HD Show off your KFHD homescreen!

WillysJeepMan · 12-09-2012, 05:33 PM

Although there are no custom ROMs available for the KFHD, it is possible to run alternative launchers on an UNROOTED KFHD as well as the full meal deal on a ROOTED KFHD.

I've been running ADW Launcher EX on my unrooted KFHD with great success. I decided to take the plunge and root it and install GO Launcher EX.

I'm interested to see what others are doing to tweak their devices. When posting your screenshots, please include the following information:

DEVICE: (KFHD 7"/10", 16GB/32GB, etc.)
ROOTED: (yes/no)
LAUNCHER: (GO Launcher EX, ADW Launcher, Apex, etc.)
WALLPAPER: (name or link to wallpaper being displayed)
ADDITIONAL INFO: (anything else noteworthy)

To capture a screenshot on your KFHD, simultaneously press the "Power" and "Volume_Up" buttons on your device.

Here's mine:
DEVICE: KFHD 7", 16GB
ROOTED: yes
LAUNCHER: GO Launcher EX
WALLPAPER: default GO Launcher wallpaper
ADDITIONAL INFO: Google Play installed, Google Chrome

robertc88 · 12-11-2012, 10:48 AM

Kfhd 16gb
Not rooted
Adw launcher
Whatever the default wallpaper was with that launcher.

The only thing additional I added to the screen was One More Clock widget. Outstanding!

WillysJeepMan · 12-18-2012, 02:59 PM

Still tinkering with Go Launcher....

Jessica Lares · 12-18-2012, 06:26 PM

Very nice. I really like Go Launcher's weather widget.

salsaguy · 12-21-2012, 01:23 AM

What widget do you use to show the available space on device graph/bar?

WillysJeepMan · 12-21-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

What widget do you use to show the available space on device graph/bar?

It's the standard Go Launcher memory widget.

WillysJeepMan · 12-23-2012, 09:00 AM

I heard about Nova Launcher being smaller and faster than Go Launcher so I gave it a try. Definitely lives up to the claims...

dickiedave · 12-24-2012, 08:22 AM

Hi will this work on my uk based kfhd as I can't get it to work Any help would be great

WillysJeepMan · 12-24-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickiedave

Hi will this work on my uk based kfhd as I can't get it to work Any help would be great

If your KFHD is not rooted, then the only alternative launcher you'll be able to run is ADW Launcher EX. (at least that has been my experience)

If your KFHD is rooted, then you should be able to get Go, Nova, or Apex launchers to work.

I highly recommend reading through the KFHD forums on XDA-Developers. There are a few threads that have all the info you'll need to get it working.

daffy4u · 01-02-2013, 08:39 PM

I have a question. I just rooted my Fire HD for the second time (the first time didn't go so well, it was very glitchy).

I'm not a fan of the carousel but I do like the direct links to the Amazon VOD, Audible, the Kindle Store etc. above it. How do you access Amazon VOD (the main function I use the Fire for) with the launchers? I really don't want to use a browser for access.

TIA

WillysJeepMan · 01-03-2013, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

I have a question. I just rooted my Fire HD for the second time (the first time didn't go so well, it was very glitchy).

I'm not a fan of the carousel but I do like the direct links to the Amazon VOD, Audible, the Kindle Store etc. above it. How do you access Amazon VOD (the main function I use the Fire for) with the launchers? I really don't want to use a browser for access.

TIA

I simply launch the "Home" app (displays the Kindle Fire icon). "Home" is the Amazon UI... from that point on, it is no different than a stock KFHD.

daffy4u · 01-03-2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

I simply launch the "Home" app (displays the Kindle Fire icon). "Home" is the Amazon UI... from that point on, it is no different than a stock KFHD.

Thanks WJM! I actually just jumped in and installed Nova Launcher last night.

It works just as you've written, very similar to Go Launcher on my original rooted Kindle Fire.

