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[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Not only would I need to update my build.prop for every new build (sure, this could be easily scripted and incorporated in the build), but I also would need to upload to an additional ota server.

I frankly just don't see the point or value. The update process is simple enough as is it in my opinion and doesn't take more than 10 minutes (that includes download and flash) assuming you have a decent internet connection. TWRP is simple enough to use, works 100%, and if you transfer the rom while in recovery the usb transfer is a lot faster as well.

There is no such thing as incremental updates ... as least not if you do full builds as I do. That means there is no way to reduce the size of the ROM.

And lastly ... I haven't done a full wipe since hashcode updated the kernel and firmware - and I've flashed a ton of builds since then (also many test builds I never uploaded) and haven't had any issues.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] JaViJeC:
Please implements goomanager update notices that no longer work
[Kindle Fire Android Development] grecky:
The flipboard grey pictures bug is still there in this (20121014) rom (maybe Facebook API error), and i found another bug: incorrect display sleep late, 2 minutes is 1 minute, 5 minutes is 2 minutes, etc.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] saulob:
I understand what you're saying, sorry to talk about it again. I was thinking about usability, easiness and time.

But, let's take a look of the total steps to install a new rom.

Today steps:

1) Go to the forum to check if there's a new version;

2) Download the file;

3) Transfer to Kindle;

4) Boot to recovery;

5) Wipe Cache/Dalvik

6) Install ROM

7) Install GAPPS (optional)

8) Reboot

OTA steps:

1) Get the automatically notification

2) Click button to download/install

3) Reboot

You said that there are two problems for you to implement the OTA solution:

1) build.prop

2) upload the same file for two servers

But, like you said too, the build.prob, could be easily scripted and incorporated in the build. So, the only problem would be the two uploads.

It this is the only real problem, I can do that, I can be responsible to upload for the OTA server.

I think that the gain would be great and certainly the vast majority of users would have less problems in updates, thus decreasing the amount of the same questions about upgrading (Should I do that? How can I update? I did something wrong). It will reduce these type of questions a lot.

Well, you're are the developer, you know what's best for you and the users. It's just my point of view.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Thanks. Confirmed ... I updated the OP with a warning note.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thelgow:
1: yea

2: yea

3: assuming you didnt do 1 and 2 on the kindle

4: yea

5: nope

6: yea

7: nope, since you already have it

7.5: now you Wipe Cache/Dalvik

8: reboot.

As for OTA, I've never been a fan.

Your assuming I have something running just to check for updates, which I'm not a fan of. Then you want it to automatically install to the Kindle. Sometimes I like a copy on my pc especially if something goes wrong, which OTA do often,a nd I have to wipe and reflash. Which means DL again on the pc. Let me know when you need to go potty so I can lower the lid for you and start balling up some paper.

Ota also doesn't give you info like the forums about if a build is having an issue or some kool things someone has found.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] pbailey212:
Or you can download goo manager and

1) download rom using goo manager

2) files you want to flash

3) check the box that says wipe dalvik and cache

4) confirm

Your device will automatically go to twrp flash the rom and wipe, and reboot when its done. What kind of a society is this, that people think its too much work to hit a couple buttons? I can't believe how many people complain about such an easy process as flashing a rom. Sorry rant over :)

sent from my Nokia 5110 using t9
[Kindle Fire Android Development] themoto:
Do we need the new Gapps 20121011
[Kindle Fire Android Development] JimCo06:
Wow....... if flashing a ROM is too much work for you, then don't do it. Twa_priv is ALLOWING us to use his ROMs out of kindness. He obviously puts a lot of work into them and he shouldn't be criticized because he isn't doing it the way someone else thinks he should. You should be thankful he is willing to do it at all. Remember the old saying "if you don't like how it is being done, do it yourself".
[Kindle Fire Android Development] scidon37:
Don't NEED. It includes newest play store build.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] moktadir:
I guess I was right to ignore all the OTA-related posts. Lmao.

twa, what would be the fastest way to recover from a bug that renders the UI unusable? Backup Data before changing settings?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Make a full backup every now and then :) That's what I do every few builds ... and if something happens I can always quickly restore the backup and then flash the latest build on top of it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
There are two with that date, one includes Picasa sync again, for those who want it.

http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-picasa-20121011-signed.zip

Yes, I downloaded via goo manager, and always flash rom, gapps, nexus7 patch and SuperSU at the same time. Takes f o r e v e r, or about 5 minutes. :D :good: :mischief:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
I like the fact that the latest play store finally allows you to remove apps from the all apps tab.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SpudsterZ:
Dude, I'm am SO all over that action! Thanks for the info!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thelgow:
What? I hope I can have it not list crap. I DONT want to update comicrack, nor will I ever.

Same with my old version 1 Aldiko Reader.

It seems to me devs for the Android are the only one that remove features every update.

