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While the Kindle app runs, it is somewhat sluggish when page turning... definitely could use some work. This is the response I received from Amazon regarding it:
Hello,
I understand your concern regarding the update of Honeycomb version of Android.
At this point of time, we do not have specific information as to when this update will be made available. I have let the kindle team know about this, so that they will carefully review your suggestions and will regularly work on improvements to your Kindle experience.
Thanks for writing your valuable suggestions. We'll honor your commitment by continuing to provide the quality product availability and support you expect for your Kindle.
Thanks for using Kindle.
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My original support request to them:
Comments:On the Motorola Xoom tablet, the application is very sluggish. I was just wondering when/if you guys would be releasing an update of the app to support the Honeycomb version of Android better.
Thanks!
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I too am very interested in this update. Another point that could be greatly improved is when in landscape mode having the Kindle app show 2 pages instead of resizing one page to where its so wide its hard to read.

I am also very interested in an update to the Kindle app for honeycomb. A 2 page view for landscape viewing would be much better, it just looks goofy the way it is now. I'm thinking about using google books until Amazon updates the app, but I would rather have all of my content in one place.

Agreed. An update is very necessary. Two page landscape and performance are paramount.
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Amazon is supposed to be launching their own Android app store this month:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/01/amazon-appstore-for-android-launching-this-month/
With all the attention they're going to get on Android with this app store launch, I can't believe that they wouldn't also be working on making the Kindle Android app shine on Honeycomb now that both the SDK and the first HW using it are out. I would assume it's just a question of time.

Amazon has been really goo about updating their apps, so I don't imagine it will take very long for them to get something out. With so many tablets coming out they won't want to miss out on that user base.

Yes I'm looking forward to a new tablet centric version of Kindle. I used the Amazon app almost exclusively on iPad it really shined there, it has to shine on Android tablets too. I agree that Amazon investing an Android App Market has to mean they intend to make Kindle work well with Android.
Right now I'm using Nook for Android until Kindle gets up to speed. I agree with the other comments the biggest issue right now is the lack of two page view in landscape. Reading books in landscape without it is awkward and reading it with the wide screen table in portroit mode is painful

Same here, looking forward to the kindle tablet app.

I have never used the kindle app on android before, but I have a quick question.
Does anybody know if you can hook up a kindle account to android if it's already linked to an actual kindle device? If you can, can you also read on both devices at the same time?

schnoz said:
I have never used the kindle app on android before, but I have a quick question.
Does anybody know if you can hook up a kindle account to android if it's already linked to an actual kindle device? If you can, can you also read on both devices at the same time?
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I believe you can. Kindle allows you to sync on any Kindle app. For instance, I have a book synced to my Kindle for PC, Kindle for Android and Kindle for Ipad.
Best part is it syncs your place within the book across all the platforms as well.

schnoz said:
I have never used the kindle app on android before, but I have a quick question.
Does anybody know if you can hook up a kindle account to android if it's already linked to an actual kindle device? If you can, can you also read on both devices at the same time?
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Yes and yes, it will sync the page you are on too
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I have a kindle (3rd generation) that is linked to my Amazon kindle account.
When I ran the Android Kindle app, I logged in, and all of my previously purchased books were in the "Archived" section. I was able to open the book I was currently reading on the Kindle on the Xoom and read it without issue.
BTW, I haven't noticed any "sluggish" behavior from the Kindle app - but maybe I am just lucky.
Terry

tbayne said:
BTW, I haven't noticed any "sluggish" behavior from the Kindle app - but maybe I am just lucky.
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Specifically the sluggish behavior is in the page turn. When you move the page it is really bad looking, which doesn't affect reading, it is more of a superficial issue. Just something they should polish when they fix landscape viewing (2 pages).

do not be surprised when Amazon announces that you will only be able to get further Android Kindle App updates via their App store.

neologis said:
do not be surprised when Amazon announces that you will only be able to get further Android Kindle App updates via their App store.
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As long as the app is free, I'll install their market for it. Then never use their market again. /shrug

looking forward to the updated kindle for honeycomb app.
when/if the amazon market comes, i'll welcome it. competition is a good thing...

i have a kindle and have a dozen or so books on my amazon account, so i definitely want to get the more tablet-friendly app asap.
hell, amazon is litteraly losing book sales from me right now as the last 2 books i bought through bn as their app is better on our xooms (though still needs to be updated as well).

Custom Rom's - Can I still use Amazon services (ie. watch Amazon video, read books)?

Do I lose the functionality of using Amazon services, if I were to use CM or MIUI? I realize that the ootb KF is tightly integrated with Amazon services, but what functionality will I lose going to a custom rom? I do want to read books I purchase from Amazon or elsewhere (I assume the Kindle Reader app would work for that) and possibly use the Amazon Video from time to time (may work within a browser?). Sorry if this has been gone over before?
Thanks.

yarrumc said:
Do I lose the functionality of using Amazon services, if I were to use CM or MIUI? I realize that the ootb KF is tightly integrated with Amazon services, but what functionality will I lose going to a custom rom? I do want to read books I purchase from Amazon or elsewhere (I assume the Kindle Reader app would work for that) and possibly use the Amazon Video from time to time (may work within a browser?). Sorry if this has been gone over before?
Thanks.
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Anyone? I am looking for a cut and dry answer, nothing elaborate. Thanks.

