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[Q] Gamepads and Controllers

Does anyone know if there is any type of compatability with controllers of any sort or any gamepads with the mini-usb port on the Kindle Fire? I know this is mainly meant for syncing with a pc, but wondering if this is at all possible or not. Am aware that bluetooth is not available at this time, hoping for an update to bluetooth in the future without actually disassembling the Fire, but oh well. I'm wanting to use some type of keyboard or controller/gamepad so that I can play Onlive, and also perhaps for a few emulators that I have also.

jtb224 said:
Does anyone know if there is any type of compatability with controllers of any sort or any gamepads with the mini-usb port on the Kindle Fire? I know this is mainly meant for syncing with a pc, but wondering if this is at all possible or not. Am aware that bluetooth is not available at this time, hoping for an update to bluetooth in the future without actually disassembling the Fire, but oh well. I'm wanting to use some type of keyboard or controller/gamepad so that I can play Onlive, and also perhaps for a few emulators that I have also.
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I would be suprised if it had the usb drivers necessary to do this.
What do you mean by BT. Have they confirmed that BT is in the fire?

The Kindle Fire does have bluetooth capability in it, so far as I am aware. But, the original KF kernel does not support it, and Amazon hasn't made any announcements as to the support of it in the future. And you mentioned something about the drivers, is there a way to push a usb driver update through the Fire through ADB, as mine is rooted still? I read through another thread earlier about disassemblying and reverse engineering the bluetooth capabilities, I'm just simply trying to figure out if possible to use the mini usb cable to hook up to a simple gamepad. Though the usb driver does throw a wrench in the process.

[Q] Fire + Android + External Keyboard

I just purchased a Kindle Fire and would like it to use it for note taking in class. From what I've read, there doesn't seem to be a way to use a standard external keyboard via micro-USB adapter on stock Fire software.
But what if a complete port of Android was installed on the Fire? Would it then work? If so, which version/process would I need to do to make this possible?
This thread hints at activating bluetooth on the mobo of the Fire to connect to devices in that manner. Has this been successfully done yet?
TIA!

nope - turned out that the chip is'nt capable

b63 said:
nope - turned out that the chip is'nt capable
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Darn, ok so BT is out of the question, but what about via USB using a full Android build?

They are working on usb host over in the android development section of the kindle forums... check it out!

Working bluetooth keyboard and trackpad with kindle fire HD 7 and 8.9

I was irritated when I found out that I couldn't use a bluetooth mouse on my unrooted kindle fire HD's so I started trying bluetooth keyboards with built in trackpads and found the IOGEAR bluetooth keyboard with a small built in trackpad works great with both my fire HD 7" and my fire HD 8.9" the model number is GKM611B
I got mine on amazon for $45 which was more than I wanted to spend but at least it works. The trackpad is sensitive and even though it is small it is actually very usable. If anyone has had any luck with cheaper devices please feel free to post the information below.
I have started leaving my laptop home and just hooking the kindle up to an external monitor at work and the keyboard and trackpad work great. So until one of the many brilliant people in these forums figures out how to get a bluetooth mouse to work, this is a good alternative.
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask and I'll try to answer them.
FYI the keyboard can retain the settings for up to six devices. Also the function + volume keys work to change the volume.
Hope this helps.
jm20

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jm20 said:
I was irritated when I found out that I couldn't use a bluetooth mouse on my unrooted kindle fire HD's so I started trying bluetooth keyboards with built in trackpads and found the IOGEAR bluetooth keyboard with a small built in trackpad works great with both my fire HD 7" and my fire HD 8.9" the model number is GKM611B
I got mine on amazon for $45 which was more than I wanted to spend but at least it works. The trackpad is sensitive and even though it is small it is actually very usable. If anyone has had any luck with cheaper devices please feel free to post the information below.
I have started leaving my laptop home and just hooking the kindle up to an external monitor at work and the keyboard and trackpad work great. So until one of the many brilliant people in these forums figures out how to get a bluetooth mouse to work, this is a good alternative.
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask and I'll try to answer them.
FYI the keyboard can retain the settings for up to six devices. Also the function + volume keys work to change the volume.
Hope this helps.
jm20
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jm20,
Great work, good job, very informative!
Best Regards,
Chris Bryant (prokennexusa Team Member)

Looks good
I have been using the Logitech K400 2.4 ghz keyboard for a while myself (http://goo.gl/KttOZ). Works great, but looking for a similar model that is bluetooth as well.

The iPazzport mini bluetooth\IR remote works well with my KFTT with the bonus of a learning-only IR. Also comes with a laser pointer & rechargeable battery. On the minus side, it's not exactly heavy-duty construction. An unsupervised 3-yr-old could make landfill fodder out of it in 30 seconds.
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does trackpad or any BT mouse have the ability to appear a pointer on the kindle fire hd ? i want to know

Yes, the one I mentioned above. But it's tiny.
Sent by KFTT, in spite of everything.

