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I had some issues with the ADB commands for preparing my rooted Nook Color for on-device app install (primarily due to microcrap's 64-bit Vista) so I found a very easy method.
In the Market, there's an app called "Sqlite Editor" from the folks who make "Root Explorer" - it's about $3.07 US$ but I bought it anyway.
With this [AFTER A BACKUP!] I was able to directly edit the settings.db (sub category SECURE) and change the following:
'install_non_market_apps' from the default value of 0 to 1 and following a SAVE and REBOOT I can now install directly from my SD Card.
While I was doing this, I find a large number of additional entries including (are you ready for this???) bluetooth_on!
Dare I do this???
I also posted this in Mobileread's excellent Nook Color Forum and I was thinking that may we should also acknowledge them as a great forum for our beloved Nooks!
docfreed said:
While I was doing this, I find a large number of additional entries including (are you ready for this???) bluetooth_on!
Dare I do this???
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LOL...If only it were this easy.
I had no issue with installing apps from the sd card after rooting/installing mkt and gapps.
Depends on How You Rooted..
I'm not certain but some rooting methods have market/gapps built-in, some don't. I used Autonooter (after upgrading to 1.01) and market & Gmail just appeared - I never had to install anything else.
If you used Autonooter then you wouldn't have to do anything to be able to install non market apps. Maybe just toggle the setting in Nook Tools if anything.
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Its NOT that simple, its been turned on in the kernel & custom ones built for it with nothing.
If you see the "salting nook" posts so much as been done trying to get it to work, most expect something ground breaking to come from actually looking at the pins on the chip it self an connection through the MoBo.
Amd sold faulty quad cores as triples so it could be that the chip/Mobo cant do it. Could be a easy hardware mod but TBH so much deep thought an attempts have been seen in IRC i dont see a "virtual fix" anytime soon.
But that said im an idiot so could be 475% wrong
Yeah, I tried toggling Nook Color Tools per the instructions - never seemed to work for me. Anyway, it appears to be just a one-shot adjustment any way it's done (at least till we get FroYo) so I'm happy.
Merry XMAS everyone
docfreed
sqlite not working for me
Purchased Sqlite, when trying to install, exits without loading apps. Any suggestions? Rooted with older booker and then re-rooted with pre 1.01 autonooker. Thanks. -
I have a kernel and u-boot that enables the bluetooth portion of the module and sets up an rfkill device. hciattach will detect it as a TI Bluetooth module and will load one of the TI bluetooth firmware scripts, but then complains about a missing socket or something. It sounds like a software error more than anything that might be wrong with the hardware.
What this means is that the Bluetooth part of the WiFi module isn't just left disconnected and the link to the CPU is working. But we don't know if the antenna is set up to share between wifi and Bluetooth or if the hardware is otherwise missing something that would keep it from working.
If you have experience with getting TI WiLink Bluetooth working in Android or Linux, or know someone who does, PM me or join us on Freenode channel #nookie. We're really close!
Update March 25, 2013:
Solved!! The folks over at Thinktube Inc. have developed a fix and submitted it to CyanogenMod and AOSP for merging into their code:
http://b-real.org/2013/ad-hoc-ibss-m...h-cyanogenmod/
http://www.thinktube.com/android-tech/46-android-wifi-ibss
Essentially the EASIEST solution is to ROOT your phone, and install the CyanogenMod nightly as of March 25 or later (note: you will have to wait until the nightly is actually BUILT, since as of today it is not ready yet).
I have not tested this solution out myself, however others within this thread have confirmed it working.
Please if anyone develops a easier patch or a step-by-step for people who do NOT want to use CyanogenMod, post and I will update the OP
Cheers!
WiKiD24
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Update Oct 9, 2012:
- Nexus 7 v4.1.2 did not add Wi-Fi Ad-Hoc Support with the stock update from Google.
To do: Check if any WPA-Supplicant changes previously tested in v4.1.1 now work in 4.1.2
- Workaround (Recommended): Bluetooth Tethering to Nexus 7 Tablet (via Bluetooth DUN Profile). "BlueVPN" from Google Play Store.
Tested successfully on many Nokia Symbian phones (N7, E71, E72), and others.
