Kindle for Samsung launched in 90 countries - Page 4

copyrite · 04-20-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sirmaru

Then I uninstalled my Kindle for Android App.

You can't actually uninstall the Kindle for Android app. You're only uninstalling updates to the app. Go back and look in the Google Play store... it doesn't say INSTALL but OPEN, right?

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Originally Posted by sirmaru

One bug with this new Kindle for Samsung App is that it registers my Samsung Galaxy S5 TWICE at the Kindle site. That makes me appear to have 7 devices which is one over the 6 limit. Thus, I had to remove the two current eBooks I'm reading from my Kindle Fire HD 2012.

I tried deregistering one of those S5's but then both deleted. Then I re-installed the App again and it registered TWICE. If one doesn't disappear in a few days, I'll call Amazon Technical Support. I can reach them by using Mayday on my Kindle Fire HDX 2013.

This is why I presume there are two apps listed under Manage Your Devices, and I guess they aren't seen as two distinct apps, but really the same thing, it's just that one's branded, with different email addresses associated with each app.

Oh well, managed to get a free book out of it.

Froide · 04-20-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by copyrite

You can't actually uninstall the Kindle for Android app. You're only uninstalling updates to the app. Go back and look in the Google Play store... it doesn't say INSTALL but OPEN, right?

This is why I presume there are two apps listed under Manage Your Devices, and I guess they aren't seen as two distinct apps, but really the same thing, it's just that one's branded, and they both have different email addresses associated with them.

Got a free book out of it.

In my experience, the "Kindle app" (for Android, for Windows, and presumably for other platforms) is distinct from the "Kindle for Samsung app" (though they share libraries), and after installing and registering the "Kindle for Samsung app", the "Kindle app" can be deleted from the Samsung device without any negative repercussions. All my Kindle books purchased from Amazon.com plus the April Samsung (Kindle) Book Deal selection appear in my "Kindle for Samsung app" on my GS4 and in all the "Kindle apps" on my other devices.

sirmaru · 04-20-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by copyrite

You can't actually uninstall the Kindle for Android app. You're only uninstalling updates to the app. Go back and look in the Google Play store... it doesn't say INSTALL but OPEN, right?

This is why I presume there are two apps listed under Manage Your Devices, and I guess they aren't seen as two distinct apps, but really the same thing, it's just that one's branded, with different email addresses associated with each app.

Oh well, managed to get a free book out of it.

Do you have a solution to the double listing at Manage Your Kindles site? When I deregistered one, BOTH were deleted. Thus, neither represents the Kindle for Android App uninstalled before this one was installed.

Then with none registered at the Amazon site, I re-installed Kindle for Samsung and BOTH appeared again. I even tried to edit one's name to Duplicate and both got that name.

One has my email address and the other does not. It appears to be a registration bug inside the Kindle for Samsung App.

Most folks won't notice it since most don't have TWO Fires, TWO PW's and the Kindle for PC app. It doesn't really cause a problem since I was just compelled to remove the current two eBooks I'm currently reading from an older Kindle Fire - not being used at all anymore.

I'll wait 10 days and then call in the bug to Amazon Tech support. With millions of copies sold others will probably be calling it in before then.

copyrite · 04-20-2014, 04:05 PM

I tried to rename one of the apps listed under Manage Your Devices... and it renamed both the same.

From what I read, the only way to totally remove the Play Store version is to root the device. Not planning to go to that extreme.

sirmaru · 04-20-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by copyrite

I tried to rename one of the apps listed under Manage Your Devices... and it renamed both the same.

From what I read, the only way to totally remove the Play Store version is to root the device. Not planning to go to that extreme.

I just reported the Double Registration Bug to Amazon Technical Support and they referred me to a Developer who said it will be fixed in the next update. They took my email address so I can uninstall the app and then re-install it when the new version is available.

Prestidigitweeze · 04-22-2014, 12:18 PM

While I do love the screen, real estate and speaks of the HDX, I find the Note 3, S4 and S5 to be less limited devices in terms of productivity -- besides which, the screens are so vivid that the images look like perfectly cut miniature decals.

There's also that lovely $30 64GB upgrade if you feel inclined to add a bigger mSD. I hope you're happy with your purchase, sirmaru.

[Edit: Sadly, I had to delete the link to a deal that no longer applies. For a few days, it was possible to buy an off-contract Galaxy Note 3 from AT&T for $249.]

sirmaru · 04-22-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

There's also that lovely $30 64GB upgrade if you feel inclined to add a bigger mSD. I hope you're happy with your purchase, sirmaru.

I purchased a 32 Gb SD card and installed it. I am totally swept up by the Samsung Galaxy S5 and see the other thread under the Amazon Kindle part of this Forum I just started on it.

Unfortunately, my other 4 Kindles appear now to be obsolete.

tubemonkey · 05-01-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

I just got it. Running 4.2.2.

You have to go to the Samsung Apps. Tap on 'Chart' and it's in there under Top New.

Carol

Still not showing for me.

sadievan · 05-01-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Still not showing for me.

OK. Just checked my Note and it's gone from Charts\New. Go to Category and do a search. Type in Kindle and it should show up. HTH.

Carol

GalFriday · 05-01-2014, 07:46 PM

Runs perfectly on my Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 running 4.2.2. Didn't have to upgrade or do anything with ChatOn or any other apps. I prefer Kindle for Android but will keep this for the free books.

tubemonkey · 05-01-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

OK. Just checked my Note and it's gone from Charts\New. Go to Category and do a search. Type in Kindle and it should show up. HTH.

Carol

No matter how I search, it's not there. Typing in "kindle" always yields these three apps:

Latest Kindle Free eBooks
MangoReader
Versent Books

sadievan · 05-01-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

No matter how I search, it's not there. Typing in "kindle" always yields these three apps:

Latest Kindle Free eBooks
MangoReader
Versent Books

Try typing in Kindle for Samsung. See if that's any better.

LucyOne · 05-02-2014, 04:24 AM

For my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 it isn't available either. Samsung Service said that the Kindle app will be updated and made available for more devices in the future.

tubemonkey · 05-02-2014, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

Try typing in Kindle for Samsung. See if that's any better.

I tried all of these options when the app was first announced. I was hoping a new month would bring some of the older devices onboard. Thanks anyway

tubemonkey · 05-02-2014, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LucyOne

For my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 it isn't available either. Samsung Service said that the Kindle app will be updated and made available for more devices in the future.

I suspected this was the case. Thanks for checking

04-22-2014, 12:18 PM	#51
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	While I do love the screen, real estate and speaks of the HDX, I find the Note 3, S4 and S5 to be less limited devices in terms of productivity -- besides which, the screens are so vivid that the images look like perfectly cut miniature decals. There's also that lovely $30 64GB upgrade if you feel inclined to add a bigger mSD. I hope you're happy with your purchase, sirmaru. [Edit: Sadly, I had to delete the link to a deal that no longer applies. For a few days, it was possible to buy an off-contract Galaxy Note 3 from AT&T for $249.] Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 04-22-2014 at 12:23 PM.

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copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,814 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: ...lots! ;) mostly reading on a Kindle Voyage	I tried to rename one of the apps listed under Manage Your Devices... and it renamed both the same. From what I read, the only way to totally remove the Play Store version is to root the device. Not planning to go to that extreme.

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