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[Kindle Fire Android Development] Evo_Shift:
This update works on modaco.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1636038

Not sure what effects it has on the customized aspects of modaco though like build.prop. It says it only changes the files that were changed. I used it and it worked.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Aesrys:
As long as your backup is on the SD card, you can clean and then just restore your backup. When changing ROMs (like ICS back to MoDaCo), I usually do factory, wipe caches, and system, just to make sure everything is clean (but I'm anal *grin*).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] xolanir:
Did you try it out yourself?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Evo_Shift:
Anyone have the build.prop lines from this modaco ROM that need to be changed to get an app like dolphin working on my stock rom? I don't really want any of the other tweaks just need the market not telling me my device isn't compatible.

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Yes, I have. It worked fine. I noticed in the nfx thread someone said it would replace your build.prop with a stock one though so if you like all those tweaks you might not want to do it. Since then I have flashed so many things I am getting sick of it and I am back to stock and just want to update my build.prop for market access only.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Aesrys:
I don't think you need to tweak anything to get Dolphin Browser to work on stock KF. I was able to do it on an unrooted device by sideloading the app from my phone (which still runs GB 2.3.5). You just need to check the box in (I think) Security that allows you to install from unknown sources.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] xolanir:
Here you go! Try this and see if it will help, but I think you could also try sideloading like ^^this guy has suggested if the build prop doesn't work. Copy and paste the build prop into system/build.prop or you can edit what you want, just be careful on what you edit. I implemented a few of my own changes to the original modaco build.prop, namely the wifi scan, davlik heap size and ro.build.fingerprint.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I have not gotten the update yet and have not renamed the otacerts.zip

maybe Gr8 is immune:)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] JimCo06:
I have been thinking about using this update but I definitely don't want to lose all of the modaco mods. I was thinking that I would save a copy of my current build.prop

and then copy it back after the update. Do you think that would work?

I downloaded xolanir's build.prop and compared it to mine (md5) and they are different. I was assuming that since we are both using modaco that they would be the same, is that not the case?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] xolanir:
Oh sorry. Should have mentioned that I edited some items in there from the original modaco build prop. It's still 99% modaco and 1% mine. I changed the davlik heap size and ro.build.finger print on the build.prop that I posted. Sorry didn't mention that :o. Works fine though.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jacewt:
I can use this on 6.3.1?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] xolanir:
Yeah you should be able to. Just make sure to back up the original build.prop onto your SD card before applying this one.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
I'll be updating this to 6.3.1 shortly. :)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] Badgerino:
Sweet!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
With the improvements in ICS roms...I was considering flashing one of those, thus turning my KF to pure Android tablet...

However, I don't want to loose the Prime features, mainly the Lending Library.

I have noticed that the stock Kindle app is a special version for Amazon's "otter" interface. I accidentally used the Play Store and updated the Kindle app, which installed the regular Android Kindle app, thus preventing me from using the Lending Library. Uninstalled the Android version of the app, but now I have to launch the Kindle launcher from Go Launcher, then select books in order to use the Stock Kindle app. Not to mention Play store is nagging me to update Kindle.

I have noticed that using Go Launcher, then launching the Kindle stock launcher to access the Kindle app eats memory and battery life. I was at 100%, and after 3 hrs or so of reading, at 10%...screen brightness at lowest, text was black background, white text, wifi on.

Anyway, I was looking for a modded stock rom that would perform better but still support all the Prime features. I read through several pages of this thread, and did not see a definite answer...

Does the current version (and the 6.3.1 update soon to come)of this rom fully support Prime features?

I just borrowed a book from the Lending Library...if I wipe and install this rom, will the lending library book be available(ie. re-downloaded), or do I have to wait till I can borrow again?

I really hope that someone figures out how to port the Prime stuff to ICS roms someday...The ancient version of Android that the stock Kindle Fire runs is so slow.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Badgerino:
I'm able to use Prime w/ Modaco by using OTA Rootkeeper to unroot when I need to access Prime.

I've only tried Prime videos though. Not the lending library. Don't see why it wouldn't work for both.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jacewt:
The stuff works if you use voodoo OTA root keeper, You temporarily unroot and you can get get the prime videos and the borrow books. I have done both.

I don't believe you need to wipe to install this rom. If you're on stock, you root and using CWM or TWRP you wipe the dalvik cache and install this on top. If you do wipe, I am sure that whatever book you have out will re-download any way. It will show as being on the cloud.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
Sweet!..Can't wait for the 6.3.1 update then..I plan on giving this rom a try then...

