Has anyone figured out why or better yet figured out a work around for why the Kindle software won't start unless you are in the stock UI? I can't get it to open from within GoLauncher at all. Sure I can just go back to the stock UI and read my books and magazines, but it would be nice to get this from inside GoLaunder or any of the other launchers.
-Eric
That's weird, mine launches from Go Launcher just fine. So does my Amazon Video. No idea why though.
For me it only launches in Go Launcher if I have a book already open in the Stock Kindle UI.
For the time being I have a shortcut on the desktop to the amazon launcher. Just 1 extra step, seems to work. And when I hit home, right back to ADW EX homescreen.
EABonney said:
Has anyone figured out why or better yet figured out a work around for why the Kindle software won't start unless you are in the stock UI? I can't get it to open from within GoLauncher at all. Sure I can just go back to the stock UI and read my books and magazines, but it would be nice to get this from inside GoLaunder or any of the other launchers.
-Eric
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was getting ready to post this same question, I've tried 4 or 5 other ereaders and none work under the GO launcher.. ???
I use ADW EX. I have a shortcut for Amazon launcher on the desktop.
I tap it, and amazon pops up as if you hit the home button on stock.
I go to books, app store for daily free app, etc. All is good.
I hit home button, i go back to ADW EX desktop.
Yep, I just use the icons in the launcher or desktop shortcut, dock shortcut etc.. All Amazon app icons work fine for me either in Go or ADW. No issues.
Kindle apps not working after I rooted and installed Android market on my Kindle Fire
Hey guys, Please help with my problems:
1. I have rooted and installed Android market on my KF successfully. So far, can download and install any apps from the market and run well.
(when stalling the Market, and stuck with vending.apk mounting (it always said"mount failed", I use Root Explorer instead of File Explore v.2.17.1, then it is ok)
2. After having the market done, I wrongly installed another KINDLE APP from the market into my Fire without thinking that this already pre-installed in KF no matter how we root it. However, when i run this, Kindle app still run well but I only can see the eBook that on my Cloud with Amazon but not all my ebooks that i copied in KF before.
I then tried copying all these ebooks to "/sdcard/kindle" like instruction of others, but my ebooks still cannot be shown on Kindle Apps
3. When I went to bed yesterday, I shut my KF down. This morning, when woke up, I turned it on, then I saw status "Installing the Updates....." automatically at start-up stage. When getting into the launcher (I used GO LAUNCHER EXPLORER V.2.7.0), tap into the Kindle Apps icons, nothing appear. It's freeze now.
4. I cannot not remove or uninstall the Kindle Apps (probably because it was pre-installed by Amazon in KF)
Please help.
Hello,
I am trying to set up my Kindle Fire as a media remote and need widgets to accomplish my goal. I was able to get Nova Launcher up and running instead of Fire Launcher however, whenever I try to add widgets it takes me the system settings and then the homescreen is left without the widget I tried to add.
I am running 5.3.2 with a 6th Gen HD8. Any help or working alternative launcher would be really appreciated.
I still am in the return period and am hoping for root however If I cant get widgets to work then I unfortunately will have to return it for a Samsung Tab E Lite. I know rooting takes time but has there also been any hint of progress on it or is it likely this model is
unrootable.
Thanks in advance!
Widgets require 'system' access, which we do 'not' have in 2016 model -> get your money back and go for a 2015 model.
hth
Hi! I just picked up a new HD 8 (2016) from Amazon on sale. The new HD 8 is noticeably quicker than the 2015 version, and a very nice tablet for light use. Web pages and apps load much faster now.
I spent far too much time trying to find the best threads for two mandatory mods I had to have: Installing Google Play, and replacing the Fire Launcher with Nova Launcher.
I finally found two good threads that had minimal stuff to install on my v5.3.1.0 HD 8, and both are working fine.
Of course, these are posts from other folks, and I don't take any credit for anything.
Google Play Installation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603
Replace Fire Launcher with Nova Launcher using LauncherHijack: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...hijack-custom-launcher-t3409531?tag=823814-20
After you install the Hijacker, you will go to the Accessibility >> Services settings, and enable the Nova Launcher and Detect Home Button options.
I am blocking Amazon updates to my HD 8 by following option #4 here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-bloc...-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/#opendns
I usually keep my HD 8 in Airplane Mode since I generally use my HD 8 as a book reader. It gives much, much better battery life, and prevents accidental Amazon updates if I'm not on my home network.
Hi Guys
I ordered today my Kindle Fire HD 8 and think that it is a 2020 version but will see this earliest by tomorrow. (It was a Demonstration tablet so I hope that it's a earlier version).
I don't like Phones & Tablets which are spying on me so the first thing I will do is to skip the initial setup and disable all unnecessary apps and features. But I have some questions where I would be very happy if someone can answer them:
- Is the installed (stock rom) os a "normal" Andorid 9 which is customised by Amazaon?
- Will I be able to run an alternative App Store like F-Droid on this device? (I don't want to use the Goolag Store and Services)
- Is Nova Launcher the only Launcher or are there any alternatives available? Is it possible to run maybe KISS Launcher?
- I know that there is no Custom ROM for the Fire HD 8 at the moment - but is it maybe in work?
thanks
DBlake76
Hi,
I've just bought an Amazon FireTV 4k Max (Fire TV Home Version) 6341067.1 running Fire OS 7.2.5.5 (PS7255/2444) and purchased and installed ATV Pro Launcher (0.1.5-pro) and I would like to be able to replace the genuine launcher by ATV Pro launcher in the sense (1)when FireTV boots, reboots or whatever ATV Pro launcher gets launched instead of the genuine launcher and (2) when i press the home button i would like FireTV to take me to ATV Pro launcher desktop instead of showing the genuine launcher desktop.
Does anyone knows if it's still possible? If I could do it through adb it would be nice.
I've been looking and trying different apps but it didn't seemed to work.
I hope someone can help.
Thanks in advanced!!
PD: I've tried FireTV Helper but it didn't work. I noticed it said accessibility service was disabled.
sibok said:
Hi,
I've just bought an Amazon FireTV 4k Max (Fire TV Home Version) 6341067.1 running Fire OS 7.2.5.5 (PS7255/2444) and purchased and installed ATV Pro Launcher (0.1.5-pro) and I would like to be able to replace the genuine launcher by ATV Pro launcher in the sense (1)when FireTV boots, reboots or whatever ATV Pro launcher gets launched instead of the genuine launcher and (2) when i press the home button i would like FireTV to take me to ATV Pro launcher desktop instead of showing the genuine launcher desktop.
Does anyone knows if it's still possible? If I could do it through adb it would be nice.
I've been looking and trying different apps but it didn't seemed to work.
I hope someone can help.
Thanks in advanced!!
PD: I've tried FireTV Helper but it didn't work. I noticed it said accessibility service was disabled.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Finally I was able to fix it through Launcher Manager [1].
[1] https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...manager-change-launcher-without-root.4176349/