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[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Process is the same but may need to do a full wipe if subsequently experience frequent crashes of Google Play Services. Seems to vary by insividual/device. Be sure to have a recent backup of your Data partition.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] fablepc:
Help me pls

I have just fed up stock room (installed Hdx nexus and googleapp in my stock room). now i only get in Safestrap 4.01 and HDX nexus 4.0.5

Can you help me to upload backup's stock rom 4.5.2 thor pls ?

Sorry for my bad english

Best wish for you.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] fablepc:
Thank ggow! Your HDX nexus is so cool

I have found out solution in this topic: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56148362&postcount=1

Delete this post for me pls.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Bug Reporting

- In the absence of XDA's bug reporting

- Please use http://www.hostedredmine.com/projects/nexus-rom-v4

- It's free and easy to use and I have set it up as public access so at the moment no user account is needed to log an issue (We'll see how that pans out)

- I'll update the OP with the link
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] lynx3:
GPS (location)

Any word on when GPS (geolocation) might be implemented? Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] M-A-X:
Hey.

Do you have the hdx with 4g (lte)? Otherwise your Device just doesnt have the GPS Hardware

Grüße

Max
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] lynx3:
Yup. Do you have LTE and GPS working?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] glen_e:
Ggow, thanks for all your help. You are an excellent developer. This whole process has been a breeze after doing a little bit of homework.

I have noticed one bug which has been persistent between applications; any application which forces landscape mode does so upside down, even with autorotation enabled. Is there a fix for this?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- Thanks, happy to hear you like the ROM :)

- Yes the rotation issue a well known one

- Lock the screen in the orientation you would like

- Then launch your application
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] chipsu:
In just wondering, is the any way to get vibration working? None of the custom rooms I've tried seem to do it.

Thanks.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Kindles (specifically HDX models) lack vibration hardware.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] shawly:
Just installed HDX Nexus on my Thor, but I can't activate wifi, it just stays disabled...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Cl4ncy:
Do you use Safestrap v4 and flashed Nexus to a secondary slot? That's the problem then, atm WLAN works with CM11 in secondary slots only, so either ...

- flash CM11 to a secondary slot,

- or make a backup of your stock slot, copy it to your PC, then flash Nexus to the stock slot.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Tau_Lee:
Can someone help?

Hello, i am really struggling with the installation.

I just got my HDX 7 device today. First i wanted to install CM 12, but i am happy with the stable CM 11 Version for now. The only problem now is: I don't really understand the instructions since i wasn't here from the beginning of the development..

Can you give me a detailed instruction for this version in specific? Like what does flash mean? You mention something like " - Flash the latest SuperSU package if you want root" ... Do i want to root??

Is someone willing to help me through this (for you) finished journey? With a step by step guide for this stable version here? Or must i struggle through all those threads putting all those pieces of information together?

Please, if you have steam you can add me there and i will even give you a little gift for the effort. - ID 2243350

Thank you
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Cl4ncy:
Good you ask first, i.e. before you brick your HDX. ;)

First of all, what's the current status of your HDX? Fire OS version, rooted, Safestrap v3.7x or v4, or TWRP recovery installed?

You said you wanted to install CM12, note that CM12 is NOT Safestrap compatible anyway! Read the Installation notes and requirements of each ROM carefully!

Flashing is the process of programming a ROM, as the memory they're stored in is usually called Flash-ROM.

So give a little info about your Kindle, and then we'll go from there. ;)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] shawly:
Yes, because if you don't even know what root is, you should better learn more about custom roms etc. else the chance that you destroy your device is pretty high. ;)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Tau_Lee:
Well thanks for the fast reply!

My HDX 7 (16 GB, without LTE) is freshly shipped from Amazon. It has version 13.3.0.2 on it which i didn't update, since i know the problems from my psp fat times. Did not root or anything, which is the safest and cleanest way?

CM12 seems to have issues yet, so i stick with this stable version first. It is my first tablet anyways so i don't really mind.

So what way for rooting would you recommend? And what are the next steps?

---------- Post added at 01:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 PM ----------

Well i know what "root" is on Linux, since i am working with it . Jailbreaking my iphone aswell led to some experience. Rooting is like getting root rights, i get that. But since this here is the most stable rom (isn't it?) and there are many ways of installing CM i just ask for instructions for this cleanest and most stable one.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Cl4ncy:
Ok, first of all keep WLAN disabled/flight mode active so it won't connect to Amazon anytime during the process!

