I have a month old 4G/LTE version of the Kindle Fire HDX 7" that I'd REALLY love to get Firefox OS running on. The problem of course is that A) I'm not a developer, and B) I've never tried to port anything before. On a positive note though, I am an IT guy and have Linux and FreeBSD experience, I have rooted/SafeStrapped/ROM'ed the HDX already, and I'm not overly concerned about bricking it. Also, I've been following the directions as laid out on the Firefox OS page about porting. Setup up Ubuntu 12.04.5LTS as recommended for the build evironment, got the SDK downloaded, etc.
So at this point I'm looking for help in understanding what the next steps are. Given that the HDX is rooted and there are other ROMS (the Nexus 2.0.1 ROM works really well), I have to believe that a lot of the heavy-lifting is already done as far as the binary blobs are concerned. After all, Firefox OS is just Mozilla's own custom roll of Linux (I'd link to the Wiki entry for Firefox OS but apparently I'm not allowed to yet).
So if anyone can give a ROM newb an OVERVIEW/crash course in porting, or if you want to collab on the porting project, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Don't have much development skills, starting to teach myself from scratch.
I want to port Ubuntu to the gtablet and I was just wondering if anyone thinks it is possible.
Since android is based on linux kernel i dont think it would be too hard.
Just wondering what your thoughts were on this.
Thanks for you time.
Search the forum... there is a BT5 build and an Ubuntu build in progress. I suggest starting there to see what they have accomplished.
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FYI:
Both the Backtrack 5 and Ubuntu builds are .img files mounted as loopback devices. They are run "on top of" the android OS. You then use VNC veiwer to access them. These are both good steps, but aren't exactly running directly from boot up as a primary OS.
Before I get flamed, I'm not knocking either build, just pointing out that they are not replacements for the android OS just yet.
Crow, anyone?
Looks like I stand corrected....
This thread has the details.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075054
A bit about me:
Hey guys, I have a huge interest in hardware and software. I know about hardware and how it works at an intermediate level, but my software understanding is very basic. I'm going to teach myself how to develop apps on Android, and other OS's once I actually know what I'm doing. (Nexus 5, and Oneplus One owner)
Actual question:
I'm assuming that a Linux based operating system is the best way to go about doing this, correct me if I'm wrong. I currently run Windows 8.1, what Linux based OS do you guys think I should dual boot alongside it? Does it matter? A lot of people recommend Debian, but from what I read, Google actually does their 4.4 KitKat development on Ubuntu LTS 10, I believe.
Thanks.
Hey guys!
I haven't rooted or messed with any of my Android devices in a long while, so I'm a bit rusty.
After searching and skimming through countless threads, I still have no idea whether I qualify to unlock my bootloader nor how to actually go about this process.
I would DEEPLY appreciate any help given!
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Hey guys!
I haven't rooted or messed with any of my Android devices in a long while, so I'm a bit rusty.
After searching and skimming through countless threads, I still have no idea whether I qualify to unlock my bootloader nor how to actually go about this process.
I would DEEPLY appreciate any help given!
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Hi - welcome to the HDX forums. The options available and difficulty implementing them are dependent on the version of fire OS currently installed on your HDX. Bounce back with that and someone will likely guide you to the appropriate thread(s).
Keep in mind Kindles are not like most Android devices. It's easy to create a nonrecoverable brick flashing the wrong stuff.
I am currently running 4.5.3.
I understand the risks, and I'm willing to do anything in order to unlock this amazing device.
w3r3w0lv33 said:
I am currently running 4.5.3.
I understand the risks, and I'm willing to do anything in order to unlock this amazing device.
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Your options at 4.5.3 are constrained. At present there is no reliable method to unlock the bootloader or install an alternate recovery (eg: TWRP). If you have the 7" model (13/Thor) you can roll back to a previous version of Fire OS (13.3.2.8 based on Jelly Bean), upgrade to 4.5.2 then root, block OTA, install gaps, etc. Or you can stay at 13.3.2.8, install Safestrap and the excellent Nexus Rom (based on JB 4.2). You may see references to earlier Fire OS builds, TWRP, CM 11/12, etc. Unfortunately, those options are currently unavailable given you are starting at 4.5.3.
I don't believe rolling back to 3.2.8 is an option on newer 8.9" models (14/Apollo) and few reports suggest Amazon won't do it either (preferring to replace the device with a reconditioned model that may come with a lower firmware level that can be more easily exploited). That said, things are changing rapidly. Check back frequently!
