I was taking a look at iFixIt's teardown of the Kindle Fire HD and was wondering if it was possible in any way to add additional memory to the inside of the kindle fire. It's pretty cramped space but not understanding the logistics myself I am not sure what would be necessary to do such a thing and whether it would require much space. Thought a discussion on it though might be interesting.
iFixIt relevant link: ifixit . com / Teardown/Kindle+Fire+HD+Teardown/10457/2
Kindle Fire HD 16GB
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bbanghyung said:
I was taking a look at iFixIt's teardown of the Kindle Fire HD and was wondering if it was possible in any way to add additional memory to the inside of the kindle fire. It's pretty cramped space but not understanding the logistics myself I am not sure what would be necessary to do such a thing and whether it would require much space. Thought a discussion on it though might be interesting.
iFixIt relevant link: ifixit . com / Teardown/Kindle+Fire+HD+Teardown/10457/2
Kindle Fire HD 16GB
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Great Question!
The Kindle Fire HD 7" is a sealed unit, although our team has been able to open
the Kindle Fire HD. The upgrade is difficult and has found to not be cost
effective. We are working on a USB Driver which will allow you to add external
storage through the USB Port on the Kindle. Until we (or someone else) are successful
this will have to be placed on the back burner.
Thanks for the reply. External sounds great! That's too bad there isn't an internal option. But I can imagine that could get be complicated.
I'm familiar with electronics and soldering and have modded other things in the past. Any resources you could point me to that could help me understand a little more hardware wise in this thing?
Kindle 7" HD Hardware
bbanghyung said:
Thanks for the reply. External sounds great! That's too bad there isn't an internal option. But I can imagine that could get be complicated.
I'm familiar with electronics and soldering and have modded other things in the past. Any resources you could point me to that could help me understand a little more hardware wise in this thing?
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So far nothing that we are aware of, although we will be offering some hardware info
and videos within the next 6 months. There is a plastic tool that allows the frame
to be pried open, I just can not remember where we got it. This is how we opened
the Kindle Fire HD 7". Once you are inside, you can replace the internal SD Card
but it is a lot of work, just FYI.
tools
prokennexusa said:
So far nothing that we are aware of, although we will be offering some hardware info
and videos within the next 6 months. There is a plastic tool that allows the frame
to be pried open, I just can not remember where we got it. This is how we opened
the Kindle Fire HD 7". Once you are inside, you can replace the internal SD Card
but it is a lot of work, just FYI.
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Here is the tool -> ifixit .com /Tools/Plastic-Opening-Tools/IF145-000
Sounds promising. I'll investigate further. Wonder what type of sdcard. Does it need to be desoldered off? Also, what is the max size it will take? Some questions to answer before jumping into this one.
If I can answer these questions and it is feasible, I'll make a video on how to do it for others. (After I get mine working of course
Upgrade Internal Storage
bbanghyung said:
Here is the tool -> ifixit .com /Tools/Plastic-Opening-Tools/IF145-000
Sounds promising. I'll investigate further. Wonder what type of sdcard. Does it need to be desoldered off? Also, what is the max size it will take? Some questions to answer before jumping into this one.
If I can answer these questions and it is feasible, I'll make a video on how to do it for others. (After I get mine working of course
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That is the tool! So you have one, great. First flip over the
Kindle HD on a towel or something else to protect the LCD.
The back will be exposed, now pry the speaker grill off starting
at the Right Hand Side (carefully). The grill will pop off the Kindle.
This may expose enough to get the job done otherwise, flip the
Kindle exposing the LCD Screen. Carefully, Very carefully
pry open the Kindle (using the tool) starting on the Left Side
where there is no inputs. Slowly prying to the top, then the
Right Side, finally to the bottom. The Kindle top will begin
to lift off the frame. Once you are open, the rest will be
obvious. The motherboard was build by Texas Instruments
and is basted on the OMAP4460. You can take a peek at
the technical documentation here: http://www.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbuproductcontent.tsp?templateId=6123&navigationId=12843&contentId=53243
The core operating system is ICS 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
if you are on software version 7.2.3. Having said all this you
can install up to 32 GB guaranteed, maybe 64 GB (OMAP4460
Chipset supports 64 GB).
Just what I want!
prokennexusa said:
Great Question!
We are working on a USB Driver which will allow you to add external
storage through the USB Port on the Kindle.
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This is just what I want to be able to do on my Kindle Fire HD 7" so I can play videos stored on an external 64gb flash drive via an OTG cable. Will your solution require rooting the Kindle? I don't have any Android devices so this is all a bit of a mystery to me but I'm a fast learner!
