I was under the impression that the new 2017 model of the Amazon Fire 7" was the same firmware as the ones we currently have. It seems to use the same CPU/GPU/RAM/Storage/Battery/Wifi/etc. The only difference I saw was an updated screen, and a colored case.
However, I saw this link here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202144590
This seems to indicate that the new devices are being labeled as the 7th Gen, where we have the 5th Gen. It also seems to be running a newer firmware, 5.4.0.0 vs 5.3.3.0.
Does anyone have one of these new devices. Is there a difference? Am I reading this wrong? Thanks.
Maybe someone can try flashing it into a 2015 fire 7... Just curious.
Some differences between the devices:
- The 2017s Model is lighter and thinner than the old one
- In Europe the 2017s device costs 10€ more than the old one (2015: 59,99€ / 2017: 69,99€) and it have no Alexa on board in Germany
- 5.4.0.0 have some wrong translations
- The 2017s Model have no death pixels, my 2015s Model have some
Here are both devices (left: 2017, right: 2015):
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The changed the button layout a bit (up: 2015, down: 2017):
How does the screen compare? The 2015 model looked stretched. Does that happen on the 2017 model?
Yes, as you can see in the picture above, it looks a little less clinched.
Yeah, 5th gen Fires had tons of dead pixels - the screen was of low quality, it seems.
Why is mine the only one that has 5.3.3.0?
Pix12 said:
Why is mine the only one that has 5.3.3.0?
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Consider yourself 'lucky'. You can always upgrade; the opposite is not always true and often leads to unrecoverable bricks.
Davey126 said:
Consider yourself 'lucky'. You can always upgrade; the opposite is not always true and often leads to unrecoverable bricks.
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Is it rare?
Pix12 said:
Is it rare?
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1) who cares
2) how would anyone know
3) sure you got a 7th vs 5th gen device?
dancle said:
The changed the button layout a bit (up: 2015, down: 2017):
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Because it looked to be the same components, I was originally under the impression that the logic boards were the same. Now that I see the side by side pics, it would seem the redesigned button layout indicates a new logic board. Interesting.
Are there any new informations about possible differences?
Is it a safe bet that if i get this Fire 7 2017 version for my mom while its on sale i can root it and put an android rom on it?
I wouldn't count on it. It is most likely going to come with 5.3.2.1 or 5.4.0.0
I would expect the same as daniel3016.
FiveOhFour said:
Is it a safe bet that if i get this Fire 7 2017 version for my mom while its on sale i can root it and put an android rom on it?
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Unlikely, but you should be able to easily install Google Play store on it without rooting.
is there a chance to root the new one? I bought it on Amazon Prime Day for 35usd
freaky2xd said:
is there a chance to root the new one? I bought it on Amazon Prime Day for 35usd
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Depends on FireOS version; anything over 5.3.2 is unrootable at present.
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Depends on FireOS version; anything over 5.3.2 is unrootable at present.
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5.4 :/
kingroot fails at 70 percent
I just bought a Kindle Fire 7 (7th Generation) and a Kindle Fire (5th Generation). They are both running 5.4.0.0
Related
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z3CNOI8K
some nice apps reinstalled and a great favorit launcher
I just get it from my own tablet...maybe some port possible
its nice to see that they are still putting out the same tablet hardware wise, but improving with new software (interface).
i would just hope that the sofware comes along and uses all this horsepower (i comparing to the ipad ofcourse)
triebstahl said:
some nice apps reinstalled and a great favorit launcher
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please dump com.rovio.angrybirdsHD***.apk from data/app
It is exclusive ROM Lenovo Tablet, this program isn't present in a market
fguy said:
please dump com.rovio.angrybirdsHD***.apk from data/app
It is exclusive ROM Lenovo Tablet, this program isn't present in a market
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no root...not possible
fguy said:
please dump com.rovio.angrybirdsHD***.apk from data/app
It is exclusive ROM Lenovo Tablet, this program isn't present in a market
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its purchase only, and works fine... i got them on my tablet now..
total cost: $8 for regular + seasons
use the dump and extract "Lenovo shop Market" app and buy through that one..
I hope root will be possible!!!
I hope so to, this rom looked nice, i like the transparent UI on it
Can't wait to test an lenovo based rom. Hope a developer will port this to our Acer Iconia!
Thank you for the dump. I hope you dont mind that I created a re-direct to your post over in the Xoom forums. I was able to successfully install a few .apks and I feel it would benefit our community as well.