However, many applications on Nexus 7 Tablet do not support it (without fixes from the developers)
Confirmed working applications:
- Pulse
- Google Chrome
- Dolphin Browser
- Facebook
- Ebuddy
- Youtube
- Others (I am too lazy to add them all)
Confirmed NOT working applications:
- Gmail
- Email
- Google Search
- Google Play Store
- Dropbox
- Words with Friends
- Scramble with Friends
- Others (I am too lazy to add them all)
More details can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29763582&postcount=27
Issue: Sometimes the phone/tablet do not connect (randomly), due to issues with either the phone or the tablet.
To resolve: Turn on and off bluetooth on phone, Turn on & off bluetooth on tablet. Try again. If does not work, reboot phone and tablet and try again. Should work.
-Workaround: Android Phone to Nexus 7 Tablet (via "FoxFI" App on Phone, "FoxFi Addon" App on Tablet, or via "PDANet", or via "Wireless Tether App")
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29763582&postcount=27
- Workaround: USB Tethering ANY Phone to Nexus 7 Tablet (via "PPP Widget" App on Tablet, requires rooted Nexus 7)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32431103&postcount=51
- Workaround: Windows WiFi Laptop Tethering to Nexus 7 Tablet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klHzMyYFGeQ
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Hi All,
I've just recently gotten a Nexus 7 and need to be able to enable Ad-Hoc wifi on the tablet.
I also own a Asus TF101 and previously had the same problem however there was a fix for that.
The solution was to replace the wpa_supplicant file in the /system/bin folder, however I do not know the code to change it.
If anyone has the technical know-how, they would be able to reverse-engineer it and apply the same fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370955
http://szym.net/2010/12/adhoc-wifi-in-android/
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/2752...less-hotspots/
http://www.olsr.org/?q=olsr_on_android
http://hostap.epitest.fi/gitweb/gitw...upplicant.conf
I posted a possible solution in QnA section. Thread title is similar to this one. Check it out. Doesn't involve any coding. Prime had a similar issue on a few firmware updates. This was solved for us(before Asus came around to enabling it themselves) by adding in a wifi supplicant file and renaming an older one. Then setting permissions on the new file. Here is the link to that thread. There's a good chance it will work without the file needing to be modded. It came from a galaxy tab LR something and worked fine on prime. Its worth checking out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438297
thanks for the tip and I tried it out, which is essentially the same type of solution but it didn't think work as there is no wpa_supplicant2 file in the nexus 7.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777413
here's some more useful information for enabling ad hoc:
http://szym.net/2010/12/adhoc-wifi-in-android/
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/27522-howto-connect-to-ad-hoc-wireless-hotspots/
http://www.olsr.org/?q=olsr_on_android
http://hostap.epitest.fi/gitweb/git...ob_plain;f=wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf
I'm doing what I can right now to try and enable it.
Some more experienced android users whom know what they're doing would be better than me trying it out, though!!
Did any of those sources of information get you any closer to enabling ad-hoc?
Just FYI that Nexus S "ad hoc enabling file" doesn't work on NS with Jelly Bean.
nexususer0101 said:
Did any of those sources of information get you any closer to enabling ad-hoc?
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None yet, I need some help to do so. There is a file called "wpa_cli" that I need copied from another device, because I can't find it on the internet.
If anyone could find it in their "/system/bin" folder and attach it to this tread, I could certainly try it.
I've also requested the same thing in the Q&A forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793437
Bumping; I have the same condition. I'm in Italy and bought an internet package for my laptop--I'm sharing it with all my other devices but the N7 doesn't see the adhoc connection. Like OP said, I had a Transformer TF101 and remember flashing a file to fix it.
Thanks in advance.
Just an FYI: Also checked my GNex for a wpa_cli and came up empty.
Just wanted to give quick update, i have not been able to find anyone to help me and also my life is kinda hectic right now... Hopefully someone will be able to pick up where I left off, in the meantime my nexus 7 is pretty much useless to me until resolved.
One more "me too".
I'm here to share my sympathy to everyone else's pain as I have a nexus 7 that I can't connect to my phone's adhoc Hotspot. I have also posted my query in Android Central, but no one seems to have been able to know a fix as of yet. (topic can be found here: Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com > Google Nexus 7 Tablet Forum > Nexus 7 Rooting ROM's & Hack's > *** CONNECTING TO Adhoc WiFi WITH THE NEXUS 7 ***)
As I said in that thread.. not being able to connect to phones hotspot makes my beautiful nexus 7 feel like a handicapped tablet.
wikid24 said:
Just wanted to give quick update, i have not been able to find anyone to help me and also my life is kinda hectic right now... Hopefully someone will be able to pick up where I left off, in the meantime my nexus 7 is pretty much useless to me until resolved.
