I like how my kindle fire hd is right now. Anyway to Avoid system updates?
Take a wild guess.
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stu5797 said:
I like how my kindle fire hd is right now. Anyway to Avoid system updates?
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if you wanna, you can just do this:
Using Root Explorer, to move or delete this file /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.
Thanks so much! Have you done this?
stu5797 said:
Thanks so much! Have you done this?
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No. I don't think we need close the update access.
I'm giving this a try: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en
Worked fine in the past with my HTC EVO. It says it will work with anything that runs ext4 (the kindle does).
padest.com said:
No. I don't think we need close the update access.
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If you want to keep root, you do.
padest.com said:
No. I don't think we need close the update access.
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Yes we do, to keep root. My kindle is set up perfectly for what i want it for and dont want amazon to be able to mess with my kindle. I was hoping it was as easy as adding .bak and the end of some file.
padest.com said:
No. I don't think we need close the update access.
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It's true, if they have a ota you will get an notification about it and then you choose to install it or not, if you don't install it there is only a notification nothing else
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soupmagnet said:
If you want to keep root, you do.
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It may be that OTA RootKeeper will allow over the air updates, and still let you keep root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en
TheHawk002 said:
It's true, if they have a ota you will get an notification about it and then you choose to install it or not, if you don't install it there is only a notification nothing else
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It certainly may have changed, but this isn't how it worked with the original KF. When Amazon pushed OTAs they automatically updated the the os. There wasn't even a notification that they were sending the update. I remember watching my KF turn on all by itself and then reboot while wondering what the heck was going on.
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I appreciate everyone's input. Mine updated out of the box automatically with no option. That said, can we stick with the original topic please. Anyway to avoid system updates?
Thanks
Any ideas to avoid updates?
Anyone know how to stop amazon updates? They will force one on us soon and i dont want it. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated
See Post #3!
stu5797 said:
Anyone know how to stop amazon updates? They will force one on us soon and i dont want it. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated
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you go account and Deregister use like Mykindle update from server cannot because u don't sign up and receiver from server amazon .... Just do it .
and1us said:
you go account and Deregister use like Mykindle update from server cannot because u don't sign up and receiver from server amazon .... Just do it .
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I was actually telling stu5797 to go back to Post #3 to see the solution to the problem.
padest.com said:
if you wanna, you can just do this:
Using Root Explorer, to move or delete this file /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.
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I did this so i hope there are no more system updates for me. Have nova running perfect. My home screen and all mygapps are working perfectly. I am rooted.
Just dont want amazon to ruin my fun.
TheHawk002 said:
It's true, if they have a ota you will get an notification about it and then you choose to install it or not, if you don't install it there is only a notification nothing else
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I can tell you for certain this is not true. Last night I turned on the Fire HD and it went straight into an update - no warning or opt out.
stu5797 said:
I did this so i hope there are no more system updates for me. Have nova running perfect. My home screen and all mygapps are working perfectly. I am rooted.
Just dont want amazon to ruin my fun.
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Did anyone tried this and proved that it works?? I deregistered my kindle, but I have prime and would like to use it... yet, I dont want my tablet to be updated since Im afraid it may get bricked somehow...
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Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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I don't think so. I did the same thing and I'm on newest firmware 7.2.1 I believe and still no ads.
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a system file (can't remember name)
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this one "system_do_not_touch.apk"?
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
Imenak said:
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?
I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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cjsspape said:
I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader
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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader
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Wow right on!! And so it begins haha!
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ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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doriean said:
ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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dtcp_apk.apk
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onemeila said:
Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?
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Yep. Had to root again, and move several apps back to system. Just hope there won't be any more surprises...
Imenak said:
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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I received the same update - first I was confused, why my root was gone while it still having the 7.2.1 on, because I couldn't remember what was written after user_*** I wondered what happend - but thanks to that post now I understand.
Next to the lost of root, Amazon (which don't like us playing) turned back the permissions on the dtcp_apk.apk what brought the adds on the lockscreen back. They probably just pushed a new version of this file.
Yes, I just downloaded root checker and confirm my root is gone as well. The good news is that Google play is still working. My problem is how they pushed that updated without requiring user approval. This looks like a violation of our privacy rights. I'm going to research this further.
