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[VIDEO REVIEW] First Look at the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet

In this video, I go over the camera, video playback, audio books, and a few other fun items.
Before you ask....
Yes, I loaded apk files on here that you would not normally be able to get from Amazon's Appstore. Most worked with no problems.

Nice review... the best that I have seen so far (inc the Verge etc)

Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference.

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Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference. Have you tried side loading the Play Store APK?[/QUOTE
The Play Store requires files to be manually placed into the /system/app folder and the permissions to be changed. That requires root. All of the other apps were either grabbed from my Nexus 7, or found elsewhere. I downloaded ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore, and used it to install the apks.
No PAID apps were harmed in the making of this video.
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reverendkjr said:
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference. Have you tried side loading the Play Store APK?[/QUOTE
The Play Store requires files to be manually placed into the /system/app folder and the permissions to be changed. That requires root. All of the other apps were either grabbed from my Nexus 7, or found elsewhere. I downloaded ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore, and used it to install the apks.
No PAID apps were harmed in the making of this video.
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Ok, thanks for the reply. Im still sold. Ill most likely be picking one up at Best Buy today. Thanks again.
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Can you side load a paid app you got from the play store and still pass the licence check?
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Thanks for the great review !
The two apps I'm most interested in getting to work on a Kindle Fire HD are Google Maps and Google Now. I know there's no gps but I assume there is some kind of wifi based location ability ? Or just tell Google Maps where I am.
I figure maps shouldn't be too hard, what do you think ? I guess Google Now might require rooting though, is that the case ?

The device itself is pretty sick. But it's still stuck in Amazon's crappy software. It's like putting rims and ground effects on a Pinto; either way, it's still a Pinto.

Thanks for the review - I would like to see how the ComiXology app works but the fact that sideloading works takes a great load off my mind.
I'm definitely going to save up for the 8.9".

semifast said:
Thanks for the great review !
The two apps I'm most interested in getting to work on a Kindle Fire HD are Google Maps and Google Now. I know there's no gps but I assume there is some kind of wifi based location ability ? Or just tell Google Maps where I am.
I figure maps shouldn't be too hard, what do you think ? I guess Google Now might require rooting though, is that the case ?
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None of the Google Apps are going to work until we get root.
Be patient.

Can you tell me if Apex works if you just install the apk?

How did you get the camera launcher? Thanks

Gam3r 4 Life said:
How did you get the camera launcher? Thanks
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I obtained a camera app from the Play Store on another device, then I took the apk and installed it on my KFHD.

Crunchyroll Ouya App

I'm not sure if this is the section to ask under but here goes nothing.
The ouya store version of the crunchyroll app supports HD streaming but the Google play store version of the app does not. I was wondering if it was possible to back up the ouya version and install it on another android device. For example the asus transformer which uses the same tegra 3 chip as the ouya. Or just any phone or tablet since ouya just runs a skinned version of android.

Kairoku said:
I'm not sure if this is the section to ask under but here goes nothing.
The ouya store version of the crunchyroll app supports HD streaming but the Google play store version of the app does not. I was wondering if it was possible to back up the ouya version and install it on another android device. For example the asus transformer which uses the same tegra 3 chip as the ouya. Or just any phone or tablet since ouya just runs a skinned version of android.
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I think so. Titanium backup for example.

Alright. I guess the next step is, would any one be willing to try. I don't actually own an ouya.

https://app.box.com/s/81qqbu4ardsotuabx7cm
@Kairoku it installed on my phone fine, I didn't go as far as signing in to the service though. Let me know if it works fully for you?
P.S. it was in mnt/asec and I just sent it to Box from ES file explorer.

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https://app.box.com/s/81qqbu4ardsotuabx7cm
@Kairoku it installed on my phone fine, I didn't go as far as signing in to the service though. Let me know if it works fully for you?
P.S. it was in mnt/asec and I just sent it to Box from ES file explorer.
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Thanks, I it works just fine but doesn't seem to load videos in HD. There must be more to this then they are letting on.