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I haven't seen any reports/posts of people checking out or trying what I mentioned in post #2..lol. on prime we had this exact same problem. Then we found the supplicant file to replace one we had and then adhoc tethering worked after that. You only need to be rooted to do this as you need to rename a file and insert new supplicant in there and set permissions. You can always backup and rename original file. So if it doesn't work, you can easily revert back to stock file. I have a feeling this new file will work. Just haven't tried myself yet as I haven't brought tablet outdoors yet to need tethering. I might eventually see if it works if no one else does.
Look at the thread I linked in second post and you will see prime owners had exact same problem and we solved it. It worked for the transformer 300 also. Will likely work for nexus 7 also. The file is, in a sense, universal.
demandarin said:
I haven't seen any reports/posts of people checking out or trying what I mentioned in post #2..lol. .
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I have tried. It does not work -- WiFi refuses to turn back on with this new supplicant file. And yes, I made sure to follow your instructions exactly as described in the procedure.
With the N7, there is no such thing as a wpa_supplicant2 file originally in /system/bin (only the one without the '2' exists in the N7 which is the one running the show here, I know this for a fact as when restoring this file, the WiFi in the N7 becomes functional again). So I tried this same file you provide both with and without the '2', with no better results.
I suspect that only a developer that knows what he's doing would be able to come up with a new wpa_supplicant file specifically tweaked for the N7 (as opposed to using one that did the trick for the Prime or for the Xoom or whathaveyou).
Thanks for the suggested idea though... anything else you think we should try?
rdelfin said:
I have tried. It does not work -- WiFi refuses to turn back on with this new supplicant file. And yes, I made sure to follow your instructions exactly as described in the procedure.
With the N7, there is no such thing as a wpa_supplicant2 file originally in /system/bin (only the one without the '2' exists in the N7 which is the one running the show here, I know this for a fact as when restoring this file, the WiFi in the N7 becomes functional again). So I tried this same file you provide both with and without the '2', with no better results.
I suspect that only a developer that knows what he's doing would be able to come up with a new wpa_supplicant file specifically tweaked for the N7 (as opposed to using one that did the trick for the Prime or for the Xoom or whathaveyou).
Thanks for the suggested idea though... anything else you think we should try?
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They likely will implement it through a future update. Hopefully that's sooner than later. Ill ask motley, kernel developer.
I toyed with this for a while...
If you install Power Controls (Power Controls) you can add a button that turns on the Wifi Hotspot.
Problems:
you cant change any settings in current settings UI
Appears to be default "Android_AP" SSID and whatever the default password is (i dont recall if this is a random code or not)
Its a start!
Demented-Idiot said:
I toyed with this for a while...
If you install Power Controls you can add a button that turns on the Wifi Hotspot.
Problems:
you cant change any settings in current settings UI
Appears to be default "Android_AP" SSID and whatever the default password is (i dont recall if this is a random code or not)
Its a start!
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Could you explain exactly what this does? I didn't understand what it is being implied with this being a start? with this you can actually connect to adhoc?
idk if anyone has looked...but has anyone looked into editing the Wifi-Direct api to make adhoc networks visible in there? Since wifi-direct is made for p2p connections. it's android.net.wifi.p2p.WifiP2pManager info about it is here http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/wifip2p.html like I said...don't know if it's much help
I also wanted to post a quick reply, since I've been an insomniac yesterday.
From my previous posts I posted this link here as well, I edited the wpa_supplicant.conf file from the /system/etc/wifi folder and modified with the following settings, however I don't think that it even reads the wpa_supplicant.conf file either. Can anyone either confirm or deny that the wpa_supplicant.conf file is being used on the N7??
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update_config=1
ctrl_interface=wlan0
eapol_version=1
ap_scan=2
fast_reauth=1
network={
ssid="Bondphone"
mode=1
frequency=2412
key_mgmt=NONE
wep_key0="1234567890123"
wep_key1=1234567890123
wep_tx_keyidx=1
priority=3
auth_alg=SHARED
}
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wikid24: I don't know if N7 (or my NS) reads this file but it definitely reads /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf. Only problem is that I can't turn wifi on after ANY change in this file. Sometimes even if I revert my backup file, wifi won't launch and I must delete it to make wifi working again.