I was trying to find a solution using something like "Stickmount" or "Nexus Media Importer" (or a Kindle version if available) which I understand doesn't require rooting but as I don't have any other Android devices, I can't even buy the Nexus one to try it. (I've seen the instructions on other threads here to install the Google Play app. Does the Kindle have to be rooted to use Google Play?)
Apologies for all the questions!
Add Storage to Kindle Fire HD
skindlies said:
This is just what I want to be able to do on my Kindle Fire HD 7" so I can play videos stored on an external 64gb flash drive via an OTG cable. Will your solution require rooting the Kindle? I don't have any Android devices so this is all a bit of a mystery to me but I'm a fast learner!
I was trying to find a solution using something like "Stickmount" or "Nexus Media Importer" (or a Kindle version if available) which I understand doesn't require rooting but as I don't have any other Android devices, I can't even buy the Nexus one to try it. (I've seen the instructions on other threads here to install the Google Play app. Does the Kindle have to be rooted to use Google Play?)
Apologies for all the questions!
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skindlies,
Thank you for the questions, this is how we learn so never apologize for asking questions.
Yes, most of the storage options will require Root, so follow our tutorial link below, we
will get you Root on the Kindle. The application Stickmount was designed for the Nexus
7 and 10, it does not work on the Kindle or the Nexus 4. Nexus Media Importer allows you
to import and stream music, video, photos and documents from a USB flash drive or SD
card connected to your Nexus 7 & 10, Galaxy Nexus, Xoom or other Android 3.2+
devices with USB Host support. This application will not work on the Kindle since
no one has designed a USB Host Device for the Kindle Fire HD. The potential options
in the future will be a USB Adapter or NAS Client (Network Attached Storage), no
one has designed these options as of yet. We are working on a Universal NAS
Client Software, we should have this available to the public in about 2 months.
Finally, yes, the Kindle does need to be Rooted to install Google Play. Just
follow our tutorial below. If you get stuck, we offer free unlimited support
through the XDA Threads and through email.
Just What I Want!
prokennexusa said:
skindlies,
Thank you for the questions, this is how we learn so never apologize for asking questions.
Yes, most of the storage options will require Root, so follow our tutorial link below, we
will get you Root on the Kindle. The application Stickmount was designed for the Nexus
7 and 10, it does not work on the Kindle or the Nexus 4. Nexus Media Importer allows you
to import and stream music, video, photos and documents from a USB flash drive or SD
card connected to your Nexus 7 & 10, Galaxy Nexus, Xoom or other Android 3.2+
devices with USB Host support. This application will not work on the Kindle since
no one has designed a USB Host Device for the Kindle Fire HD. The potential options
in the future will be a USB Adapter or NAS Client (Network Attached Storage), no
one has designed these options as of yet. We are working on a Universal NAS
Client Software, we should have this available to the public in about 2 months.
Finally, yes, the Kindle does need to be Rooted to install Google Play. Just
follow our tutorial below. If you get stuck, we offer free unlimited support
through the XDA Threads and through email.
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Hi Chris,
Many thanks for your very prompt reply. I think I had better do some serious studying before I attempt anything, especially the thread on how to do a Kindle OS backup! I will then have to steel my nerves to root the Kindle but it's good to know you are all there for support. I'll be watching avidly for news of your proposed solution. Many thanks again, Sue
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3
skindlies said:
Hi Chris,
Many thanks for your very prompt reply. I think I had better do some serious studying before I attempt anything, especially the thread on how to do a Kindle OS backup! I will then have to steel my nerves to root the Kindle but it's good to know you are all there for support. I'll be watching avidly for news of your proposed solution. Many thanks again, Sue
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skindlies,
Just let us know when you are ready. Even if you have to use our phone support, we
usually solve most issues in the first 15 minutes. Remember, we do offer unlimited
free support through email and through the threads. We are here from 10am to 10pm PST
GMT -8 and 24x7 through the phone. Let us know how we can help you, we are here
to support you.
It will require surface mount soldering....not a novice job...
If you do it good luck...
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
Upgraded Storage
mrkhigh said:
It will require surface mount soldering....not a novice job...
If you do it good luck...
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
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mrkhigh,
Actually my Kindle 8.9" has a SD Card socket and I just upgraded the SD Card to 64GB. So our
office Kindle HD 8.9" has 64GB of storage. What made it challenging was Mirroring the boot
partitions so the Kindle would boot. This is how we installed a Beta Copy of Jelly Bean, do
not get excited, it was terrible, very unstable and not reasonable for public use. We are
about 4 to 6 months away from a custom ROM.
