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[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Best to unlock the bootloader allowing installation of a much broader selection of custom ROMs. You'll be better served by Lineage 14.1 vs this aging ROM.

https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Tersus:
I found the thread you linked but I am not sure if it works with my old firmware. Does it matter at all? Like, will this one click tool just install the latest bootloader?

Is there any other firmware that needs to be updated (like modem for phones)?

Where do I get that linage Version for the kindle? Can you give me a small step by step guide?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Existing firmware is irrelevant for 1-click and the equivalent manual unlock method. Both install an older bootloader with a signature forging vulnerability that is exploited to execute the unlock. 1-click automates this process in tosses in a few other 'nice to haves'. Once unlocked you can choose form any available HDX custom ROM - although most go with Lineage 14.1.

Best path is to browse through the 1-click thread then private message [MENTION=5828306]draxie[/MENTION] for a copy of the script. Note you will need access to a Linux or OS X (Mac) based host to execute the automated unlock. Windows is not supported.

Note you'll need to tune up your geek-lite hat to work through the process. 1-click makes it easier but does not fully insulate from nerdy technology/terminology. After all, you are still 'hacking' an Amazon appliance to perform something it was never intended to do.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] CCF_100:
USB Tethering isn't displayed using this ROM...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
USB tethering isn't supported on 3rd gen HDX devices regardless of ROM; hardware limitation. OTG doesn't work either.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] CCF_100:
I remember when I was running the official FireOS ROM I could use the USB Tethering app to pull up a hidden menu where USB tethering was in. Same thing with the Nexus ROM, although I stopped using it because it was unstable (at least from my experience.)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
USB port is unpowered on 3rd (and likely 4th) gen HDX devices. Not even the measly 1-5 unit loads (100-500 mA) in the USB 2.0 spec. Whatever tethering you were doing had to be at a very low throughput rate.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Have updated the instructions in OP to include HDX Nexus Gapps.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Likesoft:
I found the reason of Google Maps Crashing.

I need to change following 2 options in build.prop like,

ro.build.tags=test-keys -> ro.build.tags=release-keys

ro.build.type=userdebug -> ro.build.type=user

(because of some apps checking these options)

after change the options, Google maps is crashed.

Sorry for reporting wrong reason.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
That is strange, could you raise in a bug report and state which version of google maps you have.

It used to work fine with userdebug builds, unless that is recent change that has been made.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Likesoft:
When the build.prop option is 'userdebug' and 'test-keys', there's no problem for Google Maps app.

After change the option from 'userdebug' to 'user' and, from 'test-keys' to 'release-keys', the crashing is occured.

The reason of changing build.prop options is not for Google Maps app, for some apps which check the root permission.

There's no relations between build.prop options and root permisson, but the apps consider that the device is rooted if the options are 'userdebug' and 'test-keys'.

I will update the version of Google Maps and Google Play Services at bug report.

By the way, If I use or used some rude expressions, please excuse me, ggow.

I'm not good at english and polite expressions.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Not a problem, on the language thing :)

We all come from different backgrounds on here.

Good test and investigation work :)

When I have a good number of things in the bug list then I'll take a run at them and release a new version.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] SilverLynx:
Silly Noob question here.

I just got the HDX Nexus ROM setup to my liking, and I found very very few problems, all of which I can overlook (great job!). For years I have heard people sing the praises of Cyanogen Mods, but have never been able to try one until now. I played with it for a short time, it seems nice.

So my question is, other than the theming aspects, is there any real differences between the HDX Nexus and the Cyanogen11? Speedwise, resourcewise, etc.?

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
There are probably some differences in in terms of speed and resources between CM-11 and Nexus V4 but they are going to be negligible. Nexus v4 is built purely for mainly for two goals stability and speed.

If you use xposed with Nexus v4 then you can pretty much make it look like Cyanogenmod with features like Advanced reboot menu, Expandable Desktop and the like. I suppose xposed allows more customisations.

It's just down to your personal preference which one you like better :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] SilverLynx:
Thank you for the speedy response! Think I'll just hang on to HDX Nexus rom for now, I love it! Seriously considering ditching my FireOS backup. I don't think I can handle going back to amazon.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Yes, it's Safe to ditch the backup. If Ever there is a need to return to FireOS for an upgrade of stock ROM then I have/can provide that.

