Pulled this off of the Kindle Fire HD thread, seems to work fine on otter2.
1. Enable installation of applications from unknown sources in Kindle Fire Settings.
2. Install GoogleLoginService.apk.
3. Reboot.
4. Install the Google Apps.
5. Start YouTube. Sign In. It will take you to Google Account Manager to create/use existing Google credentials.
6. Same goes for other apps. In case sign in fails for any of the apps (except Maps/GTalk) drag down the Kindle Fire notification bar, click on the notification for "Permission requested....." and assign required permissions.
The files can be downloaded from here
https://www.box.com/s/kf6n8qpdncscnhmsz3ox
apps with high resolution 256x256 icons for display in Kindle Fire Carousel using the following guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495854
Credits go to abhijitxp for the files.
Root and Gapps Working for me.
I was able to use the same Root Method that the HD uses to gain root on My Fire2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
After Getting Root I used this method to get the Market/Play Store working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
After I got both working I was able to install HoloLauncher HD. I moved it from data/app to system/app
and set the permisions to rw-r-r. A reboot gave me the option to select my default launcher.
I may not have a Custom Rom due to the locked bootloaders
but atleast I can enjoy a nice Android experience and use some of the Apps I purchased now.
bodi524 said:
I was able to use the same Root Method that the HD uses to gain root on My Fire2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
After Getting Root I used this method to get the Market/Play Store working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
After I got both working I was able to install HoloLauncher HD. I moved it from data/app to system/app
and set the permisions to rw-r-r. A reboot gave me the option to select my default launcher.
I may not have a Custom Rom due to the locked bootloaders
but atleast I can enjoy a nice Android experience and use some of the Apps I purchased now.
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Oh nice man!
What software version did your kf2 have?
If it was 10.1.3 I'm deff gonna follow your steps..
Yes I have the 10.1.3 update. I actually rooted it before I got the update and had to re-root the 10.1.3.
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bodi524 said:
Yes I have the 10.1.3 update. I actually rooted it before I got the update and had to re-root the 10.1.3.
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Awesome man, gonna start the rooting process now. Thanks a ton for sharing the info with me.
So.. if it's rooted and I still hate this thing, what are the steps to unroot and return to stock??
You can try this. Download the update and see if it will install back to 10.1.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31538978
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Did you guys use the .bat file to root or follow the manual steps in the video?
EDIT: I used the manual steps in the video successfully.
SnyperTodd said:
Did you guys use the .bat file to root or follow the manual steps in the video?
EDIT: I used the manual steps in the video successfully.
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I used the manual approach, everyone I've talked too has also so,
Seems to be working absolutley fine..
I used the qemu bat file. It worked fine.
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bodi524 said:
I used the qemu bat file. It worked fine.
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Hey bodi, started a new thread in kindle fire 2 section on how to root, credits are there for ya man for sharing the info with me, thanks again man
bodi524 said:
I used the qemu bat file. It worked fine.
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Where did you find the bat file? Thanks.
mobiletnerd said:
Where did you find the bat file? Thanks.
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Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
Related
-SU/BusyBox/Misc Tools/Utilities for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
-Compiled from CyanogenMod's, CM7 repo for Harmony, and use the supplied update-script as a base
-Statically compiled busybox-1.18.4 with optimisations used for gtab-2632, via CodeSourcery’s 2009q1-203
-VI/VIM/HTOP/SSH/DropBear/BASH, etc., etc.
-set ro.secure=0 (adb root shell)
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog
Awesome, thanks for this. Any specifications on what the "misc tools/utilities" are besides busybox and SU?
Thanks worked great! Now to get Netflix/Hulu working..
kentoe said:
Awesome, thanks for this. Any specifications on what the "misc tools/utilities" are besides busybox and SU?
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check in xbin and some things in bin as well.
Tools – SU/BusyBox/Misc – Galaxy Tab 10.1 - http://droidbasement.com/db-blog
I try it not working will
B.r.
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??
It flashes, boots and works fine (I've flashed multiple times).
Did you follow the instructions?
