Re: [ROM] 20 Jan Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire
Noob question: what does it mean to masquerade as s Galaxy Nexus? My Amazon Video Prime account says that my Kindle is not configured to play videos.
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it means your Kindle appears to the market as a Galaxy Tab, meaning that you have the app availability as for the Tab
If already have this rom, then you are rooted which cancels your ability to watch Amazon Prime
You can temp unroot and Amazon Video will work.
Bmcd37 said:
Noob question: what does it mean to masquerade as s Galaxy Nexus? My Amazon Video Prime account says that my Kindle is not configured to play videos.
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The masquerade is a good thing. It lets you see apps on the market that would normally not be viewable, but still work fine on the Kindle Fire.
The issue you are having has really nothing to do with that, and all to do with the fact that you are rooted.
When the Amazon Video app runs (and it basically runs all the time), it looks to see if su is on the device and if it finds it, it will say you can't watch the videos.
You can fix this by using OTA RootKeeper (which you can now see in the Market) and using it to temporarily "un-root". Basically, it moves the su binary to a place that the Amazon Video app doesn't see.
o Get the OTA RootKeeper App https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper and install it.
o Using it, click on the button that says unroot
o Now go to Settings -> Applications -> Running applications and find Amazon Video.
o Click on Force Close
Now you can use the Amazon Video app to watch your videos. After you start Amazon Video and run a video, you can go back and re-Root using OTA Rootkeeper and as long as you don't reboot your device, the Amazon Video will continue work fine as it only looks when it starts.
How should the options be set in OTA root keeper? I have it installed, but not sure which boxes should be checked.
Just press the unroot button... nothing else.
i ve done due with guide in #4 but when i trying buy free movie to check how is working this trick , message are displayed there was an error and your order may not have been processed ... should i try with chcanged proxy settings to us one?
running on 6.2.1 stock rooted
The steps in post #4 kind of assume that you had the ability to play and purchase Amazon Videos before you rooted. It is dealing with the Amazon Video app not allowing you to play content you already have available to you via your Amazon account.
You are talking about getting content for your Amazon Account.
Not being outside of the US, I'm not in that position, but I've read that in order to purchase content outside of the US you need to use a US credit card on your one click purchase options for your Amazon Account.
I'm sure that others outside the US that have done this can chime in.
It definitely rejects a non US credit card but I am not sure if there is a way around this. Not trying to steal anything, just want to buy it. Too bad they don't accept Paypal.
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krelvinaz said:
Just press the unroot button... nothing else.
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After downloading, in 'settings there are 4 boxes,
device rooted which has a check mark
Root permission granted -- unchecked
File system supports root protection -- checked
Protected SU copy available --unchecked.
Is this the way it should be?
My fire is rooted and running MIUI.
Thanks in advance.
bbc0 said:
My fire is rooted and running MIUI.
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You are in the wrong thread if you are using MIUI... This is a thread about Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM
Is this the way it should be?
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don't know if it works with MIUI at all.
OTA Rootkeeper should look like:
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Sorry. Does OTA Rootkeeper only work with Modaco? I thought it was a pretty general app.
Thanks everyone
I downloaded OTA Rootkeeper, set it up, unrooted and the Amazon Prime Videos started flowing!
OTA Rootkeeper is just what I needed.
OTA Rootkeeper is ROM independent
I just happen to be using MaDaCo GR6 for my Kindle Fire. It's been a breeze getting my Kindle rooted and taking advantage of the Android Universe.
bbc0 said:
Sorry. Does OTA Rootkeeper only work with Modaco? I thought it was a pretty general app.
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No, it works with a lot of roms and devices. However, whether it will work to allow you to use Amazon Video when using the MIUI rom, you would need to check with a MIUI thread which is why I said that. They would be able to give you a more accurate idea if you can do that with that rom. I've never tried MIUI.
I know that on some roms, Amazon Videos won't work regardless of what you do to view paid and account accessible videos.
As for OTA Rootkeeper, Even on the Kindle Fire, it doesn't work the same as it does on other devices where in some cases, it can actually prevent an OTA update from removing root (hence the name). That part of it doesn't work on the Kindle Fire since the OTA updates wipe the /system directory completely when they update.