Nexus ROM is my main ROM too :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] sn123py:
Hi,

this evening i had two dialogboxes (simcard removed, simcard inserted) again. attached is the current log.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] krustyzy:
Confirm that. I was working on the HDX right then and accidentally clicked on "Reboot now". No log from me, therefore, but it happened to me too (first and only time so far).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] sn123py:
You can get out of these dialogs with back, but from then LTE is not working any more (at least with my device).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] hecbigcat:
what better battery life CM 11 Nightly , Nexus 4.0.2 or CM 11 for Safestrap ? :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
You are gonna to have to figure that one on your own based on personal usage. None are 'battery hogs'; all share KitKat's power management features. Safestrap ads a layer of abstraction but I have not observed excessive battery drain with limited usage. My 'go-to' choice remains native Nexus v4 which exhibits excellent battery life IMO (active and sleeping).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] tomba2033:
Hello. Thank you for the rom. But my Thor 16Gb Wi-fi only constantly drains battery. I have clean system with no other programs. And I even switch to the aeroplane mode. See the picture. dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62643568/Screenshot_2015-07-04-17-41-03.png
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
You likely have something running in the background that is draining power. Use tools such as GSam to identify the culprit(s). From there you can either disable offenders or use tools such as Greenify to reign them in.

I have seen this before: the native battery monitor shows the device is not awake but plenty of background activity is still taking place. That is where GSam or similar tool can help. Ultimate goal is to maximize the amount of time in 'deep sleep' where power consumption is lowest. My Thor 16GB WiFi draws <0.1% per hour while sleeping (radios off) with a middle age battery that has seen a couple hundred full discharge/recharge cycles.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] fiengzhu:
Thank you for your good work!

I am wondering if you noticed a problem: when toggle bluetooth on and off several times, wifi will not be able to be enabled. What I did was

1. disable wifi and bluetooth, (this is the default setting when the system is installed, I actually started from here)

2. disable and then enable bluetooth 10 times

3. try to enable wifi and I found wifi can't be enabled. I need to reboot the device to enable wifi.

I encountered such problem several times. It doesn't always happen. I am wondering if anyone else saw this problem?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
No such problems for me.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Mr.Nik:
The problem is probably in the fact that, if the LTE signal is lost, the device will not re-connect manually and also not possible.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
I experienced occasional problems with FireOS after disabling various radios in rapid sequence. A reboot was needed to put things right. Was better after 3.2.6 but WiFi still went out on occasion. In contrast I never experienced this problem w/Nexus v2 or v4 but I don't use BT that much anymore. Guessing its a problem with HW that can only be partially mitigated through software timings.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
I'll release a new build tomorrow.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Likesoft:
I'm looking forward to having the ROM, ggow!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
I made some comments in the bugs section, and thanks for logging those.

Could you also install Google Camera and/or Open Camera and check if they work correctly?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Update

- New build is Up

- Change log is on Post #2
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] fiengzhu:
guys, thank you for your replies! I also noticed no problem in Nexus v2/v4.... I'll try the new rom...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Likesoft:
I've installed Google Camera and Open Camera both and tested.

First, basically both apps works fine.

But, in google camera, there was no option for flash. I think google camera and android can't recognize the LED flash(flashlight app does not working, too).

and when taking a photo with HDR option, after first shot, there's no more shootinig and the camera app is frozen. I can see the pictures moving from camera, the app is frozen so I cannot take photos anymore.

(in short, I cound't find problem without HDR mode and no LED flash in google camera.):)

in Open camera, the app is started with a screen which is rotated 180 degrees. when I hold the devce with facial camera down, the navigation bar is located at correct position.(lower side of screen)

there is same problem of HDR as google camera, after taking a photo with HDR option, camera app is frozen.

The weird thing is, in open camera app, LED flashlight is working.

Anyway, I love the CM stock Camera app. I wish you won't remove stock apps.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Likesoft:
This is the screenshot about a weird WiFi hotspot on/off button.

I'm sorry for improper place of reply.

You can see the on/off switch right-upper side of scree below the status bar.

that is come from wifi hotspot menu. that remains until exit the setting.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zakcng:
Tried this and the HDX rom all give me crashing AOSP keyboard

It says unfortunately android (AOSP) has stopped.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] FridgeBoxX:
Same for me here on my Thor
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Can't speak to the latest cm11 build but I have flashed Nexus 4.0.2 and cm11 (previous build) to several thor devices and never experienced a keyboard problem. Obviously you and others are. Curious what models you are using (Thor, Apollo or Saturn) and if you did a 'factory reset' after flashing in Safestrap. You may want to try a full wipe (all partitions) and then reflash. Longshot but an easy test.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] friedbird:
Thanks for your nice rom!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zxcv888:
Yeah, same here, I got Keyboard crash. I tried to install google keyboard, but, it was still the same crash
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Did you try the Nexus ROM? Purpose for asking is it seems to work great for many/most but a couple individuals are reporting keyboard crashes there too. Looking for a common thread. Don't forget to do a 'factory reset' in twrp after flashing a new rom.

