[Q] Windows XP on Kindle Fire - Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I recently installed windows XP on my Kindle Fire. When I run bochs it will boot up, but i can't figure out how to click anything. I know that you click the bottom left-hand corner for keyboard what other controls are there. Please help!

Are you sure you installed windows xp. I've never heard of anyone doing this.
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This is the craziest thing I have ever heard if this is real I would love to see somephotos or a link to where you learned to do this........
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Do you have drivers installed for the touch controller?
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Yes this has been possible for a while now... I don't know the controls lol... I made a topic about it as well.

Cobohobo said:
I recently installed windows XP on my Kindle Fire. When I run bochs it will boot up, but i can't figure out how to click anything. I know that you click the bottom left-hand corner for keyboard what other controls are there. Please help!
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I have heard of BOCHS before but I never knew that it could run on Kindle, let alone Android...
I have seen it on a Sony PSP and iPad but never a android tablet
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maybe Windows8 is better!

Cobohobo said:
I recently installed windows XP on my Kindle Fire. When I run bochs it will boot up, but i can't figure out how to click anything. I know that you click the bottom left-hand corner for keyboard what other controls are there. Please help!
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I've been looking for a way to get windows up and running on my kindle fire. I have the non-HD version but it comes w/ the new 10.2.4 OS. I have it rooted but that's pretty much it.
Would you be so kind as to point me in the right direction on how to set up Windows XP on the Kindle Fire? Did you follow a step-by-step guide? I'm not a dev in any sense but I can follow instructions fairly well
Also, did you manage to solve your touchscreen issue? Is the windows XP you have running usable as a daily driver? I would love to use this thing for work.
I PMed you as well.
Thanks!

It should just be tap to click. I have windows 95 on my fire and it works great.
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jji7skyline said:
It should just be tap to click. I have windows 95 on my fire and it works great.
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Is that the version where you pretty much can't do anything with it other than simple applications? If it is fully functional can you please direct me to a link for further information?
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guitarman2010 said:
Is that the version where you pretty much can't do anything with it other than simple applications? If it is fully functional can you please direct me to a link for further information?
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I haven't had time to actually install anything on it, but as far as I know, everything works fine (no bugginess), except for network, which means you'll have to download any files using android and move them over to the virtual machine.

I would be interested in a guide on how to put windows on the fire as well. Seems like a crime but would be a cheap way to connect back with my win environment.
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jpage101 said:
I would be interested in a guide on how to put windows on the fire as well. Seems like a crime but would be a cheap way to connect back with my win environment.
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I can make a simple guide on how to get Windows 95 running via the qemu process but the functionality is extremely limited
Edit: actually someone has one out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459153
And here's another for Windows 95 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1960870
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Does it run smooth or too laggy ?

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Thinking of porting Defualt Kindle Fire Launcher

Would anyone want this.? Seeing I could just have to figure out which .so files it uses and installing all other amazon apks
I think it would be worth a shot just to have it out there for an option to use .
The Kindle launcher is part of why I went with CM7. I just couldn't stand the "book shelf" interface. If you like it, awesome. I know lots of folks love the KF interface. I just am not one of them.
Do it! This is one of the reason's I only experiment with the kernel and not install CM on my Fire! Unlike the previous poster, I am comfortable with having a different interface from what I usually see on my phone and other tablet.
DeerSteak said:
The Kindle launcher is part of why I went with CM7. I just couldn't stand the "book shelf" interface. If you like it, awesome. I know lots of folks love the KF interface. I just am not one of them.
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I just want to be able to use the lending library on other devices and roms such as CM7 and ICS.
Please do!
I really don't like the launcher but would love to use the prime lending library as well.
ragul40 said:
Would anyone want this.? Seeing I could just have to figure out which .so files it uses and installing all other amazon apks
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Any progress on this?
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How would one go about porting this to CM7?
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Any progress on this?
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I have gotten this to work on CM7. It is buggy. Will be done with this within a week. I hope anyway
Heres my nonvote. I do not want the kindle launcher and i will not install or even go near a download link.
Id rather try to steal a front grill off the 1957 chevy down the road and then superglue it onto the front of ny kindle than get a launcher that lets me display my library like some bookworm addict.
Have fun dont bruise your page turning thumb.
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That would be great. Does the kindle app work with it?
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androidcues said:
Heres my nonvote. I do not want the kindle launcher and i will not install or even go near a download link.
Id rather try to steal a front grill off the 1957 chevy down the road and then superglue it onto the front of ny kindle than get a launcher that lets me display my library like some bookworm addict.
Have fun dont bruise your page turning thumb.
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I don't think anyone is saying they really like it. It's just a lot of the services depend on it. I really want all the prime services in a different ROM.
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I'm interested in this. Keep up the great work and don't let the negativity bring you down!
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androidcues said:
Heres my nonvote. I do not want the kindle launcher and i will not install or even go near a download link.
Id rather try to steal a front grill off the 1957 chevy down the road and then superglue it onto the front of ny kindle than get a launcher that lets me display my library like some bookworm addict.
Have fun dont bruise your page turning thumb.
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I don't know if its just me, but I actually kinda like the stock launcher. Its not BAD, its just different. Are there some things I wish I could change? Sure. But there are things I wish I could change with my Sense UI also. I like the idea of being able to install the stock launcher on different ROM's.
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for what I use it for, I am actually a fan of the stock UI. I think there are a lot I would change as well, but for now, if you get it ported over, things can be added ad removed to the interface as we see fit.
I reallllllly like the stock keyboard. that is the **** I have been looking for. I guess I found out when I flashed Biffys Blaze ROM
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im interested
northmendo said:
I don't think anyone is saying they really like it. It's just a lot of the services depend on it. I really want all the prime services in a different ROM.
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I agree, just do it and you'll see how many hits it gets.. I'll bet even the chevy grill guy will secretly try it ..

