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After looking all across the internet on how to root one of these for a friend, I finally just tried what I did to my Hd 7" and it works, so here's what I did.
What you need:
-Bin4ry's Root
-QemuRoot
Also: I picked up the HD adb drivers from the Qemu page, they did work on recognizing my friends KF2 as an adb interface
(I take no credit for these programs, and am not responsible for any problems they may cause)
Before you start this process, ensure that in Settings>Device>"allow installation of applications" is on, as well as Settings>security>"Enable adb"
-Install the adb drivers if you haven't already
-Extract both Qemu and bin4ry's tools to your C: Drive (For Command prompt purposes) and what I have done is renamed the folders to "Root" and "Qemu"
Like this
Now we're going to start the process. If you are an experienced user and already have adb running, I suggest opening task manager and killing adb.exe
In windows:
Click on start, then type CMD in, right click it then "Run as administrator" Like this
If you named the files "Root" and "Qemu" this are the steps:
Step 1: Type this in the window, hitting enter after each line.
cd ..\..\Root
runme.bat
When the screen shows an interface, type 1 then hit enter, A lot of errors will show up but that's fine,
On Kindle:
When your kindle shows a "Restore" screen hit restore (No data will be lost, no worries)
After it finishes out you should get a command line again like "C:\Root>"
Step 2: Now for the Qemu, type
cd ..\Qemu
rootqemu.bat
When you get another interface type 1, then hit enter, press enter a couple times until it starts the steps.
It'll restart your kindle a couple times make sure you don't press enter until it has booted up again whenever it prompts you to.
You'll get some errors, especially on the local.prop section, that's fine, when it runs all the way through, You are rooted.
If you want proof, you can download Es File explorer and grant it Root permissions in the settings.
If you want Google play, I suggest this guide (note: in that guide, when he references "Settings/apps" he means "System/apps")
If you want GO Launcher HD and other goodies like no more lockscreen ads, download KindleFree from google play (Pro version is $1.99, needed to get rid of adds, better than paying 15 bucks to get rid of em)
Last remarks:
I don't really know if this did anything, but I went into device manager and under "portable devices" I disabled the kindle, just to make sure there would be no interference.
Also, this guide works for the Kindle Fire HD 7" (ver. 7.2.3), not sure about the 8.9" as I don't own it, nor know anybody who has one.
HUGE EDIT:I forgot to put "cd" in front of the command lines, which would result in it doing nothing, I apologize.
Edit: GO launcher HD didn't work for him, he installed APEX instead and it worked.
I would have added this to the post, but my KFHD isn't editing the post properly.
Hello, I followed the above the above, it all went well, I then followed the Google play tut, perfect.......
Then I over did it and put the apex launcher apk into system/app directory as suggested in another post, big mistake, now it boots and the launcher keeps crashing , if I click search on the bottom task bar the kindle resets
I can still adb into it, so all is not lost, but I have a question, can anyone give me any ideas on how I can get to root explorer (installed, but not accessible because the launcher keeps crashing) I would be very grateful. Or as an alternative, and adb/shell command(s) I can run to delete the apex apk.
Once you are rooted, you can manually remove the lockscreen ads, without purchasing an app to do it. It is simple. I removed the ad app using Titanium Backup Pro but, others have done it THIS way.
BookCase said:
Once you are rooted, you can manually remove the lockscreen ads, without purchasing an app to do it. It is simple. I removed the ad app using Titanium Backup Pro but, others have done it THIS way.
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Do people actually want to keep the KF lockscreen? It seems like a lot more work to remove the adds than it is to add a new lockscreen using the NoLock method. However, on certain lockscreens (I've been trying a lot since I haven't used a tablet much, so I haven't found a favorite lockscreen for tablets) I do notice that the, homebar (not sure what that bottom bar is officially called since I have a vendetta against it) won't hide for some of the lockscreens I've tried. Other than that though I find it much nicer and easier to replace the thing then get the adds off.
I get that your post was a free way, but just curious. As a side note, why are there no cool tablet lockscreens? It took ages for people to get cool phone lockscreens going, I hope someone thinks up something unique for tablets!
BookCase said:
Once you are rooted, you can manually remove the lockscreen ads, without purchasing an app to do it. It is simple. I removed the ad app using Titanium Backup Pro but, others have done it THIS way.
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Thanks, but the lock screen/ads are not the problem, I have (stupidly) put the apex launcher into the system/apps folder (as instructed on another post). What happens now is that when I start up my KF2 I get the message "Apex launcher has stopped working" this means I have no access to any of my installed apps (root explorer etc) to be able to remove the apex launcher
I have tried to start the search (magnifying glass icon) to manually type in "root explorer" but this just causes the KF2 to re-start.
I have access thro phone explorer, but it will not allow me to delete the apex launcher apk (probably because it keeps trying to run). What I am after is any tips/methods to be able to either start root explorer or adb into the KF2 to be able to delete the apex launcher apk.
Any ideas/tips very welcome.
on step 1, I select normal, get errors but never get restore showing on my KF. Any suggestions?
Boyzdad said:
Thanks, but the lock screen/ads are not the problem, I have (stupidly) put the apex launcher into the system/apps folder (as instructed on another post). What happens now is that when I start up my KF2 I get the message "Apex launcher has stopped working" this means I have no access to any of my installed apps (root explorer etc) to be able to remove the apex launcher
I have tried to start the search (magnifying glass icon) to manually type in "root explorer" but this just causes the KF2 to re-start.
I have access thro phone explorer, but it will not allow me to delete the apex launcher apk (probably because it keeps trying to run). What I am after is any tips/methods to be able to either start root explorer or adb into the KF2 to be able to delete the apex launcher apk.
Any ideas/tips very welcome.
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Give this a try.
https://sites.google.com/site/androidhowto/how-to-1/install-and-uninstall-applications-using-adb
This link seems more informative
www.careace.net/2010/05/12/how-to-remove-android-apps-through-adb/
iytrix said:
Do people actually want to keep the KF lockscreen? It seems like a lot more work to remove the adds than it is to add a new lockscreen using the NoLock method. However, on certain lockscreens (I've been trying a lot since I haven't used a tablet much, so I haven't found a favorite lockscreen for tablets) I do notice that the, homebar (not sure what that bottom bar is officially called since I have a vendetta against it) won't hide for some of the lockscreens I've tried. Other than that though I find it much nicer and easier to replace the thing then get the adds off.
