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I was wondering how many of you have decided to ditch the marketplace in favor of the Amazon App Store?
After using it, I have highly considered this option and may do so. To me, it is MUCH better than the marketplace and seems more user friendly.
Anyone jump ship yet?
Using both ATM.
Agreed
Google still = main
Amazon = only good for free paid app
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gtuansdiamm said:
Agreed
Google still = main
Amazon = only good for free paid app
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Amazon is also good for getting adfree apps, like angry birds (legitimately, I bought it for a buck).
However, I agree with the above, mainly because Amazon can't detect which apps are installed and which need updating.
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Google still = main
Amazon = only good for free paid app
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Agreed
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I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
Whosdaman said:
I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
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Are you still using your Epic?
nubsors said:
Are you still using your Epic?
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Yeah, I never sold it. The sale fell through. I'm going to get the EVO 3D and give my mom my Epic. So it'll still be in the family.
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I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
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Free paid apps.
I myself have actually used it for that. When I see an app that is normally $2
or so and it's free, i'll grab it. However, I have seen a few free apps that seem to only have a 1 star rating, so who knows.
I hope they don't start off with some great apps then go downhill and offer nothing we want.
You never know, this app may take over the market. Very well possible as Amazon has been in the marketplace business longer than Google. I guess only time will tell.
Don't use it or like it
How do you get this app store? Can you virw and download from your phone?
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Using both amazon for free paid apps but google still my main.
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Whosdaman said:
I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
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this is what i'm doing too.
I primarily use google market, the amazon one is good for free paid stuff, I have another market that I use as well to test drive stuff (don't think i can mention it here though)
still though, no matter how many markets we have/use it's STILL way better than the iTunes lockdown LOL
Only problem with Amazon is the apps only work if the Amazon market is installed.
Yay whosdaman is still with us for now
Too bad your sale didnt go as planned
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daddymikey1975 said:
I primarily use google market, the amazon one is good for free paid stuff, I have another market that I use as well to test drive stuff (don't think i can mention it here though)
still though, no matter how many markets we have/use it's STILL way better than the iTunes lockdown LOL
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Spill the beans bro.
stir fry a lot said:
Spill the beans bro.
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he's probably referring to a pirate's repository.
New market
quickstang said:
I was wondering how many of you have decided to ditch the marketplace in favor of the Amazon App Store?
After using it, I have highly considered this option and may do so. To me, it is MUCH better than the marketplace and seems more user friendly.
Anyone jump ship yet?
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I am using it to get their free apps, but I don't think it is as fast. I still use appbrain.com on my computer to browse through apps and load them later. I only go to the google apps store when I know what I am looking for or I need to do it on the fly.
My money was on Google and Amazon finally getting together and doing the app store up right with music and everything, but it looks like that is not going to happen with Google releasing their music store soon and Amazon having just released their app store. I ramble.
Epic with Syndicate Frozen ROM 1.1. I tried the rest and now on to the best.
Well it makes sense for amazon to lock down their apps. Sure everyone hates the idea, but understand their point of view on that. I mean you can't even remove the google market without root lol. So why don't you complain about that?
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I think its weird that the Amazon Store app is not compatible with the Nexus 7.
I would think Amazon would prefer to make it as easy as possible for all of us to order merchandise from their site.
I guess I can side load it but weird.
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Its not weird. The Devs are slow, and haven't made the Amazon Ap compatible with Jelly Bean yet.
That being said, why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
leebo said:
I think its weird that the Amazon Store app is not compatible with the Nexus 7.
I would think Amazon would prefer to make it as easy as possible for all of us to order merchandise from their site.
I guess I can side load it but weird.
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You can go amazon.com and get the APK. It works just fine.
janedoesmith said:
You can go amazon.com and get the APK. It works just fine.
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Works for me too.
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ppp38 said:
Its not weird. The Devs are slow, and haven't made the Amazon Ap compatible with Jelly Bean yet.
That being said, why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
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With the amazon app, you get a free paid app everyday. Some good, some not so good.
janedoesmith said:
You can go amazon.com and get the APK. It works just fine.
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+1 Just go to amazon.com and side load it.
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The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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Both are available on amazon.com and it works just fine.
dparrothead1 said:
The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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This.
It must be that they are waiting for a "tablet" Amazon app, but where the hell is it? Seriously Amazon....
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That being said, why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
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A few apps offer slightly different, Kindle Fire-optimized versions on Amazon. Given the near-identical screen size, these work quite well with the Nexus. For instance, the Play Store version of the excellent rss reader Feedly is clearly for phones, while the version on the Amazon Appstore is Fire-optimized and looks much nicer on the Nexus. Presumably this will change over time as more people develop with the Nexus in mind.
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This.
It must be that they are waiting for a "tablet" Amazon app, but where the hell is it? Seriously Amazon....
