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Kindle Fire is a hot topic these days (no pun intended). Yesterday, I told you guys about Amazon releasing the source code for the Fire then, shortly after, we found out the device had been rooted. Fast forward to  today , where we now find out the Android Market is now easily installable on the budget tablet. Things are moving fast around here. BriefMobile  was kind enough to point out the steps necessary and while there’s nothing here that’s too tricky for the average user (I prefer this more user friendly method of using a file manager over ADB), there is still always the risk of breaking something when altering or playing around with system files. Here’s the steps: Prerequisites Root your Kindle Fire Download the following apks (You are on your own finding them, I’d rather not link them here) GoogleServicesFramework.apk Vending.apk (Latest Version 3.3.11) Root Explorer App (or similar that lets you change ro/rw permissions) Side Loading Apps activa...

The Kindle Fire is surely getting a lot of developer support lately as it gets MIUI 1.12.29 ROM based on Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. This ROM comes straight from XDA Developers forum member Leech2082. It certainly is another great news for folks who love to make the most out of their Kindle Fire. In this article you will know how to install MIUI ROM to your Kindle Fire. This MIUI version of Android for the Kindle Fire has a user interface that is said to be more iPhone-like (a good thing if you like how the iPhone’s interface looks like). Every time a user installs a new app in his or her Kindle Fire, it automatically shows up on the home screen. It’s great because you are allowed to arrange the shortcuts according to your preference. Android settings and notification areas have also been tweaked by the developers, so you can quickly get to your wireless network, display, screen rotation, and other settings from a “toggles” menu. Also packed into this MIUI ROM is a custom file ...

How to root the Kindle Fire Have you snatched up a Kindle Fire, and are wanting to fully unleash your tablet’s power? Say no more. These detailed and simple instructions will have you rooted, using the Android Market, and installing apps to your heart’s content. These instructions are only friendly with Windows. Mac users can root by hopping on a friend’s PC or by running Windows in Boot Camp. 1. Install the Android SDK The first step has nothing directly to do with your Kindle Fire. You will want to install the Android SDK.  2. Enable ADB access Once installing the SDK on your PC, navigate to the  [your user name] /.android  folder. Edit the  adb_usb.ini  file, adding the following line of code at the end: 0×1949 Close and save that file. Now find the folder where the SDK was installed, and open the google-usb_driver folder. In that folder, find the file  android_winusb.inf  and add the following code to ...

Amazon Kindle 2 review By  Joshua Topolsky     Having already handled the Kindle 2 at its launch in New York City, we had a pretty good idea of what we'd be getting into after it arrived at the bunker. Once we actually had a little time to spend with the device, it really started to sink in how much those minor tweaks can add up to make a big difference. Jumping from Amazon's original attempt at an ebook reader to its latest iteration isn't exactly like day and night, but it's definitely a positive shift in the experience, though one that leaves us wondering how they failed to make some of these choices the first time around. Read on for a full look at the Kindle 2. Kindle 2 unboxing and hands-on Hardware The look of the previous Kindle was, frankly, jarring. It was an angular, odd looking device that appealed on some strange, sci-fi level, but certainly wasn't immediately approachable. And it wasn't just the jutting body design; the ori...