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[Q] How do I proceed now that I've rooted?

I've followed a root guide (not able to link due to account restrictions), however I am not sure whether I have rooted correctly (Superuser has been installed via the root). I'm a beginner in rooting and thought it would be straight forward (due to the number of tutorials around), but I don't know how to proceed now.
My basic objective is to install jelly bean with no issues in usage as the owner isn't very tech literate. The tutorials I have tried to follow thus far have had some steps which aren't possible in my circumstance or certain steps which aren't possible due to a change in the app.
If possible I will appreciate it if someone helps me, whether here, or on skype/teamspeak; preferably on the latters as it will speed up the process and I am quite time restricted. If possible I don't mind completely resetting the kindle to its original software and such and starting again just to be sure If I have rooted, but I don't know how to do that.
Thanks in advance
Details: [Rooted?] Kindle fire HD running 7.3.1 software; Model X43Z60

This work for me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT3L0VEt3IE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

esema1o said:
This work for me
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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Thats to Root; I've already rooted (assuming from the video when it says you can see the superuser app)

Well if you have rooted right go to your browser and search for an app called Root Checker. It does not require root. It checks to see if your rooted right. If you are not rooted right the app will say so but if you are rooted right you get a message saying "You have successfully rooted your device." Hope I helped you.

jetblast787 said:
Thats to Root; I've already rooted (assuming from the video when it says you can see the superuser app)
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Oh ok just download titanium back up when u open the app it will tell u if ur root or not
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Titanium says I have rooted. Ok, what do I do now as per my requirements above?
Thanks

Ok, I've now installed the play store and disabled ads using this VERY useful tutorial (thanks prok!). Is there a similar tutorial on how to install jelly bean on it now?

Well the best rom out there right now is Unofficial CM10.1 from Hashcode. Yes, you could install a different one but Unofficial CM10.1 is currently the best in my opinion.

Why should I root ?

Kind of confused on the benefit of rooting. What will I get out of it? Will the root be good for ever or can Google do some thing to break root or brick it?
Are there any other mods out there besides rooting?

phonephreak32 said:
Kind of confused on the benefit of rooting. What will I get out of it? Will the root be good for ever or can Google do some thing to break root or brick it?
Are there any other mods out there besides rooting?
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Rooting allows you to be able to stream a lot more content to your chromecast, that alone is worth while to root!

phonephreak32 said:
Kind of confused on the benefit of rooting. What will I get out of it? Will the root be good for ever or can Google do some thing to break root or brick it?
Are there any other mods out there besides rooting?
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You can run non-Google-sanctioned apps, which give you more capabilities.
Good forever? No guarantee, but as long as you load PwnedCast as the first thing you do, your root will be preserved, as PwnedCast will only push you pre-rooted updates. However, at some point in time Google could release a new update that is not rootable for some reason, I suppose.
Regarding mods, all current mods require root.

bhiga said:
You can run non-Google-sanctioned apps, which give you more capabilities.
Good forever? No guarantee, but as long as you load PwnedCast as the first thing you do, your root will be preserved, as PwnedCast will only push you pre-rooted updates. However, at some point in time Google could release a new update that is not rootable for some reason, I suppose.
Regarding mods, all current mods require root.
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okay cool. the one i got is unrootable from the factory and just curious whether i should go through the hastle of returning it and finding a good one.
do you need a rooted android phone also to make everything work?

I had a question as well, what specific apps are you guys taking advantage of with a rooted chromecast? Any apps to play local media?

phonephreak32 said:
okay cool. the one i got is unrootable from the factory and just curious whether i should go through the hastle of returning it and finding a good one.
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Depends on what you plan to do with Chromecast, and how patient you are.
phonephreak32 said:
do you need a rooted android phone also to make everything work?
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No. Not unless the application that casts to Chromecast requires root, which currently isn't the case for anything I know of (nothing requires that low-level access to the client side).
Renzr said:
I had a question as well, what specific apps are you guys taking advantage of with a rooted chromecast? Any apps to play local media?
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Firmware/ROMs:
Rooted stock 13300
PwnedCast
Apps:
AllCast
Fling
Audiour
whatever the Team Eureka contest participants are cooking up
Mods and Configuration changes
No OTA updates (PwnedCast)
Get pre-rooted OTA update (default for PwnedCast)
Use DHCP-provided DNS (default with PwnedCast)
Use Unlocator for DNS
KyoCast (allow third-party apps not on Google whitelist, included in PwnedCast v1.1 and newer)
Sorry, I'm took lazy to link everything ATM, most of them are in the sticky Index thread.