I did notice a speed improvement when my stock 6.3 updated to 6.3.1..I wonder if the tweaks to this rom in the 6.3.1 version would make it zippyier...

Says this rom is compressed to save space...just how much space I wonder...I need every little bit...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] MadJoe:
It saves space on your /system partition, which unless you install a ton of apps as system apps really isn't available for you to use. But it is much smoother, and like was said before, with OTA Root Keeper, all Prime benefits are still available.

I've found that launching the Kindle app from the Otter launcher, then using the Home button to return to GoLauncher, then freezing Otter Launcher with TB saves battery, and as long as I don't reboot, or use the Back button to exit the Kindle app, I can continue to access it with GoLauncher. Defrosting and refreezing the Otter Launcher a necessary (the battery savings are ridiculous with it frozen!)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] 4redstars:
Can't wait for the update! Waiting to root and flash recovery for this
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gruuvin:
Paul, is the current Gr8 ROM supposed to be immune to OTA updates without modifying OTAcerts.zip?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] f2:
I need some help

After hitting settings -> 'factory reset' in the Kindle Fire MoDaCo Gr8 firmware, my Kindle Fire has rebooted and is now stuck to booting directly into TWRP.

Even wipe or a new install of Gr8 didn't help. Does anyone know what I should try next?

Thanks a lot!

Solution: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1543463
[Kindle Fire Android Development] T10NAZ:
So I'm really interested in this rom, and I'd like to know would there be any apps that would be missing from ICS that are in Google play?

Or is all the apps the same with a different UI since this is Gingerbread?

Sent from my ICS powered Kindle Fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gruuvin:
I dunno how many times I have asked this question in this thread and a few others, but I think I am turning blue in the face!

Hello?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
It's a stock rom....so I assume it will still be prone to OTA updates. Just rename the file and you should be good. That method works on pure stock, so no reason it won't on this rom.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wigsey:
Every time you install a new version of this it puts the otacerts.zip file back.

Hence every time you put a new version of Modaco on your kindle you need to move the otacerts.zip file.

Just a word of warning for when the new version comes out.

And for the avoidance of doubt if you do not remove that zip file you will get the updates
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fsfang2:
I had no issues at all with the update. Did not rename the zip file and I am still running Paul's current ROM (which is excellent by the way). I used KindleWater with Breakdroid to root. I wonder if this has anything to do with it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gruuvin:
I was informed that MoDaCo Gr8 was immune to updates so I rooted a new device, installed that ROM for Play Store access and update immunity, and sent it across the country to my mother for Mother's Day. I then later heard mixed opinions on whether MoDaCo Gr8 is immune to updates by itself or if it needs a tweak to the OTAcerts.zip file. I was hoping to find out definitively, because, if it needs more tweaking before the next update rolls out, I will have to walk my mother through restoring root, enabling write access to root, and renaming the file, over the phone -- it is not something either of us want to do if we don't have to. Some are saying that they have MoDaCo Gr8 flashed and did not get the last Amazon update, while others are saying that it should get Amazon updates. But there isn't any talk about updates being blocked in the ROM intentionally, and we haven't heard anything back from Paul on this issue. :-(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] darock159:
You will need to move or rename the otacerts file to avoid the update. Use root explorer or rom toolbox to rename it. Much easier than rerooting
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bsoplinger:
Was this ROM ever updated to be based off the 6.3.1 update? Is there a newer thread I should be looking at?

Sent from my Kindle Fire using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I have the same question
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
Doesn't need to be unless you require parental controls lol:p:D

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This can be flashed right over 6.3.1 Confirmed by me 3 times 3 different kindles:)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bsoplinger:
Are you saying the only thing the last update added was parental controls? It seemed that there were quite a few other things added also.

Sent from my Kindle Fire using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
as far as I can tell there was nothing else really added in 6.3.1except for working closer to tighten down the device to keep people from modifying it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
I am not so sure about that...I appeared to me that when i went from 6.3 to 6.3.1...there was a noticeable performance boost. Things were much zippyier...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheladu:
I think You are right there speedingcheetah with the performance boost. I know an update is not critical to this great rom though can Paul tell us his plans whether or not an update is coming? Thanks For all the hard work on the rom Paul too.:)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
When, you said that like a month ago
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jmcoffey:
Are you really getting impatient with someone who is providing you with a ROM during his spare time on top of having a job? Someone needs to watch the noob video again...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I know but if I flash 6.3.1 rooted stock I loose app compatibility that MoDaCo has

if you find something I posted helpful please thank me
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mitchdickson:
Then don't flash 6.3.1 rooted stock.

