Hey guys. So I managed to root my Kindle Fire version 7.2.3. I Installed the Android Market and upgraded to Google Play Store. I started downloading apps, like Firefox and Opera, games, etc. Now, when I go to the apps menu on my Kindle, I only see the apps downloaded from the Amazon appstore... Opera, Firefox and the other games are nowhere to be seen... If I drag down the settings, I can see in my notifications that the apps were installed, and I can launch them from there, but that's it.. I can also launch them from ES FIle Explorer, but that's annoying... How can I make it so that all the content downloaded from the gplay store appears in the app section of my kindle?
Install a different launcher like Apex, Go Launcher, Nova etc. It will then look and feel like a normal android device, and you will see all your apps.
turbodroid said:
Install a different launcher like Apex, Go Launcher, Nova etc. It will then look and feel like a normal android device, and you will see all your apps.
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Thanks for replying. Sorry but I'm a noob with this... I downloaded Go Launcher from the gplay store and I can't see it or launch it because of the problem I mentioned above... If I get to launch it what do I do with it?
No problem dude. Download the .apk file (google it) for Go Launcher and put in the system/app folder. If it's a .zip, rename it to .apk then reboot your Kindle and it will load upon reboot. Try it out and see what happens. Good luck.
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No problem dude. Download the .apk file (google it) for Go Launcher and put in the system/app folder. If it's a .zip, rename it to .apk then reboot your Kindle and it will load upon reboot. Try it out and see what happens. Good luck.
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I download the apk and put it in the system/apps folder yet I can't see it in my kindle... I don't even know what I have to do with go launcher ex.. can you be more specific? thanks
Couple things to try here. If Go Launcher is installed, you should press the home button and a dialog box should pop up asking you which launcher you want to use. Select Go Launcher. If that doesn't work, download an app from the market called Home Switcher that allows you to select which launcher you want to use. If you don't see Go Launcher in there, then it's not installed. Keep trying, you will get it.
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Krawdd said:
I download the apk and put it in the system/apps folder yet I can't see it in my kindle... I don't even know what I have to do with go launcher ex.. can you be more specific? thanks
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Take the attached files, download them to your desktop.
1) Plug your Kindle into USB
2) Using Windows Explorer, move GO_Launcher_HD.apk and GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk to /Kindle/Download
2) Now go to your Kindle. Open ES File Explorer go to Settings. In Settings > Other Settings is Root Settings. Select Root Settings, check all options.
3) Be sure to "Allow" Root
4) Now using ES File Explorer move /sdcard/GO_Launcher_HD.apk to /system/app/GO_Launcher_HD.apk and move /sdcard/GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk to /system/app/GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk - Install both apk's
5) Change the permissions (by long pressing each apk) on GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk and GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk to User: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read
6) Reboot the Kindle. When it reboots you should see "Kindle is upgrading", then you will be given the option to select a Launcher: Home (Stock Kindle Launcher), Go Launcher EX, or Go Launcher HD
Try them both, see which one you like, then when you are ready, click on the "Home" button to make one of them your new "Default" launcher.
prokennexusa said:
Take the attached files, download them to your desktop.
1) Plug your Kindle into USB
2) Using Windows Explorer, move GO_Launcher_HD.apk and GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk to /Kindle/Download
2) Now go to your Kindle. Open ES File Explorer go to Settings. In Settings > Other Settings is Root Settings. Select Root Settings, check all options.
3) Be sure to "Allow" Root
4) Now using ES File Explorer move /sdcard/GO_Launcher_HD.apk to /system/app/GO_Launcher_HD.apk and move /sdcard/GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk to /system/app/GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk - Install both apk's
5) Change the permissions (by long pressing each apk) on GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk and GO_Launcher_EX_3_19_1.apk to User: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read
6) Reboot the Kindle. When it reboots you should see "Kindle is upgrading", then you will be given the option to select a Launcher: Home (Stock Kindle Launcher), Go Launcher EX, or Go Launcher HD
Try them both, see which one you like, then when you are ready, click on the "Home" button to make one of them your new "Default" launcher.