Kairoku said:
Thanks, I it works just fine but doesn't seem to load videos in HD. There must be more to this then they are letting on.
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I am not at home right now to check, but I am pretty sure there were a couple files in the same folder with apk. Will upload them and post a link when I can.

adfurgerson said:
I am not at home right now to check, but I am pretty sure there were a couple files in the same folder with apk. Will upload them and post a link when I can.
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Alright, Thanks a lot!

According to Crunchyroll staff, it is the same app on OUYA and Android, and it just runs in tablet mode on the OUYA. It seems like I remember reading that HD in phone mode is not supported yet. It could be that it doesn't correctly detect HD support on all tablets, either.

Damn, well it was worth a shot. I'm so damn tired of waiting for HD support.

Kairoku said:
Alright, Thanks a lot!
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There were two empty folders, one named lib the other was lost and found.

Wired Magazine APK Request

I recently purchased a Nexus 7, which I understand to have the same resolution as a Kindle Fire HD 8.9". I used to be able to run the Wired APK from the Amazon app store, but the old version of the APK that I have force closes on my Nexus 7. Would someone be willing to download the Wired app from the Amazon App Store on to their Fire HD (I don't believe the specific size model matters), and upload or email me the APK so I can sideload it?
I can't download the app directly since I have a different device, and the app is only listed as compatible with Kindle Fire and Nook HD models.
Thanks in advance!

up! i need it too, thank you

Nobody?? On a rooted Kindle Fire, this would have to take, what... all of five minutes? Maybe ten?
We aren't the first to ask for this, there are a lot of people out there who would really appreciate having the APK to at least give a shot!

Amazon Underground install fails

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

n1gh7mar3 said:
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.

How is everyone watching the 2016 Rio Olympics on the Nvidia Shield?

How is everyone watching the 2016 Rio Olympics on the Nvidia Shield? Is it possible to watch the whole thing in 1080p?

NBC sports has an app for the olympics that i have on my Amazon firestick....i managed to find an apk that installs/works on the shield. Trouble is controlling the app, none of my remotes work, neither does the controller....lucky for me, my trusty old logitech k400 keyboard works just fine with it! Great app....TONS of coverage to choose from.

foomanjackel said:
NBC sports has an app for the olympics that i have on my Amazon firestick....i managed to find an apk that installs/works on the shield. Trouble is controlling the app, none of my remotes work, neither does the controller....lucky for me, my trusty old logitech k400 keyboard works just fine with it! Great app....TONS of coverage to choose from.
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Could you upload apk plz!? I tried side loading regular android apk but it would just force close
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slothdabski said:
Could you upload apk plz!? I tried side loading regular android apk but it would just force close
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tried, but says file too large (34.5mb)

foomanjackel said:
tried, but says file too large (34.5mb)
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Can you share via Dropbox or google drive please.

Ladies/Gents, figured I'd check XDA to see if anyone had success finding a reputable NBC Sports Live Extra APK. I found many, but saw this one here (https://appraw.com/apk/nbc-sports-live-extra-apk-download-2dkxb). Is that the one you're using? If not, can you please provide a link to the one you are using or PM me? Gracias!

I am using SlingTv works great

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Ladies/Gents, figured I'd check XDA to see if anyone had success finding a reputable NBC Sports Live Extra APK. I found many, but saw this one here (https://appraw.com/apk/nbc-sports-live-extra-apk-download-2dkxb). Is that the one you're using? If not, can you please provide a link to the one you are using or PM me? Gracias!
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sorry....wasn't sure if posting links was allowed, so thats why i did not provide one.
yes that is the same version i am using. not the site that i got it from, but thats the app! i was able to sideload it and install without a problem. it has crashed/fc a few times on me, but for the most part it works just fine. the app opens in portrait mode most of the time...but once you click on an event to view it, it switches to landscape and plays in fullscreen. not sure if its 1080p, but looks good to me (720p maybe?).
as i stated earlier....only thing that works to control it for me is a wireless keyboard w/trackpad. to scroll up/down through the list of events, i have to use two-finger swipe on the trackpad....arrows don't seem to work.

I thought I had notification setup for this subscribed thread, but apparently I did not! Thanks for replying as I have been using that same app and experiencing the same thing. So far so good!
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Kodi + Phoenix gives me some good streams from my country + Tvheadend DVB-T on my shield with HDHomerun.