Yes good news for AFTV gen 1 & also AFTV Stick owners, i was just browsing on AFTVNews & guess what i saw.... Well once you recieve the new update to OS5 you can if you like Root it using Kingroot, & also Rbox is working on with porting TWRP custom recovery to a Fire TV 1 that has been rooted by KingRoot. This could be great news to alot of people at the moment with these devices.
Read more here -
http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-os-5-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-1-and-fire-tv-stick-can-be-rooted/
Yay!
Thx - rbox.
Just rooted my stick, here's how it went for me.
Unblocked update servers in router and updated to 5.0.5.
Used ES Explorer to install Kingroot 4.1 and ran it.
Took about 10 minutes - The screen kept blacking out for me and had to keep tapping the remote to turn it back on (probably my timeout settings somewhere).
Initially Kingroot failed.
It rebooted itself and got stuck in a bootloop so left it for ten minutes before pulling the power.
Luckily it hadn't bricked and went back into 'optimizing apps'.
When it finished Kingroot reappeared and said root was successful
Busybox, Titanium and Root explorer installed and had root access.
Set Firestarter to launch on double click and removed Kodi as single click.
Blocked updates and also froze OTAVerifier, OTAUpdates FireTVLauncher and used XBMC Launcher to set Kodi as a true 'Home'.
I'm waiting for the update to roll out to my Gen1 so I can try with Kingroot 4.8 as I can use mouse/keyboard for that one.
Hopefully rbox can perform some magic and put together a pre-rooted ROM for the stick and maybe recovery which would make full debloating/freezing a lot easier
Free RAM dropping to below 10mb caused a lot of issues with Kodi for me so I replaced the Stick with OSMC on a RaspberryPi2 but if we have a way to recover then we should be able to nuke the Amazon crap running and make use of all that free RAM
This is great news. My fire TV still hasn't got the update though.
KingRoot 4.1 worked
KingRoot also worked for me on my FireTV Stick...
I was trying last night with Kingroot 4.8 the latest, but that did not work... it just sat there...
Thank you Dude360 I just followed exactly what you did..
as a side note after 5.0.5 install I had to toggle developer options every time I try to connect with adbFire
I just bought all the stuff to hardware root , boy am I glad I checked the forums...
timcki said:
KingRoot also worked for me on my FireTV Stick...
I was trying last night with Kingroot 4.8 the latest, but that did not work... it just sat there...
Thank you Dude360 I just followed exactly what you did..
as a side note after 5.0.5 install I had to toggle developer options every time I try to connect with adbFire
I just bought all the stuff to hardware root , boy am I glad I checked the forums...
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Where are you downloading Kingroot from? Can you pm me the link please, I'm just waiting for it to update to 5.0.5 then I be rooting too
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Latest Kingroot V4.80 worked fine on FTV1
Latest Kingroot V4.80 worked fine on my first gen Fire TV with 5.0.5 in less than one minute.
No blackouts or reboots.
The trickiest part was to disable USB Debugging to recognize my USB Mouse. :silly:
I plugged my firetv stick in again last night after sitting for a while (hoping for something like this to happen), but it still didn't get 5.0.5 yet. hopefully soon....
and there is a link to 4.1 kingroot on the xda thread for those asking, but as per above I haven't used it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
ImCoKeMaN said:
I plugged my firetv stick in again last night after sitting for a while (hoping for something like this to happen), but it still didn't get 5.0.5 yet. hopefully soon....
and there is a link to 4.1 kingroot on the xda thread for those asking, but as per above I haven't used it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
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I just found the latest one but still waiting on 5.0.5
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deanr1977 said:
I just found the latest one but still waiting on 5.0.5
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to clarify, my point of 4.1 was for firetv stick users that didn't have a Bluetooth mouse. there are a few posts mentioning that doesn't need it, but nobody posted a link so I thought I'd pass it on. It's the attachment in that thread, but that thread does also link 4.80 which is fine if you have a mouse =)
ImCoKeMaN said:
to clarify, my point of 4.1 was for firetv stick users that didn't have a Bluetooth mouse. there are a few posts mentioning that doesn't need it, but nobody posted a link so I thought I'd pass it on. It's the attachment in that thread, but that thread does also link 4.80 which is fine if you have a mouse =)
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Just wondering if you or any other users have tried after root using "super sume pro" to remove king root & purify & replace with chainfires trusty Super SU?
