Hello,
I am getting a new KFHD today, and I was wondering if anyone could help me do these things on it. I have searched but I can not find a step by step guide on any of them. I have no problem rooting it or anything.
1 Disable ads on lock screen( unless I can get GO locker, see below)
2 Install a custom launcher (i.e Nova or Apex) and set it as default
3 Google Play Store
Thanks,
Doolster
#1 and #3 are answered already in other posts, please search. #2 I don't think anyone has messed with this much, but again search around.
1. Pay the $15 or there is another thread on here where someone did it, though it's at your own risk, there is a possibility of bricking your KFHD if not done properly.
2. It is not possible at this time to change the launcher, by default. ADW launcher EX does work but you can not associate it with the home button.
3. People have installed play rooted. There are already threads with step by step instructions.
Hack to use in Canada
Anyone know if it's possible to hack these things to use in Canada? I don't see any roms available that would allow me to use the standard Play store instead of amazon's app store. I'd like to get one and see what the fuss is about but obviously, I'm not in the US.
Related
i dont hav market place installed on my htc magic
i dont hav any google applications
plz anyone can provide me with
alternative youtube client (not google on it does not install)
alternative maps application that works in india
plz i want .apks
thanks in advance
plz reply
come on ppl no app developed still
for google maps
or for watching youtube videos
(not the original one)
i want 3rd party app
no to be harsh, but your approaching this the wrong way. You are demanding something, when what you want is already available. With a quick search, you would find out that you probably need to root your phone, then run the market enabler which will give you access to the android market. Then you will have access to various 3rd party youtube clients and map applications.
How to get appsinstaller?
thanks for the info. I have the same problem. To root this phone I need to install appsintaller for installing apk from my SD card. But I cannot find appsinstaller anywhere except from Android Market.
Indian Magic's are locked
Hey,
I was in the same position a couple of weeks back - in fact, the phone dealer advised me not to buy the Magic. Boy, was he wrong.
Unfortunately, there is no short easy way to get all applications as HTC sells a locked version of the Magic in India. You'll have to install a new version of your phone's software. I must add that, IT IS DANGEROUS and if you dont follow directions, are not comfortable with making a lot of changes, then don't. You could end up losing a phone. On the other hand, it works (I have proof) and its worth it as you get tons of applications!
The procedure I followed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548379 (please be careful in following everything). You'll need to reformat your memory card into a gold card - but everything is there in the tutorial.
For the final ROM you use, I would suggest: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=552274 In my opinion its much better than the Dream ROM.
The Sapphire Wiki (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking) has details on what all the terms mean, and how you can update your ROMs.
Let me know when you manage to complete the update!
Anyone figured out how to add sideloaded books on the 3 homescreens ? currently only stuff bought from the B&N store can go on the homescreens. Maybe some sort of hack ?
I can hope right ?
That is my only gripe about this device. I really wanted some control over the home page. I understand why they did it, but it just bothered me.
I have installed ADW as a new home screen and am looking for a copy of Launcher Pro to try as well as an alternate to the stock home screen. I also loaded Astro in the hope that I can somehow get individual books and folders on the home screen. The good thing is that you don't lose any of the main BN features at the bottom of the screen. I was able to put the library as an app on the home screen which works for now.
If anybody knows how to do this, I'd love to find out. It's my last hurdle to this being a perfect machine for me.
I originally wanted this as well, but since I rooted, I no longer want it or need it.
I installed LauncherPro and choose to use that as my defacto Home, so I never see the original B&N setup home screen.
Now I can place apps there or anything else. To me, apps are more important than seeing my book covers on the home screen. The only drawback is that I have to go to the library to see my books, but hey, it's a small price to pay.
My advice is this:
If you want to install apps and not just your books on the "home" screen, root the NC and go with LauncherPro or an equivilent.
If you want the original B&N experience and want to sideload your non B&N books then wait until someone comes up with a method, as far as I know, it isn't a priority at the moment.
But rest assured, someone will figure it out.
Now that a custom, hybrid ROM is available for the 7"KFHD, many owners are looking to take the plunge. Rather than cluttering up the development thread, I wanted to start something in Q&A.
