Jelly Bean on Kindle Fire?

carld · 07-14-2012, 07:49 PM

I was wondering if anyone had tried updating their Fire to Android 4.1.1? It's supposedly much smoother than the stock ROM, and I have to admit Nexus 7 envy has me considering converting my Fire to Jelly Bean, especially since I don't expect I'll ever use Amazon's video service on it.

It even has support for YouTube and Netflix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIjS9yhAvg

also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IRv_JWlyv8

geekmaster · 07-14-2012, 08:34 PM

Here you go: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=2144749

Jessica Lares · 07-14-2012, 09:07 PM

The only thing you have to remember is that it's still work in progress. Compared to ICS though, it's a lot better battery wise. I can't really give you an estimate because I fell asleep the first night trying to run the battery down by just using it (it was like 4AM though and I fell asleep at like 7), but the standby is pretty good too.

It won't tell you if it's charging either, but that's because we don't have the updates for the firmware that would let us see that. The light works though, and will change to green when it's fully charged.

But it is so worth the saving of $200. Some of the XDA people are kinda iffy about their pre-orders now because it works so well.

carld · 07-14-2012, 10:30 PM

Oh, thanks so much for the first-hand experience, that's what I was hoping for. And yes, I assume that it's still got some rough edges, that's to be expected. But it really seems to work pretty well from what I've read.

Do you use Hashcode's version or the Tablet UI version?

My special pet peeve with the Fire is the way it tends to lock up when using Netflix. I'm guessing that's a Netflix problem rather than a Fire problem, but I'm hoping it runs more smoothly under jelly bean.

Jessica Lares · 07-14-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carld

Oh, thanks so much for the first-hand experience, that's what I was hoping for. And yes, I assume that it's still got some rough edges, that's to be expected. But it really seems to work pretty well from what I've read.

Do you use Hashcode's version or the Tablet UI version?

My special pet peeve with the Fire is the way it tends to lock up when using Netflix. I'm guessing that's a Netflix problem rather than a Fire problem, but I'm hoping it runs more smoothly under jelly bean.

I use Hashcode's. It feels more like the Nexus 7 and you really start to appreciate the phone UI after using it for awhile.

The stock ROM has issues that the unofficial ones don't have. That's because everything from the audio to the touchscreen drivers were rewritten. Amazon didn't implement them very well. A lot of the OEMs like Samsung and LG don't implement them correctly either. That's why we're up to 2.5 million installs of CyanogenMod on Android devices now.

RainingLemur · 07-16-2012, 01:31 AM

I've been waiting on a good JB rom before jumping in the waters. Ics on my Fire has worked quite well for me as it is. But, I must admit that I'm getting antsy.

WillysJeepMan · 07-16-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

I've been waiting on a good JB rom before jumping in the waters. Ics on my Fire has worked quite well for me as it is. But, I must admit that I'm getting antsy.

If you believe that ICS has worked quite well for you then there is no reason to wait on JB. The current ROMs (particularly HashCode's) are about as good as ICS is.

For me, I'm sitting pat with an ICS-themed CM7 ROM. It works absolutely flawlessly. I'll only consider moving up if there is an ICS/JB ROM that is equal to it in optimization, stability, and functionality.

(but then again, I have one of those Polaroid 7" ICS tablets for those times when I want to true ICS experience... terrific tablet for $90!)

carld · 07-17-2012, 12:06 AM

I took my first step toward installing a new rom. I rooted my Fire and installed the Google store and apps. I wanted to unroot afterwards, but I can't seem to get OTA Rootkeeper to do anything.

According to this video I should be able to back up and unroot my Fire, but I don't have those options, only "Protect Root." I note that I don't have the 2nd and 4th options "Root Permission Granted" and "Protected: su copy available" checked on my device. I don't know if the guide I followed missed a step, or maybe I did, but I do have Google Play and Apps installed.

Edit: After a quick google it looks like KFU didn't install superuser. I got it from the google play store and it allows me to temporarily unroot the Fire, and OTA Rootkeeper show the 2nd box checked now, but it still doesn't give me the option to backup anything. It's not a huge deal. I still don't plan on watching anything on Amazon's Video on my Fire.

However, it's really nice to have YouTube sign into my account and connect with all my subscriptions. Also being able to use the same Gmail app on my phone and my Fire is nice. I'm still trying to decide which Rom I'll use, and if I really want to do that.

Dewdd · 07-20-2012, 11:31 PM

Yeah it shouldn't be too hard

wyndslash · 07-21-2012, 10:18 AM

I love the JB on my fire. it's much smoother :P

wyndslash · 07-22-2012, 06:16 AM

hmm notice the charging is a bit wonky o.O

WillysJeepMan · 07-22-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyndslash

hmm notice the charging is a bit wonky o.O

That is one of the few well documented wrinkles that plague the ICS and JB ROMs. And one of the reasons why I haven't upgraded to those ROMs yet.

wyndslash · 07-22-2012, 09:45 AM

well, hopefully it gets sorted out soon. i still like it, though

trying to get used to using the tablet as a productivity device

diba · 08-02-2012, 10:48 AM

Charging is working, it is just the LED which is not proberly indicating the charging status. At least on my Fire with 4.1.1 tablet edition.

