone first before it can be downloaded to the TF.. purchase on the TF gives a 'device not supported' error.
The game itself is playable..much like the amazon version of PVZ..but the graphics are not optimized for the tablet..
magicpork said:
daily free app so should last one day or so..
you need to buy it on your PC or phone first before it can be downloaded to the TF.. purchase on the TF gives a 'device not supported' error.
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I download and use the free apps from the Amazon app store on my TF all the time. I only have the Appstore installed on the TF, not my desktop. Not sure why you are getting the error about not being supported.
Edit: Ah, UK, maybe that's it.
brachiopod said:
I download and use the free apps from the Amazon app store on my TF all the time. I only have the Appstore installed on the TF, not my desktop. Not sure why you are getting the error about not being supported.
Edit: Ah, UK, maybe that's it.
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This is an issue with Peggle, not amazon apps.
Clicking Get App from the Appstore application on the TF gives a device not supported error.
I got the same thing, from the US.
Instead, I went to the amazon website, clicked buy (for $0.00) and then went into the TF and went to My Apps and clicked install.
Aryantes said:
This is an issue with Peggle, not amazon apps.
Clicking Get App from the Appstore application on the TF gives a device not supported error.
I got the same thing, from the US.
Instead, I went to the amazon website, clicked buy (for $0.00) and then went into the TF and went to My Apps and clicked install.
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I have been doing the this exact thing...Thanks for putting words to action...it WORKS...Thanks
This was already posted by me and belongs in the Apps forum
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Seems that Amazon have got this marked as incompaible with the Transformer, Xoom & A500 but compatible with the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Wonder how much Samsung paid for that
Anyone know how to install apps outside the US? I live in the UK and tried to install a free app and it said not available to my country.
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Anyone know how to install apps outside the US? I live in the UK and tried to install a free app and it said not available to my country.
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I'm from the UK and I followed this guide
http://android.modaco.com/content/s...tore-from-outside-the-us-including-paid-apps/
(I use the same US Amazon account to access the Amazon Cloud Music service, if you need to know how to get the Android App to allow you access to that let me know and I'll send you those details)
installed it in my xformer just fine. and its not for tablets really, the resolution for this game is def for phones, however it does fill the screen
I downloaded Peggle from the amazon app store and installed it on my rooted Milestone. Much like plants vs zombies it loads up and crashes after loading the logo and hourglass. Using the same apk I've got it working on a galaxy Vibrant and captivate. Could it be because my phone is rooted or is the milestone just not powerful enough to run it?