Jeff
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My version shows version 7.2.1_user_2.0040002.
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Hey guys
Is there a temp unroot for the HTC one available?
Sky go doesn't let me use it on a rooted device. No idea why they are so picky about jailbroken or rooted devices, bit daft imo
Anyway yeah, any help would be great
Thanks
strongylad28 said:
Hey guys
Is there a temp unroot for the HTC one available?
Sky go doesn't let me use it on a rooted device. No idea why they are so picky about jailbroken or rooted devices, bit daft imo
Anyway yeah, any help would be great
Thanks
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use hide-my-root;
Link to Play store
i use it on my tablet so i can watch TV
tmaniac said:
use hide-my-root;
Link to Play store
i use it on my tablet so i can watch TV
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Awesome. Thank you
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Doesn't work
strongylad28 said:
Doesn't work
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try OTA rootkeeper
seanicca said:
try OTA rootkeeper
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Also doesn't work
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strongylad28 said:
Hey guys
Is there a temp unroot for the HTC one available?
Sky go doesn't let me use it on a rooted device. No idea why they are so picky about jailbroken or rooted devices, bit daft imo
Anyway yeah, any help would be great
Thanks
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This appears to be a conundrum which many have tried to solve on supported (and un-supported) devices. I have searched high and low and have yet to find anybody with a working solution.
bobsie41 said:
This appears to be a conundrum which many have tried to solve on supported (and un-supported) devices. I have searched high and low and have yet to find anybody with a working solution.
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Yeah it's frustrating isn't it because it's so stupid that it won't allow it. Lets hope the geniuses on here work out a way to rectify it
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I used OTA Rootkeeper on my Nexus 7 with Sky Go and it worked fine, esentially temp unroot, and then use 'Root Checker' to see if your phone is actually unrooted. Make sure you fully close the Sky Go app and then try, it works for me. I'll test on my One and post the results in a bit
Edit: Just tried it, didn't work I'm afraid, hopefully another solution will appear soon!
Try this, it's what I have to do to get time warner live tv to work.
Go into system/app and rename superuser to SuperSU.
Next, go into the build.prop and there should be something that says build tags. It should say under that, "release-keys". Delete the words release-keys, leaving that part blank. Reboot. Should work if it's the same root checks as time warner.
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cdordon said:
Try this, it's what I have to do to get time warner live tv to work.
Go into system/app and rename superuser to SuperSU.
Next, go into the build.prop and there should be something that says build tags. It should say under that, "release-keys". Delete the words release-keys, leaving that part blank. Reboot. Should work if it's the same root checks as time warner.
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Does this remove the root at all or will it still function the same and just pass the check?
Should just pass the root check. Root still remains.
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dnydny said:
Does this remove the root at all or will it still function the same and just pass the check?
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You're also going to have to make sure you have a system write capable kernel.
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Has anyone found a way of the temp unroot yet?
Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
It always takes a day or two for the rollout to get to everyone. Just chill, you'll probably get it by tomorrow.
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CaptainBromo said:
Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
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It's a rollout. Not everyone will receive the update today. Just keep checking over the next couple of days, you'll get it.
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Just install it yourself
CaptainBromo said:
Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
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Dude, relax. You need to be patient man. If you're really anxious to try it out, you can just use one of the flashable zips provided by kind fellow xda'ers.
CaptainBromo said:
Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
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Standby while I call Google and ask them...
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Will otaroot keeper keep root or will we have to reroot?
I dont think anyones gotten it OTA yet .. zips are up though
OTA rootkeeper will NOT keep root they changed the way security works in 4.3
supercurio said:
Android 4.3 Notes:
Based on Android 4.3 release notes, on Enterprise and Security, Restrict Setuid from Android Apps, su binaries and Superuser apps designed for previous Android generation will simply not work on 4.3:
It means preserving root with OTA Root Keeper won't be possible anymore as new rooting techniques rely on more than just a setuid su binary in /system.
I'll look into solution of course to preserve the functionality if possible, but until then please follow Chainfire's job on SuperSU betas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
Maybe this is a stupid question, but I will lose the files/apps on the tablet making the update via OTA?
