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Home Screen / KFTVLauncher WAY too busy-looking now?!

after the latest update it feels like there is way too much stuff
nice that they added Music.
FreeTime, at first I got foolishly excited thinking: "even though this is for kids, it says 'you can add Your Apps' !!!" but then quickly realized the obvious: amazon's apps, not your own apps. duh.
but now it feels like there's just way too much junk sitting there.
it would be nice to be able to choose the order of the categories, and which categories to display (or not-display)
I don't think this will happen, because then the user won't constantly scroll past all those things to buy!
I've been happy with stock everything for a while - all I ever use is Plex and whatever free videos I've loaded. So basically I only ever use: Home, Watchlist, and Settings.
didn't want to bother with rooting or with llama / launcher.
hmmmm... actually... with rooting, there might be a way to change some of the KFTVLauncher display settings... if I get annoyed enough maybe I'll look at that.

Maybe someone can make an xposed mod for editing the selection menus so we can add,hide/remove,or reposition selections.
Of course the settings page will need to be made unable to hide or delete.
I want to at least hide all but home and settings so I can quickly access my apps by going down only once and without using as much memory since the other options would not take up extra RAM space.
Random question for anyone:Can I set up a SWAP file on my 32GB USB Mass Storage connected via Stickmount to gain serious performance?

retroben said:
Maybe someone can make an xposed mod for editing the selection menus so we can add,hide/remove,or reposition selections.
Of course the settings page will need to be made unable to hide or delete.
I want to at least hide all but home and settings so I can quickly access my apps by going down only once and without using as much memory since the other options would not take up extra RAM space.
Random question for anyone:Can I set up a SWAP file on my 32GB USB Mass Storage connected via Stickmount to gain serious performance?
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I was planning on expanding my Xposed module to allow you hide/show the various sidebar items. I already figured out how to modify it but with the recent update some or all of my code is broken and I haven't had a chance yet to see which part of it is.
I'm not sure what kind of boost you think you are going to get from swap. For one, USB storage is slower than molasses and for two, that's a great way to kill said usb storage device.

rbox said:
I'm not sure what kind of boost you think you are going to get from swap. For one, USB storage is slower than molasses and for two, that's a great way to kill said usb storage device.
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QFT
also, thank you rbox for all your earlier work with xposed...

QFT
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Quite,fast,though?

I got the code to clean up the sidebar working. Right now it's hardcoded on what to remove, so I need to write a setting UI to make it selectable.

rbox said:
I got the code to clean up the sidebar working. Right now it's hardcoded on what to remove, so I need to write a setting UI to make it selectable.
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Thanks for your hard work on this. I have 12 menu items on the home launcher, 6 of which I never use, and would love to cut that in half.

rbox said:
I got the code to clean up the sidebar working. Right now it's hardcoded on what to remove, so I need to write a setting UI to make it selectable.
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rbox, do you have the code on github or anywhere? I would love to have a go at it also.

mdpauley said:
rbox, do you have the code on github or anywhere? I would love to have a go at it also.
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No. Right now it's a big giant mess of lots of random test code.

rbox is killin it with this xposed work. He gave me some insight into what he's doing and it blows any of the tinkering I've done (messing with DBs that get rewritten immediately..) away.

servo386 said:
rbox is killin it with this xposed work. He gave me some insight into what he's doing and it blows any of the tinkering I've done (messing with DBs that get rewritten immediately..) away.
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I just updated my module thread for v1.1 which contains the menu items selection feature.

[Q] More questions on memory management

The Fire TV quickly ran out of usable space, and since I missed the chance to root, can I use something like Move2SD or similar to make some breathing room until a new root exploit is found? Also, any other ideas about this issue?

robconn53 said:
The Fire TV quickly ran out of usable space, and since I missed the chance to root, can I use something like Move2SD or similar to make some breathing room until a new root exploit is found? Also, any other ideas about this issue?
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Nope. Yes, don't put stuff you don't need on your AFTV. Use online storage space, like dropbox & the box. Use SMB or something to some stuff.
Oh, ya, and bother Amazon to get their butts in gear to make it so you can access storage via the usb port.

why root

Is the only reason to root a fire tv to install a custom ROM. Will XBMC still run on a un-rooted device
I have a device that is rooted and only use it for XBMC. Last week it locked up. Going to send it in but they will probably install the latest firmware on it. Thats OK as long as I can still install and use XBMC
Thanks Rick

Lots of reasons to root but no you don't need it for xbmc.

typically rooting only give you access to customizing the actual OS and running certain apps (like openvpn). to use xbmc and 99% of apps, you do not need root..

Rooting ftv
Is is true that if you dont root, Amazons updates can brick your device so you cants use XBMC anymore?

Rooting is keeping your options open for the future.
1. If XBMC or sideloading is ever blocked by Amazon by future updates then rooting w/recovery installed gives you a chance to block the Amazon update.
2. Rooting allow use of USB external hard drive for storage of media with access via xbmc.
3. Possible custom rom in the future. It would be nice to get Android TV onto this box.
4. Root allows you to use an external SSD to essentially replace the 8gb storage and put a lot of games/apps on the Firetv.
5. Allows you to put on a cleaned up Amazon update that could close up the possibility of sideloading.

