yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sepherian:
you would have to Change the kernel to an "reorientated" kernal, like xcals kernal. Also have to change the modem to something like jk4, Jl2, or something approved and working on the captivate. So take the ROM zip and the kernal zip and replace the files in the ROM zip with the files in the kernal zip. Also take the desired modem and download that then replace the modem.bin in the ROM with your desired modem.bin

Sent from a phone controlling a computer controlling a different phone
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] studacris:
The modem should work, but you will also need to replace a file so your home button works, it can be found at the bottom of This post
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
As far as I know, you can download any ROM you like from the I9000 thread. Maybe even the Fascinate thread too (don't quote me on this Fascinate part if I'm wrong). Just make sure to flash a reoriented kernel designed for the Captivate, such as what studacris linked. Another good kernel to use is Talon, but you have to reboot the phone daily. Maybe even twice a day.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sepherian:
I believe this also works with vibrant.

Swyped issuing Swype purse recuse ant typos.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foit:
I installed this home button fix with the S.U.R.F.A.C.E ROM(with modifications to the kernel and modem files) and it completely botched all my buttons. Any ideas?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sepherian:
Kennel? what is the ROM based on?

Swyped issuing Swype purse recuse ant typos.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foit:
Never mind, I just got it to work by copying over the entire /system/usr folder from Apex 10. I'm using DarkCore 4.0-C and the ROM is based on JVR. Personally, I'm having a lot of FCs due to their "build your own custom system with our app install packs" personalized rom building scheme. Can anyone recommend a good i9000 ROM without heavy theme alterations?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cashbandit:
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[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cashbandit:
I would be very interested in using a rom from the vibrant or fascinate, could someone please confirm this?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sepherian:
It has already been confirmed. It works. Replace zimage and modem. Then you should be all set.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uzbeque:
Is it normal if I have total 309mb of ram? Even Google Nexus One has more ram memory:(
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sepherian:
Some kernals have a memory bug in which they lose memory over time, memory being ram
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
hi guys!

im from europe (austria) and have some connections in the USA.

so, they can send me a kindle fire. but now, the question is, is it compatible for european wifi, or is there any thing that i can not use it full in my country?

i know, a little bit stupid, but i want to know.....
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theomni:
Its very unlikely that it won't work.

It only has wifi and no 3G, or GPS or anything. So there isn't anything that is region specific on there. Only thing that might not work is perhaps Amazon Silk or other Amazon services, which is one of the selling points of the KF.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] las5muertas:
European WiFi is the same as US WiFi so it will work.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erickleung:
Just concern if Amazon would block any Kindle Fire using non-US IP to access. Without external SD card slot, we heavy reply on Wifi to access.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
you think they block non US IP's? :/
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acidr4in:
I honestly don't think so, that would mean if you travel with your kindle fire to asia, europe or even to canada you couldn't use it at all. that makes no sense

i was playing with the idea too, getting me one but i lack those connections in the states. hopefully the prices wont be too high on eBay
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mastacheata:
Using a WiFi client from different regions shouldn't be a problem.

Just make sure you don't have an access point using the US/Asia specific Wifi channels, these are not allowed in europe and if the regulatory institution catches you, it will get expensive.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
no, im using an original router from an austrian internet provider, shouldnt be a problem :)

can´t wait for my fire!!!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eirh:
What definitely won't be available for you, at least for some time, is the Amazon Appstore, its limited to the US. And AFAIK the Android Market won't be available either...
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
i dont care about the amazon app store. but it would be bad if the market is not available. hope for kindle fire development :o
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] las5muertas:
Will there be a option to sideload?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdt098:
I don't think we'll no for sure until it comes out, but hopefully Amazon doesn't require a US IP address to access its servers.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
i report at ~ 1. december (hopefully).
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dj_Frost:
Hopefully Amazon wont block IPs but this is not something that hasnt been seen before. Apple and Google do it on their OSs.... Market, etc
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HabeHandy:
Amazon block foreign IP-Adress.

term of use:

try to watch the Trailer:

http://www.amazon.com/Thor/dp/B005H9B2CE/

Error Message:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
does this means only the "amazon service" or access to the internet?!

should i cancel the order? :confused:

help me!! :(
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moonbucket:
Oh for goodness sake the device won't prevent you from accessing the internet! It's only the streaming/downloading services from amazon.com that won't work with a non US IP address.

Amazon prime can be accessed outwith the US using the appropriate VPN.

