wasn't going to buy this couple weeks ago but got two for 35 pounds manage to side load some apps its not bad
swapnil_deals
16 Dec 15#46
heat added
Rickardo
16 Dec 15#45
CyanogenMod is a highly customisable, open version of Android, with added features etc. It's usually lighter/faster than the OEM's installed OS. There's loads of information online. You would, though, lose the Amazon interface etc, but as you should have access to Google Play store, you can download the individual Amazon apps, so no loss of functionality.
cheekychic
16 Dec 15#44
how do u do this pls ..I haven't got a clue...step by step guide pls
redford
15 Dec 15#43
Tablet come with Fire OS 5.1.0 which is rootable, but if you let the tablet update it will install 5.1.1. There is no root available at present for 5.1.1, but it will be coming. You can still install Google Play, go to XDA forum for details. If you don't let it update you can go to RootJunky.com for step by step instructions in a YouTube video of how to root the device using files from XDA.
eldritch
15 Dec 15#42
These are pants, not worth £35. Screen is low resolution, Amazon apps annoying. Get something with better screen, non Amazon.
jazzuk777
15 Dec 151#41
+1
£1.47 in points? Big deal...
jamin100
15 Dec 151#20
also be aware that amazon updated the firmware very recently and this (at the moment) can no longer be rooted.
I have mine running CayongenMod - for £35 its excellent!
theTrueFocus11 to jamin100
15 Dec 15#34
How recently was this update?
Also, this....CyanogenMod or whatever...what does it do?
Pros and cons?
Thanks
MightyHumungus to jamin100
15 Dec 15#40
Lucky you. I was planning to root mine but this afternoon, while my tablet was charging, it turned it's wi-fi on, downloaded the latest OS update and turned the wi-fi back off, even though I made sure wi-fi was turned OFF before I plugged it in. Now I can't root it! The devious swines!
To anyone who's planning to root their tablet: make sure it can't connect to the internet while it's plugged into a mains charger.
Previous (rootable): Fire OS 5.0.1
New (non rootable) update: Fire OS 5.1.1
acemum1
15 Dec 15#30
I have two of these was going to return them but if anyone wants them at 40 plus postage can have them... Also have A. lenova you could have that for 65..all boxed and sealed.
Mod Edit: You need to start a thread in FS and not sell in this thread
acemum1 to acemum1
15 Dec 15#39
Ok can u delete me off.. I can't seem to do it..
bigsofty
15 Dec 15#36
All Amazon tablets do not have push notification as an option, forcing you to suffer Amazon ads all the time. Avoid.
mbordacs to bigsofty
15 Dec 15#37
just download the playstore and take off the ads while your at it, it takes about 10 minutes MAX of your time
mbordacs to bigsofty
15 Dec 15#38
just download the playstore and take off the ads while your at it, it takes about 10 minutes MAX of your time
katiestone
15 Dec 15#33
Do you have to be subscribed to prime to use these though, download the apps etc? Just I had to cancel prime with problems with delivery as we live in a new build property.
mattmerch to katiestone
15 Dec 15#35
no
peerssa
15 Dec 151#17
BE AWARE:
This is a hot deal, but the screen has a huge issue. The pixels aren't square. This leads to the aspect ratio being very off while watching video. So for reading, or internet usage, its a nice little machine, but this will annoy a lot of people looking to use for video. I ended up selling mine because of this.
MrPuddington to peerssa
15 Dec 151#32
Android has a very hard time dealing with non-square pixels, so I would avoid.
londonstinks
15 Dec 15#31
Anyone else get a stuck pixel on theirs?
Rambot
15 Dec 15#29
I got mine from JL for £35; been using it to watch catch up tv on the train. Recommended especially once you install full play store. Get a decent folio case + extra memory and you're good to go.
For anyone in the know:
1. what is the benefit of rooting the device over, just installing the play store?
2. why can I install iplayer on an sd card but 4od remains on the tablet and with only 8GB it's a bit restrictive.
infiltrate362436
15 Dec 15#28
£15 haha
Rickardo
15 Dec 15#27
I see Amazon don't appear to have stock until 21st December, so I suppose that adds to this deal if someone definitely wants one in time for Christmas.
Sunni
15 Dec 152#21
Why is this a deal?
Rickardo to Sunni
15 Dec 151#26
I guess because of the Tesco points, but I'm struggling to see why it's hot, tbh.
willyvwade
15 Dec 15#25
Well Meme'd sir.
scifigirl
15 Dec 15#24
darn, wish I had seen this.... :/ heat added though :smiley:
iceboy
15 Dec 151#23
Bought for £25 from Amazon, installed play store and hated it. Too chunky and large frame for a 7" tablet. Returned it back. To be honest, its not worth £49.
kingbeanio
15 Dec 15#22
May i have a cookie please :smiley:
ollie87
15 Dec 15#19
top kek m8
Hope you enjoyed that may-may.
bemad
15 Dec 15#18
Tesco were selling for £34 during Black Friday but sold out quickly and they didn't come back in stock before going back up in price. And they didn't have the bonus points back then.
So whilst they are £15 more now, it is still a hot deal especially if you are paying with points.
In the Black Friday double up so you could have got one for 1700 points (and got 34 points back) meaning a net cost of 1666 points.
They are now cost 2450 points in the double up (but you now get 49 points and 147 bonus points) meaning a net cost of 2254 points.
So the difference is actually only 588 points - which isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things especially if you need to get one.
cford2010
15 Dec 154#16
probably drop to 35 again in January sales.
mattmerch
15 Dec 15#15
the £35(£25 prime now) tablets had ads on the screen saver which took me 5mins to remove when i put the play store on
willyvwade
15 Dec 151#14
>2015
>Still calling image macros 'memes'
ollie87
15 Dec 151#13
Your Memegame is weak.
djh1975
15 Dec 15#12
Bought 2 when they were £35, love this tablet.
hu55ey
15 Dec 15#11
Thanks guys. Surely the price must come down again? I missed out on the £34.99 deal! :disappointed:
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£1.47 in points? Big deal...
I have mine running CayongenMod - for £35 its excellent!
Also, this....CyanogenMod or whatever...what does it do?
Pros and cons?
Thanks
To anyone who's planning to root their tablet: make sure it can't connect to the internet while it's plugged into a mains charger.
Previous (rootable): Fire OS 5.0.1
New (non rootable) update: Fire OS 5.1.1
Mod Edit: You need to start a thread in FS and not sell in this thread
This is a hot deal, but the screen has a huge issue. The pixels aren't square. This leads to the aspect ratio being very off while watching video. So for reading, or internet usage, its a nice little machine, but this will annoy a lot of people looking to use for video. I ended up selling mine because of this.
For anyone in the know:
1. what is the benefit of rooting the device over, just installing the play store?
2. why can I install iplayer on an sd card but 4od remains on the tablet and with only 8GB it's a bit restrictive.
Hope you enjoyed that may-may.
So whilst they are £15 more now, it is still a hot deal especially if you are paying with points.
In the Black Friday double up so you could have got one for 1700 points (and got 34 points back) meaning a net cost of 1666 points.
They are now cost 2450 points in the double up (but you now get 49 points and 147 bonus points) meaning a net cost of 2254 points.
So the difference is actually only 588 points - which isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things especially if you need to get one.
>Still calling image macros 'memes'
Thanks guys. Surely the price must come down again? I missed out on the £34.99 deal! :disappointed:
once you put play store on their pretty good value