This is made for the galaxy tab IO version (altho it would probably boot on the 'v' also, provided you have a recovery which can flash test key signed images).
sweet thanks a lot been wanting sqlite3! Do you know is it possible to add python to the mix? I've been able to get the python binary working on the tab but don't know how to link up the libraries.
Ill look in to it.
pershoot said:
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It flashes, boots and works fine (I've flashed multiple times).
Did you follow the instructions?
This is made for the galaxy tab IO version (altho it would probably boot on the 'v' also, provided you have a recovery which can flash test key signed images).
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It I/o edition
All done well but when using some apps like titanium backup or screen shot
First time ask for root I allow it
Then when I run it again it says no root
Where's the problem ?
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sadlove said:
It I/o edition
All done well but when using some apps like titanium backup or screen shot
First time ask for root I allow it
Then when I run it again it says no root
Where's the problem ?
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Check the superuser app. Clear cache for it and ensure you are saving the state of the allowance.
pershoot said:
Check the superuser app. Clear cache for it and ensure you are saving the state of the allowance.
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Still same problem !!!
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Try to delete the app completly(with data for it), and reflash.
Works fine over here (ex: su state is saved and always launches and going to app shows su as saved).
pershoot said:
Try to delete the app completly(with data for it), and reflash.
Works fine over here (ex: su state is saved and always launches and going to app shows su as saved).
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All apps su are saved with no problem but when I try to run the apps again it shows no root all
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Post logs if you can't get it to go after full deletion and reflash.
Just tested with autostarts.
Works fine (tested twice, each time closing the app and relaunching).
After flashing this I now have two su files. One in xbin and one on bin. Its causing issues with some apps can not get su access. Any idea how to fix?
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schwiz said:
After flashing this I now have two su files. One in xbin and one on bin. Its causing issues with some apps can not get su access. Any idea how to fix?
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this does not put an su file/binary in bin.
you must have had other things in prior to flashing this.
remove the su file from bin, and reflash the .zip for good measure (in case you have broken links elsewhere, etc.).
That fixed it thanks. Not sure how the other su got there just followed root instructions from other thread
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when you flash this you will be rooted/have root capabilities when you return to the OS, so there is no need to do another method on top of this.
Thought I would share this. My apologies if it has already been posted. I came across this a few minutes ago. This is a link to download a flashable zip to install the stock jb (4.1) apps on any device running ics.
Follow the instructions on the page and take a look at the updated apps for jb!
http://www.androidauthority.com/download-install-android-4-1-jelly-bean-apps-100691/ Thought I would share this. My apologies if it has already been posted. I came across this a few minutes ago. This is a link to download a flashable zip to install the stock jb (4.1) apps on any device running ics.
Follow the instructions on the page and take a look at the updated apps for jb!
http://www.androidauthority.com/download-install-android-4-1-jelly-bean-apps-100691/
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Doesnt work
try mounting system in recovery first, then flash it. I'm not using safestrap right now so I unzipped the file and manually copy and posted what was inside and it worked fine.
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elreydotcom said:
try mounting system in recovery first, then flash it. I'm not using safestrap right now so I unzipped the file and manually copy and posted what was inside and it worked fine.
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I did this with both mount/System and flash along with copy and paste. This did work for everything except for Gmail and Facelock. I completely lost the Gmail app and the facelock option when trying both ways.
I am not sure what I will try next. Going to have to noodle it a bit. Really like the magazine apk!
Yeah I had that same problem with Gmail. Didn't try the face unlock though. Magazines is pretty cool, but I'm loving the sound search widget. Better than shazam and soundhound
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elreydotcom said:
Yeah I had that same problem with Gmail. Didn't try the face unlock though. Magazines is pretty cool, but I'm loving the sound search widget. Better than shazam and soundhound
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Did not coping the gmail apk over work for you?
No, it would show in /system/app but not in my app drawer. The other weird thing that happened is after I got the jb versions running, the ones that came stock on the bionic "updated" to their "current" versions. Had to disable auto update to keep them.
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I'm wondering if, after the new update, anyone's had a bricked device? I unrooted before since I was afraid of that, but if no one got problems so far, its safe to root once again... Besides would love to know of someone was able to avoid the update somehow. It has officially been releases a while ago (you can look into amazon's update software page)
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Nope, my device was rooted when I got the ota, but I did not get bricked. I just re rooted with the qemu tool.
did u have gplay installed?