I have an idea that juuussst might work...
1. Buy an otg cable off amazon for $2
2. Then plug the usb portion of the wireless mouse into the usb portion of the otg cable
3. Wireless mouse connected to kindle?
I have not tried this before, but i have an otg cable coming in the mail, so ill try to report back asap if it works...
Sent from my KFTT using xda premium

jguy72 said:
I have an idea that juuussst might work...
1. Buy an otg cable off amazon for $2
2. Then plug the usb portion of the wireless mouse into the usb portion of the otg cable
3. Wireless mouse connected to kindle?
I have not tried this before, but i have an otg cable coming in the mail, so ill try to report back asap if it works...
Sent from my KFTT using xda premium
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i think i have a solution for mass storage
http://db.tt/HOVbK31h
execute this in a script manager (rom toolbox free is the best, if you want set it at boot. if you use other script manager, set this at root) my values changed, but i have nothing to test with. see if it works
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Jailbroke Firestick cannot connect with Ethernet Adapter

Hi, I am new to using a Firestick. I was fortunate to have a friend that gave me one. I know my Firestick is rooted to get what it needs. I am assuming that rooted means Jailbroke. If I am wrong please let me know. I am having a problem with my Firestick in the form of this, I bought an Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices. When I try to connect to the Firestick I cannot get it to work. I see the Firestick on my router’s information page, however, I cannot get it to use the ethernet connection. I am sure the unit is working without the Ethernet Adapter because I saw it work on Wi-Fi. I searched for some information and I found this article. It makes me think, is there something else that needs to be done to the unit before it will work? Any help or advice appreciated. Thanks

I had the same issue. I checked all the connections and the cheap usb hub I was using was the issue. I used a recommenced usb hub and now the ethernet connection on the usb memory stick work fine.

First off, jailbroken is an apple term.
Rooted is an Android term. Most likely what you have is neither. You probably just have unknown sources enabled to be able to install apk apps outside of the store. It's nothing illegal as it's a feature built into Android.
As for the adapter not working, I would guess you have the older model. The Amazon fire TV stick gen 1 does not support OTG (On The Go) which is a tech that is required for the adapter to work.
Gen 2 supports it as well as the pendant and the cube.
Go into Amazon setting and check the about my fire section and find out the model and os version to confirm your gen.
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Also can check the FCC ID number on the housing.
1st-gen = 2ABDU-0509
2nd-gen = 2AE6S-0948
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[Q] What to do w/ a 6th Gen Kindle Fire HD 8?

I have an old 6th Gen Kindle Fire HD 8. It's a finicky device - it works fine, but the charging port only works with one particular non-Amazon USB cable. I have no idea why, but I think the port has had issue from the start.
It's kinda on the bottom of my electronics pile, so it really has no use at the moment. Anyway, it's just sitting around and I don't know what to do with it. Can it be rooted to run bare AOSP?
[Cross-post from the general Kindle Fire XDA section]

MrBrady said:
I really appreciate the reply. Thanks for the information.
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I have one of these. Rooted with mtk-su/SuperSu back in the day, early 2019. Customized enough to be almost stock.
It's a fine device - runs kids' games just fine. No difference with Hd8 2017 really, solid battery life.
It all depends on your needs really. The only downside is that apps start dropping lollipop support, so while it's an OK cpu, some things are just no longer compatible.

MrBrady said:
I have an old 6th Gen Kindle Fire HD 8. It's a finicky device - it works fine, but the charging port only works with one particular non-Amazon USB cable. I have no idea why, but I think the port has had issue from the start.
It's kinda on the bottom of my electronics pile, so it really has no use at the moment. Anyway, it's just sitting around and I don't know what to do with it. Can it be rooted to run bare AOSP?
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There is no root or ROMs for your device.
You must have to use a transferrable micro USB cable to use ADB debugging.
Things to do your Fire tablet as
-> Digital Clock
-> Android app debugger (If your PC doesn't have a virtualization technology to run Android virtual device in Android Studio)
-> Android Auto head unit
-> Smart display
-> MIDI controller (If you don't have a money to buy a MIDI controller. Use your old Fire tablet as a MIDI keyboard in digital audio workstation or stand-alone virtual instruments)

AmznUser444 Dev said:
There is no root or ROMs for your device.
You must have to use a transferrable micro USB cable to use ADB debugging.
Things to do your Fire tablet as
-> Digital Clock
-> Android app debugger (If your PC doesn't have a virtualization technology to run Android virtual device in Android Studio)
-> Android Auto head unit
-> Smart display
-> MIDI controller (If you don't have a money to buy a MIDI controller. Use your old Fire tablet as a MIDI keyboard in digital audio workstation or stand-alone virtual instruments)
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I really appreciate the reply. Thanks for the information.

If you can get a working data cable, you can follow the instructions on this thread to root your fire hd 8 6th gen...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-how-to-root-fire-hd-7-8-10-6th-t3946480
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...xperimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595