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deanr1977 said:
Just wondering if you or any other users have tried after root using "super sume pro" to remove king root & purify & replace with chainfires trusty Super SU?
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Not yet.
I was more interested in getting root first, anything after that is a bonus
I might give it a shot if rbox isn't able to put anything together in the form of recovery or a pre-rooted ROM but I don't want to risk losing root on the stick.
I had some issues with Kodi being a launcher with XBMC Launcher though so ended up setting Firestarter as 'Home', removing any single click in the settings and adding Kodi as double click.
Freezing FTVLauncher has a massive impact on free RAM, had over 250mb free in Kodi compared to the usual 30mb!
Moved back to the stick while I wait on my OSMC remote for my Pi2 as the FireStick remote over bluetooth on the Pi seems to eat batteries!
On another note, mate tried to root his tonight and had issues with Kingroot 4.1. Just wasn't playing ball. Would get to 100% and say failed but nothing after that. A reboot just booted as normal and Kingroot still said it had failed.
Hes going to try a factory reset tomorrow see where it gets him.
I might have a couple more coming my way to try this on soon as well but don't have access to a bluetooth mouse to try 4.8 on the stick.
deanr1977 said:
Just wondering if you or any other users have tried after root using "super sume pro" to remove king root & purify & replace with chainfires trusty Super SU?
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Yes I used Super sume free to replace KingRoot .
After a reboot my firestick is unusable
boots to boot logo, then to black screen. I can connect to it using adbfire but no picture.
timcki said:
Yes I used Super sume free to replace KingRoot .
After a reboot my firestick is unusable
boots to boot logo, then to black screen. I can connect to it using adbfire but no picture.
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Fingers crossed you get it sorted again mate, I wanted to know be cause some say it works & some say like you said
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I think I will root with this method when the OS5 update turns up? Block updates & then wait for a guide to get rid/replace with super su & maybe add a recovery If that's possible In the future? I'm sure one of the excellent Devs we have in this forum will work it out sometime soon
There is this guide but not sure if it will work or not?
http://androidmtk.com/replace-kinguser-with-supersu
Some say it does & some say it doesn't?
That is the guide I used. It worked then after a reboot now i get the boot logo then a black screen
This is great to see working!
There are two initial goals I have with root, and I wonder if others have progress toward them or can point me to threads I'm missing:
1. Get Google Play Store installed so I can access my premium apps. But guides I see for AFTV (non-Stick) like this require Xposed, which tells me that it's not compatible with this Android version or architecture.
2. De-bloat by disabling Amazon junk that is known safe to remove without bricking the device. I have firestarter, but I don't know if that itself relies on an Amazon app to run since it never actually made itself a Launcher. I usually use Titanium Pro to freeze/thaw system apks, but that would require me to get #1 working first. If that's not possible yet, any other good apps for freezing apps temporarily? Has anyone been cataloging what can and can't be uninstalled?
thanks for any tips.
Roger W said:
This is great to see working!
There are two initial goals I have with root, and I wonder if others have progress toward them or can point me to threads I'm missing:
1. Get Google Play Store installed so I can access my premium apps. But guides I see for AFTV (non-Stick) like this require Xposed, which tells me that it's not compatible with this Android version or architecture.
2. De-bloat by disabling Amazon junk that is known safe to remove without bricking the device. I have firestarter, but I don't know if that itself relies on an Amazon app to run since it never actually made itself a Launcher. I usually use Titanium Pro to freeze/thaw system apks, but that would require me to get #1 working first. If that's not possible yet, any other good apps for freezing apps temporarily? Has anyone been cataloging what can and can't be uninstalled?
thanks for any tips.