As a UK Kindle owner, I signed up with Amazon.com to temporarily switch my kindle account to get the small number of apps (word games etc) that were only available in the US. Then switched back to .co.uk. Just sign up using a US shipping service, with the address they provide when you set up an account (only costs when you get something shipped).

There are other ways Amazon can tell your location though - non US credit card for one, so I'm keeping my powder dry on getting a Fire to play with until someone else has tested the water! ;)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
ok, thanks bro :o
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenguinpower:
im from a non US location too. Can I use this as normal.tablet like install apps via sd card, cable, or usb?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Merrys:
It only has wifi and no 3G, or GPS or anything. So there isn't anything that is region specific on there.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coudak:
I think, that sideload will be able. Beacuse in M. Gartenber tweet where he was writing from Amazon presenation, he said -

@Gartenberg

Michael Gartenberg

confirmed. Kindle Fire will support side loaded Android apps. 8gb of memory, Gingerbread underneath.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerrykur:
I don't know if you will be able to use all Wifi channels. In the US we only have channels 1-11 so our devices typically do not support channels 12-14.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coudak:
I wrote to amazon about wifi outside of US a they answered:

This is the reply I got from Amazon CS

"Hello,

Thank you for contacting Amazon.com.

Outside U.S, You can read books, surfing internet using Wi-Fi connection in Kindle fire and Kindle touch but you can't download Music files, Videos, digital downloads, Kindle subscriptions.

Currently, Kindle is unavailable in outside U.S.

We value our international customers and hope to make Kindle and related content available in more locations in the future.

I hope this helps. Thanks for your interest in Kindle.

Thank you for your recent inquiry. Did I solve your problem?

Venkat E.

Amazon.com"
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
thanks for writing to amazon!

thats all what i want, surfing internet with my kindle :)

dont need music and videos :P
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coudak:
I have same interest as you :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
I don't know, maybe I was too stupid to ask amazon myself :P
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mils69:
Here's my experience using the various Amazon 'services' from abroad - on the road for work, vacation or whatever.

Amazon Kindle - VPN into either US or UK IP ranges and then I can purchase books. Kindle app on Android doesn't seem to care where it is once book has been purchased.

Amazon MP3s - VPN into either US or UK and then I can purchase (and upload to Amazon Cloud player).. haven't tried playing MP3s with the cloud player as I have Google Music. Once disconnected from the VPN Amazon download app doesn't seem to care where I am when I download the actual MP3s.

Amazon Prime - Free Subscription to Amazon media library. Seems to be fine (on my PC) once I use an VPN. Haven't tried it on my Sensation.

Amazon AppStore - can't get it to work outside the US for love or money.

Assuming the products on the KF would behave in a similar fashion I can't see myself buying one any time soon, which is incredibly frustrating.

Hope this helps,

mils
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
thank you very much!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badasschris:
My friend is picking me up one today (didnt think they were out until the 15th??) anyway when he gets back from his holiday I will let you know how I get on with it. I want it for reading books and comics, browsing web and listening to audio books. Bit annoying it doesnt have sd card slot but I will just have to be picky with what I put on it. (does dropbox work well on android?)

I setup a us acount and managed to get amazon appstore working on my old phone but forgot what email address I used to create the account so cannot log in again hopefully will be able to setup another account.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
of course :-)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foxmeister:
The AppStore requires that your Amazon.com account is linked to a US-based payment method. I have a US bank account and debit card, and as long as my one-click settings are set to these i can get apps from the AppStore.

Regards,

Dave
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sippolo:
Hope this will get rooted and hacked as soon as possible, cause I'm planning to get one for next Christmas though I'm in Europe :-\

Could be good if we'd just be able to install Google apps (Android Market included) and a different Browser because the Amazon Silk for sure won't be working, neither will the Cloud contents.

Could be perfect if we'd see a Cyanogenmod on this too :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
cyanogenmod would be awesome OMG!

can't waite!!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CCpotter:
Hey man, you are lucky. i live in China and have no friends in America so all i have to do is waiting for Amazon's release in China, which is not that possible.

And indeed, my only concern is if Amazon will keep support users in other places outside of America, anyway, you don't buy a tablet pc for playing Angry Birds, there are many other things can't be done without wifi supporting, so ...
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stocaprimo:
I got one today from Ebay ( sent to Italy via Consegnato.com ), hopefully I'll get my hands on it in a couple weeks. I hope that at least Silk and AppStore will work outside US...
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paramet3r:
Funny, I'm from Austria as well and also consider getting one ;)

I will probably wait for some development on it, as the Amazon android is pretty unusable outside the US imo...