With the stock roms and roms which uses stock like setups, OTA Rootkeeper works good for hiding being rooted by the Amazon Video app.
good explanation. Thanks.
how does the masquerade work. I registered my kindle to the app market after installing gr6 but it still shows up as a kindle... where do i go to change that?
thanks
theannihilator said:
how does the masquerade work. I registered my kindle to the app market after installing gr6 but it still shows up as a kindle... where do i go to change that?
thanks
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How do you know that it's showing up as a Kindle? I know it's probably a dumb question, but where do you look to see what the Market sees your device as?
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Bmcd37 said:
How do you know that it's showing up as a Kindle? I know it's probably a dumb question, but where do you look to see what the Market sees your device as?
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market.android.com
login
market account
settings
but i already found my answer. i did a market search for tesla led (device specific led program apparently) it showed up with the gr6 rom but not with cm7/9 and stock roms.
but honestly I prefer GR6 to cm7/9. I like cm9 better than cm7 due to the fact cm9 is closer to vanilla than cm7 but it would be better if it had galaxy tab mask on the android market
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I almost jumped out of my skin, when I discovered that DirecTV finally put out an android app for GenieGO. "But, was put back into my skin quickly."
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My S4 and S3 both have been rooted, I guess that is the reason why I get this message.
Does anybody know of a quick workaround of this problem?
I and I am sure many others will thank your inputs.
-Marc
P.S. Click here for app in Google Play Store
Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?
Could always decompile and remove the check from the code, but that is kinda hardcore, would need to find a smali badass to do it.
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scott14719 said:
Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?
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Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.
mg170 said:
Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.
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Just a thought, but if you can get the phone back to saying "official" without the padlock maybe it will work. There are a bunch of threads about regaining official status floating around the forums. Some methods work for some and other methods work for others. It might be worth trying though.
Most importantly: did you grant this application root rights? I once had an authenticator for an online game that asked for root rights. If granted, it complained about the risks of using the authenticator on a rooted system. It was interesting.
Now, otherwise I can't see how DirecTV is checking your device to see if it's been compromised, or "security-tampered" ... Unless it has rights to check that "device status - custom" that the others here are referring to?
If that's the case, it should be easy enough to get rid of the "custom" status by using SuperSU instead of SuperUser. It involves downloading/installing SuperSU, updating it and the SU binary, and then uninstalling SuperUser (the app that comes with Motochopper). A reboot or two is usually necessary.
If you've uninstalled bloatware or installed a custom kernel or rom, you're pretty much stuck with "custom" until we find another way around this.
Same issue here
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.
Most of these apps won't run on a rooted device as they are security risks as far as they are concered
Wayne Tech Nexus
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Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.
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As mentioned, it is most likely either directly checking for known superuser apks or binaries or it is checking the "status" to determine if root has been achieved. If it is only checking for "status", then maintaining an "official" status should be enough to get it to run. If it actually checks for root, then the APK will need modifying to remove the check or return a reverse false positive or root will need to be removed.
Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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...and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.
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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Cool man, thanks!
ProfLonghair said:
Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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This worked perfectly on my note 10.1. Pure geek power
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I have a rooted transformer and it doesnt even show up in the market. Ive tried the hide my root app, but it still isnt there. Any suggestions? Even if i find a link to the app in tne store, when i try to install it says app cannot be found.
I know the forum isnt specifically for my device but the problem seems the same.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?
dmunjal said:
Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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I've tried the Chrome extension. It no longer works. I sent you a PM if you want to send it privately.
zelendel said:
Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.
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It's a free app, you just need to have a DirecTV account to use it.
Can't find any info on it, I was root and supposedly disable the OTA. Still have play store but my Kindle now shows 7.4.9
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Tuckycv said:
Can't find any info on it, I was root and supposedly disable the OTA. Still have play store but my Kindle now shows 7.4.9
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Wait. Is your device Tate? If yes,then an update blew through your OTA block. Sorry.
I don't understand Tate.
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Tuckycv said:
I don't understand Tate.
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"Tate" is the code name used for the KFHD 7".
So Amazon is still giving us updates, even with a new generation of devices. Can you get a screenshot? And is root possible?