To add to the above list for me the most needed are.
1. Quick support from google play. You need root for live desktop/remote view. I can support my friends and family remotely.
2. Emulators from google play which needs to be purchased.
3. Change the icon to Kodi.
4. Upcoming custom rom of android TV.
5. Removal of Amazon enforced menu items.
plus the others mentioned such as USB drives.

navigates said:
To add to the above list for me the most needed are.
3. Change the icon to Kodi.
plus the others mentioned such as USB drives.
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You can change icon to Kodi without root. Thats what I do with my non rooted boxes.

yazyazoo said:
Rooting is keeping your options open for the future.
1. If XBMC or sideloading is ever blocked by Amazon by future updates then rooting w/recovery installed gives you a chance to block the Amazon update.
2. Rooting allow use of USB external hard drive for storage of media with access via xbmc.
3. Possible custom rom in the future. It would be nice to get Android TV onto this box.
4. Root allows you to use an external SSD to essentially replace the 8gb storage and put a lot of games/apps on the Firetv.
5. Allows you to put on a cleaned up Amazon update that could close up the possibility of sideloading.
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How do you upgrade the internal apps storage(#4)?

nebulink said:
You can change icon to Kodi without root. Thats what I do with my non rooted boxes.
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Are you sure. I try adbfire on non rooted ones and change of icone does not take effect. I always thought it was a rooted feature. That's good to know.
By the way bestbuys in LA now have the latest non rooted versions. Its sad.
There should be a new way to root. these devices are getting scarce by the day. I always have people come up to me and ask if I can make them one, and I direct them to find a correct piece.

Amazon can't stop you from using Kodi (at the moment).

USB storage is enough reason for me to have the aftv rooted.

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USB storage is enough reason for me to have the aftv rooted.
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I still haven't seen the need to expand my storage beyond native. I have kodi with a library of about 200 movies and google play and a few apps. haven't seen the need for additional space . One point to note here is that I did recover about 2 GB of my lost space by running a google play software called SDMaid Pro. That scans for orphan files that are not required and cleans up space. Costs about 2.50. That again needs root for google play.

navigates said:
I still haven't seen the need to expand my storage beyond native. I have kodi with a library of about 200 movies and google play and a few apps. haven't seen the need for additional space . One point to note here is that I did recover about 2 GB of my lost space by running a google play software called SDMaid Pro. That scans for orphan files that are not required and cleans up space. Costs about 2.50. That again needs root for google play.
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Really?
I'm always having to delete apps to make room for others.. it's a pain
I have a few large-ish games like Game of Thrones, The Wolf Among Us (with all episodes it takes up a lot of space)
8GB is tiny

DN38416 said:
Really?
I'm always having to delete apps to make room for others.. it's a pain
I have a few large-ish games like Game of Thrones, The Wolf Among Us (with all episodes it takes up a lot of space)
8GB is tiny
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Oh maybe then. I'm not into playing games. the only games i have is the emulators like md.emu for sega or mame etc. those are really small. If your into games then yes 8gb can be a limitation. Also give SDmaid a shot. you'll need google play to get the pro version that matches orphans and recovers lost space. I got 2 gb back which is a good thing with a space strapped storage.
The day I need to expand the storage which I may need as I have about 1.5 gb remaining. I'll look around as to which script to use. i believe by expanding, the firetv bootup becomes slow. I also got a usb 2.0 hub during the black friday sale from staples for 2 bucks. I didn't know what to buy then so got the hub. Its targus and still packed.

bumpaudio said:
How do you upgrade the internal apps storage(#4)?
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I haven't done it personally.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-use-a-usb-drive-as-the-fire-tvs-internal-storage/

yazyazoo said:
I haven't done it personally.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-use-a-usb-drive-as-the-fire-tvs-internal-storage/
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thanks I've seen that in the past. I will try that when needed but for now I'm ok with the internal storage. I plan to buy the m.2 ssd and put it in an enclosure when I'm ready.

I didn't want to open a thread just to post this but what are the cons of an unlocked bootloader. I'm already rooted with the playstore installed but why would or should I unlock my bootloader?

So wait, are amazon planning on blocking sideloading apps? Where has this info came from? I don't yet have a fire tv but if they are gonna block sideloading, I'll spend my £70 elsewhere. Not a single chance I'd be subscribing to prime or anything like that.

cliffyboro said:
So wait, are amazon planning on blocking sideloading apps? Where has this info came from? I don't yet have a fire tv but if they are gonna block sideloading, I'll spend my £70 elsewhere. Not a single chance I'd be subscribing to prime or anything like that.
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no one knows. And if you are still contemplating, you probably have missed out on the rootable ones. However if you are in the UK, that is a no go anyways unless you go through the hardware root. I highly doubt Amazon will disable sideloading, however there is no telling what they will do eventually. If you are rooted and update blocked, then you can always use your device the way you want.
PS: Lots of us have extra's for the rainy day ! Its a super fun toy to play with. Unlocator, Streaming. I'd say go for it. Its given me hours of tinkering around fun.

