yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] uoY_redruM:
Tried out your rom for a while.

While I always appreciate a developer working hard on new ROMs, my personal opinion after using it is it is exactly the same thing as the standard ICS ROM only with a different launcher and some different widgets (some of which don't even work).

I also encountered (several) lockups requiring hard reboots (for the first time ever since owning this thing) so I restored my 2-19 nandroid.

I'll watch the thread to see how it develops for sure, but for now, its definitely not a daily for me.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] capridream:
found some issues :

not rechearging

freeze when you copy file to internal storage from pc
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ignited:
Hello, it seems that I'm the only one that cannot boot this rom. I have cwm touch by doomlord. I had the previous version of energy Rom installed. I did a factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik and flashed the Rom. It bootloops. I wipe cache and dalvik again. It bootloops. I noticed that when I get into recovery it says that I have kernel 2.6+ lite. It should say 3.0 correct? Do my recovery fails to flash the kernel or do I do something wrong when flashing ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gregb777:
You should probably

flash TWRP recovery

instead like it says in the OP. Format system, wipe cache and dalvik, then flash rom again.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
You need to use TWRP not CWM to flash this ROM and all ROMs based on the new 3.x kernel. Use the script method here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1500935 to switch over.

As I just posted elsewhere, I downloaded the newest version of TWRP first, copied that over to the Files folder that came with the scripts, deleted the original copy of TWRP that was included and renamed the new one "twrp2-blaze.img" to match the script and all is happy.

You can also use the scripts to update to FFF 1.3 while you are at it.

Then try reflashing the ROM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dnathan13:
You are not the only one. Everyone who doesn't follow directions can't get it to work... You have to use TWRP, CWM does not like the 3.0 kernel

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3.0 kernel does not charge very well. Make sure you use the kindle power cord (or an aftermarket one that plugs into the wall). It visually does not tell you it is charging, but it is, just check in your battery settings and refresh it a few times. This is a known issue.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] capridream:
ok for the first issue i read about it some pages ago ... but for the second ?

the tablet freezes ...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jeffng:
Just realize the only thing that is not working is the Screen Brightness. But i have installed and spend quite a fair bit of time restore, rearrange, account setup, etc. WOuld want to stay on this ROM. Anyone manage to get the brightness working? Thru other kernel? Please share, appreciate it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Aesrys:
Try flashing only the #8 kernel. I've heard that helps with getting brightness to work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ignited:
I followed your advice. Installed twrp and fff 1.3. It installed ok and booted. Thank you very much.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jeffng:
Thanks, yes the brightness control is working now!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591850
[Kindle Fire Android Development] johansons:
Brightness

May i know how do i flash the #8 kernel?

Just put the zip file to the root of SD card, then start TWRP, then click on Install, then click Flash? Then reboot?

Just wanto make sure, worried i might brick my device. Thank u :)

Many Thanks to NRGZ28 for creating this wonderful ROM! :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ka724ka:
Hi,

Below is what I did:

-Put the zip on sdcard,

-Reboot to recovery and install the zip from there

-Once finish, wipe cache and fix permission

-Reboot and enjoy
[Kindle Fire Android Development] virgilp:
Can you please tell me how you got usb storage to work? Did you install a 3rd party app or used a power USB hub?

I have tried with a simple usb host cable and a 2GB flash drive and I couldn't get it to work. Thanks.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TKruzze:
NRG, Great job! I've been watching this thread for some time now and decided to finally take the plunge... AWESOME job. I think I've found a new daily driver...

I do have one question that I haven't seen in the thread - I can't get Locations to work in Google Maps. Is there a setting I've missed or an addon I can install that will enable locations?

Second, I'm sure you've already seen, but Hashcode released v1.4 of FFF yesterday - HERE. It lookss like a major improvement over 1.3, plus it gives us the missing option of directly booting into Recovery. However, it does look like it will take some action on your part to enable it in the ROM. Below is what Hashcode wrote:

If I can find a solution to the Locations issue and we get the above support in the ROM, I believe we may actually have perfection for ICS on the Kindle Fire!

Thanks, in advance, for any help or suggestions.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] teegale:
Having issues with shutdown. When I shut the Kindle down it doesn't seem to really power off. My battery is usually dead when i go to use it again. Is there a trick to getting this thing to power on and off properly?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
Known issue, posted many times. Hold power for 10-20 seconds for full shutdown. ICS bug that has not been squashed yet. You might want to check the known issues before you post. Not much help posting what is already known.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] teegale:
It isn't listed as a known issue in OP or in the thread entitled "Read first before posting in forums about 3.0 kernel" so I believe it's a fair question. Thanks regardless.