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Tuckycv said:
Can't find any info on it, I was root and supposedly disable the OTA. Still have play store but my Kindle now shows 7.4.9
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Can your provide the full version number for 7.4.9 (It can be found in Settings)?
This is an example: 7.4.8_D025_4849020
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Full version is 7.4.9_user_495192sorry the delay, it is my kids tablet.
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As for root I haven't try any root app yet, but I still have Google play and the amity to install apps from it.
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Tuckycv said:
Can't find any info on it, I was root and supposedly disable the OTA. Still have play store but my Kindle now shows 7.4.9
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I was shocked when I picked up my Kindle and saw that I had an advertisement on my lockscreen, and then I opened it up and saw the default Kindle homescreen instead of my Apex homescreen. My play store would not open, but I dug through the desktop on my laptop and found the tool I used before to root, "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33". The root worked, I reinstalled Play store, once I logged back in it is now working again. I too had supposedly blocked OTA push-updates, would love if someone could find a working way to do so on this new update. More than a nuisance than anything, having to fix all the stuff the update broke.
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I was shocked when I picked up my Kindle and saw that I had an advertisement on my lockscreen, and then I opened it up and saw the default Kindle homescreen instead of my Apex homescreen. My play store would not open, but I dug through the desktop on my laptop and found the tool I used before to root, "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33". The root worked, I reinstalled Play store, once I logged back in it is now working again. I too had supposedly blocked OTA push-updates, would love if someone could find a working way to do so on this new update. More than a nuisance than anything, having to fix all the stuff the update broke.
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Not sure if Amazon has added any extra ways to push a OTA update in later versions but the best method I'm using to this day is blacklisting Amazon Device Client Platform (ADCP) from WiFi by using Android Firewall, still on Fire OS 7.2.3, I also renamed otacert.zip to otacert.bak (system/etc/security), not sure if that is successful but can't harm as a extra defense.
Amazon Device Client Platform (ADCP) has a lot of OTA entries so is the main service.
I'm also wondering if you could edit the build.prop to fool Amazon into think your running a higher update, but as I've already blocked it I've never really needed to test it.
So after this update, we have to reinstall root, playstore and app, and everything work as before?
I received the update without any warning. But the play store still working and every app from it. Root I haven't try it as I don't really use any root app. The Kindle is my kids tablet.
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Not sure if Amazon has added any extra ways to push a OTA update in later versions but the best method I'm using to this day is blacklisting Amazon Device Client Platform (ADCP) from WiFi by using Android Firewall, still on Fire OS 7.2.3, I also renamed otacert.zip to otacert.bak (system/etc/security), not sure if that is successful but can't harm as a extra defense.
Amazon Device Client Platform (ADCP) has a lot of OTA entries so is the main service.
I'm also wondering if you could edit the build.prop to fool Amazon into think your running a higher update, but as I've already blocked it I've never really needed to test it.
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don't put faith in otacert.bak, I did that on 7.4.8 and still got pushed to 7.4.9.
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So after this update, we have to reinstall root, playstore and app, and everything work as before?
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Yeah, I still rooted no problem and everything works as it did before.
Tuckycv said:
I received the update without any warning. But the play store still working and every app from it. Root I haven't try it as I don't really use any root app. The Kindle is my kids tablet.
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Yeah, I still rooted no problem and everything works as it did before.
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Thanks! At the moment I still have 7.4.8
First of all I rooted to haven't autodownload, because I share limited 3g connection between phone, pc and kindle
May I ask if you had android debugging enabled when you received update ?
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I didn't have debugging enable at the time. The kindle was set to reject OTA, it even had the OTAcert rename. NO biggies, just really wondering why I can't find any info on this update.
Just updated to 7.4.9_user_4952330 still no info about it anywhere.
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Am I the only one who cannot re-root after updating to 7.4.9?
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Am I the only one who cannot re-root after updating to 7.4.9?
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I got the update and kept getting the error message the Play services have stopped. I factory reset, re-rooted and my Kindle was totally jacked up. All of the pictures and labels were gone, and it was NOT rooted. So I factory reset again and not sure where to go from here...lost my access to Play Store and all the associated apps. Can't re-root either.
