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[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
Hi guys, since you mentioned drm, I thought this might be of interest to you regarding Netflix and drm issues in general. Looks like @hashcode was on target about adaptive playback being an issue with the current Netflix app. Here's a solution posted by @Android-Andi in the Gtab 2 forum for getting Netflix working http://xdaforums.com/show...&postcount=944

Deleting the above mentioned line from media_codecs_google_video.xml allows playback with the current Netflix app. In addition, @stargo has come up with a solution that should solve drm issues for Google Play Movies etc. on OMAP 4 devices.

https://github.com/TheMuppets/propri...ca83cb7aa609e3

I don't use Google Movies so I can't verify it works, although other users report it working on Gtab 2.

Just to note, Netflix works for me without adding the widevine libs that were committed by @stargo. To get Netflix working I just had to delete that one line regarding adaptive playback from media_codecs_google_video.xml mentioned in the first paragraph. Use a root explorer and find the file in /system/etc, edit the file by deleting the aforementioned line, save it and then reboot. If you've been using an older version (3.0.0) of Netflix, you may have to sign in again to Netflix. It's working for me on my HD+ and my wife's Gtab 2, so it should also work for you.

Regarding the drm issues, that will be up to anyone building Lollipop for OMAP 4 to use @stargo's commits. At this time, they do work for Gtab 2 and hopefully will work on other OMAP 4 devices.

I'm just reporting what I've found, all credit goes to @Android-Andi and of course @stargo for his commits. Take care guys. :)

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Thanks, Mike and thanks to [MENTION=2540903]android_[/MENTION]Andi and [MENTION=3457922]stargo[/MENTION] as well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
OK my gentlemen, time for feedback about latest version.

I'm amazed! :D its a snapiest and fastest ROM with great (~20-26 days standby time with wifi on!) battery life I ever seen on kindle.

Ussualy device slow down after installed some apps, but this one, its still fast and responsive.

I'm impressed all the time, since flashed this ROM for now :)

You guys found a saint graal :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Quick Update

[MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] is hard at work on a new build. Should be very exciting!

Depending on how testing goes, it should be out in the next few days.

Cheers all!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] DomJones:
Hey guys, tried searching through thread but couldn't find similar issue/ answer

I have rooted the otterx to Kindle 1st Edition

adp pushed Slim-otterx-5.0.1.alpha.0.8-V0.7.zip & pa_gapps-modular-mini-5.0.1-20150301-signed to my tablet - checked both md5's on files and they matched

But when I have done a fresh install & rebooted I get the message that:

Encryption Unsuccessful

Encryption was interrupted and can't complete. As a result, the data on your tablet is no longer accessible.

Then says I need to do a factory reset & reboot but it just starts to load up again and I keep getting same message.

Fairly new here so it's probably something simple I've missed

Any help would be much appreciated :) cheers
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Kindle partitions may not be right see

Started a Thread [How To] Fix OtterX Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System... with some possible fixes for those having issues since converting to OtterX, with pushing files, failure to mount system errors when installing Lollipop Roms...

Partitions all should say Present: Yes

System: Current file System: Ext4 - Size: 751MB (768MB)

Cache: _Current File System: Ext4 - Size: 503MB (512MB)

Data:__Current File System: _ f2fs - Size: 5820MB (5880mb)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t3chwizard:
I went back to CM10.1 on non OtterX and it is quite fast. I'm wondering if there was a lollipop ROM for the normal partitions that, if that would be at least bareable to use.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobJayJr:
You folks have been uncharacteristically quite for quite some time. Anything to report?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Sorry, I should have posted this before I left. I am out in San Francisco this week for the Games Developers Conference. I spoke with [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] and I know he was working on a new build, quite a few changes, but I didn't have a chance to test before I left.

I will be out this week, playing games.....I mean hard at work! See you all next week!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Im here guys. Sorry but been working on the new layers app none stop. I will try and get a build out this week
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
I'm quietly waiting on your new build so I can give it a good run. I clean flashed the last update you posted but ran into Wi-Fi issues, couldn't connect to my wireless network. I know my network is working because I can connect my Nexus 7, M8, computer and Blue Ray player without issue. I everted back to a previous install (can't remember which release) and my kindle connects fine. Have no clue what is going on. I'll wait until the next release and report back. My router is a Netgear WGR614 G router.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] DomJones:
Found my issue I was just selecting the wrong version of TWRP to install on device which caused all the relevant issues.