[Q] Windows 8 users and drivers

Just wondering about Windows 8 and drivers. Have been thinking about putting win8 on this laptop. But this is only puter I use with my phone and my kindle fire. Does anyone have Win8 and still flash and all that good stuff? Any problems? Thanks in advance!!!!
Yes I have Windows 8 Release preview and all drivers will be downloaded just like in Windows 7.
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fadimo305 said:
Yes I have Windows 8 Release preview and all drivers will be downloaded just like in Windows 7.
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Thank you. I was beginning to wonder if anyone would answer...lol!! Thanks again!!
I had windows 7 installed with all my drivers and everything set up and then "upgraded" to windows 8. All my drivers stayed and they worked perfectly. I didnt have to do anything at all. Infact I just used the drivers yesterday withouth a problem.
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[Q] Amazon Instant Video App

I have a first gen Kindle Fire. Definitely would love to be running a custom rom (running AOKP 4.2.2 on my phone and love it). But the one and only thing keeping me from experimenting is the lack of Amazon Instant Video app. I know this has been discussed at length, but wanted to know if any progress has been made. I am aware I can view videos from the browser, but I prefer the options run videos from the app and download them for it for viewing later if I'm not on wifi. It's one of my favorite features of the Kindle and if I run a custom rom then that is gone. Hopefully some progress has been made, but from a quick search I can't find anything.
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Jersey846 said:
I have a first gen Kindle Fire. Definitely would love to be running a custom rom (running AOKP 4.2.2 on my phone and love it). But the one and only thing keeping me from experimenting is the lack of Amazon Instant Video app. I know this has been discussed at length, but wanted to know if any progress has been made. I am aware I can view videos from the browser, but I prefer the options run videos from the app and download them for it for viewing later if I'm not on wifi. It's one of my favorite features of the Kindle and if I run a custom rom then that is gone. Hopefully some progress has been made, but from a quick search I can't find anything.
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The best thing you can do is dual-boot.
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The best thing you can do is dual-boot.
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I find is crazy that a workaround hasn't been figured out, but dual booting isn't something I had thought about so that might work thanks!
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Jersey846 said:
I find is crazy that a workaround hasn't been figured out, but dual booting isn't something I had thought about so that might work thanks!
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Well many people have tried all sorts of workarounds, but Its something in the actual Amazon Videos app that keeps it from working,
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Well many people have tried all sorts of workarounds, but Its something in the actual Amazon Videos app that keeps it from working,
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Could a separate app be developed that does that? Of course that's coming from me. I can barely install an app much less develop one. But I'd buy more movies and shows if I was able to use it on more devices I own other than just my Kindle.
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Jersey846 said:
Could a separate app be developed that does that? Of course that's coming from me. I can barely install an app much less develop one. But I'd buy more movies and shows if I was able to use it on more devices I own other than just my Kindle.
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Well im sure it would be possible to, but im just going to sit and wait until the Kindle line fails, and then amazon releases the app on android.
Can somebody point me in the direction of a thorough how-to for dual booting? Im definitely over this stock launcher.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25213324
[Edit:] You might want this as well...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037560
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25213324
[Edit:] You might want this as well...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037560
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Awesome, thank you!
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Can the Game Controller be used on a PC