I am running Kinology right now, I'm on 7.2.3. Any chance Amazon can somehow push the update to my device? I didn't even know there was such an update, I haven't messed with my Kindle since February. Anybody knows what's different in the latest version too?
What was the point in blocking the root exploit this late in the game... That kinda just makes them look like sore losers... Well at least we can downgrade with a fastboot cable, I don't suppose "adb reboot bootloader" works without root access?
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I'm seeing multiple references to rooted sticks, but no guides.
I'm guessing those that have done it are coming from the FireTV original.
Who has successfully rooted the FireTV Stick?
What Firmware was device successfully rooted with?
Can Android OS be changed to a different ROM?
I have 2 that I got on the $19 promotion and don't want to plug them in if there is a chance I can root first.
cre8er said:
I'm seeing multiple references to rooted sticks, but no guides.
I'm guessing those that have done it are coming from the FireTV original.
Who has successfully rooted the FireTV Stick?
What Firmware was device successfully rooted with?
Can Android OS be changed to a different ROM?
I have 2 that I got on the $19 promotion and don't want to plug them in if there is a chance I can root first.
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Nobody. The firetv stick cannot be rooted currently on any firmware. Standard fire tv's could be rooted as of 1 or two firmware revisions ago.
Edit - looks like there might be a potential hardware root referenced here:
http://www.gtvhacker.com/index.php/Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick
They had something similar posted for the original fire tv but noone has been able to reproduce it to my knowledge.
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Nobody. The firetv stick cannot be rooted currently on any firmware. Standard fire tv's could be rooted as of 1 or two firmware revisions ago.
Edit - looks like there might be a potential hardware root referenced here:
http://www.gtvhacker.com/index.php/Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick
They had something similar posted for the original fire tv but noone has been able to reproduce it to my knowledge.
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Someone should OUT those gtvhacker guys, they are always "first" with these sorts of "news" items , but often its made up and they cant even give directions to reproduce.
Connecting it to computer is straight forward however I am did not get the whole thing is happening after.
It's a hardware hack, can't flash unless you feel comfortable soldering to points on the board.
http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stick-rooted-via-hardware-soldering-method/
Hard to imagine this thing isn't rootable. There is a section in the FireStick settings that allow you to enter ADB commands.
S5 tap'n
So I guess, using Kingoroot also won't root this device?
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So I guess, using Kingoroot also won't root this device?
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You "guess" correctly
I used the fire tv guide and rooted my Fire stick just fine. I have kodi on it as we speak. You dont plug it into the computer. You plug it into the tv and get the IP address and install everything via wifi
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I used the fire tv guide and rooted my Fire stick just fine. I have kodi on it as we speak. You dont plug it into the computer. You plug it into the tv and get the IP address and install everything via wifi
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You don't need root to install Kodi. How do you know you are rooted?
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I used the fire tv guide and rooted my Fire stick just fine. I have kodi on it as we speak. You dont plug it into the computer. You plug it into the tv and get the IP address and install everything via wifi
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Say again? Which guide?
Although ADB is often used for rooting other devices it does not mean there is root on the stick. The KODI installation guides refer to "ADB sideloading" and this has nothing to do with root. I assume this is a missunderstanding by Desertio.
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You don't need root to install Kodi. How do you know you are rooted?
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Pretty sure he doesn't understand the difference
I do understand the difference however I did misspeak. I apologize. I was taking about fire TV whilst posting about the stick. Again. I apologize
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No More Rooting Amazon Fire's for now.
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Say again? Which guide?
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New Fire TV 51.1.6.2 & Fire TV Stick 54.1.2.2 software updates released (Root Blocked as of August 2015).
I have rooted many many units. I can't figure out these new units yet though. It's like the Apple TV 3 all over again. Crap !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505
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cre8er said:
I'm seeing multiple references to rooted sticks, but no guides.
I'm guessing those that have done it are coming from the FireTV original.
Who has successfully rooted the FireTV Stick?
What Firmware was device successfully rooted with?
Can Android OS be changed to a different ROM?
I have 2 that I got on the $19 promotion and don't want to plug them in if there is a chance I can root first.
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Thx for your thread. Sadly pirates take your thread for its own topics
I wanna go back to your first post.
