Can someone tell me the difference between using Rom like CM7 VS a home launcher like ADW?
I have rooted my kindle fire and have the google market, but seeing so much about cm7 and wondering what the pro's and cons are?
Thanks!
One thing for sure is more apps available running cm7 as apposed to just rooted stock.
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Google's operating system for mobile devices is Android. There are several different versions of android for certain devices. The Kindle Fire runs on Gingerbread. The manufacturers of each device manipulate the Android software to suit the needs of their device and commercial services.
Amazon is the same way. They manipulated the Android system to suit their needs. By default you have no customization, limited resources, shotty stability and many untweakable features and settings. Installing a home launcher gives you the look and feel of a new ROM but still lacks the functionality of a custom one.
ROMS are made with the intent to fix common problems usually found in the manufacturers UI
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With the stock ROM and custom launcher, you can watch Amazon Videos, many of which are free with your Prime account. I don't think you can download and run an app to do this if you flash a new ROM.
Someone may correct me if I am wrong. I have tried to do this with my phone, but there doesn't seem to be a downloadable app to watch Amazon Video.
gruuvin said:
With the stock ROM and custom launcher, you can watch Amazon Videos, many of which are free with your Prime account. I don't think you can download and run an app to do this if you flash a new ROM.
Someone may correct me if I am wrong. I have tried to do this with my phone, but there doesn't seem to be a downloadable app to watch Amazon Video.
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I heard the same thing. I believe custom roms void that option.
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Hi,
I really like the bookshelf-like launcher on the Fire, did someone achieve to extract it? Thank you!
The kindle launcher is not all that great. The carousel is super sensitive and most app icons will look like crap on it because they are blown up 4-5 times their regular size and it always keeps a history which you cannot really change or rearrange. I am not sure if there are any other dependencies except for maybe all the amazon apps.
Here is a link to the apk...
http://db.tt/jagcf0im
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damnm 11mb that launcher is huge
Does the way they forked the Android software affect the way this launcher may work on other android devices?
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I tried to use this on my thunderbolt and it doesn't work at all. Words are all jumbled and nothing launches.
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Didn't work on my Xperia Play
Thanks for the link.
Doesn't work on Moto Photon at all (FC's immediately)
Works on NT, sorta... doesn't really do much... books and mags is empty. If you have the amazon video app installed that works.. the appstore is installed but doesn't link when clicking "store". Browser not found of course. but it does show your recent apps and netflix shows in the recent apps coverflow.. and the flow works.
Damn.. it looks nice on the NT compared to the normal NT launcher... but not likely gonna work any better than this.
DssTrainer said:
Thanks for the link.
Doesn't work on Moto Photon at all (FC's immediately)
Works on NT, sorta... doesn't really do much...
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could it be a processor requirement? i tried running it on a nook color and it fc'ed every single time. " process com.amazon.kindle.otter has stopped unexpectedly."
This would be a pretty decent launcher if we could mod it work with other devices.. and other apps besides the amazon based ones.
All Words are mixed up and no Apps are displayed...useless on Samsung Galaxy S II...
But, I've made a "Homescreentheme" that looks like the Kindle Fire.
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Link is broken - any chance you can reupload the file? I'd like to try this out in the Blackberry Playbook android player
THANKS
It is working on my Nexus s
But there are no apps so i isn`t usefull
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Can't find default Kindle Fire Launcher
I installed Go Explorer on my Kindle Fire (6.2.2) and checked it as the default. I tried unsetting the default for Go Explorer but the original Fire Launcher is nowhere to be found. Tried looking for in the system/apps folder, but no luck. Anyone have the apk file to re-install it?
Kindle Fire Launcher on Kindle Fire
I would guess this sounds redundant, but say you had MIUI installed, but you wanted to use the kindle launcher too. Does it work?
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I would guess this sounds redundant, but say you had MIUI installed, but you wanted to use the kindle launcher too. Does it work?
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I read somewhere that it was working on miui, but IDK the details. I've been trying to get the whole amazon bundle working on cm7, but I'm sadly lacking many needed skills.
I'm far more interested in getting all the benifits that come with a kindle than the actual launcher though. but it seems they go hand-in-hand.
I am using the cm7 rom on my kindle fire. The one that whistlestop posted. I am trying to use an app from the Android market. I can download it to my fire but when I open it I get the message that it is not supported on this device. I know I read that it is not supported on tablets, but I was curious if I can "disguise" my tablet to look like an Android phone that is supported by the app. Thanks.
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Which app are you trying to install? Have you tried getting the APK for it and manually installing it?
It is AppRedeem. On the info page the app says it does not currently support Android tablets but I wasnt sure if I could make my fire appear to be an Android phone so it will work. I have downloaded it from the market and I have also manually installed via adb with the apk but when I open the app it tells me it is not supported on my device.