What language?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zxcv888:
I did, nexus rom worked great. It's only this CM rom giving me problems with input methods. language is english-us
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
So I ran a few tests:

- flashed the latest version of CM (11-20150709) to system partition on Thor w/unlocked bootloader - no problem w/keyboard

- installed Safestrap v4, installed SS recovery, rebooted to SS recovery, wiped all partitions (stock slot)

- flashed CM11 and SuperSU 2.4.6; then performed a 'factory reset'

- rebooted CM11 and skipped most setup items including WiFi (I did set the date & time)

- did NOT install GAPPS or any other apps

- launched native SMS app and typed a bogus message; no keyboard FCs (language: english-us)

It is curious why you and others experience FCs while I (and others) do not. The only blatantly obvious difference between our devices is bootloader unlock status. Are you sure you wiped all partitions before flashing CM11 in Safestrap v4 (stock slot)?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zxcv888:
NVM I got confused. I will try to wipe all partitions and report back the results when I get home. I did install GAPPs. is there any way to remove GAPPS? I think I already tried reinstalling the ROM and GAPPS were still there.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
GAPPs is not included with the HDX variant of CM11; it must be flashed separately. The presence of Google crud after flashing CM11 is a sure sign of leftovers from a previous install.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zxcv888:
I mean, I did install GAPPS after I install this CM11. I tried reinstalling CM11 but, still have GAPPS . Does wiping all partitions remove GAPPS too?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Yup! If you discover GAPPs remnants after a full wipe + CM11 reinstall then it suggest something is amiss with the Safestrap wipe function. You can also do an advanced wipe selecting all of the partitions.

Edit: Be sure to read OP and subsequent posts by [MENTION=3370844]jeryll[/MENTION] and [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION]. In some cases GAPPs is preserved by design (obviously I didn't read OP carefully before posting - d'oh!)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] jeryll:
This is from OP:

There is a script which will backup gapps and restore it after dirty flash, should not happen when you do format /system through advanced wipe, but if you are using only SS v4, dont do that on your system!!!

Safestrap recoveries are located on system partition and if you do by mistake perform format /system, you must flash new rom + root + required addons immediately after wipe and BEFORE reboot, otherwise you have nice but expensive paperweight, BUT even if you do flash new rom, etc. you still lose Safestrap in the process!! And this will work ONLY when you are using STOCK slot!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
I have made changes in safestrap v4 to protect users against wiping /system partition. Basically you can select the /system partition for wipe but it will not wipe it. This helps to to ensure safestraps availability.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] jeryll:
Thanks for info, good to know that...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
I knew from an earlier exchange that the System partition is not wiped (by design) even when selected. Otherwise I would never have recommended selecting "all partitions"! I have also had the experience of a successful flash only after doing an advance wipe with all partitions selected. [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] looked under the twrp covers but had no explanation why this was happening. Figured I had spiked my morning coffee but it happened on a couple different occasions. Sorry to bring up this weirdness as it has only happened to me. As the saying goes - if it only happens once (or to one person) it didn't really happen.

Let's see what [MENTION=3544649]zxcv888[/MENTION] comes back with. If keyboard crashes continue after a wipe + CM reflash might look for a way to completely remove GAPPs from his device to eliminate the possibility that a previous (possibly botched) install is a contributor.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zxcv888:
I figured out what I did wrong. I flashed gapps from another place. It was gapps for KK 20150308. I flashed back to Nexus rom and 2.1 gapps on that thread. And then, I reflashed CM11 rom. Didn't flash Gapps again, but, it was preserved as stated in by OP. Thanks!

EDIT: I just tested LTE and it works fine too!. SMS worked. Calls didn't as stated.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Good stuff - thanks for posting details on the fix which might be helpful to others experiencing FCs.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] krustyzy:
Really love that ROM. Didn't find any serious flaws so far during extensive usage. Obly thing I'm still missing is Volume Rocker Wake. Would be perfect if it were included!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Volume rocker wake should be in for the next build.

Not possible without modifying the device tree bindings in the kernel sorry.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Gravitybox (xposed module) offers this; works on Nexus v4. Haven't tried on cm11. Located under Navigation keys actions.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] hecbigcat:
[MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION]

My friend same problem , he flashed Safestrap CM 11 by twrp ( locked bootloader ) and now his HDX stuck on Kindle logo .