For about 3 weeks I hardware-root the EMMC of a FireTV-Stick.
Difficult but possible I root succesfull the stock firmware: 54.1.1.0_user_110031420
My sources for the solder points where gtv-hacker or now known as exploiteers:
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From here.
Two importand facts, I dont know before:
You dont have to connect the stick with usb-power to get access to the nand!
The ground (gnd) solder point should go from the marked-gnd-point to the hdmi/usb shield to the gnd-point on your board. 1 hole wire is good.
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Here is Video, when fully-connected:
And the console when conected: (command: mount | under lubuntu 14 | all the sda's are from the stick)
All as gallery. (THX imgur!)
What I would like to find out with your help, before I root the next device or somebody, would be to find out what is the newest hardware-rootable stock firmware from amazon, where I should update, before making a hardware-root.
Because at the moment there is no pre-Rooted rom's like, like builded from rbox or realbbb for the Fire-TV-Box-1. Also there is no unlocked-bootloader or custom recovery.
I like the hardware from the stick for that prices! And the software is getting better and better.
Sadly I had some problems with rbox x-posed modules, see here. (Got muted kodi, when enabled)
So theese are my informations about rooing an fire tv stick.
Greetings by I_did_it_just_tmrrow
can we load on a new fire tv stick one or two revision ago to root it?
Thanks
Tungsten c said:
can we load on a new fire tv stick one or two revision ago to root it?
Thanks
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1. Downgrades are not possible
2. There was never a software-rootable stock fw from amazon for the stick
Just look here in the future.
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jpeg42 said:
You don't need root to install Kodi. How do you know you are rooted?
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That made me chuckle Kodi can be installed on any android update as long as you allow unknown sources
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Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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Thanks for the discovery! I'm sure it'll save a ton of people the hassle of having to downgrade and upgrade to get onto 4.5.2.
This likely also means that it'll work on the Fire HD 6 and 7.
FotixChiang said:
Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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Generic nature of this pup suggest it should also work with 4.5.4 unless Amazon has taken explicit steps to block. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. There is not a lot of western buzz around Kingroot and other mainstream boards haven't pumped it (yet). Certainly one to watch.
Davey126 said:
Generic nature of this pup suggest it should also work with 4.5.4 unless Amazon has taken explicit steps to block. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. There is not a lot of western buzz around Kingroot and other mainstream boards haven't pumped it (yet). Certainly one to watch.
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So I suggest using it only for root. then remove KingUser and install SuperSU.
Some guys will test it tonight. and you can wait for good news.
FotixChiang said:
Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
dk1keith said:
How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
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Wrong forum. Try here: forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv
dk1keith said:
How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
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sorry. i dont have fire tv , so i cannot test it.
and i checked the web, but did not find any info about rooting fire TV on its official page.
支持国产
居然是国产的，吓到我了，支持国产，啪啪啪~
Got my Fire 4.5.3 King Rooted, now what?
Can I adb install a gapps package? Which one? What about a custom recovery? A Rom?
I would not recommend adb install. The steps once rooted would be the same as with 3rd gen devices. Adb install is more risky.
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wallywallywally said:
Can I adb install a gapps package? Which one? What about a custom recovery? A Rom?
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Congrats! No custom recovery on 4.x as bootloader remains locked. Keep in mind stock recovery is next to useless...careful what you do with root.
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
barnacker said:
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
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Why are you not able to install supersu? Errors, messages? Also, how are you confirming root access (other than kingroot saying so)?
Will this work on fOS 4.5.3 on Saturn?? I'm asking because I can't do chinese xD and I do not want to install more bloatware
XxD34THxX said:
Will this work on fOS 4.5.3 on Saturn?? I'm asking because I can't do chinese xD and I do not want to install more bloatware
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Wouldn't hurt to try.
If anything, you can just install it.
It rebooted the device at ~20% then my gut took a downward turn... Uninstalled the app.. My experience is that whenever my gut warns me, go with it. Rarely wrong...
barnacker said:
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
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I recommend you the tutorial of firephone to get supersu installed.
Can someone confirm if it is supposed to reboot?
XxD34THxX said:
Can someone confirm if it is supposed to reboot?
