Hello all,
I was thinking of putting Kindle Fire HD's in my store for people to use. I already use iPads and have them Jailbroken to lock anyone down from changing/installing/deleting anything.
I use these enclosures, for the iPads, on the tables. And they make an enclosure for the original Kindle Fire, but I would be using the Kindle Fire HD. The iPad's are too expensive.
Now what can I do to keep users from accessing the settings and installing/deleting anything? Also no in-app purchases. Are there any mods or apps that can do this? I know the iOS can.
You can add a user and limit what they can get to.
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You could use this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kytephone.guest&hl=en
Not sure of it works on the stock os or not since I'm running a standard kf2 on CyanogenMod.
Honestly not even sure of this is exactly what you are looking for.
Also- you can turn off in app purchases on cyanogenmod (aosp).. Again, not sure if it works on stock.
Not sure how savvy you are w android devices so unable to tell you if YOU can do it.
Edit: in a business environment you MIGHT be better off w the nexus 7
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Ok. Just followed your link for the cases. I think the app you would want is this:
http://m.techrepublic.com/blog/tablets/lock-down-your-tablet-with-surelock-kiosk-lockdown/1960
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Hey guys. I have the kindle fire but it's not the HD. I know it's not a 1st gen cause it has the black metal strip accross the back of it with the speakers in it on either side. And it has 1gb of ram, not 512. I want to flash a Android Rom to it but all the vids I find on Youtube are all showing A different version from the kindle i have (presumably the 1st gen). Can someone help me out and point me in the direction I need for the files I need for my specific Kindle?
P:S The model number on it is X43Z60 if that helps any.
cougar214 said:
Hey guys. I have the kindle fire but it's not the HD. I know it's not a 1st gen cause it has the black metal strip accross the back of it with the speakers in it on either side. And it has 1gb of ram, not 512. I want to flash a Android Rom to it but all the vids I find on Youtube are all showing A different version from the kindle i have (presumably the 1st gen). Can someone help me out and point me in the direction I need for the files I need for my specific Kindle?
P:S The model number on it is X43Z60 if that helps any.
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Which system version
6.3.3, 10.4.9, 11.325...
Which kindle Fire Do I have?
by Hardware: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201295080
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By Software: http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx1D7SY3BVSESG&cdThread=TxYVIT9ES833EG
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If I'm reading this right, this is the 2nd gen Kindle Fire HD 7".
http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Dolby-...ie=UTF8&qid=1432839348&sr=8-1&keywords=X43Z60
I managed to get CM11, Android 4.4.4, on this Kindle but it reboots constantly. About 6 times a day when I'm using apps.
I think that this is a great news to all of us, owners of the Amazon-Fire- Phone:
“…Fire OS 5, the next generation Android-based operating system that powers Fire tablets, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire phone devices.” -Amazon
http://www.aftvnews.com/developer-p...droid-5-0-lollipop-based-fire-os-5/#more-7426
http://www.androidguys.com/2015/06/19/amazon-has-announced-the-fire-os-5-developer-preview/
https://developer.amazon.com/public...10/Announcing-the-Fire-OS-5-Developer-Preview
Just last month, the FireOS of the Fire Phone received its upgrade to v4.6.1 (which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat), so I really think that this upgrade to Android 5.0 will more than likely be a welcomed arrival for many Amazon Fire device owners... And hopefully will stop the constant complaining, about the FireOS of the Amazon-Fire-Phone, of being out of date!!
Amazon Developer Preview said:
"The only devices compatible with the Fire OS 5 Developer Preview are the Fire HD 6 and Fire HD 7 (released in 2014)".
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Stop teasing me, Amazon.
Well, jk, the preview is limited to 6 & 7, for now. They don't have to release a preview for the Fire Phone since the tablets are far more important.
When FireOS 5 for tablets is done, I'm sure they will spend 2 hours pờớping out a version for the phone. :laugh: Based on 5.0, they chose the best L version... *sigh*
It is true that Amazon has not mentioned yet which Fire device will get it first the FireOS-5, but something is happening and at least Amazon has begun to understand that it has to develop and update the FireOS of all it Fire devices!!!
I really hope, that although the Amazon Fire Phone has lagged a bit behind other phones, now could catch up other flagship cellphones !!
I guess there will not be bigger updates for fire phone anymore.
Amazon Germany already stopped selling this phone.
Source: Amazon.de @ facebook
Amazon.de ...
das Fire Phone ist nicht länger zum Kauf über Amazon.de verfügbar... 18. Juni um 13:44
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I really hope that it will be possible to unlock the bootloader someday.
I´m quite sure i wouldn´t buy an "amazon" android product again.
I'm not sure that updating the base code to lollipop is going to help as long as fire OS doesn't radically change too. And it won't.
ratbags said:
I'm not sure that updating the base code to lollipop is going to help as long as fire OS doesn't radically change too. And it won't.
