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[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
Hey guys, haven't been in the KF forum in quite some time. :) You guys have done a great job getting LP on this device. The reason I popped in was that there's a similar scenario going on in the Galaxy Tab 2 forum with Slim LP. Since both of these devices are OMAP 4430, seems like the progress as well as the issues are pretty much linked.

Anyway, Netflix is also an issue with the Gtab 2, loads up properly but will not play a movie. So I did some searching along with trial and error and found a Netflix apk that worked. My wife uses the Gtab and she needs stuff like Youtube and Netflix, so I had to come up with something. LOL

It's version 3.0.0, so it's not too old and the interface is fairly up to date. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880937064 Obviously, I'm not sure if this will also work on the KF but figured it was worth a shot. If you already have the Netflix app installed, I suggest you clear its data and cache in settings and then uninstall it before installing the apk linked above. Additonally, if you have auto update for your apps in Play Store, disable it or it will overwrite the working version with a newer non-working version. Of course, don't update it manually either. :D

Well, again great work here and hopefully this apk works for you guys until you can resolve the issue. Take care.

P.S. There's also another apk I found that worked but the ui is old, pretty ugly and there's no auto-rotation LOL But, if the above apk doesn't work and you must have Netflix, check it out. Just do a search for Netflix version 1.8.1 apk.

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
thanks. ill check it out. :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
My 500th Post! Woohoo!

Wanted to share something special with our community for my 500th post...which proves, by the way, that I spend way too much time on these forums. (Just kidding!)

I had the privilege of testing something new today, a new creation of that mad genius [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION]. It should be pretty revolutionary when released. It is not yet ready to go (which is why we test!) but will really make updates easier. As will what we are developing for GAPPs.

Two other notes:

1) The older Netflix APK posted above works just fine and should provide a stopgap for those who need/want Netflix now. It seems to me that it demonstrates that the problem is with the Netflix application itself, but we'll still try to solve it.

2) A cautionary note, and please share this. The reason that we test is to make sure that we don't break anyone's system. I don't believe that there has ever been a delay of one hour between completion of testing and release...if it passes testing. But if it fails, we don't release it and you shouldn't download it. I hope I don't sound like I am scolding, but if you mess with an unreleased version, you are putting your device at risk. And we value you all too much for that!

Cheers and there should something good coming down the pike in not too long.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
Glad the Netflix apk works for you guys, I don't know if the problem is drm or something else. I decompiled both 3.0.0 and the newest version, 3.9.1 to compare them but with my limited knowledge came up empty. But, the 3.0.0 works great and my wife's happy, so I'm happy. :p

Oh yeah, happy 500! LOL

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
DRM has been my suspicion from the start; If that is the case I wouldn't expect it to be easy to find. But big thanks for all the help.

I noted that you are at 1,482 posts. Guess I have a way to go before that! But I gave "Thanks" number 1000! Glad that you are around.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] webdroidmt:
Thanks for the thanks. LOL So, a milestone for you, a milestone for me. As for you catching up in posts, not to worry...it's the quality not the quantity. ;) And you are right, if it's drm related it could be difficult and may never be solved. All the more important that we at least have a viable alternative.

I think it's a miracle that OMAP's life has been extended this long with them out of the biz. My first rom when I still had my kindle was a CM7 build by smirkis and now Hashcode and you guys have built very functional 5.0 roms. :laugh: Freakin' awesome!

I'll continue to follow this thread, as any breakthoughs you guys make may also apply to the Gtab.

Thanks,

Mike T
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
New ROM coming tomorrow. Some big changes :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vlasp:
Do you know if we will have to wipe data for this update?:confused::D BTW: My semester ends tomorrow, and I have the easiest exam for last (English:D:D)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
No wipe needed if your running the latest build. Night
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Good luck vlasp
[Kindle Fire Android Development] buithehien1991:
I saw new build on lovejoy777's host the item:

slim_otterx-ota-V0.10.zip​

What mean with "ota" word in this build. :D

Could I flash it now?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
no. only flash builds that are released. thats for my tester [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION]. and please will people stop browsing my android file host account.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] VTCruzer:
you should probably put the words "test build only" or something similar in the names of the files there
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Ota ? Thats great ;) easiest way to update, like You say on few posts earlier (or Koop) ;)

My kindle waiting ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
I seriously cannot believe that you would ask this question only hours after I wrote up exactly why you SHOULDN'T do this.