Sorry was going by the picture he linked looked surface mount... in other news... nifty! Now all we need is some software to prep a 64 gig sd card for two os's
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
I am going to be switching out my SD card this week. I'll probably just use Clonezilla or easeus disk copy to clone the drive.
Upgrade Kindle Fire 64GB SD Card
TrenchC said:
I am going to be switching out my SD card this week. I'll probably just use Clonezilla or easeus disk copy to clone the drive.
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TrenchC,
Keep us posted. We used a disk recovery package that is used in disaster recovery so
it had no problem copying the Kindle Fire HD hidden partition. Let us know if Clonezilla
works. Thank you for being a part of the XDA Community allowing us all to learn from
each others experiments!
prokennexusa said:
mrkhigh,
Actually my Kindle 8.9" has a SD Card socket
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Just to clarify, there is a slot inside the kindle 8.9 where you can insert a SD card?
Is that what differs the 16gb from the 32gb version?
SD Card Upgarde Amazon Kindle 8.9"
enricong said:
Just to clarify, there is a slot inside the kindle 8.9 where you can insert a SD card?
Is that what differs the 16gb from the 32gb version?
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enricong,
Let me tell you something about Amazon: One series of 8.9" may have an SD Card slot, the next has the
SD Card soldered to the board, the next has an SD Card that is sealed with Black Epoxy with no chance to
removal. So, I can not guarantee anything. Remember Amazon built these with the thought they would
never be opened just like the Nexus 7 and 10. Just open it, what do you have to loose?
prokennexusa said:
enricong,
Just open it, what do you have to loose?
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Just opened my Kindle Fire HD (with my fingernail starting at a speaker vent near the power button and I have short fingernails) and posted the pics for this thread in the original post. Thought this thread could use some pictures. I believe my chip to be soldered to the board, it doesn't appear to be a socket but correct me if I'm wrong.
Kindle Fire Storage Upgrade
bbanghyung said:
Just opened my Kindle Fire HD (with my fingernail starting at a speaker vent near the power button and I have short fingernails) and posted the pics for this thread in the original post. Thought this thread could use some pictures. I believe my chip to be soldered to the board, it doesn't appear to be a socket but correct me if I'm wrong.
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bbanghyung,
Very interesting, they have placed a shield over the chip in a effort to keep prying hands away from upgraded!
Even if there is a socket below the shield, it is not worth taking a chance with overheating the SD Card while
uncovering the SD Chip. There is enough space for a socket but it is clear, these devices are non serviceable.
The first 8.9" series has a socket, no cover. I'll bet the latest 8.9" has a cover over the socket. This explains
why Amazon replaces all the bad units when the are sent back to Amazon for repair - they were not designed
to be serviced, period.
prokennexusa said:
We are working on a USB Driver which will allow you to add external storage through the USB Port on the Kindle.
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Is there any way to get updates of your progress? I'd really love a driver that let me do this on my Fire HD 8.9". I even, by coincidence, have an adapter with a male microUSB B connector on one end and a female USB A connector on the other.
Related
After reading some experiences on my other thread about how some USB devices work perfectly, and some only allow you to see and copy your material I am starting this thread so that people that need to buy external storage but are afraid it may not work.
So some people that already have the Nexus7 have been able to have Full USB support. Some have not been so lucky.
Here is how to have full usb support:
Step 1) Root your Nexus
Step 2) Download and set up the app Stickmount
Step 3) buy a usb drive and a USB-OTG cable (plenty of threads on where to buy
Step 4) Post your results in this thread using the forum below.
Nexus7 16GB or 8GB
USB device: (Manufacturer, model, size, etc. Whether it is USBdrive, Harddrive, or sdcard)
USB-OTG cord: (Brand, purchased from, relevant thread)
Could you see the files in the Nexus7 native file explorer?: Yes or No
Could you see them with any other explorer? Yes or no
If yes which one: (App name)
Do the files open normally from the explorer? (Can you click on a song and have it open automatically in your default music player? How about pics? Movies? apks?): Yes or no
If no: What happened? Was there an error? Did you find a workaround?
This should help us buy the right brands so we don't waste our money.
NOTE TO THE MODS:
This is not a thread requesting deals, or a thread discussing how to host USB
This thread is just for the effectiveness of each device.
