New Kindle FIRE HD7 is for my son but figured I'd share in case anyone wasn't already aware, worth checking out.
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2012/12/amazon-appstore-offering-15-free-apps-today/
Google Play vs Amazon Appstore
Thank you for the information, we will pass it on to our Kindle customers.
It would be an interesting A>B to see how Amazon App Store competes with Google Play. Is Amazon trying to be a little more competitive?
This would be nice since Amazon truly has a great product.
no longer
This deal was supposed to go till the 31st. I just checked and the apps are back up to full price. However Let's Break Stuff (game) is free today.
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3
bbanghyung said:
This deal was supposed to go till the 31st. I just checked and the apps are back up to full price. However Let's Break Stuff (game) is free today.
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bbanghyung,
Bummer. Maybe Google Play Store offers more for free? I have this installed
on our Kindle and find Google Play to be very aggressive. Lot's of free
games.
Yeah, I'm loving google play.
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Amazon Appstore- Peggle Game for Android Phones/Tablets for FREE **HOT**
Master 55 levels and 75 Grand Master challenges / Discover your powers and develop precision in Adventure mode / Pick your level in Quick Play or Challenge mode, or take on your friends and family in Duel Mode /
Click Here and add to cart for FREE
Note: Amazon.com changes price frequently so deal may expire at any time. Please refer to post time to see when deal was posted. Check compatibility with Android phones to run this game.
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?
is it true this can't access the general android market?
i trust xda will be able to add the normal market to it
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is it true this can't access the general android market?
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The Amazon Appstore developers pay no fee for the first year, and have no restrictions regarding their locations (as the Android Market imposes). So, I can easily imagine that many people will want to have their apps listed there. I guess you can check today, how many apps are there that you can find on the Android Market but are not on the Amazon Appstore. Actually, I know of several examples of the opposite.
I know quite a few apps I use regularly that are not available in Amazon Appstore, Dolphin HD comes to mind immediately.
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Yeah, that's the downside to having such a customized version of the OS - it's not receiving official Google certification.
The Amazon app store is growing, and if the Kindle Fire sells well enough, which it should, more developers will be inclined to submit their apps.
I just hope amazon improves the app store experience, it's still miles behind Googe's, which isn't so great itself.
I recall reading something a while back that if one uninstalls the Amazon Apps Store from your device, the apps you downloaded from Amazon Apps Store cease to function until you reinstall the Amazon App Store applet.
Urban legend? Sounds a bit hinky but disturbing if true.
I use the amazon app store on my HTC desire.
I'll uninstall and let you know tomorrow what happens with all the apps from Amazon APp Store.
But regardless, I would still keep the Amazon App Store because it gives you one free app every day.
skeeterpro said:
I recall reading something a while back that if one uninstalls the Amazon Apps Store from your device, the apps you downloaded from Amazon Apps Store cease to function until you reinstall the Amazon App Store applet.
Urban legend? Sounds a bit hinky but disturbing if true.
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Completely true. I discovered it by accident when I deleted the App Store app, then tried to play my 'free app of the day' copy of Angry Birds Rio a few days later. No dice! Worked fine again once I reinstalled Amazon App Store, however.
Can also confirm: any amazon app store apps must have the amazon app store present on the device to work. Kind of a pain in the butt to be honest but hey, it's their store they can impose those restrictions.
When submitting app to Amazon Appstore you can choose to use DRM they provide - that might be the reason for this requirement. Apps that don't use DRM will probably work without the Amazon Appstore on device. (but I might be wrong)
i dont know why i need 3 office suite apps but if amazon keeps offering free apps for them ill take them. in doing research on these prices. the prices we see are "sale" prices which come too $45 if you got all 3. but its more like $65-$70 if you were to pay full retail on these apps. in all amazon gave me almost $400 in free apps since its start.
Edit: the app today is just the key and you dont not need to download the full/main app from amazon you download from android market and it will work.
I concur
Has anyone seen John Connor?
I think they're buying downloads and reviews to prep the Amazon market in time for Kindle Fire users.
We win whatever they're doing!
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Not sure why they're offering them, but I'll snatch them up.
Anyway, I need to accumulate 10 posts to become active in the dev. forum, so I'm just going to say Hi in a bunch.
Hi, everyone. I've been on AC for a while, but need to get more active here.
Google is celebrating 25 billion downloads today with 25 cent apps... Just thought I would share.
http://phandroid.com/2012/09/26/google-play-passes-25-billion-downloads-landmark-celebrates-with-25-apps-and-more/
Here are todays 25 cent apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_celebrate_25_billion?feature=banner#?t=W10.