I get that your post was a free way, but just curious. As a side note, why are there no cool tablet lockscreens? It took ages for people to get cool phone lockscreens going, I hope someone thinks up something unique for tablets!
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Boyzdad said:
Thanks, but the lock screen/ads are not the problem, I have (stupidly) put the apex launcher into the system/apps folder (as instructed on another post). What happens now is that when I start up my KF2 I get the message "Apex launcher has stopped working" this means I have no access to any of my installed apps (root explorer etc) to be able to remove the apex launcher
I have tried to start the search (magnifying glass icon) to manually type in "root explorer" but this just causes the KF2 to re-start.
I have access thro phone explorer, but it will not allow me to delete the apex launcher apk (probably because it keeps trying to run). What I am after is any tips/methods to be able to either start root explorer or adb into the KF2 to be able to delete the apex launcher apk.
Any ideas/tips very welcome.
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Exactly why I removed the ads and not the lock screen. Learned earlier in AVD that the Launcher is tricky. I pushed ADW.Launcher to the system/app folder and had the same issue. Since we have no option to restore at this time, it's best not to hack the system up too bad. Hopefully, the bootloader will be cracked soon and recovery will be possible. Until then, be patient and be safe. I suggest practicing in the emulator before trying anything on the device. Just a precaution.
BookCase said:
Exactly why I removed the ads and not the lock screen. Learned earlier in AVD that the Launcher is tricky. I pushed ADW.Launcher to the system/app folder and had the same issue. Since we have no option to restore at this time, it's best not to hack the system up too bad. Hopefully, the bootloader will be cracked soon and recovery will be possible. Until then, be patient and be safe. I suggest practicing in the emulator before trying anything on the device. Just a precaution.
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Thank for the advise, but I have not removed the lock screen, just rooted it and pushed the google market/framework/vending etc, Am I missing something obvious that you are trying to tell me? Sorry if I am
The emulator sounds good, have you got a link please? (I have the SDK installed).
OK, all sorted
I ran -Bin4ry's Root, this takes you to the 1st step (restore), on this screen I managed to click the search (mag-glass) without the KF2 resetting (possibly this stopped the apex launcher?). This then allowed me to search for RootExplorer (previously installed) and then I could delete the Apex.apk from system/apps..... reboot all done.
However, this does make me wonder what is going on, I can install a game from google play, all good, the icon shows up (and I can search for it) run it all good. But if I try to install a launcher (apex,adw, go ex etc) they don't show up either icon or in search Any ideas why this could be? (I checked under settings/applications/installed applications/all applications/ click on apex but the launch by default button is grayed-out)
Oh, just a quick tip with the above rooting method, if your KF2 does not re-set during rooting (when it should) I just manually re-set it and all seemed to go well Also it can take a long time for the KF2 to been "seen" by the PC after re-boot, just be patient
Boyzdad said:
OK, all sorted
I ran -Bin4ry's Root, this takes you to the 1st step (restore), on this screen I managed to click the search (mag-glass) without the KF2 resetting (possibly this stopped the apex launcher?). This then allowed me to search for RootExplorer (previously installed) and then I could delete the Apex.apk from system/apps..... reboot all done.
However, this does make me wonder what is going on, I can install a game from google play, all good, the icon shows up (and I can search for it) run it all good. But if I try to install a launcher (apex,adw, go ex etc) they don't show up either icon or in search Any ideas why this could be? (I checked under settings/applications/installed applications/all applications/ click on apex but the launch by default button is grayed-out)
Oh, just a quick tip with the above rooting method, if your KF2 does not re-set during rooting (when it should) I just manually re-set it and all seemed to go well Also it can take a long time for the KF2 to been "seen" by the PC after re-boot, just be patient
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I had to fish for em sometimes using AndroExplorer using the "My programs" tab they have in the app.
I'm trying to root a kindle fire 2 running 10.2.4, and i am hitting a road block over and over. I run bin4ry's tool, and it goesthrough the sequence of error messages, the wait 10 seconds message, some more error messages, then it says it's done. It never gives me a restore prompt.
I don't think it's a driver problem. device manager sees adb composite interface. I have, however used multiple driver sources just to be sure, no difference. Used bin4ry's original files, and tried with the ones from the sdk. Same results.
Any ideas? I must be overlooking something.
What do you get if you run:
adb devices
Which your Kindle connected try running:
adb kill-server
Then
adb start-server
Then try it again. To check the commands, just type adb and press enter.
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chronicfathead said:
What do you get if you run:
adb devices
Which your Kindle connected try running:
adb kill-server
Then
adb start-server
Then try it again. To check the commands, just type adb and press enter.
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Same thing before and after:
List of devices attached
D026A0A023540EPJ device
Used this today with no issues.
This should be a sticky.
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My kindle gets stuck after server starts on step one I think its drivers can you help please?
inchoate said:
I'm trying to root a kindle fire 2 running 10.2.4, and i am hitting a road block over and over. I run bin4ry's tool, and it goesthrough the sequence of error messages, the wait 10 seconds message, some more error messages, then it says it's done. It never gives me a restore prompt.
I don't think it's a driver problem. device manager sees adb composite interface. I have, however used multiple driver sources just to be sure, no difference. Used bin4ry's original files, and tried with the ones from the sdk. Same results.
Any ideas? I must be overlooking something.
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Dont set as adminstrator just click the bin4ry's
Many, many thanks to the OP and others in this thread, as well as this forum. It was a pain in the ass, but I got the drivers and adb installed and finally got my KF2 rooted. Then I spilled half a glass of beer onto the Fire...
The case protected it from getting wet but half a glass of good beer was lost.
Thanks again,
KindofBlues71
This method worked as per the op. The only thing I had problem with was the usb drivers (linked in the op), had to get the usb drivers using Android sdk method.
