new droid user, just got an incredible

kindlekitten · 01-21-2011, 08:01 PM

the only other droid thread I found appeared to be from this fall. I'm pretty much a blank slate with this... um help?

=X= · 01-21-2011, 08:20 PM

Hi KindleKitten,
Welcome to the Android Forums.

There is a lot you can do with an android device. The DInc(Droid Incredible) is a sweet phone it was the phone that convinced me I wanted an Android phone. I ended up with a Vibrant... go figure

Well since you have a Kindle the first thing you ought to do is download the Kindle App for Android.

Also there is an app called "Send to Kindle" it will use the Kindle service to convert an HTML page to MOBI book.

Then of course you will want to get a decent eReader to read the other format(ePUB) Moon+ and Aldiko 2.0 are two good choices. Moon+ Pro has TTS and aldiko has Adobe DRM ePUB/PDF support.

As far as games you have to download Angry Birds so you can be part of the "cool" crowd.

There is tons more don't hesitate to ask.
=X=

kindlekitten · 01-21-2011, 08:35 PM

verizon doesn't have the kindle app and I am unclear as to where else to look for it (thanks loads!)

SCION · 01-21-2011, 09:12 PM

Hi kindlekitten,

There's a popular Droid forum that should be a good source of info for you. There's a sub-forum for the Incredible.

http://www.droidforums.net/

Dopedangel · 01-21-2011, 09:22 PM

look for an app named market,
search for kindle in it

wayrad · 01-21-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

the only other droid thread I found appeared to be from this fall. I'm pretty much a blank slate with this... um help?

The DInc is a great device, isn't it? I love mine. It didn't come with a manual, though, so you might want to download a copy online.

I'd also suggest visiting the App Market (there should be an icon for it on your homescreen) and have a look at the ereader apps available. There are Kindle, Kobo, and Nook apps, but if you want to go the non-DRM route, Aldiko is the king (at least the old version was. You may not like the current one, but I think the old one is still available from the dev's website). Moon+ is another up-and-coming reader.

Android Forums is a good place for additional info, and if you decide to root your phone you'll probably want to visit XDA Developers occasionally. Rooting (sort of like jailbreaking, only different) opens up a lot of possibilities, but it's nothing to rush into.

Enjoy your new phone!

PS. It's easy to go hog-wild at the App Market in the beginning - you'll find some useful pointers here: http://androidforums.com/android-app...w-android.html

kindlekitten · 01-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

Hi kindlekitten,

There's a popular Droid forum that should be a good source of info for you. There's a sub-forum for the Incredible.

http://www.droidforums.net/

super!!

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

look for an app named market,
search for kindle in it

I did, they don't

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayrad

The DInc is a great device, isn't it? I love mine. It didn't come with a manual, though, so you might want to download a copy online.

I'd also suggest visiting the App Market (there should be an icon for it on your homescreen) and have a look at the ereader apps available. There are Kindle, Kobo, and Nook apps, but if you want to go the non-DRM route, Aldiko is the king (at least the old version was. You may not like the current one, but I think the old one is still available from the dev's website). Moon+ is another up-and-coming reader.

Android Forums is a good place for additional info, and if you decide to root your phone you'll probably want to visit XDA Developers occasionally. Rooting (sort of like jailbreaking, only different) opens up a lot of possibilities, but it's nothing to rush into.

Enjoy your new phone!

PS. It's easy to go hog-wild at the App Market in the beginning - you'll find some useful pointers here: http://androidforums.com/android-app...w-android.html

great! thanks! I have no intention of jailbreaking it anytime soon. I need to be a competent user before I start making it do other things!

TallMomof2 · 01-21-2011, 10:26 PM

I think you are not using the correct market app. Verizon has their own little market but you should look for an icon that says market. On all of the Verizon android devices I've seen (have 5 in the immediate family), the icon looks like a white shopping bag with the green android on the shopping bag.

On two Verizon devices I checked the Send to Kindle app is available though the bigger android market.

kindlekitten · 01-21-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

I think you are not using the correct market app. Verizon has their own little market but you should look for an icon that says market. On all of the Verizon android devices I've seen (have 5 in the immediate family), the icon looks like a white shopping bag with the green android on the shopping bag.

On two Verizon devices I checked the Send to Kindle app is available though the bigger android market.

