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[Q] How do I get a log collector

I don't see what I'm looking for when I search so here goes. I'm helping out with a bible app that you can download off line versions for. Only in certain ROM's like SR it reboots instead. They want me to capture the log for it when I go to try download but don't know what to use so I can have it show on my computer. When the phone reboots everything is log of course. Can anyone suggest a program? Thanks
Vicky

Alogcat
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I have that but once the phone locks up I can't access it then it goes into reboot which wipes the log clean. Then all I get is the boot up sequence. I'm hoping someone knows of one that I can use via my usb cord or wifi to my computer that way I can hopefully capture it on the pc instead.

Can't remember off the top of my head, but look into adb commands.
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I had thought about that but for some reason the adb shell will lock up my computer after a bit. I think it's a Windows Vista problem there.

Now when I first got my Incredible I had something like an SDK viewer? Darn I'm having one of those senior moments.

You're helping beta test too, eh? I'm Justin over there.
I'm not an Android developer, but would the files in /data/tombstone/ help? You can do an adb pull to get the file. With ddms you can browse and download files, but personally I can't get that to work in recovery...

[PORT] Amazon Kindle Fire "Silk" Browser

Update: I know this thread is super old but a Fellow member got us a working link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=846993&d=1325992799 Thanks lifegap .[/I]
After many test I managed to get Silk to work on a different OS. This worked on CM7 for Kindle Fire. If you get any errors please post.
Here is the link to the spreadsheet. Please check to see if your device is supported!
Install Tutorial:
1. Download the pack here.
2. Use Root Explorer to copy the lib files to /system/lib set permissions the same as the others.
3. Install all of the .apks like you would side load.
4. Copy the com.amazon.cloud9-1.apk from /data/app to /system/app
5. Reboot and enjoy
Check out this post from theverge! Here!
Edit (7/8/2012): Removed dead download links. All installer seems to be lost forever. If anyone still has the file please PM me. There is now no more spreedsheet editing. Most devices are listed so check it out.
Edit (1/6/2012): Made and Uploaded Silk Installer. Please read the directions in a later post. This is my last post for this project but I will still support it if people have erorrs.
Edit (1/4/2012): Updated SilkPort with puneet_champ's apk. Also Please stop screwing around with the spreadsheet.
Edit (1/4/2012): Updated Silk Pack/Added new mirror. (Removed Account and Sync) and Cleaned the post.
Edit (1/4/2012) As suggested by Cobracat03 you could try OTARootKeeper to use Amazon Prime Videos. If you can login to your amazon account through the Account and Sync settings post your method here or PM me if you can't post.

this worked for me on cm7 thanks!

This worked on my ATRIX also. Interesting. I used everything but the account and sync aol because it would have replaced one of my files and I didn't want to do that.
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Thanks so much for this! I've been patiently waiting for someone to do this! I tried myself but couldn't get it to work right.
Edit: I followed the instuctions, except I couldn't replace the accounts and sync, I haven't tried to manually do it via root explorer. I didn't think it worked at first, I tried to open the silk browser it FC'd on me. So I reset my kindle and it's working like a charm

It appears that the AccountAndSync.apk may be needed in order to get Prime videos working. Currently it doesn't recognize one as a prime subscriber.
The Silk Browser has the 'Accelerate Browsing' option checked (active) and greyed out (cannot deactivate).
Overall works well... Thanks!
Edit: I renamed the existing AccountAndSync.apk and added the one from the package. Still cannot find a way of adding credentials that are recognized by the VOD app. Currently it says that unit is not configured properly for playing videos when a video purchase is attempted.

Works perfectly! Thank you! Now is there any way you can port the stock rom keyboard? That would be great!

I'll look into allowing Amazon Video. Don't know about the settings in Silk.

Updated the main post with more info.

got the libs moved just fine. couldn't install any of the apk's. got a parsing problem each time. any ideas? i'm using a rooted optimus v with the bumblebee rom.

Try installing the apks in adb.

appreciate the help, but it still failed. i received the following on the terminal when trying to install the apk thru adb:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
any other suggestions?

trying on a galaxy s...

TyHi said:
After many test I managed to get Silk to work on a different OS. This worked on CM7 for Kindle Fire. If you get any errors please post.
Install Tutorial:
1. Download the pack Here
2. Use Root Explorer to copy the lib files to /system/lib set permissions the same as the others.
3. Install all of the .apks like you would side load.
4. Copy the silk apk from /data/app to /system/app
5. Reboot and enjoy
Edit: You might not have to install account and sync settings. You can pick.
Edit2: I don't have cm7 installed so I dont know if it works but replace the following in build.prop
ro.build.fingerprint (Try this one first, if it does not work change the next one also)
Code:
ro.build.fingerprint=generic/blaze/blaze:2.3.4/GINGERBREAD/6.2_user_3003020:user/release-keys
o.build.description
Code:
ro.build.description=blaze-user 2.3.4 GINGERBREAD 6.2_user_3003020 release-keys
If this doesn't work then you will have to sit tight because I am going to install cm7 on the first to fine tune this port.
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Awesome.. thanks!
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works well on my droid x, and didn't need to install account/sync settings. great job!