I figured that since I am getting the controller for the Fire TV it would be pretty cool if I could play some emulators on my PC. Has anyone tried it?
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I figured that since I am getting the controller for the Fire TV it would be pretty cool if I could play some emulators on my PC. Has anyone tried it?
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I just tried on my Mac running mavericks. (2012mbp) It synced great, but my mouse ran to the bottom left corner perpetually, it was difficult to stop until I remembered the controller's got batteries. Syncs with windows 8 and works great on "The wonderful end of the world", no obvious problems.
Tried a second time on the mac, and same result. You can fight the cursor's down/left drag with the left stick, but it's terribly unusable.
So I went ahead and bought it anyway. Works great in PCSX2. Windows 7.
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Extracting Playstation Vue app

I'm 90% sure the answer will be along the lines of either it's impossible, or you would have to edit the app to make it work on android.
But is there a way to extract the Playstation Vue app from the fire tv and run it on your phone?
Is it at least feasible?
TIA
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MarkP80nj said:
I'm 90% sure the answer will be along the lines of either it's impossible, or you would have to edit the app to make it work on android.
But is there a way to extract the Playstation Vue app from the fire tv and run it on your phone?
Is it at least feasible?
TIA
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Pretty easy. Back it up with es file explorer and send it to your device. It'll probably install but most likely you'll need amazon app store for it to work. From there I'm not sure. Give it a try
KLit75 said:
Pretty easy. Back it up with es file explorer and send it to your device. It'll probably install but most likely you'll need amazon app store for it to work. From there I'm not sure. Give it a try
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Thanks. I'll try that tomorrow and report the results!
EDIT:
Well, I downloaded it using apps2fire.
It installed on my phone, but when I open the app, it says it's not authorized on this device.
I figured as much.
Guess there's not really much one can do, is there?
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MarkP80nj said:
Thanks. I'll try that tomorrow and report the results!
EDIT:
Well, I downloaded it using apps2fire.
It installed on my phone, but when I open the app, it says it's not authorized on this device.
I figured as much.
Guess there's not really much one can do, is there?
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That was expected. That's all I know. The app is made to work for fire devices so unless you can trick it into thinking it's running on those...and I don't know that there is. I remember awhile back trying to get a game that was free for fire tv (paid for android) to work and had no luck.
There is a post on xda somewhere which tells you how to put the app on a non Sony device, I done this before on my Motorola xoom & my Samsung S5, after you put the app on you have to change the data & obb files for the app in Android/ to make it work, do a Google search or a xda search & I'm sure your find it.
(Sorry I thought you ment the older the one with the games not the newer app which streams tv)
But maybe this is possible soon? But it looks like if your in the right part of the world at the moment you can get it & even download it from the amazon store
Hope this helps If so press that thanks button
Thanks guys.
It's not really a necessity, more of a curiosity.
Also, deanr1997, I don't think there's an app for Sony devices either.
Far as I know it's iOS and fire tv only, besides ps3 and ps4, of course.
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MarkP80nj said:
Thanks guys.
It's not really a necessity, more of a curiosity.
Also, deanr1997, I don't think there's an app for Sony devices either.
Far as I know it's iOS and fire tv only, besides ps3 and ps4, of course.
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I know I just edited my post not sure if you saw that I did
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I know I just edited my post not sure if you saw that I did
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Ah ok, gotcha.
Yeah, it's a real great service. I'm streaming ps4, ps3 and fire tv simultaneously with great picture quality.
I get better channels then I had with dish, and for $55 instead of the $150 I used to pay.
But dish did have a mobile app that I could watch TV on the go.
Not so with psvue.
In any case, it's well worth it.
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Just too add a little info about how this limitation might be working. I have 3 firetv devices and one of them is a rooted Fire TV v1. The prerooted stock 5.05 image is not yet available for this device so it is my only device that isn't on the latest firmware. It appears that the VUE app is checking if you are on the correct version of the Fire OS as VUE does not work on my V1 box but works fine on the other two.
I would like to try this but not sure it's available in the UK yet?
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Just too add a little info about how this limitation might be working. I have 3 firetv devices and one of them is a rooted Fire TV v1. The prerooted stock 5.05 image is not yet available for this device so it is my only device that isn't on the latest firmware. It appears that the VUE app is checking if you are on the correct version of the Fire OS as VUE does not work on my V1 box but works fine on the other two.
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can you see what your build.prop looks like on the FireTV? you may be able to just manually edit it to trick the app into thinking it is a different device. What this might do to the rest of the apps however, I am not sure.
Anyone have any luck on this? I was able to install the android tv app on my S5 but it wont find a network for some reason. Would be great to have the fire tv version on a mobile device.
can you help me download kodinolimits i cleared all data from my box when I try to download it it says error check log
I read through the thread, and maybe missed it somewhere, but what exactly are you trying to do with the PSVue app after you extract? Or I guess more iportantly, what is the intent of your post? Outside of the obvious as you stated initially. This thing was a pain in the ass to get going on my rooted firetvs and sticks.

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