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[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Better flash newest gapps, if You are not using all google cra... stuff ;) i prefer You minimal gapps from BaNkS ( type in google: banks gapps) and no, reflashing Rom isnt necesary.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
What if the current gapps is a full package one? If i flash with minimal gapps, will some of the gapps wil be removed and only app with the minimal gapps remain?

Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Well, if You flash minimal over full gapps, then some of the old google app and libs, probably stay at system.

In my opinion, if You coming from full gapps to minimal, better do a full wipe, then flash minimal gapps.

btw, sorry for my poor english ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Running the latest update of this ROM, I recently left my kindle unused for 5 days. I picked it up and the battery was at 15%. Does that sound normal? I do not shut down networking when I lay it down. I am wondering because I read in another thread that someone got 11 days unused, which I have never gotten from any device- tablet, smart phone, anything.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Roger W:
It's possible - in the best case, I can get 20-30 days unused from this tablet! (and I don't mean turned-off, I mean simply asleep)

I'm not knowledgeable enough about Android to give deep troubleshooting info, but the only setting I know is required is under advanced WiFi, to turn off wifi when asleep. Other than that, I avoid certain apps that take a wakelock and prevent deep sleep. One example was a weather app that I otherwise liked, but uninstalled for this reason (either yahoo weather or weather channel, I think). The battery settings page usually shows good enough info for me to know what's the problem, I haven't installed BetterBatteryStats or anything.

I use the device too often these days to have a really good estimate of how long it lasts on standby, but I extrapolate after a day or two away and it looks like it's still on pace to give me the 20-30 days that I've actually seen it get when I've come back from a vacation.

Oddly, I was able to get that once on stock "Kindle OS" when the device was brand new, then something I installed or they updated broke deep sleep. Then I eventually got it back in the CM builds, and it's been working well ever since. I'm on the current build from this thread.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Hmm... It is not spending a great deal of time in deep sleep. The only running app that has all the usage is Android System, which I would expect. I will have to nose around. Thanks for the response.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
I suggest to turn off auto sync if you want better battery life.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Youngtusk:
Hello Fine Folks,

I'm currently running CM11. Although I love the customization and aesthetics, the thing runs too damn slow. I assumed KitKat would make it perform faster but it doesn't seem to have that effect. Anyone else feel the same way? maybe it's worth it to reinstall...?

Otherwise, is there a ROM out there that helps give my old Kindle Fire 1st Gen a little more juice?

Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
Is it up to date version? There's a fix on the last update that significantly make it faster. Are you running CM11 official or SGT7 version?

Kitkat still using dalvik, from what I read, ART is the one that will make it run faster on low RAM device, compare to prior version. while ART is available, but it still not fully working (or supported).

Cmiiw
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Youngtusk:
I'm using the CM11 official I think. Is STG7 faster?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
well, I dont know about CM11, but SGT7's good enough for me.

this is SGT7's thread btw. If you want more support about your problem with CM11, you should post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591850.

I suggest you update your ROM to the latest version if you havent. read this about "trim fix"
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Just a follow up on my previous post, allowing networking to shut off during sleep did the trick. Now, after 4 days of no use, my kindle is still at 90% battery! which is comparable to a month of battery with no use.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
Advanced setting on WiFi? Turn off WiFi on sleep? Or use an app to do that?

Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
System settings-> advanced-> Keep WiFi on during sleep-> never

No need to use any apps.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Youngtusk:
I flashed SGT7 last night and I already notice a considerable difference in speed when opening apps and response time.

Thanks so much! The difference is so great. Feels like a new tablet =)

Thanks guys.:good:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
I figure it's time for me to upgrade from the last JB to KK. However, it feels like a royal pain in my rumpus.

Do I need to find v2.6.3.1 of TWRP, or will the latest v2.7.0.1 work?

Either way, do I need Otter or Blaze? I installed TWRP Manager from the Play Store, and it claims my device name is Otter, but the version I downloaded way back when JB 4.1.x was the newest version is Blaze.

I'm so confused.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] :
Otter and blaze both will work and you can use the latest twrp
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Very nice. Thank you! I'll just let the TWRP Manager do its thing, then, to upgrade it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
20140417. Thank you twa_priv for keeping this ROM updated. I really appreciate your work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Oddly, the TWRP manager app didn't upgrade TWRP, even though it said it did. I manged to find a flashable version of it, and that worked.

Upgraded, rebooted into the OS, started changing settings, and then remembered I need to flash the newest GAPS. Ooops! :P
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
Upgraded, what's new?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
Are you asking me? =)

See the change log of the ROM, review the recent changes in the official cm11 developers site... Try it for yourself at last... =)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
yap. was on lazy mode, I did see official cm11 thread and change log of this ROM before, but no details.

found this website with more detailed changelog.

