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[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Travelling this week ... but sbrady committed a gestures related trebuchet fix, which hopefully addresses this problem. So the next build should have this fix.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thibor69:
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You flashed this ROM and don't know how to flash a *.zip file ? I am a bit confused as to your question so I am sorry if I sound rude. In the OP there is a link for the file you need. Here look ....

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...SNIP

Optional: Disguise your Kindle Fire as a Galaxy Nexus to see more apps on the Play Store:

This flashable zip (Alternate download) will modify and set the following build properties as follows:

ro.product.model=Galaxy Nexus

ro.product.brand=google

ro.build.description=takju-user 4.1 JRN84D 392829 release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=google/takju/maguro:4.1/JRN84D/392829:user/release-keys

If you want to revert to the KF build props you need to flash the ROM again (no wipe required).

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Just put the zip file in the root of your fire then boot to TWRP and flash the zip. Now all requests to your kindle asking what it is, will get a reply saying "I am a Galaxy Nexus !" .... :)

Good luck
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Theguru1:
Hi all,

Just a quick question do we have to do a complete wipe with each build?? is there no upgrade path??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] grecky:
To evoke this bug when using Flipboard and Gallery App is the following:

1. Flipboard App: Login with your Facebook or Twitter account, start flipping images and you will see that preview images are grey but if you open them they become normal. In general this failure appears when you push the refresh button, you can see it in a small square mostly logging in with Facebook.

2. Gallery App: Failure appears when I try to download an image using Facebook web or Facebook mobile (Facebook Mobile → option: open image in full size). When download complete you will see that its preview image is grey in Gallery App, sometimes in normal mode, too.

With the help of alternative ROMs mentioned above this failure doesn’t appear. Please correct it or inform me how I can correct it by myself.

Thanks a lot.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] grecky:
Pictures:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
I only wipe cache and dalvik when upgrading. If I run into an odd issue, then I do a full wipe. Odd means something not working that did work previously. Naturally, if I load a different ROM, I wipe everything.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fendee1:
Facebook also seems not loading on flipboad, I have a lot of feeds. flip threw all of them see hundreds of fotos but Facebook has some the greys also. Even my cm7 phone. May be the fbook API doesn't cache. Will gonna do a fresh wipe and see.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StarkCity:
Just curious, but have you flashed the Nexus build prop zip in OP?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StarkCity:
This has been sitting for almost two days w/ light use. No deep sleep, no WiFi disconnect..... not bad at all.....
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ontwowheels:
Glad I am not the only one. I had to revert back to the 0923 version, no DSOD.

I believe in the 0928 and 0929 versions yes.

I have the same issue...will try the build.prop zip fix...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] imtoomuch:
Folders aren't working on the homescreens or in the dock.

Dragging an icon on top of another icon on the homescreen just forces the other icon out of the way. Dragging an icon onto one in the dock gives various random results.

Is anybody else experiencing this?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
THANK YOU!!!

I want to thank everyone involved in making this ROM happen and all the posters that offered advice! This evening I took the leap to Root and Flash the ROM. So far everything is working and I don't for see going back to stock in the near future!

Thanks again!

Matt
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
This fixes the Facebook issue?

I don't want to affect my ability to see and download apps/books/etc on Amazon. Would I need to reregister the device? I've been hesitant to do this for that reason but the Facebook thing is very irritating.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] 85gallon:
I know someone already answered your question but..........you could always read the first post in this thread if you forget the answer in the future!

Sent from my Kindle Fire running CM10 Jelly Bean
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shuvabrata:
Is there a build prop zip to make it behave like a Nexus 7 and not a Galaxy Nexus? Please point me to the right place.

regards,

Nandi
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Alessioromatm:
is possible that my kindle has turned on by itself? or I forgot to turn it off?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
No

Yes

-sent via Kindroid Jelly Fire Bean JB 4.1.1
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Alessioromatm:
why using any launcher in landscape mode the app label on desktop doesn't show?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] :
So, after reading through this thread, am I safe to assume that 923 or 920 would be the best builds to use as a daily driver for now?

I'm finally making the switch from gederom, and only because of the charging fix in the new kernel, so I'm looking for something as solid for day to day use.

Thanks for any replies :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bflobills:
I am on the latest build (0929) and its rock solid for me in daily use...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] themoto:
+1
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thelgow:
The moment twa_priv puts up a new build, I'm on it. All has been fine thus far.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StarkCity:
The latest build is my daily also.

Sent from my Beast™
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moktadir:
Edit: My dumb self confused the name of the app with another app that I got at the same time, sorry :/

Yeah, I'll have to report a DSoD. I think it happens when I leave a heavy app running (Browser, game, etc.)