You're currently on a Fire OS version below .3.2.4, which would give you a couple of options, from which I recommend this one:

root, install TWRP, update to 3.2.3.2 (from TWRP) - this is optional (could just update to 3.2.3.2 bootloader), unlock the bootloader, disable OTA via HDX Toolkit, then backup Fire OS in TWRP, copy the backup to your PC, then install ROM of your choice.

Root can be obtained with the HDX Toolkit,

TWRP is here,

you should install Minimal ADB and Fastboot,

and grab these drivers,

bootloader unlock procedure is described here, and after installation of all software mentioned there, also here,

Read all the info given, ask first before you mess up anything! If you don't know what you're doing, it'd be a good idea to not do it at all.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Tau_Lee:
Ahh thank you so much for putting this together for me. That really helps out a lot. I will try this now and give update later on.

Really nice of you to reply and help so fast.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] rekki:
I installed this ROM, but messed up the steps and didn't get GAPPS to install. Now I can't get into Safestrap either, what should I do?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- install the safestrap app again

- install the recovery again

- then reboot

- then see if you can access safestrap again
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] rekki:
I can't install safestrap, it says i'm not rooted. I think i got unrooted when I had to do a factory reset the first time I installed the Nexus rom, because it was hung up on on the screen with the balls moving. I factory reset and got into the rom but no GAPPS to be found.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- you could try installing the latest kingroot

- maybe if kingroot gives root access you can install safestrap and start again
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] rekki:
Thanks, everythings but Playstore.

- Installed kingroot and rooted

- Install safestrap and went into recovery and install ROM and GAPPS again (HDX_Nexus_Gapps-v2.1.zip)

- boot up into nexus rom but play store doesn't work

What should I do to get GAPPS working?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- In safestrap try doing a factory reset
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] rekki:
I did, and rebooted. Signed into the Play Store but it just sits there spinning like its trying to load but nothing gets loaded.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- yes it does that on first install

- click on app manager and swipe away play store

- start play store again, accept terms and conditions and all should be good
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] rekki:
Awesome it works!

Thanks a lot :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] klofisch:
Do i need a special kernel to run this ROM on my Apollo with 14.3.2.3.2?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
No - prerequisites for that base are twrp recovery + an unlocked bootloader (you have both). Read instructions carefully, flash and enjoy!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Ivan.Trachuk:
Do you have any progress with your mentioned plans? :)

I really hope that you are porting nexus rom to saturn (4 gen).

I love my Fire HDX 8.9 and also love clear Android.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- I have made a start on safestrap

- Not finished yet

- also carries risk for any early testers
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] sploenix:
Instant Video App

Is there a possibility to get the instant video app running like in stock rom? with nexus rom the app is starting the amazon website in my browser, but the browser tells me that my device is not supported.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- No, the apps in FireOS are intricately tied into Amazon's framework.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
You probably know this already but you can get Amazon Instant Video working with Nexus V4. Just have to download an Amazon app cocktail from the Play Store. As noted the browser gets involved in playback. I run the latest version of Opera; never experienced a problem.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] sploenix:
Opera doesn't work for me, but chrome does - thanks. Maybe faking the user agent string could work for other browsers too. At least now it works, even if it's not that comfortable like in stock rom.

I wonder why the app for phones works without redirection to the browser. Is there a different app for phones?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Yep - delete your current Amazon app and try v5.6.1.200 (here). It will prompt you to install the instant video component if needed. Prime content then plays within the app instead of a browser. Works great on Nexus v4; suspect CM11 would behave the same. I usually don't recommend this path as it is not supported by Amazon so will likely break in the future. Enjoy the functionality while it lasts.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] iNTRCPT4lyfe:
I'm getting a really annoying background hiss out of the right side of my headphones with this ROM. I ruled out the headphones being the culprit because the hiss isn't present when they're plugged into my iPhone, and just for kicks I flashed the stock 4.5.4 ROM and that also got rid of the hiss. I notice you boosted the headphone output in version 4.0.2, could that be the cause? Anything you think I should try? I'd rather not use the stock ROM, but once I hear that hiss it's all I can focus on and it drives me nuts.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
I do not experience 'hiss' on v4.0.5 with a modest pair of ear buds (have not tried headphones) that are reasonably sensitive to higher frequencies. I do have Dolby installed but there is no significant difference in background noise when toggled on/off. That said, I do wonder of the volume boost in 4.0.2 could be a contributor as I have not been able to use my regular buds in more recent releases as the volume is too high even on the lowest setting (yep, I applied the generic tweak that increases the number of volume steps...still too loud). Your headphones may be picking some distortions that my buds do not.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] iNTRCPT4lyfe:
I did recently upgrade from basic Apple earbuds to Sony XBA-H1 IEMs. I don't remember hearing anything like this with the Apple ear buds, and unfortunately I can't test them now because my dog... dismantled them. I'll try clean flashing 4.0.5, maybe I installed something else that screwed stuff up. The noise was bad enough that I would expect another headphone user to have noticed it by now if it wasn't just me. Also, what exactly does the Dolby app do? I've never had it installed.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Dolby is a audio enhancer (also a company and trademark). On higher end devices (think Home Theater) is can create some remarkable effects. The impact is less noticeable on portable devices. I primarily use it to enhance podcasts and other voice content. Link to an HDX compatible version can be found in OP of this thread (here).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] iNTRCPT4lyfe:
Quick update: I did a clean flash of HDX Nexus 4.0.5 (just the ROM itself and the GAPPS package) and the background noise was still there.