As I've said on many other occasions, they can't disable sideloading. That is, as long as they expect people to still develop apps for the Fire TV.

[NEED TEST] for anyone who use build 10572

i need someone who use build 10572 to test this mod to increase Virtual Memory
need CustomPFD v06 and interop unlock
first check you default Virtual Memory by going to Storage -> internal memory -> system -> Virtual Memory
then go to:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PagingFiles
change number in value to 512 512 or more
check you storage -> internal memory -> system -> Virtual Memory
does it change to 512 or not ?
if it messed up, im sorry you need to HardReset you Phone to bring default VM back
check my other Thread as well:
VM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/windows-10-mobile/test-build-10572-t3241559
3G only
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/windows-10-mobile/force-3g-using-network-t3241953
Touch option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/windows-10-mobile/disable-touch-vibration-navbar-t3241550
Camera tweak
http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...ximize-potential-lumia-win10m-camera-t3192960
Shell Tweak
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/windows-10-mobile/shell-mod-tweak-t3193612

Done on 640 xl build 581. Cannot verify under storage.

augustinionut said:
Done on 640 xl build 581. Cannot verify under storage.
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yes, me too, build 10581 have bug in storage (cant see internal memory) thats why i need user that still use build 10572 to test it,
btw is it showing that you have low storage even your storage is not low ?

I dont have this error. But i noticed that when i try to change storage preference appear an APLLY buton
Is not involved this trick from above.

augustinionut said:
I dont have this error. But i noticed that when i try to change storage preference appear an APLLY buton
Is not involved this trick from above.
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apply button ? weird but nice haha

What about this? I used proces viewer xap.

Change 512 and now i have 0B virtual memory , but my phone work normal L920 10572
Now i have information "low memory"

Now revert because no space to install last build

New build, without this hack:
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spavlin said:
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10586.29 or higher doesn't work leads to reset,its waste of time

Done on build 10586.63 but i have used VCReg instead of CustomPFD i could obtain 1.47GB, have not tried higher values yet

I wonder why this topic is so low. I really think a lot of people would find this mod useful, like myself. I can't even sync candy crush saga (my guilty pleasure ) with facebook. When the edge starts up, the game closes.

This is really useful and yes, should be more commented.
I have done a few test keeping some apps on background even games like GTA SA, Batman, Asphalt 8 and several apps the result when I got back into them is that None of them closed while in the background.

myrcello said:
This is really useful and yes, should be more commented.
I have done a few test keeping some apps on background even games like GTA SA, Batman, Asphalt 8 and several apps the result when I got back into them is that None of them closed while in the background.
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Do you mean after this mod? and what device do you have?
Damn it, I used to have Nokia N900 before this device, I was free... These kind of limitations are so frustrating at least to say.

david.goshadze said:
Do you mean after this mod? and what device do you have?
Damn it, I used to have Nokia N900 before this device, I was free... These kind of limitations are so frustrating at least to say.
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The test was After this mod, i have a Lumia 930.

myrcello said:
The test was After this mod, i have a Lumia 930.
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Thanks for the reply. I really hope something will change and finally we'll be able to adjust virtual memory to our needs and likes. Or maybe Microsoft implements an logarithm that does the job for us, who knows...
First step might be changing the name of this thread to more self-explanatory so that developers get more interested.

You can move pagefile to D:\
Hey guys, try moving the pagefile to D:\, it works for me lol!
Why I did this? I'm having some storage problems on my 535 lol! I can't update to the latest insider build even I uninstalled all apps on C:\ and move everything to D:\ lol!
Sent from Ponyville

mrchezco1995 said:
Hey guys, try moving the pagefile to D:\, it works for me lol!
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If it works why you have 0 in virtual memory

The last time I did this, I always got loading and resuming screens even at the lock screen for 2 mins and I had to hard reset.
I had 1gb virtual memory btw.

Lost my job, so now I have time to hack this thing! :P

I've had mine for a while but now I have the time to fix the mic.
I remember a long while back there was a thread about fixing the scaling in apps like Google Music but now I can't seem to find it?
Also, If I hook up an old SSD to the USB port, can I configure that as the default storage so I don't run out of app space? My basic use for this is music and podcasts so Id like to be able to dump all the user files on the ssd and just use the internal memory / sd card for the apps.
Thanks!

Delecron said:
I've had mine for a while but now I have the time to fix the mic.
I remember a long while back there was a thread about fixing the scaling in apps like Google Music but now I can't seem to find it?
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Xposed App settings will change dpi on per app basis
Also, If I hook up an old SSD to the USB port, can I configure that as the default storage so I don't run out of app space? My basic use for this is music and podcasts so Id like to be able to dump all the user files on the ssd and just use the internal memory / sd card for the apps.
Thanks!
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I don't think so, you need to repartition your main storage area (where apps go by default). or look into foldermount type simlinks