Now the Kindle is no more but a vanilla tablet. Thanks.
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Okay, so I feel like I'm right on the cusp of figuring this out but I just can't seem to get the last few steps to work, here is where I'm at.
I have a successfully rooted kindle Fire 2nd Gen. Running on 10.3.1. I installed Next Launcher and it is a nightmare, crashes and loops back after hitting okay. Nothing has fixed it so I found this comment yesterday...
onemeila said:
Since you have root access you can use adb to remove a system apk,
Use these commands:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
rm -r /system/app/[AppName].apk
mount -o remount,ro -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
If you need to look up a list of apk names on the device:
Code:
cd /system/app
ls *.apk
Hope this works for you.
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I followed everything to a tee. When I get to the point where I enter: rm -r /system/app/[AppName].apk
I listed the apps installed and Next launcher shows up as: "Next LAuncher 3D" so I entered: rm -r /system/app/Next LAuncher 3D.apk
Yes, I've tried without spaces, underscores, everything, nothing. How can I get my CMD to read the launcher so I can delete it, cause my kindle is useless right now. Any help guys, many thanks.
rekindle said:
Okay, so I feel like I'm right on the cusp of figuring this out but I just can't seem to get the last few steps to work, here is where I'm at.
I have a successfully rooted kindle Fire 2nd Gen. Running on 10.3.1. I installed Next Launcher and it is a nightmare, crashes and loops back after hitting okay. Nothing has fixed it so I found this comment yesterday...
I followed everything to a tee. When I get to the point where I enter: rm -r /system/app/[AppName].apk
I listed the apps installed and Next launcher shows up as: "Next LAuncher 3D" so I entered: rm -r /system/app/Next LAuncher 3D.apk
Yes, I've tried without spaces, underscores, everything, nothing. How can I get my CMD to read the launcher so I can delete it, cause my kindle is useless right now. Any help guys, many thanks.
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Try com.gtp.nextlauncher.apk or com.gtp.nextlauncher-1.apk
No go. . .
BELASCO said:
Try com.gtp.nextlauncher.apk or com.gtp.nextlauncher-1.apk
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Neither worked. I just don't get it, I've tested using the same method on other apps, works like a charm. For this one, no go.
rekindle said:
Neither worked. I just don't get it, I've tested using the same method on other apps, works like a charm. For this one, no go.
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Just tried it myself; also no go. It returned a line that looked terribly like it was blowing a raspberry at me. Hopefully someone cleverer than myself will chime in.
BELASCO said:
Just tried it myself; also no go. It returned a line that looked terribly like it was blowing a raspberry at me. Hopefully someone cleverer than myself will chime in.
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Me too, I hope someone knows cause I've researched, this hasn't come up much at all.
Try
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
cd system
cd app
rm -r "Next LAuncher 3D.apk"
mount -o remount,ro -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
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Do you have any time between crashes? Or any launcher ability?
I had that error with the keyboard so that it crashed but I could get one button press per crash and remedied it that way...if also assume a reset to factory defaults would fix it in the kindle recovery...it would reset your default launcher b ut WARNING RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT WILL TURN OFF ADB
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mrkhigh said:
Do you have any time between crashes? Or any launcher ability?
I had that error with the keyboard so that it crashed but I could get one button press per crash and remedied it that way...if also assume a reset to factory defaults would fix it in the kindle recovery...it would reset your default launcher b ut WARNING RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT WILL TURN OFF ADB
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I have a solution step 1. Download kindle fire first aide and follow all directions exactly as they are written. (Link on bottom of page) step 2. Once completed all of the necessary steps open up KF First aide and click y then enter. Step 3. Go down to option 13 (backup entire kindle to kindlebackups folder) and follow the easy instructions on screen. This will take a little bit so be patient. Step 4. Find (restore entire kindle from kindle backups folder). Follow the onscreen instructions for restoring the Kindle. Make sure the computer is plugged in and the Kindle won't accidentally get unplugged from the computer during this process. When it asks you if you would like to instal blank partition always click y. WHEN IS SAYS WIPE USER DATA AND CASH CLICK Y. Follow all the on screen instructions carefully. If this doesn't work tell me I have one more thing but it should.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Next Launcher is buggy. The last three updates they've come out with have all addressed bug fixes and FC's. It's a work in progress and they know it's still buggy. You can either keep Next and wait for updates if the bugginess is tolerable or grab a different launcher for now and go back to it at some point in the future.
droidit! said:
next launcher is buggy. The last three updates they've come out with have all addressed bug fixes and fc's. It's a work in progress and they know it's still buggy. You can either keep next and wait for updates if the bugginess is tolerable or grab a different launcher for now and go back to it at some point in the future.
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listen to me very carefully bcause im freaking out right now. Forget about ever getting next launcher. I tried it yesterday put it in my system app folder. Restarted the kindle fire hd and now im in a boot loop. Yep im soft bricked forget about this launcher.
Well, take a breath and take your time, you're not hard bricked or nothing. Just use what you know (you had a pretty good post above), and I'm sure you'll get out of it fine. If you get stuck at any point along the way just let somebody know. That's what a lot of the community is here for. I have bricked a Kindle (hard bricked ) before, just don't rush. Oh BTW, there's no need to make a launcher a system app, they work just fine installing like any other app and then just wiping data from original launcher :thumbup:
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Well, take a breath and take your time, you're not hard bricked or nothing. Just use what you know (you had a pretty good post above), and I'm sure you'll get out of it fine. If you get stuck at any point along the way just let somebody know. That's what a lot of the community is here for. I have bricked a Kindle (hard bricked ) before, just don't rush. Oh BTW, there's no need to make a launcher a system app, they work just fine installing like any other app and then just wiping data from original launcher :thumbup:
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Yes but does that work for kindle fire hd. It didn't allow picking default launcher unless in system apps. And by the way I am now un bricked. For some reason after turning it on to try something to fix it the app actually started to work thus allowing the Kindle to actually boot up. I deleted the app right away and that completely fixed it no more boot loop. I must be one of the only people to have there kindle fire hd 7 UN brick itself!!!