This thread should ONLY have posts with the above format and replies that are designed to help fix any problems with that device.
If you want to discuss anything about the Nexus7's ability to host, or about it's host development, etc please post in this general thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736825
Please only post in this thread if you have a review of your experiences, or if you have a method to fix someone's problematic experiences (though that could be handled through PM and then the OP of that review could update their post.
Let's keep this as a neat organized reference. If you want to thank anyone in this thread, just hit the thanks button, no need to post.
I have 16 gig nexus 7
I can play videos browse files etc using File Manager HD ( free in market)
cable is just cheap generic Micro USB Host Mode OTG Cable from Amazon £2.99 that I had brought for my Galaxy Note
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aftermarket-Product-T-Flash-GT-i9100-GT-N7000/dp/B005FUNQXS/ref=?ie=UTF8&m=ADSCLDKL0FHCQ
Card is a sandisk 16gb micro sd card inserted in the supplied sandisk reader, card is formatted fat32
update
Just checked
pictures & video open fine with default app or giving choice of app by just clicking on them
Updated.
Nexus7 16GB
USB device: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MXON98/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
USB-OTG cord: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FUNYSA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Could you see the files in the Nexus7 native file explorer?: no native explorer
Could you see them with any other explorer? Yes
If yes which one: Es file explorer
Do the files open normally from the explorer? (Can you click on a song and have it open automatically in your default music player? How about pics? Movies? apks?): Yes but most video files only worked on vplayer. Tried MX player but it would only open mkv, and wouldn't give me sound. But the picture quality seemed better.
Everything works perfectly
Off to test out controllers
Nexus7 8GB I/O
USB device: 16gb sandisc class 2 microSD card (FAT32) inside sandisk sd card reader
USB-OTG cord: generic from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081CRXGI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Could you see the files in the Nexus7 native file explorer?: unaware there is a native file explorer
Could you see them with any other explorer? Yes
If yes which one: Root Explorer
Do the files open normally from the explorer? Yes (tried video and audio so far)
adiliyo said:
Could you see the files in the Nexus7 native file explorer?: unaware there is a native file explorer
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Looks like JB doesn't have one, come to think of it has any version ?
flub said:
Looks like JB doesn't have one, come to think of it has any version ?
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Sorry never owned a nexus
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
just checking, did the posters above use the otg cable without rooting and it worked?
testaccount said:
just checking, did the posters above use the otg cable without rooting and it worked?
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Refer to step 1 in the OP
Now there needs to be a case made that allows for the USB drive to be tucked away so we don't need to worry about it.
cg.voabc said:
Now there needs to be a case made that allows for the USB drive to be tucked away so we don't need to worry about it.
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This is true, but this is not the thread to discuss that, as stated in the IO, please keep all posts related to the review of USB-OTG setups.
flub said:
I have 16 gig nexus 7
I can play videos browse files etc using File Manager HD ( free in market)
cable is just cheap generic Micro USB Host Mode OTG Cable from Amazon £2.99 that I had brought for my Galaxy Note
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aftermarket-Product-T-Flash-GT-i9100-GT-N7000/dp/B005FUNQXS/ref=?ie=UTF8&m=ADSCLDKL0FHCQ
Card is a sandisk 16gb micro sd card inserted in the supplied sandisk reader, card is formatted fat32
update
Just checked
pictures & video open fine with default app or giving choice of app by just clicking on them
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Do we need to use a specific kernel? Also under file manager, what label is it under? I cant seem to find anything
Just tested my setup with a WD passport and it doesn't look like it has enough power to spin the drive up, but personally I don't really want to carry a hard drive around, uSD and flash drives are okay with me
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DONNY TRUMP said:
Do we need to use a specific kernel? Also under file manager, what label is it under? I cant seem to find anything
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1) no, just root
2) read op. Also read description for stickmount.
3) READ OP this thread is for review, questions go in the other thread.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
Anyone order this one?
dx.com/p/micro-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-pair-50774?item=1
I just bought this one but haven't tested yet(I still don't have my N7). Anyone know if this would work? I am considering cancelling my order from dx.com and purchasing another adapter that is confirmed works.
Censura_Umbra said:
1) no, just root
2) read op. Also read description for stickmount.
3) READ OP this thread is for review, questions go in the other thread.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
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So if someone says "yeah I got it to work" I should open up the other thread and ask that person that posted his results on this thread how he got it to work since im having trouble? OMG yeah that makes sense. why didn't i think of that. unbelievable.