Managed to download and get Slimpop working correctly :)

Many Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t3chwizard:
Wait, cache needs to be formatted as EXT4?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
I believe Data is the only partition OtterX supports formatted to f2fs, and Data is the only partition that is f2fs by default

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see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53000459&postcount=291
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t3chwizard:
This could explain why when I install ROMs with the cache formatted as F2FS, the ROM says it cannot find the SD card.

EDIT: This was indeed the case
[Kindle Fire Android Development] chykal:
I tried this version too and received the same error. Thanks for posting so I made a backup. Reverting back to Hashcode's CM12 for now.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Alpha 0.2 flash succesfully ! :D

5.0 is preety nice ! ;) first feelings is really promising. Working so stable like for Alpha ;)

[emoji122]
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Video playback working here.

I tried in Youtube on browser, and its working, but ONLY in desktop mode enabled.

I noticed also, when i try download gapps in browser, download dont starting.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
guys that are having trouble flashing please retry dl maybe a bad download. its worked for at least 3 of us not sure why it would fail for others
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
If you dirty flash it says that system partition doesn't exist, just ignor and be patient.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Like i think, its was bad download probably.

Regards my friend
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
Dirty flashed v02 and it booted up just fine. Started testing things but fell asleep. So far this release is a bit snappier with smartassv2 and over clocked. [MENTION=5279145]lllukas[/MENTION] did you do anything special to get videos to play on YouTube? So far every one I try on the desktop site says adobe flash is needed.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Ah, i see, i unticked one option (if i remember right) in developer option, "multimedia" section.

Something with "experimental player" try this
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gnexdude:
System ram is definitely better in 5.0 also I'm feeling a better response from the keyboard?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Check MD5

Prior to release of any build, I am downloading and clean installing using TWRP 2.71. Not doing anything else special, just a Factory Reset and full wipe.

If any build fails to install for anyone (not giving a false error, I mean not installing) can you please check the MD5 to make sure nothing went wrong with the download? Also, if you dirty flash, while that should be okay, if something goes wrong, try a clean install.

Thanks all. This will leave us time to chase bugs.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] :
Hey guys. I don't know what bad luck has been haunting me, my laptop fell from table and hinges are broken. Service center guys say they are not able to get parts. So I think laptop gone. Kindle stopped charging too. I am typing this from a Nokia e5, things r going really bad.:(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
I feel for you mate, that's not good.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] asjimene:
If you can get a monitor you might be able to plug it in to the monitor and use it like that.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] thedarksavant:
Android File Host Issue

Is anyone else having issues downloading from the Kindle? The download never starts when I try to get it from Android File Host.

I'm using the default browser. From SlimKat it worked great, but with SlimPop I can't seem to get it to download v2.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] chykal:
I had the same issue so I switched to dolphin browser. Worked like a champ.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
Oh man that really sucks. Thought I might have an old laptop I could give you but the screen is cracked and it won't boot.

That's a strange one. AFH worked for me last night, on my SlimPopped Kindle just fine. Using Google Chrome no less. If I get a second I'll try a download with the stock browser.

[MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION]. [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] I've tried to put my Kindle through it's paces today but I kept getting interrupted with 911 calls with my fire department. Price I pay to be a volunteer firefighter I guess. Anyway, is there anything specific you would like me to test if it quiets down?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Not from me (although people are going to post here with issues, be nice to have another set of eyes on them.)

But since this is the Season for saying thanks....let me give a big THANK YOU to [MENTION=4975132]sabres032[/MENTION] and to all the other volunteers that give of their time to help us all.

You make a difference in people's lives and we should all be grateful.

Cheers.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Ixthusdan:
Smartassv2 is excellent. I just flashed alpha 2, without clearing data. Worked fine.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
I was able to download the AFH link in the OP and the v02 link koop posted last night on both stock browser and Chrome. The md5's checked on all downloads. Maybe it was a problem on their end when you tried.

Not a problem my friend. You and [MENTION=6181968]lovejoy77[/MENTION] do all the hard work building the ROM's for us to enjoy. I'm just trying to offer a hand in anyway I can.

Edit: Ohhhh.... you meant volunteering for the fire dept. My bad. Thank you, sir.