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I would like to get 6.3.1 because it might be faster

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] abarax:
I'm thinking he may have abandoned updating this device as he hasn't even addressed an update on the actual MoDaCo website since May 10th. It's a shame, since this ROM is great, but the 6.3.1 version provides some notable enhancements and features. Ah, well...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
Yeah your probably right. I wonder if anybody will make anything like this based on 6.3.1

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] abarax:
Probably not. Most devs are creating ROM's built on CM9 and ICS. I would love an update, as I'm an Amazon Prime member and enjoy the Lending Library and Prime Video services, but I don't expect anyone to take over this project, or see it maintained any further.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I am also a prime member so I am a little hesitant to flash ICS

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] jstrom23:
If you read a few pages back, someone suggested flashing the nfix update to 6.3.1 on top of MoDaCo 6.3. Search the thread for nfix and it should come up.

I tested that and it seemed to work fine...I pretty quickly went back to gedeROM, though, so I'm not sure if it is a stable approach long-term.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jacewt:
I flashed that fix, but you might lose root (likely just Superuser) and probably your custom build prop, but someone posted a usable build prop in that thread as well.

So use voodoo before you flash, just in case you lose root, voodoo will get it back.

It's really too bad that MoDaCo got dropped. I know big new devices are cropping up, still, too bad.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] markcyst:
I can't believe the disrespect given to someone who did all this for free. Thanks paul for all your work!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] abarax:
It's hardly disrespect. I truly admire the dedication that paulobrien and the other developers have demonstrated here. This ROM is the one I would prefer, as his build retains all of the necessary elements to utilize the core Amazon services while retaining the purity of the Fire itself. I'm simply acknowledging that he's more than likely moved on to other devices, and that's understandable. That, and his relationship with the xda community has been rocky at times as well. Whatever device he's working to develop at this juncture is certainly fortunate for it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
Is there an Alt-Boot ROM of MoDaCo for us with Dual-Boot?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] barrmulio:
i haven't tried it, but can't you just edit the boot.img with the instructions from eldarerathis' github ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
Honestly, I don't know the first thing about modifying these ROM's.

If there's a "Android SDK for Dummies", I want it.

Given your links, I'll give it a go. Thanks!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Uploading the 6.3.1 version (Gr9) now. Sorry for the delay...!

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
It seems there's an appetite for dual-boot compatability... i'll look into adding it...

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Prebake and kitchen updated to Gr9 / 6.3.1. :)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
I have added AltROM support as a kitchen option.

If someone with kitchen access could test that'd be great, once it's confirmed as all good i'll create an AltROM prebake also. :)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
Can I just flash over modaco gr8 and reboot nothing else

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Yuppers!

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
Gr8 runs awesome!

I just purchased kitchen access. Waiting for it to go through and I'll test it.

THANKS!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Cool, let us know how you get on and I'll catch up with the topic in the morning!

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
So far it has installed alongside AOKP's Otter #38 without issue. Both ROM's appear to work pretty well so far. Will know more, later, when I'm not inside a concrete/tin box (work) and can mess with Wifi and everything else.

An other 6.3 Alt-build would un-root itself overnight, so tomorrow will tell for sure.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sawalke4:
I have been running GR8 for a week or so now, all of a sudden I tried to open a book I was in the middle of, and it asked me to sign in to my amazon account. Then after I did, it gave me an error and now all the books I had are gone from the main launcher! They are in the books folder, but I can't access them!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] brandon_L:
You most likely updated your kindle app from the playstore. Un-install the update and it should be fine.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sawalke4:
i dont have the kindle app from the play store. Or is this built in? Did the ROM auto download it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] brandon_L:
The rom has the original kindle reader but the playstore will still try and update it. What happens is that you see a bunch of updates and hit update all. That's how it sneaks in.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] artur0588:
Paul, Thanks for your update! I have installed and first what i check it's how it works with network location. In previous release it works with google maps at least, not works for other apps required network location. For now failed for all apps which required network location include google maps.

EDIT: it's working pretty well with all CM9 ROMS for Kindle Fire now, can you check one of this ROM for experience?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Hmmm, do you mean it's working OK for you or it isn't? Which apps?

