I acccidentally stumbled on a way to see all installed android apps from the kftv launcher. After towelrooting, mount your / as read-write in an adb shell. Download the generic amazon store apk from Google play for a regular android phone. While the file system is mounted read/write run
Adb install -r Amazonstore.apk (or whatever you named the download)
Voila now on the apps menu on the kftv launcher all of your android apps show as a grid, not just amazon firetv approves ones.
adb install cant find apk while in the shell for me. Even if file is in same directory or file path is specified
After mounting rw, exit the adb shell and run the next command from wherever you ran adb in the first place .... Maybe it would be a good idea to run an adb pull on the old amazon market apk to make a backup before doing this
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Then don't install from shell. He never said you had to, just mount from shell.
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He also never said anything about exiting the shell lol. Anyways adb install is working now but none of my apps are showing? Also, was it supposed to overwrite the default app store because it didnt?
Is this the apk you guys are installing - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android
Yep, thats the correct one. Grid view is ok, would def prefer a regular launcher though. It also appears to make the games section not display anything.
can someone clarify what apk you guys are installing?
As far as I know, the amazon app store apk is only available on amazon's site for sideloading. Only apps I find on google play strore from amazon is shopping apps.
I'm not sure where I got it from, you can try the one from Amazon's site for generic android. Just the amazon app store.
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Luxferro said:
can someone clarify what apk you guys are installing?
As far as I know, the amazon app store apk is only available on amazon's site for sideloading. Only apps I find on google play strore from amazon is shopping apps.
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Yea the one in the playstore isnt the right apk. Betting this is the one needed - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android
alwaysbless said:
Yea the one in the playstore isnt the right apk. Betting this is the one needed - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android
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Isn't your sentence a contradiction?
troby86 said:
Then don't install from shell. He never said you had to, just mount from shell.
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Time to let it go buddy. Were past that now.
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Luxferro said:
Isn't your sentence a contradiction?
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Yea, think I copied wrong link lol.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android
Be aware though people grid view is OK it looks like an app drawer from an old phone or something, would def prefer a regular launchers app tray. It also appears to make the games section not display anything.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android
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Not on my PC, takes me to app store
Anyway, I've figured out which app on the firetv is the app store: /system/app/AmazonApps_420003810.apk
I got it working correctly using the app store apk download from amazons site: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android
Luxferro said:
Not on my PC, takes me to app store
Anyway, I've figured out which app on the firetv is the app store: /system/app/AmazonApps_420003810.apk
I got it working correctly using the app store apk download from amazons site: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android
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Yea I corrected the link my bad. What do you think though? Im not really feeling it, I already reverted to the original lol. I guess I would just prefer if im still going to use the default amazon launcher to have them added to the scroll bar where the other apps are.
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Yea I corrected the link my bad. What do you think though? Im not really feeling it, I already reverted to the original lol. I guess I would just prefer if im still going to use the default amazon launcher to have them added to the scroll bar where the other apps are.
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It's different. I guess it's pretty similar to having the 3rd party launcher (fired tv launcher) built into the stock one.
I played around with the idea in my head of adding an extra carousel row in the apps section to display all the apps. I'll see what I can do about it.
EDIT: So it looks like I was able to add an extra row at the bottom. Right now it's just showing the default app list, but I'm going to try to get it to be the first row, and then see about showing the sideloaded apps.
No RW needed.
I just did this, and forgot to mount as rw first and it worked just fine.
Works - Screenshot link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzjrk8xpyyigli3/2014_06_21_12.59.47.png
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Works - Screenshot link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzjrk8xpyyigli3/2014_06_21_12.59.47.png
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just to make a note, this totally borks all the ftv amazon video and app store stuff, not that bad if you use the play store exclusively.
nhumber said:
just to make a note, this totally borks all the ftv amazon video and app store stuff, not that bad if you use the play store exclusively.