Speaking of testing. Like I said, I dirty flashed v02 over v01 last night with no issues. I was able to navigate through different apps and read some news sites before falling asleep. Now after recharging it's becoming very lagy. I'll give it a clean flash tonight after fire dept drill tonight and see if that helps.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] chykal:
Your rom was flashing fine. It was my gapps that was failing to open the zip. Doh! Sorry for casting dispersions on your rom. I will pay close attention next time. Now to start testing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] pfederighi:
Is it safe to assume you've tried power cycling your router? I have the same router and the same, or very similar, problem. I've found that updating to the latest firmware from Netgear helped a little. The main thing that works well in the meantime before I can afford a new router is power cycling it every one to two days. Having done some searching online, we are not the only ones who have this issue. Perhaps it is Netgear's way of forcing us to buy a new router.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
That was one of the first things I tried, no dice. Also tried re-flashing the ROM, clearing cache and cycling Wi-Fi on and off, again no dice. Like i said it's not a device problem since previous 5.0.x ROMs work flawlessly. It's no biggie since I have a N7 that I'm using for my tablet needs, the Kindle is just to help [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] test when needed.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t3chwizard:
Is this ROM very laggy for everyone else? I'm wondering if I am doing something wrong or if anyone else is experiencing the same issue. The lag is understandable considering the age of the device but I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing it as well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] madaone1:
Yes very laggy for me too.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Hello, what kind of gapps You guys have? (Normal ? Mini? Pico?)

And from where ? (PA? SLIM ?

For me, latest LP build is the fastest and responsivest from Lovejoy777's kitchen. I'm using latest PA Pico gapps package, and i have few apps installed from playstore, and device still working like before first flashing.

Thats one things

Second, with full of respect and no offens, but for what You guys counting ? This is old device and it have only 512mb RAM, this is slim LP based on latest android 5.x OS.

+ add for this thats all Hashcode's operations needed for booting newest OS: modifed bootloader, building a device tree, repartitinions, different file system, (F2FS) and much more about whose I don't have idea :)

Forget about nexus devices fluidity :)

Lovejoy and crew created a mirracle in my opinion.

Regards my friends:)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] VTCruzer:
I know the device is old but the latest build was unusable even with just with mild web browsing. I had to switch back to SlimKat. It's still an impressive feat, but at least with the current build, I can't personally use it. But it's still way faster than CM12 so it has that going for it :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] madaone1:
I am using PA mini.

I am comparing SlimLP to SlimKat. SlimLP is so laggy I am am thinking about going back to SlimKat. Right now it is almost unusable. I think I will hold out for one more Lovejoy update to SlimLP to see if things improve before I go back to SlimKat. No disrespect to Lovejoy at all - just sharing my current experience.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kev716:
Very laggy for me too. I went back to the last version (29?), which is still slow but usable.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
New build building :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Np guys. Lp might just be too much for our poor old kindles.. But i will still throw the odd build out. :) i will now struggle to do another slimkat build. So we are stuck with lp. Mine doesnt have too bad a lag, but because im always wiping it for building/testing it never has much on it. I think theres a fix for the drm (netflix etc) out now by hashcode.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
Yeah all those commits from hash seemed to make my kindle faster.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Cool did you update your repo, as i still use them ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Santehnik:
For me this ROM is fasted that Unofficial CM and AICP. I didn't know why, but CM and AICP is unusable, but Slimpop runing almost normally.

But when i comparing to my Windows Phone, it slow :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] madaone1:
I just went back to SlimKat and it is so much faster than SlimLP. Ah, my Kindle is back.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t3chwizard:
I threw my kindle across the room today in frustration from the slowness. Unfortunately it didn't break. I'm so sick of that thing. Thank god my phone has 2GB of RAM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
I hope you are feeling much better after sharing your frustration with us.

Now keep calm and just try breaking it again...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
I try not to be negative, [MENTION=5358604]rjmxtech[/MENTION], but [MENTION=5012676]kvestas[/MENTION] is right. if the Kindle isn't fast enough for you, with either this ROM or KitKat, then get another device and move on.

Saying a device is "laggy" or "too slow" aren't really things that we can fix for you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Guys my build is not building :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Gonna try again tonight though. It builds every .img but fails on packaging it up :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
Don't worry, everything will be fine. ;) It just needs some time...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Koopa777:
I'm going to reserve judgment until 5.1 is out. Supposedly there are significant performance improvements for all devices, be it a Nexus 6 or a Kindle. I know there are significant improvements to RAM management over 5.0, and seeing how smooth Android One devices are, it might be a glimmer of hope. Unfortunately, the real struggle is I/O performance. Not much we can do about that past f2fs. Either way, officially this thing should still be running Amazon Gingerbread, so I can't complain. Keep up the good works guys, we (the community) truly appreciate it! :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Thank you for this and for reminding us about Gingerbread!