One last question. The sound is extremely low when using Netflix even with it turned all the way up. Anyway to fix this?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
Here's a summary of known larger issues -- READ THIS, ITS IMPORTANT:

1. Powering off doesn't fully shutdown CPU0. It will leave the system running in a sort of 1/2 off mode. (Backlight will be on, etc) FIX: long press the power button for 20 seconds (until the light goes out).

About half way down in the OP.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591850
[Kindle Fire Android Development] teegale:
Must be one of those days for me. I swear I read it all. ADHD can be a pain sometimes :P Any clue about the sound though?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
This is also a known issue, depending on how many of the ICS threads you follow. :D One solution is the Volume+ app in Playstore, I'm using it and the volume is significantly higher than without it. One small setback is the sound tends to distort, especially with louder action type movies. But... maybe I just don't have it set right???

I was just happy being able to actually hear the NF movies and Youtube vids. :p

EDIT: Try this for the shutdown issue, I posted this in Hashcode's dev thread. Since doing this, my KF hasn't randomly rebooted when powered off and it's truly turned off. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25521117&postcount=707

The method changes slightly if you're using the new 1.4 FFF but still basically works the same way.

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] teegale:
I'm a roll today with known issues. 2/2 would be good in almost everything except when related to not paying attention. Thank you very much. I've downloaded Volume+ and set it to +15 and it sounds just fine and dandy. <3

Edit: Also grats on post #1000. This ROM deserves that many posts because it's amazing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
Glad it worked for you, I've got mine set to 13 and I'm good to go. Check out my post again, I edited it with a workaround for the shutdown issue.

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] johansons:
reply

Thanks :) I will try it once the battery fully charged :D

Once u plugged in the USB, there's a USB sign bottom right, click on it and turn on the USB storage. It wont be automatically activated like the kindle fire stock ROM. That was what i thought previously that the USB storage is not working :P
[Kindle Fire Android Development] virgilp:
@johansons: Sorry, I was not paying attention and thinking of something else.

I was trying to say that I cannot start USB Host (OTG) mode, the one where you can attach a flash drive or keyboard to the Kindle via microUSB. I can see the files on the flash drive but, when I try to open a file, the application used to open the files force closes. I'm not sure if I do something wrong or it's a problem with the kernel.

PS: many thanks to NRGZ28 for this wonderful ROM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] cjams:
what special thing did you do to get netflix running?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Tbbo514:
For those of you that has a kindle that gets warm. Set the clock speed lower it seems to have remedied me of the heating situation it gets slightly warm but barely noticeable and performance is still the same
[Kindle Fire Android Development] cjams:
Can anyone tell me what the secret is to maker Netflix run properly
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aFaridun:
Why I can not change the screen backlight ???
[Kindle Fire Android Development] andrewdoessuck:
It was stayed on second post. Please read.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aFaridun:
Thanks. Now lock screen is not working. It says "temporary placeholder

Until functionality merged
[Kindle Fire Android Development] tankmorph:
Use the "search this thread" tool and type "Netflix".

Seriously.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Aesrys:
Besides the 20 second hold, you might also try rebooting into TWRP and shutting down from there. I've seen it mentioned in several threads where users will do the 20 second shutdown, but the KF will reboot itself (guess even the 20 seconds doesn't always do it). Booting into TWRP and using its shutdown seems to be more reliable.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hairdewx:
I edited framework-res.apk to fix the mouse pointer until the actual bug is fixed. It's just grabbing the wrong image file.

Put this into your /system/framework folder (you might want to back up your original framework-res.apk) then reboot.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] maxtcee:
can someone please help i install root and twrp booted in recovery did wipe and installed rom but it keeps booting back into twrp

keep in mind this is the first time im putting a rom on this
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
Dude, the exact same thing is happening to me. Can someone help, after flashing the ROM it keeps rebooting into TWRP recovery mode.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] iamsupreme:
Amazing ROM! Tried a few and definitely prefer this to the others. I've updated to Hash's kernel to fix the brightness adjustment issue(s). The only other problem I experience is WiFi issues (random dropped connections from screen power up or even mid use). Had the same problem on another Kindle ICS 3.0 kernel ROM and experience it on 3 different WiFi connections. Is this a known current Kindle ICS issue with all ROMs?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hairdewx:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/24/how-to-solve-boot-loop-issue-on-kindle-fire-twrp-2-0/

How to solve boot loop issue on Kindle Fire TWRP 2.0?

Note – adb.exe is located in Kindle Fire Utility\tools folder or

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools.

Plug in USB cable to Kindle Fire on TWRP Recovery mode.

Bring up Command Prompt.

Key in adb shell.

Key in idme bootmode 4000.

Finally, key in reboot.

That’s it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TKruzze:
I don't know if it's common with ICS ROMs, but I also have occasional WiFi drops with this ROM. My guess is it's kernel related, though. Hopefully we won't lose Hashcode anytime soon as he's helping make the Fire a truly awesome device.