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I've heard you can freeze the Fire Tv Launcher & it frees up plenty of ram, I have xposed & google play working on my Fire Tv2 (not my stick) & pretty sure debloating is possible
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deanr1977 said:
I've heard you can freeze the Fire Tv Launcher & it frees up plenty of ram, I have xposed & google play working on my Fire Tv2 (not my stick) & pretty sure debloating is possible
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Thanks. I used ES File Explorer to backup and uninstall "KFTV Launcher". FireStarter still works. I don't think I have any way to check free RAM right now, and the stock Settings app doesn't work now.
It would be great to get Google Play Store and access to my paid apps.
Roger W said:
Thanks. I used ES File Explorer to backup and uninstall "KFTV Launcher". FireStarter still works. I don't think I have any way to check free RAM right now, and the stock Settings app doesn't work now.
It would be great to get Google Play Store and access to my paid apps.
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Google Playstore guide -
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-the-fire-tv-2-running-fire-os-5/
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I'm in need of some help, I'm rooted or so i'm lead to believe, I used wugfresh's method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475 and everything seemed to work as planed but when i try to use TB or rom toobox it tells me I don't have root. I also tried root check and that comes back telling me I don't have proper root access. Can someone show me some love and help me out.
Thanks.
njswift10141980 said:
I'm in need of some help, I'm rooted or so i'm lead to believe, I used wugfresh's method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475 and everything seemed to work as planed but when i try to use TB or rom toobox it tells me I don't have root. I also tried root check and that comes back telling me I don't have proper root access. Can someone show me some love and help me out.
Thanks.
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Install busybox installer from the market and install/update busybox. See if that fixes your issues. Also try installing SuperSu from the market, opening it, and updating su binary when it opens.
Did you run the busybox free app?
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Metallice said:
Install busybox installer from the market and install/update busybox. See if that fixes your issues. Also try installing SuperSu from the market, opening it, and updating su binary when it opens.
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I installed busybox installer and when I try to install/update it says it failed. As for SuperSu, it doesn't give me an option to update the su binary.
ScipioWarrior said:
Did you run the busybox free app?
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I ran busybox free and it says it's unable to verify whether or not certain utilities needed for this app to run are present and functional on my device. This problem could be caused by a device that is not properly rooted or by superuser settings that are misconfigured
njswift10141980 said:
I'm in need of some help, I'm rooted or so i'm lead to believe, I used wugfresh's method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475 and everything seemed to work as planed but when i try to use TB or rom toobox it tells me I don't have root. I also tried root check and that comes back telling me I don't have proper root access. Can someone show me some love and help me out.
Thanks.
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Likely not but thought i'd ask - Did you update to 4.1.1 after initially rooting?
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Did you have the apps that use root before you rooted? I've noticed with some apps (that work with and without root) sometimes dont register that root is installed on your device so perhaps you should try redownloading them from the play store.
animatechnica said:
Likely not but thought i'd ask - Did you update to 4.1.1 after initially rooting?
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Yes, I installed the update after rooting.
jonnyg1097 said:
Did you have the apps that use root before you rooted? I've noticed with some apps (that work with and without root) sometimes dont register that root is installed on your device so perhaps you should try redownloading them from the play store.
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I've had the apps for a while on my droid x but I waited until after I rooted to also install them on the N7. I also tried uninstalling them and reinstalling them but they still don't work.
njswift10141980 said:
Yes, I installed the update after rooting.
I've had the apps for a while on my droid x but I waited until after I rooted to also install them on the N7. I also tried uninstalling them and reinstalling them but they still don't work.
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When you take an update it unroots your device. Re-root it with the tool and you'll be fine.
neilrl79 said:
When you take an update it unroots your device. Re-root it with the tool and you'll be fine.
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He should've used voodoo over the air rootkeeper to back up n save his root. So once you update, you can easily restore rot with one click in that app instead of having to use roottoolkit again.
neilrl79 said:
When you take an update it unroots your device. Re-root it with the tool and you'll be fine.
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I feel like a moron especially since I froze the updater on my droid x, I'll give it a try when I get home from work, is there anything special I should do or will I just have to click the root button?
demandarin said:
He should've used voodoo over the air rootkeeper to back up n save his root. So once you update, you can easily restore rot with one click in that app instead of having to use roottoolkit again.