Edit time: I got it working, set up is as follows:
Nexus 7 8gb
Generic USB OTG cable from ebay $2.50 (US Seller) I believe Amazon has them for cheaper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20078495618...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_981wt_1037
Kingston 16gb micro Flash $10
http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-datatraveler-micro-16gb-usb-2-0-flash-drive-blue/227277954.html
and downloaded Stickmount. Once it worked I could open the files with Astro. Made a shortcut/widget to that folder, once plugged in, just click and browse. Makes it much easier.
Only thing is that cable ships from hong Kong. Its going to take weeks to get to you. Anyone know of a retailer that sales them?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
DONNY TRUMP said:
So if someone says "yeah I got it to work" I should open up the other thread and ask that person that posted his results on this thread how he got it to work since im having trouble? OMG yeah that makes sense. why didn't i think of that. unbelievable.
Edit time: I got it working, set up is as follows:
Nexus 7 8gb
Generic USB OTG cable from ebay $2.50 (US Seller) I believe Amazon has them for cheaper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20078495618...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_981wt_1037
Kingston 16gb micro Flash $10
http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-datatraveler-micro-16gb-usb-2-0-flash-drive-blue/227277954.html
and downloaded Stickmount. Once it worked I could open the files with Astro. Made a shortcut/widget to that folder, once plugged in, just click and browse. Makes it much easier.
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No, you can pm them. Only reason is so that the mods don't close this thread for being too similar to the other thread.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
feelinfroggy23 said:
Only thing is that cable ships from hong Kong. Its going to take weeks to get to you. Anyone know of a retailer that sales them?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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huh? What cable? I just gave you an ebay link that ships from Brooklyn, NY. I ordered it go to me in 2 days. Ebay has a bunch of US sellers selling these cables all of which ship from the US, but keep an eye on the "should reach to you by this date" thing. I noticed some said 11-20 business days while others said a couple days from the order date. Only thing that sucks is that US sellers are usually at least 2x the price of hong kongers which in this case means $3 instead of $1.50 lol
I may try this one. How can they ship a 95 cent item free from Hong Kong? I like this one because it looks real small (would just keep it attached to the flash drive).
Okay, so I had a cable from a LONG LONG time ago and I know I got it on amazon but I don't remember where. What I'm posting for is I just formatted a micro SD Card to NTFS and loaded a movie on it and it plays AMAZING from the USB. I used stickmount after root, obviously, but I'm most impressed with flash NTFS support!! Looking now for a 128 GB USB stick if anyone has one to recommend.
Hiya XDA,
I have done a fair bit of googling, but a lot of info is confusing, old, or from poor sources.
I'm trying to sort a few questions out, regarding whether or not the Kindle Fire HD is a good option, and would really appreciate someone familiar with them to assist me.
My Nexus 7 screen recently broke, and I'm looking for a good alternative. I don't want to spend more than $250.
1. Can the 7" Kindle fire HD use the google store still be used by way of rooting, and also use the Amazon store?
2. Can the Kindle fire HD transfer my google store apps to it? I'm not worried about the data, just the purchases.
3. Can I tether my windows 7.8 phone GPS to the kindle, either by way of wifi or cord.
4. Is there finally bluetooth for the Kindle fire HD, or a dongle that can provide that?
5. How is the durability? My Nexus 7 cracked the touch portion (LCD is fine), while in an otterbox defender, and it fell from less than 2 ft. onto a basic wooden floor. I'd like to get something more rugged.
/I'm very familiar with rooting, and Android, but aside from the wife owning a Kindle, I know nothing about them. She isn't the type to get into rooting, so I leave her tablet alone. It's also a 1st gen, so it would not be relevant to my replacement options.
Regards,
--bb
bladebarrier said:
Hiya XDA,
I have done a fair bit of googling, but a lot of info is confusing, old, or from poor sources.
I'm trying to sort a few questions out, regarding whether or not the Kindle Fire HD is a good option, and would really appreciate someone familiar with them to assist me.
My Nexus 7 screen recently broke, and I'm looking for a good alternative. I don't want to spend more than $250.
1. Can the 7" Kindle fire HD use the google store still be used by way of rooting, and also use the Amazon store?
2. Can the Kindle fire HD transfer my google store apps to it? I'm not worried about the data, just the purchases.
3. Can I tether my windows 7.8 phone GPS to the kindle, either by way of wifi or cord.
4. Is there finally bluetooth for the Kindle fire HD, or a dongle that can provide that?
5. How is the durability? My Nexus 7 cracked the touch portion (LCD is fine), while in an otterbox defender, and it fell from less than 2 ft. onto a basic wooden floor. I'd like to get something more rugged.
