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[Kindle Fire Android Development] nind:
The init.d change is in init.rc, so if you flash a other kernel using boot.img it will be gone. I'm not at home this weekend, if it works properly i'll inform when i'm home intersectRaven so he can update his boot.img.

There has been one change to backuptool.sh: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_vendor_cm/commit/2dc7045f2b7bdc15b8affc95f1138e24455109b3, note that the the folder structure has changed, looks like it uses now /tmp/backupdir/bak/ for the files.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Segnale007:
As I already tried to explain backporting the video driver isnt an easy thing to do. Devs are currently working on it, and trust me its not just one, and lot more than an hour a month of work is being involved.

Apart from this, I don't think coming here and blaming the development can be of any of use. As I said all of this is being done for free, devs don't work for amazon, hence means they can even decide to either suspend or stop the development today without any reason, and nobody, and I said nobody shouldnt ever complain about it, because again what they have been doing so far was for free, and it is part of the community.

However, you are free to bring hw acceleration by yourself, or even help the community to get some other bugs fixed, or u can donate as well to support the countless hours of work being taken by the development (I am sure though you are that kind of guy who even steals a $0.99 app from the market. We are not really expecting any kind of help from people like you, I am just saying!).

Now, I'd really like to not see messages like this anymore, and to those people who believe efforts arent being made into the development, or that the development is slow or whatever, I would recommend those guys to just get rid of their kindle-fire and leave the kindle-fire community for another device/community that will satisfy their 12 year kid wishes.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fiddlefaddle:
What's new in this 2-24-12 build? USB host? :D

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Yep you are right... stop complaining ppl..
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bl1nkk:
Did you even read the changelog under it? Or the post I linked for more information?

People should really start reading...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] miro101:
wow thanks for this great explanation! is was looking for the same infos some time ago.

but do you think HWA will be possible in the end? i'm asking cause for other android devices there is much more progress on getting HWA running, also without the manufacturers support. would it be possible to fork on of those kernels (for OMAP) to get it (the bells and whistles )running on the kindle fire?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] spyz88:
I believe this is a great question. If I knew if it would be possible in the end, I could either wait or if not, try to find another Android tablet running ICS with HWA enabled. (I believe as of now thats only the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Transformer Prime though)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] icebuck:
CM9-02-24

I just Installed the CM9-02-24 ROM.

Its just Awesome, thanks and great works guys! :cool:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] icemank121:
None of the phones or tablets that use the OMAP 4430 CPU/GPU that the Kindle Fire uses have HWA working yet (Droid Bionic, Nook Tablet, etc).

Sent from my Kindle Fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] drk.hd:
Except for the Galaxy Nexus, of course. ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
I found that swype does not work. I don't know if this is normal, or the fact that 2-24 is using the xlarge display profile is throwing it off.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bl1nkk:
The GNex has a TI OMAP4460
[Kindle Fire Android Development] CodenameDeadpool:
I am having MAJOR issues with touch sensitivity on 02_24. At least 70% of the time, it does not recognize touch at all. I have to press really hard and repeatedly to get it to work. Anyone else? Its SO bad that I'm going to have to go back to 02_19.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wyhteagle:
Don't just read this forum. hashcode has another 3-4 threads discussing the kernel development. You should also donate all of your paycheck to development as that might speed up devs to not have to work full time jobs as well as do us a favor by doing this for people like you that can't build the kernel yourself.

Or another option would be to go back to stock kf. This way you can legitimately yell at Amazon for not giving you support you want.

Also a goat just cried and god killed another puppy. Shame on you.... Meany...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] foxdog66:
Cool thanks. Looking at the code changes, I'm still not sure why it broke my list. Maby its backing them up

with the new file structure but not resorting them properly?

Swype worked without issues on cm 7 but its always been an issue for me on cm 9. The only way I could get it to install was by using titanium backup to back it up from my phone and resorting that on my fire. The layout is still screwed up and it constantly tells me the size isn't correct. I ignore the message and use the funny sized Swype anyway tho :p
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
Did it have the same behavior before the 2-24 update?

Another thing: wifi disables itself when the screen is off. I don't know if it does that if I'm streaming music though.

Anyways, the tablet runs fairly smooth, smoother than stock anyway. Excellent job devs!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Jessical:
Microsoft has paid journalists to glorify the development of their OS. It might be mind-blowing, but at the same time it's just them not trying to say, "Yeah, we found a way to make this work by injecting this one line of code". What would be the point in them coming in here saying this, and this, and this didn't work, so we're trying this?

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Are the new GApps listed any different to the last version we've been using?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] drk.hd:
That's right, sorry. I was thinking of the GPU - the PowerVR SGX540.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wyhteagle:
Turn the setting to never on while sleeping

Close settings

Turn the setting to always on while sleeping

This has worked for me. I seem to have to do it after each update.