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thanks! only 1 problem, how do you access the books? theres an app called kindle with a dude reading below a tree in the night, the same one that lets you read books on iphone... but it won' t open
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Krawdd said:
thanks! only 1 problem, how do you access the books? theres an app called kindle with a dude reading below a tree in the night, the same one that lets you read books on iphone... but it won' t open
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No problem, go into the Apps container where all the apps are stored, scroll through then until you see "Home". Click on "Home" (Not the picture of the house) and wala, you are back to the old Kindle menu allowing you to access all your old /new goodies.
When you are done, click on the picture of the house and you can get back to Go Launcher.
If you install Google Music this app automatically will sync with the Amazon Music. Maybe the next Play Movies will sync with Amazon Movies, only time will tell.
How to: Install Google Play Noob (Simple) Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329
How to: How To: 7" Kindle Fire HD Root - Noob (Simple) Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
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There's some software I'd like to get, but it's unavailable in the market. When I go to groupon.be e.g., there is a download link for the android market, but it pops up the amazon app store where it isn't available. I can't seem to find it in the marketplace either.
Same for the tweakers.net app, whatsapp, wordpress, colruyt collect & go,...
How do I go about these things?
If you have an Android phone, you can just download the app, use an app called Appsaver to copy it to your phone's SD card, and then you can either email it to yourself or put it in your Dropbox.
If you don't have an Android phone, it could be a bit harder. You'll have to find the apk file somewhere online. Usually typing in the app name + apk into Google will find it on one of many websites that host Android apps, like apktop.
If you really can't find it at all after doing all of the above, then you could always just try politely requesting that someone here send it to you. I'm sure you'll find someone willing to help!
That's a good idea, since I do have an Android phone! Is there a way that I can make the normal market open when clicking market links instead of the Amazon app store?
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I tend to download it on my phone, then use ES File Explorer to go to /data/app and send it to my Dropbox. Then I just pull it with my Fire.
I succeeded in copying the .apk's from my phone to my Kindle, but when I click them in File Expert, the install won't succeed.
If you don't want to use a file explorer app to search around hidden Android system folders to find thess apps, there is a much easier way for the lay people (non-experts).
(I already presume you have a file explorer app eg. root explorer installed on your KF, explained in other threads particularly the rooting guide - root explorer (paid) and ES file explorer (free) are both good)
Go to Market and install appinstaller (many names many version, I use "appinstaller" by gregory House) to you Android phone. Use its "backup" function and it will show all the third party (non-system) apps you have installed. Pick the ones you want to move over to the KF (remember to include the appinstaller itself!), or check them all (full backup of all 3rd party apps). It will save them in a folder called "appsaver" - OK you still need to use a file explorer to find this folder, but at least it is in one single folder which is not in the root /system folder.
Hook up your Android phone to your PC and use Windows Explorer to find this "appsaver" folder and copy it somewhere in your PC. Unhook your phone and hook up your KF. Copy and paste the "appsaver" folder from your PC into the KF (which appears as a drive in Windows - don't put this inside any other folders in the KF). Unhook the KF.
In KF, run your file explorer app - most of them start default in the /sdcard folder which is where the "appsaver" folder is. Open the "appsaver" folder and you see all the .apk (app installation programs) you saved from your Android phone. Find and run "appinstaller.apk" to install this app. Now you can run this app and use the "install" function (it will detect the "appsaver" folder and all the apps inside) to install any apps you moved over from your phone.
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ctgchaos said:
I succeeded in copying the .apk's from my phone to my Kindle, but when I click them in File Expert, the install won't succeed.
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Rookie mistake:
Click the little "Setting" (cogwheel) icon at the top right corner -> "More" -> "Device" -> "Allow installation of applications" - switch "ON"
I have not forgotten the "Allow installation of applications"-option, but thanks for the kind reminder. I will try the appinstaller method, thanks!
This seems to be an issue with the market link redirecting to the Amazon app store, right? Check out this thread.
tl;dr: Rename MarketIntentProxy.apk in /system/app to MarketIntentProxy.apk.bak
Of course, this assumes you have the Android Market installed on your Fire.
I have tried what you suggested, Slim_thumb, but it does seem to be due to something else, as I still can't install the apps Twunch, Twerkers.net, Groupon, Collect&Go. When trying it blandly tells me "not installed".
