Are there any ROMs for KindleFireHD that work well? If so, how do I use get/them?
Only one ROM so far. Kinology ROM. Just go to 7 inch KFHD android development forum and follow the instructions exactly. I found the Tom to be much better than stock. Much easier to intall all the Google apps and whatever launcher you want.
DroidIt! said:
Only one ROM so far. Kinology ROM. Just go to 7 inch KFHD android development forum and follow the instructions exactly. I found the Tom to be much better than stock. Much easier to intall all the Google apps and whatever launcher you want.
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install Kinology ...nice....but very brief Battery : (
These responses assume you own the 7 inch variety...
There is no good kernel for the kfhd7, so no real Roms yet.. just modded stock roms
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I think I will stick to my current root, seeing as my battery is already down. Although, if this Kinology ROM will change my status bar and such, I will probably do it. Also, will Titanium backup work with it?
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Hello, I only recently upgraded my Note via the OTA to 4.0.3. I like the look and feel of it but the appearance is not so good in my point of view. I was wondering if anyone could suggest ways to delete TouchWiz or a good stock ics ROM like the one of the Galaxy Nexus. I have never rooted before but i'm open to the possibility if I can find a good tutorial.
Thanks in advance for coping with my n00b question.
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Well, if you want to get a stock ICS look (or something close to it) without the need to root or tamper with your device, check out Nova launcher. It looks almost identical to the stock ICS, minus the widgets being in the app menu which can be done to with root, and also it has the ability to have 7 wide dock bar like the Nexus 7.
precisely, as stated above, do you want to change the launcher or entire ROM? there's plenty of launchers in the market, as for room, you may find few with clean, un-samsung-ed Android, like CM9, paranoid etc.
What is better?
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precisely, as stated above, do you want to change the launcher or entire ROM? there's plenty of launchers in the market, as for room, you may find few with clean, un-samsung-ed Android, like CM9, paranoid etc.
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What would you as a senior member suggest to just get the clean stock ics look rooting or not doesn't make a difference?
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What would you as a senior member suggest to just get the clean stock ics look rooting or not doesn't make a difference?
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If you're feeling adventurous, I'd recommend paranoid android, cm9 or aokp for pure ics feel.
If not feeling adventurous go with an alternative launcher.
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Hello again, after extensive research I have come across a forum post here on xda that says I can root my Note and using root explorer remove the twlauncher which is basically the touchwiz interface.
I was wondering if this can really work and will it just be like a stock ics like on the Galaxy Nexus?
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Hello again, after extensive research I have come across a forum post here on xda that says I can root my Note and using root explorer remove the twlauncher which is basically the touchwiz interface.
I was wondering if this can really work and will it just be like a stock ics like on the Galaxy Nexus?
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TW Launcher should be removable, however, I'd install another launcher first - otherwise you mught end up with no possibility to run anything. Besides that, removing tw launcher, will not give different system look, it's just an app launcher.
I´ve been researching this forum for the last week since I´ve got my new Kindle Fire 2nd. Generation. with software version 10.1.1 already rooted using this method and now I´m in doubt about the next step.
Whats the best option? Go with a custom CM7 or CM10 ROM? Stay with the custom firmware and just use one of the several custom launchers to get rid of the horrible Amazon Carousel interface?
Is the CM10 ROM stable enough? All of the functions work properly? Is battery severely affected?
Also I cant seem to find a simple step by step guide for installing CM10 for the KF 2nd Gen.
Most of the content seem to be for the Kindle Fire 1st. Gen or for the new Kindle Fire HD.
Thanks!
Generally speaking (I can't testify to how well CM10 runs on the KF), I prefer to use the existing Android base that is installed and customize THAT rather than using a custom ROM. Amazon optimizes the version of Android to support the hardware so using that will generally have the best battery life and best performance.
I rooted my KFHD 7" and installed Go Launcher EX. Using that launcher and a few more tweaks like using Google Play and Chrome browser work extremely well.
CM 10 has many things wrong with it, and it should not be used as a daily driver. I recommend for the moment enjoying, the amazon rom, or you can mess around with the other if your willing to test things.
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CM 10 has many things wrong with it, and it should not be used as a daily driver. I recommend for the moment enjoying, the amazon rom, or you can mess around with the other if your willing to test things.
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thanks for the tip! I will choose the custom rom route then, so I'm wondering, is there any safe way to prevent the ROM updates from Amazon? (in order to keep my KF rooted and with my configuration.
Thanks
Took me 30seconds to find the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21525089
But you have to have root access to your kindle!
Hondologe said:
Took me 30seconds to find the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21525089
But you have to have root access to your kindle!