Thanks
Di0g0 said:
Maybe this is a stupid question, but I will lose the files/apps on the tablet making the update via OTA?
Thanks
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No.
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Guess its no ota for me...........
NeoMagus said:
I dont think anyones gotten it OTA yet .. zips are up though
OTA rootkeeper will NOT keep root they changed the way security works in 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
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You can manually force it to do the OTA by trying this: http://www.cultofandroid.com/36013/manually-pull-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/
alarmdude9 said:
Will otaroot keeper keep root or will we have to reroot?
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Saw some people stating that you'd keep root when updating to 4.3 using OTA Root Keeper. Too lazy to find which thread I saw that in though.
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GNEXUZ said:
Saw some people stating that you'd keep root when updating to 4.3 using OTA Root Keeper. Too lazy to find which thread I saw that in though.
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Their full of it considering supercurio makes the app and said it won't work.
NeoMagus said:
Their full of it considering supercurio makes the app and said it won't work.
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Noted
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timmytim said:
You can manually force it to do the OTA by trying this: http://www.cultofandroid.com/36013/manually-pull-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/
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just tried that and no update yet.
though it has made my play store updates not work properly (keeps getting a error about server)
fenrirx4 said:
just tried that and no update yet.
though it has made my play store updates not work properly (keeps getting a error about server)
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Remove your Google account in settings then log back in
NeoMagus said:
Remove your Google account in settings then log back in
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done and still giving me the same error. next step might be to flash to factory
EDIT: went into setting after a few clear cache/data & remove account, it's working now
All of that for a minor update ...
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All of that for a minor update ...
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Basically yeah lol
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I have a Sprint Moto X that was rooted with PwnMyMoto.
I have been getting notified of an OTA update, but don't want to accept it in case I would lose root.
Is there a way to disable the update notifications?
Does anybody know how to keep root after the OTA?
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There are a couple threads on how to keep root after an ota.
But that being said I am also looking to remove the update apk.
Does anyone know which one it is?
3c_ota.apk?
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Any ideas?
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zgroten said:
I have a Sprint Moto X that was rooted with PwnMyMoto.
I have been getting notified of an OTA update, but don't want to accept it in case I would lose root.
Is there a way to disable the update notifications?
Does anybody know how to keep root after the OTA?
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freeze update, Motorola OTA, and FOTA and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak in \etc\security i think is the location
mj0528 said:
freeze update, Motorola OTA, and FOTA and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak in \etc\security i think is the location
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Thank you good sir.
wish there was an app to do this for us, I am tired of having to go through a million steps, I would rather pay for this to get done so I can preserve my root with no worries until further development
mj0528 said:
freeze update, Motorola OTA, and FOTA and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak in \etc\security i think is the location
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I'm not exactly sure as to the steps to take, is there a tutorial somewhere?
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zgroten said:
I have a Sprint Moto X that was rooted with PwnMyMoto.
I have been getting notified of an OTA update, but don't want to accept it in case I would lose root.
Is there a way to disable the update notifications?
Does anybody know how to keep root after the OTA?
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smart man, if you accept it, it sends you into an endless boot loop.
jstrayy said:
smart man, if you accept it, it sends you into an endless boot loop.
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Yikes!
At least wish there was a way to stop the notifications.
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yea, I need the steps too. I went ahead and uninstalled a system app that said OTA, but will not know for sure until later if that fixed my issue
jstrayy said:
yea, I need the steps too. I went ahead and uninstalled a system app that said OTA, but will not know for sure until later if that fixed my issue
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Let me know if this works when you can!
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zgroten said:
Let me know if this works when you can!
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Worked for me, no more annoying pop up.
jstrayy said:
Worked for me, no more annoying pop up.
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Awesome, thank you.
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jstrayy said:
Worked for me, no more annoying pop up.
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did you also disable FOTA MotorolaOTA and Updater? or just 3c_ota?
for future readers:
i stopped the OTA reminder by freezing updater1.0 and motorolaOTA. didnt have to rename anything or do anything else.
