Fire OS4 update coming soon - Page 7

Sk8erbender · 11-09-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by conan50

My friend's #1 complaint was the new keyboard. I don't mind it because I've gotten used to it on the HD6. The lock screen is sometimes buggy on my HD6, I have to hit the power button to 'refresh it' so it will unlock sometimes, maybe that bug is a FireOS thing.
One thing I don't understand is why WPS word processor is not showing up as an app, it doesn't on the HD6 either, but it shows up when you go to open a doc. They also mentioned a new calculator app for Sangrea, but I have not seen it.
I need to give Sangrea a better workout on the HD7, but so far I like it overall.

Hello! There is no built-in calculator app in Fire os 4.1.1 or am I missing something?

Secondly, any place to download stock apps (.apk ), fire phone for example?

Jessica Lares · 11-09-2014, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sk8erbender

Hello! There is no built-in calculator app in Fire os 4.1.1 or am I missing something?

Secondly, any place to download stock apps (.apk ), fire phone for example?

If you can find an older update, you could probably get whatever stock apps you want back. Fairly easy to take the .bin and extract it. It's just a zip archive.

The Fire Phone's APKs are encrypted, so won't work on another device unless someone deodexed them which hasn't happened yet. I don't know if our existing tools would work either.

Sk8erbender · 11-09-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

If you can find an older update, you could probably get whatever stock apps you want back. Fairly easy to take the .bin and extract it. It's just a zip archive.

The Fire Phone's APKs are encrypted, so won't work on another device unless someone deodexed them which hasn't happened yet. I don't know if our existing tools would work either.

Thx for the info about encrypted APKs

Blossom · 11-09-2014, 12:13 PM

The Kindle Fire has never had a calculator built in. You need to look in your cloud for that app if you had a calculator.

Sk8erbender · 11-09-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

The Kindle Fire has never had a calculator built in. You need to look in your cloud for that app if you had a calculator.

I know! But there was an information in letter of 4.1.1 Update - New Weather and Calculator apps
Weather provides a quick snapshot of hourly and daily weather, and also features RealFeel temperature to account for factors such as humidity and wind. Calculator's elegant display makes number crunching fast and easy.

I have the weather app, but looks like it's missing Calculator app

Xanthe · 11-09-2014, 01:31 PM

No calculator here either.

Blossom · 11-09-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sk8erbender

I know! But there was an information in letter of 4.1.1 Update - New Weather and Calculator apps
Weather provides a quick snapshot of hourly and daily weather, and also features RealFeel temperature to account for factors such as humidity and wind. Calculator's elegant display makes number crunching fast and easy.

I have the weather app, but looks like it's missing Calculator app

This is just the first of many updates. There are several features not yet released.

conan50 · 11-09-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sk8erbender

Hello! There is no built-in calculator app in Fire os 4.1.1 or am I missing something?

Secondly, any place to download stock apps (.apk ), fire phone for example?

The first post in this thread:

- New Weather and Calculator apps
Weather provides a quick snapshot of hourly and daily weather, and also features RealFeel temperature to account for factors such as humidity and wind. Calculator's elegant display makes number crunching fast and easy.

(but I can't find the Calc. app).

Sk8erbender · 11-10-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

This is just the first of many updates. There are several features not yet released.

Got it,thx a lot!

Blossom · 11-10-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sk8erbender

Got it,thx a lot!

I'm looking forward to the links account feature where we can share apps, books and videos.

Xanthe · 11-10-2014, 01:03 PM

I replaced the new smaller Fire keyboard with the larger SwiftKey one and I'm much happier. I lifted the apk from my Nook HD.

Blossom · 11-10-2014, 01:50 PM

I use Swiftkey on my other tablets but my fav is Google's keyboard on My Nexus 7.

tubemonkey · 11-10-2014, 02:31 PM

I rarely use the keyboard, so I really don't care when it changes.

sian · 11-10-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tomsem

So where do you check for the Fire OS version?

is there a uk update yet?

my kf system version is on 7.5.1 is that up to date ?

tubemonkey · 11-10-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sian

is there a uk update yet?

my kf system version is on 7.5.1 is that up to date ?

That's a 1st gen HD and it will NOT get the FOS 4 update; otherwise, it's up to date.

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11-09-2014, 12:13 PM	#94
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	The Kindle Fire has never had a calculator built in. You need to look in your cloud for that app if you had a calculator.

11-09-2014, 01:31 PM	#96
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	No calculator here either.

11-10-2014, 01:03 PM	#101
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	I replaced the new smaller Fire keyboard with the larger SwiftKey one and I'm much happier. I lifted the apk from my Nook HD.

11-10-2014, 01:50 PM	#102
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I use Swiftkey on my other tablets but my fav is Google's keyboard on My Nexus 7.

11-10-2014, 02:31 PM	#103
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I rarely use the keyboard, so I really don't care when it changes.