You can download the kindle app that is available for all android phones. It's not as pretty as the stock one, but you have access to your books. Though, amazon did just recently update its iPad Kindle app, so there's hope in that department. As far as video, I think one or two people claim to have it working, and a how-to is in the CM7 thread (I think), but I was not able to get it to work.
TL;DR - Books, yes; Video, no
EDIT - LOOK HERE
Sorry, didn't really read the whole post. You are absolutely correct. Kindle app works, and I believe browser Amazon Prime works with a User Agent set to Desktop. Hope that helps!

[VIDEO REVIEW] First Look at the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet

In this video, I go over the camera, video playback, audio books, and a few other fun items.
Before you ask....
Yes, I loaded apk files on here that you would not normally be able to get from Amazon's Appstore. Most worked with no problems.

Nice review... the best that I have seen so far (inc the Verge etc)

Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference.

Gam3r 4 Life said:
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference. Have you tried side loading the Play Store APK?[/QUOTE
The Play Store requires files to be manually placed into the /system/app folder and the permissions to be changed. That requires root. All of the other apps were either grabbed from my Nexus 7, or found elsewhere. I downloaded ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore, and used it to install the apks.
No PAID apps were harmed in the making of this video.
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reverendkjr said:
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference. Have you tried side loading the Play Store APK?[/QUOTE
The Play Store requires files to be manually placed into the /system/app folder and the permissions to be changed. That requires root. All of the other apps were either grabbed from my Nexus 7, or found elsewhere. I downloaded ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore, and used it to install the apks.
No PAID apps were harmed in the making of this video.
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Ok, thanks for the reply. Im still sold. Ill most likely be picking one up at Best Buy today. Thanks again.
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Can you side load a paid app you got from the play store and still pass the licence check?
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Thanks for the great review !
The two apps I'm most interested in getting to work on a Kindle Fire HD are Google Maps and Google Now. I know there's no gps but I assume there is some kind of wifi based location ability ? Or just tell Google Maps where I am.
I figure maps shouldn't be too hard, what do you think ? I guess Google Now might require rooting though, is that the case ?

The device itself is pretty sick. But it's still stuck in Amazon's crappy software. It's like putting rims and ground effects on a Pinto; either way, it's still a Pinto.

Thanks for the review - I would like to see how the ComiXology app works but the fact that sideloading works takes a great load off my mind.
I'm definitely going to save up for the 8.9".

semifast said:
Thanks for the great review !
The two apps I'm most interested in getting to work on a Kindle Fire HD are Google Maps and Google Now. I know there's no gps but I assume there is some kind of wifi based location ability ? Or just tell Google Maps where I am.
I figure maps shouldn't be too hard, what do you think ? I guess Google Now might require rooting though, is that the case ?
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None of the Google Apps are going to work until we get root.
Be patient.

Can you tell me if Apex works if you just install the apk?

How did you get the camera launcher? Thanks

Gam3r 4 Life said:
How did you get the camera launcher? Thanks
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I obtained a camera app from the Play Store on another device, then I took the apk and installed it on my KFHD.

Wired Magazine APK Request

I recently purchased a Nexus 7, which I understand to have the same resolution as a Kindle Fire HD 8.9". I used to be able to run the Wired APK from the Amazon app store, but the old version of the APK that I have force closes on my Nexus 7. Would someone be willing to download the Wired app from the Amazon App Store on to their Fire HD (I don't believe the specific size model matters), and upload or email me the APK so I can sideload it?
I can't download the app directly since I have a different device, and the app is only listed as compatible with Kindle Fire and Nook HD models.
Thanks in advance!

up! i need it too, thank you

Nobody?? On a rooted Kindle Fire, this would have to take, what... all of five minutes? Maybe ten?
We aren't the first to ask for this, there are a lot of people out there who would really appreciate having the APK to at least give a shot!

Europe Stock Rom on Japanese Fire HD 10??

Hey,........
I'm on a buisness trip in Japan.
Amazon Japan have right know very good prices for the Fire HD 10 (64GB). It's about 140$. In germany the price is about 235$ (without ads). I'm thinking to buy 2 devices (for my kids).
I googled already that I can switch the language, but Alexa will be missing. I would like to have alexa on these devices.
Is it possible to flash a kind of "european" stock rom to the device to get alexa working?
Google can't help here. Maybe I'm just blind.
thanky you

apejovic said:
Hey,........
I'm on a buisness trip in Japan.
Amazon Japan have right know very good prices for the Fire HD 10 (64GB). It's about 140$. In germany the price is about 235$ (without ads). I'm thinking to buy 2 devices (for my kids).
I googled already that I can switch the language, but Alexa will be missing. I would like to have alexa on these devices.
Is it possible to flash a kind of "european" stock rom to the device to get alexa working?
Google can't help here. Maybe I'm just blind.
thanky you
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The only stock ROM available is the one supplied by Amazon.

Hi and thanks for you reply.
So it should be enough just to change the language and everything should work out of the box?
If it's not working, due to whatever reason, I can download the stock rom and just flash the Fire HD 10 in recovery mode and go through the settings? That's it?
I Just need Alexa working and the german system laguages.
thank you

apejovic said:
Hi and thanks for you reply.
So it should be enough just to change the language and everything should work out of the box?
If it's not working, due to whatever reason, I can download the stock rom and just flash the Fire HD 10 in recovery mode and go through the settings? That's it?
I Just need Alexa working and the german system laguages.
thank you
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I do not know honestly. I've never used Alexa.
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