Thank you very much, bhiga!
Are there now any Chromecasts which can not be rooted? How do I check if my Chromecast can be rooted?

carioca1000 said:
Thank you very much, bhiga!
Are there now any Chromecasts which can not be rooted? How do I check if my Chromecast can be rooted?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537022
can you explain google whitelist?

phonephreak32 said:
can you explain google whitelist?
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A stock Chromecast won't run an application that isn't whitelisted.
Oversimplified, it's like an application directory lookup. If the application isn't in the Google application directory, it doesn't get run.
The KyoCast mod gets around this by allowing additional whitelisting beyond the official Google whitelist.

phonephreak32 said:
Kind of confused on the benefit of rooting. What will I get out of it? Will the root be good for ever or can Google do some thing to break root or brick it?
Are there any other mods out there besides rooting?
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I think rooting the phone is very useful but some time on some phones the battery life will lower but it good way to improve and steaming your phone performance it root

Thank you very much, phonephreak32!
My Chromecast begins with 3912.
phonephreak32 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537022
can you explain google whitelist?
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carioca1000 said:
Thank you very much, phonephreak32!
My Chromecast begins with 3912.
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okay ended up returning and getting two rootable ones. i just rooted and installed pwned.
does it automatically disable google OTA updates or is that another file i have to install.
also will it automatically push the newer pwned updates?
is it safe to put it online?

It gets updates from its own server, preserving root.
Yes it is safe to put online.

Is there any way to verify that the Google ota updates are disabled?

Can I install allcast and fling on it now or do I need the other rom?
Wait is kyocast a rom or an add on?

phonephreak32 said:
Is there any way to verify that the Google ota updates are disabled?
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It's not an option, it's built into the PwnedCast firmware, otherwise everyone running PwnedCast would lose root.
Allcast and Fling will work with PwnedCast v1.1 onward, as long as you have the correct Allcast and Fling versions.
Kyocast was an add-on, it is now built into the PwnedCast v1.1 firmware.

are these correct?
allcast: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47503538&postcount=98
fling: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47491068&postcount=86
Audiour: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47966999&postcount=1

phonephreak32 said:
are these correct?
allcast: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47503538&postcount=98
fling: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47491068&postcount=86
Audiour: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47966999&postcount=1
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Yes, those should be good. Most applications will not be version-specific (aside from some minimum required version) with respect to Chromecast. Allcast and flings are exceptions.

how do i install allcast and fling?
edit: figured them out.
allcast is installed on your phone as an app
fling ran on your computer. (needs JRE)

what file's does fling work with. whatever i try i just get a black screen but i have audio

1st gen Kindle HD 7, does latest Amazon firmware lock it down?

Edit: I mean 2nd gen (one with hdmi and camera)
I'm a bit confused with this. I have one on the way, but I'm concerned it will have been updated to the latest firmware. Are there downgrades available if it is locked down, or is it just not an issue with the latest firmware?

lolwatpear said:
Edit: I mean 2nd gen (one with hdmi and camera)
I'm a bit confused with this. I have one on the way, but I'm concerned it will have been updated to the latest firmware. Are there downgrades available if it is locked down, or is it just not an issue with the latest firmware?
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It's still rootable, if that's what you mean. Just did root on version 7.5.1 tonight.

How....could you provide a link?
Wolverine777 said:
It's still rootable, if that's what you mean. Just did root on version 7.5.1 tonight.
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How....could you provide a link?
I rooted a 7.4.9 but keep getting google play services have stopped. I cannot get rid of this. Play store won't load any more.

smokiibear said:
keep getting google play services have stopped. I cannot get rid of this. Play store won't load any more.
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I started getting that on 2 kf hd 7" and 1 kf 8.9 that were rooted and updates disabled about 2 years ago. I was on here trying to remember how I rooted it in the first place to restore it.

smokiibear said:
How....could you provide a link?
I rooted a 7.4.9 but keep getting google play services have stopped. I cannot get rid of this. Play store won't load any more.
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Have you got es file explorer ,root browser or fx file explorer with root add on installed

smokiibear said:
How....could you provide a link?
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If he can't, I certainly can: Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry
v33 from that thread is hosted on xda and it worked perfectly on my 7.5.1 Kindle HD (Tate) this evening.

What are you using root for?

Now that root on X4 is pretty solid it would be nice to see what different people use it for.
Themes? Apps that need root? Magisk modules?
Let's share some tips and tricks!

I have not rooted yet but want to know if there is some interesting customised tips for motox4

For me it was actually needed to remove operator bloatware.
But I found here the (almost) clean EU retail ROM where only Linked-in and Outlook apps are added, so it's perfectly OK for me.
So... no need for root

I reverted back to fully stock but I mainly used it for AdBlock.

i use root for adblock. if i could find a way to write a hosts without rooting id be happy

You guys using ADblock, wouldn't it be the same to use a browser with this feature built-in?
Well, that works if you don't want to block ad banners inside apps.

Giocarro said:
You guys using ADblock, wouldn't it be the same to use a browser with this feature built-in?
Well, that works if you don't want to block ad banners inside apps.
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It's not the same as editing the host file. Many ads still get through.

Another important reason why I need root. Titanium backup.

Giocarro said:
Now that root on X4 is pretty solid it would be nice to see what different people use it for.
Themes? Apps that need root? Magisk modules?
Let's share some tips and tricks!
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Blob emoji to start.
Android 8 emoji are an abomination

romhippo.com said:
Another important reason why I need root. Titanium backup.
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2nd This!

Rooted for.
* No wireless display support (edit built.prop)
* Adblocking( Edit host)
* Audiomods(Viper)
* Xposed modules.