/I'm very familiar with rooting, and Android, but aside from the wife owning a Kindle, I know nothing about them. She isn't the type to get into rooting, so I leave her tablet alone. It's also a 1st gen, so it would not be relevant to my replacement options.
Regards,
--bb
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OK lemme give a shot at what I can answer.
1. Yes after you root it you can use the Google play store and at the same time use the amazon store.
2. As far as I know this is a yes, unless the app is incompatible.
3. This is a bit of an unknown to me, I have seen a thread where people were discussing different GPS dongles they were using with their hd's.yes this in the 8” section but it should be useful if u are curious. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251882
4. Kindle fire he's come with built in Bluetooth, but I don't know what all profiles work with it, last I checked it couldn't pair my earpiece to use with Skype.
5. I am not very sure about this, I have a fold over rotation case and I don't take my kindle out of the house too often, though I did ride my bike a few miles with it in my pocket(yes somehow I managed to get it to fit in my pocket.)
On a few personal notes, I would recommend flashing it with cm10.1 after getting it, I know it has Bluetooth working with more if not all Bluetooth profiles, and I noticed a lot better compatibility with apps I previously couldn't install from the Google play store.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
stunts513 said:
OK lemme give a shot at what I can answer.
1. Yes after you root it you can use the Google play store and at the same time use the amazon store.
2. As far as I know this is a yes, unless the app is incompatible.
3. This is a bit of an unknown to me, I have seen a thread where people were discussing different GPS dongles they were using with their hd's.yes this in the 8” section but it should be useful if u are curious. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251882
4. Kindle fire he's come with built in Bluetooth, but I don't know what all profiles work with it, last I checked it couldn't pair my earpiece to use with Skype.
5. I am not very sure about this, I have a fold over rotation case and I don't take my kindle out of the house too often, though I did ride my bike a few miles with it in my pocket(yes somehow I managed to get it to fit in my pocket.)
On a few personal notes, I would recommend flashing it with cm10.1 after getting it, I know it has Bluetooth working with more if not all Bluetooth profiles, and I noticed a lot better compatibility with apps I previously couldn't install from the Google play store.
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You, sir, are a great help. Thank you very much for your time responding!
Hello.
First of all, Google apps don't come installed on the Kindle, obviously, as Google is the rival to Amazon business.
You need to root and install them, but there are a few tutorials about that, even an automatic program that makes easily the process(http://forum.xda-developers.com)./showthread.php?t=2096888.
Then, is a bit confusing, but your account of Google Play is like the hat of Marvin Gaye, your home is where you put your password(even you can have different homes.....). Other thing is compatibility, but all your good earned apps go with you. You only have to enter the Market and look at a symbol like a "_" and an arrow pointing over to it. That's where you can download your apps again or update them easily. On the Amazon side, the account can coexist with the Google one, but it can only be active on one Kindle, as the Amazon apps are signed and they check if you've purchased them.
About tethering GPS from a Windows phone, you need an app that transforms it into a GPS dongle. I don't know if it exist yet, but you can test with a friend's android phone. Apps like "GPS Bluetooth output"(Meowbox)(paid but they have a demo that works a minute...). Then you must pair your phone with the tablet. Yes, the Kindle has fully working bluetooth.
A tricky part of the process is to allow "Mock locations" inside the Dev Settings, the only way to cheat the Kindle system with "foreign" coordinates. It is achieved easily with an app called "Kindle Fire HD Extended Settings" that you can pick here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124384 and install an app in the Kindle side called "Bluetooth GPS Provider"(Michael Chourdakis). This is a very basic program that refuses to connect, but the only method actually working.
For durability, see the videos......... if you dare....:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WETTX2tGxk
http://cnettv.cnet.com/torture-testing-new-kindle-fire-hd/9742-1_53-50132749.html
I've dropped my kindle fire hd 7 inch down stairs and nothing happened I've done so many drop tests
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Thank you for the responses!
It sounds like it will be an excellent fit for me!
can you use live wallpapers with 7.4.3? if so how?
You cannot use any wallpapers in this version by default. There are system level changes that prevent it. There is, however, a patch floating around the forums that can fix this.
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You cannot use any wallpapers in this version by default. There are system level changes that prevent it. There is, however, a patch floating around the forums that can fix this.