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I will have to look at this app.
I will report back later.
Just rerooted and it looks like everything is working, thanks everybody
HDX 8.9" - Today - UK - 06:06 BST
Got mine last night around 1am.
HDX 7" here
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Is a changelog available?
Tilgi said:
Is a changelog available?
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All I can see on Amazon is:
"The software update includes general improvements and the following feature enhancements:
Enhance your device's security with encryption
You can now encrypt your accounts, settings, and downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files on your Kindle Fire. To learn more, go to Protect Your Data with Security Settings.
Test your knowledge with Flashcards for Kindle Print Replica textbooks
Create flashcards to help you learn more about key terms and concepts in a textbook. To learn more, go to Reading Enhancements."
Mine is Downloading now.
Should I stop it?
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damianlph said:
Mine is Downloading now.
Should I stop it?
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Only if you want to either keep root or possibly root sooner rather than later.
Nirrik said:
Only if you want to either keep root or possibly root sooner rather than later.
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I got the update. I'm not ahving much luck with 14.3.2.1, so maybe this will have something I can spot more easily. I still think using stream writter with a fudged update may be possible, but I am running into signature issues. Maybe including it as a part of the fwupdate tar archive, but not 100% on that.
At any rate, IF YOU INSTALL SafeStrap on the stock slot & then install safestrap again while in the working rom-slot (i.e., rom-slot 1), the update will reboot into fastboot, then you will reboot (do not wipe device) & the safestrap popup will display. Otherwise the device cannot boot, because the new boot.img CANNOT insytall if you have safestrap installed on rom-slot too. At that point, all you need to do is reflash the 14.3.1.0 COMPLETE firmware bin (Hashcodes stripped zip won't do it) & you are good again. Just keep the supersu zip in sdcard for flashing right away as well.
amazon app store
Not working after update
So I activated my "stock" rom slot because I wanted to try something. I forgot about the auto update, and my kindle updated and now I lost safestrap so I can't get into my other rom slots. Naturally root is gone too. CRAP! My Kindle was running so well with GAPPS too.
Update 06/28/15
NOTICE: I do not own a kindle anymore so I don't know if this still works. I may still be able to upload a more updated version of the apks though, PM and I'll let you know.
Cheers!
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NOTICE: You need to be Rooted
The KFHDX 7"(Thor) and KFHDX 8.9"(Apollo) 13/14.3.2.4 and all previous versions CAN be rooted.
I rooted my KFHDX 7"(Thor) version 13.3.2.3.2 with the toolkit.
This is what I did to get the Playstore working with no error pop-ups.
First:
Download and install these two apps onto your Kindle: "Xposed Framework" and "HDXPosed.apk"
Launch the "Xposed" application
Go to framework and click install
Go to modules and enable HDXPosed
Reboot
Also, If the download link for the HDXPosed module goes down. Here is the module's thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
Then install these apks: https://mega.co.nz/#F!8Q10yAiZ!4GVoGr7FJtXauVI3kvPSMQ
Mirror: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder,.apk
Angel0fDeath said:
This is what I did to get the Playstore working with no error pop-ups.
First:
Then install these apks: https://mega.co.nz/#F!8Q10yAiZ!4GVoGr7FJtXauVI3kvPSMQ
Mirror: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder,.apk
After you install the apks open the Playstore and sign in.
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Confirmed, it works great for me. I have a couple apps that I cannot install from the Play store, but almost everything works just fine. Thanks much!
98HTTR91 said:
Confirmed, it works great for me. I have a couple apps that I cannot install from the Play store, but almost everything works just fine. Thanks much!
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No problem. Glad I could help [emoji41]
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Gr8 :laugh:
HDXposed also disables the OTA (if I m not wrong).
So can I skip the OTA update block from HDX toolkit 0.94 ?
blade22 said:
Gr8 :laugh:
HDXposed also disables the OTA (if I m not wrong).
So can I skip the OTA update block from HDX toolkit 0.94 ?
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It's supposed to but I don't think it does. Some users have reported they were updated.
