[ROM-AOSP] Stock Jelly Bean 4.2.2_r1 for the Kindle Fire [02-12 4.2.2_r1]

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JerickaRose

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Thanks so much, you are truly a delight.

Thankfully there are step-by-step videos still up on YouTube. I'm going to try those.

Somehow broke KFU on my own computer. Trying to not mess it up on my brother's right now. >_<
 

dbfuture2000

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I would like to update my Kindle Fire to this ROM but for whatever reason I can not download it. Please help! TIA

jb-kfire-trio-screenshot.png

AOSP JELLY BEAN 4.2.2_r1

Also included are some optimizations by Texas Instruments and the result is a BLAZING OS running on what is now considered an out-dated memory model (512MB RAM).
Most OMAP 512MB devices are not supported by their OEM vendors past Gingerbread (LG may be an upcoming exception).

This ROM represents exactly what is being pushed to Nexus 10/7 owners. Now you can join in the fun too!

WHAT'S NEW IN ANDROID 4.2
See for yourself: http://www.android.com/whatsnew/
(Note that we don't have a camera or NFC so some of these are obviously not going to work for us)

[2013/02/12] Download 4.2.2_r1 ROM here
md5sum: f4cc5efb6de779da93670fb48a794d64

PLUS YOU WILL NEED TO FLASH GAPPS AFTER
Jelly Bean 4.2 Gapps here (CM10.1)
(use top row CM10.1 link for 12/12)

WHAT WORKS
(Basically, most items I tested work, except I couldn't get the new swype-style input going on the keyboard)
  • [02/12] AOSP 4.2.2_r1
  • [01/22] Updated with new 3.0.50 kernel including better battery life
  • [01/22] Newest PVR/Imgtec graphics binaries
  • [01/22] Update wifi firmware to R5.SP3.06
  • [12/18] Fixed battery deep sleep
  • [12/18] Added multi-user login fix mentioned by NotShorty found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2018146
  • Hardware Acceleration (hwcomposer)
  • HD Codecs (YouTube/Netflix)
  • Small amount of OTG (some devices w/ powered hub supported)
  • Sound, but no microphone

NOT WORKING
  • Bootanimation needs a display bugfix
  • Need to enable the swype-style 4.2 keyboard
  • I'll check out photo sync options
  • Looking into USB camera support (will probably be more useful when the 3.4 kernel is ready)

REQUIREMENTS
  1. Should be running FireFireFire Bootloader 1.4a found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1632375
  2. Have a custom recovery installed, such as TWRP 2.2.x.x+ or Cannibal Open Touch: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2025793
  3. Easy method for both -> Use Smirkit: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1500935

INSTALLATION
RECOMMEND FULL WIPE UNLESS UPDATING A 4.2 ROM Use Titanium Backup to restore apps.
  1. Download the ZIP
  2. Grab the GAPPS (12/12 from goo.im/gapps)
  3. Reboot into recovery
  4. Make your backup (You do make a backup right?)
  5. Wipe Data/Cache)
  6. Flash both the ROM and the gapps .zip files
  7. Reboot and Enjoy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Q: Does this include the new 3.4 kernel? A: No, it's not ready yet.
  • Q: Where's the "Developer" settings menu? A: Go into Settings -> About tablet, and tap the "Build number" box about 7 times. That enables it.

BUILDING THIS ROM
[ It's a rough build. Probably not going to update the public manifest ]

Enjoy
 

wolfdog_1987

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OK, here's all the stuff I used:

ADB Setup: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98nnjccoefzMk1FdEVNQ2R2blk

Moda Custom Rom: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98nnjccoefzUlhub2owWl9zeHM

Gapps: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98nnjccoefzZmtPakFqQkptX2M

Kindle Fire Utility: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98nnjccoefzaTE3N2ItUmJJbTA

Jelly Bean image: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98nnjccoefzZmRCXzdLak1tUU0

TWRP: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98nnjccoefzUF9OMXpvSUc2NW8

Buggered if I can remember how it all went together, but this is all the stuff in my "Kindle Fire" folder that I used and saved. Hope it helps someone!

Thank you for posting this dude, after hours of searching i finally found one that works. The first link i followed was called "[Root][TWRP][COTR][BOOTLOADERS]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 (4/5/13) [1st Gen Only!]" and all but one of the links ended up being a very virus ridden download, ended up spending several hours cleaning up the fallout from that. Thank you again, working great on mine!
 

KayakDancer

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OK, here's all the stuff I used:
...
Buggered if I can remember how it all went together, but this is all the stuff in my "Kindle Fire" folder that I used and saved. Hope it helps someone!