Awesome! build.prop Editor actually worked! Used to change from "Galaxy Nexus" to "Galaxy SIII" (Reboot after) ;D

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[Kindle Fire Android Development] StarkCity:
No, I signed right into them. They work fine. And yes this resolved my Facebook glitches.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] powerpoint45:
Just got SOD.I tried to get a logcat but it just hanged when i typed adb logcat
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StarkCity:
Horrible, after how long being on the build? A week?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moktadir:
Interesting...Flash Player is invisible to the Nexus 7 on Play.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobbaLouie:
As I recall it's never been officially available for JB?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] StarkCity:
Correct, you need to side load it. Its always been incompatible in JB.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moktadir:
I mean, it shows up when my device is shown as a KF
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ibleo02:
I have also been using the latest build as my daily driver without any major problems . I did use the build.prop zip to correct FB and I had the DSoD happen only once but that was only after installing the latest build. I guess the ROM just needed a little time to get settled in. Thanks for the great job!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] waffull:
That's BC the KF uses older versions, GB and the new ones use ics. Flash will not be supported in jb. See steve jobs illness really was transmitted to others before he finally bit the bullet :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Follow up: flashing the name change fixed the Facebook problem (isn't that weird?) But I did have to re-register my device as a "not kindle" android and I lost all my downloads. The links to them anyway - they'd have to be on my device. Any easy way to tell the kindle reader apply where they are? Along the same lines, any way to read all my kindle books in the Nook apply?

I realize these questions don't belong in this thread but they are followup to the facebook issue in this ROM. Feel free to move me elsewhere if that is appropriate. :)

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APP not apply lol
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Sblood86:
I knew I had the answer to this but I had to find it; straight from my ancient cm7 thread :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thelgow:
There must be a good story behind that hate he had, that let him transcend to the world of the undead to haunt others into following his way.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moktadir:
Actually, regarding Flash Player, it's mainly cuz there are too many devices out there for Adobe to constantly provide compatibility while updating simultaneously, so they decided to work on HTML5 and quit Player instead.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shuvabrata:
Looking to install a streaming TV app for sports.

Has anyone used on this ROM? I am unable to make it work. I have installed flash player as well but hasn't helped. Please advise.

regards,

Nandi
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Alessioromatm:
tablet UI and toggle status bar (fullscreen) don't work correctly,i'm forced to use phone UI :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobbaLouie:
Tablet UI only worked after a reboot for me. You did reboot didn't you?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
I have been using tablet user interface since the beginning of this ROM, through all updates. No problems. Perhaps you could specify what is not working?

Also, with Apex launcher, I toggle the tray and use swipe for the status bar, no issues.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Bassmanjames:
Set to tablet mode and Change the following:

Settings> system> status bar

Uncheck full screen mode

Set status bar time out to 0

This should allow you to toggle the status bar manually in tablet mode
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Alessioromatm:
using tablet UI if I choose toggle status bar,the status bar doesn't hide completely but it is shown half without buttons,simply a black line (approximately 5 mm of thickness) and in app drawer the labels of apps are shown cutted off
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Guitarman:
I switched to this ROM coming from CM9 Energy and I'm very pleased with the performance. The battery life is not too bad either when compared to the stock Amazon experience. I tried the AOKP CM10 and it lacked what this ROM had. I do have one question though....I know you have to flash Gapps but the only app out of those I actually use is the Playstore. I remember messing around with the Amazon stock and I only had to flash the market .apk and the Google Services Framework to enable usage of the market. How would I go about doing the same concept on JB to just have the Playstore installed and usable? I know there are quite a few additions to JB and it's more complex than GB, that's why I'm asking.....
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thelgow:
Not sure if I'm remembering incorrectly but the Gapps is just the Playstore and the framework because I still had to download gmail, youtube, Maps, etc.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] waffull:
using Nova launcher i get that black line also in both landscape and portrait mode once i start toggling the status bar. And the dock icons partially cover it. If only the dock would move to the right, the way it's supposed to in lanscape mode when using force tablet ui. Without using forced, it works properly, but I lose the drawer and settings icons in the upper right hand corner.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Thanks for clarifying. I have seen the app titles cut off, but I changed the spacing and it corrected. I turn titles off on my home screens and in the dock, so I never noticed. I use Apex launcher, and the launcher may affect what you experience. I use the toggle for the dock, but edge swipe for the status bar. Here is the result with everything hidden.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Guitarman:
NM lol......I just copied the 3 required .apk's and placed them into system/app
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jayman350:
That is one of the reasons I keep coming back to this rom is the ability to use the watch espn app, works perfectly for me watching college football :D

What app are you going to be using? I'm always looking for new options
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Love the clock/calendar/battery. Is that in the launcher?

sent from my original Kindle Fire masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus
[Kindle Fire Android Development] waffull:
Btn2go also works well.

