HD Kindle Fire HD Tips & Tricks & How-To's - Page 3

rgeorg · 12-13-2012, 09:56 AM

@Blossom,
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I did what you suggested (brilliant!) and went to install it and the KF stated that there was a conflict with an already installed program. So I hunted around - no more app icons on the carousel or in Favorites - but by pressing on the Apps menu - they were all there! Even the Amazon free apps (I didn't have any paid apps).

So now I can give it back as a useable device. The 13-yr-old girl isn't much into tech nor are the parents - so this is a real windfall for them. Finances are so difficult here in Greece now that I am thrilled to help them make better use of their gift.

May be un-cool to say, but I really like dealing with Amazon (products). Not perfect, but surprisingly very good.

Blossom, I was actually thinking of PM'ing you with this question as you usually have excellent advice and suggestions! You beat me to it. I really appreciate the help.

Blossom · 12-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeorg

@Blossom,
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I did what you suggested (brilliant!) and went to install it and the KF stated that there was a conflict with an already installed program. So I hunted around - no more app icons on the carousel or in Favorites - but by pressing on the Apps menu - they were all there! Even the Amazon free apps (I didn't have any paid apps).

So now I can give it back as a useable device. The 13-yr-old girl isn't much into tech nor are the parents - so this is a real windfall for them. Finances are so difficult here in Greece now that I am thrilled to help them make better use of their gift.

May be un-cool to say, but I really like dealing with Amazon (products). Not perfect, but surprisingly very good.

Blossom, I was actually thinking of PM'ing you with this question as you usually have excellent advice and suggestions! You beat me to it. I really appreciate the help.

You're welcome and I hope she enjoys her gift! Reading is one of the most precious gifts anyone gave to me growing up. I don't even know who is was who gave me my first real book, (one of those secret Santa things) but it open up a whole new world to a abused little girl who just wanted the ugly to go away and found her escape in reading.

rgeorg · 12-14-2012, 03:47 AM

I also found refuge in reading, as a child whose parents were going through separation and divorce. I wish that I could get my own daughter (19 yrs) interested in reading, but hasn't happened yet. My husband and I are both avid readers and just cannot understand that she is not. We've tried everything as she was growing up. Perhaps being bi-lingual had something to do with it, too difficult to read in English? But she doesn't really read lots of fiction in Greek either. Oh well. Too much Internet.

You have helped so many people, on MR and others indirectly like my friends. This is really a big deal for them. That's a very generous thing. I hope that your MR "karma" brings you lots of good karma in your adult life.

Back to KFHD: Seems that Amazon left the apps on the device, but cleared the Favorites menu. Good move. All the apps and books are still on Amazon in my account. Really nice way to handle the deregister action.

This experience has been wonderful for me so that I better understand how to set up my SGP5 when I get it in January. First time I've used an Android device and it is confusing in the beginning.

The KFHD has been pretty easy to use, even in other European countries, and the screen/ speakers are fantastic. If I could afford to buy the 8.9" one for home use, I would get it. Maybe can see if I can cajole someone into getting me one as a gift!

PookaLady · 12-22-2012, 11:34 PM

Step by step installing flash.
http://www.lovemyfire.com/kindle-fire-flash-player.html

new · 12-24-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

You're welcome and I hope she enjoys her gift! Reading is one of the most precious gifts anyone gave to me growing up. I don't even know who is was who gave me my first real book, (one of those secret Santa things) but it open up a whole new world to a abused little girl who just wanted the ugly to go away and found her escape in reading.

I remember my first book as a child. Still have it. Give the gift of a book, or an ereader.

Merry Christmas my fellow book readers.

kindle_ newgirl · 12-30-2012, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

It is also helpful for changing wallpapers for alternative launchers.

how do I change my KFHD wallpaper? I've already downloaded the ES
file explorer is there another app for wallpapers that I have to download? if not please help me out here or anyone who can help. Thank you!

kindle_ newgirl · 01-02-2013, 03:34 AM

does anyone know how to change the wallpaper on the KFHD? are there any apps that people recommend? if anyone has any insight on my problem please help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

renswic · 01-04-2013, 12:39 PM

Something that I had to call Amazon for.

How to shut off auto correct and next word prediction:
Pull down the settings menu
More
Language & keyboard
Keyboards
English
Auto correction OFF
Next word prediction OFF

Also found it here:
http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle?_...x2SXL3T2HTMMRY

orlok · 01-04-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renswic

Something that I had to call Amazon for.

How to shut off auto correct and next word prediction:
Pull down the settings menu
More
Language & keyboard
Keyboards
English
Auto correction OFF
Next word prediction OFF

Also found it here:
http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle?_...x2SXL3T2HTMMRY

Thanks for that

. I've been meaning to look into how to turn that irritating feature off.