I installed go locker since I don't like the stock kindle lock screen but when I press the power button to go out of sleep I see the kindle lock screen. When I unlock that I see the go locker one
Is there any way I can get just the go locker
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U can install go locker.Apk, then use es file explorer(free) or root explorer (paid) to go to data/app, find the go locker Icon with a name, probably something like com. Whatever.
Then long press on it and press move. At this point activate root function on es file explorer, and mount system as read/write.
In root explorer press the r /o at the top.
Then go to system /app then paste the go locker.apk
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Forget my above post
This is the better version :
Must be rooted and have market (sideloading works well too)
1. Download No lock from the Google Play Store.
2. Using Root Explorer or Es File Explorer go to data/app and find No Lock (It will probably be listed as com.pname. something. Just look for the No Lock Icon.)
3. Long press it and move to system/app and paste it there.
4. Reboot your Kindle Fire
5. Now download Go Locker from the Play Store but it probably won't be compatible so I will link the latest version for you at the end of this post.
6. Go back to No lock and turn off the lock (you can test it out by putting your kindle to sleep).
7. In the Google Play Store search for a go locker theme (I recommend the ICS one) and download it.
8. I am assuming you already have Go Launcher installed. Go to Go Launcher. Press the menu button, then switch to plugins tab and tap Go Locker, select a theme, apply it, and then you're good to go.
We Are Done!
Since I have less than 80 posts (I believe this os my third) I cannot link the video or the go locker Apk direct download link. Sorry. Hope you understand.
I 'll try something. Copy the links and backspace the spaces or something.
Go Locker Apk : h. ttp://dl. ap kt op s. com/a pp/2 01 20. 5/GO_Locker_1.21. .apk
Video Demonstration : ht. tp. :// w w w. yo ut u be.c. om /watc h?v=qi. C_u...at ure =yo u. tu.b e
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Thanks it worked but however it's not nice because the menu button and back button bar appears and makes it quite ugly.
Good Job and if you can, tell me how to remove that bar in the lockscreen.
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In this series we will install Google Play Store to the Kindle. You will see we offer two servers to download the software the one server originates from a commercial Dropbox account and the other from a Ubuntu One commercial account, so if you are blocked by one server, you can use the other as an alternate. We publish these tutorials for you, the end user. This is how we make our living, so if you feel we did our job click on the "Donate to Me" link, if money is tight, we understand - at least take the time to post feedback, otherwise we do not know what works. We monitor the thread daily, so if you are stuck, post a detailed explanation of your problem - we respond fairly quickly.
Prerequisites:
A) Kindle Fire 7" Has been Rooted. Here is Step-by-Step Noob (Simple) Instructions
Preferred Method (Automatic Installation):
Play Step 1: Download Kindle Fire First Aide: Windows 32-bit Version Or Windows 64-bit Version
Play Step 2: Extract KFFirstAide.zip to C:\KFFirstAide - please remove the 32 or 64 at the end of the folder created by Winzip or 7-Zip
Play Step 3: With your mouse, open the C:\KFFirstAide contents by double mouse clicking the C:\KFFirstAide folder
Play Step 4: Find the RunMe.bat file. Right Hand Mouse click on RunMe.bat, select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat.
Play Step 5: Find the RunMe Shortcut on your desktop, select it by left mouse click over the icon, then while on the icon choose Right Hand mouse click, select Properties.
Play Step 6: This will display the RunMe properties. Select the General Tab, change the top name to KF First Aide. Then click on the Shortcut tab, click on Advanced. Check 'Run as Administrator', click OK, then click Apply, then click OK. All windows should be closed.
Play Step 7: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.
Play Step 8: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:
Code:
;C:\KFFirstAide
Note: Do Not forget the semi-colon before the C:\KFFirstAide
Play Step 9: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to disable OTA.
Play Step 10: Please check the Kindle under More + > Security - make sure ADB is ON. Leave it disconnected from USB.
Play Step 11: Launch Kindle Fire First Aide, if the ADB Driver is not installed, use Option 12 to Install the ADB Driver
Play Step 12: Make sure the Kindle is turned ON, plugged into the Computer USB and ready. Select Option 18 to Install Google Play Store.
Play Step 13: That is it! Google Play is Installed, you may close the software.
