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I Just flash CM7 in my kindle fire and there is 2 probles:
1. Sound don't work.
2. HW Video codec don't work.
Sorry for this forum, i can't post in development forum yet.
Not sure if you noticed but.that.cm7 is only about 2 hours old. So it will probably be awhile until more information comes out about side effects. Times like this patience is a virtue.
Yep, sounds like there may be a flag that needs to be thrown in the build props to get the hardware acceleration going and JackpotCalvin appears to be looking at the sound issue.
I too am new as well to post in the dev thread and wanted to ask if anyone has checked to see if the bluetooth A2DP stuff works (that's the item that I'm really wanting)
it does not matter for me now, my kindle die...
Can you be more specific?
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ok - so I got cm7 running, looks great - market fc's.
Read the thread on this, dl'ed and installed - cleared cache. Market runs, finds app, when i click install - fc's. I don't know what to do from here. i have most of my apps sideloaded, but missing a few i would like, and yeah. Sure this will be covered eventually, but somebody has to mention it first. Ideas?
Have you tried the market install method that worked on the stock fire?
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yeah - i did. I hadnt rebooted though, so I tried it, recleared the cache, still having some issues. The main thing that was getting in my way was being able to get vending.apk into the system/apps since i didnt have an explorer with root sideloaded, but i found a version of androxplorer and sideloaded that to get everything done. I saw someone's fix to hardware acceleration by editing build.prop, i wanted to use sql editor to do it from fire, but its a purchase file and so it would be easiest to get through market. I got android market on laptop to sync it to my kindle though, apparently.
Someone posted a Market-3.1.1.apk file. Did you try that?
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Don't have a Kindle Fire, as I won't get one until either there's support for Amazon services in my area (Spain) or there's a decent recovery and Cyanogen port for it. I use CM7.1.0 on my HTC Desire GSM, and I'm not going back to stock, ever.
Now, the fire is kind of low priority for me, as I already have an Asus Transformer (not yet rooted, as I haven't found it necessary. Might do that once CM9 comes out though)
If market keeps on fc'ing, you can try bookmarking market.android.com and select the app there, should download and install onto your Fire without needing to open the Market app.
Loving the CM7 build so far (no sound is a bit of a downer, but still). I do have a question, though: installing CM7 apparently decided to change my Wi-Fi MAC. Is there any way I can change it back?
Sounds like this cm7 shouldn't of been released as it needs more tweaks still.
ITS ME DAVID said:
Sounds like this cm7 shouldn't of been released as it needs more tweaks still.
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No. The more people we have playing with it that know what they're doing, the faster we'll get to something more stable. What it really sounds like is people shouldn't be so impatient and flash the first thing that pops up on these forums.
So far everything seems great, obviously other than sound. I've heard youtube messes up but I haven't tried. All in all I would have to say great job by Calvin on giving our Kindles some CM7 love a few weeks after they were out.
I think the youtube issue can be fixed by editing the build.prop.
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Sounds like this cm7 shouldn't of been released as it needs more tweaks still.
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That is why it is listed as ALPHA.
Does anyones else get this message when they try and use a wedget? Not enough space. Operation failed or nothing at all shows up? If so how do i fix it?
Maybe you have too much space already occupied on that screen.
Try creating a new screen and try again, maybe with a different widget.
What Launcher are you using btw?
I am using Go Launcher and i am putting it on its on screen. i have tried many different apps and all the same issue.
ksymphony said:
I am using Go Launcher and i am putting it on its on screen. i have tried many different apps and all the same issue.
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Using all sorts of widgets in Go Launcher EX. No problems.
What widgets are you having issues with?
I am trying to use CalenGoo , I pick the agenda on its on page and nothing shows up....I am thinking i should just install CyanogenMod 7 on Kindle Fire and call it a day but i know the Dev's are still trying there best to get it all working.
ksymphony said:
I am trying to use CalenGoo , I pick the agenda on its on page and nothing shows up....I am thinking i should just install CyanogenMod 7 on Kindle Fire and call it a day but i know the Dev's are still trying there best to get it all working.