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Yeah, I'm not a fan of the look of this myself, especially since I made xbmc my launcher... So many people were wishing for something like this though that I figured it was worth sharing.
wolfchimneyrock said:
Yeah, I'm not a fan of the look of this myself, especially since I made xbmc my launcher... So many people were wishing for something like this though that I figured it was worth sharing.
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Yeah - same here. It's easy enough to undo.
carbanm said:
I just did this, and forgot to mount as rw first and it worked just fine.
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Sweet, I just assumed rw was required since this is over-writing a system app.
Related
The Fancy Widget Pro app is free today at the Amazon app store!
Fancy Widget Pro - Amazon App Store
whats the app to remove market restrictions? I'm in Aus and can't find the amazon app store
I believe at the moment you need sideloading, which I got by rooting with GingerBlur and then GreyBlur.
GingerBlur
GreyBlur
CaelanT said:
The Fancy Widget Pro app is free today at the Amazon app store!
Fancy Widget Pro - Amazon App Store
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Thanks for the info... Is this better than beautiful widgets in your opinion?
I haven't tried BW. I posted this because I know a lot of people like FW, and FW Pro being free today is nice. You've got nothing to lose by trying it..............it's free!
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whats the app to remove market restrictions? I'm in Aus and can't find the amazon app store
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I don't think there is one. I saw this thread awhile back, but not sure if it works or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003598
ricethief said:
I don't think there is one. I saw this thread awhile back, but not sure if it works or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003598
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Run superoneclick enable market apps. Or do it manually using root explorer
I was about to post this, never used FW personally but i will take free apps that I might use someday
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Ignore
I'm GreyBlured!
So much easier just to get sideload wondermachine and sideload amazon app store and when you download the program, you will get the security error.
Then plug up your atrix to your PC, grab the file and transfer it to your PC. Then run sideload wonder and it will put it on your atrix.
Been doing this daily and takes about 30 seconds to complete the whole process...
David
bandityo said:
So much easier just to get sideload wondermachine and sideload amazon app store and when you download the program, you will get the security error.
Then plug up your atrix to your PC, grab the file and transfer it to your PC. Then run sideload wonder and it will put it on your atrix.
Been doing this daily and takes about 30 seconds to complete the whole process...
David
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Much easier to just install right from the Amazon app itself. Don't need a PC.
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not talking about the amazon app...but when youdownload from the amazon market, it wont install...thus the sideloadwonder machine makes that part easy.
David
The app isn't working for me. What am I doing wrong?
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bandityo said:
not talking about the amazon app...but when youdownload from the amazon market, it wont install...thus the sideloadwonder machine makes that part easy.
David
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Installs fine with root and sideloading.
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You can sideload without rooting also...as I stated above.
david
I downloaded the Amazon app of the day to my phone.
When I tried to do the same thing with my TF...Amazon said my device wasn't compatible...
How do i find this app in my phone to drop box it to my TF? I tried looking in System/app and downloads and download...and couldn't find it.
Side load it, its an app not optimized for Honeycomb, but it will probably still load.
http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/amazon-mobile
I got the amazon app store loaded..,its the actual app that I can't get.
rpavich said:
I got the amazon app store loaded..,its the actual app that I can't get.
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buy them from your PC or phone...and then download it from the TF...
magicpork said:
buy them from your PC or phone...and then download it from the TF...
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Ahhh...thanks
Well, Im stumped again.
I downloaded the app on my phone but how do I get it to my TF? The appstore won't let me.
I think that I'm down to a manual transfer.... I don't know.
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Might be a dumb question to answer your dumb question but is your phone rooted? If you were able to install it to the phone, would using titanium backup work to copy the program off so you can restore it on the TF?
I just downloaded from the amazon app on my android phone, went on to the TF amazon app. Located my app via menu and the app should be rdy to download. No compatibility notice. Likewise, you can download from your PC, it'll say not compatible. Just go back into the TF amazon app and repeat.
rpavich said:
I downloaded the Amazon app of the day to my phone.
