Anybody use the Amazon Appstore with the Coby Kyros MID7015? I'm thinking about buying the Coby Kyros MID7015, but the lack of content in the AppsLib concerns me. I know you can root and use the Android Market, but I was wondering if anyone is using the Amazon Appstore on the device and if it works. If so, I may not have to go through all that. Thanks! Anybody use the Amazon Appstore with the Coby Kyros MID7015? I'm thinking about buying the Coby Kyros MID7015, but the lack of content in the AppsLib concerns me. I know you can root and use... » Read More Anybody use the Amazon Appstore with the Coby Kyros MID7015? I'm thinking about buying the Coby Kyros MID7015, but the lack of content in the AppsLib concerns me. I know you can root and use the Android Market, but I was wondering if anyone is using the Amazon Appstore on the device and if it works. If so, I may not have to go through all that. Thanks! « Show Less
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Rooting the Coby Kyros MID7015 is really easy and takes minutes to do if you do it right. There is a Youtube video with great instructions and links in the comments on how to do this. This is the easiest way I found to root this tablet. It gives you access to Google's Android Market, and you can run apps that normally won't run on the unrooted MID7015 (Flixster works after I root it). And you can install the graphical fix for Angry Birds.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clGKXHjY548
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I did not root my 7015 and I have downloaded (have also updated) and used the Amazon App Store with very few problems. It works great and there is a window which tells me whether a particular application is compatible with the Coby.
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I just downloaded the Amazon Appstore, like I would any other app. It has worked great for us!
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I just got the Coby Kyros MID8024 and the applibs its not compatible with the device. Downloaded the Amazon apps for android and it still doesn't work.Any sugestions???
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I rooted my 7015 and it worked fine although I noticed it was a bit slower responding to touch and applications. After a few months, I restored it back to the original settings and I like it better. I learned to live without the extra apps from the Android Market.
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Kyros 8024 is a bit problematic for me; it installs App Store directly from Amazon (not through Google Play), but every time I turn it off, it will not start again, and I have to clear out the data (NOT cache) to get it to work again. I have to re-register my device, and I end up having the device registered (as a new device) for every time I open App Store and log in. Means I own apps, but can't play them, 'cause App Store doesn't recognize my Coby after a reboot or power off, or even just unloading App Store.
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Anything available on amazon appstore I have been able to use. If you see it there it can probably be used. You cannot use google play store with this device though even though its a droid.
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My favorite market for this tablet is Amazon AppStore. You will get more apps there that actually work on this tablet. Yes, there are various workarounds that will let you put Google Play Store on the Coby but because this tablet doesn't come with a licensed version of Play Store, many apps there are not set up for this device. Go with Amazon.
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Unfortunately for Kindle HD owners, Amazon controls the content of their app store. The Canon EOS app would work on your device if it were made available to you. Its a free App too and it works great! Your only choice would be to root your device (which I am NOT recommending - but it would work if you know what your doing), or your best bet short of getting a Google Nexus tablet would be to contact Amazon and complain about this. I would be really upset with the situation - and I almost bought the Fire HD because it otherwise is a really nice device - I just couldn't go with the reduced selection of apps. I hope that this answer helps you. Unfortunately for Kindle HD owners, Amazon controls the content of their app store. The Canon EOS app would work on your device if it were made available to you. Its a free App too and it works great! Your only choice would be to root your device (which I am NOT recommending - but it would work if you know what your doing), or your best bet short of getting a Google Nexus tablet would be to contact Amazon and complain about this. I would be really upset with the situation - and I almost bought the Fire HD because it otherwise is a really nice device - I just couldn't go with the reduced... » Read More Unfortunately for Kindle HD owners, Amazon controls the content of their app store. The Canon EOS app would work on your device if it were made available to you. Its a free App too and it works great! Your only choice would be to root your device (which I am NOT recommending - but it would work if you know what your doing), or your best bet short of getting a Google Nexus tablet would be to contact Amazon and complain about this. I would be really upset with the situation - and I almost bought the Fire HD because it otherwise is a really nice device - I just couldn't go with the reduced selection of apps. I hope that this answer helps you. « Show Less
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No. You have to download an AppStore and google play is not a choice. And the app stores offered are not that great. But amazon AppStore is a choice. And it is a good AppStore. I am used to the apple AppStore, and the amazon store is comparable, with pictures, reviews, descriptions, examples of what will happen in the app, etc. to install the amazon store, however, you do need a credit card .. Which would be automatically charged for app purchases. You get an email each time an app is purchased .. Free or otherwise.
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I signed up for the one month trial of Prime (and VOD) a few days ago without even looking at what devices supported it. I figured there was no way Amazon would not be on the best streaming device available. When I got home and powered up my Boxee Box I was in shock that there was no Amazon App. How is this even possible? With Netflix screwing over millions of customers why hasnt Amazon stepped up to the plate?
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Some apps are supported by Nabi, but even the Amazon appstore is limited. There are many compatible books and textbooks for Nabi. Again, there are very few popular apps available for Nabi.
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Mine came with the Google Play Store but it did not have FaceBook, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, or Netflix. I had to download them myself from the Play Store. The tablet that I got was one of the last in stock, right after I received it most of the sellers that had it showed "out-of-stock". So I think the last ones they sold were probably rushed through to get them available and didn't get a lot of apps preinstalled. This is the only seller I've seen who still has them in stock. And naturally they're more money than all the others I saw. Mine was $77, this guy wants $90.
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As I purchase my music through Amazon I tried downloading the Amazon CloudPlayer App with no luck, so I imagine that the Pandora might be problematic as well though it seems that others have been able to do it without a problem. Just remember it is truly a WiFi unit which means you have to be in a wifi area for it to work.
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You'd have to sideload the app if that's possible. It's not on the amazon app store. So technically it could work but not via 'authorized' channels.
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GetJar is there to download apps, Its kinda sucky, But you can use the Amazon App store to download from assuming you have an Amazon account. It likes to black screen on follow up uses (like after restarting and such) but you can clear the App data or cache and it will work again, Odd I know, But Coby isnt the best Tablet as i have sadly learned. Returned mine within a month.
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I took off the OS(icecream i thinnk) that was installed and put on another one that allowed me to access the playstore. Turns out some of the apps at the playstore aren't compatiable with this version of the Kyros. For the most part I'm happy with it. But it kinda sucks when you go get an app and you get the message that it's not compatiable with the tablet you have.
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Coby uses it's own affiliated store (SlideME). It's good, but it's not nearly as big as Google play.it is good enough though for the basics, and is growing. The advantage is that anything there will work with the Kyros. You can also download from "private company" sites and install manually. It cannot download from any other location without hacking the tablet.
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I didn't have any luck with any of the apps distributed with the coby stuff that was installed. I had to go to amazon and download things to get anything to work. The Getjar app didn't work at all for me as well as several other apps that came with it.
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no google playstore. my tablet still work, your creditcard extended warrsanty will cover it after one year manufactuers warranty. koby is americsn msde.. but no playstore
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It appears never at the rate Amazon is moving. Try mobile.brothersoft.com, download the APK, sideload it (suggested answer in the forums and from Hasbro support since it was submitted to Amazon at the same time as Google Play).
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Just install the Amazon Appstore app and you can download all your compatible apps on the Asus. However, just like the new Kindle, some apps are not compatible because they do not advertise. I found this out when downloading Dictionary.com-Plus (without advertising), only Dictionary.com with advertising works; same with other apps like SketchPro.