For those trying this out, what is the benefit over stock? I have access to the Play Store, and can get to most of that with an added launcher (Golauncher in my case).
Is all the Amazon functionality intact? I see Prime videos are fixed. Does it use KFHD Amazon apps, or their Play Store equivalents? Any downside to this?
Does it keep the stock Amazon launcher, or does a recommended launcher come preinstalled? I love the fix to let us install without going to system/apps.
Thanks,
Alan
It solves a lot of issues with a stock root. Like moving launchers to /system/app no longer necessary. Gmail notifications crashing the status bar no longer an issue. Battery percentage on status bar. Lock screen ads. A whole lot more menu options.
Amazon functionality is intact but DO NOT update any of the Amazon apps in the Google play store.
It keeps the Amazon launcher. You can install whatever you want.
Root and play services all went without a hitch, but I cannot run an app that requires an additional permission normally accessed via settings>security>apps with usage access. It simply does not exist in the settings menu on the kindle. Is there any way to add the option or access the setting another way?
I've attached a screenshot of the app at the point it gets stuck.
Did you ever get this working?
Sorry, this isn't an answer. For some reason, posting a comment isn't working on this site in any web browser. In any case, I've got the exact situation you do (same HW/SW/root). I'm even trying to get the same app working through the google play store that you are, and am seeing the same message. Did you ever find a solution to this? Were you ever able to get MobileFence running on the Fire?
It is not available on Fire OS. Since Amazon has no use for Google play services.You would have to
Install a different ROM. I would ditch Fire Os and set it up as a kids tablet under CM or SlimLP. There is a good thread on how to do it in the Fire forum.
This proves Jeff Bezos is as big a crooks as the rest of them.
This stinks to high heaven!
Actually no, business model is solid even though it displeases some. Purchase a different device If you dislike Amazon's ecosystem.
This should work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/guide-workaround-apps-access-to-usage-t3535705
I know this is an old post, but since I came across it looking for a solution, I thought I should answer for others that come across this looking for a solution...
I found the answer on this thread, but here's the tl;dr version:
Download App Ops, which also requires Shizuku Manager.
I was trying to install AppLock which has a similar issue and this fixed it for me.
I'm using a rooted 5.1.1 KFFOWI and would like to add widgets to WidgetLocker. (This is not about disabling the stock lockscreen, I did that with Xposed.)
However, attempting to add a widget with the program opens settings and does not add the widget, even when WidgetLocker is made a system app. Is there anything I can do, or has Amazon won this round?
This seems to be a feature of the stock Fire OS. On my Fire 7, I had rooted it and added Nova launcher with Root Junky's SuperTool. Still, it had the same problem you are seeing. When trying to add widgets from the Nova launcher, the Fire 7 went to the Fire OS setup menu instead of popping up a permission screen to add a widget.
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Finally, I loaded the Nexus rom with Flashfire and now the Nova launcher is able to add widgets to the home screen. Adding a custom rom (I like the Nexus rom) is really the only way to make a decent tablet from the Fire 7. You have to get rid of the stock Fire OS rom and replace it with a custom rom in order to add widgets..
I have 3 Fire 7's (all with 5.1.2 firmware) that I have rooted with RootJunky's SuperTool (April 3 ver) and then added the Nexus ROM (20160405 ver) using FlashFire v.031. They all work great now.
Robo-rooter said:
This seems to be a feature of the stock Fire OS. On my Fire 7, I had rooted it and added Nova launcher with Root Junky's SuperTool. Still, it had the same problem you are seeing. When trying to add widgets from the Nova launcher, the Fire 7 went to the Fire OS setup menu instead of popping up a permission screen to add a widget.
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Finally, I loaded the Nexus rom with Flashfire and now the Nova launcher is able to add widgets to the home screen. Adding a custom rom (I like the Nexus rom) is really the only way to make a decent tablet from the Fire 7. You have to get rid of the stock Fire OS rom and replace it with a custom rom in order to add widgets..
I have 3 Fire 7's (all with 5.1.2 firmware) that I have rooted with RootJunky's SuperTool (April 3 ver) and then added the Nexus ROM (20160405 ver) using FlashFire v.031. They all work great now.
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Great suggestion. I just switched to the Nexus ROM and it's pretty great.
