How many of you plan NOT to mess with your Kindle Fire (root etc)? - Page 3

standman · 11-24-2011, 01:04 AM

I think I'm gunna stick it out. I havent ran into issues and I want it supported if I have issues. The last two tablet I have owned both went out of business.

Noah98 · 11-24-2011, 11:12 AM

Ok, I guess I should change my vote. My wife asked me if she could get the android market, and I took the rooting plunge. My first attempt almost ended in disaster and frustration, but my second attempt (on a different computer) worked without issue.

I rooted, installed the Market, installed an alternate launcher from the Amazon App Store (Go Launcher was removed, but Claystone was there), signed in to google, and promptly unrooted.

Everything is running fine, and she is sticking with the default KF launcher, and only switching over to Claystone for Market access.

MarkY · 11-24-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Noah98

I rooted, installed the Market, installed an alternate launcher from the Amazon App Store (Go Launcher was removed, but Claystone was there), signed in to google, and promptly unrooted.

Two questions.....
- Have you checked to see if you can stream video from Amazon since you have un-rooted?

- What root procedure did you use?

I'm thinking of doing this for the very reason you have.

Noah98 · 11-24-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkY

Two questions.....
- Have you checked to see if you can stream video from Amazon since you have un-rooted?

- What root procedure did you use?

I'm thinking of doing this for the very reason you have.

Yes, I checked video when it was rooted (not working) and after unrooting (working great).

I followed the root procedure posted on kindlefirewire.com

robertc88 · 11-24-2011, 01:35 PM

I plan to buy one in the near future. I didn't root when I owned the NC for a short time and I never messed with my SGT so......

Merischino · 11-25-2011, 01:08 AM

I managed to install several alternate markets (Gerhard, 1mobile, Soc.io mall, others recommended on the apps thread) without having to root the fire. They work, i have access to thousands of free apps i can easily uninstall if they don't work properly, and the really great thing is 1mobile sends you the automatic update notifications for all your sideloaded apps.

I literally haven't found a need to root it. I have spent no less time in man hours on customizing my experience this first week than i did/do every time i update my ios on my Iphone, but the really FABULOUS thing is not having to rip apart the fabric of the os just to have some access to needs/choices the stock os has not addressed yet. Its basically given me the option to exercise my right to "vote" on what i think amazon should address in their update spanning process.

74Cuda · 11-26-2011, 01:10 PM

I am not going to root mine. I really don't see any point to it. I think there are going to be software updates that will take care of most things and I know there will be more apps available in the future.

lear2003 · 11-26-2011, 03:19 PM

can anybody help me, i am using a kindle fire in the UK so i don't have access to amazon appstore, i read talk of side loading can someone please help a newbee by explaining what to do to get android apps.

Blossom · 11-26-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lear2003

can anybody help me, i am using a kindle fire in the UK so i don't have access to amazon appstore, i read talk of side loading can someone please help a newbee by explaining what to do to get android apps.

See this thread here for lots of tutorials and tips, including how to sideload apps. This thread has links to places that have the apps for download straight to your PC.

lear2003 · 11-26-2011, 03:29 PM

thank you Blossom x

MarkY · 11-26-2011, 04:14 PM

The reason I'm thinking of rooting is to use AdFree. I'm not a fan of ads showing up in some applications.

ectoplasm · 11-26-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 74Cuda

I am not going to root mine. I really don't see any point to it. I think there are going to be software updates that will take care of most things and I know there will be more apps available in the future.

Of course one would need a reason to root. It would be silly to go through the process without having a specific objective that required rooting.

One common objective is to install the Android Market, and thus gain access to all the apps available for Android. There are many other reasons. If these are not compelling, which I can understand they may not be to some people, then there is no reason at all to root.

