Sideloading Non-Amazon Apps - Page 7

copyrite · 01-07-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by obsessed2

http://www.1mobile.com/search.php?ke...=dolphin%20add

Back in business... thanks so much!

Eweforia · 02-08-2013, 11:20 PM

How to Install Google Play Store Apps on a Kindle Fire When You Don’t Have Another Android Device--No rooting, no USB cables; just your Kindle Fire and a PC

I put it all together and wrote down the instructions here:

https://eweforia.wordpress.com/2013/...ndroid-device/

Hopefully this will help some folks. I now have the entire Google Play Store available for my Kindle. -- Eweforia

Kwality · 02-09-2013, 10:06 AM

@Eweforia. Works for me. Many, many thanks

DiapDealer · 02-09-2013, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eweforia

How to Install Google Play Store Apps on a Kindle Fire When You Don’t Have Another Android Device--No rooting, no USB cables; just your Kindle Fire and a PC

I put it all together and wrote down the instructions here:

https://eweforia.wordpress.com/2013/...ndroid-device/

Hopefully this will help some folks. I now have the entire Google Play Store available for my Kindle. -- Eweforia

Skip the Apk Share backup step entirely. It's an unnecessary complication. ES File Explorer has the ability to back-up applications already. And with Dropbox installed on your BlueStacks device, you can then upload the backed-up apk to your Dropbox all from within BlueStacks. Then...

Download directly to your Fire with the Dropbox app installed on your Fire ... or download from Dropbox to your PC for sideloading via usb. Bada-boom, bada-bing.

iPatty · 02-09-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Skip the Apk Share backup step entirely. It's an unnecessary complication. ES File Explorer has the ability to back-up applications already. And with Dropbox installed on your BlueStacks device, you can then upload the backed-up apk to your Dropbox all from within BlueStacks. Then...

Download directly to your Fire with the Dropbox app installed on your Fire ... or download from Dropbox to your PC for sideloading via usb. Bada-boom, bada-bing.

I have not tried this yet but thanks so much for your work!

booklover6 · 02-14-2013, 05:52 PM

Wow! I did it! I bought an app, Mantano Essentials, for 2.99 from Google play, installed it on a Lenovo Tab, then figured out how to back it up with ES File explorer, put it into Sugarsync, downloaded to my new Fire HD, installed, and it works!!! I am so glad, as I like the 2 page layout with Mantano, but with the Lite version, you couldn't change the default font.

I'll have to see if I can use this procedure to put Minecraft on my daughters Fire2. I should have bought it from Amazon, what was I thinking!

salsaguy · 02-20-2013, 10:26 PM

Sadly I couldnt install the BlueStacks program on my PC because my Video Card (built in graphics chipset on PCB) is not new enough and so not supported.

It would have been cool to get the Play Store without rooting.
Maybe when I fix my wifes laptop I will try again, but that might yield the same result

Jarbi · 03-15-2013, 09:49 AM

I have recently bought an KHD and am enjoying it greatly, especially reading the free out-of-copyright books. However, I am also interested in some non-Amazon apps and have successfully sideloaded and installed a few. Once I have done so, should I keep their apks on the Kindle or delete them?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

salsaguy · 03-23-2013, 05:51 PM

Yes you can delete them but it might be good to setup a free offline cloud storage acct like Box.net (my fav) or dropbox. This is important if you want to save key apps that you rely on and if there is an update and has a major bug you can always reinstall a lower non buggy version. Or for apps you bought (paid for) from a non amazon site (since amazon does keep your apps in the cloud). They do take up space. If you use an app like Sandisk Memory Zone or Android Assistant or ES file explorer, you can find all the apks hidden on your phone/tablet and sort them by size and then delete them

Byron202 · 05-01-2013, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beckywc

I installed getjar and installed the Nook and kobo Reading apps and they work great.

