Amazon 5.0 app from phone working on Nexus 7 2013

ecardwell1

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I tried to download the new Amazon app (that has Instant Video included) onto my N7 but it says it's not compatible with this device. Anyone have a trick that allows the phone app to work on the tablet?

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Saturny

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I tried to download the new Amazon app (that has Instant Video included) onto my N7 but it says it's not compatible with this device. Anyone have a trick that allows the phone app to work on the tablet?

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You can back up the app from your phone with a back up app, move it to your cloud storage or a flash drive (you can also use a SD card with a card reader). If you're using the cloud, just log in on you N7 & DL it. If it's on a SD reader or flash drive, connect it to your N7, go to where you saved it & DL.
 

jyesucevitz

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Thanks for sharing this. Got it working after 1 try on my nexus 7 2013.v if it matters to anyone im rooted running the latest paranoid android ROM with elemental kernel.

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ritchea

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Not working for me on my N7, running stock Android L Developer preview :(

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Installed fine but not working with latest Android L for me either. While Netflix works fine, I have no volume when streaming my Xfinity TV Go app. Hopefully, they'll get these apps up-to-date for Lollipop. Amazon Prime just stopped working as per the message it displayed.
 

jfriend33

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Installed fine but not working with latest Android L for me either. While Netflix works fine, I have no volume when streaming my Xfinity TV Go app. Hopefully, they'll get these apps up-to-date for Lollipop. Amazon Prime just stopped working as per the message it displayed.
Thank you for this comment. As little as I use my n7 I will just wait for app compatibility. Love tv go and the ability to download shows!

Do you have x1 cloud dvr yet?
 

ritchea

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Thank you for this comment. As little as I use my n7 I will just wait for app compatibility. Love tv go and the ability to download shows!

Do you have x1 cloud dvr yet?
No X1 at all. Comcast offered me a bit of a deal ($10. less for 2 years than I currently pay), but I had to use their modem. Further, I'm not at all sure how well it would work in our "end of the line/last to get anything" rural community. I also have a Slingbox that requires non-hdmi connection.
I would like to know if the X1 app works on L.

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jfriend33

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No X1 at all. Comcast offered me a bit of a deal ($10. less for 2 years than I currently pay), but I had to use their modem. Further, I'm not at all sure how well it would work in our "end of the line/last to get anything" rural community. I also have a Slingbox that requires non-hdmi connection.
I would like to know if the X1 app works on L.

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Sorry OP for taking over.

You need the wireless gateway 2 dpc3939. It's dual band wireless. That way we can rationalize paying monthly fee for modem and just think 96 a year for a guaranteed new modem router, not bad.

The x1 is awesome. You should look into it. We have 1 x1 dvr with three access boxes, one regular dta, and have every movie channel they offer and pay $186/mo after a $75 monthly discount (was 90 for a year now 75 and in Feb it drops off at which point I'll be calling back to get a new promo)

Just keep calling and tell them you are going to cancel and eventually you'll get retentions.

Your sling will work just fine with the x1 too. Plus once the cloud dvr goes to your area you'll have tons more storage and the ability to transfer your shows to your mobile device at home and take them to go.
. Just wish the cloud feature had sling box capabilities.

No clue if app is supported on L or when it will be.

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ritchea

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Sorry OP for taking over.

You need the wireless gateway 2 dpc3939. It's dual band wireless. That way we can rationalize paying monthly fee for modem and just think 96 a year for a guaranteed new modem router, not bad.

The x1 is awesome. You should look into it. We have 1 x1 dvr with three access boxes, one regular dta, and have every movie channel they offer and pay $186/mo after a $75 monthly discount (was 90 for a year now 75 and in Feb it drops off at which point I'll be calling back to get a new promo)

Just keep calling and tell them you are going to cancel and eventually you'll get retentions.

Your sling will work just fine with the x1 too. Plus once the cloud dvr goes to your area you'll have tons more storage and the ability to transfer your shows to your mobile device at home and take them to go.
. Just wish the cloud feature had sling box capabilities.

No clue if app is supported on L or when it will be.

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Thanks for your response. Retentions is the one who called me. I pay $180./mo now (+$16. taxes,etc): performance internet; all premium but TMC; 2 HD boxes). They offered $160/mo for triple play premium (we have no home phone service and don't care to) guaranteed for 24 mos with no more than $25/mo increase for another year. I guess the modem rental fee was included. I'd also read (Comcast forums) that one box works with SlingBox but the other does not and consumers do not get to choose. Some said I could re-instate my modem after installation. It was four years for ondemand to get to my area. I don't want to start something that may not even service me once I have to pay that increase. Were you suggesting I need the wireless gateway? I'm not familiar with that so I don't know what the advantage is. I use an ASUS dual band router with a custom firmware; all computers, tv's, tablets, phones, dvd players, and game consoles have access. In any case, I'd still be interested to know if the X1 app works with Android L.
 
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ritchea

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Someone in the N5 thread said it was now working with latest L preview. It's not for me on N7. Anyone have success? Do we need to find an updated apk?
Edit: yes, I needed to update the main app from 5.0.0 to 5.1.0. Now it works with L. Thanks to jhax01 in N5 thread.

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