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CalenGoo's widget works just fine. I have 5 pages of widgets running in Go Launcher and have yet to find one that won't run. What launcher are you using?
I'm using GOLAUNCHER and I get the same "no enough space errro" even though I have a tons of room left.
im using adw ex with beatiful widgets and they toggle widgets work great
Hey guys is there anyone out there who knows if this is possible and if it exists:
I'm looking for a Rom that keeps the existing interface of the kindle (the shelves and docks at the top and the area to pin favorites) essentially keeping everything the same except replacing the area where it shows the recently used items with a clock or something and keep the favorites shelves underneath and to gain the ability to replace the stock lock screen pictures with your own. then the only other change would be to give it the full android market and gain access to all of the other apps on there too.
Is that possible to do and keep the full functionality of the kindle with amazon? Is there a chance it exists already and I just missed it? If someone makes it I'm willing to donate. I cant afford much but I think there are a lot of other people who would appreciate this and donate also. Thanks.
P.s. swype would be awesome too but not required
i think you can root, install the market, and then unroot and still be able to use amazon services....dunno about replacing the carousel with a clock tho..
AngryDingo said:
i think you can root, install the market, and then unroot and still be able to use amazon services....dunno about replacing the carousel with a clock tho..
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Ok I just got the kindle a few days ago so I'm really new to this so I'm sorry for the noob questinons but what about replacing the lock images? Ive looked around and have found a couple tutorials but I don't understand them. Can someone point me to a User friendly way? I want to actually change them with root not just the work around unrooted
To add the clock in stead of the recent list, you'd have to modify the stock launcher. You are probably better off just using a different launcher, as the modification would take a fair amount of work and is very specific.
Is it possible? Yes.
Is it worth anyone's time? Maybe if they get paid.
Is there anything like what you are describing? No.
What most people do to keep the stock Kindle features (Like Instant video and books and what not), is to use Kindle Fire Utility to do the following.
1. Temp Root / Perm Root
2. Install Google Apps / Go EX Launcher
3. Unroot (or if you are perm rooting then you wouldn't unroot)
Once you have Go EX on your Kindle you can then switch between that launcher or the launcher that comes with your Kindle. So basically you just switch back and forth between the two on the fly. I have found that this is the best way to keep my Kindle for now as I have the one month free trial for Amazon Prime and I want to use it.
This can be done with Kindle Fire Utility in less than five minutes.
G1ForFun said:
Is it possible? Yes.
Is it worth anyone's time? Maybe if they get paid.
Is there anything like what you are describing? No.
What most people do to keep the stock Kindle features (Like Instant video and books and what not), is to use Kindle Fire Utility to do the following.
1. Temp Root / Perm Root
2. Install Google Apps / Go EX Launcher
3. Unroot (or if you are perm rooting then you wouldn't unroot)
Once you have Go EX on your Kindle you can then switch between that launcher or the launcher that comes with your Kindle. So basically you just switch back and forth between the two on the fly. I have found that this is the best way to keep my Kindle for now as I have the one month free trial for Amazon Prime and I want to use it.
This can be done with Kindle Fire Utility in less than five minutes.
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that sounds awesome. Im trying to figure out how to use this but Im worried to do it without being sure. do
I just plug in my kindle and click the run.bat? is this going to erase everything on my kindle? to swtich between the fire interface and golauncher do I need to reboot each time or what?
it would be awesome if someone could post a video of this and how it works
oranges311 said:
that sounds awesome. Im trying to figure out how to use this but Im worried to do it without being sure. do
I just plug in my kindle and click the run.bat? is this going to erase everything on my kindle? to swtich between the fire interface and golauncher do I need to reboot each time or what?
it would be awesome if someone could post a video of this and how it works
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Well, you will have to do the driver installation portion of the Kindle Fire Utility beforehand. Then once that is complete, you can run "run.bat".
It would not erase anything on your kindle and you do not have to reboot to switch between the two launchers. When on Go you will see Kindle Launcher in the app drawer and when your on the Kindle Launcher you will see the icon for Go Launcher in the carousel.