You may view the Kindle Fire First Aide Forum Notes here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2096888
Alternative Method (Manual Installation):
Play Step 1 Download (Dropbox Links) GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk to your Desktop
Play Step 1 Download (Ubuntu One Links) GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk to your Desktop
Play Step 2 Using Windows Explorer move GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk from your desktop to /Kindle Drive/Download.
Play Step 3 Using ES File Explorer app(Dropbox) or ES File Explorer app(Ubuntu One) open ES File Explorer on your Kindle. Go to the Setting Menu on ES File Explorer. Choose Root Settings, Select all the options here. A Superuser window will Popup, be sure to click "Allow".
Play Step 4 Now on the Kindle Fire HD use ES File Explorer to move GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk from /sdcard/Download to /system/app.
Play Step 5 Next change the permissions on GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk by long pressing each apk until you see an option window. Select Permissions and change all 3 apk permissions to Owner: Read-Write, Group: Read and Others: Read.
Play Step 6 Install all 3 apk's: GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk by clicking on each on and choose Install. Ignore any install errors.
Play Step 7 Reboot the Kindle
Play Step 8 Download Vending.apk(Dropbox) or Vending.apk(Ubuntu One)to /Kindle Drive/Download
Play Step 9 Using ES File Explorer app on the Fire. Move Vending.apk from /sdcard/Download to /system/app. Next Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, change permissions set to Owner: Read-Write, Group: Read and Others: Read.
Play Step 10 Install Vending.apk
Play Step 11 Google Play should show up in your Kindle Fire HD Apps. Tap on it and follow the steps with sign-in and agreeing to the terms. This is an OLD Market so move on to Step 12
Play Step 12 Download Gplay3.8.17.apk(Dropbox) OR Gplay3.8.17.apk(Ubuntu One) to /Kindle Drive/Download
Play Step 13 Using ES File Explorer, go to /sdcard/Gplay3.8.17.apk select Gplay3.8.17.apk choose Install. This will upgrade the the android market to version 3.8.17 Google Play market.
Play Step 14 Download Phonesky.apk(Dropbox) OR Phoneshy.apk(Ubuntu One) to /Kindle Drive/Download
Play Step 15 Using ES File Explorer, go to /sdcard/Phonesky.apk select Phonesky.apk choose Install. This will upgrade the the android market to version 3.10.10 Google Play market.
Play Step 16 Finally, to eliminate Amazon from intercepting any Market requests, thus allowing Google Play to be the default Market. Using ES File Explorer move /system/app/MarketIntentProxy.apk to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle
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Google Apps
baller4u said:
I think I'm in love :highfive:
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Thank you for the feedback.
Next we will be offering all the updated Google Applications for your pleasure.
This is a bit more complex, so we may not have this out until tomorrow AM.
prokennexusa said:
Thank you for the feedback.
Next we will be offering all the updated Google Applications for your pleasure.
This is a bit more complex, so we may not have this out until tomorrow AM.
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Sounds great!
Google ICS Applications
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Sounds great!
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We are working on it as we speak. Another 4 hours or so.
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We just upgraded our Dropbox Subscription to the Dropbox Team Premium with 1TB
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Thanks so much! Got GooglePlay up and running so can enjoy all the games on my Galaxy S2 on my kindle fire HD
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Macalester said:
Thanks so much! Got GooglePlay up and running so can enjoy all the games on my Galaxy S2 on my kindle fire HD
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Good job! The door has opened to you..........you now have endless possibilities!
SO I have google playstore finally and am rooted, also have the launchers installed. Now just need some widgets and I will be good.
Thanks again for the amount of support you provide to noobs like me
First and foremost, thank you for all of these tutorials! Got my KFHD7 rooted perfectly!
I just followed the steps for the Google Play Store and got it installed.
EDIT:
Got Play Store working, I hadn't put the Vending.apk in /system/app. Whoops!
I can't use google play store as default appstore, can I? I mean I really want it to open app links from within the applications but I couldn't get it doing it. Everything is installed and working nicely but can't make it the default external market links app
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mckennascole said:
I can't use google play store as default appstore, can I? I mean I really want it to open app links from within the applications but I couldn't get it doing it. Everything is installed and working nicely but can't make it the default external market links app
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Did you use our ICS Google Play Store App? If you open Google Play Store, go into Settings, what version is your Google Play Store?
