Dont have a fire tablet, thinking of buying the 7 inch to play around just to put custom roms from xda
question is, are the current CM/AOSP roms good enough for daily? are there major bugs or glitches
thanks
Yes, CM12 and other Android 5 roms, but latest firmware is not rooteable nor downgradable nor custom rom able
stapler85 said:
Dont have a fire tablet, thinking of buying the 7 inch to play around just to put custom roms from xda
question is, are the current CM/AOSP roms good enough for daily? are there major bugs or glitches
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fosco_ said:
Yes, CM12 and other Android 5 roms, but latest firmware is not rooteable nor downgradable nor custom rom able
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Several custom ROMs for this device are excellent (stable, feature complete) but as @fosco_ noted can only be installed on devices running older builds of FireOS (5.3.2 and below). A new device will likely arrive with 5.3.2.1 or higher which is not rootable or downgradable at present.
Davey126 said:
A new device will likely arrive with 5.3.2.1 or higher
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There's a newer version than 5.3.2.1?
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PorygonZRocks said:
There's a newer version than 5.3.2.1?
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Not that I have heard of. Forum reports are usually the first indication of release in the wild.
PorygonZRocks said:
There's a newer version than 5.3.2.1?
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Amazon doesn't announce updates, they just start pushing them to devices
New updates can be pushed at any time irregardless when current update was first available
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ok in that case im going to try to hunt down a second hand one hoping it has lower firmware
can 5.3.2.0 be rooted and rom? just found a device with that version
i was wondering the same also what steps do i take to block updates and is it the same for all versions?
stapler85 said:
can 5.3.2.0 be rooted and rom? just found a device with that version
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kozyy said:
i was wondering the same also what steps do i take to block updates and is it the same for all versions?
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5.3.2.0 can be rooted which is one of two primary prerequisites for flashing a custom ROM (the other being SuperSU). Use the SuperTool to block OTA updates immediately after root is obtained.
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Not that I have heard of. Forum reports are usually the first indication of release in the wild.
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OK. I saw you said "5.3.2.1 or higher" and was confused. Thanks for clarifying.
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So this is my first non-nexus device and I wan't to know if there will be custom roms of the latest version of Android available. I looked at the current roms available and they are all on 4.1. When Android 5.0 comes out, I want to get it ASAP and not have to wait for HTC forever.
Yes.
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Any confirmation? Stability of roms? How fast the custom roms will catch up to the latest version of Android? etc.
xGary said:
So this is my first non-nexus device and I wan't to know if there will be custom roms of the latest version of Android available. I looked at the current roms available and they are all on 4.1. When Android 5.0 comes out, I want to get it ASAP and not have to wait for HTC forever.
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Of course there will, when sources are released there will be new ROMs based on them.
I think what Gary is getting at is how long before HTC get there act together and incorporate Sense into the latest version. Well with my One X Jellybean was announced in June 2012 and we didnt see a full stable custom Rom until around September/October time.
xGary said:
Any confirmation? Stability of roms? How fast the custom roms will catch up to the latest version of Android? etc.
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What is wrong with you?
Confirmation? What do you want blood.
Stability? How the Hell are we ment to know that? If a custom Rom says alpha/beta it will be buggy.
Don't like it buy a nexus.
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Thread has been closed. ROMS will be made as soon as sources have been made available.
Will our get Android lollipop through Cyanogenmod?
I doubt it as we can't even get the official KK bootloader which may or may not be required for Lollipop.
I tried Android L on my Nexus 4 and didn't really like the new interface.
audit13 said:
I doubt it as we can't even get the official KK bootloader which may or may not be required for Lollipop.
I tried Android L on my Nexus 4 and didn't really like the new interface.
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Im actually quite content with my custom rom kitkat with the Gem Flat skin on top of it. (really quite stable just ui crash twice per week).
But then the unthinkable thing happens with one of the oldest moto droid devices went from ICS to Kitkat without any official updates due to alot of developers.
Anything is possible
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Will our get Android lollipop through Cyanogenmod?