If a build is tested and then not released it is because it has the potential to break something.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobJayJr:
This version put me into a bootloop after I dirty flashed it over version 2. Good luck on your exam.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] asjimene:
Gapps in OP no longer work

Just a heads up, the GApps in the OP are no longer available.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
no! why should i do extra work of renaming files for the few people who can not be bothered to read. i spend 5-6 hours every night devrloping this rom. i never post folder links only links to finished TESTED rom files.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
and please don't flash the ota yet as you will loose root
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobJayJr:
This worked for me though I couldn't download it directly with the included browser. Downloaded it with Chrome Beta which seemed kinda laggy.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
new gapps coming tonight too. they have been updated, hence the broken link.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] asjimene:
Couldn't agree more to this. I would say if people want to poke around in your AFH, they can do so, but if they screw up their devices, it's on them. Personally, I would ignore questions posted about unreleased builds, since they are unsupported.

Also, thanks for all the hard work [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION], your blood, sweat, and tears keep this old device running like new.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
try a clean flash then.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
ok browsing is wrong word by all means browse just don't download, as koop mentioned they can break some things .
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
RANTS are all done. lets all be merry its nearly Christmas :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] asjimene:
Hey guys,

If you need an easy to use volume control app, check out this one: http://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire/themes-apps/kindle-fire-best-volumen-solution-app-t2967689/ he is actively developing it and is looking for feedback.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Thanks let me know when its out of beta and available. I will then put a link in op.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
guys test this for me. tested by thedarksavant thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] thedarksavant:
I'm getting access denied.

Edit: or was that the test ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
cool thanks for testing my new tester folder. no more snooping guys. :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717066583

please try this test for restricted access. thanks for the previous test I thought it best not to say anything to see if it worked. rom is hopefully coming later
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Hashbang173:
Access denied
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
thanks mate. we had a bit of an issue with people wanting/trying to flash broken test builds. now its safe :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
New Pa Gapps

Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95857557620393448 (op has been updated with these gapps)

EDIT: sorry guys Rom is coming tomorrow now as its took all night to build and is still needs testing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] GIL0802:
Hahaha I Know Why thats coming... Lol.

Keep it up! ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mclad:
I have 4 different benchmark tests of the final slimkat with the 01 default init script x 2 devicers, tested in both owner user + managed user; also before and after removing multi-user, and before and after some kernel tweaks.

...Waiting for the new build, if you want me to test and post results earlier PM a link [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Sent you a pm back mate
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
OK guys its being tested ?

What's coming later (if it passes koops approval).

1/ New Android 5.0.2 build LRX22G (thank the slimteam)

2/ new audiofx apk instead of DSP manager

3/ full ota support, no more reflashing gapps just install ROM with sion app

4/ new gapps package for 1st time flashers

5/ new 777kernel which includes all hashcodes new commits (please thank him).

6/ lockscreen shortcuts inbuilt by slimteam

7/ lots of bug fixes etc from slimteam, google and hashcode.

Please take the time to visit these other great devs and thank them.

And don't forget koop for 1/ all his time testing/helping and 2/ keeping me sane when things go a little bonkers.

As mentioned in one of my rants, he has been working on this ROM every night for hours.

I'm going to be working on some scripts for tweaking the kernel settings etc later.

And finally please enjoy and be merry, its almost holiday time.

Cheers Steve
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
the ota will work best if coming from the previous release. if coming from an older build it my break things as lots change. if you do have issues then please post which build version you were on before installing the ota. if you do have issues you may need to do a wipe then install and boot the last full rom.zip before applying the ota.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Some Notes About GAPPs

We are going to provide direct links for GAPPs downloads, but there are several options available, depending on how comfortable you are with things.

The main link for TKruzze GAPPs is here: http://xdaforums.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900 It is worth a few minutes of your time to look at the options available and understand them.

The Micro Modular pack includes the Google Launcher and Google Calendar, which is good, but weighs in at 167MB. And you are going to get stuff that you can't use. Can you remove these items yourself? Of course you can, just your choice.

The Pico build is half the size, and is generally what I use. (In non-testing mode.) You need to understand that you will have to install Gmail, Hangouts, etc. yourself. If this is problem,then stick with the Micro option.

So your choice, pick what suits you best and have fun!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Drum Roll.................................

Its here guys please read the install instructions.

ota updates are only to be used if your already on slimpop.

I will post a flashable.zip later for first time flashers after its uploaded

Sion.apk: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001608549 (same as what's in the op).

ota Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717067021

Instructions:

1/ Download Sion app.

