Kindle Fire HD 3rd Generation (Soho) - UART - 7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
Following on from my previous post (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki...p/kindle-fire-hd-3rd-generation-soho-t4038369), I have successfully built an image, however (unsurprisingly) it doesn't work. Specifically, after flashing it using TWRP and restarting, my soho goes into a bootloop. Does anyone know how to access UART on soho so I can debug? I can't seem to find any info on it. Or any other suggestions to find out what is the problem?
Thanks,
Jack K

Hmm, seeing I couldn't find info online, I decided to open it up, I found what I think are the pins. It says DEBUG next to the area immediately below the blue square and left of the yellow circle on this graphic from the iFixit soho teardown (the word DEBUG is obscured by the colours):
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(Next time I'll get off my backside first before asking.)

Jack_Kekzoz said:
Hmm, seeing I couldn't find info online, I decided to open it up, I found what I think are the pins. It says DEBUG next to the area immediately below the blue square and left of the yellow circle on this graphic from the iFixit soho teardown (the word DEBUG is obscured by the colours):
(Next time I'll get off my backside first before asking.)
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Argh, linking not allowed yet. Not been around here long enough.
https :// d3nevzfk7ii3be . cloudfront . net / igi / IRYImVnOnk4cREVy . huge
Oops, works now for some reason.

Someone asked on another thread how this is going.
In short, I'm really out of my depth when it comes to hardware debugging, so I've basically not done anything. Is anyone willing to help me? I can post a link to my non-booting build for anyone who (at their own risk) wants to flash it to their soho and analyse what might be going wrong with their own serial cable.
Thanks!

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Windows Mobile as Camera (DSLR) Remote

Hi all,
I am looking for a piece of software that will let me use my Kaiser as a remote for my Canon EOS 450d / Digital Rebel XSi.
This should be possible, both wired and/or through IR, but I can't seem to find this software anywhere!
I have found a program remote controls pentax cameras over IR:
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The program can be found on http://gastaldelli.googlepages.com/
or on http://downloads.ziddu.com/downloadfile/1777010/RCFP.rar.html
(more info here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/33345-windows-mobile-pentax-remote.html)
Also, I have found a program that remote controls Nikon Coolpix cameras from Windows Mobile (wired).
found here: http://www.ruwebit.net/article/81
These programs show exactly what I need! I just cant seem to find it for Canon cameras!
(Other relevant software: http://www.idruna.com/remoteediting.html -> a bit too complicated for my intention though!)
Can anyone help me out with this? Any help would be MUCH appreciated!
ןoן ʍouʞ ı sɐ ɐpɹı ǝʌɐɥ ʇuop ɹǝsıɐʞ ǝɥʇ
...youre right...point well taken. It could still work wired though?
ןoן ǝɯ ɹoɟ ǝsuǝs ǝʞɐɯ ʇuǝsop ˙˙˙ǝuoןɐ ǝuoɥd ǝɥʇ ʇɟǝן puɐ ɐɹǝɯɐɔ ǝɥʇ ǝsn ʇsnɾ ʇou ʎɥʍ 'ǝuoɥd ɹnoʎ oʇ pǝʇɔǝuuoɔ ɐɹǝɯɐɔ ǝɥʇ ǝʌɐɥ noʎ ɟı ʇnq ǝןqɐɔ ɥʇıʍ ǝqʎɐɯ
Would you mind typing the right way up?
In reaction to your post; using a remote would allow for time-lapse shooting, reduces vibration when shooting, etc.
I take it youre not a photographer?
jor3l, hw do u type upside down?
You do know the remotes only cost like $25, right? Probably why no one's bothered to write any software to replace it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/116234-REG/Canon_2467A001_RC_5_Remote_Controller.html
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jor3l, hw do u type upside down?
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See the source of the page and you will understand. More over
ןɯʇɥ˙sɹǝʇʇǝןuʍopǝpısdn/ʎɐןd/ɯoɔ˙sǝɹıʍuǝʌǝs˙ʍʍʍ//:dʇʇɥ ǝʇıs ʇısıʌ uɐɔ noʎ 'uʍop ǝpısdn ǝdʎʇ oʇ
uıɐƃɐ dn ǝpıs-ʇɥƃıɹ ǝʇıɹʍ ɐuuoƃ ɹǝʌǝu ɯɐ ı ˙ʇɐǝɹƃ sı sıɥʇ 'ןoן

N920T Home screen size distored

Hey everyone, I've got an issue I've been trying to get figured out with no luck & I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. As it says in the title I'm on the Note 5 32GB from t-mobile, it's running 6.0.1, and is rooted with TWRP recovery. Now on to the issue.
Yesterday I rebooted my device, and when it came back up the home screen shrunk. What I mean is the icon/folder area and the screen indicator dots are smaller causing a significant dead space area between the dots and my bottom bar. I have included two photos, one untouched and one with yellow highlighting illustrating the area I am talking about.
In an attempt to remedy this, so far I have done the following:
Checked that one handed operation is disabled (it is)
Checked and changed screen fonts & font size
Changed the home screen grid options
I've even went as far as doing a system reset in twrp erasing everything and starting over
With that I have been unsuccessful in getting this fixed. I am hoping someone can help. In my research the only information I have found to this point talks about the settings I listed above as attempts, and I haven't seen this problem come up at this point, so please don't blast me if I've missed it, and you know where I should look, I am more than happy to read any information provided.
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I've shared the photos with an image tag from my onedrive account, if they aren't working please alert me and I'll try to find another way to share them.
Not working. Curious though. How is the rest of the system? Setting and whatnot set to normal? Did you flash a ROM?
Sent from my SM-N920T using XDA-Developers mobile app
Everything is default accept my theme, which changing it didn't affect it either. It's a stock rom and systemless root with TWRP recovery. I was thinking I screwed up a setting also which is why I tried to do a reset.