I just wish I understand those description :laugh:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
=)

As I understand if there are no new major features listed in the change log then you can expect some bug fixes and hopefully some minor features not worth mentioning. Anyway you can always expect something better than before (it doesn't mean it will certainly be =) ).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Hmm.. this ROM crashes all the time for me. I think I'm going to have to wipe the KF and start again. I guess it didn't like something when I upgraded from the 09/03/2013 JB version of the ROM.

Ah well. I like it enough to make it worth starting over, though I do miss the phablet UI option. Why did you remove this, Google? :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
I have constant soft reboots also. I think something is wrong with the latest version because I haven't seen such crashes on the previous rom version. Considering whether to go back or wait until the next cm update... Any advice would be welcome.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hutson23:
Sounds like you need to

do full wipe and test it again..

The reboots should stop...

Can't be sure until you try..
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
I have been dirty flashing this rom for the last 5 builds. I had issues with the February build, but a fresh download corrected that. I have found goo to be problematic, stopped using goo. The rom is fine.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] hutson23:
Maybe so..but if you are have problems and you dirty flashed...

Reflashing the Rom

or doing a full wipe

is the first place to start..
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
I guess it no longer matters for me. It seems that my Kindle Fire has died. It won't charge any more. Ah well.

It was good while it lasted! Thanks for all the work, twa_priv!

Or maybe not...

The battery hit 0 last night, and just because, I plugged it in. Now it says CHARGING LOW BATTERY PLEASE WAIT... on the screen when I press the power button.

However, the LED in the power button isn't lighting up, like it usually does when it charges...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] VTCruzer:
Try wiggling it! That's what I have to do. Sometimes, I even have to get really aggressive though :p Don't give up on it yet!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
You might find this helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxFs54Wxt5o
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
It's been over 4 hours, and it still gives me that message...

I tried that, and it seems I have to have the USB cable I'm using in juuuust the right place. The LED on the power button is now the Mostly Dead Battery Dark Orange. Hooray!

It's weird. The USB cable (got it directly from Amazon, it's their specific one of the Kindle Fire) is suddenly loose, and fell right out while I was wiggling it. But the wall charger that came with the Kindle doesn't like to go in...

I don't really feel like opening it up and replacing things, but maybe I'll change my mind. Thanks for that link. I'll keep it handy!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwoRNLeaDejZ:
Just curious if anyone can shed some light on this. Don't get me wrong, battery life is phenomenal, but why is bluetooth using 81% of my battery??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] VTCruzer:
Maybe a different micro-usb cable?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
I never use original charger. in fact, as far as i remember, I didnt get the charger when I get the kindle. probably my aunt forgot to bring it when she give it to me. been using several different charger : samsung micro usb charger, blackberry charger, nokia bluetooth charger, htc desire vc charger, kindle ebook reader charger, all without problem.

I use random micro usb cable for data (rooting), etc. I think its blackberry's.

There're "teeth" (dont know what it called, see screenshot), that hold the micro usb, probably it's broken, causing your cable doesnt hold and wiggle loose.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] athlonxp2300:
I've had to resolder several times. Poor design. Last time I added epoxy along the edge to strengthen it. If it breaks again I will probably turn it into parts.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] toolsoldier:
Im having problems with this ROM, Wipe Everything, install ROM, & go ok on settings up to Language etc, but after that, i have WIFI problems and when i reboot is just hangs on Cyanogenmod boot screen & i have wiped and flashed 2 times now...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
OtterX build

All thanks and credits go to Hashcode.

Do NOT flash this otterx build if you did not follow Hashcode's instructions below!

Download

Goo.im

Installation

Please follow Hashcode's instructions here regarding:

- OtterX Bootloader

- TWRP for OtterX

- OtterX partition layout

- Wipe partitions

- Use adb to download and push rom and gapps.

adb push cm-11-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-otterx-sgt7.zip /sdcard/cm-11-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-otterx-sgt7.zip

adb push gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip /sdcard/gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip

Then flash as usual.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashcode:
Awesome work [MENTION=3638028]twa_priv[/MENTION]
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Question About GAPPs For OtterX

I should be able to use any KK-compatible GAPPs build, correct? A smaller, lighter build that didn't contain so many unnecessary elements? Banks or PA should work fine as well, I am thinking. Is that right?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Pretty sure it's dead-dead at this point (at least, the charging port, anyway). All it ever does is show the Charging Low Battery screen, and the LED on the power button never lights up.