Hmm, that's strange. Might want to try downloading a launcher from the play store, just stay on the page until it finishes downloading and then hit open on the app page in the play store. Then hit your home button, an option should pop up asking you which launcher you want to use. If that doesn't work, you could try going to the default launcher in your app manager and deselect it as the default app for launching (do all that after installing new launcher).
DroidIt! said:
Hmm, that's strange. Might want to try downloading a launcher from the play store, just stay on the page until it finishes downloading and then hit open on the app page in the play store. Then hit your home button, an option should pop up asking you which launcher you want to use. If that doesn't work, you could try going to the default launcher in your app manager and deselect it as the default app for launching (do all that after installing new launcher).
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Yes that would work on a normal device but the Kindle Fire is running a forked version of androud 4.0.3. Amazon found a way to stop the default launcher popup from happening unless you put it us system apps. Amazon is stupid like that.
JORDANZ1998 said:
Yes that would work on a normal device but the Kindle Fire is running a forked version of androud 4.0.3. Amazon found a way to stop the default launcher popup from happening unless you put it us system apps. Amazon is stupid like that.
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IDK, I wrote that cause that's the way it worked for me. So if it doesn't work for you, then honestly, I'm at a deadend for ideas
from my Viped out one x
DroidIt! said:
IDK, I wrote that cause that's the way it worked for me. So if it doesn't work for you, then honestly, I'm at a deadend for ideas
from my Viped out one x
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Well try running it in CyanogenMod, or Kinology.
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dugoy13 said:
Well try running it in CyanogenMod, or Kinology.
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Yeah, like I said, I've run it on every ROM I've tried and it's always worked straight away no problems :thumbup:
DroidIt! said:
Yeah, like I said, I've run it on every ROM I've tried and it's always worked straight away no problems :thumbup:
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Do either of you guys own a Kindle???
BTW I'm running stock is
JORDANZ1998 said:
BTW I'm running stock is
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Well that would have been nice to know like 2 days ago, that makes a big difference. If you're stock it has to be in system/app. You need to find the apk off the internet, put it in system/app and change permissions to read/write -->read-->read. Don't install the app just place it in system/app, change the permissions and reboot. You should automatically get a pop up then asking which launcher you want to use.
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Well that would have been nice to know like 2 days ago, that makes a big difference. If you're stock it has to be in system/app. You need to find the apk off the internet, put it in system/app and change permissions to read/write -->read-->read. Don't install the app just place it in system/app, change the permissions and reboot. You should automatically get a pop up then asking which launcher you want to use.
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Should I change all the third party apps in my system app folder to rw-r-r. And what does this do exactly. Because Utah I never changed the permissions for next launcher 3d all were selected like r-w-e-r-w-e-r-w-e is this what put my kindle into the boot loop before not changing the permissions.
With Facebook turned off, the First seems like a terrific phone, particularly for those who do not want (what can be confusing) Manufacturer's extras. I found the S4 particularly confusing AND annoying, particularly after coming from an unbranded, generic Chinese manufacture phone.
Although the First stock ROM is nearly bloat-free, is there a "GE" ROM available for the First that does not lock-in the AT&T extras such as their tethering check, Free Wireless app, Video Messaging, etc? I figure I would rather add features than have them as default.
Mine is due tomorrow!
Thanks --LS
Not yet. I'm not sure if cm will support the first.
Hopefully someone with the know how will work on getting is android 4.2.2
Was your Chinese phone stock android?
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NaterTots said:
Not yet. I'm not sure if cm will support the first.
Hopefully someone with the know how will work on getting is android 4.2.2
Was your Chinese phone stock android?
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Absolutely Android v4.0.3. It was a MTK6575 Android (w007) iPhone clone. Really nice until the backlight (or LCD) died after 7 months. So it still works, just can't tell what you are doing.
Tried a Galaxy S4 Active with an ATT ST SIM,, but it was REALLY locked down and the ROM crazy busy.
I figured the First can be my next phone unless it becomes a "holding pattern" for the Moto X or Nexus 5
You can freeze some apps and delete others via ADB shell with root access. Or clean out a stock rom before loading.
killall-q said:
You can freeze some apps and delete others via ADB shell with root access. Or clean out a stock rom before loading.
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Thanks for the links. Pretty sure I don't know enough to "clean out" a ROM, though, which is why I was looking for the "pure" ROM. I'll Google for some guides. Any suggestions?
amphi66 said:
Thanks for the links. Pretty sure I don't know enough to "clean out" a ROM, though, which is why I was looking for the "pure" ROM. I'll Google for some guides. Any suggestions?
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Bloatware is usually in "\system\app\" alongside essential system apps. If you're not sure about an app just Google the filename.
To clean an installed rom use ADB with root permissions. If you boot your phone into recovery you can use these commands without obtaining root in ADB shell.
Code:
adb shell
cd /system/apps
ls
rm ATT_myATT.apk
To delete those files from a ROM zip, you need to be in Linux. The reason is Android contains files that have the same names but only differ in caSE (because its design was so carefully thought out), so you need case sensitive file system support to save the zip. I just load up an Ubuntu live CD or USB drive to do the dirty work.
killall-q said:
Bloatware is usually in "\system\app\" alongside essential system apps. If you're not sure about an app just Google the filename.
To clean an installed rom use ADB with root permissions. If you boot your phone into recovery you can use these commands without obtaining root in ADB shell.
Code:
adb shell
cd /system/apps
ls
rm ATT_myATT.apk
To delete those files from a ROM zip, you need to be in Linux. The reason is Android contains files that have the same names but only differ in caSE (because its design was so carefully thought out), so you need case sensitive file system support to save the zip. I just load up an Ubuntu live CD or USB drive to do the dirty work.
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Thank you. That is certainly within my level of experience, as is using Root Explorer to change permissions or delete apps. I thought you were going to tell me to use a 'kitchen' and decompile. I think I'm ready to go!
I just use titanium backup to uninstall bloatware lol or use root explorer system/app/delete whichever
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Hi everyone,
I recently got a Kindle Fire HD for Christmas I am delighted with it, however I am disappointed that Amazon's App Store is somewhat limited in comparison to other App stores such as GooglePlay.