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I agree, but remember that the FireOS is not and is not intended to be or copy the Normal Android System, that all other android cellphones already have...
So, althrough is true that the Amazon FireOS needs to evolve and add some new functions that currently not has, remember that is also true that updating to the new Lollipop will make the FireOS more reliable and more compatible to all new android APPs.
ART might be nice. Being able to use ' ok Google' in apps would be nice but that is activated in settings and Amazon's version may not support it.
Most of the other lollipop changes are cosmetic and some might be available in fire OS or through alternative launchers, time will tell. I would like to have a pattern lock screen. Swiping up and then entering a code to skip a Pandora track sucks. Especially while driving.
mike_ekim said:
ART might be nice. Being able to use ' ok Google' in apps would be nice but that is activated in settings and Amazon's version may not support it.
Most of the other lollipop changes are cosmetic and some might be available in fire OS or through alternative launchers, time will tell. I would like to have a pattern lock screen. Swiping up and then entering a code to skip a Pandora track sucks. Especially while driving.
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I replaced the lock screen with Microsoft Next Lockscreen from the play store. Just don't set up the system lock screen and next takes over. At this point, with nova and next, I just need navigation buttons and stock looking recents menu and I won't notice any difference.
amf100 said:
I replaced the lock screen with Microsoft Next Lockscreen from the play store. Just don't set up the system lock screen and next takes over. At this point, with nova and next, I just need navigation buttons and stock looking recents menu and I won't notice any difference.
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Have you found a music app that will show on next lock screen? Stock fire music app doesn't show up. Also, I see a few pixels of the icons at the bottom of the next lock screen. This I assume is a bug as it looks crap, probably fire phone specific.
It does mention fire phone in the list. Any developers here?
Not for the fire phone yet!
Fire OS 5 Developer Preview are the Fire HD 6 and Fire HD 7 (released in 2014).
Fire OS 5 Developer Preview works with Fire HD 6 and Fire HD 7 tablets (2014 editions)
amf100 said:
I replaced the lock screen with Microsoft Next Lockscreen from the play store. Just don't set up the system lock screen and next takes over. At this point, with nova and next, I just need navigation buttons and stock looking recents menu and I won't notice any difference.
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Have you tried installing xposed? I'm using ultimate dynamic navbar to have navigation buttons on home screen. It even has a working android app history.
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ratbags said:
Have you found a music app that will show on next lock screen? Stock fire music app doesn't show up. Also, I see a few pixels of the icons at the bottom of the next lock screen. This I assume is a bug as it looks crap, probably fire phone specific.
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I don't really use my phone for music, so I can't say. Also, I don't have the issue of seeing icon pixels.
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Have you tried installing xposed? I'm using ultimate dynamic navbar to have navigation buttons on home screen. It even has a working android app history.
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This seems perfect. Thanks!
@amf100, no problem.
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I just got confirmation that the release date is between September 2015 to January 2016. If amazon doesn't run into issues
laidbackcloud said:
I just got confirmation that the release date is between September 2015 to January 2016.
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Source, please? Confirmed for Fire Phone as well or only for Kindle HD(X)...
No source, just an employee from amazon told me verbally. I forgot to ask about hdx lol. I'll keep everyone on xda posted
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It does mention fire phone in the list. Any developers here?
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Well, FireOS 4 was released for the Fire Phone months after it was for other Amazon devices. Maybe the fact Amazon hasn't included the Fire Phone in the list it's just that if they did, people would've assumed it'll be released for the Fire Phone at the same time as other more popular devices like the Kindle HDX.
sergio687 said:
Well, FireOS 4 was released for the Fire Phone months after it was for other Amazon devices. Maybe the fact Amazon hasn't included the Fire Phone in the list it's just that if they did, people would've assumed it'll be released for the Fire Phone at the same time as other more popular devices like the Kindle HDX.
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They will come out with fire 5 for fire phone. They are not giving up on mobile industry so they have to keep it updated and relevant.
laidbackcloud said:
They will come out with fire 5 for fire phone. They are not giving up on mobile industry so they have to keep it updated and relevant.
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True as in: they have to keep all the app developers happy. Happy as in: provide different platforms (tablet & phone) for monetization of [email protected] apps. :laugh:
Although they have enough devices (all dem kindles) for consumers, it's easy to pööp out a rework of FireOS 5 once it's running somewhat stable on the tablets.
The Fire Phone gets a loveless variant from the drugged up monkeys of Lab126. ggow could do a better job on his own in 1 month.
laidbackcloud said:
Will there be cm12 for fire phone?
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Btw. I will murder you in your sleep. ?
TL;DR: Keep it alive with as little effort as possible and milk it, because: money.