Tried a different cable, and nothing. As for the video, I don't do things like solder, so that's out. I might check with my local Re-Tech to see if they replace them/how much they charge, but other than that, ah well.

Thanks again twa_priv and co! I totally got my monies worth out of this Kindle Fire!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
Yes you can, at least for the otter version. I used pa.

For otterX, don't know.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
My question was regarding OtterX, I installed the latest build of this ROM this morning.

But thanks.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
As I can see Banks's minimal gapps works just fine on the OtterX build. I just have started using though.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
It seemed as if it would work, I'll use that next install.

I dirty flashed this ROM over the Nightly and man, what a difference in responsiveness. Really great.:good:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
hei [MENTION=5092938]Kheldarn[/MENTION], why dont you try the new bootloader: OtterX Project: Bootloader v2.04
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Because I have no way to get it on there. It needs to be charged to a certain point in order to move things to/from it. I can't put it on via USB or ADB or even via something like AirDroid.

It doesn't have enough of a charge to do anything except tell me that the battery is (supposedly) charging. It won't let me get in to recovery to flash anything.

Thanks for the idea, though! :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
Can't even enter fastboot mode to flash the bootloader via adb? Ouch! Sorry :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashcode:
FYI, a fastboot USB cable (used on many Motorola devices) would provide power to the device regardless of its battery state. You might consider trying one of those.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Interesting. The only Motorola stuff I have is all wallchargers. I'll have to take a look around Amazon and NewEgg, see what I can find.

Thanks!

Edit

Nothing came up on NewEgg, but this came up on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Fastb...59SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399235862&sr=8-1

This is what I'm looking for, right?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
It says fastboot cable and compatible with amazon kindle fire. Looks like it should work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
That cable has received excellent reviews, including “This cable actually allowed me to unbrick my kindle fire." Sounds like just what you need.

I may get one as well, just to have on hand.

Do note that it ships from China, might take a while to get to you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] davall:
Did the change to OtterX. Thanks Hashcode and twa_priv!

Everything seems fine except i loose now 1‰ battery per hour during sleep which wasn't the case before.

bbs says I have usb_wakelocks.

I will investigate further or is there someone with an idea?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Are you being careful to fully release USB when connected to your PC? Release from PC, then unmount.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I'm running the otterx version of this ROM and goo.im says I have an update and its for hashcodes cm
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BrooklynNY:
We can assume cm thinks all otterx's are one..
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Cable came in today. No difference. All I can get is the Charging Low Battery screen.

Pressing and holding the button for 20 seconds, then pressing it again just brings that screen up twice, and it goes away after 2 seconds.

Nuts.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
The cable will hopefully be useful for something else. Probably you are down to opening it up, finding someone else to do that, or moving on to a new device.

Sorry.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] PRBajista:
I used the fastboot cable to recharge my dead kindle because I was getting the same error message as you. It didnt turn on immediately at first but I left it for like an hour connected to my pc with the fastboot cable and after that it turned on and I then charged it with my previous charger. Not sure if thats what you did but if not you could try it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
Yeah, it was connected for a couple of hours before I made that post, and still nothing.

My feeling is that it's the charging port, because every cable I've tried works just fine on other devices.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] MrRedPants:
I was looking at this ROM and noticed your posts about your issue. I didn't read too many pages back so you guys may have discussed this already, BUT, your issue sounds very similar to issues I have had with my old motorola bionic. If I recall, essentially the battery would only charge with a working ROM. If it was in recovery it would not. So, I'm pretty sure at some time it got hosed and my battery was so low that I couldn't even get to a point that i could flash a rom. The solution is to get enough of a charge on the battery that you can get the thing going. With the bionic in my case, it meant modifying a plain old USB cable. The mini/micro end is cut off, strip wires back - strip red and black and basically figure a way to get this to contact the + and - terminals of the battery. And plug it in. Because it's basically a hot, unregulated connection to the battery, you don't want to do it for too long. Alternatively I would do the same, but insert the battery while it was hotwired and trick the phone into thinking it had a charged battery. The moto factory cable is specific to moto devices and basically does the same - it allows you to power the phone and do things to it without a battery. Those are sold online as you found. I wouldn't assume it will work in a non-motorola device.