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All of the methods I´ve been reading about blocking updates seem unreliable, with users reporting finding the Kindle with a new updated ROM after an automatic update and things like that, thats why I´m asking.
Regarding that, is better to leave my KF rooted with firmware 10.1 or update it to the latest firmware version?
Thanks for the patience and the tips!
I have a Kindle Fire and would like to root it to Jelly Bean in order to have more apps available for use. Is it possible and look for pointer where gives more detail to proceed. Thanks!
Fire or Fire HD? There are no Jellybean ROM's yet for the Fire HD. Yes, there is an early alpha for the 7".... but seeing that your looking to be directed to one I bet to guess your not up to skill for an alpha build.
Just read the forums and decide whether or not to root for your taste, and then install a gapps package if you feel educated enough.
I am not responsible for bricked devices.
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Fire not Fire HD. You are right I have to see how complicate to accomplish it before determine to proceed. Where I can see the procedure?
ScottXe, May I suggest following this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35536497#post35536497
Rooting doesn't take much skill, as long as you're careful and can follow exact directions. Once rooted you should be able to install a 3rd party launcher, such as Nova,Apex,GoLauncher etc. From there, nobody would be able to tell that you don't have a Jellybean tablet. My tablet actually functions and looks almost identical to my Jellybean Nexus S 4g phone. Give that a whack, and maybe when there is a stable Jellybean build available you'll be up to par for Flashing a new ROM to your tablet without bricking.
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Fire or Fire HD? There are no Jellybean ROM's yet for the Fire HD. Yes, there is an early alpha for the 7".... but seeing that your looking to be directed to one I bet to guess your not up to skill for an alpha build.
Just read the forums and decide whether or not to root for your taste, and then install a gapps package if you feel educated enough.
I am not responsible for bricked devices.
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Kindle Fire (2)
Kindle Fire HD 7"
Kindle fire HD 8.9"
The basic fire isn't considered an HD, and a kindle fire hd usually refers to the base 7" version
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ScottXe, May I suggest following this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35536497#post35536497
Rooting doesn't take much skill, as long as you're careful and can follow exact directions. Once rooted you should be able to install a 3rd party launcher, such as Nova,Apex,GoLauncher etc. From there, nobody would be able to tell that you don't have a Jellybean tablet. My tablet actually functions and looks almost identical to my Jellybean Nexus S 4g phone. Give that a whack, and maybe when there is a stable Jellybean build available you'll be up to par for Flashing a new ROM to your tablet without bricking.
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Do what he said. It works, and my tablet is decent now. There is currently now way to put a new ROM on your KF2 though
So i know this is probably covered and i been looking through the forum but i was hoping someone could link me to it fast. I want to completely turn my kindle fire hd 7 into a driod tablet. I seen the way were u have both kindle os and jelly bean running, but can u compeltely remove kindle os and have a purley andriod tablet....maybe i over looked it during my search through ur forums and if i did my apologies, but any help would be awsome.
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So i know this is probably covered and i been looking through the forum but i was hoping someone could link me to it fast. I want to completely turn my kindle fire hd 7 into a driod tablet. I seen the way were u have both kindle os and jelly bean running, but can u compeltely remove kindle os and have a purley andriod tablet....maybe i over looked it during my search through ur forums and if i did my apologies, but any help would be awsome.
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Do you mean running stock Amazon OS + JellyBean? If so, that is not possible. Stock OS uses Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3), whereas JellyBean is version 4.2.2 (for KFHD at least). At it's core, the Kindle already does run Android. It's just really locked down by Amazon. Rooting it allows you to do your own things to it to make it more like a regular Android tablet. Installing JellyBean completely wipes out all the Amazon apps and services.
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Do you mean running stock Amazon OS + JellyBean? If so, that is not possible. Stock OS uses Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3), whereas JellyBean is version 4.2.2 (for KFHD at least). At it's core, the Kindle already does run Android. It's just really locked down by Amazon. Rooting it allows you to do your own things to it to make it more like a regular Android tablet. Installing JellyBean completely wipes out all the Amazon apps and services.
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yes i know kindle os is based off andriod, i dont want toerun them both i want to completely take the kibndle os off and have a plain old driod 4.3 jelly bean running on it, or even better 4.4 kitkat
There are numerous options to do this in the KFHD7 Dev forum.
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There are numerous options to do this in the KFHD7 Dev forum.