Hope this helps but I ,at just be insane in thinking it works. But it does...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] foxdog66:
Yeah Swype has always acted like this for me on ICS. I tried a few of the ICS versions on Swype and a honeycomb version but they scaled off the screen. I think there is just not enuf official support for 7 inch tablets yet. Almost like we are caught I'm the middle of phone sized screens and larger tablet sized screens. Maby this will change if/when google puts out their own 7 inch tab (which is rumored to be true)

As for wifi, it does seem to disconnect when there is no network activity and the screen is off but steaming music does keep it active and I do sometimes still get gmail notifications and other notifications (usually later than when screen is kept on) it usually reconnects when I turn screen on (sometimes it takes a few seconds) and I know its ready when the wifi icon turns blue (this means your connected to google's servers)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] foxdog66:
What is it that defines the layout used? I was messing with a mod that it's intent was to make chrome beta work on cm9 (altering the build.prop) and after reboot, my market had a tablet layout but very quickly changed back. It looked awesome! And i want it back :(

Thought that the recent layout change (in the ROM) would change this but i don't see any difference
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nazull:
Erm....u forgot that a kitty was just murdered too =p
[Kindle Fire Android Development] marty331:
I'm Swyping this now on the 2/24 build and do not have any issues. Have you installed the upgraded version of Swype?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] matthew.fiore:
Swype working now

Swype 3.26.92.38303 works perfect on the 2/24 build of this ROM.

Thanks Devs!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] foxdog66:
You guys installing with the official Swype installer?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
i use swype by saving app on my nexus with titanium backup then copying the three files it creates into t/b on my kindle then in t/b restore app with no data.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
The latest version of the installer says that the screen size is wrong.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wyhteagle:
I don't have a working device with swype to take a look. You mind pulling the apk from your device and sending the download link to the group?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] intersectRaven:
I'm getting some free time in the future from work but am unable to back-read too much at the moment. What's actually failing right now for HWA to work? Maybe I can focus on it when I get my free time and backport something from 3.0 to .35? I've been quite busy these past months and have been unable to update my knowledge on the inner workings of ICS. I've read something about hwcomposer but that's from the Nexus One forum and the info I have on it is quite old to be reliable. :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wyhteagle:
Thanks in advance for any help intersect!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] marty331:
Good 'ol Swype...they tried that with me too. I upgraded it on my infuse, then used app sharer to send it to my fire...make sure you share the app, not the loader.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
i got it. if anyone want it, here's the latest version from my nexus s, running CM9. the apk is located as /data/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod-1.apk

works flawlessly on my fire now. however, they definitely did not optimize the layout for something with a 7" screen. i definitely cannot operate the tablet with one hand like with my phone, since the keyboard is big enough that my thumb cannot swype to each key.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] foxdog66:
Sweet. The version I was using, the sides were cut off and although it was easier to use because of that, I constantly got a popup saying it wasn't the correct screen size. This is what it looked like on cm 7
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
I had that version as well, and the popups drive me nuts. Oh well, holding the tablet with one hand and Swyping with the same hand is not feasible anyway, due to the weight. Accuracy with two hands is better anyway. Still, Swype in landscape remains almost unusable, due to how wife the keyboard becomes.

Btw, the wifi issue remains for me. It turns off after a few minutes with the screen off. I don't know if it does that if it is actively streaming or not, but I'll find out soon enough.

Once again, awesome job devs. Tablet is smooth and responsive (and amazingly stable), despite the lack of hardware acceleration/composition. Battery life happens to be pretty good too, surprisingly enough.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dcaplinger76:
I use Regpon Wifi Keep Alive from the, market and my wifi doesn't go off at all
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
Btw, why are there huge gaps on the top and bottom of the home screen? There doesn't seem to be a dock of any sort either, though tablets may not have the dock...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fox_dye:
Nind you are a beast thanks for feeding my addiction. Will throw some cash your way next time I get paid.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] csholmq:
ICS (or Android 4.0.3) is based on the Linux 3.0.x kernel. This kernel (opposed to the previous 2.6.x) has a few new bells and whistles which makes some parts of ICS (HW acceleration for example) dependent on the 3.0.x kernel.

The KF is OMAP based (Texas Instrument platform) and has yet to receive the 3.0.x kernel from Amazon. Without the 3.0.x kernel, we have to back-port (i.e reconstruct the new bells and whistles) to the 2.6.x kernel. This is very tedious and time-consuming.

Today, there are basically two paths on this;

Back-port everything necessary to the 2.6.x kernel. This is what Hashcode set up to do initially.

Get the 3.0.x kernel booting. TI has a working 3.0.x kernel on their OMAP devices named Blaze. The KF has the Otter board in it. Thus, to get it booting we have to customize the config to match the Otter board and be able to debug why our current one isn't.