I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a step by step guide on how root a Kindle Fire HD 11.3.1.0. I looked at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544736 however I apologise for being a newb but I did not really understand it! Do I simply connect my Kindle Fire HD to my computer and then run the script? I would appreciate a step by step guide as I am quite clueless when it comes to these things!
So once the Kindle Fire HD has been rooted, can GooglePlay be installed?
Also is it dangerous to root a Kindle? Can I break it? And is there the possibility that future software updates could break my Kindle having rooted it?
Thanks for your time and I would appreciate any input!
jha1991 said:
Hi everyone,
I recently got a Kindle Fire HD for Christmas I am delighted with it, however I am disappointed that Amazon's App Store is somewhat limited in comparison to other App stores such as GooglePlay.
I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a step by step guide on how root a Kindle Fire HD 11.3.1.0. I looked at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544736 however I apologise for being a newb but I did not really understand it! Do I simply connect my Kindle Fire HD to my computer and then run the script? I would appreciate a step by step guide as I am quite clueless when it comes to these things!
So once the Kindle Fire HD has been rooted, can GooglePlay be installed?
Also is it dangerous to root a Kindle? Can I break it? And is there the possibility that future software updates could break my Kindle having rooted it?
Thanks for your time and I would appreciate any input!
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Hi jha1991, you do need to be careful about rooting and making changes to your device. The most impost advice I can offer would be to do your research. Ensure that you know what device you actually own and its version. Amazon have not made this easy with their version and naming convention. Most mistakes which are encountered are as a result of not following instructions correctly or attempting to follow a process which was not designed for the device you own.
Check your device by going to "Settings" ---> Device ----> System Updates.
The actual version should be under Current version.
If you do in-fact have the 11.3.1.0 . I have good news and bad news.
THE GOOD NEWS
This is the new version of the device, thus far, the device can be safely rooted if you follow the instructions in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544736
Tips: Ensure that the drivers for the device are installed correctly, not the Microsoft native ones which the OS provides by actual ADB drivers. (You can search around for those, I have found that there are a few different variations of those so you would need to find the ones which work for you, based on the OS you are running and configuration of your machine. Feel free to install and un-install until you get this step right.
Once this is done you can safely root the device by running the batch file provided. Run the file by double clicking and not by right clicking and running as administrator. (A bit odd I know)
THE BAD NEWS
At present there is no secondary or unlocked boot loader for the device, which would allow users to side load TWRP and other essentials. So installation of custom roms and other freedoms are currently not available. My advice, wait it out and allow the developers to release a tested and working solution for an unlocked boot-loader for the firmware of this device.
THE ALTERNATIVE FOR APPS
You can install apps by copying the apk files directly to the device and installing from there, you do not need Google Play to do this. The current methods being used to run Google play on the device are hit and miss and have been known to cripple and already crippled kindle fire OS.
Install any app you want by uploading the APKs
Check out this site to get this done, it would be a good start.
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
CHEERS.
Nice answer :good:
Very well elaborated and detailed answer right there. I think this should be a sticky post since users with the new KFHD [3rd gen] (11.3.1.0) get a very nice overview about their device and their current possibilities!
I can confirm that the rooting script mentioned above works perfectly fine for the new Kindle.
If anybody wants to get rid of the Amazon-ads, here are the steps to get this done:
(All credits for this go to "Codemasta"!!!)
Root your Kindle Fire HD 2013
Download and install ES File Explorer from amazon AppStore (its free)
Start ES File Explorer and enable Root Explorer
Browse to "/data/securedStorageLocation/dtcp/"
Marke the "adunits" folder
Go to "more" and "settings"
Remove the permissions from "rwx --- ---" to "--- --- ---"
(Optional) Remove all folders in the adunits folder
Just don't ever try to mess with the dtcp****** etc. files located inside the app-folder since they're signed and can get you your Kindle bricked.
Afaik this is the only reliable and safe way to get rid of those ads on the KFHD 11.3.1.0 atm.
Concerning the Google PlayStore, I haven't really testet that matter, but I can confirm that by copying the apk.-files on your Kindle and then running them from your Kindle, you are able to get any game or app you want
Hope this helps anybody being confused about what possibilities there are for the new Kindle :fingers-crossed:
Greetings!
@cerberus0f Thanks for this, I appeciate it! However the thread you linked me to is the one I originally mentioned. Is there a step by step guid on how to root? It's good to know that apps can be installed by copying apk files, therefore no Google Play store needed
@cruzersteve Thanks also, those adverts are quite annoying!
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@cerberus0f Thanks for this, I appeciate it! However the thread you linked me to is the one I originally mentioned. Is there a step by step guid on how to root? It's good to know that apps can be installed by copying apk files, therefore no Google Play store needed
@cruzersteve Thanks also, those adverts are quite annoying!
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@LinearEquation this is the thread from my original post. So do I just simply plug my Kindle into my computer, download the zip file and run the runme.bat file? Is it that simple? Because that is all I can gather from this thread...
Thanks
@cerberus0f & @cruzersteve, thank you for the great info on the 3rd gen. I've had mine rooted since Christmas day and have been able to use most apps that I want, but sometimes (non gapps) I get a error that says I need google play services.
It's this normal?
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@LinearEquation this is the thread from my original post. So do I just simply plug my Kindle into my computer, download the zip file and run the runme.bat file? Is it that simple? Because that is all I can gather from this thread...
Thanks
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Pretty much But before that you gotta make sure your Kindle has a ADB-connection to your computer. I'm sure there are plenty of instructions on how to get those adb drivers to recognize your Kindle, so just search the forums or google and you'll get plenty of guides + the neccessary drivers there. But don't worry, it's a very simple process.
Basically, this:
-Uninstall any existant drivers on your computer for the Kindle in case you have connected the device to it before (which you prolly have )
-Install the ADB drivers on your system (nothing more but a simple setup.exe file installation)
-Plug your Kindle to the computer, make Windows stop searching automatically for the needed drivers and point him to the folder where the new drivers are.
That's pretty much it, but I'm sure any guides with screenshots out there will leave you without any doubts on this!