Alternatively, you can install another home application instead of Go Launcher after you side load Google Apps / Go Launcher EX in Kindle Fire Utility. Since it automatically installs Go Launcher...just install another launcher after if you want and then remove Go Launcher. In my case I use ADW EX as my launcher but Go Launcher works just fine.
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Well, you will have to do the driver installation portion of the Kindle Fire Utility beforehand. Then once that is complete, you can run "run.bat".
It would not erase anything on your kindle and you do not have to reboot to switch between the two launchers. When on Go you will see Kindle Launcher in the app drawer and when your on the Kindle Launcher you will see the icon for Go Launcher in the carousel.
Alternatively, you can install another home application instead of Go Launcher after you side load Google Apps / Go Launcher EX in Kindle Fire Utility. Since it automatically installs Go Launcher...just install another launcher after if you want and then remove Go Launcher. In my case I use ADW EX as my launcher but Go Launcher works just fine.
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Dude ur the man thank you for ur help
are you looking for something like this http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=798375&d=1322529153
G1ForFun said:
Is it possible? Yes.
Is it worth anyone's time? Maybe if they get paid.
Is there anything like what you are describing? No.
What most people do to keep the stock Kindle features (Like Instant video and books and what not), is to use Kindle Fire Utility to do the following.
1. Temp Root / Perm Root
2. Install Google Apps / Go EX Launcher
3. Unroot (or if you are perm rooting then you wouldn't unroot)
Once you have Go EX on your Kindle you can then switch between that launcher or the launcher that comes with your Kindle. So basically you just switch back and forth between the two on the fly. I have found that this is the best way to keep my Kindle for now as I have the one month free trial for Amazon Prime and I want to use it.
This can be done with Kindle Fire Utility in less than five minutes.
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I second this. Works extremely well.
Dseeker
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I haven't been able to get it to work...
oranges311 said:
I haven't been able to get it to work...
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It sounds like you should have this done for you by someone who can handle it for you.
babbabooey97 said:
are you looking for something like this http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=798375&d=1322529153
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Thats a pretty trick wallpaper...looks good..the question is, does it have the carousel? That is what I would want...
oranges311 said:
Hey guys is there anyone out there who knows if this is possible and if it exists:
I'm looking for a Rom that keeps the existing interface of the kindle (the shelves and docks at the top and the area to pin favorites) essentially keeping everything the same except replacing the area where it shows the recently used items with a clock or something and keep the favorites shelves underneath and to gain the ability to replace the stock lock screen pictures with your own. then the only other change would be to give it the full android market and gain access to all of the other apps on there too.
Is that possible to do and keep the full functionality of the kindle with amazon? Is there a chance it exists already and I just missed it? If someone makes it I'm willing to donate. I cant afford much but I think there are a lot of other people who would appreciate this and donate also. Thanks.
P.s. swype would be awesome too but not required
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This is really a question that belongs in the Q&A section and not necessarily in development. I do however suggest that you read through many of these forums and educate yourself on how to use all of the tools that are available and what not. I really suggest a great site called kindlefirewire.com he uses video tutorials that show you step by step how to root, tweak, and flash roms specifically on the kindle fire. Definitley worth checking out.
Edit: I just recieved the new 3.2 update and it came with both the LWP's installed. Problem solved.
Hey guys,
I recently won a Verizon SGT 10.1 4G in a Verizon contest and I love it.
I finally had some extra time on my hands to really mess with it and wanted to specifically download the Aurora and Blue Sea LWP's.
I used the download link on one of the threads, and I can download fine but when I click on the .apk file it says cannot open.
I assumed this download was from an older version of my tablet but meant for a phone but not sure because the WiFi demo at Costco has them installed already.
Any way of getting these 2 on my Tab?
Thanks
Is the unknown sources option checked under settings- applications?
Yeah that was the first thing I checked. I downloaded some other .apk stuff with no problems. Its just these 2 LWP's for some reason.
Post a link to the thread where you downloaded the LWPs from. Without knowing exactly which files you're talking about, I don't think anyone will be able to help you.
Here you go. This seems to be the only place I can find these wallpapers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169061
bump anyone know where or how to get these?