Right now, most of the work is poured into getting the new 3.0.x working. Unfortunately, the USB interface is initialized quite late in the kernel boot, which makes it really difficult to debug (we're basically blind). That's why I started a thread in finding the UART pins on the KF, to be able to debug properly.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ygvuhb:
very exciting for the news of OTG

:D

thanks developer's work
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sooner2k1:
WIFI

I'm trying to install this rom for the first time from a stock rooted,etc.. Kindle Fire. It installs just fine, but for some reason I get stuck on the turning wifi on step. It just hands when attempting to turn the wifi on. Has anybody else had this problem? I've tried factory reset, clear dalvik, etc...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nind:
Here is a bit technical background first:

The problem with the 3.0 kernel is that it does not get through init. Hashcode said that he build it with a minimal defconfig (should be in github) and he had put a line on top of init.rc which creates a dummy file so he can see if it executes init.rc, but it does not get to this point yet. I don't know at which point he is for backporting the 3.0 things to .35
[Kindle Fire Android Development] icebuck:
I had this similar problem on the very first time after flashing the ROM, I just switched the kindle off...tried once more and the wifi got connected, works well ever since! :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mdifilm:
Yeap. A quick reboot will fix the wifi at start of using the Rom. I did notice that after 24 hrs. It will freeze and with a. Hard reset it will be normal for sometime. Still very stable for sure.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Jessical:
Swype is awesome, thanks!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] acax456:
wifi doesn't work on newest version in post 1 24/2?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
Wifi works. However, you have to restart after first boot.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ionballer:
is there anyway to fix the wallpaper scrolling, i know its something really minner that shouldnt matter but it just bothers me
[Kindle Fire Android Development] closurez:
Been running this update all day eveythng going fine however I have to power off then on to wake after kindle has been asleep for a while

*edit correction, have to power off and on every time it seems :/
[Kindle Fire Android Development] rawdaddymagraden:
How are you using a Skype w/o a Camera!? Jw
[Kindle Fire Android Development] marty331:
Swype is a keyboard, Skype is video chatting.....
[Kindle Fire Android Development] acax456:
how to see fullscreen video with mxplayer? it always appear the status bar but cm7 nope :|
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Bauer_Horst:
kindle launcher

Is the kindle launcher usable in this Rom for reading the kindle books?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] okyere:
thanks a lot.

thanks so much for the swype apk. it works flawlessly with my KF running ICS. After using swype on my phone, taping with the stock keyboard just didn't feel right. You saved the day, moriz1.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
ive followed this thread from the very start, so please don't shout at me...

but is there some way to get the dock to show in any launcher except go ex.

as i've tried altering dpi. the dock sows up but then you lose the task bar.

any help on this will make my day :-)

amazing work guys this new one is just awesome.

thanks in advance

steve
[Kindle Fire Android Development] raiderep:
Try nova launcher...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lea9ue:
LOL!

I'm having trouble understanding your question, your last sentence needs proof read. You know we aren't talking cm7 in here? But anyways, its the same no matter what you are running, touch the screen, bottom status bar will then show up, then button all the way on the right toggles screen size.

:rolleyes:

I don't get this. If you are just going to run a launcher then you shouldn't have flashed too ICS.

No to your question. There is an app on the Google market called kindle. It should allow you to read books already purchased. I would test on an android phone first to verify.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] yumcax:
I don't understand....

Nova launcher is an ICS launcher, it only works on ICS. The best one available.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wyhteagle:
I don't understand what a launcher has to do with the OS? Nova is specific to ICS and is only the UI. ICS has a lot of other features and options that have nothing to do with the launcher.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] CodenameDeadpool:
I dont think HE fully understands the difference between a launcher and a ROM. Sidenote; I can't decide if Nova's that much better than Trebuchet. I only use one home screen so transitions mean nothing to me. I like the home screen long press for adding Widgets and such and I like the settings shortcut next to the app drawer icon, but wallpapers do something funky. I'm still not sure which I'll use as my daily.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
At this point, I'd settle for a dock... Or maybe two docks, since the current launcher have two large gaps on the top and bottom.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] datacron:
You fail...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jwilliamf:
Have you tried APEX launcher? better than nova and trebuchet IMO.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] CodenameDeadpool:
I have not. Is it on the market? Either way, thanks for the suggestion. Btw just figured out that Nova's wallpaper settings aren't ****y, Trebuchet's are. But I will definitely give Apex a try.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jearl75:
+ 1
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jearl75:
Apex is on xda

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
[Kindle Fire Android Development] raiderep:
Epic FAIL! Thanks for the laugh :thumbup: and too is spelled two...or is it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lea9ue:
My bad, my bad. Assumed nova was similar to what you get from like syndicateapps ics launcher.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wyhteagle:
In this case it would be "to" but who's paying attention?