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Well I did some editing on my prop and manage to get my device to appear as a Samsung phone in the market but still no luck with getting the app to see my fire as a phone.
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When I go to the Market it says it is compatible with the Kindle Fire both in stock and ICS. Just thought you might find that interesting.
app
Have you tried cm7 or miui? Both are phone roms tweaked a bit for phones and could possibly solve the problem. I think that the problem isn't making your kindle look like a phone because that would only allow you to download the app which you already did. Good luck
There is thread about getting apps to work on the ICS roms. I was gonna do some editing to see if I can get whatsapp to run on cm7. Same thing, tablets not supported.
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Disregard that editing nonsense. Another thread specifically about whatsapp said to backup the app on a running phone with titanium backup and then send the three backed up files to the fire and restore app+ data. Worked perfectly.
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Thanks guyute74. I dont have an android phone so I cant do it myself. If anyone with an android phone and titanium wanted to back it up and send me the files I would really appreciate it. Shoot me a pm and I can give you my email.
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Hi
I have been reading this forum today and haven't managed to find an answer that is 100% confirmed.
I am close to buying a Kindle Fire and live in the UK.
If I buy it can I unlock it with the Boritto unlock if it is version 6.2.2 or does it only work if I was in the US? I read something that suggests I need to be in the US to do this.
Also, is there a proven way for me to block Amazon from forcing an update to the device?
Many thanks
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meso100 said:
Hi
I have been reading this forum today and haven't managed to find an answer that is 100% confirmed.
I am close to buying a Kindle Fire and live in the UK.
If I buy it can I unlock it with the Boritto unlock if it is version 6.2.2 or does it only work if I was in the US? I read something that suggests I need to be in the US to do this.
Also, is there a proven way for me to block Amazon from forcing an update to the device?
Many thanks
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Assuming there is nothing stopping you from downloading burrito root I can't imagine what location would have to do with rooting it. I believe there are a few different methods that people have tried though I cannot speak to how well they work. Easiest way to guarantee amazon doesn't update it is to flash a non-amazon rom lol, but as I said others may know more regarding killing OTA
Really? So you think its as simple as putting a ROM on i.e. CM7, something that isn't stock and the update won't get through?
If so that sounds pretty simple...
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Really? So you think its as simple as putting a ROM on i.e. CM7, something that isn't stock and the update won't get through?
If so that sounds pretty simple...
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Let's put it this way, I bought my kindle in late december; amazon pushed an update, I've never once seen
Flash cm9/cm7/miui once rooted. and you wont see updates from amazon.
Thanks guys that's really good news. It would be pointless for me to keep standard as I wouldn't get any amazon services being in the UK.
Next question, how are you finding the tablet with a flashed ROM, is it smooth running with no issues?
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meso100 said:
Thanks guys that's really good news. It would be pointless for me to keep standard as I wouldn't get any amazon services being in the UK.
Next question, how are you finding the tablet with a flashed ROM, is it smooth running with no issues?
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i bought my kindle preordered last november. in a couple of weeks (no custom rom atm) i just use stock rom with minimum tweak. as expected amazon market is useless even if we using us ID. apart of that, all went well until i installed custom rom; cm7. so far so good. i can run most of my fav apps, listening to music, hd video and other simple browsing and reading.
stock adw launcher is a tittle bit sluggish so i just use launcherpro which performing as it should without any hiccup.
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i bought my kindle preordered last november. in a couple of weeks (no custom rom atm) i just use stock rom with minimum tweak. as expected amazon market is useless even if we using us ID. apart of that, all went well until i installed custom rom; cm7. so far so good. i can run most of my fav apps, listening to music, hd video and other simple browsing and reading.
stock adw launcher is a tittle bit sluggish so i just use launcherpro which performing as it should without any hiccup.
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Hi, I don't know if its me but that sounded a bit contradictory.
You're on stock ROM, all went well until you installed CM7 and so far so good?
Just so I am clear, you are not running CM7 you are standard with a launcher?
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I lived in Saudi Arabia and I bought mine in December last year 2011. I rooted it and install CM7 just after I received it. Currently I am using CM9 (ics) in daily bases with no problem. For sure, I do have a complete backup of the original stock ROM, if I need to go back.
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ammubarak said:
I lived in Saudi Arabia and I bought mine in December last year 2011. I rooted it and install CM7 just after I received it. Currently I am using CM9 (ics) in daily bases with no problem. For sure, I do have a complete backup of the original stock ROM, if I need to go back.
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So you bought it to not use as intended and just to change into a bare bones tablet like in am intending?
Is it what you expected? Do you wish you had chosen anything else like the Nook for instance?