Go Blue!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] unikorn74:
Install "One More Clock" app from Market.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
That is "One More Clock" widget found in the store. It is not part of Apex.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shuvabrata:
Guys,

I am looking to watch soccer from streaming feeds like http://livetv.ru/en/

Any idea? Working app?

regards,

Nandi
[Kindle Fire Android Development] pbailey212:
I can get thefrontrow.EU to work with boat browser. It streams all soccer and NFL games.

sent from my Nokia 5110 using t9
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lebmb:
hey guys, does anyone notice gray text in the browser? it looks fine (black) when loading but after a page (like this thread for example) is done loading, it goes all gray and it's hard to read.

factory reset didn't change anything, and it's been like that over the past 4 or 5 updates.

thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shuvabrata:
Only with boat browser? The site is not opening either
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Badgerino:
Anyone know what build prop change might be necessary to download Real Widget from the Play Store? Galaxy Nexus doesn't work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shuvabrata:
Reinstalled Flash ... www.thefirstrow.eu is also working on Chrome now.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moktadir:
Just mess around with different models.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] daBayrus:
May I know the 3 required .apk's? Thanks.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
I just wanted to provide a quick update.

I flashed this ROM (20120929-2028-Linaro) with current gapps (20120726) four days ago and have been loving it! Before that I was running stock. I did try side loading Go Launcher. It was okay, but still wanted a true tablet experience. So, AFTER I read up on the Rooting, Flashing and recovery processes, I started to look at each ROM out there. From what I saw (I suggest you do you own comparison), this is the one I liked best and felt most comfortable with.

THANK YOU twa_priv!!! You Friggin' ROCK!!!

Here are some notes on what I have seen so far with this ROM. I've also addressed some of the past issues I've seen in this thread. If you would like me to test something, let me know. I will test and update this list. Or if you have tested something, I can just add an update to this list.

Preformance:

My Kindle fire seems to run a lot faster and smoother than it ever did Stock.

Screen:

I also think the screen (pics and video) looks so much better. Runs Netflix and BTN2Go flawlessly!

Volume Control:

I also want to thank loughary for suggesting the "Volume Control" app. Since the Fire dose not have volume buttons, this has come in real handy! Before installing this, having to go into setting each time I wanted to adjust the volume was getting on my nerves.

UPDATE: I uninstalled the "Volume Control" app. I had to keep enabling it. If anyone one has another suggestion, please let me know!!!

Google Play, Gmail, Calendar:

All work perfectly

Calculator:

Haven't seen any issues.

Chrome:

Has been working perfectly - better than on my A500 ICS (where it sometimes crashes).

Image Issues:

I have noticed the issue if I downloaded the images from Shutterfly or Facebook. When I open them, they appear for a split second, then turn into grey boxes... If I transfer the images over via USB, I don't have any issues. They only time I download an image is to set it as my wallpaper, so this is not a big deal for me.

Deep Sleep of Death:

I personally have not seen this issue, yet. I have, however, noticed that some times I will press the power button to wake up the fire and it does not work the first time. But when that happens, I may not be fully pressing the button in all the way. Not fully sure, but there is my update on that.

Battery Life & Charging:

Seems to be about the same as Stock. I've not seen any charging issues and the Charging indicator works!

Disguise your Kindle Fire as a Galaxy Nexus:

NOTE: I have not done this, as I have not had the need to as of yet.

Facebook:

I've been using Friendcaster without any issues. Prefer it over Facebook's app.

Pandora:

Works great!

UPDATE YouTube:

Confirmed not working in forced tablet view per: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32282454&postcount=2476

UPDATE Folders:

Works in home screen and in the dock

UPDATE Tablet UI

Has been working for me.

My main goal of this post is to let anyone looking at this ROM know my experience has been. If you are using or thinking about using this ROM, I hope you find this helpful. If this has helped you, please hit the Thanks button. ;)

Matt
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
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[Kindle Fire Android Development] smgulsby:
Any news of an update?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Are.Two:
On the last page, twa said he was travelling for a week. I'm sure we'll get an update shortly after he gets back.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Yep, still on the road. Next update will probably be Friday or Saturday....
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ifyouwant:
Can you add new hascode kernel to your cm9 rom, I like your cm9 rom, it's fast and stable, but there is still bug about charging. Can you fix it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ma678:
Sleep to death has happened to my kf since the latest rom; however, it has never happened to me before.

I'm looking for the upgrade.

