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[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] arctophile:
Know what you mean. If only Nexus 9 were half the price...;)
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] my59:
nstalled TWRP 2.8.30 , performed a backup., installed the the Android version + Gapps dirty + clear cache, after boot the launcher keep crashing.

I didn't have much time to install clean so I went back to 4.4.2
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrcpu:
Dirty flashed over CM11 with TWRP 2.8.3 and it's working OK. Netflix problem as expected, but the few other things I use this tablet for were working fine, and an old APK of netflix took care of that. (Except I need my chromecast/netflix so I'll probably have to drop back to CM11.).

Very nice work, and looking forward to updates.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
FYI: No need to run fstrim anymore. I re-added discard to both ext4 and f2fs mount options. Android's auto trim just wasn't working right in 4.4.x.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
I'm actually working on better memory / swap / vm settings for several OMAP devices at once.

Realize, the biggest difference between other dual cores and any OMAP dual core that you have is that there is absolutely *no* vendor support. So everything you see working on these devices has been community-based fixes since JB.

I also wouldn't say "has little interest". It took quite a while to iron out 5.x booting on the Kindle's in the first place. I'm hoping that other devs can share their optimization tricks by posting them on CM gerrit for review. Once a solid set can be proven / accepted, then *every* ROM based on the CM device setups will benefit.

I have very limited time these days and too many devices that I still have interest in. Perhaps a better wording is "Hashcode is working on too many devices in his limited time".

So I can use all the help I can get :)

For reference, you can see some of the kernel changes I'm working in my OMAP 3.0 template kernel here:

https://github.com/Hashcode/kernel_omap/commits/omap-android-3.0.y
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zavien3:
Well said.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] dcahoe:
As a follow up, I have actually noticed that sometimes my recent apps list does show pics of some of my apps. Sometimes it just shows black tiles. Seems to be inconsistent. Weird.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Broncos15:
After flashing I have noticed everything feels pretty snappy, set the CPU profile to performance and its definitely faster than cm11. Great work with the port, everyone here really appreciates all the work you put in breathing new life into and old device.. except maybe amazon!
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
Thanks for the hard work I think we all very much appreciate it!

With this in mind is there any timeframe set for these improvements to be done by?

Also is gem going to become official for CM12?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Once I turn on SElinux enforcing, fix the light sensor and possibly find some libs for widevine DRM, i'll probably submit it back to CM for official CM12 status.

And it'll be a few days before I put new builds up. Busy week with work.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zavien3:
I managed to flash the new TWRP and format to f2fs, but it looks like only data stuck. It failed formatting system and cache to f2fs. Running with Data in f2fs, no noticeable speed enhancements. Not sure what's up with it. Cache seemed to stick until I flashed CM again and System didn't work at all in TWRP.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Only data uses F2FS the way I have it set. And the improvement isn't something that will immediately be apparent (or necessarily standout in benchmarks). The FS was designed for ssd/emmc type devices. The lower level is designed specifically to allow firmware to do its maintenance over time, keeping the performance at a more even level. Where with ext4 you can see times where the FS just doesn't keep up very well and needs large trim functions.

System is mounted read-only and doesn't suffer under ext4 like data.

Cache isn't used in everyday Android like it was in ICS. So same reasoning applies.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] arctophile:
All great info thanks Hashcode.

Anyone else seeing quicker battery drain? Seems nearly twice as hungry as CM11 on mine (just a few hours SOT I guess).

EDIT: Any chance this bug crept into CM12, even though it has been resolved in Nexus builds? I did notice that "Miscellaneous" had used most of my battery life yesterday but didn't think much of it....

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2014/11/05/google-confirms-android-5-0-lollipop-delay/
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zavien3:
Very interesting. The way it was explained to me is F2FS minimized fragmentation thus increasing read/write speeds significantly. But I haven't done much research outside of what I've heard. It appears to be the future though.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrbender666:
Same here miscellaneous is taking the most part of the battery energy eg: screen 3% , misc. 30%

also seems that my wifi transfers are capped at about 10 mbits , even the link is 5 ghz @ 300 mbits (or 2.4 @ 54mbits) that cap is not related to the wifi network, it is not present on my laptop and on my moto-g. i see this capped speed with http video streaming, internet download and also smb shares up/download. (already tried to set a fixed wifi channel, as suggested before)

Any ideas about that ?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Juggalo23451:
I noticed an issue when using the update of cm12 not an nightly update. It updated like it was supposed to but then it got stuck on the boot logo for like 5-10 min. Should I wait longer?