18t said:
for future readers:
i stopped the OTA reminder by freezing updater1.0 and motorolaOTA. didnt have to rename anything or do anything else.
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Does motorola connect still work when these are stopped? I mainly ask because with droidwall MotoOTA is grouped in with the MotoConnect services. I'm thinking I want to use MotoConnect but I don't really care for or want updates.
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for future readers:
i stopped the OTA reminder by freezing updater1.0 and motorolaOTA. didnt have to rename anything or do anything else.
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And I noticed the OTA messages will stop if you only freeze motoOTA
18t said:
for future readers:
i stopped the OTA reminder by freezing updater1.0 and motorolaOTA. didnt have to rename anything or do anything else.
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MotorolaOTA does not allow to be frozen on 4.4.3
if there was another small oled phone this one would be on the garbage already...
worst software. manages to be more annoying than Samsung.
gcbxda said:
MotorolaOTA does not allow to be frozen on 4.4.3
if there was another small oled phone this one would be on the garbage already...
worst software. manages to be more annoying than Samsung.
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Yep. I'm running 4.2.2.
yah bro
I used Titanium backup to uninstall the OTA updates, find it under "Motorola Update Services 24.00.007" and simply uninstall it. Or you could use the app FlashFIre
,Falco
Fire Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Black - with Special Offers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TSUGXKE/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_SVQ7ybEQ95VG0
That's the link of the Amazon fire tablet I got. I want to make it have stock Android can anyone help me. I hate with a passion Amazon OS.
Rbohannon89 said:
Fire Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Black - with Special Offers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TSUGXKE/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_SVQ7ybEQ95VG0
That's the link of the Amazon fire tablet I got. I want to make it have stock Android can anyone help me. I hate with a passion Amazon OS.
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If you want Stock Android, buy something else.
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Katt50 said:
If you want Stock Android, buy something else.
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Lol that's not in the cards atm. I just want Android on it.
Rbohannon89 said:
Lol that's not in the cards atm. I just want Android on it.
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There is plenty of information on this on the Fire forums.
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Katt50 said:
There is plenty of information on this on the Fire forums.
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Well I'm glad but I'm new to this so not sure how to proceed if I get wrong software I can break it. So that's why I'm asking for as much help as one can give so I don't brick the crap out of my tablet.
Rbohannon89 said:
Well I'm glad but I'm new to this so not sure how to proceed if I get wrong software I can break it. So that's why I'm asking for as much help as one can give so I don't brick the crap out of my tablet.
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And that's why I'm suggesting that you go and look at the Fire HD forums. There is tons of information in them.
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Rbohannon89 said:
Well I'm glad but I'm new to this so not sure how to proceed if I get wrong software I can break it. So that's why I'm asking for as much help as one can give so I don't brick the crap out of my tablet.
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which firmware is on it?
By firmware you mean? This stuff pic included?
Rbohannon89 said:
By firmware you mean? This stuff pic included?
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FireOS 5.3.2.1 cannot be rooted at this time
no root no custom rom
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sd_shadow said:
FireOS 5.3.2.1 cannot be rooted at this time
no root no custom rom
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Danm can I flash an older version on it lol?
Rbohannon89 said:
Danm can I flash an older version on it lol?
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no
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Rbohannon89 said:
Danm can I flash an older version on it lol?
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You could try, but you will brick the device. The locked bootloader will not load anything lower than 5.3.2.1, and we have no way of unlocking the bootloader. No root and a locked bootloader means no custom ROM or kernel.
That said, there is a way to install the Google Play Store even without root, on any firmware. Check out the supertool thread. Once you have the Play Store installed, you can use that to install all kinds of whatever apps you want.
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You could try, but you will brick the device. The locked bootloader will not load anything lower than 5.3.2.1, and we have no way of unlocking the bootloader. No root and a locked bootloader means no custom ROM or kernel.
That said, there is a way to install the Google Play Store even without root, on any firmware. Check out the supertool thread. Once you have the Play Store installed, you can use that to install all kinds of whatever apps you want.
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Alternatively, one can sideload (free) apps obtained from reputable sources such as APKMirror. However, installing Play Store/Services offers additional functionality and convenience.