I'm currently working overseas, I was able to download Apps from Amazon before. But now Amazon detects I'm not in US so a message pops-up "Amazon Appstore is not available in your region".
I've tried several methods posted on XDA and other website but it's not working.
- Anyone knows of a successful work around?
- Can someone start a list of daily Free Apps APK, so I can grab the ones I like?
TIA
If you have the phone registered to your account you can just go to the amazon app store via your computer and "purchase" it that way.
I don't think anyone can post the apk because it might be considered piracy since you didn't "purchase" it for free and you don't own it.
se7en10 said:
But now Amazon detects I'm not in US so a message pops-up "Amazon Appstore is not available in your region".
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You can try setting up a proxy for your phone. That might make it think you're in the U.S.
Hi guys,
Am about to purchase a KF tomorrow, but I wanted to go over some things quickly.
I know to use this in Canada, such as amazon prime (which I'm not a member of anyway) I have to have a VPN from the states. If I don't use a VPN from the states, am I still able to use the Kindle, or will it stop me at the registration page? If I have to use a VPN from the US, how hard is it to setup? I share my router with my family, would that cause issues?
Assuming I can avoid the VPN route, I would like to root my Kindle to have access to android marketplace. Once I route it, will I be able to access android marketplace instantly, even if I don't have an american VPN?
And finally, am I able to transfer stuff to kindle, such as books from mediafire that were free, and mp3's without having to go through amazon? Do they have their "desktop manager" for the KF or something?
Sorry for all the questions, been trying to do some research and just wanted clarification,
Thanks, any help/advice is appreciated!
Canadian Kindle Fire user here.
To answer your questions, you can definitely register the Kindle Fire easily out of the box with Amazon. As far as I know, they do not care what IP you come from during the registration process. Once you register, your KF will show up on your Amazon.com page under Manage Your Kindle. So simply put, registration is a breeze.
The KF does not have the ability to connect to a VPN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376742) but I have read that a lot of people have been successful with Unblock US (http://unblock-us.com/). As I understand it, they use DNS masking rather than having traffic route through a VPN. I haven't tried it yet but they do have a free trial so there's no risk. I am holding out for a VPN solution because I have already paid for a VPN service. Assuming Unblock Us works, you will have access to Amazon Prime (theoretically) and Netflix US. I do know that Netflix US does check for a US address on your credit card before allowing you to register ... I assume Amazon Prime does the same but your first month is a free trial so there is no need to verify a US address on a credit card as you don't enter it when registering. I would assume that when you go to renew, you will have to find a work around in order to allow Amazon to let you register/pay for Amazon Prime.
I tried sending a PDF to my KF yesterday using the provided email address [email protected] but I have not received it. Not sure why that is ... I have a 2 other Kindles so I know it's not a 'I'm an idiot and don't know how to use the Kindle interface' ... but you can definitely use a USB cable to transfer your content over. Alternatively, you could easily set up a Dropbox account and install the Dropbox apk onto the KF and get content that way.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Everyone in Canada is stumbling their way through this so remember the novel that I wrote for you and pay it forward when you can help a forum member. Cheers
Jayce
Jayce, thank you so much for the info!
I have some friends who are in the same boat as me, but your info is a huge help and convinced me to purchase the KF.
Will probably send you a PM if I have any questions and will forward your post to anyone who asks a similar question.
Thanks!
Sure thing. No problem but if you have a general question that might benefit the community, feel free to leave it here.
Canadian Kindle
I bought mine a few weeks ago, rooted it, installed Google apps, and basically made it an Android tablet. it works like a charm, GMail, Maps, Market, Calander (synced), Go Launcher, and Titanium BU.
It took some reading (XDA), ADB, and some learning but it works; I still can't buy software from Amazon but I can buy it from Google Market. I can however buy books from Amazon and read them on my Kindle App. Most of the time I download the app onto my Razr, and then send the apk file to my Kindle using Gmail.
All in all I am very happy with it.
Bought the kindle fire, rooted it, love it so far!
The only issue I'm having is that I downloaded the android marketplace app, after rooting it, but it simply says "you must add an account to use this device..." to which I say yes, and then it boots me out back to the home screen.
I tried looking up videos on how to install android marketplace (vender apk, root explorer all installed) but still no luck.
I also grabbed the Go Ex Launcher, but can't figure how to access my videos folder.
Great device though, so glad I picked one up
huskerdu25 said:
Bought the kindle fire, rooted it, love it so far!
The only issue I'm having is that I downloaded the android marketplace app, after rooting it, but it simply says "you must add an account to use this device..." to which I say yes, and then it boots me out back to the home screen.
I tried looking up videos on how to install android marketplace (vender apk, root explorer all installed) but still no luck.
I also grabbed the Go Ex Launcher, but can't figure how to access my videos folder.
Great device though, so glad I picked one up
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Try following the steps here:
http://www.kindlefirewire.com/2011/11/17/how-to-install-android-market-on-kindle-fire/
This worked like a charm and assuming you used Super1Click, it should be very easy for you as well.
As far as videos go, I use MX Video and it automatically discovers videos on my SD partition. I load them into my KF using a USB cable.
llcooljayce said:
Canadian Kindle Fire user here.