Once you have assured your Kindle gets recognized by ADB (enable ADB on the Kindle!!!) you just run the script from above and you're set!
Your Kindle will be rooted afterwards
Greetings!
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mswierse said:
@cerberus0f & @cruzersteve, thank you for the great info on the 3rd gen. I've had mine rooted since Christmas day and have been able to use most apps that I want, but sometimes (non gapps) I get a error that says I need google play services.
It's this normal?
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Nothing you have to worry about, and yeah afaik that's a totally normal behaviour.
Some apps heavily rely on Google Play Services, so that's nothing strange
I've not encountered a message like that yet though. Do those apps still work after the message pops up or do they close upon this message?
Greetings!
@cruzersteve I downloaded and installed the ADB drivers, however when I plug the Kindle in via USB, Windows does not search for the ADB drivers I installed, but installs new drivers. The Kindle appears as a Portable Media Device in my devices. How do I get Windows to look for the ADB drivers?
Thanks
jha1991 said:
@cruzersteve I downloaded and installed the ADB drivers, however when I plug the Kindle in via USB, Windows does not search for the ADB drivers I installed, but installs new drivers. The Kindle appears as a Portable Media Device in my devices. How do I get Windows to look for the ADB drivers?
Thanks
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That's why I told you to search for detailed guides about this, since it's kinda hard to explain this just with words, but let me give it a try
Step-by-step:
1.) Plug your Kindle to your computer
2.) Open your device manager
3.) Right-click your Kindle-device in the device manager (Section should be portable devices) --> Chose uninstall
4.) We've now uninstalled any existing driver for the Kindle on your system. Now make sure again that you've enabled ADB-support on your Kindle!!!
5.) Unplug the Kindle from your PC
6.) Install ADB drivers to your system [Skip this if already done ^^]
7.) Now comes the "tricky" part. It requires you to click fast enough, but it's not really hard either xD Plug in your Kindle to your computer.
--> Since there are no drivers on the system for this device, Windows is gonna start looking for compatible drivers for the device. This should get displayed by a icon on the right of your taskbar. Double-click that so the windows driver search gets displayed. And on the bottom part of this box, there should be an option like this: "Stop searching automatically for drivers for this device" [Sorry for not providing the exact words, my system is in german so I can't But there's only one option you can click to make him stop so you basically can't miss it =) ]
8.) So now, we've stopped Windows from installing the drivers he needed for the device. Go to the device manager once again, and by the side of your Kindle, there should be displayed a yellow exclamation mark now, since the system is missing the adb-drivers.
9.) Right-click the Kindle once again, chose "Update drivers" and then click yourself through the driver installation process. Make sure to chose the option "Chose specific folder location to look for drivers" (or something like that) when you get asked for it. Then, obviously, point him to the folder where your ADB-drivers are installed.
10.) You should be done by now. After this your device should be installed with the correct ADB-drivers
Sorry for my bad english, not my native language but I'm trying! xD
Here's a youtube video, his steps aren't all the same as I described them since he starts off way later in the process than I did, but might be helpful as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds7HjmJ5Yg8
Greetings & good luck!
mswierse said:
@cerberus0f & @cruzersteve, thank you for the great info on the 3rd gen. I've had mine rooted since Christmas day and have been able to use most apps that I want, but sometimes (non gapps) I get a error that says I need google play services.
It's this normal?
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Yes thats normal because as I stated before, Google Play services is not functioning on the new KFHD7 2013 model yet. So any actual Gapp (Google Hangouts, google books, etc.) will not function. Only self running apps like the XDA app from the Play Store will work.
@cruzersteve some apps do keep working, others do not. Even on the apps that seem to keep working, errors keep randomly popping up.
@LinearEquation... I know gapps won't work, I'm not referring to them. Like my screen shot showed, Living Social and Groupon don't work. Those are just the only two I can think of now, but there are others.
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Download Manager
So i rooted my kindle, and proceeded to start hacking up the system. i hid my softkeybar in lieu of pie controls, and replaced the stock keyboard with thumb keyboard. all of this worked swimmingly until i tried to install the google play services. i backed up my download manager via titanium and installed the edited ones via another post on this forum. Now the play store does not work, nor does any other web interface for download (ie browser amazon app store etc)
Can someone please pull and upload
/system/app/DownloadProvider.apk and
/system/app/DownloadProviderUi.apk
or direct me to a link where i may download these files? Until i have them my kindle is pretty worthless
@cruzersteve warum hast du nicht frueher gesagt, dass du Deutsch bist? Danke fuer die Erklaerung, sehr einfach zu verstehen. Ich werde heute Abend versuchen.
PS Dein Englisch ist perfekt!
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So i rooted my kindle, and proceeded to start hacking up the system. i hid my softkeybar in lieu of pie controls, and replaced the stock keyboard with thumb keyboard. all of this worked swimmingly until i tried to install the google play services. i backed up my download manager via titanium and installed the edited ones via another post on this forum. Now the play store does not work, nor does any other web interface for download (ie browser amazon app store etc)
Can someone please pull and upload
/system/app/DownloadProvider.apk and
/system/app/DownloadProviderUi.apk
or direct me to a link where i may download these files? Until i have them my kindle is pretty worthless
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Here you go:
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Here you go:
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Thank you! Back up and running
Custom roms for 2013 KFHD7 ver 11.3
Hi everyone! I've been scouring as many sources as I can looking for news of Cyanogenmod for the 2013 Kindle Fire HD 7" (ver. 11.3) and I can't find anything. I was just now able to root it, at least. Anybody heard anything? Point me in the right direction? I got this thing for Christmas and it's sitting there next to my Nexus 5 feeling bad for itself. I like the hardware, but that Amazon OS is *brutal*.
Rooting is quite easy, and there is a script in the forums. There are no Rom capabilities yet as no one has found an exploit to unlock the boot loader yet.
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Has anyone got google now working? I got gmail working but the play services won't install so google search won't work. I'm wanting to try GEL
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Hi every one,
first, sorry for my english. I'm french.
I root my Kindle fire HD with this tuto: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
Then, I intall Playstore with this tuto: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329
Finally, I install Go launcher HD with this tuto: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069668
But I have only black screen and no wallpaper.
