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[Q] Can someone help me please?

Hello all. I have been searching and searching for the app called Reader's Hub. I have a US Version Sprint Tab that I just got yesterday. I found, what I believe to be two files, the Reading Hub.apk and Zinio_pressdisplay.rar. I haven't downloaded them yet because I don't know if they are the current version, and I don't know what to do with the files once I have downloaded them (where to put them, etc). Can someone please help me? I really want this App. Thanks.

There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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Everything is done on the tab?
RADroid said:
There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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Thanks so much for responding. Can you tell me exactly how to do it? I installed an APK installer and the Andro Zip app. When I opened the APK installer it mentioned something about the SD card, which came with the tab. Do I do everything on the tablet itself?

RADroid said:
There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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You have at least given me a head start. But Here's what I have done so far;
1. I have downloaded the readers hub file and have extracted it. I tried to download the zinio file, but for some reason it wouldn't fully download saying the file is not supported or something of the sort. It was in .rar.
2. I installed Root explorer, apk installer, and Andro Zip.
3. I tried copying the extracted file to the system/apps folder, but it wont let me. Either the entire folder, or the apk files one by one.
Am I missing anything, or did I skip a step?

http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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This helps a lot
RADroid said:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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Thanks so much! Do you know how to change my device to write, instead of read only? I am trying to copy files but it keeps rejecting saying my device is read only.

RADroid said:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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While this website helped. I can't see the Kobo or press display APPs that did install. The readers hub would not install, and would not give a reason why. Can you help?

See this thread.
Use superoneclick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Beerkan said:
See this thread.
Use superoneclick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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Does this work for the US Galaxy Tab?

For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.

Adapt0r said:
For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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Okay, now I understand. That's my problem, while I have the Kobo and the press reader, I couldn't download the zinio app because my tab kept saying content not supported. I have andro zip, explorer, and apk installer installed, so I don't know why it wouldn't install it on my tab. Can you tell me how to root it, or give me a link to a thread that shows how to root it? I saw a thread recently, but it was for the Euro version and I have the US Sprint version.

Go to XDA top left and follow this directories:
* Home
* Android Development and Hacking
* Android Apps and Games
* [APP] z4root
you will find z4root.1.3.0.apk in the first post.
Keep in mind that ReadersHub was not released in US and might not have full functionality in the US.

Adapt0r said:
Go to XDA top left and follow this directories:
* Home
* Android Development and Hacking
* Android Apps and Games
* [APP] z4root
you will find z4root.1.3.0.apk in the first post.
Keep in mind that ReadersHub was not released in US and might not have full functionality in the US.
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It looks like Z4root has been removed. Is there another simple way to root?

No, it is still in the same place. I just downloaded it.
Another way is manual but it requires certain skills.
Franckly, if your only goal is to get ReadersHub rooting is hardly justified.
I would find substitution. Besides Kobo is not the best ereader. Of course, it depends on your goals and where do you get content.
I've found very sofisticated ebook reader called Moon+ Reader Pro. This one can even scroll for you. In addition it can do read aloud using either default TTS voice or purchased ones. It is very usable.

Adapt0r said:
No, it is still in the same place. I just downloaded it.
Another way is manual but it requires certain skills.
Franckly, if your only goal is to get ReadersHub rooting is hardly justified.
I would find substitution. Besides Kobo is not the best ereader. Of course, it depends on your goals and where do you get content.
I've found very sofisticated ebook reader called Moon+ Reader Pro. This one can even scroll for you. In addition it can do read aloud using either default TTS voice or purchased ones. It is very usable.
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Okay. I wanted it to be able to read magazines as well, since for some reason, Nook isn't offering the magazines in their reader. Can you recommend a good app for magazines?

Magazine subscriptions are available on Kindle although limited selecetion. Another app called Issuu offers access to magazines but I have not tried it. Some magazines/publishers may offer applications giving access to their materials.
I have such for NY Times and Financial Times, for example.
Google is supposed to introduce soon its Newsstand that will cover printed press.
Zinio so far is only for Apple products and I believe on the Tab in Europe. They promised to release it in the US shortly.

Adapt0r said:
For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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I went ahead and rooted my tab after reading some more of the features. I still cannot copy files to my system/app directory. I see the SD card is r/w but I can't seem to figure out how to change the system/app to write.

Just touch R/W on the top line and the state will change to R/O

[Q] [ROM][09/10/11] Bulletproof MIUI :: 1.9.9 :: EXT4/VIRTUOUS OC DAEMON

I want to try this ROM, but in the past when installing MIUI, I have lost superuser.
The instructions are:
1.9.9: Mediafire - Multiupload
md5: BFB94E2DE623B0D27DA6B8A142FFE207
Superuser Permissions need to be enabled via the Superuser application.
Open the app, then hit 'menu', then settings, and enable root permissions. (Superuser is found in Tools folder by default).
But when I open the superuser app either prior or after installing, I find no option to "enable root permissions". Could someone please walk me through this.
Thank you.

