The Amazon Kindle Fire HD is one of the most competitively priced tablets out there and it offers plenty of bang for your buck, too. With the Kindle Fire HD – and with all the devices in fact – there are ways and means and Secrets and Tricks That help you to get more from your device. Here are our top tip to help you get the very most from your tablet.
How to install non-market apps on your Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD does not have Google’s Play Store, but you can still install apps That May not be Listed in Amazon’s App Store by going tapping Settings> Device and ticking the box That says “Allow installation of applications from unknown sources. ” Then simply copy your app (. Apk) to the device’s storage and use something like Linda File Manager to install them.
How to get rid of ads on your Amazon Kindle Fire HD
The Kindle Fire HD is cheaper than your average tablet Because it’s subsidized, to some degree at least, by Amazon’s targeted advertising. Opt-out of this by going into the “Manage your devices” section of your Kindle account on the Amazon website and paying $ 15. Believe us, it’s worth it.
Running Windows XP? Update your media player
If you’re having problems connecting your Kindle Fire HD to your PC to transfer files and are on Windows XP, it’s likely Because You have not got the latest version of Windows Media Player. Update to version 11 + and things Should start to work.
How to install Flash to access more media content on your Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Head over to Those clever guys at the XDA Developers Forum and download Their version of the Dolphin Browser, Which & Q Flash, then head over and download the elusive Flash player. Once you’ve got them both, install the browser, then the Flash player … oh, and do not forget to enable ‘Desktop’ mode in Dolphin! (See above for how to install the files).
How to make the most out of your on-board storage on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD
use a cloud service like Dropbox to save your media and personal files – this will allow you to keep your device’s storage free for important stuff like your apps, books and other downloaded content. Amazon’s cloud music service is a good option too, if you have a decent sized collection.
How to enjoy non-Amazon ebooks on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Using Amazon’s ‘Sent to Kindle’ application to fire non-Amazon ebooks over to your device, you can even send documents That you might need for school or work. Alternatively, you can email your files over by using your unique Kindle email address, Which is viewable in ‘Settings ->’ My Account ‘, or on your “Manage Your Kindle” page on Amazon’s website.
How to stop your screen auto-rotating on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD
You can stop your Kindle Fire HD’s screen from auto-rotating by pulling down the notifications blind and Choosing locked or unlocked form the menu.
How to root your Kindle Fire HD
This one’s the benchmark if you want to take your tablet in hand and really get the most out of it. Head over to the XDA Developers Forum again (we told you Those guys were clever) and read Their guide to rooting.
The process will allow you to install custom tweaks, software and accomplish other Things That can bring a whole new dimension to your Kindle Fire HD, but your warranty will be void if you do. Also, follow the guide to the letter – failure to do so May brick your tablet – and we do not want that to happen, do we?
How to set up email on your Kindle Fire HD
To set up email on your Kindle Fire HD, follow the steps below.
- From the homescreen tap Apps.
- Scroll down and select Email, Contacts and Calendar.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and select Add Account.
- Select Yahoo Mail, Gmail, or AOL mail. You can add another overpriced service below That manually.
- Enter the Appropriate email address and password, then tap
How to install Gmail on your Kindle Fire HD
The Kindle Fire HD is an amazing tablet. With all its greatness, however, it’s missing a few apps only available on Google Android tablets – most notably Gmail. That can be pretty crappy for users who are Particularly attached to Their Gmail.
Thankfully, an amazing Reddit user came forward to save us all, posting a step-by-step guide on how to install Gmail with ease. It includes changing a few settings to make side-loading possible, then downloading the. Apk file and installing it.
If installing Gmail on your Kindle Fire HD sounds like something you’re interested in, follow our guide below. It’s easy and quick.
Note: All the files you need for this guide can be found here.
- From the homescreen tap Settings.
- Next, enable the installation of applications from unknown sources.
- Install the GoogleLoginService.apk.
- Reboot
- Install the Gmail.apk.
- Start Gmail. Sign In. It will take you to Google Account Manager to create / USE EXISTING Google credentials.
- That’s it! You can now access Gmail
How to hard reset your Kindle Fire HD
To factory reset your Kindle Fire HD, follow the steps below:
- Go to the Settings app.
- In the Settings app, tap My Account.
- Scroll down and tap Deregister.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm you want to Deregister.
- Go back to Settings app, then Device.
- Scroll down and tap Reset to Factory Defaults.
- Your Kindle Fire HD will reset and reboot.
How to install YouTube on your Kindle Fire HD
- From the homescreen tap Settings.
- Next, enable the installation of applications from unknown sources.
- Reboot
- Install the YouTube.apk.
- YouTube will display as an icon into Apps.
- There you go! You can now enjoy your favorite YouTube videos on the Kindle Fire HD.
How to take a screenshot on your Kindle Fire HD
To start snapping screenies, just follow the easy steps below:
- Wake your Kindle Fire HD
- Hold down the Power button and then press the Volume Down rocker (hold the buttons for two seconds).
- That Should be it! The image will now be available in your gallery.
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