Thanks.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
Do a full wipe and reflash it`s just from flashing dirty. It has been a very long time since I have seen anything that even slightly resembles an SOD.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ontwowheels:
I had to drop back to the 0923 ROM because of the SOD.

full as in system and data?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
I have experienced odd problems from time to time. By odd, I mean something not listed by a dev or software publisher. When I do, I wipe cache, delvik, system, and data, and then flash the ROM. This has always resolved any oddities, other than known issues. I have even done this procedure with a back up, and resolved any WiFi, program crashes, or sod.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Really??! I would swear I've had it every iteration and I've even wiped my card (ok I wasn't thinking) as well as system and caches.

Especially (but not always) when my kindle's been asleep for a while it won't wake up. I have to hold the power button until it (presumably) shuts off and then turn it back on.

What else can I do to prevent??

sent from my original Kindle Fire masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus
[Kindle Fire Android Development] pbailey212:
Try turning up your minimum clock speed and use interactive governer.

sent from my Nokia 5110 using t9
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Guitarman:
I will second that request :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Trafford Devil:
Guys, twa_priv already said he'll update his CM9 rom once Hashcode updates his ICS repos with the new kernel.

We're all just waiting on Hash right now, I think he's still working on some audio and backlight fixes though.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Leraeniesh:
Does anyone know of CM10 themes that work with this ROM?

Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
I use the eye candy installer. It is designed for this rom. It contains several choices in status bar icons, as well as some inverted apps.

Find it in Themes and Apps.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Thanks but I tried that and still got SoD. :( I guess I'll do another wipe and re-flash.

sent from my original Kindle Fire masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
Try doing an order specific wipe. Wipe factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe system. Flash rom, flash gapps, reboot then system if prompted.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Done. I also turned up min clock (300 to 600).

As I was re-setting up - accounts, backup - I had some stability issue. Don't know what that was about but seems ok now.

I'll post again if SoD reoccurs.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
I usually go a few reboots before I take anything very serious.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Unfortunately I've suffered SoD every update since 20120917. I've done clean installs and reinstalled and it still happens. Fortunately it always recovers (knock on wood) and I've had few other issues. All in all it's well worth it to me for the tablet UI, smoothness of operation, layout, settings, etc, etc that really suit me. :) Thanks twa_priv (and hashcode)!!!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] daBayrus:
I started using this ROM since August and tested almost all builds but Wind-up Knight always crashes when run. I tried flashing other ROMS and the app runs fine on Jandycane..

:p
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Oh that reminds me. My Medco (prescription drugs) apparently is not working on this ROM. What is the best way to get help w/ this?

I did a search and only saw one reference to the app and it was regarding a Verizon specific problem (I have att).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] thea mohamed-toorn:
theme's on this rom are working

Yes it works i'm on cobalt theme (playstore)

and many other theme's are working but i like this one the most.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
Made some updates to the working test list for 20120929-2028-Linaro, located here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32531954&postcount=2548​

Matt
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jaegorith:
Same here with Volume Control app. I switched to "Volume in Notification" that puts Mute, Down and Up buttons in the notification area. I also changed Settings-Launcher-Gestures so that Double Tap expands status notifications.

How did you get folders to work without a custom launcher? Sounds like you tried Go Launcher but decided against it for this Rom? With Trebuchet, whenever I drag an icon near another, it moves out of the way.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jamminjon82:
With trebuchet can't you long press and click add folder? I used apex which allows for app dragging to create folders
[Kindle Fire Android Development] TyanColte:
I am absolutely loving this rom on my KF it is smooth as butter and everything works there are a couple of things i would like to see very soon though.

1. Volume control in the pulldown menu. I know it can be done, it just needs to get done.

2. MIC SUPPORT!!!! This is a big one, i absolutely know for a fact that certain TRRS headphone/mic combos will work with the KF (Tried on my GF's Stock KF and works flawlessly.) especially these earbuds here work just fine with the kindle fire stock using voice recording and changing apps.

PLEASE add support for this, I know it's just a driver addition away but i can't use my amazingly modified kindle fire to it's full potential (Specifically google now) without some kind of microphone support. This is a huge deal and i'm sure you would get so many thanks if it were to be added.

Thanks again.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jaegorith:
No, I can choose a wallpaper by doing a long press on the home screen.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
I'll have to give this a shot.

While I was running stock, I tried Go Launcher. It worked, but always seemed to have hiccups.

When I tested it (in Trebuchet), I think I dragged and held the icon over the other one for a second or so. Then it created the folder. I'll test it again tonight to be sure that is what I did. At first, I was having the same thing happen as you, but then I noticed if I waited a moment, it would then create the folder.

If you can test before this evening, let me know! :) If not, I'll test and update you tonight.

Matt