I have advised our forum members in the topic to thank you as well
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Thank you for the dump.
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Lol at this quote. Sorry couldnt help it.
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I'm fine but can you pls post the link to the xoomforums?
Found this in the general section : http://download.lenovo.com/slates/
here you can find all the images (zip files) full image or patch updates for thinkpad, k1 and others. and directly from Lenovo
In regards to Angry Birds HD, it would appear that the version for the ThinkPad is no different from the Amazon App Store release. I installed the Lenovo App Store Apk from this dump and was able to find a purchase link for Angry Birds HD, only to see that it has the same package name as my Ad-Free Amazon App Store version!? I wonder if the Lenovo version even says HD when installed in your app drawer. I was thinking why would they make an HD version when its already HD? Now I have my answer, they didnt.
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I wonder if the Lenovo version even says HD when installed in your app drawer. I was thinking why would they make an HD version when its already HD? Now I have my answer, they didnt.
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not sure i get your point, you look at a picture and you decide its not HD?
I can confirm the few places they use HD images are for sure only HD material, you cannot run this on any device with a resolution of less than 1024x600.
then graphics are beyond the screen screen and density setting do not help as its native sized graphics in the game.
so you are probably wrong about the visual compare, as i had a physical encounter with the HD version and its not compatible with a 800x480 device, which all other AngryBirds editions are..
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not sure i get your point, you look at a picture and you decide its not HD?
I can confirm the few places they use HD images are for sure only HD material, you cannot run this on any device with a resolution of less than 1024x600.
then graphics are beyond the screen screen and density setting do not help as its native sized graphics in the game.
so you are probably wrong about the visual compare, as i had a physical encounter with the HD version and its not compatible with a 800x480 device, which all other AngryBirds editions are..
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All I am saying is they have the same package name.
Hey, I just bought these games, and you were right. They are true HD versions.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
Hey, I just bought these games, and you were right. They are true HD versions.
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.. and worth the pay somehow.
originalone said:
Found this in the general section : http://download.lenovo.com/slates/
here you can find all the images (zip files) full image or patch updates for thinkpad, k1 and others. and directly from Lenovo
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Do you know how to flash one of these roms? I would like to switch to the US version to get Youtube and netflix.
bobsf40 said:
Do you know how to flash one of these roms? I would like to switch to the US version to get Youtube and netflix.
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You can easily get youtube .... just get the apk from a google search ... look around Worked for me .
bobsf40 said:
Do you know how to flash one of these roms? I would like to switch to the US version to get Youtube and netflix.
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You should use the recovery procedure described on the Wiki for our tablet. I've already done it with success
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Lenovo_ThinkPad
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Looks promising. Any thoughts?
Engadget link here.
I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.
alunral said:
I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.
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Bezels are a good thing on an eReader... Ever actually read on your tablet?
Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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^ This. It sounds VERY similar, but it's taken almost a year this to come out, and the NC is already fairly established (same thing with the Kindle Fire). It's the way of things. At least when you're ready to put the Nook into retirement, there should be a strong upgrade to go to.
It's a rooted Nook, which is a step up from the Fire....
Kobo Vox and an Easy Nook Color 2 Upgrade
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.
RageAgain said:
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.
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That sounds pretty good... of course with a slight bump in cpu and memory...a killer GPU is probably too much to ask for an ereader More seriously though, better speakers would be nice too and/or pen input.
Are there any developers working on or is there a cm11 ROM for the Kindle Fire HD? Has anyone got USB otg to work on the kfhd?
And basically what work, if any is being done on this platform? I'm curious if I should stick with the kfhd or upgrade to the hdx this Christmas. The deciding factor is if the devs are still working on the HD? If so I'll hold of on my purchase of the hdx until the price drops.
Thanks!
We've definitely hit a slight lull here on the kfhd forums but hashcode is still maintaining cm 10.2 for us. And a few other devs
The hdx is yet to be rooted and the boot loader hasn't been exploited yet either if you demand ROMs and root then the hdx is at the moment not for you. I'd recommend a nexus 7 for those things
Now the kfhd is a brick you cannot break the thing (physically) I definitely recommend it for families with kids my three year old has been rough with ours.