Did you complete this step?
Play Step 16 Finally, to eliminate Amazon from intercepting any Market requests, thus allowing Google Play to be the default Market. Using ES File Explorer move /system/app/MarketIntentProxy.apk to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle
prokennexusa said:
Did you use our ICS Google Play Store App? If you open Google Play Store, go into Settings, what version is your Google Play Store?
Did you complete this step?
Play Step 16 Finally, to eliminate Amazon from intercepting any Market requests, thus allowing Google Play to be the default Market. Using ES File Explorer move /system/app/MarketIntentProxy.apk to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle
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it was 3.10.10 before following these steps but now that you warned I realize it's 3.5.16. I don't understand. I'll install 10.10 again.
yes I moved it to another folder long ago...
edit: when i use the 3.8.17 here it updates to 3.8.17 but when I use the phonesky it says 3.5.16
edit #2: ok I upgraded it to 3.10.10 and everything works including play store as the default. thanks...
Google Play Software Upgrade to 3.10.10
mckennascole said:
it was 3.10.10 before following these steps but now that you warned I realize it's 3.5.16. I don't understand. I'll install 10.10 again.
yes I moved it to another folder long ago...
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If you download the attached file, it will quickly upgrade you to 3.10.10
Google Play Store Upgrade Step 1: On the Kindle, use Opera or Dolphin to download Phonesky.apk
Google Play Store Upgrade Step 2: Next, choose Open Phonesky.apk
Google Play Store Upgrade Step 3: Next Choose Install
Google Play Store Upgrade Step 4: Reboot the Kindle
Google Play Store Upgrade Step 5: Open /Apps/ Play Store
Google Play Store Upgrade Step 6: Go to Setting, Verify you are on Version 3.10.10
I'm getting "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your phone" when trying to check the "Root Explorer" box in ES File explorer.
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fearwillkeepus said:
I'm getting "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your phone" when trying to check the "Root Explorer" box in ES File explorer.
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sounds like you lost Root.
ES File Explorer calls to the Superuser.apk when you click on the Root Options.
Are you sure you have Root? Are you running the latest version of ES File Explorer?
prokennexusa said:
sounds like you lost Root.
ES File Explorer calls to the Superuser.apk when you click on the Root Options.
Are you sure you have Root? Are you running the latest version of ES File Explorer?
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I had to manually allow ES in superuser. But I'll try running the apk you provided.
IDK how I could have lost root, seeing as I tried doing this moments after successfully rooting.
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fearwillkeepus said:
I had to manually allow ES in superuser. But I'll try running the apk you provided.
IDK how I could have lost root, seeing as I tried doing this moments after successfully rooting.
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fearwillkeepus,
By the way, I like your Avatar. Yeah, I suspect you are using an older version of ES File Explorer since that is a known bug.
If not, download our Root Checker Basic utility to test both the Superuser.apk and the su binary. Respond with your
results.
Google Play Store Upgrade 3.10.10
We just received an update today.
Google Play Store has been updated to Version 3.10.10
Look under settings, what is your store version?
You may download the update here Phonesky.apk
directly to your Kindle using Opera, Mozilla, Silk or Dolphin. Once the download
has completed, choose "Open", then choose "Install"
Let the install complete, the open the Google Play Store, under settings. It should
now show version 3.10.10
I had Play Store working before and I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 8.9".
What happened was my 4 year old niece tried using Kindle but she didn't know the pin so she just pressed and held some buttons. I think it was power button. After that Kindle took very long to start, asked me to login into Amazon again and all apps were gone. I think she factory reset it. The root stayed.
Does this method make it persistent or will I have to redo everything if it were to happen again? Maybe there could be something automated to get me back to where I am now with backing up and restoring or something.
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
Wipe the data for adw launcher and try again..
If the problem persists then reinstall your rom.
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ADW Launcher Widget Service Fails
yokone1 said:
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
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yokone1,
We have seen this a number of times on both Go Launcher and ADW Launcher. This is a sure fix.