Like Astro File Manager. You cant network samba anymore, resize crap, etc.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] smgulsby:
I really don't see how an OTA is such a significant bump. The process is simple enough. TWA pumps out updates constantly and flashing those is ridiculously simple. Just like the dev I haven't fully wiped since the last kernel update. If the process was more convoluted then perhaps.

If its not broken why fix it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thelgow:
Jeez, you can't multi select. At it for 20 mins and still removing crap.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ciespi:
Umm I download the ROM directly to the Kindle Fire the PC is completely out of the Picture. Wi-Fi my own little OTA in Home.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] entaled:
You can start multi-select with a long press.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] DMardroid:
Finally updated from 9/17 or somewhere around there.

All builds have been very stable and smooth

Didn't feel the need to update, but my KF started twitching for a flash fix :screwy:

So update 10/14 = :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bflobills:
I think if you long press one, then short press the others you want to delete it works as a batch.....
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobbaLouie:
I can batch-select but can't delete. Seems to delete 1 then return to the f*cking top of the list. How annoying.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
Awesome!!! Just did this and it worked like a charm.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] entaled:
After you've selected a bunch, use the delete button at the very top right.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Bassmanjames:
Zone 4 swipe issue

Not sure if it's needed but here is a logcat
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jaegorith:
Are you referring to the GooManager app? I installed it but couldn't find Twa_priv's Rom through it. It also asked if I wanted to install an Open Recovery script, but when I had it search for one it said it couldn't find one for this Rom. I had flashed the Nexus toggle utility, do I need to re- flash it so that the device appears as a Kindle Fire again?

Sent from my Kindle on Fire with Jellybean!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] themoto:
TWA_PRIV's Rom is here

Goomanager-browse all files-devs-loosethisskinn-otter cm10.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] scidon37:
As long as you have TWRP installed, you're good to use goomanager to flash. It won't find an Open Recovery Script for me either, but flashing works fine. I've used it with no problem with the build.prop as both a Kindle Fire & as a Nexus.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jw11ab:
Zite

Hi,

I have downloaded the alternate zip that should disguise my tablet as Galaxy Nexus. I see that my model is now set to Galaxy Nexus but I still can't see the application Zite in the play store. I have cleared the data. Any idea how i can solve it?

Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gg_99:
While it's always a good idea to validate the MD5 checksum of your download, it is especially so when downloading directly to the device. I've had a higher incidence of bad/incomplete downloads when going straight to the device than to my PC. I still download to the device but always make sure to validate the MD5.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] scidon37:
+1

Downloading via goomanager will automatically verify md5.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ithink2020:
Looks like there is a checker or Android. I'll have to give it a shot later.

MD5 Checker for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5mYWIubWQ1Il0.

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Sweet. Looks like I'm going to be checking out and installing GooManager tonight. :)

Matt
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gg_99:
ES File Explorer (among others, I assume) has built-in checksum features (MD5 and SHA-1). In the file properties there should be a button to show the checksum, and you can choose which variety you're interested in (typically MD5).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] thea mohamed-toorn:
THANKS TWA_PRIV.

Today updated the Rom really nice

but i don't know why i need to toggle the status bar every time

in settings i have always show menu button on.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Astrobrewer:
I've been downloading directly to kf. After i download i select the file from the notifications and verify that it unzips ok. I have had bad downloads before, but they would not unzip. So far if it unzips ok i have not had problems flashing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jfed:
Hey guys I would like to try this Rom out I am looking at the first screen and I see the downloads but there are a lot of them all together. Which one is the latest the top or the last one at the bottom. Sorry to ask I am still new on here.

Thanks

Joe
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
Top they are dated as well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] HeliosAI:
for some reason once i set all the gestures, i don't get touch input on the screen except for the gestures (have them set to swipe) and hitting the bottom right of the tablet bar to open quick settings. anything i might be doing wrong?

EDIT: Reboot also doesn't help. I've tried completely wiping and reinstalling too and setting the gestures in different ways and still get the same outcome.

EDIT2: Nevermind, just saw the new note on the OP!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gnexdude:
TWA_priv thanks a million for the update! Working really nice here :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] waffull:
As of 8am two days ago, play store was crashing every few mins. I tried flashing gapps again, but twrp just kept restarting. So I went to download an older version and found the two new files. Flashed both and everything is working well again.

I read there is a gmail app out there that has pinch capabilities. Going to see if i can find it to try it out.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] phantom9x:
I was wondering if anyone had tried modding the build.prop to nexus 7 and if so did it cause any problems? Does it get the HULU app working?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
You mean the one in the OP, the flashable zip that modifies the build.prop to the nexus 7? Yes, I have used it for a few months, every ROM flash.

