Firefox OS for Kindle Fire - Kindle Fire General

Is there by any chance we will get to ever see the Firefox OS on the kindle fire? Firefox OS will be released on Mid-2013 and is there by any chance will a developer will work on this OS? It would Bree awesome if we get this ported to the kindle fire, after all it is made to run on ARM processors.
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Its very possible.
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What I wonder is of there will requirements similar needed to run Ubuntu.
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I was looking into it and it doesn't look hat to build it for the kindle at all. Once I he a new computer next week ill try it out. (Testers?)
And it doesn't need nearly as much power of Ubuntu. It can function on a lot less, it's made for new low end devices.

That would be very cool to see run on the kindle. Would make me thing about getting one for my self

It would be very nice to see it run, it sucks that im not good at editing kernels though

I'am interested more in Ubuntu Tablet

lsab4007 said:
I'am interested more in Ubuntu Tablet
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I don't think the kindle will ever get near Ubuntu.
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JRBX550 said:
I don't think the kindle will ever get near Ubuntu.
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Don't be so sure about that. It has recently been discovered that Ubuntu uses CM10 as it's base for Android devices. Hashcode's kernel has made this device much faster and much more capable than it was ever intended to be so it's not too hard to imagine, after the bugs are ironed out for the official full release, that it could be ported to the Kindle Fire rather easily and without too much of a drop in performance.

tobiascuypers said:
I was looking into it and it doesn't look hat to build it for the kindle at all. Once I he a new computer next week ill try it out. (Testers?)
And it doesn't need nearly as much power of Ubuntu. It can function on a lot less, it's made for new low end devices.
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Count me in as a tester if you get it built.

soupmagnet said:
Don't be so sure about that. It has recently been discovered that Ubuntu uses CM10 as it's base for Android devices. Hashcode's kernel has made this device much faster and much more capable than it was ever intended to be so it's not too hard to imagine, after the bugs are ironed out for the official full release, that it could be ported to the Kindle Fire rather easily and without too much of a drop in performance.
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It will probably take time before that happens. Maybe a lot.
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Another t thing is of this is a OS for Low-End Devices(-$200), then could this have some Enhancements, I mean the Kindle Fire came from a OS(v.2.3) that was for Low-End devices, so maybe it will run smoothly.
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Firefox OS is being primarily developed for under developed countries and so for low end devices in mind (so I read). If this is true, I would imagine that it would be screaming fast on a Kindle Fire.
Wouldn't mind playing with it if someone could figure out how to make a ROM for it.

I'm up to see it on the Kindle also. I don't particularly care for the concept of web based apps but if they make stand alone HTML5 software w/o a data connection required, that'd be sweet.

Same here. I been trying to get the Linux on Android app to work and its not work for me. So a Ubuntu on table would be awesome.
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justrobd said:
Same here. I been trying to get the Linux on Android app to work and its not work for me. So a Ubuntu on table would be awesome.
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What??? Please explain you post.
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404-Not Found said:
I don't think the kindle will ever get near Ubuntu.
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Look up ubuntu touch otter and otter2

This would be intriguing.

bubbly193 said:
Look up ubuntu touch otter and otter2
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Those are previews and they barely work. This is not Otter 2. And Officially you need at least a 1GB of RAM and a bigger processor plus a lot more memory. Its way easier to build on Otter2 but this is Otter
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Getting back on topic...
Firefox OS is currently being ported to the Kindle Fire HD7 and from the looks of it, we'll start seeing alpha releases within the next week or so. I'm not sure if there are any plans to bring it to the KF1, but I imagine it wouldn't be that hard to make it happen.

