[ROM] [unlocked] [douglas,giza] [OTAs] Lineage-14.1 [26 JUL 2021]

[ceyo14]

wow, did not expect an actively developed rom for this device, so glad I checked. Thanks for your work on this device.

Is there a priority on the known issues?, like the order, out of curiosity.

 

[Rortiz2]

wow, did not expect an actively developed rom for this device, so glad I checked. Thanks for your work on this device.

Is there a priority on the known issues?, like the order, out of curiosity.

Yes, I'm currently working on fixing the chrome bug and the big battery drains.

 

[federico72]

I replaced the usb port of my tablet, flashed the new version and tested the mic with the Alexa app: is working fine. Thanks for the fix!
The only thing I miss is the ability to invoke the app when the screen is off like I had on the original rom but I suppose I cant have all.
Since the tablet is used as a media player and in the same room I now have a little amazon flex I'm fine!

 

[koop1955]

The new build is working magic in terms of general snappyiness amd battery time comepared to the previous build. However it seems to drop wifi randomly veey often. Any thoughts?

Not doing that for me. Been rock solid. One thing that you might try is Forgetting the connection, and setting it up as new.

 

[bluedisc]

Is there reason why I can't install netflix app?

 

[FreakyyLike]

Is there reason why I can't install netflix app?

Your Google PlayStore istn't certified. Because of this Netflix an some other Apps wont show up in the Playstore.
You can bypass this with Magisk.

1. Deinstall Netflix/clear Data&Cache Playstore
2. You download Magisk23.apk and rename it to Magisk23.zip, flash it via TWRP Recovery
3. After Reboot, Launch Magisk und install the App, enable "Magisk Hide" in Options
4. Install MagiskHideProps directly through Magisk search or ZIP, reboot
5. Install Termux
6. Type "su" and grant root , then "props" > "1" > "f" > "7" > "15" > "3"
7. Reboot, clear Cache/Data Playstore and login again. Device should be now certified.

Now your Tablet has the Fingerprint of the Google Pixel XL, of course you can pick any Phone. But this is my personal Favorite


Or you just install the APK manually.

PS: A little "Like" would be nice if I could help you!

 

[bluedisc]

Your Google PlayStore istn't certified. Because of this Netflix an some other Apps wont show up in the Playstore.
You can bypass this with Magisk.

1. Deinstall Netflix/clear Data&Cache Playstore
2. You download Magisk23.apk and rename it to Magisk23.zip, flash it via TWRP Recovery
3. After Reboot, Launch Magisk und install the App, enable "Magisk Hide" in Options
4. Install MagiskHideProps directly through Magisk search or ZIP, reboot
5. Install Termux
6. Type "su" and grant root , then "props" > "1" > "f" > "7" > "15" > "3"
7. Reboot, clear Cache/Data Playstore and login again. Device should be now certified.

Now your Tablet has the Fingerprint of the Google Pixel XL, of course you can pick any Phone. But this is my personal Favorite

Or you just install the APK manually.

Hope I could help!

Thanks I'll try this

 

[gqbigpaps]

Not doing that for me. Been rock solid. One thing that you might try is Forgetting the connection, and setting it up as new.

Will try thanks!

 

[SamDungUser]

Roritz2, the performance tweaks to the kernel you made are great but what would make it better is if you increase the ZRAM File size preferably a size like maybe one or two gigabytes of ZRAM.

 

[robonxt]

EDIT: IT WORKS AHHHH! THANK YOU!


ORIGINAL: Currently installing on my giza tablet. Thank you so much for bringing this old device back to life!

I've been following the Fire HD 8 2016 dev threads for years, but stopped after we got root in 2019. Then suddenly I got a email from xda saying about ROMs getting developed for the older 2016 and 2017 models. Immediately followed the instructions for TWRP (didn't know they got it working as well!) and here's hoping it works!

 

[mihailescue]

It have also split screen option for 10 HD?

 

[Rortiz2]

It have also split screen option for 10 HD?

As the main post states, this ROM it's only compatible with the Amazon Fire HD8 2016/2017 (douglas & giza). If you need help with your Fire HD10 (suez), ask for help in its own thread.

 

[Rortiz2]

Roritz2, the performance tweaks to the kernel you made are great but what would make it better is if you increase the ZRAM File size preferably a size like maybe one or two gigabytes of ZRAM.

The RAM size it's actually set to 512MB (as in karnak). If you want to try to add more ZRAM, edit fstab.mt8163 and tell us your experience If it works well, I'll increase the size.

 

[koop1955]

The RAM size it's actually set to 512MB (as in karnak). If you want to try to add more ZRAM, edit fstab.mt8163 and tell us your experience If it works well, I'll increase the size.

From everything that I have read, the limitation on ZRAM is 50% of the physical RAM. I think that @Rortiz2 has taken it to the limit. And thanks to him for doing that!

 

[bluedisc]

it is me or the tablet feels sluggish when I'm browsing the xda forum on firefox? could it be no hardware acceleration?

 

[SamDungUser]

The RAM size it's actually set to 512MB (as in karnak). If you want to try to add more ZRAM, edit fstab.mt8163 and tell us your experience If it works well, I'll increase the size.

where can I find that?

 

[gqbigpaps]

So I did some more testing with the wifi dropping issue I was having amd it seems to only occur when using 5g wifi. Perhaps its a compatibility issue with my router.

 

[xenonrider]

Has anyone gotten Gmail or Google Calendar to work? Gmail installs, but I can never get past the select email screen. As for Google Calendar - that won't even install from the play store.

 

[koop1955]

Has anyone gotten Gmail or Google Calendar to work? Gmail installs, but I can never get past the select email screen. As for Google Calendar - that won't even install from the play store.

See post #266 above. Try that.

 

[xenonrider]

See post #266 above. Try that.

Thanks a lot. It worked perfectly.