First, enable the Kindle to accept 3rd-party software (like our app):
- Swipe downwards on the screen to show the menu options, then select ‘More…’
- In Settings, tap on ‘Device’
- Toggle ‘Allow Installation of Applications (from unknown sources)’ to ON
Then download the app:
- Return to the Kindle’s Home screen and swipe the menu at the top to the right and press ‘Web’
- Once the browser has launched,
- Download the latest version of Ebook Reader app.
- If a popup appears asking if you wish to download the file tap ‘OK’
- Swipe downward from the top of the screen to watch download progress.
- Once the download has completed, tap the 3 horizontal bars to bring up the browser menu and select ‘Downloads’
- Tap the ‘EbookReader.apk’ to bring up the permissions screen.
- Once you agree to the permissions, tap ‘Install’ and your app will finish installation.
- That’s it! You have installed Ebook Reader app on your Kindle Fire, tap ‘Open’ to open the app.
- You can now log into your eBooks.com account on the Ebook Reader app and download ebooks.
How to update or re-install Ebook Reader app on Kindle Fire
First, uninstall the current version of Ebook Reader app:
- Select Apps from the Home screen.
- Tap Device.
- Tap and hold the Ebook Reader app icon until a menu appears above the icon, then select Remove from device.
- Select OK to confirm app removal, and the app is gone.
Now you can install the new app:
- Launch the Kindle’s web browser and
- Download the latest version of Ebook Reader app.
- Swipe downward from the top of the screen to watch download progress.
- Once the download is complete, tap on it. This will bring a permissions screen.
- Once you agree to the permissions, tap the Install button, and the app will finish installation.
- That’s it! You have installed Ebook Reader app on your Kindle Fire.
- Open Ebook Reader app and log in, using your eBooks.com credentials (email address and password).