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audit13 said:
I doubt it as we can't even get the official KK bootloader which may or may not be required for Lollipop.
I tried Android L on my Nexus 4 and didn't really like the new interface.
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I guess its standard to question if we will see something BEFORE THE ACTUAL PUBLIC RELEASE HAPPENS AND BEFORE CYANOGENMOD, WHICH IS NOT MOTOROLA, GETS THEIR HANDS ON IT TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT PUSHING IT OUT TO OUR DEVICES.
Btw, as far as that bootloader point goes, ask yourself this, do the older devices that got left behind on GB or ICS need updated bootloaders to run KK? B/c i can guarantee i can grab my Atrix 4G or my Droid X and see KK running on both of them with GB bootloaders.
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Is this a signal?
I Think, yes.
Because, this night, someone did an Android L ROM For the HTC Evo 3D [POST]
I Remember, this phone has come to the world running GB, well, ROM Is still buggy, but see, that device more older than Atrix HD, I Don't know if that device has an ''updated'' bootloader [like bootloader for ICS or JB], But i think this would be a great news for this device.
I Already tried Lollipop on a Nexus 4 [Is the official update], an i really liked it. i think is better than KK, [ppl comming here and spammin' ''KK Is better'' in 3.... 2.... 1.....]
If HTC EVO 3D Has Lollipop, Our Atrix HD's can have Lollipop too :victory: , the only thing we need is hope, and a brave developer.
and please sorry about my bad english~ :silly:
Maybe.
Soon
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Soon
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Did you check pm about my observations/possible lead on the kernel?
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palmbeach05 said:
Did you check pm about my observations/possible lead on the kernel?
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our devices upgrade has to do with more than kernels I need to backport some ion commits to the new qcom branches lot of guess work to what is needed and what isn't. Basically have to make a custom qcom folder for jbbl. As for the kernel there are lots of ways to get this right but it will need lots of time and testing.
Hi, I did a search on cm12 but the I didn't find results that address my specific question.
also, can i use an official cm11 for Kindle Fire (2nd gen) on my 5th gen kindle 7?
thank you very much.
oy-ster said:
Hi, I did a search on cm12 but the I didn't find results that address my specific question.
also, can i use an official cm11 for Kindle Fire (2nd gen) on my 5th gen kindle 7?
thank you very much.
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No - roms for this device are listed in the following thread. CM11 is not an option (nor will it ever be).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development
oy-ster said:
Hi, I did a search on cm12 but the I didn't find results that address my specific question.
also, can i use an official cm11 for Kindle Fire (2nd gen) on my 5th gen kindle 7?
thank you very much.
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You can only use a Rom built for this device on this device.
ldeveraux said:
You can only use a Rom built for this device on this device.
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Davey126 said:
No - roms for this device are listed in the following thread. CM11 is not an option (nor will it ever be).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development
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Thank you, you have fully answered my question about CM11!
About CM12 though... Well, I... I want to use something official. Something that passed their procedures.
I've noticed the unofficial CM12 in that sub forum, so I thought maybe fire HDs official CM12.1 would be compatible.
Do you know what would happen if I'll install that build? Do they use completely different hardware? Would I brick my fire?
Thank you!
oy-ster said:
Thank you, you have fully answered my question about CM11!
About CM12 though... Well, I... I want to use something official. Something that passed their procedures.
I've noticed the unofficial CM12 in that sub forum, so I thought maybe fire HDs official CM12.1 would be compatible.
Do you know what would happen if I'll install that build? Do they use completely different hardware? Would I brick my fire?
Thank you!
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Don't be concerned about the "unofficial" verbiage. Likely a formality. As you are new to the forums (at least this one) know @ggow has a strong reputation for releasing quality roms across a variety of devices. They are straight up variants from credible sources with only minimal customizations required for device compatibility.
Not going to touch the question about flashing a HD rom.
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Don't be concerned about the "unofficial" verbiage. Likely a formality. As you are new to the forums (at least this one) know @ggow has a strong reputation for releasing quality roms across a variety of devices. They are straight up variants from credible sources with only minimal customizations required for device compatibility.