Hi
How did you install Getjar?? I tried to get it on my computer and then via USB to Kindle Fire but I couldn't even get it to my computer. I am a bit tech challenged. I live in Australia and nothing works except downloading books from Amazon.

CRussel · 05-02-2013, 02:27 PM

1.) Install ES FileExplorer from the Amazon store. You'll need it.
2.) Browse to: m.getjar.com using Kindle Fire.
3.) Select Quick Download and enter "16914" as the download code.
4.) With ES FileExplorer, go to the download folder and select the GetJar apk file.
5.) Select Install button at bottom of screen.

OldDarth · 09-07-2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwality

@Eweforia. Works for me. Many, many thanks

Ditto! Much thanks. I recently acquired a refurbished Kindle Fire for approximately half price and have been pretty happy with it. I use it to complement my Kobo Touch. The Kobo has the day shift. The Kindle the night shift.

My primary use of the Kindle is for social media/media consumption. Your sideloading procedure works wonderfully. Only bummer so far is that I tried to load the Comix app with no success. It keeps stopping.

Once again Eweforia thank you very much.

MyKindleGoodies · 09-08-2013, 03:25 PM

I'd love to know if anyone has been successful using Calibre Companion on a Kindle Fire (first edition) -- and has been able to install it outside of Amazon.

Does anyone know if Calibre Companion can be sideloaded?

It's available on Google Play but not through Amazon on my Kindle Fire device.

The developer says it probably won't ever be available to download from a Kindle Fire. Amazon is apparently not allowing it to be sold from their store.

Figures - as that's the device I have.

Thanks for any info you guys can share (I did do a search in this thread for calibre companion and didn't find anything posted already).

bgaugler · 01-17-2014, 10:28 PM

This is a MAJOR pain in the butt to try to get the Mantano reader app !!!

When I purchase the app off Amazon's site ...it won't let me download it (or access it) because they don't want me to put it on my Kindle Fire HDX

When I try to purchase it from Mantano's site ...they send me to Google Play ...and they don't want to sell it to me ...because I don't have one of THEIR devices

There appears to be sites that let you "download" the apk ...but they all look VERY questionable!!! I have no desire to "steal" the reader ...but where can I buy it ?!?!?

DustyDisks · 01-17-2014, 10:42 PM

Other than hacking and unlocking, which I decided not to, I still love and use my fire hd. but both of my nexus , first and 7.2 are so superior and open..

I moved on .. got out of the amazon 'garden'.. Do not need to root unless for special needs. and wide open to be what machine you want the machine to be be in your hands..

Amazon as long as you have an account , does not really care what kind , kindle. android.
you are running.....

there is no loyalty as far brands and devices go.. All personal preference..

as it should be..

I do not accept amazons locked garden..

And the thing is ....No difference....

Tho I am free...

02-08-2013, 11:20 PM	#92
Eweforia Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle Fire 1	Install Google Play Store Apps on Kindle Fire When You Don’t Have an Android Device How to Install Google Play Store Apps on a Kindle Fire When You Don’t Have Another Android Device--No rooting, no USB cables; just your Kindle Fire and a PC I put it all together and wrote down the instructions here: https://eweforia.wordpress.com/2013/...ndroid-device/ Hopefully this will help some folks. I now have the entire Google Play Store available for my Kindle. -- Eweforia

03-15-2013, 09:49 AM	#98
Jarbi Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle Fire HD	Should I delete side-loaded apks? I have recently bought an KHD and am enjoying it greatly, especially reading the free out-of-copyright books. However, I am also interested in some non-Amazon apps and have successfully sideloaded and installed a few. Once I have done so, should I keep their apks on the Kindle or delete them? Thanks in advance for your advice.