@anas214812, now that's interesting stuff! A couple of questions:
1) is that wireless display mod you refer to able to show the phone content on the TV?
2) about Xposed, do you know if GravityBox works? I'd be interested in a way to set the statusbar clock centrally aligned.
Thanks!

Giocarro said:
@anas214812, now that's interesting stuff! A couple of questions:
1) is that wireless display mod you refer to able to show the phone content on the TV?
2) about Xposed, do you know if GravityBox works? I'd be interested in a way to set the statusbar clock centrally aligned.
Thanks!
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1. Yes. You can connect to miracast devices.
2. Yes. I wasn't using gravity box but now I tried and have a look on attached screenshot

anas214812 said:
1. Yes. You can connect to miracast devices.
2. Yes. I wasn't using gravity box but now I tried and have a look on attached screenshot
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How did you manage to change the fonts

Thanks @anas214812, I think now I have a reason to root!

mujju85 said:
How did you manage to change the fonts
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From magisk..installed Google font and it's very nice..
Sorry for late reply
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Giocarro said:
Thanks @anas214812, I think now I have a reason to root!
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Bro...warranty will be voided permanently...right now there is no way relock the bootloader and most of the banking apps not working for me ?

Ah! Thanks again for the heads-up!
Now I'll think twice before rooting X4, because I use a banking app and actually care about product warranty.

Giocarro said:
Ah! Thanks again for the heads-up!
Now I'll think twice before rooting X4, because I use a banking app and actually care about product warranty.
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Yeah, it's constant battle between root hide and banking apps, tired to that and now this is my first smartphone i didn't root at day one Must be getting old..
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anas214812 said:
From magisk..installed Google font and it's very nice..
Bro...warranty will be voided permanently...right now there is no way relock the bootloader and most of the banking apps not working for me
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On my old Moto PE, I had no issues with unlocked bootloader and Magisk for Adroid Pay or any banking apps. Are you finding differently with Moto X4 or are you not hiding root with Magisk? Does safetynet checks pass in Magisk?

KenNashua said:
On my old Moto PE, I had no issues with unlocked bootloader and Magisk for Adroid Pay or any banking apps. Are you finding differently with Moto X4 or are you not hiding root with Magisk? Does safetynet checks pass in Magisk?
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When I install magisk safety net was pass and after installing xposed and its framework.zip file from magisk then safetynet failed.
But even without installing magisk just because of bootloader unlocking my banking apps won't work. Even with safetynet pass(but Google pay worked).

How to make the performance better

So I have a 5th gen Fire 7 and I wanted to ask if there was something to make the performance better since it only has a low-end quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM. Removing the bloat helped a bit but some stuff still consume RAM (can't view what apps or packages are causing it).

DKXC said:
So I have a 5th gen Fire 7 and I wanted to ask if there was something to make the performance better since it only has a low-end quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM. Removing the bloat helped a bit but some stuff still consume RAM (can't view what apps or packages are causing it).
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Is your device rooted?

Davey126 said:
Is your device rooted?
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Sadly not since I'm on FireOS 5.6.2.0

DKXC said:
Sadly not since I'm on FireOS 5.6.2.0
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Best option is (perhaps) a downgrade to FireOS 5.4 followed by removal of Amazon apps that you will never use. Many of those apps pre-load themselves into memory and/or run background tasks that tax limited device resources. You can find more info in the General section of the forum.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general

delete amazon apps on 5.4.0
i am on 5.6.0.0 and apps wont uninstall with adb command even if (success) is displayed in the command window.
if i downgrade to 5.4.0 will it be possible to uninstall these bloatwares ? thnaks

avatarma said:
i am on 5.6.0.0 and apps wont uninstall with adb command even if (success) is displayed in the command window.
if i downgrade to 5.4.0 will it be possible to uninstall these bloatwares ? thnaks
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Yes.

Yeah i have a fire 7" and 5" i think both 7th gen. I am tired of their sluggish performance. I have seen a thread somewhere where is mention how to downgrade to 5.4.0 and then it is possible to debloat it..
has anyone done this and how is performance after?

RonnieJorgensen said:
Yeah i have a fire 7" and 5" i think both 7th gen. I am tired of their sluggish performance. I have seen a thread somewhere where is mention how to downgrade to 5.4.0 and then it is possible to debloat it..
has anyone done this and how is performance after?
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I have latest FireOS but disabled all bloatware. It's really smooth now.

DKXC said:
I have latest FireOS but disabled all bloatware. It's really smooth now.
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Hey @DKXC so how did you debloat on latest FireOS? Did you downgrade first, then debloat and then upgrade again?

RonnieJorgensen said:
Hey @DKXC so how did you debloat on latest FireOS? Did you downgrade first, then debloat and then upgrade again?
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No I used the latest method to debloat on FireOS 5.6.x

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No I used the latest method to debloat on FireOS 5.6.x
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If you don't mind me asking.....what is that latest method, exactly?

I want to know too

RonnieJorgensen said:
I want to know too
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Rocketman69 said:
If you don't mind me asking.....what is that latest method, exactly?
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Installing modded UnifiedShareFacebook APK, then running as the APK in ADB and disabling (pm hide) bloatware.