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You can check troubleshooting section part 4 from tutorial posted in post #17 and see if it fits your device, where OP stated something about unexpected rebooting while rooting device with simcard from specific operator with kingsroot...
Damn, looks like it won't work on Saturn... Still get a reboot after a reset
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The 6th Gen HD8 is very similar to the 5th gen HD8.
Most of the directions (rooting, restoring...) will be the same
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Is there a tutorial on rooting and custom ROMS for the Fire HD 8 2016?
Jackie78 said:
Is there a tutorial on rooting and custom ROMS for the Fire HD 8 2016?
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there are no custom roms
rooting is unclear, it might be possible with Kingroot , if KingRoot works it may take several attempts
Kingroot thread KingRoot thread
Thanks, why is the situation so unclear, is the device to new? When would you expect that more details become clear on how to root the latest Fire HD from 2016?
Jackie78 said:
Thanks, why is the situation so unclear, is the device to new? When would you expect that more details become clear on how to root the latest Fire HD from 2016?
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Hasn't been many reports about rooting the 2016 model yet.
I've seen most people replying that it can't be rooted, but a couple that they could root
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If Kingroot does work it could take up to 6 attempts before successful
and Kingroot is updated fairly often, once a month or so
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Is there any danger using Kingroot, i.e. bricking the device?
Jackie78 said:
Is there any danger using Kingroot, i.e. bricking the device?
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Very little risk of bricking with kingroot
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Thank you very much, just one more question: Without root, is it able to install the Google play store, and which APKs do I need in which order?
Jackie78 said:
Thank you very much, just one more question: Without root, is it able to install the Google play store, and which APKs do I need in which order?
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root isn't necessary for google framework and play store
the Supertool can be used or manually with adb or just a file manager
only four apps are needed
see the Index
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/index-amazon-fire-hd-8-hd-10-5th-gen-t3214218
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I received my Fire HD 8 a few weeks ago, installed Google Play Store and Google Play Services from day 1, and it's been running smoothly since then.
Yesterday, I installed a system monitoring app and found out I constantly have system_server process running, with 30% CPU usage on average.
Does anybody have an idea of what this system_server process is, and why it uses so much CPU?
2016 Fire HD 8
Hey everyone this is my first time posting and this is my first Android device, well second if you count the short time I had a Note7 lol.
I have the Google play store installed and working but I am trying to connect my playstation 4 controller but its not working. It connects and is shown under bluetooth devices but no functionality. Just trying to play PS4 remote play on it. The remote play works with the on screen controlls but they are terrible. Any help would be great as I am trying to pull away from the Apple products. Thank you everyone!
I ran the install-play-store bat, and the play store seemed to install ok on my hd8/6th gen. However, the removal of lock screen ads didn't work.... or at least not yet. Upon reboot, it initially showed a Google background/wallpaper (pic of some mountain or something) but then the amazon ad quickly appeared over it. Maybe this will kick in after some time and a few reboots...?
seenhear said:
I ran the install-play-store bat, and the play store seemed to install ok on my hd8/6th gen. However, the removal of lock screen ads didn't work.... or at least not yet. Upon reboot, it initially showed a Google background/wallpaper (pic of some mountain or something) but then the amazon ad quickly appeared over it. Maybe this will kick in after some time and a few reboots...?
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I have the same problem. Installed google apps successfully. But could not get rid of the lock screen ads.
I wonder can I get google now luncher without rooting(Since at the moment we can not root). Of course, the best option is cyanogen mod but I think we gotta wait for it.
Seer-dar said:
I have the same problem. Installed google apps successfully. But could not get rid of the lock screen ads.
I wonder can I get google now luncher without rooting(Since at the moment we can not root). Of course, the best option is cyanogen mod but I think we gotta wait for it.
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removal of lock screen Ads requires root
stock launcher should be replaceable see
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
Awesome! Thank you again!
Just brought this device today, set it up and everything was working fine. Now that I installed this update, it only boots into recovery. I'm not an android noob, but I don't want to mess up this device just in case I take it back tomorrow. Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
sd_shadow said:
removal of lock screen Ads requires root
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I didn't need root, the following worked on my Fire HD 8 6th generation (2016):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/removing-lock-screen-ads-root-t3218946