OK back to the development of this amazing ROM!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moriz1:
I just encountered a bug with the lock screen, where the tablet lost all touch response. It required a hard reboot to fix. Ice also been getting black screens when I try to wake it, but that usually resolves itself in a few seconds.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] papugoz:
Hi,

Got some probs witch boot animation on new ROM - I don't see any :|

Can anyone tell me where is setting for disabling/enabling boot anim (maybe this is the problem) or have any subestions about it ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
to change boot ani just do the following.

down load and push any ics boot animation to you sdcard.

then in root explorer go to system/media and change the name of the existing boot-animation.zip to boot-animation.zip.bak.

then go to sdcard and locate your new boot animation.zip and move or copy to system/media long press new boot ani and set permissions so the 1st 3 boxes are ticked and the top on the second boxes then exit and reboot.

Im running a nice galaxy nexus boot animation at the mo and it is very nice.

if someone could talk me through how to post a file into my reply i would add it to the thread.

sorry im a noob learning fast. :-)

steve

Edit: Tring apex at the mo and is nice, would love a dock though anyone know if this is possable?

just been reading the about the work on finding the uart pins (WOW is all I can say) oh and a big thanks. :-).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] papugoz:
Best way is to put it on any hosting service and give us link :)

EDIT: Changed permisions, and still no Boot animation. Maybe it's about .zip? I'm trying to set new CM9 for 1024x600 res.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Jaa-Yoo:
have a look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1489229

that should help get you a working boot animation. if not, then maybe you need to flash again.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] papugoz:
Reflashed, used other bootanimation.zip, placed in both system/media and data/local directories, changed permissions, and still have no boot animation on my Fire.

On last rom was perfect, nut now it's just black screen.

Anyone have any idea? maybe it's about configuration?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jwilliamf:
where are you placing the bootanimation? What folder?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
sorry, what hosting service. I see and use other peoples links all the time.

Id just like to give a little bit back to the comunity.

(even if it is just 1 boot animation that Ive found on another thread). lol

Ill give it a go please let me know if it works.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] piotr.pot:
I've got another question about HW accel. And no, not about release date.

If devs menage to make it working is it give us only HD support for YT, Netfix? Or speed up 2D interface also? I havant use ICS on tablets never before Kindle and I'm not sure, but IMO interface is a little bit laggy. Maybe Fire is too slow or it's OK and I'm wrong or it's exacly what HW acceleration will fix if arrive... just askin.

Thank you for reply and your great work

Regards

Really thankful ICS ROM user
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nind:
There is a build.prop setting for this, use Build.Prop Editor e.g. to look up if persist.sys.nobootanimation is set to 0 (which is the default).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
ive never altered anything, just swapped the zip, renamed & set permissions the same as old boot animation. reboot then it works.

Edit just browsed host server and can't work out which or how.

sorry.

any advice on a site would be much appreciated.

Steve
[Kindle Fire Android Development] acax456:
Flash player doesn't work?????
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
can someone try this link and see if this works for me.

It is the gnex bike bootanimation.zip

link. http://www.2shared.com/file/LAjL-tq_/bootanimation.htm

thanks for helping a noob.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Buffet_of_Lies:
Indeed. Flash doesn't. Known issue.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Jaa-Yoo:
That is for the galaxy nexus and had parameters for its screen res. I edited it a bit for you but havent been able to test it. It should work though.

http://www.2shared.com/file/qVFRb1bq/trondroidbootanimation.html
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
thanks ive been using this for awhile now but couldnt upload it thats what i wanted trying (to see if i had uploaded a file right) thanks anyway im going to try your improved version now ill keep you posted.

Thanks again for your help.

Steve

Edit.

Thanks it works like a dream:-)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TheDoctor1177:
I hate to sound like a noob, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've downloaded the latest build and GAPPS and put them on the "root of my SD". I boot into Recovery, and I do a Factory/Data Reset, followed by System Wipe, Cache, then Davlik Cache. Then I go to flash the ROM and it says unable to load or something like that and does nothing. I left for 5 minutes and nothing happend. I thought maybe I had a bad download and tried it again with the same problem.

I'm coming from CM7, is that the problem?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] csholmq:
It sounds like you just picked "flash update.zip" and there isn't an update.zip on the sdcard. Have specifically selected the rom?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TheDoctor1177:
I clicked on the latest ROM and GAPPS. So are you saying there is a step before this?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lea9ue:
Not if you can boot into recovery already. Wipe everything, factory reset. Go back to the main menu of TWRP and click install button (upper left) from there navigate to \sdcard\ click rom file then click flash. Once you are done with that, do same thing to gapps.

Hope there's no epic fails in my response.