I'll try to describe it in more detail: Whenever I play any audio (could be anything from pressing a button on screen to playing a youtube video), there is an audible *pop* when the headphone output first activates. This pop varies in volume and is sometimes quite loud. This is followed by the background hiss in my right ear for the duration of whatever audio is playing. The hiss continues for a few seconds after the audio stops until the headphone output deactivates completely, at which point there is another, quieter, *pop*.

After my first test, I installed Dolby to see if it would make a difference, but it didn't. None of this behavior is present in the stock ROM.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Ok - cranking up the volume I can detect the start/stop pops which are a bit louder when audio engages vs disengages. A faint hiss is detectable during playback (could only listen for a moment due to overall loudness) but I did not notice any asymmetry. Likely your headphones are far superior and 'bring out' audio imperfections possibly magnified by the audio boost introduced in more recent Nexus v4 builds. It's possible Amazon took additional steps to filter out undesirable anomalies as HDX audio capabilities are heavily touted. Not sure what more can be done other than tweak the frequency curves using Dolby or an equalizer app.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] mrw187:
whats the latest on sms and call functionality since I last asked in mid June?, and also are the Verizon or at&t lte hdx's unlocked as standard, and can it be unlocked if it is locked? does the loading of nexus make it unlocked anyway?

thanks.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] wolf_sliver59:
please help me

Today i try install rom HDX Nexus Thor v4.05

But, i got stuck in flash rom. Because i wiped in TWRP : Dalvik cache, Data, Cache and System. I dont wipe Internal Storage.

Now, i can't flash rom HDX Nexus Thor v4.05. It show error every time i flash:

"E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/HDX_Nexus_ROM_Thor-v4.05.zip'.

Please help me.

I dont have a backup Data TWRP. :crying:

Sorry for my bad english!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Cl4ncy:
Well, do you have the

real

TWRP or Safestrap? If you've Safestrap, which version did you have (v3.7x or v4)?

In either case, can you still access recovery, i.e. TWRP or Safestrap?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] wolf_sliver59:
i still access recovery mode and i have real TWRP Recovery 2.8.7.0
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Cl4ncy:
Good, you also have an unlocked bootloader?

Anyhow, TWRP access enables you to copy/move ROMs to the HDX in order to flash them. So I'd suggest to check whether you have the correct file for your device (i.e. Thor), check its md5, and re-download the file if the md5 is different. If it still fails try to install CM11 (requires an unlocked bootloader as well), and see if it works.

There have been issues like yours before, but they seemed to be solved? :confused:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] techmanc:
I am still noobie at this but I would make sure your installing right ROM for your device as I had d/l wrong ROM from I bad link that directed me to it.

Once I had right ROW all went well.

Also check that the file you d/l is a good file as a corrupt file wont install.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] SilverLynx:
Google Play is constantly bugging me to update it. Has anyone done so? And does it work? The last couple versions have not.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
If your device tags are current you can safely update to Nexus v4.0.5 and install the gapps package linked in the OP. Play Services may be cranky at first until it self-updates to the most current version (7.8.99) which has been very stable on my Thor with Nexus v4.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] MinerBoy004:
Sound bug: When you use headphones the sound is very weird like some sounds are low and some are VERY loud. I hope this can be fixed ASAP.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Works fine for me. Might try installing Dolby (links in OP and/or within this thread) which offers various smoothing/leveling functions.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] MinerBoy004:
Thanks for the tip, but I switched to CM11 now. I haven't tested out the headphones yet.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] veaceslav:
I followed the long path of updating from 3.2.8 to 4.5.2 then installed this rom together with gapps. Everything works file except the SuperSU. It says updating failed and I have no root access.