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if you see the link please post it here
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if you see the link please post it here
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here's the fix for no wallpaper, i have made it as safe as i can, though there is always a small risk of getting stuck in a bootloop, which is easily recoverable via fastboot or twrp, much easier thru twrp once i add a new feature to the script. I am going to put this in my sig now that im finally on my pc again. Please read the instructions before just running it. I suggest running it without having a alternate launcher installed already, among a few other things. Anyways, here ya go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42181794&postcount=75
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here's the fix for no wallpaper, i have made it as safe as i can, though there is always a small risk of getting stuck in a bootloop, which is easily recoverable via fastboot or twrp, much easier thru twrp once i add a new feature to the script. I am going to put this in my sig now that im finally on my pc again. Please read the instructions before just running it. I suggest running it without having a alternate launcher installed already, among a few other things. Anyways, here ya go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42181794&postcount=75
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says that awk.exe is not 64bit
Yea I heard about this on my thread a few days ago, can't debug it till my dad brings his laptop from work home on Friday, I don't have any other pc,'s with a 64 bit os. If you need a workaround use a Ubuntu live disk with my script until I can fix, if I even can, don't know why a simple 32 bit program like awk won't work on a 64 bit is, should easily be backwards compatible, maybe it has to rely on the 32 bit c++ redist , and my program doesn't tell the user to DL the 32 bit version unless they are on a 32 bit os. just a guess though, I'll test it out this weekend.
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Yea I heard about this on my thread a few days ago, can't debug it till my dad brings his laptop from work home on Friday, I don't have any other pc,'s with a 64 bit os. If you need a workaround use a Ubuntu live disk with my script until I can fix, if I even can, don't know why a simple 32 bit program like awk won't work on a 64 bit is, should easily be backwards compatible, maybe it has to rely on the 32 bit c++ redist , and my program doesn't tell the user to DL the 32 bit version unless they are on a 32 bit os. just a guess though, I'll test it out this weekend.
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ok so i tried it on my other laptop with XP and i get
Your system partition is too low on disk space to complete the procedure, please delete your alternate launchers, widget picker, and live wallpaper chooser installed and try again
i do not have live wallpaper piker or app widget but i am running go launcher HD
this is a Kindle Fire HD with 32g why would i be out of space?
Ah that's be cause you don't know what a partition is. You know how on windows your hard drive is usually c:\ ? Well that just represents a partition on the hard drive, not the hard drive itself, you can split the hard drive into several partition and have multiple drive letters, like how most PC's have a recovery partition and a system partition. Well the kindle does the same, it has a partition separate from your 32gb primary area, this is where the system files are stored, and its rather small. Thus you ran out of disk space because you already have a launcher installed. I am planning on making a release this weekend and doing something to avoid that error by making the backup in a different area so the system partition doesn't run out of disk space, because while this new message is rather annoying, it is now saving more people from bricking their device.
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Ah that's be cause you don't know what a partition is. You know how on windows your hard drive is usually c:\ ? Well that just represents a partition on the hard drive, not the hard drive itself, you can split the hard drive into several partition and have multiple drive letters, like how most PC's have a recovery partition and a system partition. Well the kindle does the same, it has a partition separate from your 32gb primary area, this is where the system files are stored, and its rather small. Thus you ran out of disk space because you already have a launcher installed. I am planning on making a release this weekend and doing something to avoid that error by making the backup in a different area so the system partition doesn't run out of disk space, because while this new message is rather annoying, it is now saving more people from bricking their device.
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is there a app to see individual partition sizes and space left?
Found one, was kinda surprised the usual commands I use in Linux don't seem to work on emmc. I don't think this has the capabilities to edit partitions on your kindle because i never got a root prompt, but if it does, do NOT under any circumstances try to modify your partitions, it will hard brick the kindle.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cls.partition
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Found one, was kinda surprised the usual commands I use in Linux don't seem to work on emmc. I don't think this has the capabilities to edit partitions on your kindle because i never got a root prompt, but if it does, do NOT under any circumstances try to modify your partitions, it will hard brick the kindle.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cls.partition
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how much space do you need to install it?
My fix needs around 64 mb after backup and copying the new fix over. I will release a version this weekend that doesn't need near as much space because I'll be rerouting it to /data/local.
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My fix needs around 64 mb after backup and copying the new fix over. I will release a version this weekend that doesn't need near as much space because I'll be rerouting it to /data/local.
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cool thanks i will wait till the new one is out....
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cool thanks i will wait till the new one is out....
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I have all the same problems.. thanks for all your hard work!
