Bob Z wrote: » has anyone here got chromecast to work?
The_Conductor wrote: » Turn on and turn off again- it seems to hold the internet connection for an access point indefinitely, and if you access it out of sleep, it doesn't process incoming packets as you'd expect it to. There are a few threads on it on other sites- but the short and simple is to reboot the device.
The Ayatolla wrote: » Getting "an error has occurred" when opening the YouTube app. Reinstalled it from the Play Store but no joy. Anyone have same issues or a fix?
mrcheez wrote: » Right so, I haven't checked out what version the 2nd tablet I'm doing is, but I take it I should avoid connecting to the internet until I've rooted it and disabled the "auto-update" process etc
blobbie wrote: » Yeah, looks like they have tightened up with 5.3.2.1 as per XDA thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/fireos-5-3-2-arrived-t3500922/post70252060#post70252060 andhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/5-3-2-1-complete-list-t3527731 They warn that there is a high probability of bricking if you try to downgrade 5.3.2.1
mrcheez wrote: » I won't get a chance to look until the weekend unfortunately, just doing some research in the meantime. Are you not able to downgrade though?
lolliedog wrote: » Yes, have tried all day but can get it to install. Had you any luck?
mrcheez wrote: » Also has anyone found any issues with the latest Amazon OS and Play store installation?
lukeeman wrote: » Try this worked perfect for me.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRBXG9EcUkM
lolliedog wrote: » Any advice on how to install google play store on Amazon fire 7 is 5.3.2.1. Trying all day no joy..
dodzy wrote: » Just plugged mine in 30mins ago. On same version as yours so unrootable for the mo but..... 5 mins and you will be 'playstored' Here ya go. No PC or SD card needed. You just need to grab a few APKs from the web using the stock silk browser. First grab a free file manager from the Amazon app store - just search for FILE MANAGER (I took the first one found, File Commander). Then, through the Silk Browser navigate to the following links and download the 4 files. You will need to enable installation from unknown sources in settings. You will be prompted once you try to download the first of the .apks so just turn on the setting. I downloaded them all then went into the file manager, into downloads and then installed the 4 files in order. 5 mins later, the Play store icon will be on the bottom of your apps list. Enjoy Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-account-manager/google-account-manager-5-1-1743759-release/google-account-manager-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/ Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-services-framework/google-services-framework-5-1-1743759-release/google-services-framework-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/ Google Play Services 9.8.77 (230-135396225)http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-9-8-77-release/google-play-services-9-8-77-230-135396225-android-apk-download/ Google Play Store 7.0.25.H-all [0]http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-0-25-h-all-0-release/google-play-store-7-0-25-h-0-android-apk-download/
SachaJ wrote: » Correct the the videos are geo-blocked in Ireland but you still have to subscribe if you still want access to the games, apps and books. It's quite clear that when you setup the kids profiles that you are getting a year for free and it's a subscription after that. £4 per child for £8 for up to 4 kids I think. In my case I have hidden all the videos and the kids just use Netflix or Plex instead.
ted1 wrote: » The argus SD cards are the lower speeds, you need to get the dearer class 10 ones
CreepingDeath wrote: » I bought the fire for kids 7" tablet from argos (Ireland) last year, where they offered 1 year access to fire for kids unlimited. It was supposed to be videos, apps, ebooks etc. But Argos weren't supposed to sell them in Ireland due to licensing issues on the video content. So all the videos were geo blocked. Ended up getting a partial refund from Amazon, but could access apps/games and ebooks. That was 1 year ago. Just noticed a €4.78 Amazon download charge on my credit card, so they've immediately started a hidden recurring charge after year one despite not being able to supply is the service... Will be phoning them up on that. So the Amazon fire unlimited for kids package wasn't available in Ireland last year, I assume it's the same still.
Patty O Furniture wrote: » Is There a difference btwn the Argos version & the Amazon bought tablet, as did someone say there's no ads with the Argos one?