DustyDisks · 11-26-2011, 04:33 PM

For most, this wise old saying fits! "If it ain't broke, dont fix it"

greencat · 11-27-2011, 03:07 AM

I probably won't root mine for a while - if at all. Even as a non-US user it seems useful enough. I can transfer all kinds of books via Calibre and installing non-Amazon app store apps seems simple enough.

lear2003 · 11-29-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by greencat

I probably won't root mine for a while - if at all. Even as a non-US user it seems useful enough. I can transfer all kinds of books via Calibre and installing non-Amazon app store apps seems simple enough.

Greencat, installing non amazon app store apps seems simple enough, i live in the UK and i've spent 5 days trying perhaps you could help.

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11-25-2011, 01:08 AM	#36
Merischino Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 7910 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: somewhere south of the mason dixon line Device: iPhone 3gs, Kindle Fire	I managed to install several alternate markets (Gerhard, 1mobile, Soc.io mall, others recommended on the apps thread) without having to root the fire. They work, i have access to thousands of free apps i can easily uninstall if they don't work properly, and the really great thing is 1mobile sends you the automatic update notifications for all your sideloaded apps. I literally haven't found a need to root it. I have spent no less time in man hours on customizing my experience this first week than i did/do every time i update my ios on my Iphone, but the really FABULOUS thing is not having to rip apart the fabric of the os just to have some access to needs/choices the stock os has not addressed yet. Its basically given me the option to exercise my right to "vote" on what i think amazon should address in their update spanning process. __________________ M- Kindle Fire, iPhone 3 GS George R. R. Martin's A Dance With Dragons; Carl Hiaason's Chomp; Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games; John H. Miller & Scott E. Page Complex Adaptive Systems; Lambertson & Page Tipping Points; Scott E. Page The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools & Societies

11-26-2011, 04:33 PM	#43
DustyDisks Want sum bacon? Posts: 474 Karma: 1596586 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gladewater, Texas Device: K3+3g/KFHD 7"/Nexus 7	For most, this wise old saying fits! "If it ain't broke, dont fix it" __________________ Charles

11-27-2011, 03:07 AM	#44
greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	I probably won't root mine for a while - if at all. Even as a non-US user it seems useful enough. I can transfer all kinds of books via Calibre and installing non-Amazon app store apps seems simple enough. __________________ PS. Get the latest free books for Kindle from Amazon and Smashwords. See also my guide to getting free books for Kindle. Also available in UK and Germany.

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11-24-2011, 01:04 AM	#31
standman Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 500422 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Pocket Edge, Kindle Fire, HTC Evo	I think I'm gunna stick it out. I havent ran into issues and I want it supported if I have issues. The last two tablet I have owned both went out of business.

11-24-2011, 11:12 AM	#32
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	Ok, I guess I should change my vote. My wife asked me if she could get the android market, and I took the rooting plunge. My first attempt almost ended in disaster and frustration, but my second attempt (on a different computer) worked without issue. I rooted, installed the Market, installed an alternate launcher from the Amazon App Store (Go Launcher was removed, but Claystone was there), signed in to google, and promptly unrooted. Everything is running fine, and she is sticking with the default KF launcher, and only switching over to Claystone for Market access.

11-24-2011, 01:35 PM	#35
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 504 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	I plan to buy one in the near future. I didn't root when I owned the NC for a short time and I never messed with my SGT so......

11-26-2011, 01:10 PM	#37
74Cuda MaxPuppy Rules Posts: 17,653 Karma: 21024398 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NW Oregon Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Acer A200	I am not going to root mine. I really don't see any point to it. I think there are going to be software updates that will take care of most things and I know there will be more apps available in the future.

11-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#38
lear2003 htdtfbufuubfyipeeeeee Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: staffordshire, UK Device: kindle fire	can anybody help me, i am using a kindle fire in the UK so i don't have access to amazon appstore, i read talk of side loading can someone please help a newbee by explaining what to do to get android apps.

11-26-2011, 03:29 PM	#40
lear2003 htdtfbufuubfyipeeeeee Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: staffordshire, UK Device: kindle fire	thank you Blossom x

11-26-2011, 04:14 PM	#41
MarkY Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle Fire	The reason I'm thinking of rooting is to use AdFree. I'm not a fan of ads showing up in some applications.

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