Hi there!
i am new to the kindle tablets and on looking into this branch of xda
i am confused as i dont know which ROM i can use.
to make it short: i want a stock Android on my hdx7.
thanks und cheers
el loco
As far as i know there os only one Rom available here, called hdx nexus. Should be stock Android. I actually cant flash it for testing, because i have a wrong software version installed. If someone knows how to downgrade from 13.3.2.5 to 13.3.2.4 please post a link/tutorial or something like that.
I'm in the same situation as Arthuro88. My HDX 7 is running Fire OS 4.5.1 and I can't use the root technique I found (or towelroot). Has anyone found a way to root this version yet?
I got one of the last, apparently old, HDX's in the store. Luckily for me it had the older firmware on it and I knew better than to register it with Amazon right out of the box. I rooted the device, installed Safestrap, and then realized that Nexus 2.0.1 required a new rev of the firmware. So I upgraded *manually* to the mid-release firmware (the newest older version that was still rootable), hit it with Towel to root it, and flashed it to Nexus 2.0.1. All in all it is a VERY nice ROM. It works extremely well, and has only crashed on me once. My problem with it is that it doesn't support the 4G/LTE radio in my version of the HDX. To be clear: the WiFi works fine, but not the cellular carrier signal I'm getting charged for monthly.
So again- go with Nexus 2.0.1.
As for me, my original plan was to get Kali Linux running on my HDX. I'm shelving that for now and trying to port Firefox OS (Mozilla's Linux-based OS for phones and tablets) to the HDX. None of the "Big Brother" crap from Amazon (FireOS) or Google (Android). Plus it's completely open for development and all apps are basically Javascript_HTML5/CSS since it's web-oriented in its philosophy. I'd post a link but I'm still under my 10 post count. If anyone is interested in helping with the porting project I have a thread already started on this forum.
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Simple question. When the boot loader is released can I run Android 4.4 as my main and have the Amazon Mojito OS as a Rom. I ask because I was'n't sure if two different versions of android could run on the same device. I say this because you cannot run two versions of Mojito with safestrap.
My issue is I bought GTA SA from the Amazon app store and it only works with that stock OS. And regardless of the ability to install the kindle app on your android device that version sucks. I have to manually search through all my highlights to find my bookmarks. IDK Amazon has not added full functionality to the app.
Hellmanjk said:
Simple question. When the boot loader is released ...
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IF is going to be unlocked and released!
aaronkatrini said:
IF is going to be unlocked and released!
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It is unlocked. They have not released it yet.
I have ATM a hardbricked KFHDX 7" and cannot do anything about,
However, there are many things that make me believe that it is very hard right now, jcase isn't releasing anything (not what he said in the first place, but now might have changed his mind due to legal restrictions) - plus Hashcode is retiring from XDA since he is working on project Ara or smth similar. Lets just hope for the best and play the waiting game ...
I recently got a Kindle HDX and I despise the way the store is laid out.
I want to install Google play but of course amazon took away that freedom so everything is purchased through their market... I've never owned an android before and don't know any technical guides, but all the easier ways/ways I understand are for earlier versions, and with forced updates Im at the newest version which apparently cant be rooted. If someone could explain how to:
1) Downgrade / regrade my kindle
2) Root the kindle
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3) Get the google play store in terms I could understand, it would help alot.
ToastedSyrup said:
I recently got a Kindle HDX and I despise the way the store is laid out.
I want to install Google play but of course amazon took away that freedom so everything is purchased through their market... I've never owned an android before and don't know any technical guides, but all the easier ways/ways I understand are for earlier versions, and with forced updates Im at the newest version which apparently cant be rooted. If someone could explain how to:
1) Downgrade / regrade my kindle
2) Root the kindle
&
3) Get the google play store in terms I could understand, it would help alot.
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You really need some Android experience to pull off the required steps without bricking your device. My recommendation to wait for a solution to come to the level of firmware your device is running. If FireOS (Amazon Store) is too unpalatable suggest returning your device and pick-up a Nexus 7 instead.
I also recommend avoiding 'hacks' that allow installing Google Play/Services on FireOS. Problems abound. You can obtain the current version of many free android applications from other marketplaces such as 1Mobile. It is an imperfect solution but better than the alternatives IMO - especially for inexperienced users.
I'm thinking about getting a HDX 7 with the current firmware. Just wanted to ask whether or not it is currently possibly (or work in progress) to install a custom ROM ? If not, I won't buy it.
OdlG26 said:
I'm thinking about getting a HDX 7 with the current firmware. Just wanted to ask whether or not it is currently possibly (or work in progress) to install a custom ROM ? If not, I won't buy it.
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Yes, but the process is tedious and carries some risk. If successful you have the option of Nexus v4 or cm11. In your shoes I would look at something else.
I want to run a newer firmware on my kids android Irulu X7 tablets with the sole purpose of being able to run the playstation vue app on them. They run kitkat 4.4.4 right now. I have an HTC One M8 that was rooted and running 4.4.2 and then I unrooted and did the RUU update to Marshmallow 6.0 so I am a little familiar with bootloader and rooting, etc., but by no means an expert. I do have some sdk/adb software on my computer that I was using with the HTC. So once again my goal is either get Playstation Vue running as is on their tablets or update firmware to get it running. Playstation says that the Vue app supports 4.4 and up, but tech couldn't solve my problem. I solved it for my phone, but their tablets don't have as much info. The app just says device isn't supported right now. I mention Lollipop because my wife's moto x is running that and the app works on her's.