I know it's a know issue, and I try to apply this fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42181794&postcount=75
But when I try to launch the RunMe.bat and choose the first choice, it say me:
"Your system partition is too low on disk space to complete the procedure, please delete your alternate launchers, widget picker, and livre wallpaper chooser if installed and try again".
I do that, I uninstall go launcher Ex and HD and every thing from the system/app folder, but it say me the same thing everytime. I really don't know How I can apply the fix... :/
My kindle Fire HD is on version : 7.4.8
Thanks a lot for your help!
This is a problem that happens when the system partition doesn't have enough space to safely install the fix, anything you added to the system folder should be uninstalled temporarily. If it was not for thisnpritective measure you would have had the device go into a boot loop. If you can verify that your device does have enough free space on the system partition(around 30-35 mb if I remember correctly) then technically you can modify the script to disable the failsafe pretty easily. Run "df /system" from a adb shell or terminal to find out how much so pace the system partition has free. Personally I recommend just flashing a new ROM over the amazon os because they are so much better but if you want to stick with amazon os then I will try to help you out with the wallpaper fix.
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This is a problem that happens when the system partition doesn't have enough space to safely install the fix, anything you added to the system folder should be uninstalled temporarily. If it was not for thisnpritective measure you would have had the device go into a boot loop. If you can verify that your device does have enough free space on the system partition(around 30-35 mb if I remember correctly) then technically you can modify the script to disable the failsafe pretty easily. Run "df /system" from a adb shell or terminal to find out how much so pace the system partition has free. Personally I recommend just flashing a new ROM over the amazon os because they are so much better but if you want to stick with amazon os then I will try to help you out with the wallpaper fix.
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Thanks a lot for your response!
It was that. Too mucuh stuff in my app's folder.
I clean it a bit, and the fix has began and succesfully finish.
But no wallpaper... :/
Just a black creen like before.
I try with wallchanger, but nothing.
Hard way just for a wallpaper... thanks Amazon^^
You have rebooted the device right? If it still doesn't work undo the fix and redo it again, also clearing the dalvik cache can sometimes help.
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stunts513 said:
You have rebooted the device right? If it still doesn't work undo the fix and redo it again, also clearing the dalvik cache can sometimes help.
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Yes, I have rebboted.
Automatically when the fix have finished, and again manually after.
I try to do it againt after cleaning, but I doesn't work.
I don't understand...
Can you be more specific? Did the script fail or you mean it applied it again but didn't work again?
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stunts513 said:
Can you be more specific? Did the script fail or you mean it applied it again but didn't work again?
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The scripts finish and say me it finished successfully, and the wallpaper must now work. And the Kindle reboot automatically.
It say me to press key to finish, and the script close.
So I think, it's the normal process with the fix.
I try twice, but same result. The script say me it's good, but no wallpaper, just a black screen.
Hmm wonder if there were any errors along the way I don't have failsafes in place for. If you could copy and paste the output into a post in code brackets I could tell if there was a issue or just use the debugger batch file. Read the instructions for it though or you will think it's broken. You could always just downgrade the kindle is with kffa or flash another ROM to fix the problem.
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Hmm wonder if there were any errors along the way I don't have failsafes in place for. If you could copy and paste the output into a post in code brackets I could tell if there was a issue or just use the debugger batch file. Read the instructions for it though or you will think it's broken. You could always just downgrade the kindle is with kffa or flash another ROM to fix the problem.
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Ok, I try again (always blackscreen), and this is all the fix say during the process:
Code:
Could Not Find C:\WINDOWS\system32\framework-res.apk.orig
Doing prelim checks...
Passed!
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* Checking For Backup *
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* This may take a moment. *
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remote object '/data/local/framework-res.apk.orig' does not exist
No Backup Found. (this isn't a bad thing)
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* Beginning Wallpaper Fix! *
* This will take a few minutes to complete. *
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5708 KB/s (34047391 bytes in 5.824s)
Decompiling framework-res.apk...
Input file (framework-res.apk) was not found or was not readable.
FINDSTR: Cannot open decompiling\res\values\bools.xml
Patching bools.xml...
'xml.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'unix2dos.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
The system cannot find the path specified.
0 file(s) moved.
Recompiling framework-res.apk...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.Direc
toryException: java.io.FileNotFoundException: decompiling (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:164)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:183)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.directory.DirectoryException: java.io.FileNotFoundException: dec
ompiling (The system cannot find the file specified)
at brut.directory.ZipRODirectory.<init>(ZipRODirectory.java:55)
at brut.directory.ZipRODirectory.<init>(ZipRODirectory.java:38)
at brut.androlib.res.util.ExtFile.getDirectory(ExtFile.java:55)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:160)
... 4 more
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: decompiling (The system cannot find th
e file specified)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at brut.directory.ZipRODirectory.<init>(ZipRODirectory.java:53)
... 7 more
'7za.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
The system cannot find the file specified.
Updating framework-res.apk
'7za.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
The system cannot find the file specified.
***********************************************
* Backing Up Original framework-res.apk *
* Please grant if a superuser request comes up*
***********************************************
Backup safety check temporarily disabled due to bug. (this doesnt really hurt a
nything as most people just flash back to fix it anyways.)
Installing Wallpaper Fix...
4791 KB/s (34047391 bytes in 6.939s)
***********************************************
* Congratulations! *
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* Your wallpaper should now function! *
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* Thanks for using Stunts Wallpaper Fix! *
***********************************************
Cleaning Up...
Could Not Find C:\WINDOWS\system32\framework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\WINDOWS\system32\newframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\WINDOWS\system32\resources.arsc
The system cannot find the file specified.
Press any key to continue . . .
If there is no solution, I'll install a custom ROM I think. Simplest I think^^
But a question about that, with another ROM, can I'll still be able to use the Amazon market, read my books buy on, and everything like the Amazon ROM?
If It's ok with that, I think this is the solution.
Is there a really safe processus for? And good custom ROM with this device?
Sorry for all my stupid questions, I'm a really noob with root, etc...
