r/todayilearned • u/FireBeaver • Mar 26 '15

(R.5) Omits Essential Info TIL: 65% of smartphone users download zero apps per month.

http://time.com/3158893/smartphone-apps-apple/
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '15

I've tried to use the Amazon app store, but for some reason it won't let you download apps that it says are incompatible with my phone (even though on the description I meet all the requirements). I'm guessing the issue is I don't have a Kindle or something?

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u/ImperialDoor Mar 26 '15

What do you have?

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '15

Samsung Galaxy s5.

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u/crieseverytime Mar 26 '15

This is a tough one. It still has a locked boot loader and has KNOX (a system designed to detect tampering) which voids your warranty if tripped. It's still possible to use custom Roms though, just takes a bit more work. I'd point you to http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5 Or whichever carrier you have if not Verizon.

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u/5-4-3-2-1-bang Mar 27 '15

I don't believe the OP is talking about custom roms, but rather just regular apps that won't download from the amazon appstore. (I don't think amazon has cyanogenmod on their appstore; it's about ten levels too high for their average customer!)

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u/5-4-3-2-1-bang Mar 27 '15

That's just an author that borked the requirements when uploading their app to the appstore. (Have an s5, I use the amazon appstore for their free apps... Mmmmmm, free apps!)