The KF does not have the ability to connect to a VPN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376742) but I have read that a lot of people have been successful with Unblock US (http://unblock-us.com/). ... Assuming Unblock Us works, you will have access to Amazon Prime (theoretically) and Netflix US.
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Polish KF user here.
The unblock-us.com trick works. I can now watch Amazon Prime movies - so this solve one of my biggest problm with KF. Thank you for good advice.
llcooljayce said:
I do know that Netflix US does check for a US address on your credit card before allowing you to register
Jayce
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I have netflix US here in Canada...they did not check for a US address. Hulu does if you want to pay for hulu plus though.
Mike
Hey guys,
I am from Canada too. I ordered the KF the day it was launched and it was shipped to my cousin's US address. He mailed the KF on 21 Nov and I got it last week.
I was disheartened that KF didn't support Amazon Prime & cannot download apps
But thanks to all the legends here im XDA forums.
After some reading I first found the solution for downloading apps from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1379056
Then I rooted my device by following steps from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
Edit: The video mentioned above is also helpful
Thanks to Dealth2all
Then I learned to install Android market from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283
Thanks to Bandage, JolleyBoy and Mashi
Special thanks to bschrib for providing flawless instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283&page=4
I couldn't copy GoogleServicesFramework.apk in sdcard so I first copied in /system/app and then cut & paste it in /sdcard
Now I can access Android Market....I am very happy with it
Thanks
where can I purchase a kindle fire from Canada
I live in Canada BC, and would like to buy a kindle fire. However, I have no idea where or who to go through to get one. I was going to buy a kobo vox but my heart is on a kindle .. please help.
tx
katti_fm said:
I live in Canada BC, and would like to buy a kindle fire. However, I have no idea where or who to go through to get one. I was going to buy a kobo vox but my heart is on a kindle .. please help.
tx
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Unless you have an American friend, eBay is your answer. I bought mine for $235 USD shipped.
The Kindle that Amazon let's come to Canada now official released in 3 model Kindle 3, 3g, Dx and New Kindle $109. Not for Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire. But i found the way to get Kindle Touch and Fire in Canada by googling here canadaereader.ca There are someone try and that's the working method. I share if you want that. Enjoy your kindle canada guy !!!
Hi I'm from canada and recieved a kindle fire for christmas. I'm computer illiterate and was wondering if someone could please walk me through how to use this thing in canada.
cjty said:
Hi I'm from canada and recieved a kindle fire for christmas. I'm computer illiterate and was wondering if someone could please walk me through how to use this thing in canada.
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You will be able to use the KF like any other Android tablet to read email, internet browsing, running android applications and play games. However, without rooting, you have to side install applications. This method is not friendly. To be able to install applications to install from Google Ply Store, you need to root the KF. There are some simple guides available in this XDA forum that are good for you to read to explore deeply the KF as a wonderfully android tablet. Here is a link to one of many simple guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20803540
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
Are those methods able to root the latest stock rom?
Thanks.
ipskang said:
Hey guys,
I am from Canada too. I ordered the KF the day it was launched and it was shipped to my cousin's US address. He mailed the KF on 21 Nov and I got it last week.
I was disheartened that KF didn't support Amazon Prime & cannot download apps
But thanks to all the legends here im XDA forums.
After some reading I first found the solution for downloading apps from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1379056
Then I rooted my device by following steps from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
Edit: The video mentioned above is also helpful
Thanks to Dealth2all
Then I learned to install Android market from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283
Thanks to Bandage, JolleyBoy and Mashi
Special thanks to bschrib for providing flawless instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283&page=4
I couldn't copy GoogleServicesFramework.apk in sdcard so I first copied in /system/app and then cut & paste it in /sdcard
Now I can access Android Market....I am very happy with it
Thanks
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I got my Fire today. I can borrow free book during first month free trial. However, I cannot download free apps even if I added a US address on my cc. Is there no way to do so until rooting it?
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Hopefully this is the best place to post such a question -
Is it possible to use the Amazon Kindle App Store in the UK? I can download free books from Amazon however when I try getting something like Angry Birds, I get the "the amazon app store is not available in your region" error.
Any ideas?
app store only in the us ...
workaround is vpn to us or use android market (should be the easier one)
b63 said:
app store only in the us ...
workaround is vpn to us or use android market (should be the easier one)
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Managed to use a web proxy to "buy" the apps from the Store and then download them as normal from the kindle.
Thanks!
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Having only VPN does not work.
For Appstore, you need to have a US issued credit card and actually you don't need any VPN or proxy to download apps.
Hi,
Just got a new S8 a couple days ago and I just realized that the free underground apps I used to have on my old phone (pixel XL) aren't showing up in the Amazon underground app to download. It's not even showing up if I search for it in the app.
I already have "unknown sources" checked in settings (Amazon underground app wouldn't be installed otherwise).
If anyone has any advice on how to fix this problem, I'd greatly appreciate it. If not, is it an incompatibility issue with Amazon underground apps and Samsung?
Thanks,
Michael
amazon underground has been discontinued sadly. you can access any of the apps you got through it from your purchase history on amazon and they are still free but the app is no more.