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This is the second Fire I've had where the contacts went bad. Now I have a rooted modded fire and can't send it back. What gives with the way it went bad again? Design flaw? Bad luck? Misuse (I often use it while its plugged in and its hard to not apply pressure to the cord.
Anybody w/ experience messing with the case/contacts/etc. Want to give me some advice or how to fix this?
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Any time a structure is mounted to the board, this problem can occur. The way to avoid it is to mount the port on the case or some other way and use connectors to the board. This requires more space and increased production costs. So, it is simply a design flaw, but not a design intent. The fix is actually a solder on the board, a skill I certainly do not have!
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Josepho1997 said:
What are the contacts? And you can always flash the 6.3.1.zip file from amazon, and then do a factory reset. That will unroot you and delete TWRP and FFF.
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I mean the contacts where the charger plugs in. I may do the flash/return bit but what a pain lol! I was hoping someone had this problem and fixed it themselves - you know just straightening a contact or something. I'm grasping at straws here. SORRY!
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Ixthusdan said:
Any time a structure is mounted to the board, this problem can occur. The way to avoid it is to mount the port on the case or some other way and use connectors to the board. This requires more space and increased production costs. So, it is simply a design flaw, but not a design intent. The fix is actually a solder on the board, a skill I certainly do not have!
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Thanks. Makes perfect sense. Sounds like I'll need to return to stock and try to get Amazon to fix/replace it. Yuck.
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Yeah be very careful on your return to stock do that order specific wipe before flashing update.zip its not a bad idea to flash Modaco first then wipe all to flash update.zip it could make the transition smoother here is Modaco http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the altrom sharonbw that is for dual booting.
Thepooch said:
Yeah be very careful on your return to stock do that order specific wipe before flashing update.zip its not a bad idea to flash Modaco first then wipe all to flash update.zip it could make the transition smoother here is Modaco http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the altrom sharonbw that is for dual booting.
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Thank you very much! I discovered I have exactly one month left on my warranty so back it goes!
This is actually the 2nd time I've had to send it back for the same reason. I thought it was a fluke the first time. Now that I understand the problem I'm surprised it doesn't happen to everybody!
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I've had my Kindle Fire replaced and want to stick with stock ROM so I can use Kindle Launcher/Reader (it's rooted with googleapps installed). However I find that a lot of my apps from Google Play claim to be incompatible with my device. I previously changed its "appearance" to galaxy nexus on my JB ROM but I can't get it to work on this ROM. Am I really forced to choose between Google and Amazon? D*MN THEM!
EDIT: I realized I had MoDaCo before. I flashed it on this device and Googleplay "sees" me now. I think as a galaxy tab. Nice.
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sharonbw said:
I've had my Kindle Fire replaced and want to stick with stock ROM so I can use Kindle Launcher/Reader (it's rooted with googleapps installed). However I find that a lot of my apps from Google Play claim to be incompatible with my device. I previously changed its "appearance" to galaxy nexus on my JB ROM but I can't get it to work on this ROM. Am I really forced to choose between Google and Amazon? D*MN THEM!
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For curiosity's sake, what software version is your new Kindle Fire running?
soupmagnet said:
For curiosity's sake, what software version is your new Kindle Fire running?
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6.3.1 (MoDaCo Gr9)
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sharonbw said:
6.3.1 (MoDaCo Gr9)
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Okay, so they are still replacing 1st gen. with 1st gen. Good to know.
So, my wife and I were thinking about getting our daughter a Leap Frog Explorer 2 Tablet.
Upon reading the reviews, and specs, a lot of the recommendations were to just buy her a real tablet with a good case.
I own a Nexus 7. We don't let her play with it on account of it not having a case. She loves my wife's iPhone and my Android. We have lots of kid friendly apps on both.
We don't want to spend a ton on the tablet. I see Amazon has the Kindle Fire for $159. That's pretty reasonable, and I can get an otter box for it.
However, before I buy, I want to read into other options. Do any of you know any other viable options out there? I really prefer Android OS and I hear that I can root and ROM a Kindle Fire. A case is also a must. I looked on Newegg and saw a lot of cheap (never heard of the brand name before) Android tablets for $70-$150, but I'm skeptical on quality, and I have to have a durable case for it.
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
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Another nice addition would be an HDMI out. My Nexus 7 does not have one but it isn't a deal breaker. Still don't want to spend more than $160ish.
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Are the ones Amazon currently selling the second generation? They are rootable/ROMable right?
Whatever you do..... Do not buy a no name android tablet. They are garbage in every aspect. Lots of them don't even give you access to the playstore or even have multi-touch. I personally don't know about the kindle fire but I got my son a 7" p1000 galaxy tab ( a little outdated but cheap) and he plays that thing.to death. Personally I definitely think you're better off getting a name brand tablet. The kid will never touch your phone again LOL.
