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TheDoolster 		Old
21st September 2012, 03:38 PM
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Default Getting a Kindle Fire HD
Hello,

I am getting a new KFHD today, and I was wondering if anyone could help me do these things on it. I have searched but I can not find a step by step guide on any of them. I have no problem rooting it or anything.

1 Disable ads on lock screen( unless I can get GO locker, see below)
2 Install a custom launcher (i.e Nova or Apex) and set it as default
3 Google Play Store

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nvrmore100 		Old
21st September 2012, 06:45 PM
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#1 and #3 are answered already in other posts, please search. #2 I don't think anyone has messed with this much, but again search around.
 
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alkemist80 		Old
21st September 2012, 09:25 PM
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1. Pay the $15 or there is another thread on here where someone did it, though it's at your own risk, there is a possibility of bricking your KFHD if not done properly.

2. It is not possible at this time to change the launcher, by default. ADW launcher EX does work but you can not associate it with the home button.

3. People have installed play rooted. There are already threads with step by step instructions.
 
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3rd October 2012, 06:51 PM
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Default Hack to use in Canada
Anyone know if it's possible to hack these things to use in Canada? I don't see any roms available that would allow me to use the standard Play store instead of amazon's app store. I'd like to get one and see what the fuss is about but obviously, I'm not in the US.
 
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