Excellent idea by Google, and already grabbed "Angry Birds Space" this morning.
Hoping we get more "Apps" since most that I've seen on sale is games...
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3 of the apps are at least productivity apps and 1 is a live wall paper app. Google usually refreshes the list with these sales and throws a few repeats in there. At least some of the games look good - they usually aren't all terrible.
Morphling27 said:
3 of the apps are at least productivity apps and 1 is a live wall paper app. Google usually refreshes the list with these sales and throws a few repeats in there. At least some of the games look good - they usually aren't all terrible.
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Hopefully some pretty good ones to come. I think it will be going on for the next 5 days.
I have a feeling that this is Google's way of fighting amazon
Three of the apps today were previously free Amazon apps
I am glad to pay a quarter and get rid of the amazon app store apk and having to be on wifi or data network to use my "Free" apps
If the next days have more free Amazon apps, I will buy them as well, and feel it really is google vs amazon
i don't like the amazon webstore either.mostly the apps are a tiny bit cheaper but the store itself is really slow and overloaded.
I'm rebuying a few office apps that I got for free on amazon app store. Even having them for free doesn't make them worth having that battery hog installed.
Mgamerz said:
I'm rebuying a few office apps that I got for free on amazon app store. Even having them for free doesn't make them worth having that battery hog installed.
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I've done lots of stuff with Android devices, but I was never inclined to install the Amazon market. Is it really that big of a pile of steaming dog crap?
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I've done lots of stuff with Android devices, but I was never inclined to install the Amazon market. Is it really that big of a pile of steaming dog crap?
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Definitely worse than installing Amazon music downloader on the PC...
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Do the apps rotate or are these going to be the same ones for 5 days?
Mgamerz said:
Do the apps rotate or are these going to be the same ones for 5 days?
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New apps out now...
NM.............Noob moment!
Mgamerz said:
Do the apps rotate or are these going to be the same ones for 5 days?
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Apps do rotate each day, although IMO it was kinda disappointing today.
I'll be keeping an eye on this each day, and will definitely be reporting anything here anything that I'd personally recommend.
Here to hoping that tomorrow's selection is a little better...
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Nice. This time, there are some apps for me :laugh:
Hi,
i was trying to install amazon underground on my shield tv several times, but installation always fails.
Got the app directly from amzon webpage, downloaded it and installed it. Installation process starts, but ends soon with a message, that installation fails.
Can anyone help me?
thanks in advance
Enable unknown sources from security settings...
remove any other amazon apps currently installed. This include amazon app store as well as amazon vod
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remove any other amazon apps currently installed. This include amazon app store as well as amazon vod
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Hi, removing other amazon apps helped, i finally got underground store working.
Before I had Prime Video Launcher with Amazon VOD running. If I now try to install the Prime Video Launcher including Amazon VOD, I get an error for Amazon VOD.
Is it not possible to run both?
Thanks
gazzle said:
Hi, removing other amazon apps helped, i finally got underground store working.
Before I had Prime Video Launcher with Amazon VOD running. If I now try to install the Prime Video Launcher including Amazon VOD, I get an error for Amazon VOD.
Is it not possible to run both?
Thanks
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From what I've tested... No. Is there a reason why you need the app store?
n1gh7mar3 said:
From what I've tested... No. Is there a reason why you need the app store?
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I wanted to install the app store to install underground games.
n1gh7mar3 said:
From what I've tested... No. Is there a reason why you need the app store?
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Some games are free and cost you money on Google.
E.g. Beach Buggy Blitz. Free on both but the Amazon version is fully loaded with split screen 2-4 players and all levels.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic $9.99 on Goolge Play. $0 on AU.
Riptide GP2. Google $2.99. Amazon $0.
Don't get me wrong I love Google and dislike the Amazon Ecosystem but...
How do you run Amazon instant video I can't get it too show all content and it tells me to install something but fails so I click later to bring me to menu of the instant video
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I believe all I did was was install it from here.
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-com-Amazon-Video/dp/B00N28818A
gazzle said:
If I now try to install the Prime Video Launcher including Amazon VOD, I get an error for Amazon VOD.
Is it not possible to run both?
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It is, you can have a look here.
Otherwise, on my side using the StockRestyle ROM, I managed to have both using the version 2.0.45.1210 of Instant Video. Important: I installed both of them first, and only then launched them one after the other.
The links were removed?
Why does amazon get to remove links from this forum? Can you link to a forum that doesn't have such stupid restrictions? All it was trying to do was help amazons services run better on this device. I guess that it would be in there interest for it not to work because then maybe you would buy one of their tablets instead... but to let them remove links? Seems really bad.