---------- Post added at 07:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:03 PM ----------

It was cm-11-20141112-snapshot-m12 update
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] RedsonRising:
Sounds like you are confusing cm11 and cm12. The m12 is a snapshot of cm11 which is 4.4.4. cm12 is in alpha release and isn't in the Cyanogen system quite yet.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Thepooch:
Anything you do should not go without appreciation... Much much!! behind the scenes. Thank you for all you do and have done.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] revjkramer:
Hey brother loving this.... No problems so far..
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] oernst:
Works

Also flashed the CM12 from 01.02.2015

seems a little bit slower than CM11, what I have tested so far.

I was pretty annoyed by TWRP 2.8.3.0 for blanking out the screen when flashing - so I thought the device crashed. But after a 5 minutes, the screen turned on again.

1st boot took about 10-15 minutes and everything seems fine.

Great work on CM12 ;)
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tintolucci:
Rooting

Installed succesfully CM12 and GAPPS, but can't root the tablet (fire hd 8.9).

Maybe a stupid question,but how can I root it?

Super SU does not work

Thanks for any hints
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Bastlwastl2010:
SU is already in CM12, you must enable this in the developer (Root access apps and adb) section and can see rest in the privacy section
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] manhanhangda:
some problems on lp5.0

I installed succesfully Gap and cm12. But has some problems

1. camera is not working on skype

2. bluetooth is not working ( I cant turn on bluetooth)

3. USB OTG is not working ( I dont know this device support USB OTG)

4. Soon run out of battery

So I really like this Rom

1. Faster than official rom

2. Easy to use

Thankyou,

I hope Cm12 will have more update to make this rom perfect
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tintolucci:
Rooting

I just can't see in my menue these options. I've only got following (not mentioning wi-fi, display, etc.):

system profiles

Security

accounts

backupo&reset

location

privacy

language

and that's about all ....

is my kindle mutant? :)

Sorry if I sound too stupid
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Bastlwastl2010:
First you must enable the developer option bei typing 7 times on the Build number in the Info section, then you can see the developer section.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tintolucci:
You mean "Owner info" in "security"? ?

UPDATE: Alles hat geklappt !!! -

Bastlwastl2010 - THANK YOU, now I'm 007 in kindle tweaks :)
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Bastlwastl2010:
No...its the last section, in german its called "Ueber das Tablet" I think in English its something with "About......"

Sorry English is not my native Language
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] thetesterman:
Probably too early to ask, but are there any plans to support LTE version so we can use bluetooth ?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Quick update:

I've been really busy at work (anyone see Ara's DevCon2?), but wanted to do a quick build refresh as the theme engine was added recently.

NO BUG FIXES. So be aware of the current KNOWN ISSUES in the Bug Reporter.

(Downloads Section for the new ROM)

Enjoy
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zavien3:
Funny, I flashed your 4.2.2 from 2013 just for giggles since I hadn't run it for 2 years now? I think I'm in love again. The 8.9 screams with 4.2.2 on it. I think I will hang out back in the Android dark ages for now until something can be figured out on cm11/12 for this device.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrbender666:
Thank you for the new build, seems that made me able to play at heartstone before it was freezing

and also (but could it be a palcebo ) the tablet seems snappier and smoother, specially with chrome and videos in webpages.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
Not sure if I'm just being an idiot but can't seem to find the link for the latest build. Normally the first post gets updated, no?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] nicohs103:
Please Hashcode, do a version LTE. This tablet is awful with Amazon SO, and I need the 4G :(
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Pokeroo:
It's in the first post. Or if you're in a browser click on the Downloads tab at the top of this page, under the thread title.

Ken
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BobJayJr:
In the SlimPop for OtterX forum [MENTION=4393788]webdroidmt[/MENTION] posted a fix for the Netflix issue. . .

". . . 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 . . . So I did some searching along with trial and error and found a Netflix apk that worked . . . It's version 3.0.0, so it's not too old and the interface is fairly up to date."

Link to https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880937064 to download. It worked on my Kfire HD 8.9 running [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION]'s latest download.

Thanks to Mike T.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tichestahur@gmail.com:
Great job, Hashcode! Also i hope i will can see something for LTE :fingers-crossed:
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrcpu:
8.9 running the earlier release of lollipop.

Copied the new .zip to the internal storage, rebooted into twrp. Picked the zip, swiped to install, and about 3 seconds later, my table rebooted. It flashed an error, but it went by too fast for me to read. Now I get the orange fire in kindlefire logo, but I never get to the blue. Am I hosed? or is there something I can do to get squared away?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrbender666:
i think if fastboot is still working you can push again the recovery as u did first time you went to custom rom.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrcpu:
Hmph. No joy. Tried the srt_tool recovery as well, and it's just stuck at the orange fire prompt. I've let it set for minutes, and nothing is happening. I can get into fastboot mode consistently, so I pushed my backup back, but I'm out of ideas.

