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.