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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.
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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.
I have successfully set up a wireless VPN via my router for my Kindle Fire.
Streaming Prime video, books, etc...work.
Only item is left is downloading the apps.
Keeps saying I am in the wrong country.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Might have something to do with what you are pointing your VPN to?
I think they may be using credit card billing address. I tried to use a card issued in my country (Thailand) to purchase apps, but it didn't let me. After I switched to a U.S. card, it's been working beautifully. I don't even have to VPN to purchase/download apps (other streaming services still do require VPN though)
Hope this helps...
I'm in China and I tried PUFF SSH apk for Android system and it worked!
You can check my ip is USA in the browser.
https://seapuff.com/puff.apk
I post the screenshot images and tutorial in this Chinese forum:
http://bbs.mydoo.cn/thread-54630-1-1.html
I am looking for VPN app for Kindle Fire as well, if someone knows that please don't hesitate telling me, thanks!
Thanks.
Using us credit card as 1 click setting did the trick.
guycomputer said:
Using us credit card as 1 click setting did the trick.
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Once again, very useful finding. Thanks
you actually dont need to use VPN's to get apps in canada
all you need to do is go to goodereader. c0m/apps on your kindle fire app and you can download any app you want ,
they made this so that it bypasses you not being in the USA
basically just side loading in APK's via their app store
its actually a good idea
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.
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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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hey guys,
lately i'm getting a denial message about downloading free apps on amazon app store.
I use a american credit card and billing address too, so i'm wondering that they started to check the location of kindle fire, it's that right?
If so, i noticed that throught unblock-us service i can get instant video, but still not apps. Same error about geographic location.
There is a way (vpn or something) where i can download that free apps from amazon app store on my fire?
I searched on another posts, but still not getting a conclusive answer...
Thanks for the patience
Two very recent posts about VPN...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377607
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1381698
One older one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356242
thanks, will take a look.
I need some help.. I would love to get a Kindle Fire, but I don't know if it will work outside the states. I don't plan using Amazon services and would install AOSP ICS as soon as I get it but.. If I got it would I be able to install a custom ROM on it?
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BurnRubber90 said:
I need some help.. I would love to get a Kindle Fire, but I don't know if it will work outside the states. I don't plan using Amazon services and would install AOSP ICS as soon as I get it but.. If I got it would I be able to install a custom ROM on it?
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As long as you have working adb and fastboot, you don't even need to touch the kindle. (Other than to plug it in and install these things.)
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It will work outside US, no matter you root/flash it or not, you can still browse web, read docs/books/comics, watch your own videos...
But you may not use the Amazon version of "Market" to get apps.
And for sure you can flash it, root it and enjoy almost full Android features.
P.S. I am a KF user in Hong Kong(which is apparently outside US), now using IceCreamSandwich on the KF and previously using CM7.
Thanks for help, ready to order one
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UK user - to root or not to root!
Hope my message sits correctly in this thread...So, my KF has just arrived (UK) - yet to turn it on, and hoping for your advice please!
Do I:
1/ Turn it on, put in WIFI password, allow the OS update, see what works and what doesn't in the UK
2/ Enter some elaborate hoax by using USA IP address etc to try and get access to cloud, games etc
3/ Go for broke - root it and install Android 2.3. Have done this with a ZTE blade before, but the more I read, the harder it looks (especially when you factor in most 'how to' guides need access to the Amazon app store at least once to get started. Any UK specific walkthrough's available?
Concerned that option 1 will rule out options 2 or 3...
Would genuinely appreciate any advice or tips from 'one who knows'. FYI I got the Kindle via Ebay (new), £150 all in (and they threw in a UK plug, bless them).
Many thanks,
Qwertal 23
I'm in the UK and you can get most things to work on the fire bar the streaming.
For Access to the appstore set up a amazon.com account at a US address with a Dummy amex card number (google it) - If you want non free apps then buy a $ gift card with your uk amazon account and put it in the US account.
For Android market access with the stock Rom install TWRP and use the Modaco ROM.
If you set up the Amazon US account then you really don't need to do the TWRP stuff.
You also need to Install mobo player to play all formats of films in the UK. You can get the .apk with a google search.
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The appstore doesn't check your ISP address by the way. Nor does the bookstore but the video sales does !!!!!!
If you are installing a CR then you don't have to worry, it runs perfectly. But you could also use the Stock Rom with an US Account.
Use kindle outside usa
i also want to use kindle outside USA... thanks for the information for that..
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Concerned that option 1 will rule out options 2 or 3...
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I'm no expert by any means, but I don't see why 1 would rule out 3 unless Amazon's come up with something newer than 6.2.2 that isn't rootable yet.
Just for the record, though, I don't use amazon services other than reading kindle books through the kindle app. On ICS.
Amazon app store denies purchas
hey guys,
I followed the various instructions, set up a new amazon account with us address und us credit card, and also using ión my mac a us proxy not to have a regional ip (from gemany) but no matter how i try, i neither can get free apps from the amazon store on my kindle fire, nor can i purchase e.g. a movie.
does anyone know how to solve?
also my amazon store on the kf does not work, though telling me i use a non-us credit card, even though this is wrong, i use a us credit card.
manni4711 said:
hey guys,
I followed the various instructions, set up a new amazon account with us address und us credit card, and also using ión my mac a us proxy not to have a regional ip (from gemany) but no matter how i try, i neither can get free apps from the amazon store on my kindle fire, nor can i purchase e.g. a movie.
does anyone know how to solve?
also my amazon store on the kf does not work, though telling me i use a non-us credit card, even though this is wrong, i use a us credit card.
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I'm from Germany, too. To buy the free apps I'm using the Tor network with exit "noiseexit01[a,b,c,d]". It does work perfect. On the kindle fire you can use Orbot and set it up in transparent proxy mode (only proxy for the appstore).
For downloading use the normal ip without proxy. Works for me for more than half a year.
I dont have us creditcard so i'm using one my fakenamegenerator
i am living in Germany too. Before flashing ics I wanted to know whether there are any issues with wifi channel 14. Saw that mentioned in the known bug list of cyanogen mod.
is wifi working properly in Europe with the custom roms?
regards Torsten
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
Check out "World Wide Kindle Fire" app it will allow you to use the amazon prime service outside u.s and also use amazon market.. see the guide in their site for full details.
Good luck.
Hi,
I'm from Germany too and have no us credit card.
How is it possible to install free apps ? I need an explorer to root my kindle fire.
Greetings Max
mx82 said:
Hi,
I'm from Germany too and have no us credit card.
How is it possible to install free apps ? I need an explorer to root my kindle fire.
Greetings Max
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kfu should do all what you need - perm root/fff&twrp/install gapps - includes the google android market - download apps ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
and then install
http://munday.ws/kindlefire/MarketOpener.apk
thx, it works.