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Disguise my fire as an Android phone to use an app?

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.

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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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[Request] Debian on Kindle Fire

Seeing the development going on I think it might be possible. If someone can get it working we can put Bodhi Linux (bodhilinux.org) on it with its great tablet interface.
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Anyone. Sorry for not saying anything i was at a retreat. Kill me now

Really no one?
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Buddy wait for sometime for other's to respond.
your post was on weekend.
Regarding Debian / Ubuntu / BT / Bodhi is concerned,
I am trying to do something missing one critical component i.e. KF.
as soon as i get my hands on it, will help you all in doing the bootup (atleast chroot)
in the mean time what exactly do you mean when you say ( its great tablet interface.)

Look on their website. www.bodhilinux.com/gallerysystem.php#6
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playmobot said:
Look on their website. www.bodhilinux.com/gallerysystem.php#6
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Ooh I use E17 on my netbook
I would love to see it on my tablet

Hello playmobot, i try the article you provided the link, but it does not work on my Kindle Fire ...

The link should just bring up a picture of what Bodhi Linux's tablet interface looks like.

I would love Ubuntu on my kindle. That would change everything (again)

shravbits said:
I would love Ubuntu on my kindle. That would change everything (again)
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for Ubuntu http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1028464
try these scripts marked as x10i only but they should work seemlessly on any android device.
for backtrack also you can refer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074169 (BT checked and found to be working atleast by one kindle owner.)

I must admit as much as I do not like the Unity interface that Ubuntu has moved to on my desktop or laptop it does look like it would be amazing on a tablet.
I am sure this is what they had in mind with it when they designed it.
I will wait for the future after phones start doing the whole dual boot Android and Ubuntu and go to Ubuntu when you dock them.
I am sure this will make running Ubuntu on phones/tablets a lot more common, but only time will tell.

I heard that Canniocal is working on a version of Ubuntu for tablets. But its stand alone for OEMs so it may take some time to get it working on an android device
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playmobot said:
Seeing the development going on I think it might be possible. If someone can get it working we can put Bodhi Linux (bodhilinux.org) on it with its great tablet interface.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806770

WTF? Amazon KFHD 7.4.1 update

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...orum=Fx1GLDPZMNR1X53&cdThread=Tx2CABCR4FFBV12
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...orum=Fx1GLDPZMNR1X53&cdThread=Tx3ITI5ZXYYY477
i want to know what they changed

Someone here at XDA has the update (I forgot who), why not ask them? :fingers-crossed:
I'm guessing it's probably just some bug fixes like 7.3.1, or something minor along those lines.

Protomartyr said:
Someone here at XDA has the update (I forgot who), why not ask them? :fingers-crossed:
I'm guessing it's probably just some bug fixes like 7.3.1, or something minor along those lines.
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i want usb keyboard and mouse compatibility. usb and bluetooth mouse
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No update over here istll on 6.3.1
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not able to get adb to work on it atm :/

persano said:
i want usb keyboard and mouse compatibility. usb and bluetooth mouse
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Bluetooth mouse is supported, I have two BT keyboards with touchpad that I've paired successfully. One is Logitech Mediaboard Pro PS3 and other Woxter K600. Its a laugh to see the little pointer in the Kindle screen....

gflorezarroyo said:
Bluetooth mouse is supported, I have two BT keyboards with touchpad that I've paired successfully. One is Logitech Mediaboard Pro PS3 and other Woxter K600. Its a laugh to see the little pointer in the Kindle screen....
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well, want usb keyboard

could someone add otg support to stock?

Mass storage is the real benefit of otg, all the other connections can be made efficiently by bluetooth or wifi. I think....
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Does someone know yet the changes of the new update?.

KIndle Fire HD Update is happening
Updated to 10.3.2? It seems there is even a NEWER update! :crying:
There is a new update for KF & KF HD!
KF2: 10.4.1
KF HD 7: 7.4.1
KF HD 8.9: 8.4.1
Here is the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...x36E18S96DJXEU
Here is what it says:
"We have a new, free software update available for Kindle Fire 2nd Generation, Kindle Fire HD 7", and Kindle Fire HD 8.9: In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, the software update adds the following features to your Kindle Fire:
* Language Support for Canadian English and Canadian French - You can now change your device language to Canadian English and Canadian French.
* Show Battery Percentage in the Status Bar - You can now see the total percentage of battery life left when you enable this feature from the Device menu."
"This update automatically downloads and installs for Kindle Fire 7", Kindle Fire HD 7" and Kindle Fire HD 8.9" customers; however, you can also manually download the software and update your device using the USB cable."
. . . According to some of the posts at the site, it seems to add a digital battery meter, but not many other differences for the user (unless you're Canadian, then you get a more robust language package).
I have not been updated, but I am running Kinology now, and also my update file has been renamed!

But after root I have 1 black screen in Apex launcher. Anybody have problems like that? Methods to overcome? Please Help. Thank you very much

So I just got the damn update
Thanks amazon
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esema1o said:
So I just got the damn update
Thanks amazon
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I have installed 2nd-bootloader + TWRP 2.4.4.0 for the Kindle Fire HD 7
And CM10.1 installed (14/05) of Hashcode Dev .Very good .