ANYWAY, that might have been a longwinded waste of time. If not, maybe it will help - of course it will involve a teardown of the kindle to get to the battery. http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Kindle+Fire+Teardown/7099
[Kindle Fire Android Development] d3vilskid:
Sounds like my daughter's kindle. Had to use my sensation USB charger (connected to an outlet of course) to even charge it. Or sometimes have to angle it a certain way for the light to shine. If not I'll do it over again until I get it right.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwoRNLeaDejZ:
Kindles are notorious for having malfunctioning charger ports. The only way to fix it is to replace the micro USB port yourself or send it to someone to fix it. Check eBay. I think there is a guy that does it for like $40.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
I called Re-Tech, and they'll replace it for $79. Since they're local, there's no shipping involved. Once I have some extra money and time, I'll take it to them, and hope that's all the problem is. :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] :
Its very simple to do yourself. $79 for the old kindle seems like an utter waste of money. The device itself is barely worth that in its entirety.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BrooklynNY:
I don't think its that simple to do yourself (never tried, but video makes it look hard for average Joe) Off topic... Isn't

http://ebay.com/itm/331203337125

or

http://ebay.com/itm/261482302903

a better option?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Kheldarn:
I don't solder, or use tools, and I'm not going to ship it to someone I don't know.

I apprciate the info, and suggestions of where to get it done, but frankly, I trust eBay only slightly more than CraigsList, and I don't trust CraigsList at all.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
For $79 you could get a refurb 2ng gen kindle fire from amazon (otter2 I think) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFKC4EK

Or you could get a used 1st gen for like $60 http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-53-000...F8&qid=1400536665&sr=1-1&keywords=kindle+fire
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
New otterx ROM available on goo. Just a heads- up, since the op is not changed yet.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bflobills:
Downloaded and running smooth!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
[20140605]

* Android 4.4.3

Note: The otterx build requires the data partition to be converted to F2FS.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jtodaro:
Just upgraded mine to otterx. So far so good. Like the extra space.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ttakacs:
I just upgraded from twa's OtterX build. Enabled ART. Screen resolution seems a little off, though.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bflobills:
Thanks for all your hard work twa_priv.. !

Question, If I already have the F2FS partition, and was running Hash's OtterX F2FS ROM, do I need to do a full system wipe to convert to your ROM, or can I just push yours via adb and flash?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
No need for a full wipe if you already on CM11 + F2FS. I only wiped cache+dalvik and it worked fine - and should also work fine if you are coming from Hashcode's vanilla build.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bflobills:
Thanks, did as you said and it worked like a charm.. ! Appreciate your help as always.. :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jtodaro:
Not sure if it's from the F2FS or just the new rom/uboot/recovery, but things seem to be alot faster and smoother. Loving it. Thanks again for all your hard work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] HoangTuBot:
Newest ver + Banks gapps. I got android.process.media FC
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mlkjuggalo:
No issue here did you do a clean flash or dirty ? I did a clean install and have had no fc at all and I've been using BanKs gapps for a while on all 3 of my devices.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] UgXvibe:
Great ROM thanks to everyone involved. I finally have a more productive kindle.

Maybe it was mentioned somewhere but sometimes getting some weird graphical glitch in the Play Store using that latest GAPPs for 4.4.2
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
I am getting the same issue, graphics of apps and such appear low res in the store.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] twa_priv:
That's caused by linaro and/or compiler flag optimizations. I'm going to back those out next build.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwoRNLeaDejZ:
I converted to OtterX, but what does one do to format data as F2FS??? Never seen that until just now..
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Twrp 2.7.0.1 contains an additional data format under wipe that uses f2fs for formatting data. Follow the walk thru in Hashcode's thread.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eems01:
Disguise your Kindle Fire as a Nexus 7 for 4.4.3

Not sure if it is still needed but I haven't had a chance to update to Otterx so I updated the twa_priv script again for 4.4.3 to disguise your Kindle Fire as a Nexus 7.

MD5:	3e437d9b0df1ccb74f0fc098c8aa48a9
[Kindle Fire Android Development] crl0901:
Has anyone had issues with Google Play after flashing this ROM and the gapps package for CM11? I did a full wipe (system, cache, dalvik, data) and then installed the ROM, then gapps for CM11 and after I reboot, I get a "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped." error, along with some other Google services errors. There's also no Play Store app icon in my app drawer.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Which gapps? I am using the standard gapps released in January, and have no problems like that. There is a graphic issue with images inside the store, but the store works fine. I would be tempted to flash gapps again with a fresh download.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] crl0901:
The package for CM11, 20140606 on http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] serendipityguy:
Thanks a bunch for your continued support where it is becoming limited for these old

When do you think of pushing this out?

Thanks a bunch for your continued support where it is becoming limited for these old devices. :good:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] alancai:
me too. what the hack is google services?!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Google Services Battery Drain

Try turning off "Wi-Fi & Mobile Network Location" in "Location" settings and see if that makes a difference.

This has been reported to solve the issue many times, including at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2385843