11-02-15 12:14 PM
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  1. DueNorthBB's Avatar
    DueNorthBB
    Just wondering since I never used Android, but I believe the Amazon App Store still works on the Priv right?

    The reason I am saying this is because, I purchased apps on the Amazon Store and they should be transferable to the Priv if I go that way in the future.

    I still love my Passport, but I believe the Amazon App store is the only app store front which works on both Priv and Passport. It is just tied to your Amazon account so if I get a Priv and log in with my amazon account, I should get access to the apps that I purchased. I just want to make sure...
    11-02-15 11:28 AM
  2. tp2386's Avatar
    tp2386
    Yes it will.

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    11-02-15 11:28 AM
  3. The Commander's Avatar
    The Commander
    It will work on the Priv if it has android

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    11-02-15 11:29 AM
  4. Pinot2015's Avatar
    Pinot2015
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    But why with Google Play Store already on there? Not wanting Google account? Also Amazon has very few popular apps.

    BlackBerry Priv!!
    11-02-15 11:31 AM
  5. bluetroll's Avatar
    bluetroll
    Because Amazon app store has a lot of free app giveaways.

    For example, Plex.

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    11-02-15 11:36 AM
  6. Dave Bourque's Avatar
    Dave Bourque
    Originally Posted by Pinot2015
    But why with Google Play Store already on there? Not wanting Google account? Also Amazon has very few popular apps.

    BlackBerry Priv!!
    Purchased apps... but yes OP. It will be compatible and you can install any Android app store which includes Amazon.

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    11-02-15 11:38 AM
  7. DueNorthBB's Avatar
    DueNorthBB
    Originally Posted by Pinot2015
    But why with Google Play Store already on there? Not wanting Google account? Also Amazon has very few popular apps.

    BlackBerry Priv!!
    Cause I am using BB10 (Passport). The Amazon App store will be the "gateway" store into full blown Android. I won't be going to Priv now (my Passport still working fine), but want to make sure anything I purchased will be transferable.
    11-02-15 11:39 AM
  8. joeldf's Avatar
    joeldf
    Originally Posted by Pinot2015
    But why with Google Play Store already on there? Not wanting Google account? Also Amazon has very few popular apps.

    BlackBerry Priv!!
    Some may have already paid for an app on Amazon. Maybe they want to continue to use it.



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    11-02-15 11:40 AM
  9. brookie229's Avatar
    brookie229
    A couple of other nice apps for free were Splashtop Remote, Printershare Mobile Print and OfficeSuite Pro. Also, no Google Play Services required for these premium apps.
    11-02-15 11:41 AM
  10. ToniCipriani's Avatar
    ToniCipriani
    Originally Posted by DueNorthBB
    Just wondering since I never used Android, but I believe the Amazon App Store still works on the Priv right?

    The reason I am saying this is because, I purchased apps on the Amazon Store and they should be transferable to the Priv if I go that way in the future.

    I still love my Passport, but I believe the Amazon App store is the only app store front which works on both Priv and Passport. It is just tied to your Amazon account so if I get a Priv and log in with my amazon account, I should get access to the apps that I purchased. I just want to make sure...
    Even if it doesn't have it you can just download it from Amazon. I have it on my TouchPad.
    11-02-15 11:58 AM
  11. JGoodard's Avatar
    JGoodard
    Originally Posted by Pinot2015
    But why with Google Play Store already on there? Not wanting Google account? Also Amazon has very few popular apps.

    BlackBerry Priv!!
    Well, there are some absolutely superb apps that Amazon routinely offers for free (Office, Astronomy, Photo editors, etc). To have the option of reinstalling those apps (should you already have them on your BB) on a non-amazon android device without having to purchase (or repurchase) said apps is fantastic.
    11-02-15 12:02 PM
  12. cgk's Avatar
    cgk
    The ironical thing is you will have to weaken the android security model to install the amazon app store.
    11-02-15 12:05 PM
  13. Dave Bourque's Avatar
    Dave Bourque
    Originally Posted by cgk
    The ironical thing is you will have to weaken the android security model to install the amazon app store.
    Only for a moment. Turn it off right after.

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    11-02-15 12:14 PM
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