Fire Max 11 is the first Amazon tablet with a fingerprint reader (embedded in the power button). You use the corresponding fingerprint ID on Fire Max 11 to unlock the tablet quickly. Some apps may also opt to use it in the future. This Fire tablet how-to guide explains what the fingerprint ID on Fire Max 11 is, its limitations, how to register your fingerprints for the fingerprint ID on Fire Max 11, and how to use it on Fire Max 11. Fire Max 11 is also the first Fire tablet with active pen support. Please check this guide for using the active stylus on Fire Max 11 and this guide for using the Fire Max 11 keyboard case. The limitations and missing features of Amazon Fire Max 11 are discussed here. What is fingerprint ID on Fire Max 11? To save costs, Amazon did not add a fingerprint reader on all previous Fire tablets. Fire Max 11 is the first Fire tablet that comes with it, and Amazon simply named it Fingerprint ID in Fire OS 8. The fingerprint reader (sensor) on Fire Max 11 is embedded into the power button. This means you can use the fingerprint ID… Read More
Amazon Fire tablet (Fire 7, Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10, and Fire Max 11) is the most affordable Android tablet on the planet. Fire Tablet Buyer's Guide 2023 will help you decide: Is a Fire tablet right for me? Which Fire tablet is for me? How to get the best deal on a Fire tablet. In this Fire Tablet Buyer's Guide 2023, I will first explain the difference between the Fire tablet and the Android tablet, when you may consider buying a Fire tablet, and when you should not consider the Fire tablet at all. The current (2023) models of Amazon Fire tablets are compared to explain the differences among these available models in 2023. You can then decide whether to get the 7" Fire 7 or 8" and 10" HD or 11" Fire max tablet based on your budget usage, portability, and special needs. Fire Tablet Buyer's Guide 2023 also explains what are the additional features or upgrades in the Plus version for Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10. Kids edition is also discussed in detail so that you may know whether you should consider it. This Fire Tablet Buyer's Guide 2023 finally explains why you should… Read More
The Amazon Fire Max 11 is the latest addition (13th Gen) to Amazon's lineup of the Amazon Fire tablet. With its stunning display, faster CPU and more RAM, 14-hour battery life, improved (8MP) camera sensor, elevated multitasking capabilities, immersive audio, a fingerprint sensor, 64/128GB storage, premium design and build, and keyboard and stylus support, the Amazon Fire Max 11 is designed to be a "premium" Fire tablet. However, it is not the reborn of the discontinued HDX series. In this post, the top 10 new features of Amazon Fire Max 11 will be discussed to help you understand the uniqueness of Amazon Fire Max 11. The issues and missing features of this tablet will be discussed in this article. Amazon introduced three generative AI features, Webpage Summaries, Wallpaper Creator, and Writing Assist, with the release of Fire HD 8 2024. Now, all these AI features are available on Fire Max 11. Stunning Display: Fire Max 11's Immersive Screen One of the standout new features of the Fire Max 11 is its stunning display. Amazon Fire Max 11's large (11 inches as suggested by the name), high-resolution (2000*1200) screen offers a wider field of view, allowing users to fully immerse themselves… Read More
With the release of Fire OS 8 on the 12th Gen Fire 7 (Fire 7 2022), Fire HD 8 (Fire HD 8 2022), and Fire HD 10 2023 (13th Gen), Dark theme on Fire tablets is now available in these devices, and the Fire Max 11 (13th Gen). This Fire tablet how-to guide explains the advantages of the Dark Theme on Fire tablets, the difference between the Night Mode, Blue Shed, and Dark Theme, how to turn on/off the Dark Theme on Fire tablets with Fire OS 8, and how to schedule Dark theme on Fire tablets. Dark Theme was introduced in Fire OS 8. So, this guide applies to Amazon Fire tablets with Fire OS 8. Why do you need the Dark Theme on Fire tablets? Dark Theme, aka system-wide dark theme, was officially introduced in Android 10. It allows you to show content in a dark background on the screen. Fire OS 8, which is based on Android 10, implemented the Dark Theme on Fire tablets without messing it up. The advantages of using the Dark Theme include the following: Reduce eye strain, especially in a low-light environment. Make the screen more comfortable (arguable) for most users in… Read More
Quick Settings on Fire tablets lets you enable or disable some features instantly without going through the Settings app. This Fire tablet how-to guide explains what the Quick Settings on Fire tablets is, how to access the Quick Settings panel on a Fire tablet, the differences in Quick Settings among Fire OS 5, Fire OS 7, and Fire OS 8, and how to use and customize the Quick Setting buttons. Although the illustration and screenshots are based on Fire OS 8, this guide applies to most Fire tablets, including Fire 7 (12th Gen), Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8+ (12th Gen), Fire HD 8 2024 (12th Gen)Fire HD 10 2023 (13th Gen), and Fire Max 11(13th Gen). What is Quick Settings on Fire tablets? Quick Settings on Fire tablets is simply a special panel that lets you turn on/off some frequently used features without fiddling around the Settings. For example, if you want to turn on (or off) Bluetooth on a Fire tablet without Quick Settings, you need 5 steps. Navigate to the Home screen (you may have to leave the app you are using). Locate the Settings app. Open the Settings app. Tap Connected devices. Tap Bluetooth With… Read More