2/ Download the ota rom update.

3/ Open Sion.

4/ Click the 2nd button (flashable.zip installer.

5/ Click the 1st button and navigate to the ota file then click it.

6/ Click the 2nd button (install your chosen.zip file).

7/ Wait for sion to install the update (takes a couple of minutes so be patient).

8/ Enjoy the new rom.

any issues blame koop (jk, blame me) :D

please report feedback here.

Enjoy Steve
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Koop Tested and APPROVED!

Do it!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nighthawkca:
Worked great for me! The only hitch I had was that on step 7, I waited over five minutes and nothing happened. So I chose the zip again and clicked install and this time it paused just a bit and then booted into recovery and installed just fine. I think that the problem may be on the first attempt I had to give Sion su privs and it didn't continue without choosing again? In any case, the install went smoothly, and after the long bootup it seems to be running well. I'll keep testing, but for now the google launcher and calendar and other apps are work pretty smoothly.

My only issues with the recent alpha has been the lagginess and the constant battery drain. But I know it's alpha and I'm not sure what's been causing the constant fast drain, so I'm just testing and trying to find a pattern.

Thanks for your AWESOME work! :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gnexdude:
Great! Thanks Lovejoy and Koop!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
which previous rom version did you update from??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
any feed back mate or did it go smmoth??

can you guys automatically post which version you updated from please as this will help me with debugging.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gnexdude:
I'm updating right now... I'll report back any issues

---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:45 PM ----------

No issues here following the instructions! All apps working and did not have to resign in (i.e amazon kindle)

I updated from the latest version, 5.0.1.alpha.0.8-V0.7

Will keep testing, this is a great upgrade and makes for easier updates!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mlkjuggalo:
Just a quick ? do I install the Sion apk to kindle then do all the steps ? Sorry if its a dumb question but never updated this way lol . I'm on the latest update.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
yes mate
[Kindle Fire Android Development] gnexdude:
Exactly!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nighthawkca:
I updated from: Slim-otterx-5.0.1.alpha.0.8-V0.7.zip

I have this gapps installed: pa_gapps-modular-micro-5.0.1-BETA1-20141209-signed.zip

If I was flashing clean, I think I'd use the pico gapps though, to keep the extras to a minimum.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sabres032:
Sion worked like a charm, running today's release no issues. Updated from the previous release which I dirty flashed over the release before. Took a minute for Sion to ask for riot rights after selecting the file to flash. After that did it's magic and now I'm all updated. I love this voodoo you and [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] are coming up with..
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mlkjuggalo:
Install went just fine Thanks [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] & [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] :) The Sion updater is really cool.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kdp162:
Ok, I've had this issue on the kindle and my d855 running Fusion 5.0 anytime I try to flash a flashable zip that's not a rom it bootloops. As it just did with the Sion zip. I can manually copy the app and set permissions but can't flash it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
don't flash it. unpack it and install it
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kdp162:
I did. Lol Everything else works just fine. Thanks for everything.. It's my sister's Kindle and I've been keeping it alive for her the last couple years with CM but the last yr the CM builds were really buggy so I'm thankful for a rom that runs as smooth as this one.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Cooper:
I've only posted a few times on xda but wanted to say thank you to everyone involved with this rom. Up until a couple weeks ago i hadn't touch my kindle in over a year. As for this update, sion worked great! it all took about a minute updating from .08-v07, and as was stated above, no sign in was needed. I later did a clean flash because I wanted to change my gapps to pico and all went well again. the tablet is fast and fluid. I have 2 quick questions; like I said everything is fast as is. Should I still be changing the 3 values in developer to .25? also off topic, Titanium back up hasn't worked for me since i upgraded my tablet. I can't imagine needing it again thanks to sion, but does anyone no of a fix?

Thanks again for all you hard work and the great rom!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
change the 3x .75 to .25 for quicker animations
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kdp162:
Use the latest titanium backup and if it doesn't work then flash the latest SuperSU. Zip
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Hashcode is working on a fix for the twrp mtp issue ?. "long live the kindle"

also i noticed smartass is only scaling on 6000 and 12000 mhz im building a new kernel, it will need some testing but hopefully will sort the issue. new ota coming soon with a fix.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
i wouldn't flash supersu if you don't need to as it will override our built in superuser app and it might mess with ota's. hopefully you wont need titanium now we have ota support and sion.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
night guys.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
sion script installer works perfect. just need to make some tweak scripts for our kernel and you can all play safely. :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Hello my friends.