This is awesome thank you, is there a way to port over the Kindle Reader? The one in the Android market doesn't have the option for bigger letters like on the Fire, thanks for your time
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irajames1176 said:
This is awesome thank you, is there a way to port over the Kindle Reader? The one in the Android market doesn't have the option for bigger letters like on the Fire, thanks for your time
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Yes it does. Tap the screen then hit the menu button. Mine has font size, face, and line spacing controls. At least on this Fire running cm7.
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DeerSteak said:
Yes it does. Tap the screen then hit the menu button. Mine has font size, face, and line spacing controls. At least on this Fire running cm7.
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I did notice however, that the KF version of the Kindle app renders books differently from the stock app. Also some books will not load at all on the Kindle App from the google market on the KF. I ported the KF Kindle app onto cm7 but I'm stuck because I cannot login into my Amazon account from cm7 (cannot register device)
For one, I could not install Accounts and Sync (anyone know how to get this installed?). Another reason I was thinking this might be failing is because Amazon expects to get a 16 digit serial number from the device during registration. My guess is the cm7 build prop does not provide this and so the registration fails. Thoughts?

I found it.

"Copy the silk apk from /data/app to /system/app",, where do I get this apk, its not in the silkport..

Houndog101 said:
"Copy the silk apk from /data/app to /system/app",, where do I get this apk, its not in the silkport..
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it's not actually called silk.apk, it's called com.amazon.cloud9-1.apk. move that one and you should be good to go.

[Q] Logcat any way preferred over another?

Well I have a question to our devs. Is there any one way to logcat that is preferred over another? I never have done logcat to determine issues for our device and I would like to start. I know there are a couple apps on the play store that are useful like aLogcat or Catlog. I know its best to use adb and even run the command in terminal emulator.
There is a great guide here that I've been referring to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
And DONT forget to thank paxChristos for the guide.
In short I want to logcat to help out our devs as much as possible so is there any requirements that you like to see for a logcat? Should I/we try and duplicate the issue a certain amount of times while doing the logcat? Any feedback would be useful.
Thanks to everyone who makes these devices we have just that much better. And keep up the great work.:thumbup::thumbup:

Adb is always the best and easiest way. Always be sure to use -v long when logcatting as it's makes our lives 10 times more easier. Personal favorite log cat guide is this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378491
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sinfulgray said:
Well I have a question to our devs. Is there any one way to logcat that is preferred over another? I never have done logcat to determine issues for our device and I would like to start. I know there are a couple apps on the play store that are useful like aLogcat or Catlog. I know its best to use adb and even run the command in terminal emulator.
There is a great guide here that I've been referring to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
And DONT forget to thank paxChristos for the guide.
In short I want to logcat to help out our devs as much as possible so is there any requirements that you like to see for a logcat? Should I/we try and duplicate the issue a certain amount of times while doing the logcat? Any feedback would be useful.
Thanks to everyone who makes these devices we have just that much better. And keep up the great work.:thumbup::thumbup:
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I think this will work for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37825398
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ADB is a great way to do it. The two guides stated above should help teach you how to logat.
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For some reason i can not get my device to connect to adb, Ive never had this problem before and my my old G2x connects just fine. Ive uninstalled the drivers and reinstalled with no luck. Also went as far back as uninstalling the drivers and odin back to stock to try and have them reinstalledwith no luck. Any ideas?

sinfulgray said:
For some reason i can not get my device to connect to adb, Ive never had this problem before and my my old G2x connects just fine. Ive uninstalled the drivers and reinstalled with no luck. Also went as far back as uninstalling the drivers and odin back to stock to try and have them reinstalledwith no luck. Any ideas?
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Try installing the regular ADB drivers then. I linked a Google search for "Samsung adb drivers".