Let me know any additional info you need and I'll get it.
Robert
PS Big thanks the guys on this forum. Got a lot of info while doing M8 stuff from here.
Hi guys,
So I finally got tired of the amazon appstore and wanted to install the google play store on my hdx. there are a number of tutorials online which show how, the google framworks, accounts manager, play services, play store and gmail apks can be installed but they are outdated and thus the android running on them then, was not the current 4.4 Kitkat the HDX'S (2013) are running now. After downloading and installing numerous versions of the apks listed above I managed to sign in to the play store but I got the RH-01 error. Adding to this google play services can run in the back ground but any attempt to open it results in it not responding. My question is what versions of the above apks correspond with Andriod kitkat as I'm thinking that since I roughly tried to match versions of those apks for sideloading they may neeed to be all within the same version frameowrk to work together, and upon installing them they can update together?
I'm also pretty sure this can still be done and no rooting is required for this method, I just don't know which apks would work together for my HDX. It may be that I am not installing a cpu matching apk (arm, x86) or the dpi or ughhh so many things. You guys are geniuses and this is probably a really small problem compared to all the bug solving on custom roms. But this tablet it still pretty powerful compared to the stuff amazon is pumping out now and can still hold its own, I don't want to give up on it yet. Your help would be really appreciated.
If it helps, my kindle technical stuff:
Kindle fire 8.9 HDX 2013 model
Current os: Fire OS 4.5.5.2 (Fake arse kitkat last official update from amazon was 16th Sep 2016 s should be the last itertion of kitkat I believe)
Timisomorin said:
Hi guys,
So I finally got tired of the amazon appstore and wanted to install the google play store on my hdx. there are a number of tutorials online which show how, the google framworks, accounts manager, play services, play store and gmail apks can be installed but they are outdated and thus the android running on them then, was not the current 4.4 Kitkat the HDX'S (2013) are running now. After downloading and installing numerous versions of the apks listed above I managed to sign in to the play store but I got the RH-01 error. Adding to this google play services can run in the back ground but any attempt to open it results in it not responding. My question is what versions of the above apks correspond with Andriod kitkat as I'm thinking that since I roughly tried to match versions of those apks for sideloading they may neeed to be all within the same version frameowrk to work together, and upon installing them they can update together?
I'm also pretty sure this can still be done and no rooting is required for this method, I just don't know which apks would work together for my HDX. It may be that I am not installing a cpu matching apk (arm, x86) or the dpi or ughhh so many things. You guys are geniuses and this is probably a really small problem compared to all the bug solving on custom roms. But this tablet it still pretty powerful compared to the stuff amazon is pumping out now and can still hold its own, I don't want to give up on it yet. Your help would be really appreciated.
If it helps, my kindle technical stuff:
Kindle fire 8.9 HDX 2013 model
Current os: Fire OS 4.5.5.2 (Fake arse kitkat last official update from amazon was 16th Sep 2016 s should be the last itertion of kitkat I believe)
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Google Play Services/Store does not play nice with FireOS v4. One can get it to work (kinda) with considerable effort but the honeymoon is typically short lived as frequent Google updates wreak havoc. Blocking updates is both difficult and often counterproductive due to app dependencies on the latest framework/services builds.
A better approach is to root the device and install a custom ROM that natively supports Google Play Services/Store/apps. Unlocking the bootloader opens the door to the full suite of ROMs including KitKat, Lollipop (CM 12.1) and Marshmallow (Nexus, CM13, ACIP) based builds.
Rooting/unlocking use to be scary/dangerous task best left to the geek club. While the process is not fully automated risk and effort have both declined. At present FireOS 4.5.5.2 is not directly rootable with Kingroot but it is only a matter of time before that changes. Likely just a few weeks as rival KingOroot (note the 'O') now offers this capability. If you are itching to get going it's relatively easy to roll back to 3.2.8 and root/unlock from there.
]The Nebula Mars, which is made by an offshoot of Anker, comes with a custom OS running on Android 4.4. For the unfamiliar, it offers a decent projector in a small size, combined with a battery for portability.
Since this isn't a phone running a typical phone ROM, I'm hesitant to root it and start tinkering, but the stock OS and software is absolute crap. The system allows updates and installation of APKs, but the company says they have no intention of issuing a firmware/ROM update.
Any advice on where to find others who have this device and are also interested in modifying the OS or updating to a newer version of Android? Any recommendations on approaches to non-destructively modifying the OS? I don't think it has a separate partition for restoring prior ROMs, and I'm just inexperienced enough that I'd end up bricking it.
Same question about the Nebula Mars Lite model
So I webd to Walmart and found that they sell the lite model for $349. The problem is that there is no android at all. I am not sure if the hardware is any different because both models look identical. I wonder if there is a way to either install the original mars OS on it or something better ie costom rom of some kind.
Hey ! I'm also interesting in upgrading the OS of my nebula Mars... Any news for this project? Thanks !
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So I webd to Walmart and found that they sell the lite model for $349. The problem is that there is no android at all. I am not sure if the hardware is any different because both models look identical. I wonder if there is a way to either install the original mars OS on it or something better ie costom rom of some kind.
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just grabbed the Lite version ($180 at my walmart) and it looks like it is running android (lollipop it looks like, PC shows "lollipop" when connected to the wifi settings page) but it's locked away behind it's launcher...
that's all I was able to figure out.
Nebula Mars 2 is on the market with Android 7.1. Anyone trying to port it to Mars 1 please?