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Downloading the 3M Cloud Library App
to a Kindle Fire HD or HDX
Disclaimer:
These instructions are to be used for reference only. Please note that by downloading the 3M Cloud
Library app you assume all risk of data loss or system damage to your device. By
downloading the application and installing it using this method, it will not automatically update to
any newer versions. In order to update you will have to uninstall the current version and install the
newer version using the same procedure.
Step One: Change a setting on your Kindle Fire to allow 3rd party apps.
On the Kindle Fire HD home page, swipe down from the top of the screen to access the “Quick
Settings” menu.
Tap on “Settings” or the gear icon to access your device’s application settings
Tap on “Applications”
Next to “Apps from Unknown Sources” turn the button to “On” so that you can download the
3M Cloud Library app to your device. A pop-warning will appear, tap “yes” and continue to
Step Two.
Swipe down and
select “Settings”
Step Two: Download the 3M
Cloud Library App
Go to the browser on
your Kindle Fire and visit
Slideme.org
Browser
Type “3M Cloud Library” into the search box. You’ll want to use the whole name of the
app, rather than just searching for “3M” or “3M Cloud”.
Once you find 3M Cloud Library in your list of results, tap on the 3M Cloud icon. This
pulls up the 3M Cloud Library app’s page.
Tap on “Download” to download the app. Note: If you see anything requesting a log-
in, simply scroll past it or ignore, logging in is not required to download the app.
Step Three: Install the 3M Cloud Library app on your Kindle Fire
(Once you download the 3M Cloud app, you’ll notice that it disappears quite quickly.
Here is how you can find it again, to install the app onto your device.)
In the browser of your Kindle Fire (Silk), you’ll see a small list icon in the upper left hand
corner. Tap on it and then select “Downloads” to find the app you just downloaded.
You should see “com.txtr.android.mmm” listed there. Tap on it to open and install the
3M Cloud Library app.
You are now ready to check out e-books from the 3M
Cloud Library! You’ll find the app listed on your apps
page. Tap on it to log in and get started!
Remember to select “Illinois Heartland Library System” as
your library to access the collection.