Just my 2c
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kibosh1981 said:
Whatever you do..... Do not buy a no name android tablet. They are garbage in every aspect. Lots of them don't even give you access to the playstore or even have multi-touch. I personally don't know about the kindle fire but I got my son a 7" p1000 galaxy tab ( a little outdated but cheap) and he plays that thing.to death. Personally I definitely think you're better off getting a name brand tablet. The kid will never touch your phone again LOL.
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Thank you for the fast reply! Thats why we're thinking about the tablet. We would LOVE to have our phones back.
I figured a no name would be an awful idea. I have played with one before a friend got, and I was beyond unimpressed.
I really wish I could afford another Nexus 7 and just put a really nice case on it. I love the N7.
My 3 year old niece loves the Kindle Fire and she can navigate around it pretty well. They have the parental controls set up so she can't mess it up. They got her an Innotab 2 to be given to her as a gift but I don't think she'll like it as she is accustomed to the Kindle.
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No, don't let your kids play with fire. They will burn down the house.
Yes, do let them use the Kindle Fire however.
Sweet, thanks guys for all the input!
I found one locally for $125 (Non HD, 2nd Gen). Is it pretty easy to root/rom?
I must have Play Store.
S2005x said:
Sweet, thanks guys for all the input!
I found one locally for $125 (Non HD, 2nd Gen). Is it pretty easy to root/rom?
I must have Play Store.
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Yeah, there's guides here that you can follow.
Make sure it's a first generation kindle. I believe the other versions have locked boot loaders so you won't be able to modify it.
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Try the old nook touch/tablet. They are supposed to be super easy to root and install a ROM, plus they have expandable memory.
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Cool. Thanks everyone for the input!
I already bought one, but I'm not sure which generation it is.
System Version: 6.3.1_user_4107920
I'd really love to run a custom ROM on here. I don't like the Kindle version of AndroidOS.
I've got a Nexus 7 too, and I love it to run similarly to that.
Ok good, you have the 1st gen. I recommend rooting it with KFU (search is your friend)
If you want it to be like your nexus 7, with android 4.1, I recommend flashing Alien Droid. Runs great.
If you don't mind it being an older version of android, I HIGHLY recommend flashing a CM7 Rom. They are stable and have great battery life
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notdeadyet01 said:
Ok good, you have the 1st gen. I recommend rooting it with KFU (search is your friend)
If you want it to be like your nexus 7, with android 4.1, I recommend flashing Alien Droid. Runs great.
If you don't mind it being an older version of android, I HIGHLY recommend flashing a CM7 Rom. They are stable and have great battery life
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Well, that is awesome news
My N7 has 4.2 on it now... did the update a while back.
Alien Droid and CM7 are two different roms yes? Would you recommend CM7 over Alien Droid?
I have a custom rom on my phone (Atrix2 running Swifty Trix 4.2).
My N7 is stock 4.2 rooted.
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I notice there are CM10 ROMs for the KF now, thats the new version of CM7 yes?
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I'm pretty sure the Kindle does not have a removable SD card right?
Went with this one for now [ROM] CM10/SGT7 for the Kindle Fire [20121211] [Linaro]
Gonna play around with it and see if I like it. If not, i'll try a CM7, or that Alien one you mentioned.
You can have both Roms if you wish...dual boot your kindle is the way to go..I use Madco rom and jb or which ever Rom I wanna play with but Madco Rom has super long batt life.look in th dev thread for dual boot its awesome.
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S2005x said:
Went with this one for now [ROM] CM10/SGT7 for the Kindle Fire [20121211] [Linaro]
Gonna play around with it and see if I like it. If not, i'll try a CM7, or that Alien one you mentioned.
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Alien is definitely a good choice to go with. Very smooth and stable.
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hutson23 said:
You can have both Roms if you wish...dual boot your kindle is the way to go..I use Madco rom and jb or which ever Rom I wanna play with but Madco Rom has super long batt life.look in th dev thread for dual boot its awesome.
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First off, War Eagle. Dual Boot could be cool. Especially because this tablet will have 2-3 users. We bought it for our daughter to play with, and I'd like to set it up with parental controls etc. My wife steals my Nexus7 all the time, so she may play with this as well. I'm liking CM10 right now, but i'd like to find a stable 4.2 release, that's what my N7 runs.
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Alien is definitely a good choice to go with. Very smooth and stable.
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That's what I've heard. There aren't a lot of pics/screenshots of it on their development page though
CM7 ROMs are very good for battery, they can sleep for days with minimal drain. I too have a dual booted Kindle with CM7 and CM10. I hardly ever use CM10 because of battery drain but it supports OTG so I stick with it.
If I had to choose what to recommend to you I would say CM7 because not only great battery but it has had much more time to be fine tuned and tweaked by developers. A young child would be just fine with CM7 (that's only my opinion) because it's simplistic in nature.