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Motherboard X43Z60 16GB
for unbrick eMMC
DATA0 - TP802
DATA1 - TP803
DATA2 - TP804
DATA3 - TP805
CLK - TP800
CMD- TP801
Vcc - Vss- C803
Which he is this for, the 2013? Given that is just the solder contacts not the printout for what goes where.
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Which he is this for, the 2013? Given that is just the solder contacts not the printout for what goes where.
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No, that's a board for the the 2012 Fire HD. It's got the mini HDMI output port next to the charge port.
And yeah, knowing what goes where would be a big help.
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I think my phone was glitching when I viewed this post originally and not showing all the pictures either that or it was edited since then.
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thanks fren
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I accidentally flashed boot, system and recovery from a KF2 on a KF HD 7 like this.
Soldered the test point to a SD reader but it didn't work. Any way to recover the eMMC without expensive tools?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
Regards
Just found this thread after having bought a job lot of tablets on FleaBay, one of which is a 2012 KFHD (camera version, Dolby Audio, HDMI port next to micro USB port) which has the OMAP connect/disconnect issue.
You may recall that I debricked a hard bricked Otter2 Kindle (can't recall what gen that is) about 16 months ago, after having flashed the wrong bootloader, and I posted my photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157660358184524
Anyway, I've found this thread and I wanted to add to it by knocking up a quick graphic for those who are currently mid-debrick, but are visual learners like me and want a clear pin map to see where to solder the SD card reader lines to, so I've made one and attached it (also linked to Flickr) - Hope it helps people
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Just found this thread after having bought a job lot of tablets on FleaBay, one of which is a 2012 KFHD (camera version, Dolby Audio, HDMI port next to micro USB port) which has the OMAP connect/disconnect issue.
You may recall that I debricked a hard bricked Otter2 Kindle (can't recall what gen that is) about 16 months ago, after having flashed the wrong bootloader, and I posted my photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157660358184524
Anyway, I've found this thread and I wanted to add to it by knocking up a quick graphic for those who are currently mid-debrick, but are visual learners like me and want a clear pin map to see where to solder the SD card reader lines to, so I've made one and attached it (also linked to Flickr) - Hope it helps people
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Hi, I soldered SD adapter to KFHD board according to your photo and connected to PC.
New disk appeared in File Explorer and whn I click on it the "Please insert disk" message appears. And that's it.
Any idea?
Hi! I discovered this site via a YouTube video by ETA Prime. Wow! Who knew??? So glad to find you! I am a veterinarian and love to learn new things.
I recently purchased a new Fire HD 10 2021 and wanted to transfer files, plus an SD card where I stored some apps, from my old Fire 10 (7th generation.) What a nightmare! I could not get the Fire to connect to my PC. After talking at length to 2 techs at Amazon and getting mailed a replacement Fire HD 10, 2021, which still would not connect, I reached a third support person who explained the USB options on the new Fire and how to change them. Now I can connect!
My next problem is that the apps on my SD card are in .asec files. The only option I find to "open with" when I click on one of the links is 'WPS Office for Amazon'. Obviously this is not the appropriate program. Question: Is it possible to download a program to open these files or do I need to install them all over again? I appreciate any help.
Also--wanted to let you know I had already updated to the latest Fire HD 10 software, but the Fire Toolbox still worked for me. YAY!!!!!
Thank you!
Harvupnorth said:
Hi! I discovered this site via a YouTube video by ETA Prime. Wow! Who knew??? So glad to find you! I am a veterinarian and love to learn new things.
I recently purchased a new Fire HD 10 2021 and wanted to transfer files, plus an SD card where I stored some apps, from my old Fire 10 (7th generation.) What a nightmare! I could not get the Fire to connect to my PC. After talking at length to 2 techs at Amazon and getting mailed a replacement Fire HD 10, 2021, which still would not connect, I reached a third support person who explained the USB options on the new Fire and how to change them. Now I can connect!
My next problem is that the apps on my SD card are in .asec files. The only option I find to "open with" when I click on one of the links is 'WPS Office for Amazon'. Obviously this is not the appropriate program. Question: Is it possible to download a program to open these files or do I need to install them all over again? I appreciate any help.
Also--wanted to let you know I had already updated to the latest Fire HD 10 software, but the Fire Toolbox still worked for me. YAY!!!!!
Thank you!
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Welcome to XDA,
Head to your devices section to find more specific help.
Enjoy your stay
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Welcome to XDA,
Head to your devices section to find more specific help.
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Thank you!