I have a question that I've seen asked several times in the thread, but no answer has been supplied... How do I get the default ROM wallpaper back? I've torn the ROM apart and can't find it anywhere...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
What exactly do you type in to bring up the adb shell? It is the address of the where the adb.exe is?

example: 'C:\Program Files\Kindle Fire Utility\adb.exe' ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] andrewdoessuck:
Could you use kindle fire utility or have to use command prompt?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
I have to do this from the command prompt because the kindle gets stuck booting into TWRP recovery mode. And the computer doesn't recognize it unless i do a factory reset to get back into norm/fastboot mode.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hairdewx:
Yes type the address of where the adb.exe is in a command shell.

The guy in the blog can type it anywhere because he probably has the folder where adb is in his path variable in windows.

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The computer should recognize your KF while you are booted into TWRP recovery.

I also was stuck in a boot loop and connected to ADB while booted into recovery. I didn't have to factory reset or anything.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hairdewx:
Seems no one ever answered this so I'll put my solution.

Use my attached modified android_winusb.inf to have your CM9 be recognized as an "Android Composite ADB Interface" instead of "Amazon" under Other Devices.

This is really just a work around, but it works well enough.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] riddle777:
I figured her out. Came down to a device I'D issue. Solution... Use a ROM that has a phone Signature...or try to edit build.prop myself and mess it up. Still a big noob
[Kindle Fire Android Development] darx:
Anyone have any idea why my hardware keyboard doesn't work on this rom? It works on the reloaded from, but after flashing this my wireless keyboard dongle isn't detected. In both cases I used hashcodes 4-28 kernal, so im unsure what would be the difference.

I much prefer this rom to any other, so if anyone has some insight please let me know.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] cjams:
Thanks...just getting used to the xda app on the kindle...sorry
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
I wasn't able to reboot into normal while my Kindle was stuck in TWRP recovery mode.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
I'm completely a noob at trying to launch adb from the command line... help!

what am i supposed to be typing? I'm trying to open it from C:\Program Files\Kindle Fire Utility\Tools

My assumption is i cant boot normally because the ICS ROM file was corrupted when installed? I tried redownloading and reflashing and still im stuck in TWRP boot loop.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Aesrys:
Instead of trying to run the adb command with the entire path in it (c:\program etc), try going to that actual directory and then running adb. From the c:\users\taylor propt type cd c:\program*\kindle*\tools. Windows doesn't generally like you to put spaces in a command (so program files would be a problem for example). What OS are you running?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
Running Windows7
[Kindle Fire Android Development] soupmagnet:
Shift+right click on the folder containing adb and there is a selection that says something to the effect of "run as command" or "open in command prompt" or something like that. <does anyone know what it says exactly?>

A new command window will open and you'll enter your adb and fastboot commands from there.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] forest1971:
"I'm completely a noob at trying to launch adb from the command line... help!"

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Reply: You have not been able to use adb yet so Kindle Fire Utility is the tools for you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1399889

It will help solve the boot loop quickly (go to boot mode and choose normal boot 4000). It has helped me greatly.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
Yes I used KFU to set all this up. I know how to get out of the bootloop, its just i want to ICS CM9 3.0 to boot up :). After flashing the image it boots back into TWRP Recovery mode. I was under the impression that the CMD would allow me to normally boot to ICS, is this incorrect?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] soupmagnet:
Yes, you can change your bootmode from the command line.

Another method which is much easier is to get the new FireFireFire1.4.zip and flash it in recovery. It allows you to change the bootmode with the power button instead of going through the command line process.

Be sure you flash it in recovery and not the command line or you will BRICK your device, badly.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] darx:
Quoting myself with an update. Plugged in my USB OTG cable and keyboard dongle today and it works. This is after a night of charging. Looks like the system may be a little touchy and it depends on a few unknown variables. As far as I know a reboot is not required to attach USB devices, but there is some other variable at play.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vexorg:
I finally got everything working and ICS up and running.

My only issue now is that when my Kindle Fire is plugged into the computer via USB it says the battery is discharging. It only charges when I have it plugged in via the outlet. Anyone know how to solve this issue?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] iamsupreme:
So I figured out the root of my WiFi problems. When more than one Kindle Fire rooted with any ICS Rom is on the same WiFi connection the connectivity issues run rampant. It doesn't seem I'm able to have more than one device on the same WiFi. Any ideas or pointers? Thanks again! Great Rom.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SoCalNewb:
Just got a Kindle Fire. Used the Kindle Fire Utilility (thanks Vashypooh) to get root and TWRP recovery. Then installed this ROM and I'm loving it. THANK YOU NRGZ28! :)

Searched and did not see this addressed: Is there any way to disable the lock screen?

