I used this walkthrough :smile:https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/

I've got one of these, don't expect the world. Playing back video is fine I guess, but as soon as you install the Google Play store and start putting apps on it that kind of weren't supposed to go on it, you;ll see it struggle.

Using Chrome is horrible, bluetooth audio drops out for a split second on Netflix (does on my iPhone 7 though to be fair), wifi drops all the time 1 floor up so music from Amazon Music stops (it doesn't have the intelligence to perhaps buffer the whole album I've started listening to), games are sluggish. No Nest, Marvel Comics, Dominos, it's all the little things you take for granted when using a proper tablet

Its easy to get the play store on it without rooting works pretty good once you do that

Basic tablet, annoying with the Amazon OS the apps are limited (uses Amazon underground app store rather than the usual Android App store). And even the apps you can get like BBC iplayer don't allow all features you would normally get like off line viewing/downloads.
However for a cheap tablet for kids I'm voting hot. Again you might want to check what kids apps you can get on it. I couldn't get the furby app to connect to my kids furby toy.
And if you can be bothered these can be rooted and you can put the normal Android OS on instead.

already gone, did you buy the only one?

still in stock

New will probably be £34.99 again on prime day

Ordered. Thanks for posting!

ah instructions were unclear, now makes sense

Black, blue, magenta and tangerine

Does this allow for offline Netflix viewing?

Good find Gooner, ordered and heated, thanks.

Is this sold out?

Thanks! ordered 2 - hopefully I can get my iPad back off the kids :smile:

anyone have a direct link I cant get to it?

Basic tablet, annoying with the Amazon OS the apps are limited (uses Amazon underground app store rather than the usual Android App store). And even the apps you can get like BBC iplayer don't allow all features you would normally get like off line viewing/downloads.
However for a cheap tablet for kids I'm voting hot. Again you might want to check what kids apps you can get on it. I couldn't get the furby app to connect to my kids furby toy.
And if you can be bothered these can be rooted and you can put the normal Android OS on instead.

Cheers found it and ordered, it was the used tag that threw me

Its easy to get the play store on it without rooting works pretty good once you do that

Anyone know of a cheap case? Thanks OP btw

Great price. Ordered
Thank you.

oh ok I didn't realise! how do you do that? thanks !

I'd wait until Prime day next week, new ones will be this price

I have abysmal handwriting, and am starting my masters course in a few months. How would a cheap thing like this be for just simple word processing? And would that then be transferrable easily to a normal windows laptop? Would save me taking a laptop into London on the tube four nights a week. Or any recommendations for something cheap?

Can you share prime video to Chrome cast tv from this?

Looking for a kids case, having just bought the 16gb version for £32 delivered (used/very good).

Anyone know if it's the 2015 or 2016 model they'll be sending? I assume it's the latest... but who knows and the case needs to fit as it's for kids!

Hated this tablet imo.

So £9 extra for new device with new battery? Hmm..

If I were going to have to take a chromebook I may as well take a laptop, so could just stick with that, at least I know!

Do you still need a Windows PC to get the .apk files on there? Quite tempted if I'm able to get Google Play running on there with a Mac or no computer at all

or buy one now, and return it if it's cheaper on prime day?

Thanks , ordered a black one £24.98

I've got one of these, don't expect the world. Playing back video is fine I guess, but as soon as you install the Google Play store and start putting apps on it that kind of weren't supposed to go on it, you;ll see it struggle.

Using Chrome is horrible, bluetooth audio drops out for a split second on Netflix (does on my iPhone 7 though to be fair), wifi drops all the time 1 floor up so music from Amazon Music stops (it doesn't have the intelligence to perhaps buffer the whole album I've started listening to), games are sluggish. No Nest, Marvel Comics, Dominos, it's all the little things you take for granted when using a proper tablet

Ordered one :smiley: Good shout OP! My son left his in the rain after two years & its now buggy. I think leaving him without a new one for 4 months. Getting one on the cheap will make us all feel good.

No, you can get ES File Explorer from the Amazon App Store, then install APK Pure from the web, then that makes it easy to install APKs....

Heat added. Just ordered a 16gb for £30.

Will youtube and basic kids games run fine on this? Just thinking of replacing the original nexus 7 for my 5 year old boy, as it's become quite sluggish after the last available os update for it...at this price it would be a good purchase...

great budget tablet - love mine - has google play on :wink:

Good deal OP! Cheers

If rooted, what android os can you install on this? Marshmallow? Nougat?

I believe so yeah

Not worth it IMO, 8GB space and 1GB RAM on 2011 specs... Maybe for a fiver!