For Example:
jjrizzelcincy said:
it does not work at all for blocking the update,i have rooted over 25 of these things 7's and 8.9's and just about all of them have been updated,,,,since i dont have them in hand i was not able to try the work around ,,,but as far as it blocking the update it does not!
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I seriously recommend you use the toolkit to block ota updates.
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blade22 said:
Gr8 :laugh:
HDXposed also disables the OTA (if I m not wrong).
So can I skip the OTA update block from HDX toolkit 0.94 ?
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Someone else can confirm ( @Faznx92 ??), but I don't think HDXposed disables OTA anymore. Your best bet will be the block with the toolkit.
Alright :good:
now there is also a very old method of "Kindle Free" for achieving the same result and many users confirmed it also works till now and safe
I literally tried every way possible but none work
I have tried every way possible I saw on Google to install Google Play Store onto my Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 but none work as I keep getting this message I tried Kindlefree didn't work I tried this one didn't work and I tried Android Cowboy's way and it didn't work please help! imgur. com/1CwVwS9.jpg
Angel0fDeath said:
This is what I did to get the Playstore working with no error pop-ups.
First:
Then install these apks: https://mega.co.nz/#F!8Q10yAiZ!4GVoGr7FJtXauVI3kvPSMQ
Mirror: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder,.apk
After you install the apks open the Playstore and sign in.
Also if you want to add a second Google account this is one way I found. (if you know another way please tell me)
1.If you don't have google play music, download and install it.
Once you open it you should be able to see and tap on Add account.
2.If you've already signed in:
Open Google Play Music.
Go to settings.
Tap on Google Account.
Then tap Add account.
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Just tried it out and everything is working good so far!!! Thanks again for the guide and all your help man!
FatAmerica said:
I have tried every way possible I saw on Google to install Google Play Store onto my Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 but none work as I keep getting this message I tried Kindlefree didn't work I tried this one didn't work and I tried Android Cowboy's way and it didn't work please help! imgur. com/1CwVwS9.jpg
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Do you have Xposed framework installed and the HDXPosed module enabled?
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Angel0fDeath said:
Do you have Xposed framework installed and the HDXPosed module enabled?
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Correct I do
FatAmerica said:
Correct I do
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Did you restore your kindle to factory settings AFTER the failed attempts but BEFORE trying this method again? It's possible some of the file you tried before are causing the error now.
icedtrip said:
Someone else can confirm ( @Faznx92 ??), but I don't think HDXposed disables OTA anymore. Your best bet will be the block with the toolkit.
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Right. HDXposed doesn't block ota. There was another app that does but I lost track of it. It is somewhere on the threads.
ZMOT7S said:
Did you restore your kindle to factory settings AFTER the failed attempts but BEFORE trying this method again? It's possible some of the file you tried before are causing the error now.
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Well I heard you can't factory reset after you Rooted otherwise you brick your device as I don't want to Brick it again -_-
The toolkit is an amazing piece of work. When I got my new kindle the other day it came with 14.3.1 so the toolkit got me going in no time and blocked ota. :happy:
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FatAmerica said:
Well I heard you can't factory reset after you Rooted otherwise you brick your device as I don't want to Brick it again -_-
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Did you uninstall previous gapps before trying my steps?
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Angel0fDeath said:
Do you have Xposed framework installed and the HDXPosed module enabled?
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Yes
factory reset
FatAmerica said:
Well I heard you can't factory reset after you Rooted otherwise you brick your device as I don't want to Brick it again -_-
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As far as I know a factory reset on stock firmware with simple root. Will not brick
the device you may lose the superuser app if you did not have it installed two system. But Per my experience you will not brick or lose root. If somebody knows better please chime in .
The only time a factory reset is harmful is if you're already stuck in a boot loop.
Thanks
Worked Awesome for me thanks this is what the HDX was missing:laugh:
Thanks to langainiye htt p://tieba.baidu.com/p/3132106612
New update 13.3.2.4 coming and luckily still rootable.