I found this thread on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806937
It is edited wpa_supplicant file for Asus Transformer but it allows me to turn on wifi even on NS. But it doesn't show me any ad hoc networks. Maybe with non-stock kernel...?
And I also found ad hoc patch for source code of older version of wpa_supplicant. But I'm not able to try if it is possible to apply it on JB version too.
http://szym.net/android/wpa_supplicant-ibss.patch
jenda.69 said:
wikid24: I don't know if N7 (or my NS) reads this file but it definitely reads /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf. Only problem is that I can't turn wifi on after ANY change in this file. Sometimes even if I revert my backup file, wifi won't launch and I must delete it to make wifi working again.
I found this thread on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806937
It is edited wpa_supplicant file for Asus Transformer but it allows me to turn on wifi even on NS. But it doesn't show me any ad hoc networks. Maybe with non-stock kernel...?
And I also found ad hoc patch for source code of older version of wpa_supplicant. But I'm not able to try if it is possible to apply it on JB version too.
http://szym.net/android/wpa_supplicant-ibss.patch
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jenda, I think you may have solved a big piece to the puzzle!!
You can copy the file to another directory, and THAN you can open the file! I noticed I had all my pre-saved wifi addresses in this file!
If someone can please copy the "/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf" file to another directory, modify it, than overwrite the old file, it should work!! *fingers crossed*
(unfortunately I am busy for a few days, don't know if I'll be able to make the change for a while)
Hi,
did anybody manage to get a bluetooth gps adapter running on kindle fire hd?
I tried with bluettooth manager and my realtek gps tracker, which works on htc hd2 with android.
They are pairing successfully but lose connection at once.
thx
f
Will A Bluetooth GPS Adaptor Work On The Kindle?
freaksworth said:
Hi,
did anybody manage to get a bluetooth gps adapter running on kindle fire hd?
I tried with bluettooth manager and my realtek gps tracker, which works on htc hd2 with android.
They are pairing successfully but lose connection at once.
thx
f
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freaksworth,
Thank you for taking the time to post this question. This is a great question and description of the problem.
No, a direct connect Bluetooth Adapter will not work on the Kindle Fire, Amazon has Blacklisted everything 'GPS' on the Kindle making everything GPS installed Crash or not work as designed. We have tried Bluetooth GPS on the Kindle with similar results, then we tried GPS applications like a GPS tester, no go, they would either not work or suddenly close.
I suspect the reason is due to the type of chip-set used which has a integrated GPS on the TI Board, Amazon just did not install the required external modules to enable this function obviously due to costs to implement GPS.
They will pair but as soon as the GPS Module initializes, it will crash the application. Sorry for the bad news.:crying:
There is an alternative, kind of Hack using SQL Lite and TetherGPS, I have provided instructions below.
Someone about a month ago reported he got a gps to spit out its coordinates to navigation....he claims between that and tethering data he had a functioning gps....sorry do not recall his name but it was in questions or general he posted
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 09:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:45 PM ----------
Found it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34779483
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
How to Install GPS On The Kindle Fire - Original Kindle Fire!
mrkhigh said:
Someone about a month ago reported he got a gps to spit out its coordinates to navigation....he claims between that and tethering data he had a functioning gps....sorry do not recall his name but it was in questions or general he posted
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mrkhigh,
This method has been around for over 1 year and is well known in the XDA Community, the original idea was posted by XDA User Zergrush when the first Kindle Fire was launched, over the year we have modified the idea a bit.
You will need a Phone that has GPS with the Kindle Fire HD.
That method should work on the Kindle Fire HD 7" or 8.9, this is a method we developed last year for the original Kindle Fire, it is quite simple, if you want to play a bit here it is:
Step 1: Download and Install SQL Lite Manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor&hl=en
Step 2: Download and Install Tether GPS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.comptonsoft.tgps
Step 2: Enter the following commands through ADB:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
If you see a Serial Number, than proceed. If you do not, reinstall the Kindle Fire ADB Driver.
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
copy settings.db settings.bak
sqlite3 settings.db "update secure set value=1 where name='mock_location';"
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
Step 3: After the Kindle Fire restarts you should be good to go! Connect your Kindle Fire to your phone's WiFi, launch the TetherGPS server on your phone, and launch the TetherGPS client on your Kindle Fire. Install Google Maps and Earth http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069859
Alternative Method: Purchase Root Explorer from the Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer Use Root Explorer and sqlite editor to open /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db and change 'mock_location' from '0' to '1'. Restart your KF.