For those who haven't been keeping up on what to expect from 5.1, let me refer you to: http://www.xda-developers.com/android-5-1-details-whats-changed/
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kvestas:
It sounds really promissing... =) Thx for sharing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
I've had this exact issue before. If you give me your error I might be able to recommend you a solution.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] t3chwizard:
It's not your fault. The device is just too old. I'm going to fix my bricked Asus TF300T and use that so the future is looking bright.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
I m waiting for the new build to try LP again. As for now I m on slimkat. Latest slim pop is very laggy on mine, can't bear to use it even if I don't flash the gapps.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
Have you tried minimal gapps? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2943330
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
I tried. But like I said, I didn't flash gapps before. Shouldn't it be faster than flashing any gapps?

I use slimkat with no gapps without problem.

Does slim pop really run smoothly on ur kf? Better than slimkat?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Joshua, thanks a lot for this! Great find. I have been using PA GAPPs PICO build, but I'll give this a try next install.

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[MENTION=994299]dokie80[/MENTION], this GAPPs build has a long list of things that it removes to debloat the build.

For me, SlimPop runs as fast as SlimKat ever did. I have written up all the things that I do to optimize the build, most of which are set as defaults now. (Animations to .25, overclocked, etc.) I also use only stock or Dolphin browser.

It appears that the problems occur for some people and not others. If you have done a clean install (maybe try this GAPPs package?) and you are following all steps, then I think we are looking at something subtle in terms of your hardware. Sometimes a ROM will work on one person's device and not on what should be the same device that someone else has.

If you are more comfortable with SlimKat, then use that. Whatever works best for you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
I may have found that out when I gave the wife my Kindle and assumed hers for testing. Throughout all the SlimKat and SlimPop builds my device was almost flawless. Now that I'm using the wife's device I'm continually running into problems while hers is running flawlessly. It's like the devices are fraternal twins, one is an angle and the other is the devil.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Lol. Good to see you [MENTION=4975132]sabres032[/MENTION]
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
i will try again once lovejoy finish building the new one.. I already try the latest.. I tried it with and without gapps, compared to slimkat, it is far slower. I dont have much app installed, usually only bubble upnp, mxplayer, es file explorer.

I often flash ROM from jelly bean until slimkat, never had different performance to other user like this time :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Mmmmm mmm 5.1
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mlkjuggalo:
Can't wait to see :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Koopa777:
I noticed a decent speed improvement on both my N5 and N10. :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kev716:
Layers

I saw a huge speed drop going from version 29 to 45. I also installed the synergy layers theme at that time. I did a clean install back to v. 29 and now my tablet is usable again.

Does the layers program slow down your tablet? If not I want to install it again because I liked the look, but will it work with SlimPop v. 29?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Not at all. Its resource friendly. It just diverts the system calls for colour strings to the new layers ones. As the android system calls on native color strings from resources anyway the only extra is basically small text files.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Use my new layers manager app on the playstore. Then you will get auto updates. Also synergy v6 is out
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
Yea, my work schedule changed and I've assumed more responsibility at the fire department. Haven't had much time to lurk here.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mlkjuggalo:
Layers app is nice :) but I'm only seeing synergy v5 when I search :( lol any ways Thanks for all you do :)

Edit found v6
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dokie80:
Where can I read about layer and synergy? Will this make things faster or just make things prettier?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mlkjuggalo:
I don't think its any faster but looks nice . All info for layers and synergy is on first page.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
http://forums.bitsyko.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=61
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
We now have our own forum. So join guys :). 5.1 wont be coming until next week. Im rebasing etc might use a different rom base too. Ill keep you all informed.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
It has tapatalk support too :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Why Layers Rocks!

And who....WHO I ask....would happen to be the lead dev on this project? Anyone that we might know?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
The apps just about finished at last (sorry again for the lack of kindle love). So more time coming for my beloved kindle. I'm not sure what to do next though. Slim has slowed right down with there development and there hasn't been all that much change lately. Maybe 5.1 will push them to go for it again, if not i think i might try a different base. Whatever i do decide to do performance will be my main aim. Hope everyone's all OK. Cheers steve.