HDX7 htt ps://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
HDX8.9 htt ps://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
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I just updated and find the wifi seems much more stable.
liawt said:
Thanks to langainiye htt p://tieba.baidu.com/p/3132106612
New update 13.3.2.4 coming and luckily still rootable.
HDX7 htt ps://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
HDX8.9 htt ps://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
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I just updated and find the wifi seems much more stable.
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Hello I have already rooted my thor via towelroot and disabled OTA updates and installed SUPERSU. Will I repeat everything again if i update my kindle using that link?
momayhem03 said:
Hello I have already rooted my thor via towelroot and disabled OTA updates and installed SUPERSU. Will I repeat everything again if i update my kindle using that link?
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If you mean you have to root again then yes, you need to re root. SuperSU will still be installed but not functional until rooted again. Xposed gets uninstalled. Gapps are still there also, but won't work until HDXposed is activated again.
I think you have to enable OTA before updating or else your Kindle won't update.
kalte said:
If you mean you have to root again then yes, you need to re root. SuperSU will still be installed but not functional until rooted again. Xposed gets uninstalled. Gapps are still there also, but won't work until HDXposed is activated again.
I think you have to enable OTA before updating or else your Kindle won't update.
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Hi have you experienced a reboot when turning on your wifi? Will the updates fix the problem?
I uninstalled xposed su and enable the ota before do a manually update.
The wifi is best ever
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momayhem03 said:
Hi have you experienced a reboot when turning on your wifi? Will the updates fix the problem?
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I've never experienced reboots enabling Wi-Fi, and I was constantly activating and deactivating it because Wi-Fi wad very unstable and stopped working at random times. With last update Wi-Fi stability, for me at least, was greatly improved. You should try updating and re root.
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liawt said:
Thanks to langainiye htt p://tieba.baidu.com/p/3132106612
New update 13.3.2.4 coming and luckily still rootable.
HDX7 htt ps://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
HDX8.9 htt ps://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
I just updated and find the wifi seems much more stable.
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Which software did you use to root your HDX? Do Towelroot still work?
Towelroot still works perfectly fine to root the latest update.
I've used KFHDX Toolkit v0.94, chosen root via Towelroot but still no luck.
I see towelroot icon in Applications, clicked on it, choose make it ra1n. HDX restart and that's all. How can i install supersu? What must i do?
Thanks for advices
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bluefire153 said:
I've used KFHDX Toolkit v0.94, chosen root via Towelroot but still no luck.
I see towelroot icon in Applications, clicked on it, choose make it ra1n. HDX restart and that's all. How can i install supersu? What must i do?
Thanks for advices
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You didn't happen to see the option to install superuser in the toolkit? Otherwise just get it from mobile one market or you could just hit that little search spot in the upper right hand corner and search for supersu and you'll probably find it.
jimyv said:
You didn't happen to see the option to install superuser in the toolkit? Otherwise just get it from mobile one market or you could just hit that little search spot in the upper right hand corner and search for supersu and you'll probably find it.
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Yes, i've tried it. But i always get this error:
Failure [INSTALL_FAIL_ALREADY_EXISTS]
PS: Because superuser was installed before so i can not install superuser. So went to Applications manager, uninstall superuser and reinstall it via KFHDX tool. SUCCESS!!! Thank you anyway
I'm not interested in trying to use Android Pay on a rooted device, but would like to use DirecTV Now and Netflix if they check for root. I know DirecTV Now does not work. I tried the app to hide root with no success. Is the only other option to try to go the suhide route? I don't really need root, but I had to add a line to my build.prop to enable hot spot. I would remove root if it meant I didn't have to restore my device losing the build.prop changes.
lip008 said:
I'm not interested in trying to use Android Pay on a rooted device, but would like to use DirecTV Now and Netflix if they check for root. I know DirecTV Now does not work. I tried the app to hide root with no success. Is the only other option to try to go the suhide route? I don't really need root, but I had to add a line to my build.prop to enable hot spot. I would remove root if it meant I didn't have to restore my device losing the build.prop changes.
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Why can't you just do a full unroot in SuperSU app?
acejavelin said:
Why can't you just do a full unroot in SuperSU app?