OnePlus 3T won't recognize Rear Camera, or turn on the Flashlight

Okay, so here's what I've tried to fix this problem, and I'm still drawing blanks. Here's the problem - the phone acts as if there is no rear camera whatsoever, nor led light on the back for a flashlight. Selfie (front-facing) camera works as intended.
1) Clear Cache on app.
2) Multiple different camera apps
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- no change
3) full factory reset - no change
4) Aftermarket ROM - LineageOS - no change
5) installed brand new camera purchased new from witrigs - no change
6) Z-Device test
Weird that it shows front facing (secondary) camera isn't working, but front-facing works fine. If I try to save a z-device log, the app crashes every time. And this is a fresh install.
There was no inciting incident or anything done to the phone, no fall or water damage or anything along those lines. I'm running out of ideas here, what else can I do/try to get this thing working?
Crossposted to Reddit
I would recommend performing the Unbrick guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306
ZVNexus said:
I would recommend performing the Unbrick guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306
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So I've just spent the past couple of hours trying to make that work. No luck on SO many steps. I imagine it's because the phone is not bricked? Is there another tool that would potentially accomplish the same thing?
marvin_rock said:
So I've just spent the past couple of hours trying to make that work. No luck on SO many steps. I imagine it's because the phone is not bricked? Is there another tool that would potentially accomplish the same thing?
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This unbrick guide can be used even if the phone is not bricked.
What steps gave you problems?

Kindle Fire HD 7 2012 version Launcher Debug on startup

Hi
I know mykindle is old but my autistic son uses it and he cannot handle change thus still using it.
I have no idea how this has happened at all. BUt now it seems when I reboot the device, the notifications bit has a notice saying "tap to access launcher debug settings".
When I tap this it takes me to those settings (which I have never seen before in any of the settings area) and I can quit out of it.
Why is this happening and is it a sign of a bigger problem?
Just to be clear, while I do have ADB enabled (in case I brick it and need to use kindle-unbrick in the future) nothing else is unusual. It is not rooted and I have never put a custom rom/system/launcher on it at all.
I can only guess that this change has accurred because either a game I have installed has tweaked something, or, a particular tablet-crash has pushed this into being.
So is it a problem? Can I stop it? Why has it happened?
Any thoughts would be massively appreciated please.
Thank you.
Alex
Hello. Sorry for the late reply. Anyways, I'm happy to help you. I also use a Kindle Fire HD 7 2012, so you can expect the best results. IDK the reason of the problem, it appeared in the same way as yours. But the fix is so simple, take a closer look at it:
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Long-tap at the notification (some program appeared at the top, don't pay attention to it):
Tap "Manage Notification", as the arrow above suggests.
So, you must have the same screen, applications may differ. Tap the "Off" toggle in the right corner after the "Launcher", as arrow suggests, and go to the home screen. When you will look at notifications, a message must disappear.
If you experience any further problems, let me know. I'll try to respond in my free time.
And thank you for posting the question, without it I couldn't solve it (really).
Have a nice day!
HTH,
Anonymous

Hard-Bricked OnePlus 3T – Managed to Install Successfully with MSM – But Black Screen After OnePlus Logo (Only Access to Fastboot)

Hello,
I've successfully managed to install OnePlus3T_28_A.86_191104_repack through MsmDownloadTool V4.0.71 where the Status of Communication is "Download Complete".
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After this, when the phone boots, the OnePlus logo shows up for a little while – and after that, a black screen. I can only access fastboot – and that's about it. The phone is locked, etcetera, so I can't flash via adb/fastboot. When I try to access recovery mode through the fastboot menu, the screen becomes black too.
Worth mentioning I've also successfully installed through an older version of MSM before this. But same results. The version is the following OnePlus3T_28_A.23_161027 and the MsmDownloadTool V3.0.6.
What are the alternatives? Is it good game? If someone could pinpoint me what to do next would be glorious. The hard-brick guides seem to always point to the MSM way of things.
Thanks in advance!
Alright so I've been digging a bit deeper.
Stumbled upon a bunch of different YouTube videos that had similar solutions.
Most of them were squeezing, tapping and doing different motions onto the phone. Like pressing down the screen at different angles with some pressure, etc. Also from the back, the buttons to loosen them, etc. I'm sure I've missed some of the methods mentioned in the video.
However, the squeezing on the screen and the back actually made the phone go past the black OnePlus logo into the boot animation -- and I thought that was it. Apparently, it hung up half-way through.
The last method they mentioned was to put the phone in the freezer in a zipper bag and TRUTHFULLY it worked after being in there for 10 minutes. The phone booted up, went through the installation setup and it worked for a while... until it didn't.
Apparently, my battery does not charge and it's stuck at 0% all the time. Seems a bit suspect. Will dig further into it.

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