Thanks you so much for posting this and keeping these links active this long. I spent half the day getting my KF 1 ready to flash only to spend more hours searching for active links to the 4.2.2 ROM and GApps that I needed. I was finally able to finish my project of running Headunit Reloaded on my long dormant Kindle Fire Gen 1. :)
 

compjan

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He is STILL keeping these files alive.

You MUST request access. He granted me access to the ROM in a few hours.

THANK YOU !! I used a 4.2.2 on the 1st gen years ago. It finally died from one drop too many.

I got TWO of these tablets off of EBAY, delivered, for under $25.00 total. 2 fires, looked NEW, delivered.

Please keep these alive or ask XDA to host them. Better yet, ask them AND keep yours up !!
 
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    jb-kfire-trio-screenshot.png

    AOSP JELLY BEAN 4.2.2_r1

    Also included are some optimizations by Texas Instruments and the result is a BLAZING OS running on what is now considered an out-dated memory model (512MB RAM).
    Most OMAP 512MB devices are not supported by their OEM vendors past Gingerbread (LG may be an upcoming exception).

    This ROM represents exactly what is being pushed to Nexus 10/7 owners. Now you can join in the fun too!

    WHAT'S NEW IN ANDROID 4.2
    See for yourself: http://www.android.com/whatsnew/
    (Note that we don't have a camera or NFC so some of these are obviously not going to work for us)

    [2013/02/12] Download 4.2.2_r1 ROM here
    md5sum: f4cc5efb6de779da93670fb48a794d64

    PLUS YOU WILL NEED TO FLASH GAPPS AFTER
    Jelly Bean 4.2 Gapps here (CM10.1)
    (use top row CM10.1 link for 12/12)

    WHAT WORKS
    (Basically, most items I tested work, except I couldn't get the new swype-style input going on the keyboard)
    • [02/12] AOSP 4.2.2_r1
    • [01/22] Updated with new 3.0.50 kernel including better battery life
    • [01/22] Newest PVR/Imgtec graphics binaries
    • [01/22] Update wifi firmware to R5.SP3.06
    • [12/18] Fixed battery deep sleep
    • [12/18] Added multi-user login fix mentioned by NotShorty found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2018146
    • Hardware Acceleration (hwcomposer)
    • HD Codecs (YouTube/Netflix)
    • Small amount of OTG (some devices w/ powered hub supported)
    • Sound, but no microphone

    NOT WORKING
    • Bootanimation needs a display bugfix
    • Need to enable the swype-style 4.2 keyboard
    • I'll check out photo sync options
    • Looking into USB camera support (will probably be more useful when the 3.4 kernel is ready)

    REQUIREMENTS
    1. Should be running FireFireFire Bootloader 1.4a found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1632375
    2. Have a custom recovery installed, such as TWRP 2.2.x.x+ or Cannibal Open Touch: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2025793
    3. Easy method for both -> Use Smirkit: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1500935

    INSTALLATION
    RECOMMEND FULL WIPE UNLESS UPDATING A 4.2 ROM Use Titanium Backup to restore apps.
    1. Download the ZIP
    2. Grab the GAPPS (12/12 from goo.im/gapps)
    3. Reboot into recovery
    4. Make your backup (You do make a backup right?)
    5. Wipe Data/Cache)
    6. Flash both the ROM and the gapps .zip files
    7. Reboot and Enjoy

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    • Q: Does this include the new 3.4 kernel? A: No, it's not ready yet.
    • Q: Where's the "Developer" settings menu? A: Go into Settings -> About tablet, and tap the "Build number" box about 7 times. That enables it.

    BUILDING THIS ROM
    [ It's a rough build. Probably not going to update the public manifest ]

    Enjoy
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    OP Updated for 12/18 deep sleep fix build.

    http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/otter/aosp/jb-4.2-kfire-hashcode-12-18.zip
    md5sum: 09b6d4feea0f6019969731ae46e9e6ab
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    I think optimizing the code should be a high priority.

    Seems with very rom release, people typically add more in. As a Kindle Fire only has 512 mb for ram, adding more in isn't exactly the best of ideals. Rather I think its better to keep this as minimal as possible (pure android os) & add only anything that which may improve the memory requirements (kernel update for example).

    This is exactly what im doing with the 3.4 kernel. Not just a kernel update but a complete overhaul of most of the drivers.

    Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk 2
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    I'm testing a new fix for the deep_sleep issues. If it's working correctly, I'll update this build.
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    Couple of notes:
    1. I'm seeing memory GC issues which look to be causing sleep issues. Investigating.
    2. The "About" screen shows 4.2 but it's actually 4.2.1 because we don't have the missing month bug.
    3. I need to research the missing multi-profiles issue.
    4. I'll check out photo sync options
    5. I'm also looking into USB camera support (will probably be more useful when the 3.4 kernel is ready)