If Amazon OS is v5.3.2 or greater then no root & no recovery /ROM mods,.. yet.. Latest OS is 5.4.0.0 I believe - pushed via OTA (you can block OTAs but its a hassle)
Drop in here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development for comprehensive "can/can't do" list

TBH though, with the Google Play store and ability to loads APKs its still super value.

Show us a better deal for £25 available to more than just one person, please

For £25 this is perfect for the kids. Even better, stick it on the wall, load actiontiles on it and control your smarthome.

This should have the ability to have Alexa updated onto too so another win.

Just had my 2 of these delivered. No marks on them and both had screen protectors on. Just not delivered in original boxes but my kids don't care they're thrilled! Replaced a broken one and got my daughter one for the plane journey. Happy mom, happy kids! Thanks OP

You can put an SD card in it to expand memory, have done with my son's

Totally agree! Not the best tablet on the market but great for kids and won't break the bank. Hot!

Wait till prime day - 25 quid with a the added discount from Audible - brand new.

http://imgur.com/a/XzHhj

Its getting in that impulse buy category. But honestly, even the most basic of smartphones now will blow this out of the water.

Great for showbox

interesting :wink:

OP, this is for prime only. Please update this in your title otherwise it's just a waste of time for non-members like me.

It says that it is for prime member only at the top

Is this any good for YouTube? I heard it didn't have a YouTube app.

You can install Google Play onto this device quite easily. That then enables you to download YouTube and a much better variety of apps

I used this walkthrough :smile:https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/

no - but it's on a more recent model .... This One

I think it will have/get Alexa -got this info from Amazon recently-
Alexa now on Fire tablets
We’re happy to share that Alexa is now available on all 4th-generation and newer Fire tablets. Voice responses from Alexa are enhanced with visuals for music, Audible, weather, shopping, Flash Briefings, sports scores, timers and more.

Visit the help page for more information on how to enable and use Alexa on Fire tablets, then just press the Home button and ask.

It was announced a while back that the older generation model was being updated.

Mine Does! And it's definitely the same model as this one!

Hi what do the 'special offers' options include please?

Well the price has changed and needs to be expired.

Def does, We have the same one for our daughter and download stuff from Netflix to watch offline all the time

Just purchased it for £25.98 not expired yet!

Amazon refunded me for my Fire tablet and said I could keep it, because after highlighting its flaws, they agreed it was poorly designed.

Can you install Kodi onto the Fire Tablet?

yes

Does anyone know which generation this is? Just want to make sure I get the right case.

Thanks! Just bought one for my grandson, grea for when travelling.

Mine arrived today, but I'm disappointed with it.

I don't like Amazon's ego system or the huge black border around the main display area.

It's an older version of the Fire table and doesn't appear to be reconditioned. I think Amazon are simply selling off old stock at half price.

I've arranged to send mine back. I chose the 'not as described' option rather than 'change of mind' one so that I can return it free. The description mentions lots of its features are "new", but also includes this text "There is a newer version of this item". I think the description is poor.

Received my order today, just opened it up and powered it on and there is big-ish dead pixel on the left-center of the screen :disappointed:

The model number is SV98LN which is the 2015 model from the google search I did. Looks like i'll have to get onto customer service tomorrow morning and get a return and refund arranged

UPDATE: Just arranged for a free return via online. To be picked up by Hermes.

oh god don't bother it's tiny..and very limited

You could buy a cheap folio keyboard case for the Fire - it wouldn't be great but might get the job done. They cost less than £10.

5th gen

If you find a decent case, please share your findings here.

Also, I ordered the 16gb version, and it worked out about £6 more than the 8gb version - worth it for me.

I'd like to hang these on the wall, and use with 'action tiles' (I think that's the correct name)

Does anyone have any good ideas for hanging these tabs on the wall?

mine arrived with 3 dead pixels but its running old firm
ware from 2015 so rooted it and put nexus fire on it and its great

Was tempted but then remembered I have a pair sat in my desk that never get used because they are so sluggish and terrible to use.

might be worth it to get the 16gb edition

Is it possible to install whatsapp on this?

Comes up at £32.47 St checkout and only in black. I just want one as need a smaller tablet for my DJI Phantom 3 and this is still a good deal at the price. Anyone know if this works with DJI Go or Litchi?

I got two of these a couple of years ago. Just be aware that after the Fire OS system files you aren't left with a lot of room for apps. I wiped mine and installed the SlimLP build of Cyanogenmod, which clawed back a little space. Works fine as a streaming device for the kids, but you won't get many games on it.

whilst you can no longer root and put android on this you can still take the whole 3 mins and install and use the playstore, even a launcher to make it feel like proper android and it will feel snappier to.

If you like Alexa, better off buying the new version (Alexa built in) for £50 - I know, twice the price but with Alexa it is twice the fun :smiley:

Even better at £29.99, glad I waited now.