How can I fix this?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] W99DEY:
You can flash a version, pretty sure the link to the file is on page 1
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Yep - agreed.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] veaceslav:
Oh.. I missed the part with flashing supersu... Sorry for stupid question...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Looking ahead

Curious if a lollipop based variant of the HDX Nexus ROM in on the radar? Don't get me wrong - I am 100% satisfied with the current version (with a few xposed tweaks) and know there are at least two cm12 builds for HDX should I wish to go that direction (which I probably will). I do like the purity of aosp but it is not a big deal given cm12 is fantastic option.

I also realize development may slow now that Amazon has made the unfortunate decision to discontinue HDX models. Looks like mainstream appeal and aggressive price points won out over high end experience. Meh, what's the difference between 171 ppi and 323 ppi; looks the same to me (tongue-in-cheek).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
Where did you read this?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- I knew that the Kindle Hdx 8.9 has been replaced with the Fire Hdx 8.9

- At least here in the UK the Kindle HDX 7 is still on sale

- It would be a shame if they dropped the HDX line of tablets.

- I am planning a version of nexus ROM based on lollipop but was waiting for fireos 5 to arrive
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
As most know Amazon announced several budget friendly Kindle Fire (no HD/HDX suffix) tablets a few days ago. HDX models are no longer included in device comparison tables nor advertised on the site. An explicit search still turns up previous listings but the most popular models (eg: 7" WiFi 16MB w/special offers) are unavailable 'new' with no backorder option. It appears higher end 8.9" models may soldier on but Amazon could still be adjusting listings.

The above pattern is familiar to anyone who has observed Amazon quietly discontinue beloved devices (eg: 1st Gen HD w/HDMI out port; Kindle Touch with audio out capabilities, etc.).

The are a few posts in Kindle Fire forums hosted on Amazon that suggest 5.1 won't be coming to HDX. Have to see where that goes; right now FUD until confirmed.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- If fireos 5 doesn't come to the HDX 3rd gen then I'll create a nexus lollipop variant for unlocked devices
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
I'm still hoping we'll see FireOS 5, it may not just be a priority for them at this point. :eek:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ankitaroramba:
Hi,

I was trying to install CM11 on my Kindle fir hd'x 7". I was able to do everything right, was very cautious, but after creating a new ROM slot in safestrap, i rebooted and on the safestrap screen instead of waiting 10 seconds pressed 'continue'. The kindle is not booting up. Is it the hard brick? I took the backup of the stock ROM. Is there a way i can get it running again? What are the options? Has anybody in the same situation able to get it working?

Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] veaceslav:
I am having troubles with Google location services. The location is not working at all. Anybody has met this problem?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Yes. Although Google location services is suppose to work with gps disabled (or lacking gps hardware as is the case with wifi only HDX models) I find it to be unreliable. Even when connected to a 'well known' public WiFi my HDX fails to secure an approximate location most of the time (on occasion it does work). I will typically disable Google location services on any reasonably modern device with a physical gps chip is I find GLS consumes more battery than the gps hardware for the suite of applications that I use. Obviously this isn't going to work well if you depend on Google Now or other apps/services that constantly need location information.

I realize your question was about hdx and/or Nexus v4 but I wanted to share my general experience with Google location services.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] JohnnySJ:
Hello, i recently made a thread in the Q&A section in hopes that a developer like yourself would read it. Basically, after looking all over the web, i found this quote in the Amazon Developer Program page:

"Our new tablets ship with Fire OS 5, with features coming to the 4th generation Fire tablets (released in 2014) as part of free, over-the-air Fire OS updates later this year."

It seems like only the HDX 2014 will recieve Fire OS 5.

That is really a bad move by Amazon. The HDX 2013 is still a pretty powerful tablet, barely 2 years old, and more than capable of running a Lolipop based Rom.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Given Amazon has discontinued most HDX models (4th Gen Saturn TBD) it seems unlikely they will invest resources to test and deploy FireOS 5 to these devices. Just my opinion but your find seems to confirm Amazon is being selective with OTA updates to v5.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] NeverSmile:
on 4.05 charge seem to be slowly, on 30%, it took 6h30m to fully charged.. Is my device problem ???
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Been running 4.05 for months. Devices accepts charge at the rated capacity which is ~1800mA. A top off from 20-30% takes under 3 hours on a 7" HDX (note charge rate tapers at the battery approaches capacity).

Try a different charger and cables. The latter is likely the culprit; poor data transfer and/or charge rates are often traceable to cheap or worn cables. If you need a replacement these work well (there are many other quality alternatives; this is just an example). In my experience stock cables are variable depending on device generation and cable source.

Grab an inexpensive USB power meter if you are interested in monitoring charge rate and/or identifying good/poor cables (one of many examples)