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How to install Blio on a Kindle Fire
1. LOADING BLIO ON THE KINDLE FIRE
To start the process, please make sure you are on the home screen. The home button is the
option in the lower left that looks like a house. In the upper right of the screen, you will see the
settings icon. It looks like a star burst or circular gear. Touch this icon.
Select the option that says “More.”
In the next screen, you should see a list of options. Select the option for “Device.” Please note
that you may need to scroll the screen up to find it.
In the next screen, select “on” for the option to “Allow Installation of Applications for Unknown
Sources.”
Please remember to set this option back to “off” when finished.
2. Next it is time to download the app. Go back to the Fire’s home screen. Click on the tab at the
top right for “web.”
Type in the following URL: http://bits.blioreader.com/update
When the page loads you will see several file options to click on. Choose the link named
KNFB Blio 3.0.1 PROD.apk
After you do this, you should see a number in the upper left of the kindle fire. Touch this area.
After touching that area, you should see the KNFB Blio 3.0.1 PROD.apk downloading.
Once the orange bar finishes going to the right, the download will be complete. Touch where is
says “KNFB Blio 2.5.1 PROD.apk Download Complete.”
The next screen will list the permissions the app requires. Click on the word “Install” in the grey
area under the permissions.
3. You should then see a line that says “Installing.”
After it finishes it will say “Install Complete.” Select the option for “Done” at the bottom of the
screen.
Press the home button on the Fire to go back to the home screen. You should see the icon for
Blio in your carousel at the top. Touching this icon will start up the app. Or you may select the
Apps option at the top of the Fire screen and you will see Blio available.
Launch Blio app
Log in with your Blio ID
Blio will synch with your Book Shelf and bring in purchased titles and borrowed items from Axis
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