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We've definitely hit a slight lull here on the kfhd forums but hashcode is still maintaining cm 10.2 for us. And a few other devs
The hdx is yet to be rooted and the boot loader hasn't been exploited yet either if you demand ROMs and root then the hdx is at the moment not for you. I'd recommend a nexus 7 for those things
Now the kfhd is a brick you cannot break the thing (physically) I definitely recommend it for families with kids my three year old has been rough with ours.
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Thank you sir. I appreciate your time.
mrkhigh said:
We've definitely hit a slight lull here on the kfhd forums but hashcode is still maintaining cm 10.2 for us. And a few other devs
The hdx is yet to be rooted and the boot loader hasn't been exploited yet either if you demand ROMs and root then the hdx is at the moment not for you. I'd recommend a nexus 7 for those things
Now the kfhd is a brick you cannot break the thing (physically) I definitely recommend it for families with kids my three year old has been rough with ours.
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Does cm10.2 have usb otg ability?
JeremySwagS said:
Does cm10.2 have usb otg ability?
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Not at the moment but Hashcode is working on that, too.
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For your own custom Sig : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922304
About usb otg feasability, please read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176743
It would require kernel and hardware mod, if ever got. I would not count on it.
jmolinuevo said:
About usb otg feasability, please read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176743
It would require kernel and hardware mod, if ever got. I would not count on it.
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Would it be possible to take an existing USB otg cable and jump pi s one and four together in the same way one would make a fastboot cable? Would that work?
Kitkat
Kitkat seems possible to port and i was trying to make it yesterday from source but i dont know how to.
Maybe some one else can, because look the GNEX,moto defy,NEXUS ONE- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540366-,
xperia mini and even htc desire has kk so it's not impossible
JeremySwagS said:
Are there any developers working on or is there a cm11 ROM for the Kindle Fire HD? Has anyone got USB otg to work on the kfhd?
And basically what work, if any is being done on this platform? I'm curious if I should stick with the kfhd or upgrade to the hdx this Christmas. The deciding factor is if the devs are still working on the HD? If so I'll hold of on my purchase of the hdx until the price drops.
Thanks!
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Posted just a few hours ago https://twitter.com/Hashcode0f/status/405145316661288960
LinearEquation said:
Posted just a few hours ago https://twitter.com/Hashcode0f/status/405145316661288960
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Where can I watch for this? Where will it be posted?
JeremySwagS said:
Where can I watch for this? Where will it be posted?
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It dropped last night 4.4 KitKat CM 11 for Kindle Fire HD 7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47879407#post47879407
So i got my new car today
And found a site that sells a "complete" kit for installing a Nexus 7 Gen 2 in the car.
However (i feel like I'm a senior for asking this, but here it goes):
Product: http://www.ironlight.us/products/
Dont i need to use the old cdplayer/radio unit here?Im not interested in those function and actually just want Spotify and navigation. But i have seen other videos where people have cd players/radio units behind the tablet in the dash. This uses and amp instead
If u see the wiring schematics, is that enough to get it up and running and i can just take out my cd player and reattach if/when i sell my car.
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Case: N140920909
henrikrox said:
So i got my new car today
And found a site that sells a "complete" kit for installing a Nexus 7 Gen 2 in the car.
However (i feel like I'm a senior for asking this, but here it goes):
Product: http://www.ironlight.us/products/
Dont i need to use the old cdplayer/radio unit here?Im not interested in those function and actually just want Spotify and navigation. But i have seen other videos where people have cd players/radio units behind the tablet in the dash. This uses and amp instead
If u see the wiring schematics, is that enough to get it up and running and i can just take out my cd player and reattach if/when i sell my car.
Didn't know which forum i should post inn, the help forum didn't receive many answers do their questions, I'm sorry if I posted in the wrong forum.
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Hello,
Based on the diagram here you do not need your radio. This set up will make your Nexus 7 the stand alone device. All of the audio will be provided directly from the Nexus 7. From what I see here you basically just remove the radio, install a small amplifier, dash kit and your Nexus 7. It should plug straight into your factory speaker system.
Note: I am just assuming from the pictures you have provided, actual results may vary.
[email protected] said:
Hello,
Based on the diagram here you do not need your radio. This set up will make your Nexus 7 the stand alone device. All of the audio will be provided directly from the Nexus 7. From what I see here you basically just remove the radio, install a small amplifier, dash kit and your Nexus 7. It should plug straight into your factory speaker system.
Note: I am just assuming from the pictures you have provided, actual results may vary.
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Thanks, really appreciate it.
I guess i loose some audio quality over the DAC alternative, but atleast its using a ground loop isolator which should help with RF noise and distortion.