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Yes, and I can still install just fine from it.
One las question, did ypu have a custom launcher and no problem?? If so, Im ready to stay rooted
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No problems with custom launchers but the update does remove them. So you have to reinstall after the update
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onemeila said:
No problems with custom launchers but the update does remove them. So you have to reinstall after the update
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Not correct, I still have Nova Launcher as default after update.
Personally, anything I had placed in system was removed for me. This included Nova launcher, Swype, and the Vending.apk for gplay. I just rerooted and put them all back, and everything else I had as retained.
Kindle Fire HD Stock with 7.2.1
TheDoolster said:
Yes, and I can still install just fine from it.
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I just got mine, and once it was booted up, it clearly did an auto upgrade to 7.2.1. I got the QEMU root tool but the Kindle is never recognized when I plug it into the computer.
Any ideas why that's happening?
Hi
I followed leapinlar`s guide and I now I have a rooted HD+ and HD. I am wondering if it is possible to use another superuser app on top of the one that came with the leapinlar`s files. I had some perssions issues with couple apps and it was recommended that I use CM SuperUser (I am guessing that we are not using that one at the moment)
I am not going to remod this, I just want to install on Play and use it. I just want to make sure I do not mess up the rooting.
thanks
hajkan said:
Hi
I followed leapinlar`s guide and I now I have a rooted HD+ and HD. I am wondering if it is possible to use another superuser app on top of the one that came with the leapinlar`s files. I had some perssions issues with couple apps and it was recommended that I use CM SuperUser (I am guessing that we are not using that one at the moment)
I am not going to remod this, I just want to install on Play and use it. I just want to make sure I do not mess up the rooting.
thanks
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Someone in another thread tried it and while it installed, did not function properly. But it won't hurt to try it, you can always uninstall.
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leapinlar said:
Someone in another thread tried it and while it installed, did not function properly. But it won't hurt to try it, you can always uninstall.
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Hi
I tried it and it messed up the root and the mod. So never try it.
I thought about putting another version of superuser app but glad I didn't.
Lucky I looked at this post.
just picked up a nook hd+ for a great deal.
have a question. i updated to 2.1.1, stock OS.
can i root this puppy and is there a custom kernel that will allow overclock?
i dont want to install cyanogenmod or another custom OS. just a custom kernel..
thanks.
mrazndead said:
just picked up a nook hd+ for a great deal.
have a question. i updated to 2.1.1, stock OS.
can i root this puppy and is there a custom kernel that will allow overclock?
i dont want to install cyanogenmod or another custom OS. just a custom kernel..
thanks.
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Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature for rooting the stock ROM. And no, there is no overclock kernel available.
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installing form unkown sources help
hey i rooted the nook hd+, 2.1.1 stock. and i flashed the extras.zip .... is there a setting i have to turn on to enable unknown sources?
i downloaded es file explorer and installed via google drive apk files, and also from my sd, it still says installation blocked, since it's not an app from the nook store...
help?
i did everything, still nto working..
mrazndead said:
installing form unkown sources help
hey i rooted the nook hd+, 2.1.1 stock. and i flashed the extras.zip .... is there a setting i have to turn on to enable unknown sources?
i downloaded es file explorer and installed via google drive apk files, and also from my sd, it still says installation blocked, since it's not an app from the nook store...
help?
i did everything, still nto working..
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Extras zip? I have not had that available for months. But I do have an Enable Unknown Sources zip if that is what you meant. If you flash that it sets the setting for you.
If you use a third party file manager to install the apk, it should work. If not flash it again.
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dude you rock. I just flashed enabled and now I can install other apps. I installed adaway and also blocked bandn source for ota update.
everything is good now, thanks so much,
now we just need someone to build a kernel that will help maximize the ram
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I installed nova launcher and now it looks like a regular android tablet and much faster ui. I'm very impressed with the nook. if it had 1 gig of ram or quad core this would be the best android tablet. the screen is amazing. on par with iPad 3
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