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Old 12-02-2014, 01:30 AM   #121
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From what I can tell the mapping program needs to be online to function. sorry...
Since you got the play store to work - there is free navigation software that works offline. Navfree springs to mind. Does not need to be online to work - you just need to download the map data beforehand. I believe for the US it is split up by each state.
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Old 12-02-2014, 01:44 AM   #122
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Don't need play store Amazon also has the app ... Just checked Thanks Duckie!
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Old 12-02-2014, 01:52 AM   #123
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Don't need play store Amazon also has the app ... Just checked Thanks Duckie!
YW. I have used it on a out of state trip, and works really well. Of course not as acurate as Google's map and nav, but then it works without needing cell data. Just be patient with the downloads - they are a bit slow. It helps to plan ahead - sometimes you will need to know the intersection where you are headed. Otoh, you cannot beat free and offline.
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Old 12-02-2014, 06:50 AM   #124
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I decided that I really, really didn't need the Fire phone, but that the Kindle Paperwhite was calling my name over the weekend because I don't yet have a front-lit e-reader, and I also couldn't pass up the Amazon Fire TV with today's $30 off discount. It'll be a gift, because I've got the Fire Stick on order for myself.

I am so weak...

But at least I used Amazon Smile for the order, so St. Jude's Children's Hospital benefits from my purchase.

That counts for something - doesn't it?
You can gift the stick and keep the Fire TV box, you know...
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Old 12-02-2014, 09:46 AM   #125
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I cant take the chance they wont bill me as soon as I order. I just wont get one if it not still available on Wed. Sucks cause this will be the 3 item I tried for & for one dumb reason after another I will miss.
Based on past experience, you wouldn't be billed until phone shipped. But who knows when these phones will actually ship? My order says my order should be delivered sometime between "Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - Wednesday, December 24, 2014."

Which doesn't necessarily mean anything. I've ordered stuff in the past that was supposed to take several weeks to ship and received it much sooner.
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I am so HAPPY!

I found the instructions on how to properly (no crashes) install Google Services and Google play!

I am in heaven!!!

And I did it without ROOTING. I am not a fan of rooting as it opens up backdoors and security leaks!

Ps. well I spoke to soon the phone crashed once so far!

UPDATE: the phone is rock solid and I was able to load my banking apps and my purchased google play apps!
Where did you find directions for doing the install without rooting? All the directions I can find require rooting first.

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The appstore thing can be side-stepped easily.
Ever hear of this site?
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/

I heard you can use it to download paid google play apps.
I don't buy stuff at Play but I heard some good things. I do know it works with the free apps.
Yes, I use evozi.com quite frequently. But I think to actually get the apps to work with Fire it is necessary to download some additional files and modify a few settings.
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Where did you find directions for doing the install without rooting? All the directions I can find require rooting first.

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Old 12-02-2014, 10:25 AM   #129
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The Fire Phone is still on sale - $199.
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Old 12-02-2014, 10:34 AM   #130
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Mine will be here tomorrow! I'm excited!
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Mine will be here tomorrow! I'm excited!
Mine arrived yesterday. I still haven't opened it yet. I'll do it later this morning.

I'm more interested in getting my Volt, so I can set it up as a streaming audio player; but alas, it won't get here till Thu.
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Mine arrived yesterday. I still haven't opened it yet. I'll do it later this morning.

I'm more interested in getting my Volt, so I can set it up as a streaming audio player; but alas, it won't get here till Thu.
My Volt is here. It's very nice, but I haven't used it, waiting on my case. It's all set up and ready to go.

The odd thing is, the storage looks like it's 4gb, but supposedly it's 8gb. I can't imagine the OS takes 4gb, but maybe it does. I'd like to know what yours says, when you get it.
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My Volt is here. It's very nice, but I haven't used it, waiting on my case. It's all set up and ready to go.

The odd thing is, the storage looks like it's 4gb, but supposedly it's 8gb. I can't imagine the OS takes 4gb, but maybe it does. I'd like to know what yours says, when you get it.
The Chevy Volt?!?
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The Chevy Volt?!?
ROFL. Heck no. I drive a 2005 Dodge Durango with 4WD.
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