(I did see someone else mention that if you go to system settings/system/lock screen, it gives you the message: "Preference Stub Temporary placeholder until functionality merged".)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashcode:
NRG: theres a new fix_mac.sh script up on github in the devtree (requires a working idme binary in the ROM) this will fix the duplicate wifi MAC addresses.. as a matter of fact it restores the stock MAC address.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] veeman:
You could get an app that does that, like "No Lock"
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SoCalNewb:
Thanks veeman! No lock is a simple solution, and so far works great.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ajsam4u:
best rom :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hairdewx:
Is this something that is affecting all CM9-based roms, or just this one?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashcode:
Most of the ROM devs are using some variation of the 3.0 device tree on github. And this issue started there (so its my fault originally). I recently have tried a couple different solutions. Settling on a rather nice fix which restores the stock MAC addr. So there may be ROMs which are slightly more up-to-date than others. Which is why I wanted to say something here.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] willbs94:
This is the first time in this thread. My gf recently got a kindle fire and it won't turn on? Does it need the boot to be changed to something else??? It was on normal boot.

Edit: still able to get into recovery??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wintablet:
What others ROM have you tried to come to this conclusion?

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After flashing this ROM and doing a reboot all I am getting is flying color screen.It seems to be stuck there...what I did wrong?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] soupmagnet:
Are you using CWM instead of TWRP?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wintablet:
I have TWRP V2.0.0 . I get Yellow Triangle at Boot time.

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Never mind, Flashed second time and got the home screen right away.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] soupmagnet:
I think it would be more appropriate for you to post this in the Q&A section along with a detailed description of the problem, what OS you are using, and how the problem occurred.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] iamsupreme:
Hash, a working idme binary in the Rom? Is this included with this current Rom, for example? Would I run this restore MAC script from recovery as a .zip?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] NRGZ28:
Sounds great man. I'll get that implemented in the next update.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hairdewx:
Awesome. I have 2 Kindle Fires and it sucks I can't have them both with Energy rom.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] xShadoWxDrifTx:
This ROM is definitely fast but does show more battery drain for me and the wifi sleep policy doesn't like to work correctly
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SoCalNewb:
+1 on tasker. Great ROM, this is one of the only issued. I get a FC every time tasker launches.

I tried rebooting system after tasker install, but the issue persists.

I have tasker installed to default location (i.e. did not attempt to move it to SD card, which is prolly good b/c I don't know if KF even has an SD card :-)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] GoSooners345:
Does there need to be a Gapps package flashed or is it included
[Kindle Fire Android Development] veeman:
It's included. There's a list of all the things that are included right after all the screenshots on the first page. ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ajsam4u:
Battery Charging

General Question. Why the charging on Kindle with ICS is SOOO SLOW :(

Anyone having any idea ??

Can someone please tell me what is the average Battery backup with this ROM and Average FULL CHARGING time ??

Thank you,

AJ
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Dasanko:
Charging time has nothing to do with this ROM...

That apart, use the stock charger - it delivers up to 1.8A, so it's definitely the fastest charging option you can fall back to. Definitely avoid USB charging, it's horribly slow.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ajsam4u:
Thank you Sir.

What is the average full charge time for you ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] powerpoint45:
Looks amazing. I will flash it. Thank you
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t0adman:
I never let it get all the way discharged but with the stock charger I can usually get a full charge in around 4 hours.

I'm reluctant to ask lest I murder some innocent cuddly creatures, but what is the explanation for much faster battery drain with ICS versus the stock ROM?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Dasanko:
Not a sir...

To be honest, I've never kept track of it. Off my head I'd say anywhere between 2 and 4 hours, depending on whether it's turned off, on but not being used, on and being used...

I'd say that, considering the uptime, charging time is awesome.

I'm dropping the subject now - Sorry about the thread hijacking.

While I'm at it, this may be a bit silly to ask, but still... Is the "reboot to recovery" option going to be added in the future to the ROM?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SoCalNewb:
Uncertain how to properly change governor settings. From above, it sounds like there are two (maybe three?) places you should make changes to the governor config?

1) Daemon Contoller

2) System Setttings/Performance/Processor/CPU governor

3) SetCPU (if you have it installed)

Can someone please clarify "correct" place to make governor changes (or explain if they all have the same effect)? Thank you!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] powerpoint45:
The only problem with reboot recovery that ive heard is that if you use twrp then you will get stuck in it. not adding it is kinda a safety feature
[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
This was fixed in TWRP 2.1.1.

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] teegale:
Is there a reason why Trebuchet and Nova Launcher are mostly used for KF Roms? Why no love for Go Launcher HD? Yes, I realize I can choose whichever I want but I was just wondering why people prefer those over Go HD?