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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
Actually, when I ran Sense and used a third party launcher, HTC Sense didn't run in the background. I removed all widgets, apps, shortcuts, etc from the screen and set ADW Ex as my default home screen. My phone ran more smoothly and I never caught Sense open. It's worth a shot.

Also remember that Sense 3.0 uses more ram than earlier versions of Sense.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnicGeek:
Where did it run then?

How do you set it as home screen?

Is there a way to downgrade to previous version of Sense?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
It didn't run at all, when I'd go into manage applications, it never showed in running apps and never had a force stop button available. When I used the Sense launcher, it showed in running apps and I could stop it from manage applications.

When you install a third party launcher, you'll be given the option to set it as the default home. Once it has installed, hit the home button. You'll be given a dialog asking which launcher you want to use. Select the set as default button & choose the new launcher. If you accidentally choose the wrong one or need to switch back, go to manage applications and find whichever you have set as default. You'll have the option to clear defaults, it's near the bottom. You can also install one of the Home Switcher apps and manage them from there.

Downgrading to a previous version of Sense would require flashing a different rom. If your device has never had anything other than Sense 3.0 then you won't have a Sense 1.0 or 2.1 rom. If the phone used to have an earlier version of Sense, then there will be roms available for it. If your stock rom is 3.0, then going to an earlier version may require going to an earlier version of Android as well. That depends on how the updates have come out.

All I'm saying is that it's worth a shot. I suggest ADW Ex, but if you don't want to pay for it without knowing if it's going to solve your problem, try the free ADW or any other launcher. If it works you can then look at other launchers. If it doesn't work and you prefer Sense, just uninstall the third party launcher or switch back to Sense.

I prefer ADW Ex over Sense as you have many more options. A lot of people like Go Launcher, but I didn't care for it. You might want to give it a shot. LauncherPro is kinda outdated and is missing features. The choice is really up to you, I just think that you might have better luck with a different launcher. Just know that you can't use the Sense widgets with anything other than Sense. If you miss the widgets, check out Android Pro Widgets (APW).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnicGeek:
I have stock Android 2.3.3 that came with Sense 2.1

I thought widgets are universal? You mean i will not be able to use widgets any longer should i ditch HTC Sense?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] humad:
Install GO EX LAUNCHER. Press HOME button from anywhere within the OS and it will ask you which launcher you want to go to. Select the one you want. You can also use task manager widget for Go EX LAUNCHER to clear RAM and sometimes shut down HTC SENSE LAUNCHER. HTC SENSE LAUNCHER reloads when you select it as the launcher after pressing home button...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnicGeek:
Memory Booster?

Will Memory Booster help?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
My Mac is not seeing the Kindle device and it is stuck at the FFF yellow triangle.

(update)

Now I have recovery options seen below. What is the best and easiest way to go back stock from here? I have downloaded the kindle fire update from Amazon.

So I took the update from amazon, renamed the bin to zip, and put it on the SD card. In recovery I hit update from SD card. Now it is stuck on the OEM kindle fire logo. Is this where I HAVE to have a factory cable?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
No, you need to use the mount function in recovery to mount your sdcard. When mounted it will show up as an external drive on your computer. Transfer a new rom and the latest version of firefirefire from your computer to your sdcard. FFF 1.4 now comes in a flashable "Flash.zip" that can be installed in recovery.

Read about the new FFF and how to use it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25598837

Make ABSOLUTELY SURE that you have done an md5check on FFF before installing in recovery.

Install a new rooted rom in recovery and if you need to, use the new FFF to change your bootmode to normal (fixes stuck at boot logo)

Then, read this guide in it's entirety: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you :), but how am I going to use recovery if I am stuck at the kindle fire OEM logo after hitting update in recovery as seen under the picture? The only way I can see the kindle is to mount breakdroid and do an ADB check, but it still doesn't mount the SD card.

I've been staring at this for 12 hours.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Okay it seems as there is a breakdown in communication here, so let's try to figure this out.

The OEM Kindle Fire logo that you see is the bootloader. The bootloader has several bootmodes to boot from. You want it to boot into normal bootmode (4000) but instead you're booting into fastboot (4002). When the new update tried to install itself it saw that you were using a modified system and caused the error. Installing the new FFF will fix your bootmode problem, but you still need a working rom to boot into (preferably a custom rom). If you like the stock rom, MoDaCo is a good alternative until there is enough information about the 6.3.1 update.