You can use two different methods to take a screenshot on a Fire tablet without using any apps. This Fire tablet how-to guide explains the two methods to easily take screenshots on a Fire tablet: the power button + Volume down key method on all Fire tablets and using the power-off menu in Fire OS 7 and Fire OS 8. The guide also shows you how to edit and share screenshots on Fire tablets. The results are identical. The two methods will take the same screenshots. This guide covers all generations of Fire 7, Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10, Fire Max 11, Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HDX 7, and Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. Why do you need to take screenshots on a Fire tablet? Occasionally, you may need to share what's shown on the screen with others or keep a record for yourself. Sometimes, you may want to show the game progress or show others how to use some apps (or ask for help). Or you find some interesting illustrations/info in a magazine or a book and want to check them later. In all these cases, you may need to take screenshots on a Fire tablet. Taking photos for… Read More
Fire OS 8 is the latest (2022) Operating System (OS) for Fire tablets. It was announced on May 18, 2022. This Fire tablet how-to guide explains everything you need to know about Fire OS 8: relation to Android versions, new features (and how to use them), supported devices, and about sideloading Google Play Store. This guide applies to all models (standard, Kids, Kids Pro, Plus) of Fire 7 2022 (12th Gen), Fire HD 8 2022 (12th Gen), Fire HD 8 2024 (12th Gen), Fire HD 10 2023 (13th Gen), and Fire Max 11 (2023, 13th Gen). Relation to Android versions Fire OS is essentially a fork of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). And each version of Fire OS has parity with a specific version of Android. So, you can run most Android apps on Fire tablets even if they are not available in the Amazon App Store. Of course, Amazon removed almost all Google services, including Google Play Store, and replaced them with their own offering. Therefore, technically speaking, Google services are NOT supported on Fire tablets. Even worse, Amazon tightened the controls of the Fire OS. It is easy to make Google Play Store and other Google services… Read More
Amazon announced the Fire HD 8 2022, which is the 12th Gen of the Fire Tablet, on September 21, 2022. You can get your hands on it from October 19. Fire HD 8 2022 (12th Gen) shares a similar size and design, almost identical display, similar micro SD card support, and identical RAM, compared to the previous generation of Fire HD 8 (Fire HD 2020/10th Gen). So, what is new in Fire HD 8 2022 (12th Gen) vs Fire HD 8 2020 (10th Gen)? This Fire tablet buying guide explains the six changes or improvements in the Fire HD 8 2022 (12th Gen) vs Fire HD 8 2020 (10th Gen), including Fire OS 8, a Hexa-core processor, 13-hour battery life, swapped locations for the power and volume buttons, 5MP rear camera for the Plus model, and $10 price hike. Update: the upgrade model, Fire HD 8 2024 (12th Gen), is now replacing Fire HD 8 2022. However, there is no Plus version in the 2024 release. 1. Fire OS 8 Fire HD 8 2022 (12th Gen) is the second Fire tablet with the latest Fire OS: Fire OS 8. As explained in this post, Fire 7 2022 (12th Gen) is… Read More
Amazon Fire tablet (Fire 7, Fire HD 8, and Fire HD 10) is the most affordable Android tablet on the planet. Fire tablet buyer's guide 2022 help you decide: Is a Fire tablet right for me? Which Fire tablet is for me? How to get the best deal on a Fire tablet. In this Fire tablet buyer's guide 2022, I will first explain the difference between the Fire tablet and the Android tablet, when you may consider buying a Fire tablet, and when you should not consider the Fire tablet at all. The current (2022) models of Amazon Fire tablets are compared to explain the differences among these available models in 2022. You can then decide whether you should get the 7" Fire 7 or 8" and 10" HD tablet based on your budget usage, portability, and special needs. Fire tablet buyer's guide 2022 also explains what are the additional features or upgrades in the Plus version for Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10. Kids edition is also discussed in detail so that you may know whether you should consider it. This Fire tablet buyer's guide 2022 finally explains why you should not buy a Fire tablet of the… Read More
After about 3 years, Amazon finally refreshed the most affordable Android tablet on the planet, Fire 7. The 12th Gen Fire 7 (2022) was announced in May and released in June. Many Fire tablet owners wonder about the difference between Fire 7 2022 and Fire 7 2019. As a successor to the 9th Gen Fire 7 (2019), Fire 7 2022 offers some valuable upgrades and changes. This Fire tablet guide explains the top 10 new features and improvements of Fire 7 2022 vs Fire 7 2019, including. Fire OS 8 Faster CPU and GPU More (double) RAM USB-C WiFi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 Longer battery life VP9 codecs Widevine DRM L1 support Inflation tax (just to make it 10) Some comparison was also extended to the current Fire HD 8 (10th Gen) and Fire HD 10 (11th Gen) to help you decide whether Fire 7 2022 is the right tablet for you. Fire OS 8 Fire 7 2022 is the first Amazon device that ships with Fire OS 8, which is based on Android 11. As a comparison, Fire 7 2019 (9th Gen) was updated to Fire OS 7, which is based on Android 9. The latest Fire HD 8… Read More