Damn still can not connect, I've tried to uninstall Google USB driver and Samsung USB drivers and they uninstall and install just fine witj a reboot in between of course but phone is still not connected. I'm my device manager on the PC under other devices it shows 4 android devices all with yellow caution signs.
Now my G2x won't show either lol Going to try and completely remove ADB and reinstall and see what happens.
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sinfulgray said:
Damn still can not connect, I've tried to uninstall Google USB driver and Samsung USB drivers and they uninstall and install just fine witj a reboot in between of course but phone is still not connected. I'm my device manager on the PC under other devices it shows 4 android devices all with yellow caution signs.
Now my G2x won't show either lol Going to try and completely remove ADB and reinstall and see what happens.
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If using Windows you must run the command prompt [cmd] as an admin be sure to do the following in Win 7:
click start type cmd in the white box and wait as it searches. When it lists cmd in that list now right click and choose run as admin.
Also you need to enable developer options [go to settings about device and tap the build ID like 7 times [as you tap it, it should count down after the first couple taps once you hit it enough it will say you have enabled developer options if you don't see them in settings already]
Be sure to hit the on off switch in upper right of window when you first tap developer options if the options are greyed out and don't let you change anything
Now in developer options be sure to go to the option where it says enable root access and be sure it says apps AND ADB if it says apps only tap that and change it to Apps and ADB.
Now try again
BTW I love CatLog it has a home screen widget that can start / stop recording for you] so if you know how to produce the problem go to home screen tap the widget go through the steps until the error occurs go back to home screen tap widget again and it stops then look in /sdcard/catlog/ and it will have text files named with the date and time and that will be the entire log cat that happened between the time you started and stopped the recording of your actions.

Missing Serial Number in CM10.1 - SG7

Hi all,
I've loaded this ROM successfully and am enjoying it quite a bit - I have two "test" KFs and I've noticed that in the "Settings" area, the serial number is missing in each device (without this, Google Play store seems only to see the last KF logged in). Is there any way to locate the serial number or if that is not possible to regenerate one?
Thanks in advance.

texnnyc said:
Hi all,
I've loaded this ROM successfully and am enjoying it quite a bit - I have two "test" KFs and I've noticed that in the "Settings" area, the serial number is missing in each device (without this, Google Play store seems only to see the last KF logged in). Is there any way to locate the serial number or if that is not possible to regenerate one?
Thanks in advance.
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On the back of your device look there?

tobiascuypers said:
On the back of your device look there?
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Nothing there - it was originally in the stock software.

texnnyc said:
Nothing there - it was originally in the stock software.
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Make a backup, then flash a stock ROM. Find serial and then restore back up
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tobiascuypers said:
Make a backup, then flash a stock ROM. Find serial and then restore back up
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I *thought* that would work, but I'm more interested in getting the serial # to show up in CM10 so multiple KF1's will show up in google play. If I need to do something either on the KF1 or in the play store to get this to work, please let me know.

Any ideas for getting to KF1s running CM10/SG7 to both be recognized by Google Play at the same time?

Go to terminal emulator and run:
su
idme ?
Serial # and MAC Should appear.
Google Play will never recognize a Kindle Fire since it wasn't Google Play Ready or Google Certified.
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404-Not Found said:
Go to terminal emulator and run:
su
idme ?
Serial # and MAC Should appear.
Google Play will never recognize a Kindle Fire since it wasn't Google Play Ready or Google Certified.
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It *does* recognize the device in its device list. The problem I'm having is that it cannot distinguish between two converted KF1s ...

[Q] Kindle Fire 2 Default Launcher Problem

Hello,
This is my 1st post, although I have been a follower of the great work many put into responding to requests to Rooting and problem resolution to "normal" users.
In December 2012 I successfully Rooted my Fire 2 and have used it for over a year without issue - recently I chose to change device and donate the unit to a relative. In doing so I decided to revert to stock. Thinking I could uninstall all my apps and reset to Factory Settings, I proceeded. What I found was that I had lost Root access and still had GoLauncher. I wanted to revert to the original Kindle Lanucher but struggled to remove GoLauncher - ultimately I mistakenly set the original Launcher as Default but this not does not function properly for some reason (I get a black screen and can only access the drop down menu functions)
The unit appears to start up correctly with the Kindle Fire logo but I`m now stuck.
I`m looking for help how to resolve this problem.
Many thanks to anyone who offers the benefit of their knowledge

If you can vet past the lock screen and then to a blank screen with a status bar then you can go into the settings> applications look for the kindle launcher and tell it to clear the defaults. If worst comes to worst you could try something more drastic assuming you left USB debugging on you could try renaming the original launcher but you would have to reroot, or you could reboot it I to fastboot and restore with stick images in kffa.
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Hi, thanks. Unfortunately when I select Applications I get a black screen - i.e. I cannot access this function with the GoLauncher app remnants still present somewhere on the device.
I`m interested to understand more how to do the Fastboot and restore - can you talk me through the process please ?

More less if you left USB debugging on then just grab a copy of kindle fire first aid and when you run it it usually asks something like "put it in fastboot?" Or something along those lines when you choose restore, just tell it to and your device should boot into fastboot and restore, however if something goes wrong in the reflash it will need a fastboot cable to get it back I to fastboot mode.
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Fantastic - all sorted. Many thanks