So we all know that Google and Amazon don't like to share. Which means that we have to put up with Amazon's lousy app store. Well, there is a way to get Google Play on an Amazon Fire. Here are the steps to get an amazing app store! (Note- This works on Fires running Fire OS 5 and above. This should be 2015 models and up.)
First, download Launcher Hijack from this link. (My Fire was the Fire 7 and I needed to install this but you might not have to if you have a lower model.) And then install the APK to your kindle. If you don't know how to, you can go to my article and see the steps to install an APK file.
Next, download the APKs in the order that they are linked here-
1 - Account Manager
2 - Services Framework
3 - Play Services
4 - Play Store
Then, on your fire, install the APKs from the bottom up. Then you will have the working Google Play Store on your Fire! Thanks to Love My Fire for the tutorial and links. Their article is linked here. Please see my About page for my disclaimer. I hope you enjoyed!
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
How to Transfer Files to a Mobile Device from Computer via USB
This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to transfer files to a mobile device via a USB cable. You will need:
Next, you should get a pop-up saying you connected a new device to you computer. Select the "open device to view files" option. Or go and manually pull up your mobile device's files.
Then, find the appropriate folder/section to put your media into. Find your media and right click on it and then select copy. Go to your folder/section and right click and paste your media into the folder/section. Let it copy to the folder/section. If asked if you want to convert, you can make the choice. I recommend not converting it if it is a popular format like mp3 or mp4, and just getting an app to handle it.
Finally, disconnect your mobile device and enjoy your media and files!
- a USB cable
- a Computer
- Your mobile device
- PDFs, APKs, Music, Books, Movies/Videos, or anything you want to transfer
Next, you should get a pop-up saying you connected a new device to you computer. Select the "open device to view files" option. Or go and manually pull up your mobile device's files.
Then, find the appropriate folder/section to put your media into. Find your media and right click on it and then select copy. Go to your folder/section and right click and paste your media into the folder/section. Let it copy to the folder/section. If asked if you want to convert, you can make the choice. I recommend not converting it if it is a popular format like mp3 or mp4, and just getting an app to handle it.
Finally, disconnect your mobile device and enjoy your media and files!
How to Make Your Kindle Fire Tablet Look and Feel Like an Android
Here is a tutorial on how to make your Kindle Fire look and feel like an Android phone or tablet.
- First, download the 2 APKs listed here: APK 1 and APK 2. You can download them straight to your Fire or transfer via computer. Then, on your Fire, go to Settings and then to Security, and toggle "Apps From Unknown Sources" to on.
- Next, open the docs app on your Fire and install the APKs.
- Then, go to Settings, then scroll to Accessibility, and turn on "detect home button press."
- Finally, click the home button and your Android home screen will show up! You might notice a flash to the default Fire home screen but don't worry this can be fixed! Press the home button repeatedly until the default home screen only flashes for a second or two. This cannot be fixed completely, because the APKs have to work around the default Fire settings, but it will get smoother as you do this
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