Considering a Kindle Fire

Darcy03231 · 09-17-2012, 11:02 AM

Right now I have a Sony reader and am considering the Kindle Fire. Does anyone know if I can download the Sony app on the Kindle so I can read the books I have (well over 400) on the Fire?

covfam · 09-17-2012, 11:18 AM

not specificly the sony reader app, but you can download some other Epub Readers like moon+ reader, and sideload the Sony epub books over, its not quite as simple to sideload them as with other android devices but there are many here that do that kind of thing and searching closely you will find help on how do sideload (i have never tried it since all 800 of my books are kindle format) perhaps jessica lares here can help you, she seems to be a bit more knowledgeable about kindle fires than most i se on here

WillysJeepMan · 09-17-2012, 01:01 PM

The Kindle Fire HD is more locked down than the first gen Kindle Fire. Some apps that I was able to sideload on the 1G KF, refuse to install or run correctly on the KFHD.

At this point I don't know if it is an accidental or deliberate move by Amazon, nor do I know if the updated KF will experience the same, but it is worth proceeding with caution until more details are revealed.

covfam · 09-17-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

The Kindle Fire HD is more locked down than the first gen Kindle Fire. Some apps that I was able to sideload on the 1G KF, refuse to install or run correctly on the KFHD.

At this point I don't know if it is an accidental or deliberate move by Amazon, nor do I know if the updated KF will experience the same, but it is worth proceeding with caution until more details are revealed.

do youyou think it was the change to android 4.0 (forked of course) that messed those apps up? or do you think its just locked down more? perhaps jessica can shed light on this since she seems to have more kindle fire info than i do

WillysJeepMan · 09-17-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by covfam

do youyou think it was the change to android 4.0 (forked of course) that messed those apps up? or do you think its just locked down more? perhaps jessica can shed light on this since she seems to have more kindle fire info than i do

As I alluded to in my previous post it is possible.

My Samsung GTab 2 7.0 also running 4.0 was able to run the apps that refused to run on the Fire HD. Still doesn't rule out differences in the OS but narrows it down a bit.

sirmaru · 09-17-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

The Kindle Fire HD is more locked down than the first gen Kindle Fire. Some apps that I was able to sideload on the 1G KF, refuse to install or run correctly on the KFHD.

At this point I don't know if it is an accidental or deliberate move by Amazon, nor do I know if the updated KF will experience the same, but it is worth proceeding with caution until more details are revealed.

Per this link, the Logos Android Bible runs fine on the Kindle Fire 1st Gen but does not yet run on the Logos HD 16 Gb. See this link:

http://community.logos.com/forums/t/54538.aspx

Here was the Logos comment on the new requirements: "After checking out Amazon's updated Kindle Fire Development guide it does appear they added some additional qualifiers to be eligible as an "HD App". There's still hope that with some minor tweaks we can get the app available on the new Kindle Fire HD series of devices without needing to sideload and we'll do what we can to make that happen."

I'm getting my Kindle Fire HD 32 Gb on Oct 25. Hopefully, Logos will make the required adjustments by then to be able to install it from the Amazon App Store without a problem.

WillysJeepMan · 09-17-2012, 03:29 PM

Thank you for that info... Logos was on my list of apps to install.

On a side note, I managed to sideload Komik 1.24 (cbz/cbr reader) and it works beautifully. The high quality of the screen certainly makes reading comics (and scans of old magazines and catalogs) enjoyable on a 7" device.

Jessica Lares · 09-17-2012, 04:00 PM

I don't get my HD until November, so I apologize in advance since I don't have the device in hand.

Some of it might have to do with permissions and things Amazon forbids apps to have, like push notifications now.

covfam · 09-17-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I don't get my HD until November, so I apologize in advance since I don't have the device in hand.

Some of it might have to do with permissions and things Amazon forbids apps to have, like push notifications now.

november? what will we do without resident kindle guru?

Jessica Lares · 09-17-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by covfam

november? what will we do without resident kindle guru?

I'm still here. Just saw they just got root on the HD going actually!

robertc88 · 09-17-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I don't get my HD until November, so I apologize in advance since I don't have the device in hand.

Some of it might have to do with permissions and things Amazon forbids apps to have, like push notifications now.

Heck, you can play with the 7" KFHD all you want for about 10 days. Just get it from a nearby Best Buy and tell them you didn't like it!

Jessica Lares · 09-17-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Heck, you can play with the 7" KFHD all you want for about 10 days. Just get it from a nearby Best Buy and tell them you didn't like it!

That is wrong.

.

robertc88 · 09-17-2012, 06:27 PM

The procedure is already been posted on androidpoice.com and linked on the News forum of this board.

Ain't that wrong??

I don't know how difficult it is but I would attempt it and get the KFHD tomorrow trading in my old one to Best Buy.

Jessica Lares · 09-17-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

The procedure is already been posted on androidpoice.com and linked on the News forum of this board.

Ain't that wrong??

Nahhh, that's HILARIOUS.

robertc88 · 09-17-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

Nahhh, that's HILARIOUS.

Now that it has been leaked, I KNOW you will buy one and root it. You cannot help yourself!

09-17-2012, 11:02 AM	#1
Darcy03231 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Considering a Kindle Fire Right now I have a Sony reader and am considering the Kindle Fire. Does anyone know if I can download the Sony app on the Kindle so I can read the books I have (well over 400) on the Fire?

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covfam Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 1139862 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Ipod Touch,Ipad3,Kindle fire, Samsung Galaxy tab, Samsung Galaxy S3	not specificly the sony reader app, but you can download some other Epub Readers like moon+ reader, and sideload the Sony epub books over, its not quite as simple to sideload them as with other android devices but there are many here that do that kind of thing and searching closely you will find help on how do sideload (i have never tried it since all 800 of my books are kindle format) perhaps jessica lares here can help you, she seems to be a bit more knowledgeable about kindle fires than most i se on here

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WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 656 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	The Kindle Fire HD is more locked down than the first gen Kindle Fire. Some apps that I was able to sideload on the 1G KF, refuse to install or run correctly on the KFHD. At this point I don't know if it is an accidental or deliberate move by Amazon, nor do I know if the updated KF will experience the same, but it is worth proceeding with caution until more details are revealed.

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WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 656 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	Thank you for that info... Logos was on my list of apps to install. On a side note, I managed to sideload Komik 1.24 (cbz/cbr reader) and it works beautifully. The high quality of the screen certainly makes reading comics (and scans of old magazines and catalogs) enjoyable on a 7" device.

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Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	I don't get my HD until November, so I apologize in advance since I don't have the device in hand. Some of it might have to do with permissions and things Amazon forbids apps to have, like push notifications now.

09-17-2012, 06:27 PM	#13
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	The procedure is already been posted on androidpoice.com and linked on the News forum of this board. Ain't that wrong?? I don't know how difficult it is but I would attempt it and get the KFHD tomorrow trading in my old one to Best Buy.