Now, I'm trying to find some widgets that I like and that will work on the Fire (no luck with Beautiful or HD widgets).

Thanks again!

DiapDealer · 01-03-2013, 03:16 PM

Are you guys using any certain version of Nova Launcher? I got the latest from the Play store (v2.0 I think), got it moved to /system/app and installed ok, but after a reboot, Nova immediately crashes every time I try to choose it.

WillysJeepMan · 01-03-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Are you guys using any certain version of Nova Launcher? I got the latest from the Play store (v2.0 I think), got it moved to /system/app and installed ok, but after a reboot, Nova immediately crashes every time I try to choose it.

That happened to me too. What I did next was simply use ES File Explorer to locate the .apk (I still had a copy in /download) and execute it to install it. After THAT it worked.

So basically it is a two step process, first copy to /system/app, change the permissions, and reboot. second, install it like a "regular" app. You don't need to re-copy the .apk to /system/app.

Let us know what happens.

DiapDealer · 01-03-2013, 04:18 PM

I just started completely over. Installed normally from the Play Store, moved the apk from /data/app to /system/app, changed the permissions and rebooted. Everything was golden from there. Thanks!

12-09-2012, 05:33 PM	#1
WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 656 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	Show off your KFHD homescreen! Although there are no custom ROMs available for the KFHD, it is possible to run alternative launchers on an UNROOTED KFHD as well as the full meal deal on a ROOTED KFHD. I've been running ADW Launcher EX on my unrooted KFHD with great success. I decided to take the plunge and root it and install GO Launcher EX. I'm interested to see what others are doing to tweak their devices. When posting your screenshots, please include the following information: DEVICE: (KFHD 7"/10", 16GB/32GB, etc.) ROOTED: (yes/no) LAUNCHER: (GO Launcher EX, ADW Launcher, Apex, etc.) WALLPAPER: (name or link to wallpaper being displayed) ADDITIONAL INFO: (anything else noteworthy) To capture a screenshot on your KFHD, simultaneously press the "Power" and "Volume_Up" buttons on your device. Here's mine: DEVICE: KFHD 7", 16GB ROOTED: yes LAUNCHER: GO Launcher EX WALLPAPER: default GO Launcher wallpaper ADDITIONAL INFO: Google Play installed, Google Chrome Attached Thumbnails

12-18-2012, 02:59 PM	#3
WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 656 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	Still tinkering with Go Launcher.... Attached Thumbnails

12-23-2012, 09:00 AM	#7
WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 656 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	I heard about Nova Launcher being smaller and faster than Go Launcher so I gave it a try. Definitely lives up to the claims... Attached Thumbnails

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12-11-2012, 10:48 AM	#2
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Kfhd 16gb Not rooted Adw launcher Whatever the default wallpaper was with that launcher. The only thing additional I added to the screen was One More Clock widget. Outstanding!

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Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	Very nice. I really like Go Launcher's weather widget.

12-21-2012, 01:23 AM	#5
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12-24-2012, 08:22 AM	#8
dickiedave Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: kindle fire hd	Hi will this work on my uk based kfhd as I can't get it to work Any help would be great

01-02-2013, 08:39 PM	#10
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I have a question. I just rooted my Fire HD for the second time (the first time didn't go so well, it was very glitchy). I'm not a fan of the carousel but I do like the direct links to the Amazon VOD, Audible, the Kindle Store etc. above it. How do you access Amazon VOD (the main function I use the Fire for) with the launchers? I really don't want to use a browser for access. TIA

01-03-2013, 03:16 PM	#13
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,356 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Are you guys using any certain version of Nova Launcher? I got the latest from the Play store (v2.0 I think), got it moved to /system/app and installed ok, but after a reboot, Nova immediately crashes every time I try to choose it.

01-03-2013, 04:18 PM	#15
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,356 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I just started completely over. Installed normally from the Play Store, moved the apk from /data/app to /system/app, changed the permissions and rebooted. Everything was golden from there. Thanks!