09-08-2013, 03:25 PM	#103
MyKindleGoodies Geek w/ Kindle Tendencies Posts: 7 Karma: 5852 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: kindle 3, kindle fire 1, android tablet	Sideloading Calibre Companion I'd love to know if anyone has been successful using Calibre Companion on a Kindle Fire (first edition) -- and has been able to install it outside of Amazon. Does anyone know if Calibre Companion can be sideloaded? It's available on Google Play but not through Amazon on my Kindle Fire device. The developer says it probably won't ever be available to download from a Kindle Fire. Amazon is apparently not allowing it to be sold from their store. Figures - as that's the device I have. Thanks for any info you guys can share (I did do a search in this thread for calibre companion and didn't find anything posted already).

01-17-2014, 10:42 PM	#105
DustyDisks Old Fart In Training Posts: 534 Karma: 2742476 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gladewater, Texas Device: K3+3g/KFHD 7"/Nexus 7/Nexus 7.2	Other than hacking and unlocking, which I decided not to, I still love and use my fire hd. but both of my nexus , first and 7.2 are so superior and open.. I moved on .. got out of the amazon 'garden'.. Do not need to root unless for special needs. and wide open to be what machine you want the machine to be be in your hands.. Amazon as long as you have an account , does not really care what kind , kindle. android. you are running..... there is no loyalty as far brands and devices go.. All personal preference.. as it should be.. I do not accept amazons locked garden.. And the thing is ....No difference.... Tho I am free... Last edited by DustyDisks; 01-17-2014 at 10:44 PM.

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02-09-2013, 10:06 AM	#93
Kwality Fervent Reader Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire HD	@Eweforia. Works for me. Many, many thanks

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booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Wow! I did it! I bought an app, Mantano Essentials, for 2.99 from Google play, installed it on a Lenovo Tab, then figured out how to back it up with ES File explorer, put it into Sugarsync, downloaded to my new Fire HD, installed, and it works!!! I am so glad, as I like the 2 page layout with Mantano, but with the Lite version, you couldn't change the default font. I'll have to see if I can use this procedure to put Minecraft on my daughters Fire2. I should have bought it from Amazon, what was I thinking!

02-20-2013, 10:26 PM	#97
salsaguy Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 30500 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire (1st Gen), Kindle Touch, KFHD 8.9 No Ads	Sadly I couldnt install the BlueStacks program on my PC because my Video Card (built in graphics chipset on PCB) is not new enough and so not supported. It would have been cool to get the Play Store without rooting. Maybe when I fix my wifes laptop I will try again, but that might yield the same result

03-23-2013, 05:51 PM	#99
salsaguy Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 30500 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire (1st Gen), Kindle Touch, KFHD 8.9 No Ads	Yes you can delete them but it might be good to setup a free offline cloud storage acct like Box.net (my fav) or dropbox. This is important if you want to save key apps that you rely on and if there is an update and has a major bug you can always reinstall a lower non buggy version. Or for apps you bought (paid for) from a non amazon site (since amazon does keep your apps in the cloud). They do take up space. If you use an app like Sandisk Memory Zone or Android Assistant or ES file explorer, you can find all the apks hidden on your phone/tablet and sort them by size and then delete them

05-02-2013, 02:27 PM	#101
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,157 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	1.) Install ES FileExplorer from the Amazon store. You'll need it. 2.) Browse to: m.getjar.com using Kindle Fire. 3.) Select Quick Download and enter "16914" as the download code. 4.) With ES FileExplorer, go to the download folder and select the GetJar apk file. 5.) Select Install button at bottom of screen.

01-17-2014, 10:28 PM	#104
bgaugler Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indiana Device: Kindle Scribe 64gb	This is a MAJOR pain in the butt to try to get the Mantano reader app !!! When I purchase the app off Amazon's site ...it won't let me download it (or access it) because they don't want me to put it on my Kindle Fire HDX When I try to purchase it from Mantano's site ...they send me to Google Play ...and they don't want to sell it to me ...because I don't have one of THEIR devices There appears to be sites that let you "download" the apk ...but they all look VERY questionable!!! I have no desire to "steal" the reader ...but where can I buy it ?!?!?