Welcome to FTVLaunchX – a simple helper application to allow custom launchers on Amazon Fire TV devices – no root required!
It is inspired by the famous LauncherHijack of @BaronKiko and tries to overcome several issues relating to it:
- Reliably intercepts any & all presses of the home button
- Starts the selected launcher on boot
- Starts the selected launcher when waking up from sleep
- Fixes the ominous missing-cursor bug in Silk
- etc.
Please find a thorough description, installation instructions as well as the source code over here:
https://github.com/codefaktor/FTVLaunchX
Get the APK: FTVLaunchX-1.0.1
EDIT: uploaded new release 1.0.1!
If you want to say Thank You or fund further development, then feel free to drop me buck or two, see https://github.com/codefaktor/FTVLaunchX#Donations
Please report back if you did test on your devices (so far tested on Fire TV Stick 2nd Gen & Fire TV Stick 4K) – I will watch this thread for any issues and/or feature requests.
Thanks for this. Works with no issues and really well on my Fires TV Stick 4K.
When I press home it opens my launcher quickly (TV Launcher 3).
When I wake the device from sleep I do see the amazon launcher for a split second (literally a quick flash).
When I reboot it takes 20-30 seconds to automatically start my launcher.
This could be because it is giving way to IP Vanish which is set to launch on startup.
As soon as IP Vanish launches, I press the back key or the home key and my launcher immediately loads.
Love your work.
Also there is another way of returning to the default Amazon Launcher. Maybe you already know it
Use the Alexa Remote (Voice) and say "Home" or "Settings".
Thanks again.
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When I press home it opens my launcher quickly (TV Launcher 3).
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Yes, it should be a tiny bit quicker and what's more important: way more reliable! Except for the split-second when coming out of sleep I never see the Amazon launcher anymore (I also use TVLauncher 3).
Flakie said:
When I wake the device from sleep I do see the amazon launcher for a split second (literally a quick flash).
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Aye, this is to be expected but should really just be a fraction of a second.
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When I reboot it takes 20-30 seconds to automatically start my launcher.
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Aye, I know - it's because I let the system decide on when to launch it. As you said, there may be other things also being launched and so it has not the top priority. Maybe I'll experiment with raising the priority of FTVLaunchX but I wanted to stay on the safe side for the 1.0 release.
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As soon as IP Vanish launches, I press the back key or the home key and my launcher immediately loads.
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Yes, you can also press the home key as soon as the Amazon launcher comes up and it should work - it's just the auto-start method which takes its time...
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Also there is another way of returning to the default Amazon Launcher. Maybe you already know it Use the Alexa Remote (Voice) and say "Home" or "Settings".
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Ha, I totally forgot about that one – I'll add this to the docs, thank you!
Oh, and just to clarify: do you think that we should also try to catch that and start the custom launcher when hearing "Home"? This may not be possible and IMHO it's way better to leave that as a valid exit method to get back to the original Amazon launcher...
Oh, and a big thank you for testing and replying!
Thank you so much! I finally have my cursor back in the Silk Browser because of this!
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Thank you so much! I finally have my cursor back in the Silk Browser because of this!
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Glad that it works for you and you like it The main reason why I was creating it was this pesty cursor bug...
Oh, on what kind of device are you using it? Am looking for someone to test it on a Fire TV Cube with Fire OS 7 / Android 9...
Got any images we can use for an article?
MishaalRahman said:
Got any images we can use for an article?
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Here is an icon and a banner:
https://github.com/codefaktor/FTVLa...p/src/main/res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher.png
https://github.com/codefaktor/FTVLaunchX/blob/develop/app/src/main/res/drawable/banner.png
Can render them at any size if you need larger variants;
Or if you need a screenshot then voila: https://imgur.com/a/UethyYm
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Glad that it works for you and you like it The main reason why I was creating it was this pesty cursor bug...
Oh, on what kind of device are you using it? Am looking for someone to test it on a Fire TV Cube with Fire OS 7 / Android 9...
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Wish I could help. I'm running several Fire Sticks. All v2 and 4k. No cubes.