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Enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/anywhere/sms/android/178-1612135-9191748
Why do you want to get stuck in the lame Amazon Shopping app when you can load up their site on browser? I have it on my Incredible2 phone but avoid it and rather shop via the phone browser instead, it doesn't make shopping experience any easier....
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I think its weird that the Amazon Store app is not compatible with the Nexus 7.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android
*Requires Android OS 2.0 & up and rear facing camera.
I'm pretty sure it will work on the tablet if you install the .ipk file.
I got it on mine no problems. I made a back up of the app and installed it
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Enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/anywhere/sms/android/178-1612135-9191748
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Umm, that is just the phone app. I have already side loaded it onto my N7, but the interface is far from tablet optimized. Hence the "tablet" Amazon app.
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Umm, that is just the phone app. I have already side loaded it onto my N7, but the interface is far from tablet optimized. Hence the "tablet" Amazon app.
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Umm, ya. There isnt a tablet amazon app. I doubt they will make one ether. Why would they? The current one works fine. Plus they have their own tablets with all of their great services integrated and optimized. Really, if you want the best amazon apps buy a fire. End of story.
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The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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What he said. Amazon knows how many Nexus 7s have been sold, I would think they would want me using their app to make purchases from them.
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mentose457 said:
Umm, ya. There isnt a tablet amazon app. I doubt they will make one ether.
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There also isn't a phone app available for the N7. I could buy a Fire to make purchases, or I could just shop at Wal-Mart. End of story.
I expect Besos thinks bigger than that. He must have his reasons. I guess.
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How do I get the apk from amazon.com??
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why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
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Yes, there are two different apps being talked about BUT to respond to the above comment... the Amazon AppStore has a free app every day. Most days it is a crappy game but a couple times a month, they have something good on there for free. It is worth it to check daily for a good deal.
like google gave you on the n7?
Unfortunately no. I was hoping they would do that again, but it appears that was just with the Nexus 7.
No credit is given, but you do get the first Ice Age movie from Google Play Movies.
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SysAdmNj said:
like google gave you on the n7?
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The $25 Credit that came with the Nexus 7 was intended to help promote Google Play and get you started using the service.
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The $25 Credit that came with the Nexus 7 was intended to help promote Google Play and get you started using the service.
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And the same should be done for the n10 for new users.
KlipperKyle said:
No credit is given, but you do get the first Ice Age movie from Google Play Movies.
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Where did you see this?? I never noticed this so i went to look for it. Whenever I look up ice age on play movies it comes up at £7.99!
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Blehdesu said:
Where did you see this?? I never noticed this so i went to look for it. Whenever I look up ice age on play movies it comes up at £7.99!
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Maybe it was only in certain countries (I'm in the US.). I can imagine these types of deals with the movie industry are quite complicated.
I opened the built-in Movies app. It showed up on the top under My Movies.
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I'm in the UK and the Ice Age movie is listed under "my movies" could be a regional rights thing as to whether or not you get access to it.
Pity about the $25, I think that's finished for the N7 as well as the N10 now.
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Yeah, the Play Store credit was only on the Nexus 7 and ended on 30 September 2012.
I also did get Ice Age free with the N10.
Blehdesu said:
Where did you see this?? I never noticed this so i went to look for it. Whenever I look up ice age on play movies it comes up at £7.99!
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Everyone that buys a Nexus 10, got a free ice age movie, some books in play books, and some cds in google music.
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Everyone that buys a Nexus 10, got a free ice age movie, some books in play books, and some cds in google music.
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Was it a good selection at least?
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SysAdmNj said:
And the same should be done for the n10 for new users.
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As nice as that would have been, it wasn't just to familiarize new users with the service. It was to get them started on the habit of spending money in the store. Google Play was still only a couple of months old when the N7 came out. Including gift cards with the (then) latest Nexus device just made sense in promoting the service.
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Hey guys,
Had my nexus a few months now and loving it.
Also have a HTC One X+ as my work phone.
Today I went to update an app on the HTC One and it received the new Google Play store?
I would have thought that the nexus 4 would have been the first phone to receive this update.
Anyone else have it (officially)? I'm in Australia, but I wouldn't think that it matters since the One X+ received it?
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ASavva said:
Hey guys,
Had my nexus a few months now and loving it.
Also have a HTC One X+ as my work phone.
Today I went to update an app on the HTC One and it received the new Google Play store?
I would have thought that the nexus 4 would have been the first phone to receive this update.
Anyone else have it (officially)? I'm in Australia, but I wouldn't think that it matters since the One X+ received it?
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Hmm my Nexus 4 just got updated to new Play Store as well. Not sure if the fact it is CM10.1 affects it or not.... Singapore here anyway...
I'm also in Australian and just checked my N4 after your post to find I got the google play update today also. Have been waiting ages for that.
Yeah? I just thought that it was strange that Google didn't update their own devices before others.
Although it could just be a whole play store update regardless of device manufacturer.
P.s- I personally think that it looks like a bit of a downgrade? Very plain
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I got my update yesterday and I can't get rid of it if I install the update it just reinstalls itself.