Noah98 · 08-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carld

I took my first step toward installing a new rom. I rooted my Fire and installed the Google store and apps. I wanted to unroot afterwards, but I can't seem to get OTA Rootkeeper to do anything.

According to this video I should be able to back up and unroot my Fire, but I don't have those options, only "Protect Root." I note that I don't have the 2nd and 4th options "Root Permission Granted" and "Protected: su copy available" checked on my device. I don't know if the guide I followed missed a step, or maybe I did, but I do have Google Play and Apps installed.

Edit: After a quick google it looks like KFU didn't install superuser. I got it from the google play store and it allows me to temporarily unroot the Fire, and OTA Rootkeeper show the 2nd box checked now, but it still doesn't give me the option to backup anything. It's not a huge deal. I still don't plan on watching anything on Amazon's Video on my Fire.

However, it's really nice to have YouTube sign into my account and connect with all my subscriptions. Also being able to use the same Gmail app on my phone and my Fire is nice. I'm still trying to decide which Rom I'll use, and if I really want to do that.

I use OTA Rootkeeper to temporarily unroot, and I can still watch Amazon video and freely change my wallpapers and have them stick!

07-14-2012, 07:49 PM	#1
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Jelly Bean on Kindle Fire? I was wondering if anyone had tried updating their Fire to Android 4.1.1? It's supposedly much smoother than the stock ROM, and I have to admit Nexus 7 envy has me considering converting my Fire to Jelly Bean, especially since I don't expect I'll ever use Amazon's video service on it. It even has support for YouTube and Netflix. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIjS9yhAvg also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IRv_JWlyv8

07-17-2012, 12:06 AM	#8
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I took my first step toward installing a new rom. I rooted my Fire and installed the Google store and apps. I wanted to unroot afterwards, but I can't seem to get OTA Rootkeeper to do anything. According to this video I should be able to back up and unroot my Fire, but I don't have those options, only "Protect Root." I note that I don't have the 2nd and 4th options "Root Permission Granted" and "Protected: su copy available" checked on my device. I don't know if the guide I followed missed a step, or maybe I did, but I do have Google Play and Apps installed. Edit: After a quick google it looks like KFU didn't install superuser. I got it from the google play store and it allows me to temporarily unroot the Fire, and OTA Rootkeeper show the 2nd box checked now, but it still doesn't give me the option to backup anything. It's not a huge deal. I still don't plan on watching anything on Amazon's Video on my Fire. However, it's really nice to have YouTube sign into my account and connect with all my subscriptions. Also being able to use the same Gmail app on my phone and my Fire is nice. I'm still trying to decide which Rom I'll use, and if I really want to do that. Last edited by carld; 07-17-2012 at 12:22 AM.

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07-14-2012, 08:34 PM	#2
geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773668 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	Here you go: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=2144749

07-14-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	The only thing you have to remember is that it's still work in progress. Compared to ICS though, it's a lot better battery wise. I can't really give you an estimate because I fell asleep the first night trying to run the battery down by just using it (it was like 4AM though and I fell asleep at like 7), but the standby is pretty good too. It won't tell you if it's charging either, but that's because we don't have the updates for the firmware that would let us see that. The light works though, and will change to green when it's fully charged. But it is so worth the saving of $200. Some of the XDA people are kinda iffy about their pre-orders now because it works so well.

07-14-2012, 10:30 PM	#4
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Oh, thanks so much for the first-hand experience, that's what I was hoping for. And yes, I assume that it's still got some rough edges, that's to be expected. But it really seems to work pretty well from what I've read. Do you use Hashcode's version or the Tablet UI version? My special pet peeve with the Fire is the way it tends to lock up when using Netflix. I'm guessing that's a Netflix problem rather than a Fire problem, but I'm hoping it runs more smoothly under jelly bean.

07-16-2012, 01:31 AM	#6
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I've been waiting on a good JB rom before jumping in the waters. Ics on my Fire has worked quite well for me as it is. But, I must admit that I'm getting antsy.

07-20-2012, 11:31 PM	#9
Dewdd Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle	Yeah it shouldn't be too hard

07-21-2012, 10:18 AM	#10
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	I love the JB on my fire. it's much smoother :P

07-22-2012, 06:16 AM	#11
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	hmm notice the charging is a bit wonky o.O

07-22-2012, 09:45 AM	#13
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	well, hopefully it gets sorted out soon. i still like it, though trying to get used to using the tablet as a productivity device

08-02-2012, 10:48 AM	#14
diba Addict Posts: 396 Karma: 33660 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle 4, Kindle PW, Nexus7 3G	Charging is working, it is just the LED which is not proberly indicating the charging status. At least on my Fire with 4.1.1 tablet edition.

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