DiapDealer · 01-04-2013, 05:09 PM

Oh, I had to track that down that bit of nasty immediately and turn it off! I do leave the "next word prediction" on, though. It never intrudes—and sometimes actually comes in handy.

renswic · 01-04-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

Thanks for that

. I've been meaning to look into how to turn that irritating feature off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Oh, I had to track that down that bit of nasty immediately and turn it off! I do leave the "next word prediction" on, though. It never intrudes—and sometimes actually comes in handy.

Np it was pissing me off when entering a gift card code. Was the first thing I figured out how to shut off on my iPhone as well.

salsaguy · 01-05-2013, 09:58 PM

sadly even with that feature turned off it seems to still not work and want to auto correct for you, unless they have fixed it since last update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by renswic

Something that I had to call Amazon for.

How to shut off auto correct and next word prediction:
Pull down the settings menu
More
Language & keyboard
Keyboards
English
Auto correction OFF
Next word prediction OFF

Also found it here:
http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle?_...x2SXL3T2HTMMRY

DiapDealer · 01-06-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

sadly even with that feature turned off it seems to still not work and want to auto correct for you, unless they have fixed it since last update.

Firmware 7.2.3

I can confirm that turning off auto correction actually stops any auto correcting while typing. It's very easy for me to confirm, as I would have yanked all my hair out and punched the screen to fine, white powder by now if it wasn't really turned off.

Off is off on my HD 7.2.3

renswic · 01-07-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

sadly even with that feature turned off it seems to still not work and want to auto correct for you, unless they have fixed it since last update.

Just checked my version and can double confirm that it works on 7.2.3. Though mine is rooted so I can't offer any confirmation on a stock KFHD

Margriff · 01-17-2013, 06:06 AM

Can the KFHD access files on a memory stick connected via the micro USB?

12-14-2012, 03:47 AM	#33
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	I also found refuge in reading, as a child whose parents were going through separation and divorce. I wish that I could get my own daughter (19 yrs) interested in reading, but hasn't happened yet. My husband and I are both avid readers and just cannot understand that she is not. We've tried everything as she was growing up. Perhaps being bi-lingual had something to do with it, too difficult to read in English? But she doesn't really read lots of fiction in Greek either. Oh well. Too much Internet. You have helped so many people, on MR and others indirectly like my friends. This is really a big deal for them. That's a very generous thing. I hope that your MR "karma" brings you lots of good karma in your adult life. Back to KFHD: Seems that Amazon left the apps on the device, but cleared the Favorites menu. Good move. All the apps and books are still on Amazon in my account. Really nice way to handle the deregister action. This experience has been wonderful for me so that I better understand how to set up my SGP5 when I get it in January. First time I've used an Android device and it is confusing in the beginning. The KFHD has been pretty easy to use, even in other European countries, and the screen/ speakers are fantastic. If I could afford to buy the 8.9" one for home use, I would get it. Maybe can see if I can cajole someone into getting me one as a gift! Last edited by rgeorg; 12-14-2012 at 03:52 AM.

01-02-2013, 03:34 AM	#37
kindle_ newgirl Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: kindle fire hd	wallpaper help does anyone know how to change the wallpaper on the KFHD? are there any apps that people recommend? if anyone has any insight on my problem please help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

01-17-2013, 06:06 AM	#45
Margriff Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire HD	Expand memory via external drive? Can the KFHD access files on a memory stick connected via the micro USB?

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12-13-2012, 09:56 AM	#31
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	@Blossom, Thank you, thank you, thank you! I did what you suggested (brilliant!) and went to install it and the KF stated that there was a conflict with an already installed program. So I hunted around - no more app icons on the carousel or in Favorites - but by pressing on the Apps menu - they were all there! Even the Amazon free apps (I didn't have any paid apps). So now I can give it back as a useable device. The 13-yr-old girl isn't much into tech nor are the parents - so this is a real windfall for them. Finances are so difficult here in Greece now that I am thrilled to help them make better use of their gift. May be un-cool to say, but I really like dealing with Amazon (products). Not perfect, but surprisingly very good. Blossom, I was actually thinking of PM'ing you with this question as you usually have excellent advice and suggestions! You beat me to it. I really appreciate the help.

12-22-2012, 11:34 PM	#34
PookaLady Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo , Kindle 3,Kindle Fire	Step by step installing flash. http://www.lovemyfire.com/kindle-fire-flash-player.html

01-04-2013, 12:39 PM	#38
renswic Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 41520 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: 2018 PW4	Something that I had to call Amazon for. How to shut off auto correct and next word prediction: Pull down the settings menu More Language & keyboard Keyboards English Auto correction OFF Next word prediction OFF Also found it here: http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle?_...x2SXL3T2HTMMRY

01-04-2013, 05:09 PM	#40
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,045 Karma: 199464182 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Oh, I had to track that down that bit of nasty immediately and turn it off! I do leave the "next word prediction" on, though. It never intrudes—and sometimes actually comes in handy.

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