Have not used HULU.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] phantom9x:
Actually The one in the OP is for Galaxy Nexus, not Nexus 7. And I have also been using that as well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] entaled:
I made a flashable zip to do this, I have no idea if it makes any difference for Hulu. You can try it.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14537688/change_to_nexus_7.zip

The OP flashable zip changes it to Galaxy Nexus, a phone, the Nexus 7 is a tablet.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
The Galaxy Nexus is a phone, really? Must be new, never heard of it. :D

(see my sig)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] phantom9x:
Thanks, I actually just did the same thing, sadly it didn't help with the latest hulu app :(

EDIT: I was having problems getting Google Now to work with this and the galaxy Nexus mod, So i had to make a minor tweak:

original:

#!/system/bin/sh

change_to_galaxy_nexus() {

cp /system/build.prop /system/build.prop.bak

cat /system/build.prop.bak | sed -e 's|^ro.product.model=.*|ro.product.model=Nexus 7|' | sed -e 's|^ro.product.brand=.*|ro.product.brand=google|' | sed -e 's|^ro.build.description=.*|ro.build.description=nakasi-user 4.1.1 JRO03D 402395 release-keys|' | sed -e 's|^ro.build.fingerprint=.*|ro.build.fingerprint=google/nakasi/grouper:4.1.1/JRO03D/402395:user/release-keys|' > /system/build.prop

}

change_to_galaxy_nexus

exit 0

changed:

#!/system/bin/sh

change_to_galaxy_nexus() {

cp /system/build.prop /system/build.prop.bak

cat /system/build.prop.bak | sed -e 's|^ro.product.model=.*|ro.product.model=Nexus 7|' | sed -e 's|^ro.product.brand=.*|ro.product.brand=google|' | sed -e 's|^ro.build.description=.*|ro.build.description=nakasi-user 4.1.2 JRO03D 402395 release-keys|' | sed -e 's|^ro.build.fingerprint=.*|ro.build.fingerprint=google/nakasi/grouper:4.1.2/JRO03D/402395:user/release-keys|' > /system/build.prop

}

change_to_galaxy_nexus

exit 0
[Kindle Fire Android Development] alancai:
any way to reduce battery consumption during sleep please? 25% in a day! wifi off, sleep. thank you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
You have a rogue app. Get Better Battery Stats to find what is holding wakelocks, and likely preventing deep sleep.

Galaxy Nexus / Tapatalk 2
[Kindle Fire Android Development] IrefulSoul:
Wow! I always assumed my Kindle was broken until I read this post.

Downloading Better Battery Stats... you know, as soon as I finish charging my Kindle again :good:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] serx7:
also, get CPUSpy, which will help you to confirm that Deep Sleep is being achieved and for what percentage of time compared to the other CPU states.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ciespi:
Use Solid Explorer to Validate MD5 Checksum directly on Kindle Fire.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
I've never had a corrupt download then again I use goomanager
[Kindle Fire Android Development] giorgio130:
Hi, I'm trying to install this on a Fire of a friend of mine. I'm having some problems since it's stuck in a boot loop... I'm attaching a logcat, seems like the file system is read-only?

This is the first custom rom put on it... I proceeded like this: rooted with burritoroot3, installed TWRP 2.3.1, and FFF bootloader 1.2.

What should I do? This is the case also with other roms I tried...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
In twrp, goto settings and choose "use rm -rf". There is a problem with how twrp wipes.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] giorgio130:
Thank you for your reply, however doing that now doesn't change anything. Have I borked my partitions? Should installing again FFF solve it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dadeo1111:
The latest FFF - 1.4a - is better as it allows you to use your power button to escape bootloader boot-loops, which could be what you are having.

Also, I've read there are issues with twrp 2.3.xx. I'd try twrp 2.2.2.x as that's what I use with none of the problems you describe.

Just checked and TWRP 2.3 may have been fixed - use at your own risk - but I'd definitely switch to FFF 1.4a

The Pooch has good tips and links here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1923010
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Nightly Suicide:
I m having an issue with the last two updates. The drawer screen is no longer full screen, the screen is about half size.

Sent from my Kindle Fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] giorgio130:
Solved it - I found this line on dmesg:

ext4_init_inode_table:1288: comm ext4lazyinit: Something is wrong with group 0

related to mmcblk0p10, and then something about being mounted read-only. So I zeroed out the first part with:

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 bs=1024 count=10

reflashed recovery, formatted everything and reinstalled the rom ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Badgerino:
To use the default launcher in 4.1.2 do we just uninstall Trebuchet?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Trebuchet is the default and only launcher that comes with this rom.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SpudsterZ:
Speaking of trebuchet, it FCs for me in portrait (forced) tablet mode when going to All Apps. No problems in landscape or previous builds.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] JDMpire:
I was wondering if there was any updates to that launcher. I have to check what version I'm running now, I'll check tomorrow and post it up. If there is any update, can you flash over it while running the launcher or does that have to be done, say using a different method like pushing it over ADB from the desktop?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dadeo1111:
Glad to hear it.