Shoot, I came here to ask this exact question (rooted a 5.1.1 Fire 7 5th gen with Supertool, used it to install Nova, now adding any widgets jumps to settings page). I actually tried the Nexus ROM at one point, but found it buggy and some much-needed apps wouldn't work (LIFX being the main one). The boilerplate answer seems to be "make the launcher a system app", but a) I'm pretty sure supertool did that, b) just to make sure I did it manually with Root Explorer, and c) when that didn't fix the issue, I moved it back and tried it with Titanium Backup Pro for good measure.
My sole purpose for buying this thing was to use the LIFX widgets and use it as a wall-mounted home automation control, so this is pretty important. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
mwoody450 said:
Shoot, I came here to ask this exact question (rooted a 5.1.1 Fire 7 5th gen with Supertool, used it to install Nova, now adding any widgets jumps to settings page). I actually tried the Nexus ROM at one point, but found it buggy and some much-needed apps wouldn't work (LIFX being the main one). The boilerplate answer seems to be "make the launcher a system app", but a) I'm pretty sure supertool did that, b) just to make sure I did it manually with Root Explorer, and c) when that didn't fix the issue, I moved it back and tried it with Titanium Backup Pro for good measure.
My sole purpose for buying this thing was to use the LIFX widgets and use it as a wall-mounted home automation control, so this is pretty important. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Surprised to see 'buggy' used in the context of Fire Nexus (@ggow's builds); those two terms are uncommon bed fellows. As you have discovered Nova on FireOS is not ideal. If you are seeking robust widget support you are going to have to bite the bullet and flash a custom rom. Suggest Nexus or CM 12.1. For a quick test I grabbed LIFX from APKMirror and installed on CM. Launched fine.
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Surprised to see 'buggy' used in the context of Fire Nexus (@ggow's builds); those two terms are uncommon bed fellows. As you have discovered Nova on FireOS is not ideal. If you are seeking robust widget support you are going to have to bite the bullet and flash a custom rom. Suggest Nexus or CM 12.1. For a quick test I grabbed LIFX from APKMirror and installed on CM. Launched fine.
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For my purposes, unfortunately, it didn't work. Programs would constantly hang for several seconds as if under extreme load, LIFX indicated it "wasn't compatible" in Google Play, once I installed LIFX from APKMirror it wouldn't let me log in to my cloud account and started crashing the bulbs, and eventually I lost wifi permanently (even through reboot). I don't know what it was about my experience that differed from the norm, but I was afraid it was going to brick if I didn't get back to stock.
Anyway, I know there are no guarantees with this sort of stuff, and I appreciate the response. If someone comes up for a widget fix, I'll be forever grateful, but I can work around in in the meantime. Nova is otherwise rock solid.
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For my purposes, unfortunately, it didn't work. Programs would constantly hang for several seconds as if under extreme load, LIFX indicated it "wasn't compatible" in Google Play, once I installed LIFX from APKMirror it wouldn't let me log in to my cloud account and started crashing the bulbs, and eventually I lost wifi permanently (even through reboot). I don't know what it was about my experience that differed from the norm, but I was afraid it was going to brick if I didn't get back to stock.
Anyway, I know there are no guarantees with this sort of stuff, and I appreciate the response. If someone comes up for a widget fix, I'll be forever grateful, but I can work around in in the meantime. Nova is otherwise rock solid.
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Something may have been amiss with your Nexus install. Understand the hesitation on trying again but you probably won't get widget satisfaction on FireOS. Been a problem for years across multiple generations of Amazon devices and FireOS versions.
So how does this work? I have the widget issue as well. Does this install another OS over my kindle? I was not planning on going through the trouble of a new OS even after root.
Herox said:
So how does this work? I have the widget issue as well. Does this install another OS over my kindle? I was not planning on going through the trouble of a new OS even after root.
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A custom ROM (Nexus, CM, SLimLP, etc.) completely replaces FireOS from a UX perspective. Many report dramatically improved performance and battery life. Debatable, but certainly no worse than stock. The biggest score is direct access to the Google Play Store and associated applications. A custom ROM negates restrictions imposed by FireOS including widget support. Downside: takes time/effort and removes curated Amazon UX that many Fire owners enjoy.