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Don't tell me it's that easy! LoL the super newb in me is exposed.
lip008 said:
Don't tell me it's that easy! LoL the super newb in me is exposed.
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lol... it is that easy. Open the SuperSU app and go to settings, there is an option for Full Unroot, let it do it's thing and reboot and your good to go.
As always, backup in TWRP first, just in case.
Install Magisk.... I used it to get Android Pay working. There is a Hide Su feature.
acejavelin said:
lol... it is that easy. Open the SuperSU app and go to settings, there is an option for Full Unroot, let it do it's thing and reboot and your good to go.
As always, backup in TWRP first, just in case.
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I have my original backup before the root. Technically I don't understand how you can make changes to the OS or whatever then remove root on the stock OS.
Bwangster12 said:
Install Magisk.... I used it to get Android Pay working. There is a Hide Su feature.
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Yeah, Magisk root seems to be the way to go now days.
acejavelin said:
Yeah, Magisk root seems to be the way to go now days.
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Flashing Magisk and then installing Magisk Manager was super simple and clean. Magisk's SU option seems to work perfectly find for everything. Tasker has had a little bit of an issue, but its easy to remedy.
Bwangster12 said:
Install Magisk.... I used it to get Android Pay working. There is a Hide Su feature.
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I removed root, hotspot still works, and DirecTV Now also works. Now if the DirecTV Now developers would fix the app to autohide onscreen buttons like it used to I'd be all set. At least the Pure's display isn't AMOLED so I don't have to worry about burn-in.
Android and the XDA community are a beautiful thing...lol. Magisk looks great. I will read up on it.
Bwangster12 said:
Flashing Magisk and then installing Magisk Manager was super simple and clean. Magisk's SU option seems to work perfectly find for everything. Tasker has had a little bit of an issue, but its easy to remedy.
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Hmm... I was planning on re-rooting soon, perhaps I will do it with Magisk and update my root tutorial.
I was prepping myself to give up root, especially with some of the newer DNS based ad blockers (not requiring root), the ability to get Android Pay working, etc... but as soon as I saw Magisk, it sort of solved all the problems and meant there really isn't anything you need to be unrooted for that you can't do rooted.
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I was prepping myself to give up root, especially with some of the newer DNS based ad blockers (not requiring root), the ability to get Android Pay working, etc... but as soon as I saw Magisk, it sort of solved all the problems and meant there really isn't anything you need to be unrooted for that you can't do rooted.
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Can you give me an example of one of the newer DNS ad blockers you're using? Other than installing the modified YouTube apk to get rid of ads on that app it's the only thing missing that I want to do. Block ads across the device. Last program I used was adblock on the G Flex 2. Seemed to work well without breaking anything, but I was rooted.
lip008 said:
Can you give me an example of one of the newer DNS ad blockers you're using? Other than installing the modified YouTube apk to get rid of ads on that app it's the only thing missing that I want to do. Block ads across the device. Last program I used was adblock on the G Flex 2. Seemed to work well without breaking anything, but I was rooted.
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DNS66. Works system wide by redirecting DNS traffic to a VPN that filters out advertisers. It uses some of the same published lists as adaway. I installed it on my kids unrooted moto G4. No complaints, seems to be working as expected with minimal overhead, and no root required.
lip008 said:
Can you give me an example of one of the newer DNS ad blockers you're using? Other than installing the modified YouTube apk to get rid of ads on that app it's the only thing missing that I want to do. Block ads across the device. Last program I used was adblock on the G Flex 2. Seemed to work well without breaking anything, but I was rooted.
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AdGuard is very good....And I've tried BlockThis which isnt bad. Arter97 patches the YouTube app to remove ads. You can find that on XDA
DNS66 works very well and light on resources. I used it up until I rooted my phone. I have installed it on my wife's phone (she won't let me root) and she loves it. Best part: it's open source and free.
acejavelin said:
Hmm... I was planning on re-rooting soon, perhaps I will do it with Magisk and update my root tutorial.
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Been keeping an eye on where all the options to root are going. I noticed you're pretty active in the community and have a good guide for traditional supersu rooting. You should definelt update with Magisk method when you can