Twrp has been replaced by stock recovery :'(

Can he unbrick it with this guide http://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/unbrick-solutions-t3059733

Sr my english is not good
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Makes absolutely no sense TWRP was replaced with the stock Amazon recovery simply by flashing CM11. Something else happened. Without knowing the details it will be hard to recommend a possible fix. However, being stuck at a grey Kindle logo on a device with a locked bootloader is usually terminal.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ynato:
After having the hdx for a couple months, I decided to finally try this rom since this has working LTE. This rom is interesting. However, is there any way of setting the softkey bar to the right in landscape mode aside from setting it into the phone mode? I like to have my notifications separate, yet I want my softkey bar to be on the right side since having it on the bottom takes up vertical real estate.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
None that I know of. Was interested in doing the same thing but eventually gave up after trying a few 'phone mode' solutions like Phab7.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] kudoz83:
I'm pretty sure someone mentioned installing the Gravitybox module for Xposed allowed you to do this...?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Unfortunately, no. There are many navigation bar/key options in Gravitybox; repositioning the navbar to the right is not one of them.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ynato:
The one in gravitybox which has the experimental left-side doesn't work in phablet mode.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] lynx3:
ggow, if its of any help I can confirm LTE working on my Thor. It appears I had a sim card problem previously. Thank you for your hard work!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] zxcv888:
How did you get it into phone mode? I am trying to get it in phone mode but, couldnt find that in options lol
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
One method is using Phab7 (Xposed module).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ppoippoi:
Can I set 'Wcdma Only' mode by this rom? Invalid sim problem.

I'm wondering if I can choose mobile network as a 'wcdma only' mode by this rom, like other android phone. I use "HDX 7 inch AT&T 64GB" at SK Telecom(Korea, LTE band 3,5). However I can't connect with any LTE network. Just "H mode(WCDMA)" works on my device and network carrier.

WCDMA worked well. It was enough to me. After using well 3 month, 'Invalid sim' showed up on status bar suddenly. It didn't connected to network itself automatically. It only searched and connected network after doing turn off-on or Airplane mode on-off. It is so annoying.

I want to try to set mobile network as 'wcdma only' mode if it is possible. It could be a solution because I think 'Invalid sim' occurs because the device has problem to distinguish network between LTE and WCDMA. It is just my guess of course. :p I also have Fire Phone made by Amazon, however it has same symptom with the Kindle and I fixed it by setting 'wcdma only' mode. I didn't drop or fall down device. I've already changed Sim card, done factory reset, unroot software, downgrade fire OS, upgrade fire OS, and so on. What do you think guys? And can I change it on menu?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] jeryll:
You can try this "shortcut" from google play, I'm using it on my 1+1, or SGS2 for network mode settings, don't know if it works on kindle hdx (and can't test as I'm in work currently), it should work on CM or AOSP ROMs, but FireOS? Try and see...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] odin-84:
Thanks a lot! ^_^
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ppoippoi:
I installed CM11 a miniutes ago, and there is a menu that I can set '3G only'. Invalid sim message doesn't show up. It seems a new device. Thx.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
New Version Released

- New Version dated 25/07/2015

- See change log on Post #3
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] lynx3:
Thanks, ggow! Any plans to get GPS to work on LTE devices?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
- It should be working

- If it is not could you send me some logs of then you try and use it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] krustyzy:
With the latest version, 3G/LTE seems to have disappeared completely from my LTE-enabled device.

I read the changelog as "3G settings autohide [whenever there is no hardware support]". Did you completely omit data networks?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Mr.Nik:
LTE does not work for me. In the settings there is no version of the modem.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Hi Mr.Nik,

Yes sorry about that, I am correcting the problem right now with the changes I made yesterday.

Will release new versions of CM-11 and Nexus v4 today to fix it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
I'm uploading new files now to fix the issue.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] lynx3:
ADB + GPS problems

Tried making a log, but it appears that the latest version of CM11 does not work with ADB. When I plug the device into the computer it begins to charge, but is not recognized as a kindle
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Did you enable usb debugging?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] lynx3:
Yup
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
I'll try it here, one sec.

EDIT: I think I have found the problem, one of my build files has a bug. Will correct it and re-release.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
New Build Release

- New Build dated 2015-07-26

- See change log on Post #3

- This fixes a bug in the RIL Radio Detection Released yesterday and...

- Restores MTP and ADB functionality
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] ggow:
Could you both confirm that the new build enables LTE to work again.