If you can't mount your sdcard in recovery you should still be able to boot into recovery and "adb push" a rom.zip and the FFF Flash.zip to your sdcard for flashing in recovery.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you very much for the info. This is pretty much where I am stuck as I do not know how to do what you described. Even as long as I have been here I still haven't been bothered with terminal commands on my mac until recently. New world for me. Gotta learn sometime.

I have tried every way possible to "boot in recovery" and nothing is helping. If I can just get it back stock I'll start from scratch, but I'd need a few instructions if you would mind saving my butt here and telling me how to do as you describe. :) I'm hung at the logo and the mac doesn't see the Kindle SD card so can I get maybe an A, B, C recovery explanation from you this once? :) I'm sure I'll return the favor one day.

I can't mount the SD, but I do have some power over the Kindle.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
With Mac it should be fairly easy (I'll try to make it as easy as possible).

First and foremost, turn off your device while I write up a tutorial so your battery doesn't die and leave you in a worse place than you are now.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thanks a bunch! it's plugged in and fully charged. It was at 75% when everything went bad and it had an orange light, now it has green so I believe it went ahead and charged to 100%. :)

At the moment this is all I seem to be able to do. Mostly limited to my lack of knowledge of command. (tried it other ways too, just not doing it right)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Find copies of the following files and place them on your desktop.

TWRP 2.1

FireFireFire 1.4 Flash.zip

fastboot

adb

Rename the openrecovery-twrp-blaze-2.1.1.img to twrp.img (just to make it easy) Make sure FireFireFire is named Flash.zip

Open a new terminal window and enter the following commands

cd desktop

...and because you are already in fastboot mode (4002)...

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery twrp.img

When you get a prompt that says "waiting for device" turn your Kindle on. You should see that the image was installed.

Now you have to change your bootmode to recovery

fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 5003

fastboot reboot

If the device doesn't reboot automatically, hold the power button until it shuts off then restart. The device should boot into recovery.

While in recovery you can only enter adb commands.

adb push Flash.zip /sdcard

Then use the same command to push whatever custom rom you want installed (not pure stock for now)

...when finished select install, and on the right-hand side of the screen select and install Flash.zip If you dont see the files you pushed to your Kindle, reboot and they should show up. That will install FireFireFire1.4

Use the same steps to install custom rom. Before installing custom roms, make sure you perform a "factory reset" (wipe data), wipe system, wipe cache, and wipe Dalvik cache.

Then reboot

Your Kindle Fire splash screen should now be blue. As soon as you see it for the first time press and hold the power button until it turns orange. There will be options on the bottom. Hold the power button for a second to cycle through the options. You want to change your bootmode to "normal". It will select automatically after a few moments. If the "normal" selection doesn't work try "reset bootmode"

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OMG You're lucky you didn't hard-brick your device with that.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you so much, it's not going past waiting for device.

Path to desktop

Video:

(the kindle logo is not actually oscillating, just appears that way)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xplRRqUgv78
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Keep trying it, sometimes it doesn't work right away. You could try entering the command with the device turned on to see if that works. Keep at it. It will work.

If after a few tries, it still doesn't work, make sure you are actually in fastboot:

fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4002

[Edit:] ignore

[Edit2:] It's hard to tell from the video but, is the Kindle Fire logo actually flashing? Nevermind, you already answered that.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you, I am actually getting waiting for device on that as well
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Okay hold on a second. How were you able to get adb to connect? What happens when you type:

adb devices

If it returns a string of numbers, then try:

adb shell idme bootmode 4002
adb reboot

...and that will put you in fastboot so you can enter fastboot commands
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Well I have been booting in Snow Leopard and when I do I get:

When I boot in Lion I get:

When I do that in Snow Leopard (the only OS I have been using for this) I get the same error any shell command gives me.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
That sucks...It looks like you messed up your shell somehow. If that's the case, you need a factory cable before you can go any further.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Well it's ok electronics is what I do. I can have one made up in less than ten minutes. What do I do once I make it?

(and THANK YOU!)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
You need the command for installing FFF1.4 with adb. I know most of it but I forgot which partition the bootloader is on. I'll look around to see if I can find it.