I'll post in the other section since this isn't really related to hashcode's release.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tintolucci:
OTG support?

Is OTG a dead end in this device?:(
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BobJayJr:
[MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] - been running your 5.0.2 for 5 days or so. No surprises/problems. It's an amazing (bugs and all) alpha, a really nice piece of work☺ Look forward to more when you can fit it in. I understand what the demands of a "real job" can be like. Thanks again.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] OAG:
OTG supposes power suply of external device via USB port; this feature is missing.

No big sense to include OTG support without it.

---------- Post added at 12:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:22 AM ----------

What is the right sequence of steps to get best results in upgrade from CM11?

Shall I do a full wipe before installing a new ROM?

For historical reasons, I use CWM 6, not TWRP. Is it recommended to install TWRP instead?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BobJayJr:
I'm experiencing random browser shutdowns. I don't see this problem in the bug report. So, the question is, "does everyone/anyone have a similar experience?" BTW I'm using the latest PA micro mod GAPPs, has anyone experienced a problem with the PA packages?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
Just to confirm... are you having the issue with the built in "Browser", with Chrome, and/or with another browser app?

I'm using the latest PA Stock package and I do have occasional shutdowns in Chrome, but I chalked it up to the early state of CM12 and the alpha status of the ROM.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BobJayJr:
My problems are with the built-in browser.

Edit: [MENTION=2779180]nathanh[/MENTION] I find now that I'm also having problems with Chrome. I haven't tried other browsers.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] ydgmms:
How about for those of us that can wire up external power to power OTG devices, and charge the kindle?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] carnality666:
Hi, im also having issues with the stock browser and chrome. I installed Gapps from Tkruzze and my browsers crash after about 2 mins each.

Besides that, I'm enjoying the rom. I had the CM 11 on here when I bought it and it was so SLOWWWWW. This is definitely an improvement but still choppy with multiple apps open. Is there anyway to substantially speed up the operation of this rom without putting the CPU min/max at 1500mhz the whole time (thus killing the battery life)? I've read that the stock firmware is a lot faster but substantially gimped because you don't have access to the playstore. Does anyone have any optimization tips they can share?

Also, the audio seems kind of low. Anyone know a way to boost the output without causing significant sound distortion?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mrbender666:
same here, occasionally chrome becomes almost frozen and after some time the tablet reboots.

All the rest, game also, seems to work perfectly, no problem with multitasking apps except browsers...that occasionally bring the tablet so slow and reboots.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] dcahoe:
I have seen the same issues with Dolphin browser having major slow downs and mini freezes (especially here on xda website!!). I wound up turning jetpack off and dolphin is working much better.

I have not had any other apps or games that I use have this issue either.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] notiboy07:
restore using titanium?

im having problems restoring app + data using titanium backup, cant seem to restore some apps. ive also tried to restore from a nandroid backup but the apps doesnt show in the listing. does anyone have this problem too? or is it not really recommended to restore apps using titanium? thanks
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mafco55:
Thank you so much for this! I've been running it for a couple of days now and for the most part it is working great. I also concur that it feels a bit zippier than CM11. For what it's worth here are the mostly minor issues I'm having:

- I also had a problem with the Google Now launcher until I went back and installed the PA GAPPS (thanks BobbyJayJr!)

- Have also had the stall during reboot problem a couple of times

- Google Calendar fails installation

- Inbox for Gmail and Google Messenger "not compatible with this device" (both worked on CM11)

- Screen Cast to Chromecast doesn't work (FCs) from both the chromecast app and the system setting. On CM11 I was able to get this to work using the MirrorEnabler.apk fix. Have tried both version 6 and version 7 and neither fixes it.

The last is the only issue that would drive me back to CM11. I've come to depend on screen mirroring for watching videos from apps that don't have built-in chromecast support like Amazon Instant Video and others. But I'll stick with CM12 for a while to see if a fix is in the works and try out some more apps. Thanks again for making this happen!
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Moor Terces:
I've had this installed for a little while now and it seems to be working pretty well. One thing I have noticed is that it builds up a lag fairly quickly. I know it is the drive getting clogged and needs to be trimmed. Did you build the trim function just into the boot, or is it set to periodically run?

BTW I would also like to throw a thank you out for taking the time to build this out!
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zavien3:
I've tried several different gapps and have the same problem.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
[MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] any update on this becoming an official release? Thanks
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Bastlwastl2010:
Hmmm..