And with ICS on it the lack of a home button shouldn't matter as well :D
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdebunt85:
Wouldn't you be able to bypass most of the US restrictions by using a VPN server? That is assuming they didn't remove that option in the menu's...

self edit : this won't work for the amazon appstore though, tried that myself :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackmamba:
Have been using Android devices in Canada and all of them have Amazon AppStore. Everything works fine - I do have a US account + US card attached though. But, I don't have to VPN on anything.

Using on Nexus S and a Touchpad with Android 2.3.4 installed.

Amazom MP3 works and so does my Prime subscription.

Am sure it will work on the AF as well. Bought one - waiting to collect it next week.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aimbdd:
In the advanced wifi settings it lets you enable channels 12& 13, as well as 12- 14. So you should be set in that manner.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tck9223:
halo. i am from hong kong and i want to get one too.

just a foolish question,can i simply place songs,videos and pdf documents stc on

fire via usb wire?are there google apps inside fire?

i do think that devs here will do some great jobs on fire soon:)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrianmignogna:
Doesn't Amazon said at the presentation of the Kindle Fire: "You can stream your Movies, Music and Books to your Kindle Fire, wherever you are on the World. So you don't have to bring 10 Books to your Holidays." -> I thought they said something like that...
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jutley:
i dont think there is any uk release date for the kindle fire in the uk yet but it will happen soon i guess. I have ordered one from the states will get it rooted and start some undervolting and tweaks see what this baby can do.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
yes, but only in US? :confused:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paramet3r:
Because the US is the biggest region with the same laws. Every country here in europe has different laws concerning movies, music and books. That's also why services like Netflix or Hulu+ are barely availible.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
i can report in 1-2 weeks (hopefully) :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
Hi, I´m from austria. Got my kindle fore today. First every thing looked fine and worked (connecting to wifi, it also shows my name W... Kindle)but while first boot I connected to wifi and made an sw update and no I can´t find a wifi network! I think you only can´t use the amazon instant services!! I can tell you more when I can solve my wifi issue!

Here is my Unboxing Video and some pictures :

Amazon Kindle Fire Unboxing video and pictures
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smiter:
Did you manage to solve the wifi problem?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brian112358:
Did you try going under "Advanced Settings" for the Wi-Fi and enabling "International Chanels"?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casamg:
Restrictions

The one big problem that you may have is the access to the Cloud!!

Check on the amazon help page and also if you're a costumer send them an email to verify if your country will have access to those services. Because I asked for Costa Rica and they won´t be available here and neither have a possible date to give for when those will be available.

Other thing, and that one you can check it now on the help page for Europe, is if you'll be able to expand (paying extra $ of course) the amount of Gb on your Cloud (given the case that you'll get the service).
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
well, for me the most significant thing is to install the android market.

do u think i will find "much" apps there? how does this looks then?!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
Yes I tired, but I didn´t help!

Also tried to install the sw update again, but always the same problem.

Now I can see sometimes the network, but with wep protected network I couldn´t connect (it shows me always wrong password). And my Wifi hostspot from my Galaxy Note (open) it findes the network sometime and I was able to connect for arround 10 sec. When I try to open an App or the browser It loses the connection again...

Hopefully amazon brings an update asap!!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smiter:
did you try to connect to any encrypted network, is it working? how is hotspot signal strength?

can you install fully working android market?

thx
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
Signal strength is excellent!

No I didn´t try to install. First I will unroot it!

But before this is like to get wifi connection! :-/
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Under666:
Can you try setting up the router channel to these which KF accepts 13, 14? I have purchased KF too and this is worrying.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
You can change between Channels on Fire:

Europe - 12 / 12

Japan - 12 /13 /14

but it doesn´t effect anything when I´m changing between the options! The intressting thing is that sometimes wifi is available in settings (also shows in bar) and as far as I go back to home or to browser I lose the connection! But it seems that I´m the only one with this problem....
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Under666:
Yep but it seems that you are the only one in Europe testing it :)

I mean to try changing the channel of your router to 12....
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiffmast3r:
oh no guys u make me panic :eek:

i hope there some rooting guides and custom roms asap available :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LilaLurch:
It seems WIFI is a Problem on some Fire Devices.

I found this news:

techcrunch.com/2011/11/17/kindle-fire-having-wifi-issues/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+

So maybe it´s a problem what is not caused by the europe location!?