Hi Chris,
thank you for your polite and detailled answers.
I just gave it a try and it works!
The altitude on the kindle differs about 50m from the source and the gps tether app (still using lite for testing) crashes from time to time.
It's not perfect, but it should be ok to have a look at the map on a hiking tour.
Thanks again to both of you.
f
How To Install GPS On The Kindle Fire HD 7"
freaksworth said:
Hi Chris,
thank you for your polite and detailled answers.
I just gave it a try and it works!
The altitude on the kindle differs about 50m from the source and the gps tether app (still using lite for testing) crashes from time to time.
It's not perfect, but it should be ok to have a look at the map on a hiking tour.
Thanks again to both of you.
f
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freaksworth,
Great work freaksworth! I would like to thank you for taking the time to post the Feedback. Now that you tested it and it did work, we will post an official How To for the Kindle Fire HD 7"
Thank you very much freaksworth and enjoy your hike. Where do you plan to hike? I used to hike 15 - 20 miles a day on the weekend out here in California (Point Reyes).
You can view the old thread listed earlier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019571
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I have two cheap GPS Bluetooth dongles that I was capable of pair in the KFHD with the "Bluepair" app(you only have to use once, but pair is not your problem). Then, with the "BT GPS provider" app and the 'mock_location' tweak described earlier by prokennexusa, they run very well(only the old unit disconnects in the first minute, but the problem obviously is itself or its outdated embedded protocols, the same problem as yours). Try to update the unit, my old one, a crap Zaapa brand that I used with a PDA, was not upgradeable. I kicked it to the Trash...
The newest unit (stumbling in the same brand, but only 5.9 Euro!), on the other side, although already has over five years since its release, works perfectly. It's a shame that such GPS antennas are now obsolete because almost all high end mobile phones include GPS. The Kindle fire HD is great for viewing maps, more than the small screen of a cell phone. I use the "Mobile Atlas Creator" (version 18, as 19 lacks commercial maps option) on a PC to create localized maps of places of my interest, even satellite photos extracted from Google Maps to their highest scale .... Then, I introduce the created maps to the Kindle in the "AlpineQuest Hiking GPS" app.
Bluepair GPS Bluetooth - Another Option
gflorezarroyo said:
You can view the old thread listed earlier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019571
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I have two cheap GPS Bluetooth dongles that I was capable of pair in the KFHD with the "Bluepair" app(you only have to use once, but pair is not your problem). Then, with the "BT GPS provider" app and the 'mock_location' tweak described earlier by prokennexusa, they run very well(only the old unit disconnects in the first minute, but the problem obviously is itself or its outdated embedded protocols, the same problem as yours). Try to update the unit, my old one, a crap Zaapa brand that I used with a PDA, was not upgradeable. I kicked it to the Trash...
The newest unit(only 5 euros!), on the other side, although already has over five years since its release, works perfectly. It's a shame that such GPS antennas are now obsolete because almost all high end mobile phones include GPS. The Kindle fire HD is great for viewing maps, more than the small screen of a cell phone. I use the "Mobile Atlas Creator" (version 18, as 19 lacks commercial maps option) on a PC to create localized maps of places of my interest, even satellite photos extracted from Google Maps to their highest scale .... Then, I introduce the created maps to the Kindle in the "AlpineQuest Hiking GPS" app.
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gflorezarroyo,
Very good info gflorezarroyo, we are going to create a new how to thread on this topic, we will use some of your ideas in the new Thread. Thank you for taking the time to post your ideas around this topic.
Hello togehter,
I can confirm it's working with BluePair and BT GPS Provider iwth my realtek.
Thanks, we're getting close..
f
freaksworth said:
Hello togehter,
I can confirm it's working with BluePair and BT GPS Provider iwth my realtek.
Thanks, we're getting close..
f
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freaksworth,
Good stuff freaksworth, thank you for taking the time to test the platform. Have a great night.
prokennexusa said:
gflorezarroyo,
Very good info gflorezarroyo, we are going to create a new how to thread on this topic, we will use some of your ideas in the new Thread. Thank you for taking the time to post your ideas around this topic.