[Edit:] Nevermind, you need a shell for that as well.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you, I'll make the cable.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
The factory cable will force you into fastboot mode. You need it to flash recovery and firefirefire.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
OK so when I make this cable (I'm going to use a 1k resistor since that seems to be the recommendation) and plug it in, turn the kindle on, it will look the same, but be in fastboot mode, then from there I'll do whatever I need just let me know. :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
When you get it into fastboot mode start over from...

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

[Edit:] let me know if you succeded in installing twrp
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Hmmm. I may change the resistor and try again. There is a distinctive boot sequence seen when the kindle fires up without the jumped out cable versus with it.

Normally it boots bright, then flashes on and off and returns dimmer. With the cable it simply turns on bright and stays that way as if it only does one single thing.

The problem I have with that is that it is not recognized as an ADB device booting that way.

I guess I'll drop it a few hundred ohms and see what it does.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
You won't get it to recognize with adb because it's in fastboot mode. Try

fastboot devices

or

fastboot getvar product

And that "boot sequence" is normal in fastboot mode so you are on the right track.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Also, fastboot devices may not return a string so try to install TWRP anyway.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
The only thing I did was install TWRP so far, now what? I'd like to go back to stock and start over, or as close to it as possible right now.

I mounted the SD card and transferred flash.zip to the SD card.

(THANK YOU!)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
[Edit:] unnecessary
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
When I did the command it did the usual "waiting for device" and nothing else. I unplugged the cable, turned it off. When I rebooted it simply went back into twrp recovery where it was.

When I was powering off I chose power off, but was given 4 options.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Disregard my last post, apparently you posted yours just before mine. Anyhow, when you boot up, is your bootloader different?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
It just boots bright, then dark, then the twrp splash to recovery.

I can see flash.zip in the install menu
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
You may need to install the flash.zip again in twrp. Your bootloader should be blue now.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Did it and now it starts blue, then flashes and dims to red and hangs.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
In the meantime, you can download the Modaco rom and put it on your sdcard. It's a pre rooted version of the stock rom.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
As a matter of fact you can go ahead and flash the MoDaCo rom.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you, Is there a current link? I am finding many. (This one perhaps?) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1439916
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Wrong device
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21282484
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
ok downloading the one I put in my previous post (which has been edited). Got it, now what?

(Thank you again!) :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Once it's installed, in twrp, select reboot system.

When you see the Kindle Fire logo, press and hold the power button until it turns orange. You should see options towards the bottom for changing the bootmode. Use the power button to cycle through the selections and select normal boot. After a moment it will select automatically and hopefully reboot normally.

Also it may take a one second long press to cycle through the options.

If it doesn't boot normally, try again except select reset bootmode.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thank you! The download has stalled at 107mb of 192mb so I am unsure of when the server will resume. I'll report back when it does.

Once installed, then rebooted, this should boot and function as normal with a full operating system and be done, correct?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
...yes but you may have to use the bootloader to change the bootmode.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
OK it's complete now so I'll give it a whack and report back soon.

Thank you very much. You've been a huge help. :) Surely with how detailed this thread is it will serve to help all Mac users.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Did this below, rebooted, chose normal boot, stuck at red fire logo.

Tried twice, chose reset boot mode.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Reboot and select "reset bootmode" instead of normal.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
no change
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Before you installed the rom did you factory reset and wipe everything?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
mmmmmmmmmm I don't think I did. Snafu. I guess I do that now?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Yeah, factory reset, wipe system, wipe cache, wipe Dalvik and reinstall the rom.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
OK, did it. Installed rom, rebooted in normal mode.

Booted up! So barring anything unforeseen (it's only JUST booted) It looks like it is working. I'll update this post if needed after I mess with it for a few. :)

I also need to do some reading because I have no idea what the Modaco rom is.

Thanks again, you've been wonderful! :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Good, I'm glad you got it sorted out. You can install any rom you want now. Just download or push it to your sdcard, wipe, install and reboot.

Here's a list of all the Kindle Fire roms and other development stuffs:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25708021

And you should definitely read this when you get a chance:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23747567

...1st, 2nd and 3rd posts.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
Bravo great thread with all the pictures please do one for windows :-) :-) Im kidding but great thread only one thing missing I didn't hear mention of a backup of stock rom
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
One question I do have..... I am intolerant of things that don't work properly .......can't stand it. What ROM's (if any) aside of the one I am using now which seems great so far........ work properly for all intensive purposes? Anyone have ideas?