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How many people with custom rom/kernel/recovery development are buying this? I'd like to get one, but I'm afraid that I'll get something with no dev support. This'd be sweet with CyanogenMod on it. So, chime in if you see this.
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I would assume that this will sell better than the Viewsonic G tablet by a good margin, and the GTab has good support.
I'm not a developer but glad to see someone else from the epic forums eyeing this. I have been fighting in my head over this or a $200 ebay touchpad. Since tbe touchpad almost has cm7 I'm tempted but this has the 7 inch screen I want. Tough decision.
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Its either this or nook color for me. But, this needs devs for me to get it.
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zanderman112 said:
Its either this or nook color for me. But, this needs devs for me to get it.
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The nook is tempting but I want something that will ultimately be faster than my epic and I think only a dual core will do. It shouldn't be hard for the devs that get this since its already running a highly modified gingerbread install.
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The nook is tempting but I want something that will ultimately be faster than my epic and I think only a dual core will do. It shouldn't be hard for the devs that get this since its already running a highly modified gingerbread install.
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I just can make myself get one without current work though. I want Kindle first, but if no devs pay attention, ill get the nook.
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There is no guarantee the Fire cannot be rooted. Until that happens we can forget about a custom rom. Until then, I would only order the Fire if you want an Amazon book reader.
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There is no guarantee the Fire cannot be rooted. Until that happens we can forget about a custom rom. Until then, I would only order the Fire if you want an Amazon book reader.
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My point exactly.
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jerrykur said:
There is no guarantee the Fire cannot be rooted. Until that happens we can forget about a custom rom. Until then, I would only order the Fire if you want an Amazon book reader.
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The second it gets the android market I'm buying it
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The second it gets SU/CWM, ill get it. Not before.
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Well it has already been rooted and all the normal google apps are running on it. I would guess it will now only be a matter of time before we get custom Roms.
So have you placed your orders yet?
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Also, users have gotten the market working on the device.
I'm not going to be anywhere near a traditional computer for a few days. Any word on an apk downloadable to the fire directly to root?

Will the Cyanogenmod Rom for Kindle Fire be an offical release from Cyanogen?

Hey Guys,
Will the Cyanogenmod Rom for Kindle Fire be an offical release from Cyanogen?
I would have posted this in the development section, but I don't think I have enough post yet.
Thanks,
Matt
I think it starts with a port and someone willing to maintain for the device
I honestly I think the excitement lays in ICS, I wouldn't expect any long term support for cm7.
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Belgorm said:
I honestly I think the excitement lays in ICS, I wouldn't expect any long term support for cm7.
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This.
//Tapatalk.KindleFire//
Belgorm said:
I honestly I think the excitement lays in ICS, I wouldn't expect any long term support for cm7.
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I think the op was referring to cm9 which is based on ics.
it should be supported. this device will become more popular than you guys might think.
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smirkis said:
I think the op was referring to cm9 which is based on ics.
it should be supported. this device will become more popular than you guys might think.
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hmmm i think so too. Was my decision buying an Acer Iconia A100 a wrong one? I hope not.

[request] MIUI ROM

I would really like to get a good reason to replace my nook color with a kindle fire, and i've noticed that the kindle fire has already seen tastes of CM7 and ICS (WITHIN A MONTH! ), but the one that would push it over the top would be the MIUI rom. Is there a developer that could work on this?
MIUI is not Open Source, so we'll have to see.
I'm getting the device for Christmas... so if its not started by then ill work on it ....
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you sure it isn't open source? it got ported to my glacier before it was so called supported by miui by the glacier developer himself which ported it.
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I have a Nook Color running MIUI too.
I love it . It's a good distribute.
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you sure it isn't open source? it got ported to my glacier before it was so called supported by miui by the glacier developer himself which ported it.
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Its not open source.... that's why its a "port" they build it from aosp but aren't opened source.
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I am getting the device soon, and porting MIUI was the first thing on my mind. Since it is not open source, it is not possible to compiile it from source, but it is possible to port it from another device since we have cyanogenmod somewhat running. Just waiting to get my Kindle fire for now
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I would really like to get a good reason to replace my nook color with a kindle fire, and i've noticed that the kindle fire has already seen tastes of CM7 and ICS (WITHIN A MONTH! ), but the one that would push it over the top would be the MIUI rom. Is there a developer that could work on this?
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If you like the chinese version of CarrierIQ ...
I need it too...
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I'm getting the device for Christmas... so if its not started by then ill work on it ....
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I'll try to help where I can if I actually do get it, probably going to set up a kernel for KF, on the hope I do actually get one.
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I use miui on my captivate and love it... I really like the amazon Rom but I might actually flash miui if someone ported it
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I have a feeling after christmas is when there is going to be a lot of development work done. Based on the number of people getting it for christmas
This is exactly why i got the kindle fire to begin with. Unless some beats me to it it is my only goal to bring miui.us rom to kindle fire.. i will have a thread built on www.miui.us once i get it booted and obviously i will tweet @leeechmiui
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This is exactly why i got the kindle fire to begin with. Unless some beats me to it it is my only goal to bring miui.us rom to kindle fire.. i will have a thread built on www.miui.us once i get it booted and obviously i will tweet @leeechmiui
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perfect timing. we just got our recovery so it definately leads the way to custom rom's
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I have installed twrp and ready to flash anything that is complete at the moment there doesn't seem to be a complete and fully working custom rom but the race is on and I will be waiting.
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I have installed twrp and ready to flash anything that is complete at the moment there doesn't seem to be a complete and fully working custom rom but the race is on and I will be waiting.
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CM7 is pretty much fully working now
I'm using it as my daily ROM.
I thought that Amazon Video was still not working.
Amazon Video
Works fine inside of CM7 using the browser, double tap to make it full screen
I never even used Amazon video anyway
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I've not used MIUI, but from what I've read it seems to be designed with phone usage in mind. What are the benefits in having it on the Kindle?