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Thanks, but I only developed the expertise accumulated in dhowell post that I´ve quoted.
But that is knowledge, is't it?
If you want me to develop some my little experience, I'm at your disposal
gflorezarroyo
Sharing Thoughts - Posting Ideas
gflorezarroyo said:
Thanks, but I only developed the expertise accumulated in dhowell post that I´ve quoted.
But that is knowledge, is't it?
If you want me to develop some my little experience, I'm at your disposal
gflorezarroyo
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gflorezarroyo,
You bet it is knowledge, if you read it and then apply it, you own it. Having said this, it does not matter where you got the information, it is important that you share what you have learned, then everyone grows, including yourself. I have been in this field since 1978 and there are many large egos lying around, believing there way is the best way and only way. This type of attitude make one ignorant since we are not open to listen to what may be a new idea.
I love feedback from people like yourself since you trigger us to think and open our minds to something new. Keep posting you thoughts, they are valuable. Thank you again gflorezarroyo.:good:
I am only just getting used to CM on my Fire. I have set up a restricted profile for my child. The problem that I have is the home screen is black (the lock and open apps screens aren't). If I switch to the open apps screen it says "Your recent screens appear here". If I go back to the home screen then I get "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped", so I have no way to launch apps in the restricted app.
I have enabled apps in the restricted profile settings.
I've tried a "normal" additional user and a guest and both of these appear to work.
Just wondering if I've done something wrong, or if restricted users don't work ?
I forgot that I posted this as I never got any answer at the time, I probably posted to the wrong place
Anyway, to close this out, I discovered that the "HPROF" app needs to be enabled (in the owner's "App&Content Access" settings screen for the restricted user) for the restricted profile to work properly. With this app enabled for the restricted user everything works fine.
Sorry to dig this out again.
How have you been able to setup a restricted profile at all? I'm on 12.1 with my Kindle Fire (Thor) and I'm only able to setup new profiles without having the chance to chose between regular and restricted. Any hint?
Hi, yes. I have set up one for my daughter and used a restricted profile. Here's what I did...
As your main (owner) user, bring up settings and then users. You need to go that way - don't swipe down and tap the user icon on the right hand side because that lacks the restricted user option.
Anyway, from the settings->Users screen, select "add user or profile" and choose "Restricted Profile". After you've added the profile it will appear on the same settings->users screen. It will have a little cog next to it - tap that and then enable the apps you want to allow the profile to access. By trial and error I discovered that you must enable HPROF. I think that everything else is optional. Good luck
Thanks for the quick response. Unfortunately CM 12 and 13 builds for the Kindle seem to be "smartphone" rather than "tablet" builds. As Google has removed the feature of restricted profiles for smartphones, on the Kindle the option of setting up restricted profiles is missing :crying:
Ah! I just noticed that your device is different to mine - this is the forum for the Amazon Fire 7" - 5th Gen 2015. I have CM 12.1 and it works on my device (Kindle Fire 7" 2015, codename KFFOWI). Sorry it didn't work out for you
True, Fire HDX is different to Fire. Nevertheless I would have expected, that at least classification of the devices (smartphone vs. tables) is equal. Thanks anyway!
thomas.magnum said:
True, Fire HDX is different to Fire. Nevertheless I would have expected, that at least classification of the devices (smartphone vs. tables) is equal. Thanks anyway!
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As you are discovering custom ROMs for HDX sometimes identify the device as a phone vs tablet. Some HDX models do come with a LTE radio which may be a contributing factor. Fuller response provided in the HDX forum.
Hello,
im trying to set up the new Fire HD 10 my mother got.
The problem is that only my own Amazon account has prime status, so Im trying to log in my account ONLY in the prime video app, while my mother's account is running on the rest of the tablet. This clearly doesn't work because Amazon only allows one account per tablet.
My idea now is to use the Prime Video app in a sandbox environment with the app "Island" (Link), so that my account can also be logged in individually. When setting up Island, however, this error message appears:
Can't set up profile, Couldn't set up your owrk profile. Contact your IT department or try again later.
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(Island is based on the principle that every app has its own Android profile and therefore has a sandbox).
I tried to follow this guide, however it already fails at this step:
Code:
etprop fw.max_users 10
My assumption is that amazon has set the prop file to read only, so that no parameters can be changed
Does anyone have any idea how to solve these problems?
Thank you in advance
You may root your Fire tablet to change the properties.