Download the attached file named AppWidgetPicker-1.2.3.apk copy it to /system/app then change
the permissions to Owner: Read Write, Group: Read, Others: Read. Do Not install the apk, just
move it and change the permissions. Next reboot, wait for the Kindle to upgrade and test Widgets.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
ADW Launcher Widget Service Fails
yokone1 said:
This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
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yokone1,
We are happy to help. Thank you for taking the time to thank us, this really
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can you take a moment and click on the Thanks on the left side of our post
to you? Thank you again yokone1.
prokennexusa said:
yokone1,
We have seen this a number of times on both Go Launcher and ADW Launcher. This is a sure fix.
Download the attached file named AppWidgetPicker-1.2.3.apk copy it to /system/app then change
the permissions to Owner: Read Write, Group: Read, Others: Read. Do Not install the apk, just
move it and change the permissions. Next reboot, wait for the Kindle to upgrade and test Widgets.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
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I am trying to do just this and can not for the life of me get it into that App folder. I can copy it to my device into other folders, and when I then try to move it using ES File I get the notice can not move file. I am on a Mac and use Android file transfer but that can not get me directly to the system file... or I haven't yet figure out how. Can you help guide me?
P.S. I have also tried transferring directly via AirDroid and get a failed notice when trying to trf to system/app
How to Install Widget Picker Service ADW Launcher
Heather_A said:
I am trying to do just this and can not for the life of me get it into that App folder. I can copy it to my device into other folders, and when I then try to move it using ES File I get the notice can not move file. I am on a Mac and use Android file transfer but that can not get me directly to the system file... or I haven't yet figure out how. Can you help guide me?
P.S. I have also tried transferring directly via AirDroid and get a failed notice when trying to trf to system/app
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Heather_A,
The folder /system/app is a secured folder, you need Root access to mount the folder:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
If you have Root, you need to use either ES File Explorer or Root Explorer in Root Mode.
In ES File Explorer, you need to go into the Settings Menu, next the Root Settings Menu.
Click on all the options in Root Settings. Be sure to Allow the Pop up Superuser request.
Once you have Root, then look at the VERY TOP Left of ES File Explorer where it says Local.
Look to the Right of Local, it probably says /sdcard/Download. If this is the case, you need
to click on the Up twice until you see Local /. You are now at Root, from here you will click
on /system - Local now shows /system, next click on app, now you are at /system/app.
Does this help? Since you are working with the /system/app folder, it is critical to backup
the Kindle. Here is software that automates the Backup Process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
No widgets on kindle fire
yokone1 said:
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
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Hey guys,
i did not root my kindle fire. I can use the ADW Launcher, but i cant use widgets. Nothing pops up after i press the widget button. So i installed the AppWidgetPicker. Now i can choose the icon and after that i can see all the widgets. Perfect i thought!
But when i try to choose a widget it tells me "widgetPicker closed" and nothing happens.
Is there anyone who can help me with this problem?:victory:
Maggazboy said:
Hey guys,
i did not root my kindle fire. I can use the ADW Launcher, but i cant use widgets. Nothing pops up after i press the widget button. So i installed the AppWidgetPicker. Now i can choose the icon and after that i can see all the widgets. Perfect i thought!
But when i try to choose a widget it tells me "widgetPicker closed" and nothing happens.
Is there anyone who can help me with this problem?:victory:
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Root your device and your problem will be solved. There's almost no risk if you follow the instructions thoroughly
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Thanks!
Another fabulously useful nugget of info on XDA-developers. Thanks so much. It is things like this that make that patronising and unfunny XDA sign-up video almost worth watching!
I'm having what sounds like the same problem on JB 4.1.1
Whe version of Android is on the Kindle Fire?
I have been running the v1.3.3.8 of ADW EX on Gingerbread (Atrix 4g) with flawless operation.
On my Jellybean v4.1.1 (Atrix HD), widgets are crazy. Static icons stay put, widgits disappear
and reappear all over the place.
Is the above fix likely to work for me on JB?
Thx
root your Kindle Fire HD 2013
Download and install ES File Explorer from amazon AppStore (its free)
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
Browse to "/data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/"
Marke the "adunits" folder
Go to "more" and "settings"
Remove the permissions from "rwx --- ---" to "--- --- ---"
(Optional) Remove all folders in the adunits folder
Sorry for my bad english.
Thanks!