Only thing now to "worry" about is that the thing i didn't think about was me having the new Nexus 7 tablet, and since I'm new to android, i don't know if for example cardroid rom works on the 2013 nexus 7, or just the old one.
But appreciate your help mate
henrikrox said:
Thanks, really appreciate it.
I guess i loose some audio quality over the DAC alternative, but atleast its using a ground loop isolator which should help with RF noise and distortion.
Only thing now to "worry" about is that the thing i didn't think about was me having the new Nexus 7 tablet, and since I'm new to android, i don't know if for example cardroid rom works on the 2013 nexus 7, or just the old one.
But appreciate your help mate
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Since yours is the 2nd gen I would recommend checking out the threads for that specific model. This section you posted is for the 2012 1st gen.
Please visit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013 to find some more details about your model.
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Since yours is the 2nd gen I would recommend checking out the threads for that specific model. This section you posted is for the 2012 1st gen.
Please visit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013 to find some more details about your model.
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Yes i saw that after i already posted
Thanks again for your help
I have a first gen installed in my e46, If you have any questions I'd be happy to help you out
Hello
I search a kit like this for the Nexus 7 2012.
Can anyone help me ?
Can some kind soul PLEASE send me a working link to the a dB drivers and unbrick utility for the "kindle fire 2nd generation 7"? This search I.jus becoming .full time job. I am not a noob (I'm not the sharpest but I grasp I pretty well) please pleas with sprinkles and cherries on top. Can someone hook me up with this? I flashed twrp on I with an app and I Ge the red screen. I bought a fast boot cable.
I'm sure this ha been answered somewhere bu dammed I I can find it. Thank you in advance.
And I apologize for this begin in the wrong section. I jus go.frustrated and that was it. I HATE asking for help, specially for $h!t like this.
If you have the 2012 model (the one with a camera), I can help you, but if you have the 2013 model (without a camera) there is nobody who can help you. Please confirm which version you have. Also, you posted this in the Kindle Fire HDX forums, but you said you have the HD. Please double check before posting.
r3pwn said:
If you have the 2012 model (the one with a camera), I can help you, but if you have the 2013 model (without a camera) there is nobody who can help you. Please confirm which version you have. Also, you posted this in the Kindle Fire HDX forums, but you said you have the HD. Please double check before posting.
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No, its the kindle fire 2n.edition. no HD. I don usually do things like that (post out of turn) but the wife wants this thing working an she even wen Ge the cable. (I mentioned in passing....) it has no camera
Kindle fire: HT16HHL20619
Its that one. That's as good as I can tell you. It registered at amazon to m.so the version I'm tell in you is what the told me. Man, dude, if you can hp .fix i that would sav me a lo o grief!!!!!
PS, why no fix for the 201 with no camera?
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No, its the kindle fire 2n.edition. no HD. I dont usually do things like that (post out of turn) but the wife wants this thing working an she even wen Ge the cable. (I mentioned in passing....) it has no camera I looked around for the past 3 days and finally just asked.
Kindle fire: HT16HHL20619
Its that one. That's as good as I can tell you. It registered at amazon to m.so the version I'm tell in you is what the told me. Man, dude, if you can hp .fix i that would sav me a lo o grief!!!!!
PS, why no fix for the 201 with no camera?
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Mod please move and accepted my humble apologies.
whodisname said:
No, its the kindle fire 2n.edition. no HD. I don usually do things like that (post out of turn) but the wife wants this thing working an she even wen Ge the cable. (I mentioned in passing....) it has no camera
Kindle fire: HT16HHL20619
Its that one. That's as good as I can tell you. It registered at amazon to m.so the version I'm tell in you is what the told me. Man, dude, if you can hp .fix i that would sav me a lo o grief!!!!!
PS, why no fix for the 201 with no camera?
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Because they haven't been hacked to workaround their security yet. Let me get a link to help you real quick.
EDIT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372917 and follow the instructions for "Restore".
Well thats certainly not the tools I seek. I'm going to assume you pu that there on accident an no as a bad joke.
Wow. I'm an idiot.
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Wow. I'm an idiot.
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Holy Christ can a mod com. Delete this damn thread please.
wow what a strange thread never seen any like this
Lol
Tried to delete my dumb a$$ post and that^ happened. Apologies to all. On the upside, I got I done. As simple as it actually was this thread is quite stupid.
Mod please delete!!
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