Galaxy nexus webOS port

The Gnexus got the open webOS port today as you can see on the xda portal site. Do you we can get as they have similar processor power?
Here is the build setup for anyone that wants to see:
http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus_Build_Setup
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The Gnexus got the open webOS port today as you can see on the xda portal site. Do you we can get as they have similar processor power?
Here is the build setup for anyone that wants to see:
http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus_Build_Setup
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Wow this would be amazing. WebOS is by far one of the best mobile OS's ever.
HP sucks!
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Indeed it would be pretty cool and bring some more life in our device:fingers-crossed:
Is there a link to the thread that this was on? i might just try and attempt to port it.
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Is there a link to the thread that this was on? i might just try and attempt to port it.
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It was on the portal. Just search for WebOS Galaxy Nexus or something.
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Maybe it will be possible to port it to the Kindle Fire who knows?
I wish it happen soon.
I have used Palm pre and very impressive with WebOS, especially with its multitask ability
That would be pretty cool. Can't wait.
Web OS, Kindle Fire? That would be awesome.

Ubuntu Touch for the TF300 - Possibly a BOUNTY?

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess
I would happily throw any dev 20 bucks that could get this going, looks really interesting. Anyone else interested in this yet?
I'd be interested as well
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That would be really awsome!
don't know 'bout 20 but 10 for sure, 100%
I am currently working on this I will report back soon
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keeganmccallum said:
I am currently working on this I will report back soon
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Good luck
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keeganmccallum said:
I am currently working on this I will report back soon
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Also working on it. Can boot fine and get in via adb, but screen stays black.
Are you interested in joining efforts? Please feel free to PM me, if you are.
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You guys working on a dual boot method or a port replacing android?
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You guys working on a dual boot method or a port replacing android?
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Well, one step at a time. First get it to work, then dual boot is the next step.
Finally, it might be possible to run them "together", for example running CM apps in Ubuntu Touch.
I mean by transforming the base Android system into a fully-fledged CM and connect it up to Ubuntu.
Not sure that is feasible yet, but there might be a chance. And it is sure a while down the road.
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I don't think that's possible because none of the Java code is in Ubuntu mobile.
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I don't think that's possible because none of the Java code is in Ubuntu mobile.
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Well, not now. Once we have achieved dual boot, all the Java code will be back there.
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Really disappointed that it's only a "skin" on top of CM10.1, proper ubuntu is what we need, to actually run linux apps but still, every advancement is positive but I'm not interested in another android port, I like jelly bean as it is, AOSP ftw.
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Really disappointed that it's only a "skin" on top of CM10.1, proper ubuntu is what we need, to actually run linux apps but still, every advancement is positive but I'm not interested in another android port, I like jelly bean as it is, AOSP ftw.
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It's not running on top of CM10.1 is running on top of the CM10.1 kernel (and some drivers for the hardware) and I wouldn't say it's fair to call that a "skin". That's like calling every linux distro a linux skin.
true, my frasing is wrong but it doesn't change the fact that it's not capable of running linux apps, it's just another take on android, and on a tablet such as this I'd love to be able to dual-boot into android/linux, let's see where archlinux will take us but with the way things are changing and people upgrading to newer devices this will be left behind as well eventually, and to think that since the first quad core device a year ago today we call the tegra 3 a low-powered chipset compared to the powerhouses coming out, and people still don't have a quad core cpu at their home pcs and laptops, anyway, offtopic, let's see...
as far as I heard from many different people now it is just something to show the skin as main features like wallpaper, rotation and others aren't working yet although they should... Basically I would prefer a dualboot solution with stock ubuntu and android, but just my personal opinion...

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