I noticed dangerous bug.

LPM seems doesn't work, on latest build too.

(Charging when tablet is off)

Please confirm that.

Just flashed new build, but i dont follow the instruction. Im sorry for that :( i do a full wipe in recovery, then i flashed new build. Booted and working. Thank You guys so much:* but im busy since few days, and i dont have time for intensive testing :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
Sorry brain slow this morning what is LPM?? charging text is known bug.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
although my new test build has sorted the text ?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Charging when tablet is off. Charge for few second, then charging screen turned off.

---------- Post added at 12:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:37 AM ----------

@lovejoy777

I noticed that when my kindle had 3%of battery:)

If i remember correctly, it's kernel related.

I remember time, when Hashcode do His magic on early stage CM kitkat builds for fix LPM.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Cooper:
Received a warning in my downloads file from pa gapps log. "Possible conflict between (pico) gapps and rom".

Kindle was a little laggy this morning so I re-booted. Working good now.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
sorry i never used the pico package only micro, maybe [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] has info as he uses the pico build. if a reboot sorted it that's cool. let me know if it happens again
[Kindle Fire Android Development] BobJayJr:
Works as advertised - really slick - especially SION (while I have been able to dirty flash, I don't think performance was as good as a clean flash. I really appreciate not having to clean flash and then go through the setup process). Another great job. The new ROM feels smoother, faster than previous version based on limited use. I will give it a more thorough testing over the next few days between wrapping presents and other Christmas preparations.

I don't understand the charging issue. Does the KF stop charging only with the screen on?

Thanks again and Merry Christmas to all.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
No, no. Sorry for my unclear explanation.

When kindle is turned off, try plug in charger to kindle and watch:)

For me charging stoped aftet few second, and nothing happened, even green led on button dont shine.

That's mean when your battery drop to zero, and kindle shut down, then there is no option to recharge.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] chykal:
Try leaving it plugged in for a couple hours. It will charge enough to boot it then you can continue charging normally. That was my experience. Hope it works for you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
You didn't mention if you were plugging into wall or USB, but I tested this morning. Turned Kindle off (power at 75%), then plugged in. Power ligt came on, then went off after a bit and stayed off. Left Kindle charging, came back, turned on and 87%. Working as expected.

Were you expecting that the green power light would stay on while Kindle is off? Hasn't done that for a while, if I recall. Hashcode modified that a while ago. But should still charge from zero as before.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] :
Give the charger an elevation, thats how I charge it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Really no reason to use Titanium for backup anymore. Titanium does two things in back up and restoration:

1) Backs up and restores apps, which Google will do for you and update your versions after a new install. If you have a slow internet connection and don't want to wait for this, you can use Zipme to create a flashable file, but I let Google restore.

2) Backs up and restores app data. Across multiple forums, this is no longer advised, it is a notorious source of corruption. That said, Google will also back up and restore user data for you.

After years of using Titanium, I gave up on it a while ago.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
On slimkat builds i expected green power light on all charging time.

Or im wrong:) i dont remember now, but i remember the Screen reacted to prees power button, and showed charging screen. Now this not working, but kindle is charging like You guys say. I try few min ago, and its charging.

Thanks everyone.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
I can't recall if that is correct as I don't usually charge with power off. If you can verify that the Kindle is charging when off and that the issue is only the green power light not staying on, we can look at that.

You could also look at the "Wake Up On Charge" setting under Display, see if that makes a difference.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
See my post above:)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] koop1955:
Glad that you posted anyway...gives me a chance to wish you a very Merry Christmas, my friend!

Happy Holidays to all!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lllukas:
Thank You my dear friend. Merry Christmas for everyone!

I really like our coumunity, we are like a big family here;)

Thank for [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] [MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] [MENTION=4975132]sabres032[/MENTION] [MENTION=3417841]chykal[/MENTION] [MENTION=5417966]androvista[/MENTION] [MENTION=4181897]asjimene[/MENTION] [MENTION=4630246]joshuabg[/MENTION] [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] [MENTION=4222920]manyothers[/MENTION] who i dont remember now.

Regards my dear friends.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lovejoy777:
woop woop merry Christmas guys. you are right its a good community :) just a quick on topic one. scaling is screwed on the new kernel with smartass :( i messed up the values and cant get them right again, I've been on it all day. I've just done a build that doesn't include smartass for now :(. im also getting sion up on the playstore :). and also i encourage as much OT as people want :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] :
Thanks lllukas!

Not promising, But I might have a present for you all! :D