TheRealQubix said:
Oh, and just to clarify: do you think that we should also try to catch that and start the custom launcher when hearing "Home"? This may not be possible and IMHO it's way better to leave that as a valid exit method to get back to the original Amazon launcher...
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Personally, I prefer it going back to the Amazon Launcher.
I have done a few installs of these and for the users it is the easiest way they can get there. The less complexity for them, the better
Flakie said:
Personally, I prefer it going back to the Amazon Launcher.
I have done a few installs of these and for the users it is the easiest way they can get there. The less complexity for them, the better
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Exactly my thought too!
TheRealQubix said:
Glad that it works for you and you like it The main reason why I was creating it was this pesty cursor bug...
Oh, on what kind of device are you using it? Am looking for someone to test it on a Fire TV Cube with Fire OS 7 / Android 9...
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I just tried it on my Nvidia Shield 2017 model and it works great. The only thing I see wrong if you want to call it wrong is, When booting it boots to the android tv screen for about 5-10 seconds but then goes to my Halauncher. Home button works great everytime. If you don't mind I will post it on the Shield tv section or you can. It would be easier for some people that don't understand adb. Great job!!!!
brick00444 said:
I just tried it on my Nvidia Shield 2017 model and it works great. The only thing I see wrong if you want to call it wrong is, When booting it boots to the android tv screen for about 5-10 seconds but then goes to my Halauncher. Home button works great everytime. If you don't mind I will post it on the Shield tv section or you can. It would be easier for some people that don't understand adb. Great job!!!!
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Good to know that it works on that device too – feel free to post it over there! (Since I don't have any experience with the Shields it's probably better since you can include some relevant instructions...)
Oh, and regarding the "bug": this is more or less by design but as I said in another reply above: I might try to experiment to make this a bit faster by raising the boot priority; something for the next release
TheRealQubix said:
Good to know that it works on that device too – feel free to post it over there! (Since I don't have any experience with the Shields it's probably better since you can include some relevant instructions...)
Oh, and regarding the "bug": this is more or less by design but as I said in another reply above: I might try to experiment to make this a bit faster by raising the boot priority; something for the next release
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Thanks again, great job.
brick00444 said:
The only thing I see wrong if you want to call it wrong is, When booting it boots to the android tv screen for about 5-10 seconds but then goes to my Halauncher.
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Ok, I've raised the boot priority to the maximum... find the 1.0.1-dev APK as an attachment.
Let me know if that reacts any faster for you on boots (though a couple seconds will probably be normal, I guess; it all depends on what other things are installed etc.).
Ping to @Flakie too.
I'm getting voiceover on official Hulu app on my v2 stick.
What launcher are available for TV stick? Any Android TV launcher?
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I'm getting voiceover on official Hulu app on my v2 stick.
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Yes, that's because Hulu (and some other apps) added some weird code in one of their releases, please try the following:
Settings > Accessibility and make sure that VoiceView AND Screen Magnifier are turned off, the latter one being really important!
You can also hold Back+Menu (toggles voice view) and Back+FastForward (toggles screen magnifier) for two seconds.
If that doesn't work then head into Hulu and turn off app sounds under your profile settings.
If it is still on then go to your apps list in Settings, find the Hulu app, clear its cache AND data, force stop it and then relaunch the app. You will have to sign in again but that should really do the trick.
Please report back!
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What launcher are available for TV stick? Any Android TV launcher?
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You can find some links on the GitHub page of FTVLaunchX but there are quite a few others like AppStarter, HALauncher, ATV Launcher Pro or even Kodi itself...
My favourite is TVLauncher 3 but everybody will have a different taste... you can find some of them on Aptoide, but most need to be downloaded somewhere else.
thanks for this ive got it on my 4k stick using ATV launcher and looks mighty fine !
From the description looks good. Immediately uninstalled Hijack and installed FTVLauncherX. First tried adb install -g, but adb said -g is an unknown option, so installed it directly from a dir on the stick, granted the permission via adb. Now when my Firestick 2nd starts it does start with the native Amazon Home Launcher and stays there. It switches to my launcher only when pushing the home button. I use ATV Launcher Pro.