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Even though you live outside U.S you can still enjoy the different amazon services like videos & app market search for "World Wide Kindle Fire" in the android market.
Those services are the added value of this device, don't give up on it .
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Even though you live outside U.S you can still enjoy the different amazon services like videos & app market search for "World Wide Kindle Fire" in the android market.
Those services are the added value of this device, don't give up on it .
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Thanks I had never heard of that. So the unroot and root, how long would that take?
Also the reviews seem a bit mixed, lots saying or doesn't work. It must be problems with the server...
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I like to have a full control of my device, especially this device is equipped with hardware specifications suitable for functions beyond the original Amazon defined use.
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Thanks I had never heard of that. So the unroot and root, how long would that take?
Also the reviews seem a bit mixed, lots saying or doesn't work. It must be problems with the server...
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The unroot, root process takes less then a second...
The app use several different servers, so if one server doesn't work you can always switch to the next one... also you can enter your own proxy server manually.
Alright so I got my kindle fire yesterday and my immediate plan was to root it and flash the jandycane Rom everyone was talking about, so I read some threads about rooting this thing. But I then read flashing a any Rom would basicially defeat the purpose of a the kindle part and basically turn it in to an android tablet. And yes ive looked and searched, I'm not a noob so don't flame me. I just want to know what rom I could flash and keep the kindle properties and amazon properties.
Thank you, kole
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*Kindle fire in progress*
Samsung SGH-I727 skyrocket running CM10!
HTC EVO3D running TeamGenesisRom(**retired**)
HTC STATUS running CleanRom(**retired**)
Check out the MoDaCo ROM. It is the stock ROM, but has the Play Store preinstalled, so also gives you the functionality and choice of a normal tablet with as well as access to Amazon's services.
jji7skyline said:
Check out the MoDaCo ROM. It is the stock ROM, but has the Play Store preinstalled, so also gives you the functionality and choice of a normal tablet with as well as access to Amazon's services.
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Thanks, I have the kindle app on my phone so I saw my books are backed up and can connect to the kindle store as well. So could I install jandycane and use the kindle app to still use kindle gift cards to buy books? Sorry for the questions, ive only had this thing for less than 24 hrs
EDIT: I guess if it would work to keep my books stored then I could just use my Pc to add the kindle gift cards
*kindle fire in progress**
SGH-I727 Sanding Skyrocket running cm10
HTC EVO 3D running TeamGenesisRom(*retired*)
HTC Status running Clean Rom(*retired*)
Josepho1997 said:
Reading on the kindle app isn't as good as reading on the stock app. I prefer to have both Jellybean and GR9 Modaco.
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You mean you dual-boot? I've heard bad things about it, so I'm just using the kindle app, however I do have the Jandycane ROM and use other apps like the Kobo app, the Aldiko app, and the Google Books app so I have access to many sources of books.
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Bad things? The only downside I've had is you have to split storage for two ROMS. But I still have plenty of room left.
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I meant there's a certain amount of risk that the whole thing might be messed up during partitioning.
But both ROMs are installed on the system partition right? Rather than the sdcard partition?
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I meant there's a certain amount of risk that the whole thing might be messed up during partitioning.
But both ROMs are installed on the system partition right? Rather than the sdcard partition?
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That's true for everything you do to modify the Kindle. It's not too hard to do.
Thanks to all the help I've received, I was finally able to root my KFHD, installed bootloader and TWRP and went as far as flashed Chameleon. After having trying this out for a couple of days, I'm thinking of experimenting with other things. If I want to install say, AWD or Go launchers, I wou ld need to wipe through TWRP correct? I can't simply put the apk files in the sdcard and install, correct?
If you flashed chameleon, shouldn't you have flashed gapps as well so you could simply install those launchers from Google play so you don't need to side load them?
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stunts513 said:
If you flashed chameleon, shouldn't you have flashed gapps as well so you could simply install those launchers from Google play so you don't need to side load them?
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Hi Stunts, yes I do have Gapps. I guess I'm just confused as to whether Chameleon is the "OS" or is it considered a launcher. I didn't want to overwrite Chameleon by accident and brick my KFHD.
I haven't used chameleon before, but its the os, and if it is also a launcher it wouldn't break anything, you are given the choice what launcher you want to use. One doesn't overwrite the other.
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thanks!
Got the Go EX launcher working now. =D
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Got the Go EX launcher working now. =D
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Go launcher is neat but your info is getting sent to servers in China. No way I will use it.
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It is? *scratches head*
I use the HD version, never knew that. Is it just simple ad related data? I typically have ad block running in the background so I never see ads.
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I got to wondering and did some checking into it. There is a great thread on XDA about it. Even with droid wall and the sand box it make me uneasy.
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