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thank you, indeed I am new to the whole ROM scene. I suppose you're right, it just that well... it's a matter of principle/habbit/ policy/comfort... If there's only one source who he alone controls your most sensitive areas and no one knows what goes on there...
-sigh.
Wasn't there a story a couple years back how much of malware in android actually came from people installing custom roms?...
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Not going to touch the question about flashing a HD rom.
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lol, ok I think I get the drift.
A "risk" (cough) one assumes messing with a rooted device. Reputation matters. Do your homework before acting. If it keeps you up at night stick to stock.
well...
thanks .
Hi Devs,
Is this possible? Doesn't seem like even Marshmallow made it to Fire.
I'm a newbie and am learning the process of building custom roms, and others. Is porting the respective drivers for hardware specific to Fire the biggest hurdle in porting an android version for it?
Can any of you point me to the resources specific to Amazon fire if possible. A lot of things are new, and it gets very confusing sometimes.
Thanks,
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Hi Devs,
Is this possible? Doesn't seem like even Marshmallow made it to Fire.
I'm a newbie and am learning the process of building custom roms, and others. Is porting the respective drivers for hardware specific to Fire the biggest hurdle in porting an android version for it?
Can any of you point me to the resources specific to Amazon fire if possible. A lot of things are new, and it gets very confusing sometimes.
Thanks,
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Only if the bootloader is unlocked by Amazon, which so far they have refused to do so.
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zerbey said:
Only if the bootloader is unlocked by Amazon, which so far they have refused to do so.
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But, it is still available for <5.2.1 using Chainfire or even TWRP for 5.0.1. No marshmallow builds showed up there either.
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But, it is still available for <5.2.1 using Chainfire or even TWRP for 5.0.1. No marshmallow builds showed up there either.
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No, are limited to Lollipop only.
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I am in Australia. I just bought nexus 6 xt1103. It is on 5.1.1. I went to system update but it is saying that my device is up to date. Any solution??
burninghouse said:
I am in Australia. I just bought nexus 6 xt1103. It is on 5.1.1. I went to system update but it is saying that my device is up to date. Any solution??
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Wug's Nexus Tool Kit
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Wug's Nexus Tool Kit
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I dont want to root it. I just want to update it to official android 6.0.1 firmware. Any suggestions.?
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Download an OTA zip and sideload it through the recovery.
burninghouse said:
I dont want to root it. I just want to update it to official android 6.0.1 firmware. Any suggestions.?
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You don't have to root it. Wugs will update it to the most current (or any) stock image
Why are you not wanting to update to Nougat? Just curious. The only reason not to update to 7.1.1 is the problem with speakerphone calls.
I've understood for years that it's not a good idea to upgrade major versions, and but since the Google OTA jumped seamlessly from 6 to 7 the risk of problems is no doubt minimal (unless a technical member knows better...?)
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You don't have to root it. Wugs will update it to the most current (or any) stock image
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This is what I used and I didn't root.
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Why are you not wanting to update to Nougat? Just curious. The only reason not to update to 7.1.1 is the problem with speakerphone calls.
I've understood for years that it's not a good idea to upgrade major versions, and but since the Google OTA jumped seamlessly from 6 to 7 the risk of problems is no doubt minimal (unless a technical member knows better...?)
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ok so i am now planning to root 7.1.1 and can somwone suggest me rom with improved battery life and lots of features?
burninghouse said:
ok so i am now planning to root 7.1.1 and can somwone suggest me rom with improved battery life and lots of features?
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Everyone here is going to suggest different roms. The best is if you test them all and find the one you feel is best for your need. Your best rom might not be the best for someone else and vice versa.
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ok so i am now planning to root 7.1.1 and can somwone suggest me rom with improved battery life and lots of features?
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Does it matter what features, or is it only about quantity?
I'll throw out my suggestions just so you get a solid opinion. Key word opinion. I really like cyanide rom but it's not updated as much. If you want a rom with a crap load of mods and features, resurrection remix!
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