Curious if you switched to FFF 1.4a or are still using the old one and if you got your 2.3 twrp to work for you.

(Considering my avatar is Dev Null, I should have been more helpful. ;) )

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Launcher is just another .apk - install and apply default permissions like you would for any app you want to be the default. Download and install the launcher you want to use from the play store, hit the home button and select it and set as default.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Badgerino:
Duh, I was totally thinking of an AOSP ROM now that the default will go to landscape mode. No idea why I was thinking that was your ROM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nonchalant rage:
I seem to be having the WiFi not coming back after sleep issue on 1017 even after a full wipe. Turning WiFi off and back on always works though.

Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] chris_m128:
go to your settings, wifi settings, advanced, wifi always on?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nonchalant rage:
yea i just increased the idle timeout
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Leraeniesh:
Is it possible to get auto updates from GooManager with this ROM?

Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] MrBrady:
Is the new 4.1.2 Gapps package compatible with this? The only reason I ask is because I wiped everything and installed the 20121017 build (MD5 matched), and the 4.1.2 gapps package. But I can't get my KF to boot. It just sits at the spinning Cyanogenmod Boot Animation.

BTW: installed using TWRP 2.3.1.1
[Kindle Fire Android Development] covergeek:
I,m using both as I writebthis
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
That's probably the reason. I would stick with TWRP 2.2.2.1 until all 2.3.x issues are sorted out.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
In advanced settings of twrp, select "use rm -rf" to correct a formatting problem. This is the cause of the issue.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] alancai:
the strange thing is the nexus 7 got essentially the same apps as the kindle fire. both running 4.1.2, but found the battery life of the kindle fire is quite terrible when compared with nexus 7. could try wiping all user data to see if the plain vanilla kindle fire show any difference.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
I can use my kindle 8 hrs straight before needing recharging
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Well I'm back. I replaced my kindle fire on warranty and tried sticking with MoDaCo but couldn't stand it. Now however I have to ask - don't any of you developers ever read?!!!! Didn't ANYONE buy a kindle to read with? I so wish I could use the stock reader. :(

I'm wondering what the stock reader on the kindle HD is like? If it's nice can it be extracted to run on this ROM?

Sent from my Kindle Fire masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus
[Kindle Fire Android Development] powerpoint45:
I use the amazon kindle app
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Do you mean the android app? Totally different and inferior to the stock app. If you are using the stock kindle reading app on jellybean can you please post how you got it to work?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
He meant the android app I believe
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nonchalant rage:
i use aldiko, im sure theres a few other readers.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
I don't use any lol my wife does
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
There are plenty. They are all inferior to the stock kindle reading app, especially for dmr protected Amazon content. Not being a developer (yet) I can't fathom why the stock app is permanently unavailable. I'm hoping someone will extract the fire hd reader for jellybean. Of course I haven't seen it yet. They may have ruined it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
Just download the stock KF2 or KF-HD software from here or here. Then open the .bin file in 7Zip (or similar) and extract the apk.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Ok I did that but it doesn't run. Do I need to copy it somewhere instead of "install"?

UPDATE: I tried hand copying it from system/app to data/app with no luck. Maybe it didn't extract properly on my pc? Extract was a menu option during the copy but just gave me a parse error. Hoping for another suggestion. :)

Sent from my Kindle Fire masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
What doesn't work? I was suggesting you extract the reader app from the .bin file, copy the apk to your KF and install it (using a file manager). I didn't try it so I have no idea if it works or not.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] leswgnr:
While I haven't tried this, and previously thought that you need the stock launcher for the original reader app to work, this post might help. Let us know if it works.

Additionally, other posts remind that you need to uninstall the Amazon android reader if installed from the market.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Once extracted and installed the reader doesn't work (unfortunately kindle has stopped). So square one. Thanks anyway! :)

Sent from my original Kindle Fire m masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus

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It didn't but thanks.

Sent from my original Kindle Fire m masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
As I remember, and it has been over a year, so I may not remember correctly, attempts to get the stock Amazon e-reader to run failed. It was found that the reader needs files (libraries, I believe) that are only in the highly modified Amazon OS and / or the Amazon Kindle Fire launcher.

If you want the stock Amazon Book Reader, you have to run the stock Amazon Kindle OS. It will not run with an android OS, since it is designed to run on the modified Amazon Fire OS.

XDA searches (there are plenty more, with answers you will not like):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414383

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1501281

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1681363
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sharonbw:
Thank you. I'm just glad to have an answer! I mostly found nothing in my searches except indifference. So glad to know somebody tried.

My next step is to decide whether to dual boot. I'm thinking it might be a fun challenge anyway and then I'd have my reader.

Sent from my original Kindle Fire masquerading as a Galaxy Nexus