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] ItsDon:
Cleared cache and dalvik in TWRP and flashed 6.3.1 over 6.3 and everything is working awesomely, including Google Maps, Amazon Books and Prime Videos. Thanks so much Paul - the Fire is now what it always should have been because of you. Much appreciated.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sawalke4:
ok, thanks. Sorry for the noob question, but how do I unintstall the update?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] artur0588:
network location issue

Sorry, my english is so poor. I mean network location not working in any apps which need network location, for example fancy weather, google maps and so on. In old releases network location working well only with google maps, with other apps just work very rare. Network Location working in all apps with CM9 for kindle fire with hashcode kernel, may be there is something special need fix.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ItsDon:
Open the Play store, find the Kindle app and uninstall it.

I'm running 6.3.1 and Google Maps pinpoints me right away so location, at least for me, seems to be working fine. Did you clear all your caches (cache & dalvik) prior to flashing?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] artur0588:
I did full wipe include factory reset because i came from CM9. Install this ROM 2 times but network location still not working in any apps and also not working in google maps. If I come back to CM9 then network location work very well in all apps.

EDIT: when I open settings.db and look in to field network_locations I found it is set to gps, in old releases it's network. I have change myself to network but network location still not working.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Noted, working on a fix...

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
I've had the exact same problem without a custom ROM. I was rooted with the Play Store installed. I hit "Update All" and it ruined my books.

Uninstalling the Kindle Reader from the Play Store fixed it.

Update for Paul:

I've been running the Alt-MoDaCo very successfully! Countless reboots between the two ROMs, media streaming works fine, USB mounting to computers works fine. It runs just like your regular stock ROM, just faster and smoother.

Although I didn't try anything that requires network location...will try, and report back.

Thanks again!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] tmj115:
looks nice, I will try it soon
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
I've isolated the network location issue and i'll be uploading a test fix shortly...

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
OK folks!

A test fix for network location is in the kitchens. If you have access, please bake a ROM and test.

If it's all good i'll update the prebake with the location change and add the alt version as this seems to be working OK! :)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] TahrirSquare:
Are you also going to add the dual boot modification for it to run as an alt rom? Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
See post above yours. :)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] TahrirSquare:
Sorry I blame it on dyslexia :) or maybe because we posted at the same time. Thanks Paul
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ItsDon:
Since I'm already running 6.3.1 is there a small update file to fix/enable location or will I need to reflash the entire rom again?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Just to confirm I installed Google Maps and all seems well here...

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
It'll be a non-wipe reflash.

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
...baking an AltROM
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TahrirSquare:
Just went through the process of prepping for dual Roms which gave me a heart attack, but I succeeded :). can't wait to try Modaco as an alternate ROM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jacewt:
Is Gr9 Pre-rooted because I lost root while updating it.

I got it all worked out, I am wondering if it was because I had previously flashed the 6.3.1 update that was around and I know that wasn't rooted.

I flashed GR8 and then GR9 on top of it and protected root with Voodoo and that seemed to work fine.

Thanks Paul!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lelandfried:
My Gr9 AltROM works great. Google Maps works fine.

However....

I would try to install GMaps and would get a purchase error. Then it suddenly installed "Kindle". THEN it installed GMaps. After that, I had to go into Google Play store and uninstall the Kindle App. That was rather frustrating, although not the dev's fault.

Overall, I'm very happy with the Gr9 AltROM!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TahrirSquare:
Just a question, I saw on the Paul's site it said 6 Roms generated,38 waiting list. How long does it take to generate a ROM after you choose its options? or is it automatically generated? I am hoping Paul will post a Modaco Altrom here.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] artur0588:
Is fixed version ready for downloading in this post?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
The queue is now completed and the kitchen is generating immediately.

Yes, when I'm back in my computer I'll update the pre bakes now it's confirmed everything is working!

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] TahrirSquare:
Just to confirm: Are you going to post an Altrom here? or do I have to have kitchen access to get it? Thanks Paul
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
It's uploading RIGHT NOW, together with a new version of the standard ROM with location working.

:-)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Update! :)

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Changelog

16th Jun - Gr9.1 (Gr9 refresh)

Fixed network location

Added altrom option and prebake
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TahrirSquare:
Thanks Paul, Downloading now :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
The downloads are now hosted on a new super-fast server with direct downloads from the MoDaCo topic, no CAPTCHAs etc. etc. :)

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] xolanir:
Noob clarification needed pls: so what are the benefits to having the new updated/refreshed gr9 with the altrom option? Thx in advance for the help.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] paulobrien:
Network location support.

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