Thanks :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
I can give you an opinion but likes and dislikes are different for each user the list of options are here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1637130 some are more polished than others cm7 is nearest to fully functional highly stable some like barebones cm7. I preferred (aka standing on the shoulder of giants myself never had any issues. Presently I have flashed them all.The ics or cm9 builds are quickly coming around thanks to hashcodes kernel and developers dedication to there porting . So far the AOKP kf edition I have had the least amount of issues with. Kindle fire reloaded, gedeROM are very promising as well. Ultimately you will have to see what appeals to your taste, look for smoothness and stability and general functioning. There will be bugs read ops carefully on how to flash each one ,always make backups prior don't be afraid to ask questions. The ICS/CM9 builds have odd things about charging and shutting down try to make yourself aware of the quirks so you don't end up in a bind. Do thorough wipes before flashing. I do data/factory reset, cache ,dalvik and most the time system as well.Flash the build, flash gapps if required reboot and enjoy. Initial boots take some time so be patient. Check MD5 to make sure it matches the op before flashing to ensure you are starting with the correct file. I'm sure you were not looking for a novel but I'm just trying to help. Its a good idea to start with a full battery as well. Good luck happy flashing: D
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Actually, with Windows it would have been the same with the exception of those pesky drivers. <Damn you, Bill Gates!>

A backup probably would have been a good idea to mention. I generally don't use recovery backups so I didn't even think about it. I have all of my apps and sdcard on my computer and the cloud and it's always served me well for anything I've come across, but then again, I like having complete control over such things.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Thanks a bunch for all the info! :) My biggest issue that started all this was the screen going to the android and exclamation point when the Kindle was put to sleep so sleep/charge issues are a big one for me. Proper power control and reasonably stable would make me happy.

So far this Modaco has been great, albeit a little bland, but solid..... and that's a good place for me to be able to start from and have a safety net to go back to.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
Your welcome there are lots out there that are not bland they will be a brand new experience :D

If you would like any other suggestions feel free to pm me iPhonedownload I can give you some things to look for in your flash experiences:-)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
Many thanks. A site i visit (news) says flash 9 or greater is needed to view the video and that i have no flash plugin. Downloading adobe flash 11 didn't help. Is there a fix? :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
Are you still on madaco? Didn't know it had flash issues. Google flash browser 1.10.0 I believe it will fool the site into thinking your a desktop but I wonder cause flash should work fine.

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If you can't find the apk its a buck on the market or if you wish I can send it to you. That's flash browser sorry I was saying to search Google for it .:-) its quirky but it will even play hulu
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphonedownload:
well try to load a video at http://www.newschannel9.com/

if it forces you to mobile site, the classic link is at the bottom
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
It loads fine for me, but I'm running AOPK Milestone 5.

Give it a try. It's very solid and the Kindle Fire is officially supported by AOKP. I haven't had any major issues with it other than the "flaming" unicorn boot animation, but that can always be changed. Video works fine. Amazon VOD won't work (blame Amazon) and if you have to download a third party reader like Google Books or Kindle app if you want an e-reader.

Even with the minor issues that accompany ICS roms, I'm sure you'll prefer it over stock any day.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
Indeed I'm using AOKP Tryed others but keep goin back:D how do you change the boot animation Soup? I heard you find the one you want put it in data /local / then disable the native one
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Settings > Rom Control > General UI > Disable boot animation

You'll probably be called a jerk.

I must admit, that IS kinda funny.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
:D
[LG Optimus Me P350] Ron G:
Rotate bug fixed it will come with next OMFGB nightly
[LG Optimus Me P350] hesoyam27:
good job

thanks very good job now i'm lover of this rom
[LG Optimus Me P350] mardex80:
This is the best proyect for me. The speed and performance is fast, very fast. The others roms are normals, but this rom is incredible! Waiting for new update. Thxs Cips! With rotate fix and resize dials and another things, this rom will be the best for daily use.
[LG Optimus Me P350] Ron G:
thanks next update coming in some days
[LG Optimus Me P350] Orjakone:
Hello cips, it would be nice if you put what works and does not work in OMFGB.

Keep up the good work you are doing with the roms ;)
[LG Optimus Me P350] Ron G:
ohhh yes i will put but now i'm using mobile after 5 hours i will do this thanks
[LG Optimus Me P350] Ron G:
good news for OMFGB LOVER i manged to get god mode support for omfgb rom