I'm going to the correct icon. when I click on it I have wp books

and borders

Dopedangel · 01-21-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I'm going to the correct icon. when I click on it I have wp books

and borders

I am still not sure you are going to the correct market app. Do you have barcode scanner app if not download that and scan this code it will take you to the kindle app

chainring · 01-22-2011, 12:50 AM

The Android market on a new Droid Incredible will be on the main screen (with weather and clock) just below and to the left of the clock/weather. Or you can go to the applications menu and look for "Market" in there. Search for "Kindle" and you'll find the app.

kindlekitten · 01-22-2011, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

I am still not sure you are going to the correct market app. Do you have barcode scanner app if not download that and scan this code it will take you to the kindle app

I have not seen a barcode scanner app, and do not recall one on the verizon website

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainring

The Android market on a new Droid Incredible will be on the main screen (with weather and clock) just below and to the left of the clock/weather. Or you can go to the applications menu and look for "Market" in there. Search for "Kindle" and you'll find the app.

I have the little shopping cart with the red ball with the V in it. I have gone there, looked under "reading" looked under "ereaders" and that is where I got the results I posted above.

I went to the online verizon store and did not see kindle there either

Dopedangel · 01-22-2011, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I have not seen a barcode scanner app, and do not recall one on the verizon website

I have the little shopping cart with the red ball with the V in it. I have gone there, looked under "reading" looked under "ereaders" and that is where I got the results I posted above.

I went to the online verizon store and did not see kindle there either

can you open this app

press the search button on the top right enter kindle press search

You should find this app in your app drawer its the 2nd left from the bottom you can see it only partially I dont have a droid thats the best screenshot I could find

wayrad · 01-22-2011, 07:08 AM

The Market interface has changed, and on your phone it may not look exactly like the first screenshot above. If you are only seeing Verizon apps, it sounds like you need to change to the Apps tab at the top - there's Apps, Games, and Verizon, but the new version rather obscures the fact that they are separate tabs (one of the many reasons I hate it...)

P.S. Barcode Scanner comes from the Market, so you need to be able to get in there first.
PPS. If you see a screen that says Vcast, hit the back button to get to the main market screen. I wouldn't put it past Verizon to make it default to their bloated useless apps the first time.

kindlekitten · 01-22-2011, 11:26 AM

well that answers a lot! I have found the market button am attempting to open it now (I live in a REALLY bad cell area), this may take awhile

01-21-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	new droid user, just got an incredible the only other droid thread I found appeared to be from this fall. I'm pretty much a blank slate with this... um help?

01-22-2011, 07:08 AM	#14
wayrad Fanatic Posts: 551 Karma: 1121392 Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Device: HTC One M8	The Market interface has changed, and on your phone it may not look exactly like the first screenshot above. If you are only seeing Verizon apps, it sounds like you need to change to the Apps tab at the top - there's Apps, Games, and Verizon, but the new version rather obscures the fact that they are separate tabs (one of the many reasons I hate it...) P.S. Barcode Scanner comes from the Market, so you need to be able to get in there first. PPS. If you see a screen that says Vcast, hit the back button to get to the main market screen. I wouldn't put it past Verizon to make it default to their bloated useless apps the first time. Last edited by wayrad; 01-22-2011 at 08:15 AM.

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01-21-2011, 08:20 PM	#2
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Hi KindleKitten, Welcome to the Android Forums. There is a lot you can do with an android device. The DInc(Droid Incredible) is a sweet phone it was the phone that convinced me I wanted an Android phone. I ended up with a Vibrant... go figure Well since you have a Kindle the first thing you ought to do is download the Kindle App for Android. Also there is an app called "Send to Kindle" it will use the Kindle service to convert an HTML page to MOBI book. Then of course you will want to get a decent eReader to read the other format(ePUB) Moon+ and Aldiko 2.0 are two good choices. Moon+ Pro has TTS and aldiko has Adobe DRM ePUB/PDF support. As far as games you have to download Angry Birds so you can be part of the "cool" crowd. There is tons more don't hesitate to ask. =X=

01-21-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	verizon doesn't have the kindle app and I am unclear as to where else to look for it (thanks loads!)

01-21-2011, 09:12 PM	#4
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Hi kindlekitten, There's a popular Droid forum that should be a good source of info for you. There's a sub-forum for the Incredible. http://www.droidforums.net/

01-21-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,798 Karma: 30548723 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	look for an app named market, search for kindle in it

01-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#8
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I think you are not using the correct market app. Verizon has their own little market but you should look for an icon that says market. On all of the Verizon android devices I've seen (have 5 in the immediate family), the icon looks like a white shopping bag with the green android on the shopping bag. On two Verizon devices I checked the Send to Kindle app is available though the bigger android market.

01-22-2011, 12:50 AM	#11
chainring Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 1000659 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650 (black), Kindle 3G	The Android market on a new Droid Incredible will be on the main screen (with weather and clock) just below and to the left of the clock/weather. Or you can go to the applications menu and look for "Market" in there. Search for "Kindle" and you'll find the app.

01-22-2011, 11:26 AM	#15
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	well that answers a lot! I have found the market button am attempting to open it now (I live in a REALLY bad cell area), this may take awhile