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War Eagle back even tho it was a horrible year for us
I still love my tigers!!!
CM10 is great I love it I just wish battery life was better...
That's why I love my dualboot...
CM7 is also great like he said it does have great battery life too.
Just not quite as good as Modaco (in my opinion)
So many great devs here and just keeps getting better..
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War Eagle back even tho it was a horrible year for us
I still love my tigers!!!
CM10 is great I love it I just wish battery life was better...
That's why I love my dualboot...
CM7 is also great like he said it does have great battery life too.
Just not quite as good as Modaco (in my opinion)
So many great devs here and just keeps getting better..
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Indeed, not the best year. Especially 2 years after a national championship.
Wen't with CM10, gonna play with it for a while. I don't think battery life will be a big issue as my daughter will plug it in each night. If it turns out to be, we will put CM7 on there instead
Now I gotta go find a good parental control app.
Sure sounds like a first gen device to me I think you got rather lucky but I`m a little confused at how.
I know this sounds a little strange, I've just been curious the last few days to try out the kindle fire hd launcher on my nexus 7. Was curious if anyone has ever gotten this working before, and if so, if they would be willing to share the apk.
Nazox9 said:
I know this sounds a little strange, I've just been curious the last few days to try out the kindle fire hd launcher on my nexus 7. Was curious if anyone has ever gotten this working before, and if so, if they would be willing to share the apk.
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I think that launcher is integrated with system, like sense rosie launcher, so it can't stand alone without the rest of the system parts...would work with a full rom port...
I'm not sure about this! I may be wrong
throcker said:
I think that launcher is integrated with system, like sense rosie launcher, so it can't stand alone without the rest of the system parts...would work with a full rom port...
I'm not sure about this! I may be wrong
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Makes sense. I'll have to see what I can find.
Been looking
Iv'e been looking for a Kindle fire Rom but haven't had any luck so far.
Just thought I'd post here I would definitely download a Kindle Fire Rom if it ever came out.
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Iv'e been looking for a Kindle fire Rom but haven't had any luck so far.
Just thought I'd post here I would definitely download a Kindle Fire Rom if it ever came out.
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Me too. I've just been curious lately since my nexus 7 doesn't get much use anymore. Wanted to see if it would still work with my prime account even though it's not a true kindle.
I know I'll be kicking myself for jumping in here but curiosity got the best of me... What exactly are you trying to accomplish by running a Kindle launcher/rom on your N7...?
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dimebagdan65 said:
I know I'll be kicking myself for jumping in here but curiosity got the best of me... What exactly are you trying to accomplish by running a Kindle launcher/rom on your N7...?
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I've wondered about this launcher as well... for me it would be for the sake of trying something different.
the fire HD launcher looks to be a little more "kid friendly" than the stock nexus launcher, and the scrolling apps and media are kinda neat.
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I've wondered about this launcher as well... for me it would be for the sake of trying something different.
the fire HD launcher looks to be a little more "kid friendly" than the stock nexus launcher, and the scrolling apps and media are kinda neat.
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I can dig that was just thinking there might be an easier path to what you're trying to accomplish but it would probably take a good deal of theming to achieve what you're after
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Posting in here rather than start a new thread - if the system was ported could the Kindle app access the Amazon prime library? It's currently limited to Kindle devices only.
The Kindle Fire HD Launcher does look nice.
A friend of mine has a kindle fire hd 8.9 which he wants me to root and put a custom rom on. The problem is he doesn't have the fastboot cable anymore. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't screw up his device but I just want to be extra cautious since it's not a device I own. Now my wife has a 1st generation kindle fire with the original plug/charger so I was wondering if that fastboot cable would work just as well. Sorry about the dumb question I just want to make sure I have everything covered before I work on my friends kindle.
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A friend of mine has a kindle fire hd 8.9 which he wants me to root and put a custom rom on. The problem is he doesn't have the fastboot cable anymore. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't screw up his device but I just want to be extra cautious since it's not a device I own. Now my wife has a 1st generation kindle fire with the original plug/charger so I was wondering if that fastboot cable would work just as well. Sorry about the dumb question I just want to make sure I have everything covered before I work on my friends kindle.
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No fastboot cord for 8.9 KFHD. Just use standard USB cord. If it fits it will work.
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Fastboot cables don't work on the 8.9” models anyway so I wouldn't worry about that.
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Thanks for the help guys
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I know I need to install a bootloader as well. Mainly just trying to get an understanding of where I stand in the late life of this tablet. Mainly wanting to get an aosp ROM on my girlfriend's old fire, for science (I'm snowed in and bored). Any help or direction wild be nice. I'm not new to rooting or ROM's, but I am new to the Kindle fire gen 1.
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