Read this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58124482&postcount=34

and hope with us that hashcode find some time........
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] flyers98:
Hashcode, when will the next build?cm alpha 3 or beta? thank you in advance for your reply. :)
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mr.galaxys:
guessing dirty flash is not suggested?? cyanogenmod version 11-20141112-snapshot-m12-jem

also twrp at v 2.7.0.0 i ask because 1 it been while since i did this and 2nd i don't wanna lose my stuff on kindle 8.9hd

also thank you Hashcode bring life to my kindle once again
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
I didn't dirty flash, but instead done a nandroid backup and restore - it was quite slow after so I've ended up wiping and redoing it from scratch.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] iyousif:
Thank you so much for this one.

I flashed the latest TWRP 2.8.3.0 > Reboot > This ROM + GApps without doing any wipe but cache and now it's in optimizing apps stage!

Can't wait for it! :)
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] RedsonRising:
I did a dirty flash on my HD7 and it wasn't running that well. Did a clean flash and it's much better. Definitely recommended.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mr.galaxys:
seems fine did dirty flash so far so good

cant seem get sixaxis controller app to work

error only position independent executables (pie) are supported

attempting to close server restoring Bluetooth state

trying make my ps3 remote connect to kindle worked before update any ideas looking for pie bypass for kindle hd

bypassing-pie-security-check ?

once again thank you hash code for all your hard work:good:

(UPDATE play store seem to fix this error )

THANK YOU
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] nigelmercier:
And GPS would be nice, personally not interested in 3G.

I'd be happy to do any tests while I still have my Jem LTE at home, it normally lives on my boat.

Oh, and welcome back #C

PS Just had a quick look, the builds link says they are for the KF7"
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] **TheDuke**:
Hashcode, thanks a million times!

Is anyone else having app compatibility issues? A couple of my essential apps (Android Device Manager, MLB At Bat) now say "Your device isn't compatible with this version" even though they worked well with Hashcode's CM11.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Nanaki-seto:
Took a long time to install much longer than cm11 did but damn well worth the wait. I installed strait overtop of cm11 m12 with out a hitch. Google play went boom on start up (no shocker i expected it to) now it has updated and is perfect. The kf hd 8.9 is just a flat out amazing piece of hardware. This sucker is i am not even sure how old but can run lollipop 5.0.2 i mean come on now that says allot. The hardware in this sucker still kicks butt.

Lol i almost missed a typo with lollipop (lollipoo) the apple fans would have loved that one i bet :p
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] foldog22:
Bluetooth

I understand from reading bluetooth doesn't work on the LTE version, but should I be getting "Onfortunately, Bluetooth Share has stopped" like every 2 minutes? I have bluetooth turned off.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] iyousif:
Any updates? :)

O yes, Android 5.1 is out!
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] smeitmeister:
mouse pointer?

Just dirty flashed the "20150122" version, and it feels pretty stable.

My bluetooth keyboard and mouse are detected, and functioning, except that the mouse pointer isn't showing on the screen (as it was on CM11). Did I miss something?

Cheers.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] edskal:
thanx a mil hashcode

Clean install of 0122 version.

Gapps from links are no good. Lot of errors. Tried two diff versions.

Clean install again.

Gapps downloaded from official CM12 section. It is compatible with any lollipop release.

Works perfect and smooth.

Better than CM11

No single issue.

Memory allocation perfect
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
Just curious to see if there has been any development in other old devices [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] - i.e. can we expect updates to the jem? Thanks
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] nigelmercier:
This is the jem, isn't it?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
yep
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] monster1612:
Awesome job with CM12 - it's quite phenomenal. Any plans for an Android 5.1 port or other updates?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
Still no updates :( I mean it's a good work, but there are a few bugs in it
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Risingsunn:
So it seems development has stopped on this ROM, such is life. My question would be, is it good enough as is for light to medium usage or would I better off sticking with an offical CM11 build?
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] metaljr81:
It's really stable without any bugs that I came across and I've run it for a year now.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] RedsonRising:
How have you run it for a year? CM12 for the Kindle has only been out 6 or 7 months.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] metaljr81:
Including cm11 then.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] ABATAPA:
Really need the support of 3G/4G and GPS. 8(
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] arctophile:
Sigh. Did a fresh install of 1/22 after "Fix permissions" in TWRP borked my 01/02 build. Now lots of apps showing incompatible in Play Store, regardless of fixes (build.prop spoofing has always worked for me before, but not this time. Market Helper app just crashes).

Back to 01/02 I guess, unless someone know what might be going on...?

EDIT: Sigh. Reset everything, flashed 01/02 and the old PA Gapps I'd been using, and still the Play Store apps aren't compatible (eg Swype). The only difference I can think of is that I'm on TWRP 2.8.3.0 rather than 2.7.0.0 - could that possibly make a difference to app compatibility? Looks like I'll just have to sideload stuff for now.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bustr85:
To me the last build has been working for a long time and it was a fresh install. No incompatibility problems in gapps
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] transi1:
cm12

cm12:) download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=jem