Amazon Instant Video

**804hokie** · 03-07-2013, 08:04 PM

Is there a way to watch Amazon Instant Video on the Bionic (or any Android device, for that matter)? I can't believe there's not an app available. Haven't found a solution yet, even though I've searched these forums.

Stock Bionic 6.7.246/Android 4.0.4

Thanks

**rexxman** · 03-07-2013, 08:13 PM

Use a Web browser. Go to amazon.

But I agree, should be an app for it. I think I'll check the amazon app store.

Blue 32gb Galaxy S3

**rexxman** · 03-08-2013, 12:48 PM

Nothing in the Amazon App store for this.
I have sent a request for such an App to Amazon. Let's see how they respond.

Blue 32gb Galaxy S3

**zachthebomb13** · 03-08-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by rexxman

Nothing in the Amazon App store for this.
I have sent a request for such an App to Amazon. Let's see how they respond.

Blue 32gb Galaxy S3

They want you to buy a kindle

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Ry · 03-08-2013, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by zachthebomb13

They want you to buy a kindle

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Yet the iPad gets an Amazon Instant Video app..

**ctdog** · 03-23-2013, 12:42 PM

On my tablet (Toshiba Excite) I can watch it through
my browser, but I had to install an archived version of Adobe flash
to get the videos to play.

**804hokie** · 03-23-2013, 01:02 PM

Yeah I can play it through the stock browser since I put Flash on my Bionic the day I got it. But with Flash support being discontinued, I really want to see an Instant Video app

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**804hokie** · 05-01-2013, 12:56 AM

Ever since the JB update, I can't even watch Amazon Instant Video through web browsers now. Flash is still installed and works on other sites just fine. Any ideas?

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**Sambo41** · 05-03-2013, 02:59 PM

I just spoke with support from Amazon.com. The new version of Streamlite they use for the instant video service has closed a "loophole" that allowed videos to play on non supported devices which is any android device other than the Kindle Fire. FYI... movie previews and commercials play fine but the actual movie or TV show will not begin to play at all. Bummer. They have an Amazon Instant Video app for the iPad and iphone but not for us!

**804hokie** · 05-03-2013, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Sambo41

I just spoke with support from Amazon.com. The new version of Streamlite they use for the instant video service has closed a "loophole" that allowed videos to play on non supported devices which is any android device other than the Kindle Fire. FYI... movie previews and commercials play fine but the actual movie or TV show will not begin to play at all. Bummer. They have an Amazon Instant Video app for the iPad and iphone but not for us!

That really sucks but thanks for the info. They really should provide us with an app. Wonder if anyone will find an exploit for Streamlite...

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**804hokie** · 05-07-2013, 10:50 AM

Typical.

"Hello,

I understand you'd prefer an app or feature of streaming or downloading Amazon Instant Video titles on Android devices. Currently, as mentioned, the feature or app isn't available.

I appreciate your thoughts, and I've forwarded your suggestion to the Amazon Instant Video team and they'll look into this for future improvements.

Customer feedback like yours is very important in helping us continue to improve our Amazon Instant Video service.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,
Karthik V"

**tribblon** · 05-08-2013, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sambo41

I just spoke with support from Amazon.com. The new version of Streamlite they use for the instant video service has closed a "loophole" that allowed videos to play on non supported devices which is any android device other than the Kindle Fire. FYI... movie previews and commercials play fine but the actual movie or TV show will not begin to play at all. Bummer. They have an Amazon Instant Video app for the iPad and iphone but not for us!

so weak

**DirkBelig** · 05-18-2013, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by zachthebomb13

They want you to buy a kindle

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I originally thought that to be the case, but it doesn't make sense when you consider that hardware (i.e. the Fire or a rumored settop box) is a low profit margin item if not an outright loss leader. They're spending a lot of money securing exclusive rights to shows, so why settle for a few bucks once selling a Fire when you can make $79 per year from people signing up for Prime to use on their existing Android devices, which are nearing one BILLION units?

When I thought they were trying to force Fire sales, it made sense. Now, it doesn't remotely make any. I can't even imagine what is behind such a clearly foolish decision.

**bigv5150** · 05-18-2013, 09:34 AM

The only reason I am keeping amazon is it's cheaper then netflix per year and you get free 2 day shipping it pays for it's self so I can wait till they get their heads out of their A$$'$ and get us a working app. It will happen it may take a while but it will come.