Nevermind. I found the answer in another forum. The tools folder is actually a folder on the homescreen which contains the superuser icon

bclark1000 said:
Nevermind. I found the answer in another forum. The tools folder is actually a folder on the homescreen which contains the superuser icon
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hah yeah this threw me for a loop for a few minutes too. Theres no launcher app drawer, so everything is on a home screen or in a folder.

i hate miui,i think cm7 is better

bolidegt said:
i hate miui,i think cm7 is better
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Nothing like looking like everything else. BulletproofMIUI is dope
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I tried it out for like a week or two but then went back to Cyanogenmod. I've been using it for I'd say more than 2 months and I haven't had the urge to change it to something else. Which frankly surprises me since I tend to get bored with stuff like that. I'm one of those people that change their wallpaper to a completely different one every week.

Keep Wallpaper From Changing Without ADB

First I give all credit to rooobbbbb for finding the file, over on his thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362543
I really don't know a lot about android, but through my brief experience with the fire and root explorer I figured out how to keep the wallpaper from changing without a computer and ADB. Here are the steps:
1) You need root access. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
2) Download root explorer or similar program that allows the changing of file permissions.
3) Change wallpaper to desired choice.
4) Run said program and go to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
5) In this folder is a file called wallpaper. Change the permissions on wallpaper to have no write access.
6) You can now change the wallpaper from Go Launcher EX or similar program to the same type of wallpaper. Same limitation of having to undo and redo process for different type of wallpaper.

very awesome. thank you for the info works perfectly.

Magical3 said:
First I give all credit to rooobbbbb for finding the file, over on his thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362543
I really don't know a lot about android, but through my brief experience with the fire and root explorer I figured out how to keep the wallpaper from changing without a computer and ADB. Here are the steps:
1) You need root access. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
2) Download root explorer or similar program that allows the changing of file permissions.
3) Change wallpaper to desired choice.
4) Run said program and go to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
5) In this folder is a file called wallpaper. Change the permissions on wallpaper to have no write access.
6) You can now change the wallpaper from Go Launcher EX or similar program to the same type of wallpaper. Same limitation of having to undo and redo process for different type of wallpaper.
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Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

What app do people recommend for changing file permissions?

Juter227 said:
What app do people recommend for changing file permissions?
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Root Explorer works good enough.

Magical3 said:
First I give all credit to rooobbbbb for finding the file, over on his thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362543
I really don't know a lot about android, but through my brief experience with the fire and root explorer I figured out how to keep the wallpaper from changing without a computer and ADB. Here are the steps:
1) You need root access. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348830
2) Download root explorer or similar program that allows the changing of file permissions.
3) Change wallpaper to desired choice.
4) Run said program and go to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
5) In this folder is a file called wallpaper. Change the permissions on wallpaper to have no write access.
6) You can now change the wallpaper from Go Launcher EX or similar program to the same type of wallpaper. Same limitation of having to undo and redo process for different type of wallpaper.
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Awesome re-post, bro.

My data file is empty.. ???

That worked perfectly, thank you so much!
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Houndog101 said:
My data file is empty.. ???
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What is the exact path you are opening?

thanks
works perfectly thank you

what's the screen resolution on the fire?
i want to preshrink wallpapers...

worked for me once but when I tried to change it again i get stuck in a loop where I keep getting a dialog box asking me which app i want to use to set the wallpaper. I set the permissions back to what I thought was the default rwx, rwx, ---. can someone confirm the permissions?

desmodust said:
What's the screen resolution on the Fire? I want to preshrink wallpapers.
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It's 1024x600.

toonakan said:
worked for me once but when I tried to change it again i get stuck in a loop where I keep getting a dialog box asking me which app i want to use to set the wallpaper. I set the permissions back to what I thought was the default rwx, rwx, ---. can someone confirm the permissions?
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This thread was a pretty shameless re-post which has caused pointless confusion. There is an existing thread which contains all of the information you seek:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362543
I posted both the results from the CL using the ADB method, AND what you can expect to see when using the Root Explorer method. Please check there, specifically Post #35. In the CL output you will see the permissions default = 755.

I haven't had any issues changing wallpaper using this thread's method, live or static.
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I am sorry hoss12300 if you feel that way, but I never read what you posted about this, and you can even chack that I posted my thread 7 minutes before you posted your response on the other thread. So please don't call this a shameless repost. And I do admit that your post is more complete than mine. I personally don't understand when you say to use adb on this file and say 755, to me that makes no sense, and I was only trying to help others who are also confused by this. Sorry if you feel differently.

californiarailroader said:
It's 1024x600.
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thank you most kindly.

Magical3 said:
I am sorry hoss12300 if you feel that way, but I never read what you posted about this, and you can even chack that I posted my thread 7 minutes before you posted your response on the other thread. So please don't call this a shameless repost. And I do admit that your post is more complete than mine. I personally don't understand when you say to use adb on this file and say 755, to me that makes no sense, and I was only trying to help others who are also confused by this. Sorry if you feel differently.
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Poor choice of words on my part. I was simply trying to avoid duplication of effort and if nothing else, encourage people to use the built-in search functionality (located at the top right of the page). I've frequented this site for a while now, and I'd be hard pressed to recall a time when a little research failed to find me the answer I was looking for.
Don't mind me. Carry on.

Google Play Apps

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.

turbodroid said:
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

Cannot get widgets to work (ADW Launcher)

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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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! =)

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yokone1 said:
This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
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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