If you have the the 7" model start here. READ, READ, READ before attempting anything! Ask questions along the way. Recovery is difficult/impossible if you make a mistake. Tools/techniques you may have used (eg: fastboot cable) simply don't work on the HDX. Good Luck!
Hi,
I was looking for some Android x86 OS to install on my laptop, so I came across Remix OS. I very much like it, after going through all of features. However, I found Phoenix OS too. I am just super confused now. Which OS should I install; what makes Remix OS better than Phoenix?
Thank you!
Anyone?
u can install them both, and ur problem solved
Thanks! This initiative is not going to resolve my curiosity.
What I mean is u can try install them both and see which one is most working for ur device or PC cause they have pros and cons between one and another
Remix OS and Phoenix OS are just two Android distributions - both based on Android x86. So in terms of hardware support, they might be similar. Phoenix OS seems more refined and ready for market, Remix OS is still just beta and has a lot of bugs. On the other hand Remix OS has a much bigger community, help pages, forums and users - with Phoenix OS you are on your own.
All that said, there is a third option. You could simply plug your Android tablet to a keyboard/mouse/screen and forget about all the Android x86 fever. Your hardware will be fully supported, have access to an official Google Android build with all the support included and in the long term there will be less hassle. And now with Android N on the way which supports Remix OS like windows, you will never notice any difference. I myself am going this route. I will wait for Android N tablets, buy a sufficiently performing one and plug it to some peripherals - instant Android desktop, fully supported by Google. No tricks, no hacks, no unsupported hardware.
Lol... You're having a bad dream...
You can also install a non windowed version of android x-86, after numerous attempts and a lot of failed boots I ended up using AndEx - Exton Android - http://andex.exton.net/?p=451
Does that mean you paid for it as it isnt free?
Will the Lineage OS work for my Nook Tablet?
If not, does anyone know how to help me since I can no longer get hold of the CM 11 I was planning to try on it?
Thanks for any help, feedback, direction, denise
denise1952 said:
Will the Lineage OS work for my Nook Tablet?
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There is a functionally comparable Android 7.1 AOSP build for the Nook Tablet ("acclaim") at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/1/3480156918 compiled by XDA developer amaces (see the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-hd/development/marshmallow-nook-hd-hd-t3239269 for discussion for his builds for the Nook HD/HD+). You can message ("PM") him directly and ask his acclaim build would work for the NT 8GB.
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There is a functionally comparable Android 7.1 AOSP build for the Nook Tablet ("acclaim") at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/1/3480156918 compiled by XDA developer amaces (see the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-hd/development/marshmallow-nook-hd-hd-t3239269 for discussion for his builds for the Nook HD/HD+). You can message ("PM") him directly and ask his acclaim build would work for the NT 8GB.
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Thanks for this Digimax, really appreciate it I'll head over there now.
digixmax said:
There is a functionally comparable Android 7.1 AOSP build for the Nook Tablet ("acclaim") at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/1/3480156918 compiled by XDA developer amaces ...
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The Android 7.1 AOSP build for the Nook Tablet ("acclaim") was moved to amaces' acclaim folder at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/1/7651670774.
For anyone who is seeing this thread, I should have let you know before this, but I am trying to install the CM 11 on my Nook Tablet. Been working at this a few days or so, but I have some wonderful help from people at this forum I am learning to dig deeper on my own, and I am learning a lot. Really happy to be part of the forums, and thanks to the people that make it happen, Denise
It's been awhile since I wanted to "root" my Kindle Fire, I even bought another for another good deal on amazon, same with a few upgrade but still, not Google PlayStore which is all I chose to have.
I admit to being a little confused at anyone thinking I know a lot about these kind of things, but I can tell you the last time I did this, follow the directions I'll attach, My Kindle has total access to Google Playstore and that's what I truly wanted. If you want the same here are the directions I followed, and I mean I had to follow them perfectly for it to work.
If this is info you already know, just disregard. The one thing I realized had to be just right, was the order in which you add the files, also, you pic the right file for your Kind Fire OS. Any questions I will help if I can Denise
How to Geek is my fave, he spells it out, word for word, no video:
Install Google Playstore on Kindle Fire
If this isn't what you needed, please forgive the misunderstanding. I changed my mind totally about "rooting" my Kindle Fire 7" Denise