Google have taken all the bad from the old version and enhanced it, it's now 'super' jerky instead of a little. Then all the good from the old version has been thrown out and replaced with giant icons letting you see only 4-6 apps at a time. Google never learn.
Hold on to the older version for as long as you can.
What version yall have?
NEXUS⁴
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What version yall have?
NEXUS⁴
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4.0.27
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4.0.27
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Oh that been released automatically on my n4
NEXUS⁴
I personally enjoy the new look. It's smoother and looks cleaner. The previous look was way too busy.
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I have a feeling that we might see a revert back to the old (good) play store when this is dispersed in majority
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got updated after a reboot
ASavva said:
I have a feeling that we might see a revert back to the old (good) play store when this is dispersed in majority
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Google would never do that. If there are issues they will fix them and continue rolling it out. Play Store updates can take a long time to roll out and seemingly random (not based on hardware being used).
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Google would never do that. If there are issues they will fix them and continue rolling it out. Play Store updates can take a long time to roll out and seemingly random (not based on hardware being used).
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I'm not basing the fact on bugs or issues, just purely on the fact that it looks like a downgrade compared to the old one (old now).
The old one looked very nice, mature and pleasant on the eyes.
This new one looks like its been made for (possibly by) pre-schoolers. So simple and the complete opposite of intriguing.
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I think the play store is one of things that just gets sent out for update, I don't think the nexus has any priority over other device when it comes to it.
Is this the new Google play store you all talking about? If so then I've had this for over a two weeks.
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ASavva said:
Hey guys,
Had my nexus a few months now and loving it.
Also have a HTC One X+ as my work phone.
Today I went to update an app on the HTC One and it received the new Google Play store?
I would have thought that the nexus 4 would have been the first phone to receive this update.
Anyone else have it (officially)? I'm in Australia, but I wouldn't think that it matters since the One X+ received it?
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You talking about One X+.. My friend has last year's Xperia S and he got an update around 2 weeks back. Whereas I got mine 2 days back.
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You talking about One X+.. My friend has last year's Xperia S and he got an update around 2 weeks back. Whereas I got mine 2 days back.
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Got my update on 4/9
Nexus gets Android updates first not Play updates. With 1.5 million activations per day and all those devices carrying a Play Store, imagine how many
devices Google needs to update.
To reduce load on their servers, they update devices in batches.
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I'm not basing the fact on bugs or issues, just purely on the fact that it looks like a downgrade compared to the old one (old now).
The old one looked very nice, mature and pleasant on the eyes.
This new one looks like its been made for (possibly by) pre-schoolers. So simple and the complete opposite of intriguing.
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Hit the nail on the head i wonder why Google even rolled an update to Play. It looked far more sexy earlier making you want to click on featured apps. The new one sucks imo.
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The new play store looks like poo lol
Also it looks an awful lot like iTunes Store.
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First, hell has frozen over and MotoX on Verizon is first to get KitKat update:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...e-first-kitkat-update-and-its-starting-today/
Next, it appears that google wallet now works on verizon due to the HCE (host card emulation):
https://plus.google.com/107538503004482952974/posts/gGLCABEfS96
So, we should theoretically get all this soon on the maxx. Yay!
Wow. Still in denial.
That is fantastic news! I have been looking forward to start using Google Wallet... just need to find retailers that accept it.
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That is fantastic news! I have been looking forward to start using Google Wallet... just need to find retailers that accept it.
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Yeah, Best Buy is the only one that comes to mind.
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Yeah, Best Buy is the only one that comes to mind.
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We have pharmacy, gas stations, grocery stores, target, and fast food that accept it in my area. I've only tried it at kangaroos and wal-greens but it was weird paying with the nexus7.
Surprised at the lack of action in this thread. Has Android development and modding become dormant?
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jarrettv said:
We have pharmacy, gas stations, grocery stores, target, and fast food that accept it in my area. I've only tried it at kangaroos and wal-greens but it was weird paying with the nexus7.
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Yes.
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Surprised at the lack of action in this thread. Has Android development and modding become dormant?
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No. I thought the same thing coming from a Galaxy nexus to the razr maxx hd then to the droid maxx.
You have to realize this line of phones is only on one carrier. And for me, the phone just works. (with xposed framework of course).
But I would never dismiss the idea of needing more development.
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Excellent. Hope it works. I have the Maxx now but I did get Google wallet payment with NFC working on my galaxy nexus. Loved using it for vending machines at work, convenience stores, etc.
BTW the ISIS app says I can't use it because I'm rooted.
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I can't get the NFC for Wallet to work it finally installed from the play market but anytime it put it up to the reader ISIS app opens.
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I can't get the NFC for Wallet to work it finally installed from the play market but anytime it put it up to the reader ISIS app opens.
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Wont work until we have 4.4.x
Were still on 4.2.2 unless you are the first person to get the soak test download...
Well that makes sense of the thread title now.
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