The browser passes the Acid 3 standards compliance test with 100 out of 100 tests passing and almost totally matching the reference rendering. It is based on the WebKit sources circa 2009 with some customizations for e-ink rendering. You can inspect the source code for the browser, which Amazon supplies in their open source compliance download package. Newer e-ink Kindle devices, like the PaperWhite, Oasis and Voyage running firmware 5.x support the ES5 version of JavaScript and some HTML5 layout features, similar to an original iPad running iOS 5.0. Some people say that using the “ Back” button instead of square then returning to the install screen works to light up the Install button.Kindle 'keyboard' devices running firmware 3.x (including jailbroken Kindle 2 upgraded to firmware 3.x) support the ES3 version of JavaScript and no HTML5 layout features, similar to what was supported by Internet Explorer 8. Doing that will light up the Install button.

You can usually get around it by pressing the square button next to the circle home button. Tap it once the download has finished.Īmazon released an update that does this sometimes. You can also transfer APK files from your computer by connecting the Kindle Fire to the computer with a USB cable.

Open the Kindle Fire web browser and download the APK file.

First and Second Generation Devices – “ Settings” > “ More” > “ Device” > “ Allow Installation of Applications” and ensure it’s set to “ On“.

3rd and 4th Generation Devices – “ Settings” > “ Applications” > “ Apps From Unknown Sources“.

5th to 8th Generation Devices – “ Settings” > “ Security” > “ Apps from Unknown Sources“.

From the Fire, go to one of the following locations depending on your device:.

Please know what you are doing before you proceed. Files that come from non-legitimate sources may be corrupted or contain viruses. Note: Be careful about where you have obtained the APK file.

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