Ah I see why the fix isn't working, its something to do with when it when it retrieved the framework-res.apk, or something of that nature because the file couldn't be found when it attempted to decompile.
To answer your questions about a custom ROM, I prefer stock cm personally, latest version is cm 11. I don't know too much about what's possible with the amazon market on the non amazon is. I think you can still read books, but forget about amazon prime movies and such. I'll check what the amazon app can do in a sec and edit the post. I personally son,t own any books on amazon market so I can't personally test if I can read them, I mainly read manga on my kindle with the pocket manga app. The process to install a custom ROM is safe if you follow the instructions and check things like the md5sum of the bootloader ahead of time and such, but it is possible to hard brick this device. Main point, you probably wouldn't hard brick the device, as long as you check the bootloader's md5sum before flashing it the worst you can do is soft brick it and that's fixable with a fastboot cable. The process is fairly easy and automated if you use the fire flash app.
Edit: OK so I think you can use the amazon app, I can neither confirm nor deny because my amazon kindle app is crashing at launch. I think it works on cm 11 though, I'm still on cm 10.1 because of I'm still having to figure out a way to keep my tablet ui when going to cm 11. Someone might post if they can use it or not because I am unsure. You can always flash back to amazon os, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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Ah I see why the fix isn't working, its something to do with when it when it retrieved the framework-res.apk, or something of that nature because the file couldn't be found when it attempted to decompile.
To answer your questions about a custom ROM, I prefer stock cm personally, latest version is cm 11. I don't know too much about what's possible with the amazon market on the non amazon is. I think you can still read books, but forget about amazon prime movies and such. I'll check what the amazon app can do in a sec and edit the post. I personally son,t own any books on amazon market so I can't personally test if I can read them, I mainly read manga on my kindle with the pocket manga app. The process to install a custom ROM is safe if you follow the instructions and check things like the md5sum of the bootloader ahead of time and such, but it is possible to hard brick this device. Main point, you probably wouldn't hard brick the device, as long as you check the bootloader's md5sum before flashing it the worst you can do is soft brick it and that's fixable with a fastboot cable. The process is fairly easy and automated if you use the fire flash app.
Edit: OK so I think you can use the amazon app, I can neither confirm nor deny because my amazon kindle app is crashing at launch. I think it works on cm 11 though, I'm still on cm 10.1 because of I'm still having to figure out a way to keep my tablet ui when going to cm 11. Someone might post if they can use it or not because I am unsure. You can always flash back to amazon os, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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Ok thanks for your responses!
I'll install CM11. But, Must I really buy this cable? http://shop.teamblackhat.info/Factory-Adapters-motadapt.htm
I don't have, juste the original cable and sector in the kindle's box.
On this video, he don't use special cable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuvR-hHOLE#t=14
is this proccess is safe? I guess, but I prefer ask you before make a mistake^^
OK I haven't clicked the link yet but I don't tend to use video tutorials, there have been a few hard bricks from people downgrading to a incompatible bootloader. You don't need a fastboot cable/adapter unless you brick it. Lemme grab a link for you. And I will check the video out to make sure its the right one while I'm at it.
Edit: OK well that seems to be the right video, personally I prefer this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
Its pretty simple, and you don't have to verify the md5sum when downgrading the bootloadernsinc exit includes the file and I assume checks this itself. Only major steps I recommend are put the ROM and gapps on the sdcard ahead of time in case of a boot loop into twrp, and make sure you check the box off with red text around it warning about the bootloader needing to be downgraded. If you don't check the box that downgrades the bootloader then you are going to need a fastboot cable to fix the red screen brick that will result. Oh and another thing, the IMG link has not been updated yet to the twrp 2.7 build which is the latest, so when it says to grab twrp from that page, instead go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218796
Once you go there download the zip and extract the img file from it and use it instead.
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OK I haven't clicked the link yet but I don't tend to use video tutorials, there have been a few hard bricks from people downgrading to a incompatible bootloader. You don't need a fastboot cable/adapter unless you brick it. Lemme grab a link for you. And I will check the video out to make sure its the right one while I'm at it.
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Ok, thanks a lot for your help. It's very appreciated!
So I wait your link for the good process to be sure everything will be ok.
Updated post ^^
I kinda put more into that post than I thought I would. I for some reason can't stand YouTube. I mean its great on occasion but I think I grew to dislike it from people constantly sending me instant messages with YouTube links back in the day, annoyed me so much that I grew to dislike it... Kinda funny if I think of it that way.
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Updated post ^^
I kinda put more into that post than I thought I would. I for some reason can't stand YouTube. I mean its great on occasion but I think I grew to dislike it from people constantly sending me instant messages with YouTube links back in the day, annoyed me so much that I grew to dislike it... Kinda funny if I think of it that way.
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Ok, I'll follow the tuto wich you gave me in link.
But, in the introduction, Seokhun wrote:
++Note: As of December 2013, Hashcode updated the freedom-boot.img to Amazon 7.4.6 so there should be no more bootloops or any other issues like that for those running 7.4.6 or lower, but to be safe, revert back regardless. If your tablet is running anything higher than 7.4.6, you will run into issues when completing the guide. Again, if you revert back to 7.2.3 like I pointed to above, then you will have no issues. If you didn't revert, always make sure your tablet is running the same or lower version than Hashcode's freedom-boot.img.
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My kindle is on version 7.4.8. Is there a problem with that?
EDIT: ok I confirm, the tuto is very clear and easy to follow step by step.
I've been very careful and I've follow the written tuto with the video tuto in the same time to read and watch step by step to do no mistake, and It's perfect. Everything works perfectly!
CM11 is installed, no problem!
Thanks a lot for your help stunts, without you, I'll still be in the sand...
Great forum and great community!
Edit2 : Amazon store, apps, books, everything works perfectly... awesome!!
quicker fix
if u just want an easy way to wallpaper, then install vire launcher. i use it and it is nice. it could use more features but itll come along. i also ran into another launcher or 2 that also allowed wallpapers but cant remember the names offhand. i too never got the wallpaper fix to work for my kindle as well. 3rd gen KFSOWI. waiting for unlocked bootloader or whatever lol.