When I tried to do the same thing with my TF...Amazon said my device wasn't compatible...
How do i find this app in my phone to drop box it to my TF? I tried looking in System/app and downloads and download...and couldn't find it.
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I'm guessing you're talking about Peggle?
Buy it from amazon's website/phone.
Then open the Amazon app on your Transformer
press menu
select My apps
then in the list of apps, click install. It'll install and play fine even though it's not really supported (the tablet).
Ahh..thank you...I didn't think about the "my apps" part of it...that's great....I'll check it this morning
I know people are always looking for apk files to sideload on their KF specially Google apps. I've started a page where I have posted those common files. I'm also willing to add more upon request. Just leave a comment on the blog post page. This is for free apps only and is not meant to get around paid apps in anyway. http://androidcowboy.com/android-apk-files-download/
This is awesome!
THX :good:
I've downloaded and installed the Play store. When I open it, it gives me a popup informing me an account needs to be connected in order to use it. I click yes to set up my account, and the app shuts down. Any ideas?
scooter1979 said:
I've downloaded and installed the Play store. When I open it, it gives me a popup informing me an account needs to be connected in order to use it. I click yes to set up my account, and the app shuts down. Any ideas?
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You probably don't have Google framework installed. Use KFU (Kindle fire utility) to do that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889 Questions welcome.
Thanks Cowboy - useful stuff
I use Android Drawer since it has mostly All Free Apps, that are essential for Android Users. Its got over 50,000+ apps, only free though, no warez. I use it all the time for sideloading when I am at Stock, and most are update as soon as updates roll up.
www.AndroiDdrawer.com
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Hi, great thread. My daughter is getting a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I will be setting it up before the big day (well Santa obviously does that). I specifically want to add Google Play Music as I have just signed up for All Access, what additional APKs will I need to be able to sign in?
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Hi, great thread. My daughter is getting a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I will be setting it up before the big day (well Santa obviously does that). I specifically want to add Google Play Music as I have just signed up for All Access, what additional APKs will I need to be able to sign in?
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I think you'll need Google Play Services, and Google Play Framework if you're aren't rooting. Also, I am not sure but I think All Access is for Android 4.0+, but I am not sure though.
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I think you'll need Google Play Services, and Google Play Framework if you're aren't rooting. Also, I am not sure but I think All Access is for Android 4.0+, but I am not sure though.
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Oh right thanks, I'll check that out first.
Edit:: a quick search seems to indicate all access will be ok on GB, I'll try it anyway.
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thanks OP. need to update my apps.
dont know why suddenly it just got off the playstore.
disappeared.
googled up abit and i found this
https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/
I received an email from Google Play that AdAway was removed due to "Violation of section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement." Thus, it will never be available on Google Play again. Please switch to F-Droid, the open alternative to Google Play!
Allow app installs from 'unknown sources'
Download https://f-droid.org/FDroid.apk to your device
Install this apk
Open F-Droid and search for AdAway
AdAway
AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. It needs Android >= 2.1 and ROOT access.
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what's F-droid ? like playstore ? is it safe ?
Google Removes All Ad-Blocker Apps From Google Play Store
not sure.. there was a good one Adfree.. even thats gone..
something i found here
http://www.heavy.com/regions/2013/03/google-removes-ad-blocker-apps-from-google-play-store/
Google banned all apps that are blocking adverts from Play. Fck google!
Just found out the same by trying to install an ad blocker on my friend's phone.
I would say F-Droid is pretty safe, at least the AdAway author recommends it!
"Don't be evil?"
Rom Toolbox pro still does adblocking, though I'm not sure if it's as good as or better than Adaway or ABP were. Rom Toolbox Pro is absolutely worth the money for any root user anyway.
Google has also sent an email to jrummy, so even that will be taken down soon.
I got a copy a adaway, if anyone wants it lemme know.