I got the update just now and it looks pretty good. Now l am able to install ingress and field trip applications which was not possible earlier.
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Having the same black screen issue on my Kindle 8.9 as well using Nova launcher.

Well I think this update ia good make my kindle fire hd faster
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I just got the update for my kindle fire hd 7 and I actually like it
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I`m getting black screen on all launchers, seems amazon want to make it there device, only rooted it a few days ago and it then decided to unroot itself and mess up apex laucher.
Anyway rooting was easy used UnlockRoot.com free rooting application and it seems work, superuser is back and working fine :laugh:
Now I need to find out what service is Making the wallpaper black and, tried many apps to counter it but it just blacks everything out, dont fancy installing a new Rom as the amazon Rom works fine ( with another launcher ) Plus the fact I use the kindle as a kindle, so the ugly interface is handy to keep.
If anyone has solved it please post it, as I miss my Wallpaper!!!

TheDoctorUK said:
I`m getting black screen on all launchers,
Now I need to find out what service is Making the wallpaper black and, tried many apps to counter it but it just blacks everything out,
If anyone has solved it please post it, as I miss my Wallpaper!!!
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See the last few posts of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295750

persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage
saw this one some tablet build.prop. if we add it to our build.prop, mass storage will work?
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Root version 11.3.0.0?

I just picked up a 7" fire hd and researching how to root and all I see are version 7.x.x.x.. My device came with 11.3.0.0. Has anyone rooted with this version??

That's the new kindle fire hdx... We haven't even rooted it yet.
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stunts513 said:
That's the new kindle hdx... We haven't even rooted it yet.
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I don't think that's the HDX. The HDX has a software version of 13.x.x
With that being said, I don't think there's any harm in trying to root with Bin4ry to see if it works.

soupmagnet said:
I don't think that's the HDX. The HDX has a software version of 13.x.x
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Then what is it?

Are you sure its not separated into 11.x.x and 13.x.x based on the different device size? (7” and 8.9”) because a few days ago someone else had the same thing on theirs but I swear it was an hdx because of the resolution size and such, looked different.
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You have the 2013 Kindle Fire HD with no camera. This section is mostly for the 2012 KFHD (you can tell by camera).
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Its not a HDX its the 2013 no camera model. Is there a section for this model? I couldn't find one.

O that is very interesting, I was wrong, after some research I just found out that for some reason they made a second generation HD model, don't know why the heck the would do that. Guess it was released alongside the hdx models and no one mentioned it? Guess we ha e more models than we thought to try to obtain root on.
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You have the newest version of the kfhd kinda like the kf2 is sold as the same product as the kindle fire one. The closest section we have to that model is the hdx section right now. Hang in there I'm sure root will come.
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It will be rooted sometime in the near future I'm sure. For now, you can side load the Gmail app, some Google books, Google Magazines and that's about it as far as Gapps go.

rizzo777 said:
I just picked up a 7" fire hd and researching how to root and all I see are version 7.x.x.x.. My device came with 11.3.0.0. Has anyone rooted with this version??
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Hi rizzo777 (or someone else),
if you have New Kindle HD 7" (2013) (non HDX),
can You please check kernel version of your device (settings/about/kernel).
Thx in advance, Nenad

sikahr said:
Hi rizzo777 (or someone else),
if you have New Kindle HD 7" (2013) (non HDX),
can You please check kernel version of your device (settings/about/kernel).
Thx in advance, Nenad
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In the new version thats not an option (theres not an about option). You can find firmware version in the system update menu and thats about it.
currently its on 11.3.03

I can't even get ADB to work with this version. I've followed the instructions on like 5 different pages and no dice. I even downloaded the entire google sdk and downloaded drivers from the addon page for amazon devices. Windows 7 64 bit. Nothing works. It is incredibly frustrating.

I too have the firee HD 7" 2013 model with version 11.3.0.3. Haven't had any success finding any answers either. I was told this was "THE" place to look for a root option. Guess we will just have to keep waiting. I'm new at this but I have been reading a lot out there and I would like to give a shout out for all the people who make this site happen. Thanks guys.

teambristow13 said:
I too have the firee HD 7" 2013 model with version 11.3.0.3. Haven't had any success finding any answers either. I was told this was "THE" place to look for a root option. Guess we will just have to keep waiting. I'm new at this but I have been reading a lot out there and I would like to give a shout out for all the people who make this site happen. Thanks guys.
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I have the same Fire HD 2013, can not copy Vending.apk to system\app, no root access.

Rooting has not been verified with the 2013 model Kindle's. It's not recommended yet. When an exploit is found it will spread like wildfire. Everyone sit tight, you don't want to brick your device.
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any one try cydia impactor?

Same issue - KFHD 2013
v 11.3.0.4
For now I am sideloading apps installed via Box / Dropbox
Installed Nova Launcher but can't change background wallpaper
Hoping KFHD 2013 gets its own forum soon to avoid additional confusion like I this. My purchase was made after researching on XDA, but the lack of organization failed to uncover the differences.

Maromi said:
any one try cydia impactor?
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Some but nothing yet.

launchers

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

ghpham said:
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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