Codemasta said:
root your Kindle Fire HD 2013
Download and install ES File Explorer from amazon AppStore (its free)
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
Browse to "/data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/"
Marke the "adunits" folder
Go to "more" and "settings"
Remove the permissions from "rwx --- ---" to "--- --- ---"
(Optional) Remove all folders in the adunits folder
Sorry for my bad english.
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Worked great! Thanks.
Thank you for the feedback
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I think it would be easier to just root and then download the pro version of titanium and freeze the Amazon special offers app. You can find the titanium backup app on 4shared.
confirm, this works great for me
i have done this with adb shell
simply 3 steps
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# chmod 000 /data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/adunits
# reboot
Codemasta said:
root your Kindle Fire HD 2013
Download and install ES File Explorer from amazon AppStore (its free)
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
Browse to "/data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/"
Marke the "adunits" folder
Go to "more" and "settings"
Remove the permissions from "rwx --- ---" to "--- --- ---"
(Optional) Remove all folders in the adunits folder
Sorry for my bad english.
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Or you could just use the Kindle Fire XSettings(root needed)which is attached.
Codemasta said:
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
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When I try to start root explorer it tells me "Test fail. Sorry this feature cannot run on your device". This means I didn't get root?
This works great. It removed the ads. However, the lock screen wallpapers never rotate. I am stuck with the manilla paper book looking wallpaper, which is hideous. Every once in a while on a reboot it will cycle, but as soon as it goes to sleep and comes back, it's back to the manilla book.
Is there any way to set my own wallpaper, or to fix it so that it rotates the lockscreen wallpaper correctly?
no root
vit.prosperous said:
When I try to start root explorer it tells me "Test fail. Sorry this feature cannot run on your device". This means I didn't get root?
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Yes this means you did not get root.
Austerity said:
This works great. It removed the ads. However, the lock screen wallpapers never rotate. I am stuck with the manilla paper book looking wallpaper, which is hideous. Every once in a while on a reboot it will cycle, but as soon as it goes to sleep and comes back, it's back to the manilla book.
Is there any way to set my own wallpaper, or to fix it so that it rotates the lockscreen wallpaper correctly?
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I have the same problem, always got the same wallpaper, it's getting kinda boring :3
I haven't found a solution for this yet since I'm not sure what is causing it :/
Greetings!
cruzersteve said:
I have the same problem, always got the same wallpaper, it's getting kinda boring :3
I haven't found a solution for this yet since I'm not sure what is causing it :/
Greetings!
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I have found somewhat of a solution. Using KFHD sEttings to disable the stock Amazon lock screen. Then I downloaded Go locker and am using that as my lock screen. Customized go locker a bit and now have a nice unlock screen with the same background as my home screen, where I use ADS launcher.
Does the xsettings fix the manilla papers wallpaper issue?
Sent from my 2013 Kindle Fire HD with Tapatalk
Codemasta said:
root your Kindle Fire HD 2013
Download and install ES File Explorer from amazon AppStore (its free)
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
Browse to "/data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/"
Marke the "adunits" folder
Go to "more" and "settings"
Remove the permissions from "rwx --- ---" to "--- --- ---"
(Optional) Remove all folders in the adunits folder
Sorry for my bad english.
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Confirmed: WORKS GREAT ON MY KINDLE FIRE HD 7" 2013
thank, its work great for me
how can i change the wallpaper of lockscreen
i tried to remove the permissions for the adunits, but i made some misstake. i set the user and group to "root" and now i´m in a boot loop. my kindle fire don´t start...
can someone help me? what are the correct user:group for the folder "adunits" ?
thxs.
Does this work with the HD 6?
Codemasta said:
root your Kindle Fire HD 2013
Download and install ES File Explorer from amazon AppStore (its free)
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
Browse to "/data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/"
Marke the "adunits" folder
Go to "more" and "settings"
Remove the permissions from "rwx --- ---" to "--- --- ---"
(Optional) Remove all folders in the adunits folder
Sorry for my bad english.
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Just an update, this worked with no side effects for me w/ a new HDX 7. OS 4.5.2, rooted. Ads are now gone & my lockscreen still rotates & I get different nifty images each time. No plain manilla thingie.
--Dan
Titanium Backup PRO
Find where the lock screen ads are situated and and freeze, very easy method!