I hope i can make some tests soon...but know i´m still waiting for my fire! :mad:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
Yeah there are some people in the coments who have the same problem, so I don´t worry with next update it will be fixel hopefully! Rooted the fire yesterdy, try to install some apps without Wifi!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suhas_sm:
How about getting it here in India ? Advisable ?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
Don´t worry about my wifi problem. I mean hopefully there will be an Update for the wifi issue, but folks the kindle Fire with root is a real coole tablet for just $200. I´m playing now shadowgun on the kindle (downloaded it on my galaxy note) and also installed go launcher ex with the ice cream sandwich theme:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=290914090941286&set=a.191658040866892.48192.178087972223899&type=1&theater

It´s a bit sad that storage couldn´t get extended
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smiter:
could you try to install android market and confirm that it works. thx
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gd1147:
Going to Ireland in a few weeks to both UK part and Ireland. Will test at hotels to see if I can stream. Would be a pity if you can't. Will try to remember to post results.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackmamba:
There's nothing that a US VPN can't do but you would also need an Amazon Account (with a US credit card).
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paramet3r:
getting the account is easy. Just use a testing credit card number and an address from Google maps ; )
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mclad:
My Fire just arrived at my house in Australia :) Ordered using my US freight forwarding address at www.shipitto.com and an Australian credit card - so no problem with non-US credit card.

Please explain how to use Amazon Prime with a VPN? I have Amazon.com account with US address.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duquesa:
Ive just posted this on the Kindle Fire in Australia thread but thought id also post it here to see if it helps.

I’m currently waiting for my kindle to arrive, I´m based in Spain and will be using unblock-us

I currently use this on my apple tv and ipad to view content from both the US and UK that is restricted to me here, this is a big step up from a VPN, it changes your DNS and not your ip address, it works at the same speed as your connection so streaming content via this will see no slowdown which I have always found happens using a VPN.

I’ve been using it for the last 3 months faultlessly but have not tried it on Amazon prime although I really don’t see why this won’t work.

Try it for free with the free months trial and please report back
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stocaprimo:
Very good, I am planning to use unbock-us as well.

For anyone worried about buying Prime or any other content without an US credit card, I think I'll try with AMEX eGift Card. Anyway my Kindle is still in transit, so it will take a while before I can try it... :\
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterc1111:
It doesn´t bring anything, cause my Wifi doesn´t work!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] czzsolt:
I've got my KF today, a friend brought it. I am in Hungary.

I switched it on and used Wifi over my Sonyericsson arc wifi AP, I was able to register it.

And was also able to surf the net. No worries then in Europe!:cool:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajq:
I have been using it here in Slovakia for a week.... the only things that do not work are the things I expected would.not work before I flew here (amazon prime streaming, netflix, hulu, etc.) I think as.long as you are aware of the limits.of.the device, at least until there are updated OS options, it's still a great deal.

I really hate the fracking keyboard though. Need to change this thing.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] therethere:
hey everyone.

I'm buying a Kindle Fire, and it will arrive next week maybe (i'm from portugal).

I have a list of question so if anyone can answer...really thanks :)

1º It is possible to buy and read ebooks outside US?

2º It is possible to buy and listen/watch music or movies outside US?

3º It is possible to buy apps outside US? (i know that's possible to search for them on Amazon App Store)

4º It is possible to access my cloud drive outside US? And my cloud player?

5º It is possible to use a vpn service to get all this above outside US?

Thanks for the replies:)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stocaprimo:
1) Yes, confirmed by Amazon customer support.

2) No

3) No

4) Guess no

5) Yesterday I tried the unblock-us/Netflix combo: works like a charm. :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] therethere:
ok. so with unblock-us i can buy/watch/listen/read content via streaming?

Have you tried the amazon cloud on Kindle?

UPDATE: I tested unblock-US on my Computer and Android Phone, and all worked fine (netflix, hulu, cloud player, etc).

UPDATE2: Can't get Amazon App Store working using Unblock-US. Anyone?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stocaprimo:
My kindle is still somewhere between us and europe, so I haven't tried Amazon Cloud yet.

For Amazon App Store, I guess you need a credit card issued in usa. You can try with a dummy one ( fakenamegenerator.com ) or with an American Express eGift card.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] therethere:
thanks for the answers!

yeah, i will need a usa credit card, phone number and address for app store.

Well i will assume that if my computer and droid phone work under unblock-us here in Portugal i think Kindle Fire will rock too.

We can change to a static IP on Fire, right?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shug176:
mine arrived today in northern ireland wifi working great
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingaio:
Hi, i'm waiting my kindle.

did you upgrade the software to the new version 6.1 of the kindle?