Wtf is Google doing ?
Are they tracking users as well ?
ROM Toolbox includes an ad blocker.
Since Adaway is opensource I've compiled it and posted the latest version here.
its newer than what was in the play store.
Google!!
No one likes adverts and pop ups, Wtf!?
Please don't end up like Apple
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feartheanonymity said:
Google!!
No one likes adverts and pop ups, Wtf!?
Please don't end up like Apple
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Really? Nothing is stopping you from side loading apk's outside of the Play Store, and the adblock apps did break Google's TOS.
But you're right, no one likes ads, but how do you think devs earns money? By giving away their hard work for free? Nope.
If you don't like ads, then buy an ad-free version of the app or side load an adblocker and move on.
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Of course I'm all for supporting devs, and if am app is worth paying for I will pay for it.
Most of the ads are just crap and not related to other apps, just things like "increase your penis size by 10"
But rules are rules so i have to accept your comment and agree with you. Side loading apps is okay now n then, but can attract bogus apps so users should be cautious.
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Of course I'm all for supporting devs, and if am app is worth paying for I will pay for it.
Most of the ads are just crap and not related to other apps, just things like "increase your penis size by 10"
But rules are rules so i have to accept your comment and agree with you. Side loading apps is okay now n then, but can attract bogus apps so users should be cautious.
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Yup, that's just the way it is.
F Droid is a store ONLY for open source apps! So it is to be trusted
just got f-droid.
thank u all for your replies. hope this discussion stays healthy and perhaps in the future there can be some kind of win-win situation.
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Most of the ads are just crap and not related to other apps, just things like "increase your penis size by 10"
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Who would want a 20" penis?
tdodd said:
Who would want a 20" penis?
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Hahaha that's made my day :thumbup:
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If you have a rooted phone,
Search a adblock host file here on xda or in a rom you have somewhere and put it manualy with rootexplorer in
/System/etc
Replace the empty existed one
I have a lot of ad block host file on my sdcard and all my rooted phone have it and no ads come on my phone.
All apps on the store just replace/mirror your default host file with a updated one.
But I think it's better to do this manualy,because this host file is very sensistive for network and if you have a bad line in,then a virus or malware could pass.
Or
if it to strong,then you cannot surf on certain site or watch video.
To edit it,
just go on google dash and ads notifier panel,
and copy all network adress,then put them in your edited host file for block it
AW: AdAway
yani2000 said:
I would say F-Droid is pretty safe, at least the AdAway author recommends it!
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Think so too. Installed Fdroid.apk and AdAway, Avast said nothing after scanning the files.
I don't speak English, I speak bad English.
Thanks for sharing this
Have you ever wanted to get an awesome free app from Google Play on the HDX but you just don't have root? Well that is actually easier than you might think at first. I hope this will be useful, personally I use this trick a lot.
1.) Go to the google play store on the web and choose a free app (it only works with free apps)
2.) copy the URL and paste it in the search bar of the following website:
apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
3.) click generate download link.
4.) choose which app you want to download the apk with.
5.) then click open file, and then hit install.
6.) Play the game!
I use this trick to download stuff that isn't on the Amazon market but is free, like the Buzz launcher and other games. I hope this helped someone, and thanks.
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I think most of the xda users will know how to do similar things, but maybe there is a new guy out there who doesn't. like me half a year ago!
Good to know... I've been able to use 3rd party stores for everything I've needed so far
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Or download to phone..upload to box or soapbox..download install on kindle.
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holeshot77 said:
Or download to phone..upload to box or soapbox..download install on kindle.
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Cool, thanks man.Never thought of that, but I never had an advanced phone- no need. For my uses a nokia brick is good enough.
Or just sideload 1mobile market. no root needed for it to work just for the apps it cna download that need root just like normal playstore it has all the free apps that google play does. I assume its similar to those apk downloaders out there but just does it on the device and in an interface that works well and even allows searching and the like.