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now is this cm11 process the same thing as what im describing...alot of them seem like just rooting options aand then u can add google play app...i just want the kindle stock os completely off..its useless to me...eveything i wanna do wit a tablet i cant do on it cause its so limited by amazon
I'm confused as to what you are asking, dude. You can't "turn off" the Amazon OS. You do have several options though. You can run stock, root, and install a 3rd party Launcher like Nova or Apex to keep the Amazon installed OS (which is an Android base) without being a slave to the interface, or you can run Kinology, which is the stock Amazon OS with some pretty slick tweaks, or (and I think this is what you are asking) if you truly want to eliminate the Amazon OS and go with stock Android you can install 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3, and now 4.4 beta all from the Dev forum. These pure-ish android ROMs are all CM and all the non-Amazon based ROMs in the forum currently will be built from these. I hope this adequately answers your question. If not maybe you can clarify a little more and we'll be happy to help.
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I'm confused as to what you are asking, dude. You can't "turn off" the Amazon OS. You do have several options though. You can run stock, root, and install a 3rd party Launcher like Nova or Apex to keep the Amazon installed OS (which is an Android base) without being a slave to the interface, or you can run Kinology, which is the stock Amazon OS with some pretty slick tweaks, or (and I think this is what you are asking) if you truly want to eliminate the Amazon OS and go with stock Android you can install 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3, and now 4.4 beta all from the Dev forum. These pure-ish android ROMs are all CM and all the non-Amazon based ROMs in the forum currently will be built from these. I hope this adequately answers your question. If not maybe you can clarify a little more and we'll be happy to help.
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Your last option is the one im looking for...I jus twant the amozon os gone and a pure andriod one....sorry for the confusing.. Ive never rooted anything and i didnt know which process on the forum was the one i wanted to use.
One word of advice, read through the instructions a few times before you take the plunge. Once it's set up its simple to try out the different ROMs. Just need to be sure to follow the instructions.
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One word of advice, read through the instructions a few times before you take the plunge. Once it's set up its simple to try out the different ROMs. Just need to be sure to follow the instructions.
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So which thread should i be looking at to get the results that i want.? Thank you very much for your patience with me
I would use this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
2 very important things to note, make sure in fire flash to check the box about downgrading the boot loader, its the box at the top with red text after it. The other thing is to download a ROM you want onto the device first along with its gapps or you will have a bit of a hassle getting it on there after you do this because the kindle will bootloop into recovery after you do this because of a stupid boot loader version check the os checks on boot up, and if the versions don't match it bootloops. Just make sure to read through that entire guide and I suggest making backups like it says.
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Excellent thread, it's what I used. Except for my typos and one thing I missed (so all my own mistakes) it worked flawlessly.
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I would use this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
2 very important things to note, make sure in fire flash to check the box about downgrading the boot loader, its the box at the top with red text after it. The other thing is to download a ROM you want onto the device first along with its gapps or you will have a bit of a hassle getting it on there after you do this because the kindle will bootloop into recovery after you do this because of a stupid boot loader version check the os checks on boot up, and if the versions don't match it bootloops. Just make sure to read through that entire guide and I suggest making backups like it says.
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Thank you very much and i will take my time reading over it all before i attempt anything. You guys have been awsome...got me excited:laugh:
I havent used my touchpad in quite sometime. And forgot the methods on using CM software.. Do I need to reformat it all over again or can I just upgrade to the latest version? And whats the latest and greatest for software for this tablet. Thanks in advance
I think you might find things have changed quite a bit from your previous experience. I would suggest you read about the new ROMs on the developer section of the Touchpad forum. Even how to do the initial install has changed..tptoolbox seems to be the preferred choice and makes things so much easier. I am running kitkat 4.4.4 and it is fantastic. Used jcsullins ROM and recovery.
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I think you might find things have changed quite a bit from your previous experience. I would suggest you read about the new ROMs on the developer section of the Touchpad forum. Even how to do the initial install has changed..tptoolbox seems to be the preferred choice and makes things so much easier. I am running kitkat 4.4.4 and it is fantastic. Used jcsullins ROM and recovery.
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I found the info for the toolbox etc just alittle confused on where to start. Where can I find out how to get a fresh start and erase my CM 9 etc I have now?
I would suggest deciding on what ROM you want to use, read about TPTOOLBOX and then think about the install.
This is the guide for toolbox that helped me:http://liliputing.com/2014/06/use-touchpad-toolbox-install-android-erase-webos-hp-touchpad.html
Also, I am using cm-11-20140625-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip for the ROM
update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140512.zip for recovery
pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.4-20140708-signed.zip for gapps. Had to rename the 4.4.4. to 4.4.2 for the toolbox install. That is documented in the developers section.
Everything is running very smoothly without any problems. I am extremely pleased it works so well and will update 3 more TP's to kitkat 4.4.4.